https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-01-04.pdf 3c09bc958923dd3931219753f0f1f1df PDF Text Text News Briefs Delton blood / Hastings eagers tied for 1st place . Numbers help firemen, rescuers / Derated to the Interests of Barrs' County Since lo56 drive is Monday The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross plans a blood drive from I to 6:30 p.m. Monday at St Am­ brose Catholic Church in Delton. A Red Cross cholesterol screening unit also will be available. Those who took the test last May will have the chance to check their progress. It is not necessary to donate blood to take the test. Cost is $5. For more information, call the chapter at 945-3122 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hastings VOLUME 135, NO 1 Former senator Brown Bag speaker Banner THURSDAY. JANUARY 4. 1990 Beebe, who used to represent the Dearborn area in the Michigan Senate, will be part of a discussion on “The Family in Crisis” with Sally Reams, director of the Portage Community Outreach Center. by David T. Young Editor Beebe, now lives in her native com­ munity of Kalamazoo, where she is ac­ tive in civic affairs. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University and earn­ a master's psychology University. degree in clinical Wayne Slate from Reames, founder and director of the Portage Community Outreach Center, has been involved with forster parenting for the last 20 years ands is considered a pioneer in providing educational oppor­ tunities for student parents. The “First Friday” program, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at 12:05 and con­ clude at 12:55 p.m. The Dems will pro­ vide the coffee and lea, guests may bring their own lunches. Two men to run for Freeport president Lyle Blough and Ken Van Tol will vie for the office of Freeport Village Presi­ dent in the Republican primary election Ko. P/. Voters have until Jan. 22 to register for the election. No other races are set for the primary. The village general election will be March 12. Karen Despres, owner of Karen’s Kubby Hole, sorts.through some gift items in her store, which is scheduled to be closed at the end of this month. 4-H K-9 Klub will moot Jan. 8 COA eyes millage to fund senior citizen programs The next meeting of the Barry County 4-H K-9 Klub will be Monday. Jan. 8. at 7 p.m. at the E.W. Bliss Can Plant. For more information, phone 765-5307. 795-7039 or 945-4616. by Elaine Gilbert Planner eyed by Middleville The ViHage of Middleville is consider­ ing having a pan-time professional planner. The Personnel Committee is studying the possibility after Village Manager Kit Roon was contacted by Michael Vander Ploug. who said he is interested in work­ ing part time for Middleville. He already works one to two days a week for Caledonia Township. Roon and Planning and Zoning Com­ mission chair Eldon Ncwmyer have ex­ pressed support for the idea of having a part-time village planner. Sen. Welborn leaves hospital Michigan Senator Jack Welborn, who represents all of Barry County, was released last week from the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, six days after he under went triple bypass heart surgery. Borgess officials said Welborn's outlook is excellent because of his com­ mitment to his health. He has lost 40 pounds since last July because of exer­ cise and diet. Welborn will spend this week recuperating at home and then will begin rehabiliation at the Michigan Heart In­ stitute in Kalamazoo. The senator said he plans to be present Jan. 10 when the Slate Legislature reconvenes after holiday break. Fuel assistance program starting The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan began taking ap­ plications for the Targeted Fuel Assistance program Jan. 2. Families hi Barry. Branch. Calhoun and St Joseph counties with high healing costs in relation to income may apply for help Those cligibile can have payments of up to $21X) made to fuel vendors. The CAA office in Barry County is located al 107 S Jefferson St. The phone number is 948-4260. i \ Additional News Briefs Aopsaron Page 9 PAICE 25 Four downtown businesses closing doors in Hastings Former Republican State Senator Lor­ raine Beebe will be a guest speaker Fri­ day at the Brown Bag Lunch and Ixam program at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. ed See Story, Page 3 See Story, Pogo 2 S99 Story, P»g» 10 The 1980s: A look back at local history 7 Assistant Editor Barry County's senior citizen population is increasing dramatically and funds to provide services to that segment are dwindling. Those are the two key reasons why county voters will probably be asked to approve a ■4-mill tax increase for five years for the County Commission on Aging in the August 1990 primary election. The millage is needed to maintain current services to an expanding base of senior citizens, COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington told the County Board of Com­ missioners last week. The COA provides a variety of services, ranging from home delivered meals to per­ sonal care, for county residents who arc 60 years of age and older. Fifty-two percent of the current funding of the COA. which has never had a special millage before, comes from federal funds. State funds comprise 27 percent of the COA budget and local funding amounts to 21 percent. Pennington said the COA board is re­ questing that commissioners place a millage issue on the August ballot, but doesn't expect the board to take action on the matter until next month. She said she plans to return to the county board in February with a proposal for precise ballot language. The "4-mill request is just a tentative figure at this point. Pennington said Tuesday. She and the COA board will make further study to the amount of millage needed, but she said she doubts if it would be more than '4-mill. A 1 <-mill would generate between $132,000 to SI33.(MX) of revenue for the COA If voters approved the millage. Pennington said she expects the county would drop its current $35,000 allocation and that the COA would be expected to pay its own local match of about $5,000 to receive other funding. That $40,000. plus the nearly $10,000 the COA •’overspent” in its recent fiscal year, would account tor $50,000 of the millage revenue, she said With the nullage the COA also would be able to have more dollar, available to provide the necessary stall to meet service needs by senior citizens .mJ to update equipment. “We have not updated equipment in years and >eai . and some ol it is getting worn out. Pennington said She told du- ( • Hints Board that in-home ser vices provided by u Corniinssioti on Aging have struggled io keep pave with the demand for seniccs The demand tor the personal can* program, whi. h helps m.im<ts remain in dependent in 'heir nnn - m. teased by P percent last year and continues to climb. The borne delivered meals program increased by 13 percent and is expected to grow “Chore service (home maintenance for safety) demands have also increased significantly, and all indications are that we will be unable to meet al.' the requests for respite services in this current fiscal year.” Pennington said. Respite services provide relief to in­ dividuals and families who provide care to the elderly in their homes, and Pennington said COA staff should be spending more time in these homes, but because of funding only token hours of relief are provided. Through the year 2010. according to state figures. Barry County's elderly population is expected to “increase more dramatically'' than any other county in the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging's fivecounty region that includes Calhoun. Kalamazoo. St. Joesph. Branch and Barry counties. Pennington said. Barry’s age 60 and over population will grow from 7.128 in 1985 to 10.176 in the next two decades, she told the board. The projec­ tion for the number of senior citizens in 1990 is 7.709. The proposed millage would help provide the COA's existing programs to more people who need them. Pennington said. The County Board appropriated S35.(MM) for the COA last year and this year Because of overall budget cutbacks at the county level, the county's contribution has dropped from $50,000 in 1981 and a high of $57.(MX) in 1985 “In order to maintain existing programs, wc have to have more money in the budget." Pennington told the board. “We consistently spend more than we receive." COA budgetary reserves from bequests, memorials and donations have helped the COA stay in the black Last year that reserve amounted to more than $9,500. “By Sept. 30. 1990. we will have no addi­ tional money to dip into, she said Without the reserves, "wc will have to cut programs" if the millage is nut approved "We tapped into the United Way last year, but we're not expecting lull funding" from the agency this year because it did not reach its goal in the recent fund-raising campaign, she said. "Staff costs are kepi at an absolute minimum. ' she said "Wc have 14 employees who are under $4 89 per hour We have a staff ol 22 people hour people aic full time, one is part time and 17 people work on a contractual basis for 35 hours tper week) See COA, continued, page 9 With the end of 1989 has come news of closings of several downtown Hastings busineses. Four stores, all in the 100 block of East State Street, have closed or will close. Those already calling it quits were the Style Line at 132 E. State St. and Mode ODay, 108 E. State St. Scheduled for closing Jan. 31 is Karen's Kubby Hole, 134 E. State St The dosing date tor the Rags to Riches Boutique and Bible Book Store, 142 E. State St., has not been determined yet. Owners or managers of all four shops gave the same reason - lack of business. Mode O-Day, a women's apparel shop, closed its doors last Friday. Charlene Swank, owner of the local franchise, said corporate headquarters has decided to close many of its local stores and is pulling out the Hastings franchise They (corporate officials) said sa’-is weren't what they wanted them to be." Swank explained. She added that the clothing business itself has been experiencing difficulties, which f-.:,*. ' ’cad to the decision to close. "The clothing business is tricky to start with," she said. "It's been down all over the country this year. The manufacturers have even reduced their supplies because business is down." Mode O-Day opened in December 1984, with Swank leasing the store area. She said she wasn't sure if her landlord has lined up someone else to come into the building space she has left vacant. "I don't have any definite plans as yet, eitlier," she added Mode O-Day finished with an after­ Christmas clearance sale. "I'd like to thank all my loyal customers for shopping in Hastings," Swank said. "1 hope this (closing) won't inconvenience them." Style Line, another local fashion store, owned by Ronald and Vera Wood, was closed Dec 23. They could not be reached for comment. Nancy Edwards, manager of Rags to Riches, said the building in which she does business is up for sale, but the shop will stay open until it can be sold. Chartene Swank, owner of the local franchise for Mode O-Day, closed the store’s doors last Friday after operating for five years. Rags to Riches, a second-hand clothing store, has been coordinated by Recreation Ministries, a non-demoninational. non-profit corporation. The shop opened in Hastings in 1982 under the Rev. Jeff Arnett from Word of Faith Fellowship as a used clothing store and Christian arcade. Edwards has managed it for the last five years and it has continued to be supported by Word of Faith Fellowship. Edwards said the store also has featured knick-knacks, secular books and furniture. "It looks like a huge garage sale," she said. Rags to Riches also has worked closely with Love Inc. of Barry County in helping to provide clothes and other items for needy families. "Wc just can't make it,” Edwards said. "We Sm STORES CLOSE, PagM Nashville boy is New Year’s baby by Kathleen Scon (Staff Writer) Michael Lee Paisley, son of Richard and Patricia Paisley of Nashville. is Barry County's New Year’s Baby tor 1990. A 6-pound bundle named Michael Lee Paisley made his entrance early Tuesday mor­ ning to reign as the 1990 New Year’s Baby. Michael is the first child of Richard and Patricia Paisley of 8678 Bivens Road, Nashville. He clocked in at 2:48 a.m., weighing 5 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces and mea­ suring 18 1/2 inches. With the birth of Michael, the year is start­ ing off better than last year for the Paisleys. A year ago yesterday, their house caught fire and later had to be demolished. The Paisleys have been building a new house at their Bivens Road farm and had put their family plans on hold. But Michaei thought otherwise. We were kind of afraid he’d be born tomo­ rrow (a year after the fire)." Richard said Tuesday. Michael was due to be born Jan. 11, but added another surprise and arrived early. Richard said he and his wife did not know Michael was a potential New Year’s baby. And when they found out in the wee hours of Tuesday, he said they were too tired to be too excited about it. ' I don’t think we really cared then.' said Richard with a laugh. Patricia is a native of Vermontville, gradu­ ating from Maple Valley High School in 1976. She works as a housewife, taking care of Richard's 77 year-old father who lives with them Richard, who has lived in Nashville for •i rc years, drives a truck for PC Transport out of Grand Rapids. Michael s grandparents are Don and Rose I'hompson of Vermontville. Richard lee Paisk-v Sr of Nashville, and Lily Ruth Paisley of Hillsdale County. Seo FIRST BABY page 9 �royv 2 - I he Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4. *990 Woman dies in fire at Wilkinson Lake by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer ' DELTON - Friends and family said farewell Monday to a woman who died last Riursday after a fire gutted her home on Wilkinson Lake. Mary Elaine Lockwood, 62, was pro­ nounced dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital about 1:30 p.m. Neighbors pulled her out of the burning budding and attempted to resus­ citate her before she was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. The medical examiner had not signed the death certificate Wednesday, and the official cause of death will not be available until next week, said Pennock Director of Public Af­ fairs Tom Kaufman. The fire that broke out about 12:30 p.m. destroyed the home at 14 Trails End along with most of its contents, according to Del­ ton Fire Chief Merle Payne. Authorities from the Michigan State Po­ lice Fire Marshal's division said the blaze was probably caused by a lit cigarette in Lock wood's bedroom. But it may have been cause by a faulty electrical cord. "It doesn't appear to be foul play," said De­ tective Sgt. Jim Shinsky, from the state po­ lice fire marshal's office in St. Joseph. "It appears to me to be an accidental fire. Whether it was smoking or an electrical fire, it's hard to say.” Lockwood, who was home alone, was in the kitchen when the fire broke out, Payne said. An ice fisherman on Wilkinson Lake no­ ticed the blaze and yelled for help on shore. Dean Hausley, a Wisconsin resident visiting his father-in-law, Ken Fowler, pulled Lock­ wood out of the burning home. Fowler, who lives four doors down from Lockwood, called the fire department. A sec­ ond neighbor, Rick Sloan helped bring Lockwood out of the home. Sloan administered cardio-pulmonary re­ suscitation until ambulance crews arrived. Sloan said he learned the technioue in the U.S. Air Force. "You learn something like that, and you pray to God you never have to use it," Sloan said. . Lockwood was found unconscious, but she was able to breath with assistance and had a pulse, Sloan said. "I didn't even smell smoke until it was going. I tried to get a garden hose, but it didn't do any good. ” Michael Korman "It looked mostly like smoke inhalation," he said. "I didn't see any major bums.” The blaze, which began in a bedroom, rapidly spread to the entire house, neighbors said. "I didn't even smell smoke until it was go­ ing,” said next-door neighbor Michael Kor­ man. "I tried to get a garden hose, but it didn't do any good." Cold weather and snow covered roads ham­ pered fire fighters from Delton, Pine Lake and Prairieville fire departments. Barry County Road Commission crew’s were called in to plow the snow-covered dirt and gravel road along the lake to allow fire trucks access io the home, said Barry Township police. Formerly of Kalamazoo, Lockwood had lived at Wilkinson Lake since 1962. She is survived by her husband, Donald; a son, Paul, of Delton; daughters Rose Moore of Mio. and Donna Lock wood of Ypsilanti; and two grand children. She also is survived by a brother, Howard Porter of Kalamazoo, a brother and sister in California and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday at Williams Funeral Home. The Rev. Elmer Faust, of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, officiated. Coapusiwute Friends to meet Ju. 21 IS “Compassionate Friends." a support group for bereaved parents, will meet tonight and Jan. 16 at Community Support Services. 407 W. Greenlawn. Lansing. The meetings are held twice monthly from 7 to 10 p.m. Compassionate Friends was founded in England in 1969 and in the United States in 1972. The group offers friendship and understanding to those who have lost children. South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS ' Blood Volunteer Month • January. Celebrate by giving blood at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank at St. Ambrose Church in Delton next Monday from 1 until 7. Visit Bosley's after you give get a free candy bar. If you get a gallon pin at this drive, it’s worth a $2.00 gift certificate. 2. The annual L H. Lamb Wrestling Tournament is this Saturday, 10 a.m., at the High Gym. 3. Millard Fillmore's Birthday - January 7. You've been to Christmas parties, New Years Parties and all kinds of Holiday festivities, now the biggy is here. The annual Millard Fillmore bash at Bosley's. Stop in and say "Happy Bir­ thday Millard" and get a free candy bar and a party favor to help you celebrate this special day. (Limit 20) 4. Trivia Day - January. Visit Bosley s this week and we will ask you a Trivial Pursuit question, the right answer gets you a $2.00 gift cer­ tificate. the wrong answer gets you nothing. (Limit 20) . 5. Janubeary ■ January 1-31. Show us what you do to make chilly January more bearable and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 6. National Joygerm Dey - January 8. Nobody spreads the joygerm like the Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street. We can cure the gromps. the groans, the moans and the ever deepening January Doldrums with our cheery faces and friendly smiles. Visit South Jeffer­ son Street this week. 7 Championship Cat Show - January 6-7. Show us your cat at Bosley's this week (I’ve cats on­ ly) and you get a $2.00 gift certificate and the cat gets a can of cat food. (Limit 10) 8. Sherlock Holmes Birthday Breakfast - January 5. Sing Happy Birthday to Sherlock on our soapbox this week and get a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate and breakfast at McDonalds on us. (Limit 5) 9. Earth at Perihelion • January 4. Explain this at Bosley's this week and get a 50' gift cer­ tificate. (Limit 10) 10. New Years Dishonor List - January 1. Bring us your overworked word or phrase to be banish­ ed from the Queen English and we will send it on to the list makers and give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 11. Beebe's Shoe Repair on South Jefferson can give new life to your favorite pair of shoes. Bring them in this week. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4 5. The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday. Jan. II at 8 p.m. in the conference room. Any interested person is in­ vited to attend. Bernard Historical Society to hear about Lore Inc. Jan. S Steve Reid, director of Love. Inc. of Barry County, will present the program at the Jan. 8 meeting of the Bernard Historical Society. The public is invited to at­ tend the meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. Hastines Woaen's CM international flaw Carolyn Dimmers of Hastings will be the speaker at the Friday. Jan. 5 meeting of the Hastings Women's Cluh. Dimmers will present a glimpse of international culture from experiences in different countries she has visited. The club will meet at 12 noon for a luncheon at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Officers for 1990-91 also will be elected. Member Kathy Beduhn is the club's dean of interna­ tional affairs. Member H.D. Hoffman is chairman of the luncheon. ' NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS r_______ f) EssUB "There are four chief obstacles in grasping truth.. namely, submission to faulty and unwor thy authority, influence of custom popular pretudice. and the concealment of our own ignorance accompanied by an ostentatious display of our knowledge." Officials urge rural county residents to mark addresses on their mailboxes to assist lire and emergency rescue workers in locating homes. Precious minutes are often wasted when emergency personnel are unable to locate a home. Where are we? House addresses on mailboxes can save lives prnfraa will hare Little Bucky celebrates the New Year by hav­ ing a 1990' sale this week. The Bucks New Year P.edge is to continue bringing you the fantaslic bargains he features each week in our Reminder ad. Our Valentine selection this v-ar features American Greeting, Renaissance and Blue Mountain Arts cards. Now on display in our Sentiment Shop. One way to save money on your health and beauty aids purchases is to look for the “Value Price” signs throughout our store. To save even more money, shop our large selec­ tion of generic products. As always, if you need help or advice in selecting a product, our pharmacist is always available. Senior Citizens get a 10% discount on walkers, commodes, wheelchairs, etc. from Bosley’s Home Health Care Department. A list of your prescription purchases for 1989 is yours for the asking at Bosley's.____ QUOTE: Caring for your fireplace Mental Health Senices to aeet Jm.11 (Gift Certificates are limited to one person per month ^and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older). AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Fire fighters from three departments battled a Naze at Wilkinson Lake last Thursday that claimed the lite ol Maty Lockwood. Ne ghbors pulled Lockwood. 62, from her home on Trails End. She was rushed to Fennock Hospital, where she was pronounced dead from smoke inhalation. ' of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 toSUBSCRIBE! J-Ad Graphics News Service In a fire or emergency rescue, minutes can save lives and property. But precious minutes can be lost if firemen, medical technicians or police can't find a home because the address isn't clearly marked. A fire official said a growing number of rural Barry County residents are forgetting to mark their mailboxes with their address. "Seventy-five percent of the time, we'll run into homes that don't have a number," said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. "Il’s getting to the point no one is putting their numbers on the boxes." Even veteran fire, police and rescue workers familiar with the area can drive past a home if the address is not clearly visible along the road. "It's a real problem when we go out at night," Caris said. "A lot of times, the only way we know we’re at the right house is if we see fire coming through the roof." Caris said firefighters were delayed Dec. 16 in arriving at a fire because they could not find an address on Irving Road. "We drove by the scene two to three miles," Caris said. "When I drove by it, I saw a mailbox and turned around." Although firefighters often can see a fire from the road, ambulance crews and police have tougher time in the dark if the address is not on the roadside mailbox. All rural mailboxes should be marked on both sides with numbers at least three inches tall, Caris said. Numbers should be made of reflective material if possible, but simply painting the numbers on the box will help rescue workers. Residents also should make sure newspaper boxes do not block mailboxes from view, Caris said. "Paper boxes are often put next to mailboxes, so you can't see the numbers even if they are there," he said. The number of homes without addresses on the boxes is a growing problem, the chief said. "When you go out there in the middle of the night, and you don't see (an address) for two or three miles, you get lost," Caris said. "It could be a life or death situation, where a minute could mean life or death for some people." J-Ad Graphics News Service and The Associated Press There's nothing like a fire crackling in a fireplace on a cold winter's evening. But a fireplace requires care to keep it at its best Barry County fire officials say chimney fires, caused by creosote and soot built up above fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, are the single greatest cause of winter house fires locally. Here are some lips that will help ensure that your fireplace looks good and works well. several layers of newspaper around the work area. •Check the damper. It should work easily, staying open when a fire is burning or shut snugly to minimize loss of room heat when there is no fire. If the damper is stiff, spray its hinge or pivot points with silicone lubricant and manipulate the handle until it works freely. If the damper doesn't close completely, remove creosote deposits around its edges with a putty knife. If there are still gaps when it is shut, fill the spaces with furnace cement, available at hardware stores. Chimney Care •The chimney should be cleaned once a year and more often if you use your fireplace frequently. For best results, call in a professional chimney sweep to do the job. •Inspect the interior of your fireplace with a flashlight. Look for loose bricks and gaps in the mortar. If the chimney passes through the house, inspect it for loose mortar or bricks wherever it is visible, for example, in the attic. Repair any defects. •You should be able to look up a chimney and see daylight, even if the chimney has an offset. If you can't see daylight, it may mean an obstruction, such as a bird's nest, which must be removed. Fireplace Tools •Dust fireplace tools and fire screens regularly. Wash brass tools occasionally with warm, sudsy water, then rinse and dry. If iron tools feel slick v. rub them with a cloth moistened with kerosene. Caution: Be sure they are thoroughly dry before placing them near the fire. Fireplace Care •Before you start the first fire of the season, clean the walls of the firebox with a dry bristle brush or the dusting attachment of the vacuum cleaner. Wash and dry the attachment before using it on any other surfaces. Don't scrub the firebrick or cement block with water; it may reduce heat retention. •Clean the fireplace at least once a week during the months you use it. Wipe down the hearth (the flat area in front of the firebox floor) with a damp cloth or sponge. To make a slate hearth gleam, wash and dry it and then coat it with lemon oil every six weeks or so. ■Stains on brick and stone facing can frequently be removed with detergent and water. For stubborn stains, use a half-andhalf solution of water and muriatic acid, available in hardware stores. Caution: Acid can burn skin or damage floors and rugs. Avoid splashing it and wear rubber gloves, long sleeves and eye protection. Spread Ambulance service may restructure, remain open Building a Fire •A fireplace should be equipped with andirons or a grate to permit air flow beneath the blaze, and a screen to contain sparks. •A layer of ashes at least two inches thick will serve as a bed for hot coa’s and make it easier to gel a fire going. Be sure to open the chimney damper. •Start by laying a large log across the back of the andirons and a slightly smaller log, preferably a slab placed flat side in, about four inches in front of it. Fill the trough between the two logs with a few sheets of tightly crumpled, black-and-white newspaper; on top place loosely criss-crossed pieces of dry kindling no more than one inch in diameter. Lay a small log on top, then set a match to the newspaper. If the fire fails to ignite, or if it smokes, one or more of the following may be causing the problem: •The chimney needs cleaning. •The room needs more air, open a window slightly. •If the flame of a lighted match held in the flue opening blow® downward, air is flowing down the chimney. Turn off any exhaust fans. Start an upward draft of air by holding a burning newspaper beneath the flue opening. •If it’s none of the above, there may be problems with the fireplace structure that require professional assistance. Townships’ bailout keeps Interlakes operating by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer DELTON - Intcrlakes Community Ambu­ lance may not close its doors after all. The service, rocked by allegations of theft and financial misconduct by a former director, was to have been closed and replaced Jan. 1 by a new company. Rut representatives from Barry, Prairie­ ville. Orangeville and Hope decided last week to pay Interlakes its 1990 first-quarter subsidy - approximately S 10,000 - to remain operating until a successor is named. And a new version of Interlakes may suc­ ceed itself. The representatives decided last week they will consider a proposal for Interlakes to re­ structure and continue service to the four townships. That proposal, with four earlier bids from private companies, will be considered at a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Intcrlakes, meanwhile, continues to oper­ ate with a skeleton crew of six volunteers un­ til officials from the townships reach a deci­ sion. Acting Director Richard Leinaarsaid Inierlukes needs 15 volunteers to operate, but the six remaining emergency medical technicians are keeping the service open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Il has been touch and go a lot of hours, but we are still covering the area,” Leinaar said. "The base hasn't been unmanned yet. Il has been close but not yet." In a split decision reached at a special meeting Dec. 27, township trustees voted 11­ 7 to pay Interlakes its first subsidy for 1990 to keep the service afloat until a final decision is made. Without the additional funds, Interlakes of­ ficials said they would not have been able to continue service beyond Jan. 1. Prairieville and Hope township delegates unanimously supported the payment, while Orangeville representatives split 2-2. The Barry Township trustees unanimously op­ posed the payment. But Interlakes treasurer Doris Leonard of­ fered a compromise, asking the townships to withhold the payment until the third week of January. Township representatives tonight may se­ lect one of four private companies to replace Intcrlakes. The four firms arc: Grand Rapids Mercy Ambulance. Kalamazoo County Am­ bulance, Kalamazoo Mall City Ambulance and Lansing Mercy Ambulance. The representatives did not select a new service last week in part to allow Intcrlakes time to prepare a proposal to reorganize and provide service. But some township officials are skeptical Interlakes can reorganize to provide the same service at rates competitive with the older, established private firms. "If they are going to start paying their people, I don't sec how they can be cheaper," said Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer. "1 don't see that they can do it, from a cost feasibility. "But wc don't want to slam the door on them," Wooer said. "They wanted the chance, and they were all local (residents), so we gave litem the chance." Prairieville Township Supervisor Roy Reck, meanwhile, said a disagreement over the level of service provided in the future has been a stumbling block in choosing a suc­ cessor to Intcrlakes. "The problem is what level of service the townships require." Reck said "Each of the four townships has a slightly d ffcrent poi it of view." Two of the townships pre'er to continue with the basic ambulance service Interlakes has provided, while at least one would prefer going with a Limited Advanced or Advanced Life Support level of service. Under basic service, EMTs provide ad­ vanced first aid and transportation. Limited Advanced care adds care such as intravenous solutions and defibrillation for heart attack victims. Under Advanced Life Support, paramedics can administer drugs with physician approval via radio. The costs to the townships would rise with each higher level of service. Reck said. Yet no matter what level of service is se leclcd and which provider is chosen, township officials said it won't be easy to pay the biIX "We ll just have to cut something else and change our priorities a little," Wooer said. Reck said "In our strapped financial posi­ tion, we will have serious problems meeting our share of the grant." Officials said, however, they have ruled out ending local ambulance serv.ee entirely n. Delton. "There is a lot of population within tuo five miles of Delton," Wooer said. �v .1 1990 — Page 3 Decade of economic progress, setbacks, growth closes An historical marker commemorating 100 years of operation for Hastings Mutual Insurance was erected in October 1985 at the firm’s headquarters in town. Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings was officially dedicated in May 1988. Work on the park began in 1985 when the city sought grants to renovate the land formerly belonging to the Michigan Department ol Natural Resources. A memorial marker was dedicated at the Barry County Court House in May 1987 to Gov. Kim Sigler, a Hastings resident and former city attorney. Gov. John B. Swainson (left) and Jerry Roe, by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer 1 imc marches on. As the 1980s close, the 15th decade of Barry Countys organized history draws to an end as well. In some respects life continued in the 80s much as it did in every era since Barry County elected its firs! officials in 1839: Fanners enjoyed good seasons and bad har­ vests. Some industry expanded while others contracted. New enterprises opened while un­ profitable ventures closed. In other respects, the 1980s have been an era of greater change and faster progress than in any decade of the past 150 years. In a small town and a rural county the dayto-day changes often slip by unnoticed. Viewed from year to year, they stand out much clearer. "There have been a lot of changes," said George "Buzz" Youngs, news director al WBCH radio and former editor of the Hast­ ings Banner for 35 years. “People say Hast­ ings doesn’t change, but there nas been a lot of progress: new industries, good schools, belter roads, a new water supply. Nothing but progress." The passing years carry with them the memories of many events, pleasant and un­ pleasant. •An x-rated movie drive-in closes for good. •/X sporting goods store burns to the ground in downtown Hastings. •A pair of brothers named Brown thrill a small town with their athletic prowess. •Two pair of elderly sisters are brutally murdered. •Old companies downsize and close their doors, but new firms begin new ventures. The years bore mute witness to the destruc­ tion of one landmark in its earliest months and the close of another in its final days. The Middleville Hotel burned to the ground in January 1981. while in December, the Hast­ ings Hotel closed its doors. During the 1980s in Hastings, Fish Hatch­ ery Park was opened and Tyden park was ex­ panded. Meanwhile, pollution was discovered in 1981 in Fall Creek, and 19 wells were dis­ covered polluted the following year on Lake Doster. vice president of the Michigan Historical Commission, attended the ceremony honoring the only county resident ever to serve as governor. Remodeling continued during the summer of 1986 on Felpausch Food Center in Hasting. The finished project allowed the store tc add new departments and expand several sections. In June 1986. Harry Norman Woodmansee was convicted of Frnt degree murder in the Jani.1 *y shotq-.n slay ng of Dowling resident Ricky Goddard He received life in prison Two others changed w'h conspiracy in the case were b >cqu tied ;r. ’98h Employees at Hari ngs Manufacturing walked off the job in February after cv ■•■.r •• • ■ ■ ■ ;.r.mnarv'S In a bitter two-year fight, the KAV landfill was closed in 1983, and its owners filed bankruptcy the next year. Storms in 1982 forced 100 from their homes. Three years later, 300 families were evacuated from Thomapple Lake when floods caused the river and lake to rise. County farmers banded together in 1986 to send hay to the drought-stricken South. Two summers later, a drought destroyed local crops. Unquestionably some of the greatest changes took place in the local economy and business community in Barry County. Mir­ roring the trends in the rest of the United States, Barry County suffered hard limes in the early 1980s as Michigan moved from a leading manufacturing center to a service economy. But greater cooperation between city and county, between business and schools, be­ tween private and public sector led to a re­ covery that spurred new growth and progress by the end of the decade. ’Turf is not an issue anymore. Getting the job done is," said Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. "Cooperation has prospered as never before." The hard times created in the 1970s by changes in lire economy led to new thinking 1980s, Gray said. "I think there was an assumption that things would remain the status quo," she said. "You assume the industries would be there forever. Our thinking had to change." New opportunities arose in the county. Fisher Big Wheel opened a major department store near Hastings in 1983. Ground was broken in 1989 for a million dollar shopping plaza in Hastings. Earlier firms grew and expanded. Proline opened a new facility in 1982 near Hastings, and Fiexfab expanded its factory in 1983. See DECADE, page 9 Barry County farmers in July 1986 sent thousands of bales of hay to farmers in the southeastern United States after a summer-long drought led to widespread cattle starvation. Farmers Dan Millious, Homer Schantz and Levi Schantz (left to right) were part of the effort. It too* n» hour, to trMl flw mUM, Out th, hlatortc Upjohn Houm wm tnowd from it, odQlrwl HoMlnga location to Chanton Pork in Juno ol 1t«7. Th, rout, corrad tho homo In two Metlon, tram Itt locallon noit 10 Clt> HM, Vnugh downtown to th, park. Leary's Sports Center in downtown Hastings burned to the ground in January 1985. Nearly 80 fire fighters from eight departments battled the blaze for over 10 hours before the fire was contract offer. Workers returned to their jobs in March after ratifying a new three year’pact. put out. The firewalls between buildings saved neighboring stores from destruction. Workers comoleted the steel framework in J v.. py ’ OH 7 on new Hastings Savings and Loan bui'ding on the corner of State Str- • • ” A., ,.e in Hastings The 15.000 square foot building opened :■ ti-.e i , �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1990 Viewpoint = Business closing hurts most when it’s a ‘giver9 The news of several stores closing in downtown Hastings, all of them on the same block, brought a certain amount of sadness to an otherwise upbeat end of 1989. lite city and Barry County are awaiting the good economic news of the construction of a new strip mall on West State Street and there is much to be optimistic about. But it is sad at the same time to see four downtown businesses, no matter how small, have to call it quits. Mode O-Day, Style Line and Rags to Riches had something in common in that they dealt with clothing items. Their unfortunate closings might say more about what's happening in that area of retailing than what's happening with Hastings' economy. But it was the other closing, at Karen's Kubby Hole, that must be viewed as particularly depressing. The owner of that little gift shop has been more than a local merchant She has given much of herself to the community, especially in the last several months. Karen Despres was co-chair of the Hastings Christmas parade, which enjoyed its biggest success here in years. She also took it upon herself to serve as chair of the retail division of the 1989 Barry Area United Way campaign. She attempted to drum up contributions from her fellow business people, not just in Hastings, but also in surrounding areas. Despres took extra time to do something for the community in which she did business. She has made a contribution in the effort to improve the quality of life in Hastings and Barry County. And all the while she was giving herself, she had to know that soon she must close her business. So she certainly wasn't doing the community work for personal gain. Before her business closes later this month, her efforts on behalf of the community should not go unnoticed. She deserves a big "thanks." Despres is not alone. Charlene Swank also showed community involvement in her association with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and many other local merchants who have to close their doors have left behind some of their help with civic projects. It's sad enough when just about any local business has to close its doors. It's even sadder when the owner or proprietor of that business is a giver, not just a taker. Little clique rules Interlakes Ambulance Service To the Editor— Blaming Darreli Hall entirely for the debacle of incidents that came down on Inlerlakcs Ambulance Service is ludicrous. The present handful of staff members are the same fine folks who conspired io oust four EMTs with good service records (in which other resignations were to follow): were the first to interview and accept Hall into the fold; supported and prompted all his fiesh new ideas; and gave Hall an cane blanche menu and expense check. This is the same clique that has the audacity to accept credit for "hanging in there." as it were. Actually two of these individuals intended to move to Florida with Hall and James Figel after being offered up front money of S25.OOO for relocation expenses and a guarantee of S500 a week wages as medical assistants in a proposed clinic. One can only assume this money was to letters come from the proposed sale of Interlakes to a commercial service, all of which fell through. Records will also show that one of these in­ dividuals worked from Dec. 1 to 8 without a valid EMT license. Another flashed a bogus AA card from July 30 to Oct. 15, 1989. when the State Licensing Department came down on him. AH of the staff and board members were made aware of Hall’s deception about his past felonious record and should have taken precautions. Voters losing another privilege To the Editor— We voters have lost another privilege. Unless we say “yes” to the Michigan Department Bureau of Elections, we will not be allowed to cast a ballot in the 1992 Presidential Primary election. We must, before Feb. 17, 1992, declare a political party preference, and they give us a choice of Democratic or Republican party. If we do not declare one or the other, we will not be given an opportunity to vote. Anyone in doubt about this letter can have it verified by calling their city or township clerk. It was necessary to design the presidential primary as a “closed" primary, because the results of “open" presidential primaries are not fully recognized by political parties on the national level, so they say. Very few people are aware of this law, which I believe is unconstitutional. However, I know of a concerned citizen who is question­ ing this ruling and is pursuing it further. Bob Wagner Battle Creek NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ///...SUBSCRIBE! The township boards were also made aware of Hall's record and potential for what actual­ ly happened. In August 1989. the townships were sent a letter asking them to call for a general audit of Interlakes Ambulance Service, since receipts were far below the budget. It was learned that Hall had failed to do the billing. In September 1989. the Interlakes Board, as well as the township board, were mailed a let­ ter asking (he board of directors of Interlakes to insist on Hall’s resignation as chairman, based on lack of managerial credentials. There was no response and no resignation. During the month of December, some night shifts at Interlakes were filled nicely with Lansing Mercy bringing one unit to the base. Al other times, a night crew consisted of only a First Aid driver to act as first responder, un­ til an outside service could come to the scene. There were times when a lone EMT driver was at the base to respond. To say the service is covering its obligations to the townships for subsidies is erroneous, and we submit that it is time for the little cli­ que that is now calling the shots to come forth and admit it. Cover up time is over. Lorraine Cooke Delton Write us a Letter! The Hasting* Banner wel­ comes and encourages tellers to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point ol view on subjects ol current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established Io help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. •Writers must include their sig­ nature. address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •Th* Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Youngsters would like Info on Hastings Deor Citizens ofHostings: I am Tim Stremlau, and I go to school at Colette Hoose Elementary in Normal. Ill. I am wondering about "National Geography Awareness Week," and I would like information about Hastings. Would you tend me information, in the form of postcards, about your state and special memorials? Thank you for taking your time to read this letter. Sincerely, Tim Stremlau Normal, III. P.S. - Please send to the address below: Colcnc Hoose Elementary School, c/o Tim Stremlau 6-G 600 Grandview Drive, Normal, Di. 61761 Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Business-retirement plans: Which is best for your company? One of the most important needs, besides compensation, that business owners must con­ sider for their employers is retirement benefits. Unfortunately, because a number of business-retirement plans exist, it can be dif­ ficult to determine which plan best fits your company's needs. Although companies are not legally re­ quired to adopt business-retirement plans, the federal government encourages the practice by deeming contributions to these plans tax deductible. It also allows all earnings in business-retirement plans to grow tax deferred. Detailing each available business­ retirement plan in this column is impossible (it would take pages and pages of text), but wc can provide some basic facts about the five most popular business-retirement plans — defined-benefit and target-benefit plans, money-purchase pension plans, profit-sharing plans and Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)/lRAs If you participate in one of the first four business-retirement plans, defined-benefit plans, contributions must be made on the behalf of all employees age 21 or older who you've employed two or more years. A year of service equals al least 1,000 hours. Doflaed-beeefk aad Target-benefit Plans Defined-benefit and target-benefit plans are unique in that they may allow you to con­ tribute more retirement dollars to older, higher-paid employees and less to younger employees. The reason you can do this is because defined-benefit and target-benefit plans pro­ vide a certain level of retirement benefits for each employee. The annual contribution need­ ed to reach this level is determined by such factors as age, pay and years of service. Once you begin defined-benefit or target-benefit plan contributions, they must be made each year. The major difference between definedbenefit and target-benefit plans is the amount plan is best for your company, learn all the facts and carefully weigh your options. Remember, when you choose your company’s business-retirement plan, the financial future of your employees is in your hands. FINANCIAL FOCUS /umshtd by...Marti D. - STOCKS - Christenson of Edward D. Jones 4 Co. you can contribute on each employee’s behalf. With defined-benefit plans, contributions arc not limited by a specific amount. Instead, you contribute a “reasonable" amount each year, which is determined by an actuary, to reach the projected benefit for each employee. The projected benefits for employers covered by defined-benefit plans are limited to $98,064 per year or the average of the employee’s three highest-paid consecutive years, whichever is less. However, for an employee to benefit from this, he or she must be covered by the company plan 10 years or more and must meet the required Social Security retirement age. Annual contributions to target-benefit plans are limited to $30,000 or 25 percent of the employee's annual compensation, whichever is less. Money-purchase ftwstow Plana With money-purchase pension plans, you can also contribute up to $30,000 or 25 per­ cent of each emploiyee's salary each year. While these limits are the same imposed on target-benefit plans, there's a major dif­ ference between the two plus. With target­ benefit plans, you project a specified retire­ ment level for each employee then contribute each year what amount is necessary to reach that targeted level. With money-purchase pen­ sion plans, you contribute a specified percen­ tage to each employee's retirement plan each year. The percentage must be equal for all eligible employees, regardless of age and yean of service. Once contributions have begun, they must be made each year. PMK-sbarteg Floas The biggest difference between the three previous plans and profit-sharing plans is that with the latter, contributions to your employees’ retirement plans aren’t man­ datory. You contribute to your employees' retirement benefits when you can afford to. With profit-sharing plans, annual contribu­ tions can equal up to $30,000 or 15 percent of an employee’s annual salary, whichever is les*. StaqtMM Employee Pension (SEP)/IRA Unlike the previous four business­ retirement plans, SEP/IRAs require no addi­ tional forms be filed with the IRS. This simplifies your company’s tax-filing process. The eligibility rules also differ for SEP/IRAs. If you adopt this business plan, all employees age 21 or older who have worked for your firm three of the past five years must be covered. One year of service equals $327 of compensation. As an added bonus, if your plan meets cer­ tain requirements, your employees can make pretax contributions of up to $7,627 in a salary-deferral program. The requirements are that you employ 25 or fewer people, at least 50 percent of eligible employees par­ ticipate in your plan, and that the plan meets certain anti-discrimination tests. Each plan offers unique advantages, so before deciding which business-retirement The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Ctoa* Chang* AT&T 46’/. + 1’/. Amerttech 67s/. + r/> Anheuser-Busch 39’/. + r/> Chrysler 20'/. + r/> Clark Equipment 38’/. + 2’/. CMS Energy 37'1, -v. Coca Cola 777. + 2'1. Dow Chemical 73'/. +n. Exxon 50 Family Dollar 11 Ford 45'/. ♦ 2V& General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 17’/. Hastings Mfg. -’A 32'1. IBM + 3’/a 98 JCPenney 737. + 27/. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 59’/. K-mart + 2V36'/. Kellogg Company 68’/. + 7/. McDonald's 347. Sears 387. S.E. Mich. Gas 19’/. Spartan Motors 37. Upjohn 397. Gold $399.60 -$7.10 Silver $5.19 +100^89 Dow Jones 2810.15 Volume 162,000,000 Reign ends for 1989’s first baby A whole year has passed since Cynthia Nesbitt, daughter of Steven and Teresa Nesbitt, was In the limelight as Barry County's first bom of 1989. The Middleville tot, who now has eight teeth, walks and has grown from 7 lbs. 13 oz. to 24 lbs., gave up her title to a Nashville boy (see separate story) v • rings in a new decade. Cynthia's vocabulary includes several words am. “she is the sweetest baby ever," said her grandmother, Carolyn Bird. Hastings Banner Do you approve of the U.S. military action In Panama? Public Opinion... After storming Panama to oust Manuel Noriega from power, U J. troop* are now retur­ ning to their American bases. Looking back, do you approve of the U.S. government’s action, and do you feel the action was taken in the beat way poaaMe? □•voted to the interests ol Berry Coutii, since 1859 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Mahrln Jacob* President John Jacobs Vice President Stephan Jacob* Frederic Jacob* Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young {Editor) Barbara Gall Marie LaRose Elaine Gilbert (Atuttant Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder ispont Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour tsaiei Managon Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058X3602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Pteil Appieby Hastings: Robin Cruttenden “It worked our that way (well). It could have been either way. In some ways, it was good because z Ml Doherty Arvila Bolton Hastings: “I think it’s something th^t needed to be done to ‘‘I think our president done right. I think he did right). I think they always the best he knew.’ have to step in when in­ Hastings: “I think it could go the ocher tvay. An occupa­ Noriega really needed to protect U.S. interests and tion army could have been be put under control. But keep the Panama Canal set up and that could have been a problem.’’ at the same time, it seems like America is always open. I wish it could have trying to solve other peo­ of life.” ple’s problems.” been done without the loss * Marcia Bender Middleville: “I do (think it was justice is being done, and Noriega certainly is a bum. If ever a man need­ ed God it’s Gen. Noriega.” Harold Frey HMttep: ‘‘I think they were (right). They should have stayed down there a little longer.” �The Hastings Banner From Time to Time... by-Esther Walton Social, personal news vital part of paper tha Wellman, who was born Jan. 2. 1876. in Hastings Township, passed away at her home Wednesday. Dec. 27, after an illness of a few weeks, although she had been in ill health for a number of years. 1 he funeral was held -i me nomc at 1:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. at the United Brethren Church, with Rev. V.H. Beardsley of Lansing, a former pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in the Woodland cemetery. Mrs. Green's entire life was spent near Woodland, with the exception of two years in Harbor Springs and near Newaygo. She was united in marriage in 1900 to D.B. Green of Woodland. To this union was bom one son. Ward W.. who lives on the farm homestead. South Woodland. She leaves the husband; one son; two granddaughters, Phyllis and Patricia of Woodland; and one sister, Mrs. Glen Leedy of Battle Creek. Middlevflk Mrs. William Streeter was ill last week and Mrs. Calvin Streeter has been taking care of the former’s twin daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker spent New Year's al Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Feldpausch's in Hastings, and spent Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. Roman Feldpausch's in Hastings. Mr. and. Mrs. Arthur Bell entertained Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gardner and family, Mrs. Glen Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Talbott and Mrs. B.C. Swift and family for Christmas. Dr. C.A. C. Lund went to his parents' home in Minneapolis for Christmas. Pauline Benaway entertained at open house al her home Friday evening from 8 to 11 p.m., a buffet supper being served. About 45 guests attended. Out-of-town guests were Clinton Scoby and Carl Asholtz of Grand Rapids; Betty Sigler, Marcia Ironside, Audra Densomore, Leone Leonard, Isabel Sage, Steven Bristol, Edward Harrington, Lynn Perry. Robert Corkins, Donald Woodring, Wellesley Ironside, William Taftee, Jean England, Gordon Crothers, Charles Leonard, Jr. and Marshall Cook, all of Hastings; Jane Reidlingcr. Bernice Pratt, Bud Malmstone, and Nelson Heydenbeck, all of Wayland; Jeanne Cinccbeaux, Detroit; and Vivian Poroctor of Whitehall. Tendercare Is new owner of Provincial House in Hastings Families gathered to celebrate the holidays and these gatherings were sometimes listed under “Personal and Social News.” Pictured are (from left) Paul Summerlott, Ruth Summerlott and Esther Summerlott. One of the services the local newspaper provided was its “Social News and Personal Mentions." This service was started under “Local News" on Oct. 22, 1857. It became local news and personal mention in the 1900s Historically, many genealogists use this part of the paper to search for family history, for often it tells about family members who have moved from the vicinity. The holiday season is full of parties and family gatherings, so it is a good lime io focus on this particular type of news. Here is a selection from the "Social and Personal News" of Jan. 4, 1940: City of Hastings Thursday afternoon, Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Roach of Detroit called on Mrs. Jacob Weyerman. Joan and Elaine Ickes of Battle Creek spent the New Year's weekend with their grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rockhill. Forrest D. Woodmansee and his daughter and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Apsey of Grand Rapids, were guests of Mrs. Minnie Shriner New Year’s Eve. Miss Leone Leonard went to Chicago Mon­ day to resume her studies al the Vogue School of Designing. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Groos and son, Dick, and Col. Tyden returned from their Texas holiday Monday night. Dr. and Mrs. Lockwood and children were in Detroit with his parents for the New Year'a weekend. Loren Edmonds, who spent the Christmas holidays with his parents in Kentucky, return­ ed to Hastings the first of the week to resume his studies at Hastings High. Miss Henrietta Bauer left Monday for Sault Ste Marie, where she is a teacher. Max Bauer, who also spent the holidays at the W.G. Bauer home with his wife and parents, returned Monday to his work in Saginaw. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKnight left Tues­ day morning by automobile for Ft. Lauder­ dale. Fla., where they have taken a house for the winter. It was a good day to head for the sunny south, as the first genuine snow storm of the season was in progress. The lounge of the Hastings Country Club was gay with Christmas appointments for the December dance of the club Thursday night. Martin's orchestra furnished music, and a midnight lunch was served. Among those pre­ sent from away were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kurtz. Detroit; Miss Betty Swift. Middleville; Walter Reed Jr.. Lowell; and a group of peo­ ple from Battle Creek who were guests of Harry Adrounic. A pleasant event of holiday week was the bridge luncheon, given by Mrs. Guy Keller Wednesday at her home on W. Green Street, which was enjoyed by 24 guests. Honors at contract went to Mrs. Edward Van Popcring. Mrs. Ray Branch and Mrs. Frank Andrus. About 20 friends surprised Mrs. Claude Kelly with gifts and cards for her birthday Wednesday evening. Dec. 20. A group of young folks mixed a jingle of "Happy Birth­ day to You" with their lovely Christmas carols. Guitar and violin music and games provided the evening's entertainment The music students of Mrs John Chamberlain met Friday for their seventh an­ nual Christmas party. A potluck dinner was served, followed by a program and games. Twenty-two guests were present, including several of the mothers. A pleasant event of New Year’s Day was a family gathering for dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abcn Johnson, honoring the 83rd birthday of their mother, Mrs. Charles Johnson. A handsome birthday cake bearing candles, forget-me-nots, pink roses and sweet peas made an attractive centerpiece. A gay New Year's Eve celebration was en­ joyed by a local group that always stages an annual party al the Hastings Bookcase factory at New Year’s. This particular event ranks high with the ladies in question because the husbands always act as chefs in aprons and caps, and none but a male hand has anything to do with the cooking, decorations or table settings. Those present were the Abcn Johnsons, the Jim Bristol*, the Dr. Lockwoods, the Richard Groos (Sr.), the Robert and Hubert Cooks. Freeport Local people who ate Christmas dinner out of town were the Robert Vrooman family, with Mrs. Vwoman's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Kaechele of Wyandotte; the Rev. and Mrs. C.L. Wilkins, at Grand Rapids with their daughter. Mrs. Vem Wagner and family; the Peter Smelkers, with Forest Price and family at Hastings; Mrs. Pol,y Parks and Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Andrews, with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Andrews at Grand Rapids; the Lewis Overholt family, with her people, the Claude Warners at Cooperville; Mrs. Elnora Whitney and sons Bog and Gaylord, with Lionel and family al Grand Ledge; the Ralph Stuarts at Lowell, with the Lloyd Yeitters, the Harold Rosenbergers, with his parents at Clarksville; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denise at Aho. guests of their son Ivan and family: J.E. Babbitt at Grand Rapids, with Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coats, with their daughter Mrs. C.W. Doty and family at Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greiger and son at the Blaser family dinner at the Wilbur Purdy home in Grand Rapids; and Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Boughner. at Bowne Center with Lawrence Johnson and family. George Bywalcr. 76. known to older residents here, was buried in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa Saturday. Dec. 23, the body being brought from Ionia where he died. The pageant, "The Coming of Christ Child." presented at the United Brethren Church Christmas Eve was greatly enjoyed by a large number. It was under the direction of Mrs. A.B. Fish and Mrs. William Dipp. Revival meetings are in progress at the North Irving W.M. Church with the pastor. Rev. H.A. Cole, bringing the message each evening. The public is welcome. Woodland The Rev. and Mrs. T.W. Thompson attend­ ed the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fleetham Sr. at Sunfield Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend of South Woodland are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Shirley Ann. weighing 6% pounds at Pennock Hospital. Dec. 28. Julia A. Green, daughter of Orin and Mar­ Tendercare Living Centers, owned and operated by Tendercare Michigan Inc., pur­ chased Provincial House Hastings from Beverly Enterprises Jan. I. Tendercare Living Centers is operating out of the Federal Heritage Building in Sault Ste. Marie. The services of Tendercare Hastings will remain the same as those offered by the facili­ ty when it was under the name Provincial House Hastings, with no charges in personnel planned. It will be doing business with the same vendors and support services as well. Provincial House Hastings was opened in 1969 under Provincial House Inc., a Laasingbased company. In 1982 Beverly Enmprises of Pasadena, California purchased the Provin­ cial House chain. Joyce Weinbrecht, administrator at Tender­ care Hastings, said, "Wc are looking forward lo the opportunity to work with a Michigan­ based company and invite inquiries from the families of our residents and members of the community about the changes." Tendercare Hastings is located at 240 East North St., telephone 945-9564. NEWS NEWS Woodland News When John Lucas wore a Woodland teeshirt on the Michigan State University campus recently, he was stopped by a girl who told him she knew where Woodland was. He expressed some doubt, and she said she lived in Kalamazoo and went home by M-43. Woodland was the place where there is an elephant, a rhinoceros and a hippopotamus on the roof a resturant. she said. When people who live in Woodland have visitors from other states come for the first time, each wants a picture of those roof-top animals on Main Street in the village. Travelers on M-43 often slop to ask about the animals, too. Leo Spitzley opened the Woodland Townehouse Restaurant just before Labor Day weekend in 1980. During the first year, he started a tradition of monthly rabbit dinners and the restaurant began to accumulate rabbit figures, pictures and other decor. Spitzley also acquired a Texas long-horn steer head figure, which he hung on the wall in the east room of the restaurant. Soon chicken figures also started to accumulate, as chicken is served at the restaurant, too. In the summer of 1983. Spitzley bought the three larger animal figures now on the roof at an auction in Cedar Springs, the red flannel underware capital of the world. He had them shipped to Woodland to use on his float in the Woodland Labor Day Weekend Homecoming celebration parade that year. After the parade, the animal figures stood behind the Townehouse for several months and people drove down the alley to see them and to show them to visiting children. The animals were rather tattered and one had some bullet holes in it. They needed pain­ ting and refurbishing. No one, including Spitzley. knew exactly what to do with them. The management of the Wayne Sign Com­ pany at McBain offered to freshen up the animals, and had them for some time. Two of them were returned to Woodland ahead of the third, and finding a place to keep them was becoming a problem to Spitzley; so he had them put on his roof. When the third animal was returned later, it joined the first two on the roof. Spitzley then had a balcony added to the front of the restaurant and a large chicken and a rabbit were placed on it. In the meantime, the rabbit, chicken and other animal collection inside the Townehouse has continued to grow. Spitzley says the anima) collection is regularly augmented by the live ones that sit at the bar, and the collec­ tion is never complete when the bar is not populated. When passers-by and visitors ask Woodlanders why the animals are on the roof of a restaurant in the village, the reply has to be "so people can say ‘I know where Woodland is. It’s the place with an elephant, a rhinoceros and a hippopotamus on the roof of a restaurant on Main Street...’" And, just because they're there. 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Night Depository, U.S. Savings Bond Sales and Redemptions, I.R.A.'s, Discount Brokerage Service and Numerous other Extras! 40 IONIA, MICH. Our Customers are our Main Concern! �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4. 1990 Thelma Mae Fulton Ctinton John Brill DELTON - Thelma Mae Fullon. 89 of 10720 Stoney Point Road. Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Thursday, December 28, 1989 at the Arboridgc Nursing Home in Galesburg where she had been a resident since March 1988. Mrs. Fulton was born May 25, 1900 in Hamilton, Ontario, the daughter of John and HASTINGS - Clinton John Brill, 71 of 595 Brogan Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, December 28, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Brill was born January 25,1918 in Hast­ ings, the son of Albert and Laura (Lahr) Brill. He was raised in the Hastings area, attended Hastings schools and graduated in 1937 from Hastings High School. Mr. Brill was married to Virginia Anne Morgan, December 14, 1942. He was a life­ long Hastings resident, was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II from 1942-45 on the U.S.S. Niblock. He was engaged in farming most of his working life, was also employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 15 years, retiring in 1980. Well known in the area forhis stable of Arabian horses which he thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Brill was a member of Arabian Horse­ men's Association and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law John and Carol Brill of Gobles, Thomas and Linda Brill of Middlevil­ le, David and Vanessa Brill of Hastings, James and Elaine Brill of Hastings; eight grandchil­ dren, sister, Mrs. Clay (Grace) Hivcly of Kala­ mazoo; niece, Mrs. Lee (Janet) Hoke of Plain­ well and nephew, James Staley of Comstock. Funeral services were held Sunday, Decem­ ber 31 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Howard Collver officiating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Jane (Denmark) Smith. She lived in the Detroit area for many years and retired in the early 50s from Sak’s Fifth Avenue. She had lived since 1954 at the Crooked Lake address. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death April 10. 1988. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 29 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery, Detroit Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernard Historical Society. Dwight Everett KALAMAZOO - Dwight Everett, 70 of Kalamazoo and formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, December 24, 1989 at Hillside Manor, Kalamazoo. Mr. Everett was born September 21,1901 in Dewey, Illinois, the son of Sherman and Sadie (Wood) Everett. He attended Lake Odessa Schools. Mr. Everett is survived by two daughters, Shirley House of Santa Maria, California and Martha Cartian of Hillsboro, Oregon; one son, Raymond of Santa Maria, California; two sisters, Mrs. Burton (Lois) Jackson of Flint and Mrs. Lenis (Helen) Eastman of Sunfield and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dewitt. Graveside services were held Friday, December 29 at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Jeffery Lynn Bower HASTINGS - Jeffery Lynn Bower, infant son of Leslie C. Horning and Jeffery Lynn Bower of 902 Lakeview Dr., Hastings died at birth cn Wednesday, December 27, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother, Dustin Horning. Private family services were held. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anion. Pasior. Fbone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 31 - 8:45. Church School; 10:00, Holy Conumnkm. Monday. Jan. I - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tucidsy. Jan. 2 - 9:30 Wordwaichers. Wednesday, Jan. 3 - 7:00 Sarah Circle. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94X-MXM. Kenneth W. Gamer. PuMiir. James R. Barrett. AmI. to Ihe puslor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Nighi. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m Senior High Youth (Houseman Halil. Adult Bible Sludy and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8: 3(1 p.m (Adull Choir) Saturday IO to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broudcasi WBCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastingi, Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9: 30a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade): Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adull Bible Study - no age limits. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 Sonih al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Faller, choir director. Sunday mottling 9:30 a.m. MfowAip Tire; 9:45 Sun­ day School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship: 5 p.m. Youth Fellowship; 6 p.m. Evening Worship. Nursery far all services, transportation pro­ vided to and from morning ser­ vices. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Comer of Broadway and Center, in Hasti^s. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Pad Downie. Interim Rector. Sunday Schedule: Holy Enchahat. 10:00 a.m. during Summer, 10:30 a.m. regular. Wcctatey Enchahats: Wednesday Morning Prayer, 7:15 a.m. Call for inforntion about youth choir. Bi­ ble Study, youth group and other FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Dmiel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par souage. 945-3195 Chare* Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:4* Zorshtp Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. t .owship Worship; b p.m. Wr“* <sday Prayer. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.n>. Sunday School Hour; 11 KM) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Aduhs, Teens and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Ceonpfata Prescription Sorvko HASTINGS SAVIKS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Odasto COLEMAN AGENCY ,1 HatUaft, lac. Insurance lot your Ide. Home. Business and Cor WNEN FUNCHAL H0«H FLEXFAIMC00PMATED ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Muss 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Jan. 7 - 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30. Church School Class's for ail ages; 10:30, Coffee Hour in dm Dining Room; 4DO Junior High Youth Fellowship; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, Jan. 8 - 7:30 Season Meeting. Wednesday. Jan. 10 - 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mile east of Hastings. 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship, 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC­ CHURCH. Nashville. Father Lctm Pohl. Pastor. A mission ol St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Muss 6:30 p.m. Sunday Muss 9:30 a.in. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. X mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at Id a.m.: Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PLNE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Doster Rd.. Rev. Jeffrey VanderWeele Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. ol NATION AL BANK OF HASTINGS Dowling Area lUmbar r.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Honing* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions- • 110 S. Jerterson • 945-3029 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER CUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Coch Ad. — Hastings. M.chigan COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HANFIELD I NITED METHODIST ( III RCHES. Res. Mary Horn officiating. Hwiificlil I nilccl Methodist Church Sunday School 9j in Church 9 Hi Country Chapel I lilted Mclhndlsi Sunday School 9 iilu.m Church in 3l> a.m Hale M. Herbstreith Sterling Bahs HASTINGS - Hale M. Herbstreith, 81 of 7455 S. Broadway, Hastings passed away Monday, Janua.-y 1,1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Herbstreith was bom December 14, 1908 in Galeon, Ohio, the son of August and Vesta (Pritchard) Herbstreith. His family came to the Pritchardville area of Barry County when he was a child and he attended the Weeks School. He was married to Anna P. Hiher, June 10, 1927 in Galena, Illinois. His employment included: milk hauler in Barry County for several years, 19 years at Oliver Equipment Company in Battle Creek and six years at Edison-McGraw Company in Albion. He retired in 1970. He was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. Mr. Herbstreith is survived by wife, Anna; five sons, Hany Herbstreith of Battle Creek, Leon (Sonny) Hcrbstreilh of Durango, Iowa, Richard Herbstreith of Delton, Robert Herbs­ treith of Lake Odessa and Jack Herbstreith of Hastings; four daughters, Marie Henge of Dubuque, Iowa, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Service, Mrs. Bill (Betty) Storm and Mrs. Bob (Gail) Wallace all of Hastings; 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; several step­ grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; step-sister, Zctta Hammermeister of Prudenville. He was preceded in death by brother, August Herbstreith; four grandchildren and one great­ grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 3, at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Reverend Brent Branham officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. EAST LE ROY - Sterling Bahs, 84, of East Le Roy passed away December 25, 1989 at Springbrook Manor of Grand Rapids. Mr. Bahs was bom on May 7,1905 in Castle­ ton Township, the son of John and Emma Bahs. He resided in the Nashville area until 1933, then moving to the Battle Creek area. He was married to Ruth Shaffer on Decem­ ber 25,1926. He was self-employed as a dairy fanner. He was a memrer of the Evangelical Church, which later became the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He was active in Sunday School, and was a Superintendent Mr. Bahs is survived by wife, Ruth and three children; Vonda Baurer of Tiyon, Nebraska; Wendell Bahs of Alamo, Texas; and Catherine Steeby of Kentwood; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Lilah Bahs; two brothers, Gaylord and Harold and an infant son, Emory. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 29, at the Family Altar Chapel, Battle Creek, with Rev. Kyra Jackson and Rev. Don Price officiating. Interment was at the Le Roy Congregational Cemetary in Le Roy Township. Arrangements were made by the Shaw-Estes Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Walter O. Wille HASTINGS - Walter O. Wille, 89 formerly of 328 W. Colfax Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, December 31, 1989 at Thoniapple Manor. Mr. Wille was bom July 20,1900 in Water­ loo, Iowa, the son of Franz and Ida (Belike) Wille. He was raised in the Waterloo area and attended schools there. He was married to Ella M. Poock, June 14, 1922. His employment included: Product Design Engineer for the Clay Equipment Farm Imple­ ment Company in Waterloo, Iowa for several years. In 1946 he assumed the position of plant superintendent for the Oliver Corporation in Shelbyville, Illinois and in 1952 the Oliver Corporation assigned him as plant superinten­ dent at their South Bend, Indiana facilities where he remained until his retirement in 1965 and moved to Hastings. Mr. Wille was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Mr. Wille is survived by daughters and sonsin-law Eleanor and Clarence Fike of Dolton, Illinois, Mary Ernest Moore of Holland; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister, Frieda Rousseau of Waterloo, Iowa; brother, Franz Wille of Omaha, Nebraska and numer­ ous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella in November 1973 and a brother, William Wille. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 4, at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Cletus Wieland FREEPORT - Cletus Wieland, 89 of Free­ port passed away Saturday, December 30,1989 at Lowell Medical Center. Mrs. Wieland was bom on April 22,1900 in Campbell Township, the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Tobias) Winey. She attended the Darby Elementary School. She was married to Charles Wieland on November 3,1920. He preceded her in death in 1960. She lived and fanned in the area all her life. She was a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto. Mrs. Wieland is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William and Ayleen Wieland of Freeport; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Roy and one sister, Ruth. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 2 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, Alto, with Rev. Michael Funderburg officiating. Burial was at the Bowne Menonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Grace Brethren Church Building Fund. A-rangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Ray F. Neeb LAKE ODESSA - Ray F. Neeb, 91, former­ ly of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, Decem­ ber 29,1989 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mr. Neeb was bom on October 24,1898 in Campbell Township, the son of Louis and Minnie (Goush) Neeb. He attended the Darby and Freeport Rural Schools. He was married to Ethel Allcrding on August 11,1927 in Hastings. She preceded him in death October 16, 1986. He and his wife owned and operated Neeb Food and Locker Plant in Lake Odessa for 13 years and The Roselawn Motel for 22 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Dike Odessa Christian Reformed Church. Mr. Neeb is survived by one son, Louis of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Gloria) Sutherland of Woodland; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Meryl Neeb of Hastings. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elma and Letha. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 2 at ihe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Ben Ridder officiating. Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. Josie A. Robb* DELTON - Josie A. Robbe, 99 of Delton passed away Monday, December 25, 1989 in Lecanto, Florida. Mrs. Robbe was bom, June 4, 1890 at Canton, the daughter of George W. and Mary A. (Toiler) Smith. She was married to John D. Robbe, October 23, 1937. Mrs. Robbe retired in 1945, after teaching 36 years in the Monnier School System, West Detroit Mrs. Robbe and her husband owned and operated restaurants in Plymouth and in Wayland. She is survived by one step-son, Kenneth J. (Cynthia) Robbe of Hastings; one step­ daughter, Mrs. Paul R. (Doris) Sare of Monticello, Indiana; one brother, Andrew G. Smith of Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Vent (Helen) Hooper of Delton; 14 step-grandchildren; 14 great step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Sheldon Cemetery, Canton. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, a Guardian Chapel. Russell L. Mix NASHVILLE - Russell L. Mix. 62 of 9825 Maple Grove Road, Nashville passed away Wednesday, December 27, 1989 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Mix was born on February 23,1927 in Nashville, the son of Kenneth and Vada (Hummel)) Mix. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville High, graduating in 1945. He served in the United Stales Army during World War 11. He was married to Barbara Laurie on July 22,1950 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Oliver Corporation in Battle Creek for 14 years and E.W. Bliss for 24 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Mix is survived by his wife, Barbara; one son, Terrence of Nashville; one daughter, Catherine Hay lock of Bellevue; four grandchil­ dren; his mother, Vada Mix of Nashville; two brothers, Roger Mix of Hastings and Richard Mix of Kaysville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth and a brother, John. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 29 at the Nashville Baptist Church with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Association or the Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Louis G. GilliUand HASTINGS - Louis G. GilliUand, 91, of Thomapple Lake, Hastings passed away Satur­ day, December 30, 1989. Mr. GilliUand was born June 23, 1898 in Lakeview, Ohio. He retired from Oldsmobile in 1962 after 43 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; four daughters, Mrs. Loren (Elnore “Sally”) Holbrook of Lansing. Mrs. Bill (Helen) Hixeobaugh of Lake St Helen, Mrs. Bob (Gerri) Gray of Grand Ledge and Joan Covell of Lans­ ing; two sons, Merritt (Edith) GilliUand of Eaton Rapids and Douglas (Jean) GilliUand of Lansing; several grandchildren, great­ grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one nephew, Bill Waterman of Saginaw. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 3, at the Gorsline-Runciman I anting Chapel with the Reverend William Barber, Pastor of the Miller Road Bible Church offi­ ciating. Burial was in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Martha E. Lynn VERMONTVILLE - Mirth, E.Lynn, S3 of 240 N. Seminary Sneer, Vermontville pasied away Friday, December 22,1989 in duriooe. Mn. Lynn waa bora on April 13, 1906 in Saginaw Couay, the daughter of Frank and Augusta (Rhode) Hetuke. She lived in Vermontville the last 17 years, coming from Lansing where she lived for 31 yean . She was a member of the Zion Lutheran church. Woodland. Mrs. Lynn is survived by two daughters, Doerrs Anderson of Grand Haven and Midge (Lila) lanrmsek of Vermontville; two arms, Daniel Lynn of Dewitt and William Lynn of Vander Cuok Lake; 17granddaldren; sia great grandchildren; two simera, Bertha Diettich and Hilda Clapp, both of Merrill; a brother Clar­ ence Henake of Houghton Lake and a special aunt, Arma. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday. December 26 st the Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland with Rev. Alan Sonler officiating. Burial was at the Laporte Cemetery, Midland County. Memorial contribution may be nude to ihe Zien Lutheran Church or Heart and Lung Association. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Richard Lona WUUk HASTINGS - Richard Loen Wilkins, 62 of 360 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings passed away Sunday, December 31,1919 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Wilkins was bom on August 7,1927 in Hastings, the son of Loren and Helen (Town­ scud) Wilkins. Ho was raised in the Hastings ana and attended Hastings schools. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War 11 He was employed at die Barry Couay Rond Commission for 39 yean, retiring in June of 1989. He waa an avid outdoorsmao. enjoyed hunting and fithing, He was a member of the Hastings American Legion Post, Hastings Eagles Lodge. Mr. Wilkins is survived by daughter, Mrs. William (Helen) Sweet of Battle Creek; son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Anita Wilkins of Princcsion, Minnesota; parents, Loren and Helen Wilkins of Hastings; sisters. Marge Vandecar and Mrs. Mark (Susan) Strow of Hastings; brother, Donald Wilkins ofHastings; grandchildren: Tim, Chris and Lisa Sweet, also Richard and Jennie Wilkins. He was preceded in death by brother, Gerald Wilkins in 1960. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thuraday. January 4, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Frances A. Lumbert QaraL Gillespie IONIA - Frances A. Lumbert, 74 of Ionia passed away Sunday, December24,1989 al his residence. Mr. Lumbert was bom September 13,1915 in Detroit, the son of Claude and Gladh (Sayers) Lumbert. He attended Sebewa School in Ionia County. He was married to Wilma Wilson Murray on Septembers, 1959 in Belding. He lived most of his life in Ionia. He was employed at Chrysler Corporation for several years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 998 of Ionia and a Life Member of the National Trap­ pers Association and Southern Michigan Trap­ pers Association. HASTINGS - Oars L Gillespie, 90 of 219 W. Clinton Street, Hastings passed away Monday, January 1, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Gillespie was born August 3,1899 in Ostemo Township, Kalamazoo County, the daughter of Edgar and Lillie (Holladay) Keyes. She was raised in Kalamazoo County and attended schools there. Lived in Montana for a short time before coming to the Hastings area as a teenager. She was married to Elmer E. Gillespie, December 4,1918, she and her husband farmed on the Center Road in Castleton Township for many yean before moving into Hastings in the early 1950s. Mrs. Gillespie was employed at Pennock Hospital is a nurses aide for about 25 years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Women’s Circle of the Church, the Garden Club and Pennock Hospi­ tal Guild. Mrs. Gillespie is survived by two daughters, Mn. Leo (MarcelJe) Holmstrom of Howell, Mn. Robert (Doris) Shimkus of San Antonio, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenith and Elise Gillespie of Gun Lake, Lyle and Eileen Gillespie of Gun Lake; nine grandchil­ dren, 13 great-grandchildren; step-sister, Meta Haywood of Hastings. She was preceded in death by husband, Elmer in 1957, two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be Thursday, January 4, from 3-5p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 5, at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Philip L. Brown offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Pennock Hospital or charity of one’s choice. Mr. Lumbert is survived by his wife, Wilma; six sons, Frances of Lansing, James of Dewitt, Clifford of Sunfield, Jerry and Robert of Port­ land and Larry of Gratten, Connecticut; four daughters, Gladh Thelen of Fowler, Wilma Jean Lumbert of Lansing, Wendy Mater of Mulliken and Cindy Drake of Ionia; one step daughter, Sue Vincent of Grand Rapids; 32 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Nonna Wright of Kalkaska; three brothers, Frank of Portland, Claude of Kalkas­ ka and Wayne of Portland. He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne; a brother, Kenneth; a sister, Wilma and a step son, Michael Murray. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 28 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Kenneth Harger offi­ ciating. Burial was at the East Sebewa Cemetery. CORRECTION: In last week’s Banner story on Brenda Rizor earning a car from Mary Kay Cosmet­ ics company, it was incorrectly slated that the company buys back showcases from con­ sultants who decide to get out of Mary Kay. Consultants keep their showcases, but the company buys back inventory at 90 percent. Mary Elaine Lockwood DELTON - Mary Elaine Lockwood, 62 of Trails End, Wilkinson Lake, Delton passed away Thursday, December 28, 2989. Mrs Lockwood was bom March 16,1927 in South Haven, the daughter of Harold and Martha (Hale) Porter. She had lived at the present address since 1962, and was formerly of Kalamazoo. She was a member of Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton. She was married to Donald Lock wood, June 23, 1946. She is survived by her husband, Donald; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Rose) Moore of Mio, and Miss Donna Lockwood of Ypsilanti; one son, PluI Lockwood of Delton; two grandchil­ dren; one sister, Mrs. Juanita Weise of Santa Maria, California; two brothers, Robert Porter of Sarua Maria, California and Howard Porter of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, January 1, at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Elmer Faust officiating. Cremation services were held Tuesday, January 2. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church, envelopes available at the funeral home. Irene Myrtle Foote VERMONTVILLE-Irene Myrtle Forte. 83. of 1315 Shaytown Rd., Vermontville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 1989, at the Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital of Charlotte. Mrs. Foote was born on September 5,1906 in Sourh Dakota, the daughter of Alonzo and Alma (Stone) Frank. She was a resident of Kalamo Township since 1946. She was married to Dale K. Foote on July 10, 1926 in Lansing. He proceeded her in death in July of 1977. She was employed at Dean’s Market, The Charlotte Chair Company, The Vermontville Locker, and The Wardwell Insurance Agescy. Mrs Foote is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Bill) Hess of Huntsville, Alaba­ ma; Pat (Mrs. Kendall) Sayles, and PhyUis (Mrs. Leo) Trumble, both of VennoacriHe. Three sous. Dale Jr. and wife, Lorraine, Edwin and wife, Alice, both of Vermontville; aad Raymond and wife. Mary, of Sierra Vista, Arizona. 17 grandchildren, 30 great­ grandchildren. Sister, Bernice Anderson of Battle Creek. Two brothers, Samuel Rank of Butte, Montana, and Joe Pardon of Spokane, Washington. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 18, 1989 at The Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment was at Ihe Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funer­ al Home of Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to die Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund. Stores Close CantliHiad from peg* 1 don’t understand it There are people who need used clothing end our prices are reaeonable.** Edwards said she hopes to be able io sell the store’s back stock before closing. Karen Despres, who has been active in community affairs, said she will tty to sell all of her stock before her scheduled closing at the end of this month. Karen’s Kubby Hole ha sold gift heats and a few craft supplies. "I’m too small, and maybe too specialised," Despres said. "I don’t have the capital or the room to fall back on anything except the gift items." She blamed the closing on "lack of business; peofde don’t shop here." Despres bought the Pandora’s Bex shop in May 1988 and moved to her present location in November of that year. She has been active in the Chamber of Commerce and was co-chair of the Hattiags Christmas parade. She also served as a division chair for the 1989 Barry Area United Way campaign. When asked what she will do now. she answered, "I don’t know, look for a job. I guess. This is the most expensive bobby Tve ever had." Despres said that as far as she knows, no one yet is moving in to fill the vacancy at her store. She has rented the space monthly from Bruce Marsteller, whom she called "a very nice man to do business with." She said, Td like to thank everyone who’s helped me and done business with me.** Karen's Kubby Hole is having a storewide sale this month, with items marked 50 percent off. "I’ll close my doors Jan. 31, no matter what.” she said. There also has been a rumor that the Little Brown Jug, at 114 S. Jefferson St., will close, but proprietor Judy Brown said it isn't true. The local bar has been involved in litigation with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission over its liquor license. The LCC ordered Brown to have the license transferred to another person or corporation within six months, but the decision is being appealed. Doug Cunningham of Lansing, attorney for the Little Brown Jug, said "We intend to pursue the matter as far as we can until we get the: iding reversed.” A former employee of the bar was convicted of taking part in the sale of cocaine on the premises in the summer of 1987. An administrative hearing was held last summer and the LCC found the local establishment guilty of allowing the sale or use of a controlled substance on the licensee’s premises. The Little Brown Jug appealed, but the decision was upheld Oct. 31. The Little Brown Jug, even if its latest appeal is not successful, will continue to hold the liquor license at least until May. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1990 — Page 7 A look back at ‘first baby’ winners, 1936-89 Mueller-Patient exchange wedding vows The First Baptist Church of Hastings was the setting for the Sept. 2, 1989, wedding of Diana Lyn Patient and Kendrcw Arthur Mueller, with the Rev. Kenneth Gamer officiating. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Doris Curtises to observe 50th anniversary All relatives, friends and acquaintances of Elwin and Alberta Curtis are invited to send them a card in honor of their 50lh wedding an­ niversary which is Jan. 10. They will be celebrating with a family dinner. The Curtises have three children, Bonnie and Barry Donaldson. Betty Scobey and Jerry and Cathy Curtis. They also have four grand­ sons and a granddaughter. Their address is 1610 North Jefferson, Hastings. 49058. Patient. Riverside Drive. Battle Creek. Her husband is the son of Art and Ann Mueller, Quimby Road, Hastings. Metro* of honor was Kimberly KoningRandall. Other attendants were Tami Grizzle, Keri Mueller, and Rosy Patient. Flowergirl was Carrie Bolthouse. Best nun was Brian VanAman. and groomsmen were Dan Winebrenncr. Bryan Travis and Dan Patient. Ring bearer was B.J. VanAman. Ushers were Bill Patient, Steve Patient, Lee Lundquist, Carl Tobias Jr., Dan Smith and Mike Wood. The reception was at Dari's Banquet Hall and Restaurant. The bride received a bachelor's degree in physical therapy in 1989 from Grand Valley State University. She is a physical therapist at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. The groom, a 1986 graduate of Argubright Business College, attends Spring Arbor Col­ lege. He is a general accountant at FlexFab lac., Hastings. After a trip to the Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island, the couple are at home in Richhad. 1936 — Hazel Vivian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kidder, bom at 3:15 a.m. Jan. I. 1937 — Patrick Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Taffee. born at 10 p.m. Jan. 1. 1938 - Janet Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thaler, bom al 3:30 p.m. Jan. I. 1939 — Donald Jay. son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falconer, bom at 3:55 a.m. Jan. I. 1940 — Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, bom at 7:25 a.m. Jan. 1. Information is unavailable for the first babies bom from 1941 to 1946. 1947 — Roberta Gean Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harl Daniels. R2 Hastings, bom just 6 minutes after the year of 1947 had begun, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. 1948 — Robert Henry Beus, Jr.. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bells of Nashville, bom 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. 1949 — Kristine Ann Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gardner. R4 Hastings, bom at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. I. weighing 8 lbs., 12 ozs. 1950 — Dexter Harold Tobias, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tobias, 636 E. Grand, born at 2:14 on Jan. 1, weighing an even seven pounds. 1951 — Denise Mechel Moinette. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moinette, Freeport, bom al 11:15 p.m. on Jan. 2, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs. 1952 — Diane Sue Seeber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Seeber. R2 Hastings, bom 12:40 p.m. on Jan. 1. 1953 — Michael Clinton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton J. Payne, Rl Nashville, 11:52 p.m. on Jan. 1. Michael weighed 6 lbs. 'A oz. 1954 — Patricia June Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Percy Clark. R2 Hastings, bom Jan. 1, 2 hours, 20 minutes after the new year. 1955 — Gary Lee Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard L. Nicholson, bom 9:26 a.m. on Jan. 2. weighing 8 pounds. 1956 — Michael Henry Stehr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hany Stehr, Freeport, bom 11 a.m. on Jan. 4, 83 hours after new years, weighing 10 pounds. 1957 — Kathy Jane Havens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Havens, Hastings, bom 11:45 p.m. on Jan. 2, weighing 5 pounds. 1958 — Jeffrey Paul Geiger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Geiger of Woodland, bom 2:39 a.m.. Thursday. Jan. 2. at Pennock, weighing 6 pounds. 2 ounces. 1959 — Kerry Lynn, son of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Frank Hcacock. Heath Road, bom 10:08 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 1. weighing 7 lbs., 10 ozs. 1960 — Brenda Kay. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vaughn. 701 Newton Court, born 3:42 p.m.. Friday. Jan. I. weighing 5 lbs.. 15 ozs. 1961 — Darlene K»v Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clark. R2 Hastings, bom 5:28 on Jan. 1. (same parents as in 1954). 1962 — Jill Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Smith. R3 Hastings, bom 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 3. 1963 — Lucy Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hinckley. Route 3, Hastings, bom at 4:55 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, weighing 5 pounds. 9 ounces. 1964 — Wesley Kahler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kahler. Rl Delton, bom at 8: 25 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 2. 1965 — Daniel Bumford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bumford. R3 Bellevue, bom 9: 41 a.m. on Friday, Jan. I. 1966 — Melissa Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Konieczny. 1029 S. East, bom at 12:14 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 2, 7 pounds, 1414 ounces. 1967 — Dawn Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linford L. Smith, 718 E. Clinton, bom at 9:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. I. weighing 7 pounds. 4’4 ounces. 1968 — Angela Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Henry of 512 S. Dibble, was bora at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1968, to win. She weighed 7 pounds, 1414 ounces. 1969 — Stacy Lynn Lancaster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert (Meridee Taliaferro) Lancaster, 736 N. Michigan, bom at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1. Stacy weighed 7 pounds even. 1970 — John Henry Sprague, son of Joe C. and Barbara (Overley) Sprague, Rl Nashville, bom at 12:04 a.m. Thuraday, Jan. 1, weighing 6 pounds. 1016 ounces. 1971 — Aaron Peter Moskalik. son of Mr. and Mrs. James (Judith) Moskalik of R4, Hastings, bom Jan. 4, 1971 at 8:25 a.m. 1972 — Maggie James, daughter of Kyle and Betty (Belson) James, 721 E. Bond, bora Jan. I at 2:22 p.m., 8 lbs., 7 ounces. 1973 — Travis Charles Sunlheimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Sunlheimer of R2. Hastings, bom at 12:14 p.m. Jan. 1. weighing 9 pounds. 1 ounce. 1974 — Joshua Paul Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwards of 114 E. Walnut, Hastings, born at 4:50 p.m. Jan. 1. weighing 7 pounds. 1516 ounces. 1975 — Heidi Ann Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henry, of Carlton Center Mobile Village. Hastings, bora at 7:57 a.m., Jan. 1, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces. 1976 — Joseph Charles Shaneck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shaneck, of 9360 Nashville Road. Hastings, bom al 5:22 p.m., Jan. 1. weighing 6 pounds, 7% ounces. 1977 — Sheldon Harold Skinner, son of Gordon and Gale Skinner of 319 Greenwood Court, Middleville, bom at 11:25 a.m. Jan. I, weighing 8 pounds, 556 ounces. 1978 — Amanda Jean Bryans, daughter of Frank and Pamela Sue (Dean) Bryans of 115 1/2 Main Street, Nashville, bom at 1:43 p.m. Jan. 3, weighing 10 pounds, 3 ounces. 1979 — Jacob Lee Carpenter, son of Robert and Robin (Featheriy) Carpenter of 736 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, born at 12:34 a.m. Jan. I, weighing 7 pounds, 796 ounces. 1980 — Sarah Betti Hughes, daughter of John and Ruth Hughes, of 417 Middle Street, Nashville, bom at 11:50 a.m., Jan. 3. weighing 7 pounds and 4 ounces. 1981 — Joseph Edward Davis, son of San­ dra Davis, of Hastings, bora al 10:16 p.m. Jan. 2, weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces. 1982 — San Faye Capers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dea Capers of 1630 Starr School Road, Hastings, bon 8:28 a.m. Jaa. 1, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces. 1983 — Crystal Ann PettengiU, daughter of Laurie Yesh and Tim Pettengill of 607 Mill St., Hastings, born 32 seconds after midnight. Jan. 1, weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces. 1984 — Heather Marie Burroughs, daughter of Kathleen and Monte J. Burroughs of 130 S. Grove St., Defon, bora 7:12 a.m. Jan. 1, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces. 1965 — Jennifer Ann Conklin, daughter of Diana and Dennis Conklin of 6334 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, bora at 5:08 a.m. Jan. 3, weighing 6 pounds, 1366 ounces. 1986 — Christopher Louis Olson, son of Rons and Richard Obon of2220 S. Broadway Road, Hastings, bora al 1:31 a.m. Jan. 3, weitdiina 8 Bounds. 7 ounces 1987 — Jessica Ruth Wenger, daughter of probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of sold deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of Ihe date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. December 29, 1989 DOROTHY I. CUSTER Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative . 44 Park Street, Ashville, Ohio 43103 Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE B FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49056 tectod by this hooring. TAKE NOTICE: On January 18. IW0 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probata, a hearing will bo hold on the petition ol Dorothy I. Custer requesting that Dorothy L. Custer be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Marvin Brice Custer, deceased, who lived at 44 Porte Street, Ashville, Ohio, who died August 29, 1989; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated May 3, 1989, be admitted to Cma No. B9-254-CH ROBERT T. HAYB and WKMAG HAYES 220B Gun Lake Rood Hastings, Ml 49053 Jaffray L. Yovngsma (P-40393) SteGCL. HUDSON, O« B FSHOt DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE •4®5 Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Warner, along with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cusack, all of Lake Odessa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Shelisa Mai and Michael Charles. Shelisa is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently attending Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. She will graduate in June. Michael is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1988 graduate of Michigan State University He is currently employed al Electrical Motor Shop Construction in Battle Creek. An April 7, 1990. wedding is being planned. Friends and relatives are asked to join the family in celebrating the 50th wedding an­ niversary of parents and -grandparents Leon and Bah Martz at an open house Jan. 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings from 2 to 5 p.m. Dah Dingman and Leon Martz were mar­ ried at her parents' home on Dec. 31, 1939. Their children are Larry and Wanda Martz of E. w«ic. III.. and Wendall and Gloria Ar4- >ur of Hastings. They have 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. No gifts, please. UPPER DENTURE *295 PARTIAL DENTURE *335 The children of Delbert and Betty Lytic re­ quest the presence of friends and relatives Saturday, Jan. 6. to celebrate the couple's 50th wedding anniversary at Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville. No gifts, please. The Lytles were married Jan. 6. 1940. in Union City. Ohio. Delbert is retired from E.W. Bliss Co. of Hastings and Betty is semi-retired from Mid­ dleville Tool and Die Co. .wise Hoallngs, Ml 49O5B 945-3495 Marring* Llcanaes: Esri Michael Smith, 31, Middleville Deborah Sue Emmel, 27, Middleville. Dm EQis Marshall, 26, PlaiaweU and Cdunie Lyan Owens, 16, Ohio. Gten MaMaa Kremmin, 28, Hastays rad Debra Jane Root, 28, Charlotte. Freak W. Hissed, 60, Nashville and Mildred KeatNey, 60, Nashville. ovombor 3. 1971, bo admitted to requested that the heirs at tew be determined. Creditors of fho docoaod are notified that oil 222 W. Apple Strwt । of ihe date of publication of this notice. Notice Hastings, Michigan 49058 614^3495 Specializing in affordable complete resume service. BARBARA KtNT BY: Rkhord J. Hudson OoneMGlopgow. Dap«. StwM Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies Grand Rapids 10% OFF Entire Showroom Area! Sale Starts January 8 — Ends January 27 W HOURS. 14on. thru Fri. Conhnutng rhe lroa>i'On ct "The Prertiot Hornet tn Town In George H. Broun" od to entitled persons appearIng of record. December 27, 19B9 Richard J. Hudson (P1S220) S«GH. HUDSON. GH t FISHER Mrwt, Hostings, Ml in this county, sate to tho Mghosi biddor aH of the intorool of dofondont(s) in and to Professional Resame Service 2330 44th St, S.E., All Wallpaper 10% OFF All Linoleum 10% OFF (Special Orders Only) • All Carpeting 10% Off (Special Orders Only) • All Window Treatments 20 % OFF • All Hardwood 10% OFF • All Area Rugs 10% OFF • All Vinyl T>le 10% OFF sale ~: MOLES For more information and rates call Ann at Wise Personnel 948-8600. J WINTER J ‘CLEARANCE SALE* *40%-90% Off; Great savings on a wide of selection of ... 4 ■ — ....... — - — — - ... - * • Fan -au a OB Winter WUIBWI Clothing w-wwwwwa •- Drums* I Sportswear • Sleepwear • Etc. * * Friday, Jan. til 5,1999 6Starts ’tU 9 p.». (Closed 6 p.w.) I99B0 Oak Drive L1vonte.Michigon4Bl54 WARTS Laser Surgery ***************** * .. (•/») SKIN CANCER a Sal. 9 to 3:00 rrs agikl Bora Ok, 27 to Robin Dormer and Wayne Hoffman of Hailing, Tune: 8:29 a.m. Weight: 6 lb. 7* ou. Bora Dee. 27 Io lady and Kenneth Brown of Haaiag, Time: 9:S4 a m. Weight: 6 1*. 2W ou. Tracy and Scott Andenon. formerly of Hawing, an the proud parent, of Ailey Krone. Aahley waa bora on Dec. 24 anl weighed 5 ba. 14 ou. Briaaay Lynn, bora Dec. 28 to Gregory and Annes Rnffier of ClnriaviUe. She wra bora in St. Mary', Hoaptal in Grand Rapid*. Weight: 8 be. 14 on. Happy grarafrwrm, are Mr. and Mn. Lucy Raffier of Haatiroa and Mr. and Mr, Erwin Harwood of Clertavdle before Non. Rkhord H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on tho petition of Barbara Kott MRlONKl SIRVICCS IM ~ *1.0. Himebaugh DOS -O.O. White DOS *G. Mancawicx DOS CALL TODflV 948-82M • HRSTinCS SATELLITE SEOVICEi (W I (616) 455-0810 Let Us Help You Start The Neu- Year Right. 1225 W. STATE ST. (nexttomcDonalds) Bora Dec. 27 to Ronald and Dawn Kauff­ man of Clarksville. Time: 3:37 a.m. Weteta5 lbs. 516 ozs. Brogan was born Dec, 19 k> Julie and John Bodeanailler. Weight: 7 Ito. 7 ora.. 20* in­ cbm long. tected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January IB, 1990 ot9:X a.m.. CRAIG WILLIAM OCRRY 1745 S. Honovor Sfrwt Hostings. Ml 4905B Robort L. Byington (P-27421) DEPOT LAW OmCB Nona of FottcaosuRf by th» American Dan to I A«s’n. 'Our on premiiei lab provides individual * eHkieni service. "Free denlure consultation A •vaminolion. Roll In The New Lytles to celebrate 50th anniversary ITS A BOY Bom Dec. 27 to John and Michele Stevens of Delton. Time: 9:49 p.m. Weight: 10 lbs. IW ozs. 6 FUe No. 89-20276-SE Estate of DORIS A. BROG. Docoosod. Social Security No. 370-26-7965. TO AU HTERESTED PERSONS: 945-9557 PREMIUM CUSTOM Warner-Cusack to wed April 7 Area BIRTHS: Legal Notices Estate of MARVIN BRICE CUSTER, DECEASED. Social security no. 300-C7-6717. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Leon and Hah Martz to mark 50 years Cindy and Mart Wenger of 3247 Bender Road, Middleville, bom at 9:29 p.m. Jan. 3, weighing 9 pounds, 11 *4 ounces. 1988 — Kimberly Anne Case, daughter of Tim and Tammy Case of 1805 Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, bom at 6:17 a.m. Jan. I. weighing 8 pounds. 14 ounces. 1989 — Cynthia May Nesbitt, daughter of Teresa and Steven Nesbitt of 211 E. Main Street. Middleville, bom at 7:49, Jan. 1, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. * # * Saturday, Jan. 6,19 a.at. to 5 p.m. * * “ * * * is one of the most safe and effec­ tive means of removal. If you have a mole that you have been questioning, call the Bom Clinic. They have 13 years of ex­ perience in LASER SURGERY. Re-' move skin growths before they be­ come malignant. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8887 GULL ROAD, RICHLAND -6Z9-4231 * £***************** Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th St- S.L Just east ot Brctoh) • Grand Rapids, Mi. 49508 (616) 455-3550 (1/4) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1990 Legal Notices wnettr—rruM DEFAULT taring boon moil In toe condition ol a The Ceonty of Barry NOTICE OF FOMCLMUM BALI i February 24.1000. by DAVID G. BRADFORD. SR. d CMROTNf A. BRADFORD. hueband and wife. mertgegen. to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER- Hon. Thomas 5. Evoland Caso No. 89-239 CH GERALDINE STAMPFLER. Plaintiff, vs. JACK L. McCARTY, Defendant David J. DeGraw (P37390) Attorney for Plaintiff 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 (616)781-9851 TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a public sale to the highest bidder of the following described premises, to-wit: Port of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 9. Town I North, Range B West, lying West of M-37. described os commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 9 for a place of beginning; thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet to the one-quarter Uno. thence East on the one-quarter lino 1700 feet more or loss to the place of beginning, containing 37 acres more or less, in­ cluding riparian rights on Mud Lake. Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservation and exception of record. on the 12th day of February, 1990, at 3:30 p.m. inside the front door of the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan. This sale is pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Honorable Thomas S. Evekmd. Circuit Judge, on August 15. 1989, foreclosing that certain Land Contract dated April 12, 1977, and entered into by and between Thaddeus Stampflor and Geraldine Stompflwr. husband and wife, os Vendors and Jock L. McCarty and Lin­ do McCarty, husband and wile, as Purchasers. The balance duo on said land Contract was adjudged to bo Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Forty­ eight and 94/100 Dollars (S31.248.94), with interest at the rate of seven (7%) percent per annum from February 28. 1987, together with court costs taxed at Eighty-one and 56/100 Dollars ($81.56). The sale will be conducted by a County Clerk or a Deputy County Clerk, or a deputy sheriff on behalf of the County Clerk, of Barry County, Michigan. Dated: December 28, 1989 SCHROEDER. DoGRAW, KENDALL 4 MAYHALL Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 Telephone (616) 781 -9851 (2/8) totnod having beco^xa agaeativa by reason of such Nana S HB»Y GIVEN toot on January 12. NO, at 2.-00 o'clock Bottom Ctondard Timo In the will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der at public tato. lor too purpose of satisfyIng too I*-1 * ' - ana ’4 ooecnoea I . ..4. , J as 4^1 1-------. ■euro or mtentgan, voipows That part of lor I erf ARNOLD'S PLAT according to too recorded plat thereof oe recorded In liber 5 of Plate on pogo 77. Barry County Records describ- 4 minutoe coot along the easterly lino of said tot, 10 toot tor too ptoce at beginning, thence south 33 at Mid tot, itoncu north 44 dogrssi 24 nrinutai O/H) WET BASEMENT? JONMSTOWWrSmMP BOMB FOR FREE ESTIMATES CM FeR Ftes: 1-B0G44M232 m Grand Ammo.- 243-7S70 December 13, 1989 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Motion approved designating Clerk os coor­ dinator for Federal Surplus Property. Approved motion to obtain membership in The Wholesale Club. Authorized payment of vouchers in amount of $3,302.92. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (1/4) Timothy Leary wrong, ex-drug abuser says Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently read that Timothy Leary, the radical LSD champion of the. ’60s, told a group of college students in Alabama that people should have the right to use drugs if they want to. He also said America’s war on drugs is really a war against freedom of choice. As a former drug abuser. I would like to say that Mr. Leary is wrong. Most people who abuse drugs are not in control of their lives. A person may choose to Start using a drug, but after a while the drug begins to use him. If this were not true, please tell me why a person using drugs and/or alcohol will forfeit all his money, his right to drive a car and his personal freedom (by committing crimes and being jailed), and destroy relationships with those he loves most in order to get his hands on a drug that his body and/or his mind craves. I hope everyone who is being used by drugs will find the strength to move toward conquer­ ing his or her addiction. There is plenty of help out there, and much of it is free or covered by medical insurance. — C.G.C. Dear C.G.C.: Thanks for a fine letter. A good place to start is with a call to a drug abuse hotline. Here are three very good ones: 1-8OO-ALCOHOL. 1-800-662-HELP (Spanish Hotline: 1-800-66AYUDA) and 1-800-COCAINE. financially, so 1 offered to lend her my wed­ ding gown and veil. She was thrilled. The wedding is two weeks away, and I have not received an invitation, although my parents have been invited. My mother was told “confidentially” that the family is having trouble keeping the numbers down. 1 am angry and hurt. My parents find themselves in a very awkward position; I was looking forward to seeing the bride in my gown. Am I out of line? — Stunned in California. Dear Stunned: To be married in a borrowed gown and not invite the person who offered it is in the worst possible trste. That bride must be a brass-plated, world-class klutz, and her parents are no better. This is the ultimate in chutzpah. Let the dead ba dead, she states Wonders If oho did rigM thing Dear Ann Landers: Please say something to people who can’t let go of a loved one who has died. They leave his or her room exactly as it was and turn it into a shrine. Pictures are all over the place. It gives me the creeps. Why can't people accept the fact that dead is dead and life is for the living? — Mr. Realist in Illinois. Dear Realist: If people want to leave the room of a loved one exactly as it was, what business is it of yours? Why begrudge them this small comfort? Each person must handle grief in his or her own way. There is no standard that should be adhered to, so lighten up. buster. Dear Ann Landen: Two years ago I found that my husband had been molesting our 15-year-old daughter. He had 19 years in the military and was getting ready to retire. When I turned him in, his retirement money went out the window. He was prosecuted, found guilty and received a dishonorable discharge. He was sentenced to 15 years in Fort Leavenworth. Now I must make good on all our debts because my husband no longer receives any pay. I am working two jobs in order to make ends meet. I also must pay a $3,000 hospital bill and a $1,200 doctor bill. (1 had to put my daughter in the hospital for psychiatric help because she couldn't handle what had happen­ ed to her.) She must continue to get therapy, and this doesn’t come cheap. I’m working seven days a week and rarely get more than four hours’ sleep a night. 1 am exhausted and barely hanging on. 1 hate to ad­ mit it, Ann, but sometimes I think we would Loans gown, but no Invitation Dear Ann Lauders: Several months ago I learned that a friend was getting married. I have known her 20 years, and our parents are dose. 1 knew that the family is struggling Politician* long-winded? Dear Ann Landers: Politicians are suppos­ ed to be the longest-winded members of the human species. Can you tell me who holds the record for non-stop talking? — J.R. from Portland, Ore. Dear J.R.: It was a member of the U.S. Senate from your own stale: Wayne Morse. In 1953 he spoke on the Tidelands Oil Bill for 22 hours and 26 minutes. It made the 1989 Guin­ ness Book of World Records. have been better off if I had kepi my mouth shut and not turned my husband in. For sure, our lives would’ve been a lot less com­ plicated. Any comment? — "Mrs. Jones" Dear Mrs. Jones: Drive those doubts out of your mind. You did the right thing. No mother with a shred of decency would keep quiet and permit her child to be sexually abus­ ed, no matter what the cost. Our office spoke with Dan Trew, public af­ fairs officer at Fort Sheridan, III. Your case was handled fairly, in accordance with military law. He explained that family members are entitled to full privileges until the sentence and discharge have been approv­ ed by the secretary of the Army. The review process can take as long as two years, during which you receive all the entitlements and benefits. I suggest that you contact a bankruptcy ex­ Crt and consider fUtag. There is no disgrace going this route when a person is left with crushing debt through no fault of his or her owa. I realize this was a severe How, especially so dote to your husband’s retirement. Please consider counseling. You need a professional on wheat you can unload your anger and frustration. Good tack, dear. rto visnorv for wmuniify hi hmui Dear Ana Landen: Since everyone reads your column, I'm sure if you prim this the people who need to see it will. Dear Friends sad Neighbors: You are all aware that my hutband is terminally ill. We do act atk that you run errands or bring food or tend flowers. What we do find surprising is With the flip of the calendars to 1990, the community will have a new superintendent of Lakewood Public Schools, as Thomas Makela, coming from Indian River, assumed the responsibilities of William Eckstrom, who retired Dec. 30. Last week's Lakewood News had a photo with caption of owners Beverly Daniels and daughter Penny Hummel at Hometown Ap­ parel, which is a family clothing store. There was a full house at Central United Methodist Church Dec. 24 at the morning ser­ vice. The chancel choir, under the direction of Douglas Trembadi, with Christine Cunn­ ingham at the organ, performed a cantata with solos by Frances Morris, Norma Stowell. John McDowell, the Rev. Keith Laidler and a duet by Doug Trembath and Carole Reiser. William Eckstrom was the narrator. The Christinas Eve service at Central Church had a full congregation. The service included tigMug of the Advent candle by the Valentine family, hymns, an anthem by the chancel choir, a solo by the pastor, a message and commotion. '• $19470 per month delivered Take Advantage Of Holiday Values On Escort And Ranger From Your Ford Dealer And Ford Credit. We know holiday giving is the job of the guy in the red suit, but we couldn't resist this one. Right now your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company are giving cash back that you can keep or apply to your down payment. Qualified buyers can get a 1990 Ford Ranger "S Phis" 4x2 with power steer­ ing. deluxe wheel trim, interval wipers and all-season tires for just -S194.70 a month when you finance through Ford Credit. Or. a 1990 Ford Escort Pony with front-wheel drive, rear defroster and Dear New York: You hit it when you said maybe folks stay away because they don’t know what to say. You told them. And very nicely, too. Thanks for performing a valuable service for a lot of people today. And God bless you, dear. Is alcohol mining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize ft, How to Dea! With It, How To Conquer It" can turn things around. Send a self addressed, long business-size envelope end a check or money orderfor S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landen, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990. LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: WITH GiVNG SO MUCH TUB HOUDAY SEASON, WEHE GETHNG NASTY IfTTMlS $17205 per month delivered that you haven't phoned to see how we are getting along, much less dropped by for a brief visit. 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Ford Credit Example uf a typical finance transaction not necessarily for a particular transaction Payment based on MSRP including freight, tax. title, and license plate transfer fee. 13.66 Annual Percentage Rate Financing for 60 months u itli Sl.tNxi down payment or Escort and -Sl.n*Hi on Ranger. S»-e participating dealer for qualification tietails For cash back. must take retail delivery from dealer stock by February 5. IPflO Many visiting family members were at both services, and included the Steven King family of Maryland, the Rev. Peggy (Carter) Wilkins and son Jason of Florida, the Thomas Carter family of Minnesota, the Ken Benson family from Minnesota, Pam (Dykhouse) and Denny Barlage and Jennifer, Rob Daniels and friend Lech from Poland, Priscilla Lane from Lans­ ing, the James McDowell family from Florida, and the former Rhonda Welshans from Florida. Friends here have been informed that Edna Brokaw of Belding, whose husband, the Rev. M. Luther Brokaw, served pastorates in Lake Odessa and Middleville, is once again undergoing radiation treatments. Ruth Peterman spent the Christmas holidays at the home of her daughter and family, the Ray Streckers at Troy. Nashville council told of cable TV equipment upgrading byMarkLaRoae Staff Writer C-TEC Cable Systems of Michigan, Inc. is planning to spend $7 million to upgrade equipment and improve services to the com­ munities it serves in 1990. After reading a letter to the Village Council from C-TEC Vice President and General Manager Michael Singiel. Village President John Hughes said it looks like Nashville's new cable company means business. Hughes added that cable reception al his residence has already improved since C-TEC bought the Centel Cable Television Company of Michigan in August. C-TEC, which is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., holds more than 260 franchises throughout Michigan. The new cable outfit transmits into approx­ imately 110,000 homes and maintains 4,000 miles of cable plant, and employs 160 Michigan residents. "C-TEC also provides free cable television service to over 400 schools, municipal agen­ cies and community organiztkms throughout the slate,’’ the letter said. C-TEC does provide a local cable channel to Nashville free of charge, and a committee has been formed 10 form guidelines for its use. There are tentative plans to broadcast Maple Valley Lions sports contests. Singpiel was asking for the council for its "assistance" and "input." "What you think, and why, are important to me. 1 would appreciate any input you may have — both good and not so good — about CTEC Cable," he said. Singpiel added that this was just one of the "host of ways to measure the satisfaction of my customers." Others he mentioned that will be used in the future included surveys, sales figures and rentention rates. "Opening the world of entertainment, news and informalion to the residents of these com­ munities is as much my responsibility as pro­ ducing a good bottom line," he told the coun­ cil in the letter. The new cable company’s plans to upgrade are extensive, and Hughes noted that the letter was reassuring in light of some of the ex­ periences Nashville and other local com­ munities have had with cable outfits, such as the problems Hastings is experiencing with its cable franchise. Singpiel said, "Although we have taken control of the Centel properties for only a few short months, wc are preparing to invest over seven million dollars in 1990. This money will be used 10 replace aging cable plant and equipment, improve picture quality, provide additional programming, extend service to newly developed areas, and to purchase 27 new vehicles. "We will be employing 16 additional peo­ ple to fill professional, as well as entry-level, positions to improve our response 10 customers." he added. However. C-TEC recently announced rate hikes along with the new programming that will be available to some of its communtics in 1990. Several other council members also com­ mented on the improvements C-TEC has already made in various areas, such as recep­ tion and customer service. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1990 — Dage 0 Some major events of the 80s in Barry County 1981 Gary Rizor, co-owner of Ihe County Seat Lounge, is the new president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. New chamber president sees mall as a boost by Kathleen Scott StaffWrUtr The new president of Ihe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce said he thinks the in­ coming strip mall will have a positive im­ pact on Hastings. Gary Rizor, 40, also said he thinks the community will see more changes in the next three to five years than it has seen in the last 10 to IS years. "I think (the mall) is going to be one of the biggest business assets in Hastings. Ev­ eryone can benefit from the mall because it has to bring business to the area," said Rizor, who, with his wife-, Carla, owns the County Seat Lounge. A member of the Hastings Lions, Moose and Elks clubs, Rizor has been active in the chamber since opening the restaurant in 1982. He has been on the board for five years. He has three daughters, Shannon, 18, of Detroit; Brooke, 8; and Ashlee, 3. Rizor said he foresees the mall and down­ town connecting directly, stretching from the mall site - at the old fairgrounds - to down­ town, a few blocks east. That move has al­ ready begun with several buildings on West State Street now housing businesses, he said. The mall may pose a threat to some busi­ nesses, said the Bellevue native. But Ihe po­ tential risks may force retailers to evaluate their business and marketing strategies and make changes "Now's the time to fine-tune your business and plan ahead," said Rizor, who said he made changes at his South Jefferson Street restaurant to ready for the mail's opening. Changes anticipated in Hastings in the next three to five yean are expected to result from the expansion of Grand Rapids. "It has everything, basically, that the big towns have - including a movie theater with a small-community environment It has a lol to offer,** said Rizor. "We're seeing a lot of people moving io the smaller communi­ ties for that small town atmosphere." Because of their nature, main street busi­ nesses can usually maintain an edge over chains or big-city retailers. "If you give the service, people have to keep coming back," said Rizor. A Grand Rapids store may offer a stereo for $50 less than a Hastings merchant, but if the stereo fails, it means additional trips to Grand Rapids, providing that the teller there has a service department. "Small businesses can't compete with chains because of (the chains') buying pow­ er," explained Rizor. "The way you compete with them is through service." •Business owners in Nashville attracted na­ tional attention in March by shutting down the city for one day to protest rising taxes and assessments. Black wreaths draped businesses, and residents carried protest signs. •Two owners at the Hastings Drive-In were found guilty in May of distribution of ob­ scene materials for exhibiting X-rated movies. In June, the owners were denied a variance to rebuild the temporary screen erected after the original screen burned down in 1980. A judge upheld the decision in August. •Amid healed debate and charges of viola­ tion of the Open Meetings Act, the Barry County Board of Commissioners in May voted against forming a 10-bus county transit system. In June, however, the board decided to consider a smaller system. •Because of stalled contract negotiations, Hastings teachers voted in October to curtail their volunteer activities in local schools. Parents replaced teachers to supervise many of the activities. •The Viking Corporation announced in October that its foundry will close in mid1982. Rising costs were cited for the closure. About 44 employees will be laid off or relo­ cated in the plant •A violent October windstorm, with gusts of up to 70 to 80 mph caused $300,000 in damages in Barry County. Heavy rains and winds uprooted hundreds of trees in Barry County and knocked out electricity to about 3,500 residents. 1982 Consumers also need to consider the supp­ ort individual businesses give the commu­ nity. "I think people in the Hastings area really have to look at what businesses do for the community," said Rizor. "A lot of business­ es really do a lot for the community." A handful of businesses on State Street have closed or plan to do so soon. Rather than lamenting the loss or seeing the clos­ ings as a sign of doom, Rizor said the open storefronts should be viewed as opportunities for new retailers. And as far as dollars, he said he thinks downtown addresses will have lower over­ head. "It think it’ll still be more economical for businesses to open out of downtown. They won't be giving anything away at the mall. But downtown retailers will have to offer something to draw the customers in." The new president said he would like to add more names to the Chamber's membership roster. "Having more businesses involved is the key to a good chamber. You have to have more people involved," said Rizor, adding that he'd like to see new and existing mem­ bers become more active. "It lakes more than a handful. What works for one business may not work for another, but at least you have more ideas." Besides the beneficial changes the null will bring to Hastings' business sector, Rizor said he'd like to see the Chamber reap some benefits of ihe mall’s additional merchants. "Hopefully, we can benefit from it by get­ ting ideas, expanding our membership and giving our members more business," he said. Rizor said he would also like to see the Chamber work more closely with the city to make Hastings a better place to shop. A step of improvement in that direction was the ov­ erhauling of city parking lots this past sum­ mer. "No matter how many people complained, I think the new perking is one of the best things this city has done," said Rizor. Increasing traffic leading io and within sur­ rounding cities may also keep more people at home. "Congestion is one thing that us small re­ tailers have as one of our advantages, but you (merchants) have to have the supply, the product," said Rizor. Rizor's wife, Carla, is also a Chamber member. She has been on the retail commit­ tee since the two joined, and is also active in lb. “ . ,.bcss and Professional Women's Club a. . the Hany County Tourism Council. •Telephone customers in Hickory Comers won refunds after a seven-year fight for lower rates. An appellate court ruling granted the rate reduction in 1977, but customers never received refunds. •A stormy hearing before the county Zoning and Planning committee ended in dis­ cussion of a possible campground at Charlton Park. Sixty local residents appeared in March to protest the proposal. •The state closed KBE railroad service in Barry County in March. The line served from Kentwood to Vermontville, and was subsi­ dized by state grants. •Hastings Mayor Ken Howe vetoed a 9 percent sewer and water rate hike. The issue Barbara Seuss of Hastings checked out item number. 50,000 for the year at Hastings Public Library last week, with help from Darrel Hawbaker. The 50,000 piece is a milestone for Ihe library which has 23,000 books, tapes, records and other '•♦ems in circulation. Sometime in 1991, the library is expected to see item number 1 million pass over the counter since its opening in 1965. For her lucky strike, Seuss received a gift certificate from Northside Pizza. •Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville bucked the sluggish economy in May and re­ called 110 laid-off employees. •Proline opened its 19,000 square foot fac­ tory in Rutland Township in November. 1983 •In January, Attorney General Frank Kelley filed suit to close down KAV Landfill in Prairieville. Kelley claimed the landfill is contaminating area water supplies. •In business news during the year, Fisher Big Wheel announced plans in August to build a department store to open in 1984. Flexfab began work on an $1.2 million ex­ pansion in August. E.W. Bliss was sold in November to a group of investors headed by a Bostonian. Hastings Manufacturing an­ nounced plans in November to build a new plant in South Dakota. Also in November, Hastings Fiberglass bought a southern firm, moved it to Hastings, and created 25 to 45 new jobs. •Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe resigned unexpectedly in August after a year-long battle with the city council over revising the city charter, raising the city millage rate, rewriting zoning laws, and hiring a consultant to examine the city's waler and sewer system. •Kevin Groote, 26, was convicted in September of murdering two sisters in Prairieville in November 1982. •Hastings voters in October approved a four-year, 2.836-mill increase by a mere 18 votes. The vote comes one week after 100 Hastings High School students staged a "sit­ in" at the school. In September, voters re­ jected two millage proposals. ■In a case that went all the way to the highest court io the land, the U J. Supreme Court backed an automobile search conducted by Barry County Sheriffs deputies in August 1977. 1984 •Tyden Park in Hastings tripled in size, thanks to a cash gift from Florence Tyden Gross, daughter of Emil Tyden, for whom Ihe park is named. •In August, Ihe Delton Kellogg School District was named one of the 10 financially critical districts in the state. Meanwhile, the DECADE...continued from page 1 Celebrating its centennial in 1985, Hast­ ings Mutual Insurance opened a 30,000 square foot addition in 1981. As the 1990s begin, the firm is expanding again with hopes of doubling its workforce by the next century. Felpausch Food Center demonstrated its commitment to Hastings by expanding its downtown store. Hasting Manufacturing threatened to end its relationship with the town during difficult contract negotiations in 1982, 1985 and 1989. Hastings Building Products closed its doors after two years of gradual reductions in its workforce. After a century of an economy dominated by industrial employment. Hastings began a slow, sometimes painful transition to a resi­ dential, service-oriented economy. "What I see is the loss of manufacturing jobs, which has a bad impact on the city," said Hastings historian Esther Walton. "The upside is the new growth in the city." Walton predicts that transition will con­ tinue until well into the next century. "I think in the future, we'll have an up­ swing. People will move in and we will be- come more of a residential town than a man­ ufacturing town," Walton said. Others agree the future holds the potential of bright promises in store. "It should be nothing but progress," Youngs said. "It's unbelievable the develop­ ments in the science field, the business field and the computer field. It’s beyond imagina­ tion." Gray predicts small cities like Hastings could see a population boom by the end of thecentuiy. "Now you sec people commute to other ar­ eas, but prefer to live in a quiet area," she said. Most agree Hastings and Barry County must continue to develop its economy to prosper in the 1990s. ' "We have io continue to aggressively pur­ sue economic development," Gray said. Thai's one trend that remains the same. "About 100 years ago, the city taxed itself, the residents, to bring new industry to Hast­ ings," Walton said. "When they found out it was illegal, they go themselves in a lot of hot water. "But that attracted the first business to town," she said. COA, continued from page 1 “These people make very little money, they have no health benefits and no paid holidays. "We can't offer competitive salaries," she said in a telephone interview Tuesday. This week the COA board is contemplating the layoff of one staff member who is not in­ volved in direct services, she said. The county COA has been providing the majority of services for senior citizens for the past 14 years, Pennington said. “We serve every area of the county...There's a strong need for additional services loo. but al this point we're not talking about increasing programs." Talking of the need for the millage, she said food costs for the congregate nutrition pro­ grams had been budgeted to increase by 3 per­ cent, but instead leaped 17 percent last year. Actually the congregate program is losing money because demand has decreased, she said. However, she still sees the program as providing a "vital need" in the areas of socialization and nutrition. Last year 11,918 meals were served to 434 people, of whom 95 percent are economically disadvantaged. Of those served. 186 are over 75 years old and 137 are handicapped, said Pennington. Home-delivered meals to homebound peo­ ple are a separate segment of the COA pro­ gram. with 181 people consuming 20,141 meals brought to their residences. Library reaches milestone will go before the voters in November. The chore program funds have been cut by nearly 50 percent and more money is needed to handle all the needs. Through this program, one individual is hired to to go to homes of the elderly and shovel, repair frayed electrical cords and leaky faucets and lake care of safety-related household problems. "This keeps them (the elderly) in their homes," Pennington said. She also noted that this program has been comforting to the elder­ ly because they "do not want strangers in their home (to do repairs)." Last year, 173 people (including 126 han­ dicapped individuals) received assistance through the chore program. Of those getting help. 101 people wire more than 75 years old. Two hundred twenty-three people were assisted through the COA’s personal care pro­ gram, which provides help with bathing, toileting, dressing and other needs. Receiving care were 207 handicapped people, and among the total helped, 124 were over 75. Despite all the COA programs. Pennington said 75 percent of the county's elderly who need care are being helped by friends and family and 25 percent receive help from paid staff. Friends and family members involved in care are expected eventually to need more supportive help from agencies such as the COA. Pennington said she believes it is also the time to "shift costs (for assistance) from elderly individuals (who often have limited in­ comes) to everyone. "Someday everyone in this room will be in the same position." she told the board. FIRST BABY, from page 1 Among his prizes for winning the stork race, Michael will receive gifts for himself and mom from Two's Company, a $10 gift certificate from Sisters Fabrics, a pair of Carhartt brown duck working bibs from True Value Toys Bikes and Sports, a $10 gift cer­ tificate from the County Seat Lounge, starter savings accounts of $10 each at the National Bank of Hastings and Hastings City Bank, a S10 gift certificate from McDonald's, a new baby's sticker calendar from Cinder Pharm­ acy, a floral arrangement from Barlow Flor­ ist, a S10 gift certificate from J.C. Penney, a Hankscraft Vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, a S5 gift certificate from Lee Ann Shoppe, a baby ring from Hodges Jewelry, free proces­ sing on the first roll of baby film from Brand's Photo Center, a framed miniature portrait from White’s Photography, a $10 gift certificate from C & B Discount, a week of passive exercises for mom at Exercise Made Easy, a first set of dishes from Hastings House, a S10 gift certificate from Big Wheel, a baby book from Jacobs Pharm­ acy and a year's subscription to the Banner. Hastings Area Schools announced a $186,000 budget shortfall in October. Much is due to declining adult enrollment. •In December, KAV Company filed for bankruptcy, after a two-year legal battle into worsening pollution in the Prairieville land­ fill. In September, a judge ordered the com­ pany to spend millions to clean up the land­ fill. 1985 •The Barry County Board of Commissioners and the sheriffs department reached an agreement in January on the 1983­ 84 contract for the department. The agreement came after two years of negotiations and mediation. •Leary's Sports Center in Hastings was de­ stroyed in January in a 10 1/2 hour fire. Up to 80 firemen from eight departments battled the blaze, using 300,000 gallons of water. In August, owner Dave Leary was found not guilty of deliberately setting the fire. •In February, close to 300 families living near the Thornapple River were evacuated when the river reached 9.6 feet, 2.6 feet higher than flood level The flooding was the wont in 10 yean. •About 450 people showed up in April seeking to fill 50 available jobs at Globestar Industries. The mobile home firm opened op­ erations at E.W. Bliss in Hastings. •Rising insurance costs and an end to fed­ eral revenue sharing led to a budget crunch in the county. The sheriffs department in October laid off three people permanently to cut $100,000 from its budget In December, three more full-time county employee* and two part-time employees were laid off. •Felpausch Food Center and Hastings City Council reached an agreement that closed one block of East Court Street to allow the store to expand. 19M* •A mobile home explosion in January, caused by shots fired into the trailer, injured four police officers. In September, Dennis DeWitt was found guilty of attempted murder. •A severe thunderstorm in July spawned a possible tornado that destroyed two travel trailers ou Cedar Creek Road. About 1,000 participants and visitors at the Barry County Free Fair were evacuated. In August, a tor­ nado ripped the roof of of a Guernsey Lake home. •Clifton Sawdy, 79, wu sentenced to one year of house arrest after he was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his adull grandson. •Barry County Transit received a $462,100 grant to build a new transit headquarters and garage. The building was opened in 1989. •UAW Local 414 at E.W. Bliss ended its strike after 15 months. Meanwhile, the pro­ duction unit of the union had gone out of business. 1987 •Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain wu arrested in May on charges of demanding wage kickbacks from a former employee and embezzlement of village funds. Over the next two years, Cain wu found guilty of the two charge* and wu sentenced to fine* and probe­ lion. •The United Auto Workers Local 138 at Hastings Manufacturing overwhelmingly re­ jected a company contract offer in May. Company officials threatened to move 150 jobs to other corpora* facilities in Tennessee and South Dakota. After months of negotia­ tion, a contract wu reached in 1989. News Briefs Extension head on search panel Barry County Extensiuon Director Janice Hartough has been named to a screening committee to help select Michigan Slate University’s director for the West Central Lifelong Educational Exchange. The exchange, which will be in Grand Rapids, will be among six in the state that will serve adult learning needs and link university knowledge to state issues. The search group will identify job criteria and rate the applicants. The directorship is expected to be filled by summer 1990. Holstein group meets Saturday The Barry County Holstein Associa­ tion will have its annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday al the Maple Grove Com­ munity Building. M-66on the south edge of Nashville. No reservations are needed, but for more information, call 852-1859. Kenny Rogers mimic to perform Mark Hines, a Kenny Rogers imper­ sonator. will appear for a program Satur­ day evening. Jan. 13. al the Thomapplc Kellogg High School auditorium. The TK Athletic Boosters are sponsor­ ing the concert Proceeds will go to the boosters' projects. For more information, call 795-7071. •Hastings builder Keith Prong was sen­ tenced in June to 60 to 90 years in jail after pleading guilty to murdering two elderly women to whom he owned money. •A June fire in Middleville destroyed the village hall and three neighboring businesses. Damages are estimated at $100,000. •By August. Bany County led the slate in marijuana confiscation, with some S3 million worth of the drug picked up. Meanwhile, 11 Hastings High School students were arrested in April on drug selling charges, and another 25 area residents were arrested on drug offenses in October after two police un­ dercover operations. Nearly all of the arrests ended in conviction within one year. •Mary Lou Gray was elected Hastings' first woman mayor in November. •Ninety job* at Hasting* Building Products were lost when all but 10 members of the union were laid off. The firm closed its doors for good in 1989. 1988 •Three millage requests, in March, June and October, by ihe Hastings Area Schools were narrowly defeated by voter*. The resulting cost cutting measures led to a shorter school day, teacher layoffs and pay-to-play extracurricular programs. •Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein were found not guilty in July of murder and con­ spiracy to commit murder. In a celebrated case that attracted state-wide attention, the two were charged io the 1986 murder of Goddard's husband, Ricky. Earlier in 1986, Norman Hany Woodmansee was convicted of murder in the case. •A proposal was considered to sell the Bany County Fairgrounds in Hastings to a developer interested in building a atrip mall on Ihe site. The deal to bring a K mart and several other stores io Hastings was finalized in 1989 and ground was broken in the fall. •A record-setting summer drought and week* of continued 9O-degree heat that plagued the nation devastated crops in Barry County. 1989 •Mirroring other counties in west Michigan, Bany County suffered its first jail overcrowding emergency. Several inmates were released because of overcrowded condi­ tions in Ihe jail originally built to reach ca­ pacity by 1989. •A old ordinance with new enforcement caused an outcry from downtown merchants and shop owners in Hasting* when police began ticketing motorists violating parking time limit restriction* in city-owned parking lots. •School officials in Hislint* and Thornspple Kellogg Schools breathed a sigh of relief after voters approved millage hikes in both districts. But the defeat of two state proposals to reform school finances and property taxes could lead to money woes in years ahead. •A 21-year-old man robbed a bank in Perry, taking four employees hostage. In southeast­ ern Barry County, William Troy McAllister backed his car over the group, killing one woman. He wu captured later in the day near Kalamazoo. •A cable television company, Americable International, sought permission to build a new cable system in Hastings. After a lengthy legal battle with Triad CATV, the existing cable franchise in Hastings, the Florida-based group wu granted a new fran­ chise in December to provide cable television intown. Plan commission mooting canceled The Hastings City Planning Commis­ sion meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 2, was called off. The next regular meeting of the Rann!■» Commission will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in council chambers. Sleddog racing set for Jan. 27-28 A two-day sled dog racing event will be conducted Jan. 27 and 28 by the MidUnioa Sled Hauler* (MUSH) at Yankee Spring* Stale Park The annual competition will take place at the public beach area at Gun Lake. MUSH will begin its 10th season of sl­ ed dog racing in this area Saturday and Sunday with events at Johnson Park in Grand Rapids. Some of the races at Yankee Springs will include kiddie competition, junior class, skijouring, weight pulling, threedog teams, five-dog teams and seven­ dog teams. Other MUSH competitions in this area will be at the Forst Custer Recreation Area in Battle Creek Jan. 13 and 14 and at Sandy Pines, near Dorr. Feb. 3 and 4. Area man to attend Farm Bureau meet Tom Guthrie of Delton will be an alternate next week at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Orlando. Fla. Michigan Farm Bureau President Jack Laurie will lead the Michigan group of voting delegates. More than 200 Michigan farmers are expected to attend the meetings. The state delegation already has sub­ mitted to the federation's resolutions committee recommendations on the 1990 farm bill and environmental concerns. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1990 Up record to 5-2 Saxons outlast Coldwater 52-42 to stay in 1st place tie by Sieve Vedder Sports Editor There was nothing merry about Hastings* first post-Christmas effort of the basketball season. The Saxons were able to survive a dreadful shooting night with some of its best defense of the year in outlasting lowly Col­ dwater Tuesday, 52-42 in a sloppily-played game. The win upped the Saxons to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the Twin Valley. Coldwater falls to 1-4 and 1-2. Hastings coach Denny O*Mara said neither team could assemble any continuity in its of­ fense. The Saxons wound up hitting only l9-of-45 shots (42 percent) while Coldwater shot a miser.ble 12-of-56 (21 percent) from the field. The teams also combined for 17 turnovers. “Nothing ever seemed to go smoothly," O’Mara said. He admitted much of the poor field goal shooting could be attributed to the holiday break. Coldwater hadn’t played since a Dec. 22 date against Portage Northern while Hastings had been off since Dec. 19. “We came out flat. We hadn’t played in two weeks and we lost a little," O’Mara said. "Shots we had made all year weren’t going down for us. “But we did play consistent defense. As a team we got a lot out of our press. It was a solid effort by most of the players." The most solid Saxon effort was turned in by forward Tom Vos, who all but assumed control of the game with seven minutes to go and Hastings up only 36-35. Vos started his binge by scoring three straight baskets to make it 42-35 with 5:11 left. After a Coldwater free throw. Vos’ layup gave Hastings a 44-36 lead at the 2:39 mark Coldwater made it 44-38, but Vos added a free throw to make it 45-38 with 2:15 left. After the teams exchanged baskets Vos all but finished the game at the 1:10 mark when he tipped in a missed free throw to make it 49-40. O’Mara said his senior co-captain and the only returning player with any experience has been consistent all season. He leads Hastings in scoring at 14.3 points per game. “We’ve had a different player step forward each week," O’Mara said. “Tom played well tonight. He hasn’t done much scoring the last two games because he wasn’t needed.” Vos, who had only scored 19 points in the last two games, led Hastings with 17 points including 11 in the fourth quarter. Gabe Grif­ fin added eight while Jeff Baxter and Nick Williams each had seven. The game, which was tied on six occasions in the first half, was tight until the last seven minutes. Coldwater jumped to a 13-11 first quarter lead, but with Griffin scoring seven points Hastings outscored the Cardinals 19-14 in the second quarter to lead 30-27 at the half. The game sank to new lows in the third quarter as both teams struggled offensively. Hastings wound up hitting 2-of-10 shots while Coldwater managed 2-of-19 field goals. The Cardinals scored the first four points of the period to grab a 31-30 lead al the 6:56 mark and then were never heard from again. A basket by Williams with six and a half minutes left gave Hastings a 32-31 lead and they never trailed again. The Saxons led 34-33 at the end of the period and then Vos took control down the stretch. Next up for Saxons: Tri-leader Albion Inappropriate Christmas presents haven’t even been returned yet, but the first “must" game of the basketbell season has arrived for Hastings. The Saxons (4-2 overall, 3-0 league) travel to Albion (5-1.3-0) Friday in a battle between two of the Twin Valley’s tri-leaders. Sturgis (7-0) is also unbeaten in three league games. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara said he’s thankful the Wildcats didn’t start the Saxon schedule following Christmas break. Hastings beat Coldwater 52-42 Tuesday while the Wildcats were battering Harper Creek 88-68. “I'd rather play them now rather than the first game after the break," O’Mara said of Albion. “They’ll put pressure (defense) on us like we haven’t seen this year. “We’re just going to have execute and shoot better. Obviously we’U have to play the best game we have all year to win. But it’s nice to go in there in first place.” The Wildcats are off to a much-anticipated fast start. Rated as the stale’s ninth best team in a pre-season poll by The Detroit Free Press, Albion has done little to dispel that confidence. The Wildcats have manhandled three Twin Valley opponents by an average of over 25 points per game. The only blemish on their record is a 17-point loss to top-rated Detroit Country Day in a game O’Mara said “was closer than the score indicated.” The team is led by 6-8 forwards Joey McGear, who has already signed with Florida A A M, and David Washington. The other frontliner is 6-7 Chris Daniels. Add that threesome to leading scorer Ladale Williams (18 points per game) and sophomore Monter Glasper, who averaged 35 points on the freshman team a year ago, and the Wildcats are loaded. Albion finished 19-5 a year ago including 13-1 in the league. The only loss was a 59-57 decision at Hastings last January. In fact, the Saxons have handled Albion well the last five yean, winning five of the last six meetings and eight of 11. Included in that string is some outstanding success at Albion. The Wildcats beat Hastings 55-45 at home last year, but hadn't lopped the Saxons in Albion before that since 1985. O’Mara said the game kicks off an impor­ tant stretch for his team. Hastings hosts Forest Hills Northern on Tuesday before traveling to Harper Creek on Jan. 12. Hastings then hosts Sturgis on Jan. 19. “We’ve played well every game and we need to keep doing that,” he said. Hastings Tom yos, who led the team with 17 points, tries to outreach a Coldwater player for a rebound. “•""msacna Sports Hastings' Gab© Griffin (30) drives around a Coldwater player in the Sax­ ons’ narrow 52-42 win Tuesday. Saxons hardpressed to repeat runnerup finish in L.H. Lamb tourney? Words for the Ys Saturday Youth Basketball Starting Saturday. Jan. 13. and continuing every Saturday until, Feb. 17 (no meetings on Jan. 20). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball for youth in the second thru eight grade. Par­ ticipants must bring gym clothes and gym shoes. Programs will be held in Nor­ theastern’s gym (on Grant Street), or in the Hastings Middle School. Miss Jan Bowers will instruct the girls program (5lh-8th grade). Dave Styf will instruct the 2/3 grade boys and the 2-4th grade girls, and Denny Oman, the varsity coach, will provide the instruction for the 4-6th grade boys. Participants must purchase a S10 activity pass in order to participate in this activity. The pass can be purchased at the door during the first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. The following time periods will be followed: Jr. High Boys. 8-9 a.m.. Middle School/West Gym. Second grade boys. 8:30-9:30. Nor- Saxon Shorts Hastings has enjoyed modest success in the last five L.H. Lamb Invitationals. The Saxons finished fourth in 1984, third in 1985. third in 1986, seventh in 1987. third in 1988 and se­ cond last year. Lowell has had the most suc­ cess during the 1980s at the Lamb, winning four straight titles from 1985-88. Hastings' only title under Dave Furrow came in 1977. This is the 28th L.H. Lamb tournament. Hastings has had Albion's number in basketball during the 1980s. When Albion beat Hastings 55-45 last Feb. 14. ft had been almost two years to the day since the Wildcats last lopped the Saxons. The last lime Albion had beaten Hastings prior to that came on Feb. 15. 1986 in an 88-77 decision. Hastings has won three of the last five meetings in Al­ bion and has topped the Wildcats overall in five of their last six meetings and eight of 11. The holiday break has interrupted some nice Twin Valley basketball starts, including four unbeaten seasons. Beginning in 1983. Saxon teams have been 1-0. 2-0, 0-2. I-1. 2-0. 1-1 and 2-0 entering Christmas. theastem Gym. Third grade boys, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym. 2-3rd grade girls, 9:45-10:45 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym. Fourth grade boys, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.. Middle School West Gym. Fifth grade boys, 9*10 a.m.. Middle School West Gym. Sixth grade boys, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Mid­ dle School West Gym. Fourth grade girls, 9-10 a.m.. Middle School East Gym. Fifth and sixth grade girls, 10:15-11:15 a.m.. Middle School East Gym. Seventh and eighth grade girls, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Middle School East Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA, at 945-4574. Family Fun Nke On Friday, Jan. 12. from 6:45-8:45 p.m., fl- ‘ i JA-You th Council will be sponsoring .trst Family Fun Nile at the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), crafts and old time movies. The cost for the evening is S2 per family with crafts costing .25 cents each. Children must be accom­ panied by al least one parent. The program is being sponsored by the St. Rose staff. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Annual Meeting The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25. at 7 p.m. in Page Elementary School in Middleville. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. Hastings Youth Council Annual Meeting The Hastings Youth Council will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. High School Indoor Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer League will begin its league play on Monday evenings, beginning Feb. 5. The league is open to any Hastings High School student. Team captains should come to the YMCA office at the high school to pick up a team registration form and rule sheet. Rosters must be returned to the YMCA office no later than Wednesday. Jan. 24. The league schedule will be posted on the HS bulletin board and the YMCA window by Friday. Jan. 26. For more information, see Mr. Storms in the YMCA office. Dave Furrow admits Saturday’s 28th An­ nual L.H. Lamb Invitational will likely not resemble last year’s event which acted as a springboard to a Hastings Twin Valley championship. A year ago the Saxons crept into the tourna­ ment with a respectable 13-5 mark, but sput­ tering just enough for Furrow to wonder about notching a second straight league meet title. But the Saxons shocked everyone by grabbing second at the Lamb, a mere 2 'A points behind first place Lakewood. The finish, the team’s best since winning the tournament in 1977. helped carry Hastings io the league meet title as well as district and regional championships. Furrow admitted repeating that feat will be extremely difficult despite a decent start this winter. Hastings took 5-2 overall and 1-0 league marks into tonight's meet at Coldwater. “The kids wrestled with what I call a lot of heart last year — the most of any team I’ve ever had,” Furrow said. “I don't expect this year's team to repeat that because we had a more experienced team.” The tournament begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in the high school gym. The semi-finals will be held al approximately 2:00 p.m. with the finals at 4:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $3 for the day. S2 for students. The tournament will feature 10 teams, down from the dozen of a year ago. Heading the list of teams is Middleville, 104) in duals with a tournament title; Grand Ledge, a tough Class A team which always wrestles well in Hastings; Lowell, another perenially tough team, and Lakewood, runnerup in last year’s Capital Circuit. Other teams include Harper Creek from the Twin Valley. Class A teams Battle Creek Central and Charlotte, Barry County rival Delton and Ionia. Furrow said the tournament is an outstan­ ding collection of teams and will go a long way in determining the strength of Hastings this season. “1 think because we’re so young and inex­ perienced, this group is not an easy group to motivate,” he said. “With the competition that will be here, I don’t know if we can take second again.” Several Hastings wrestlers are off to fast starts. Jeremy Miller and Scott Redman me both 8-1 while Jamie Murphy is 6-1-1. Brian Redman and Scott McKeever are 6-3 while Scott Chipman and Tom Brighton both have posted winning records. Middle School wrestlers start season 3-0 The Hastings Middle School wrestling team is off to a quick start, defeating their first 3 opponents. In the first match they edged Gull Lake 33-30. Winning by fall were: Jacob Crosthwaite at 75 lbs.; David Guernsey at 110 lbs.; Cole Bower at 125 lbs.; Sparky Weedall at 145 lbs.; and Jon Hawkins at 167 lbs. Winning by a decision was Matt Womack at heavyweight. The second match saw the Saxons shutout a small Olivet team 39-0. Winning by fall were: Tim Cook at 95 lbs.; Derek Vandenburg at 100 lbs.; Orin Lenz at 105 lbs.; David Guernsey at 110 lbs.; Matt Christy at 115 lbs. ; Mike Gales at 155 lbs. Winning by decision was Mike Louiselle at 120 lbs. For Hastings third win, they wrestled well against a very tough Pennfield team and came out on top 39-27. Winning by fall were Jacob Crosthwaite at 75 lbs.; Ted DeMott al 95 lbs.; David Guern­ sey at 110 lbs.; Mike Louiselle at 115 lbs.; Cole Bowen at 130 lbs.; Jon Hawkins at 167 lbs. Winning by a decision was Matt Johnston at 120 lbs. The team also competed in the Gull 1-aky Tournament with 11 out of 25 Saxon wrestlers earning medals. Winning the championship in his weight class was Mike Gales at 155 lbs. Placing second were: David Guernsey at 110 lbs. and Cole Bowen at 125 lbs. Placing third were: Jacob Crosthwaite at 75 lbs.; Orin Lenz at 105 lbs.; Jon Hawkins at 155 lbs; Dennis Count at 167 lbs; and Pete Smith at 185 lbs. Placing fourth were: Nick Lewis al 90 lbs. ; Mike Louiselle at 115 lbs.; and Kevin Potter al 155 lbs. Hastings pounds Delton 67-44 Hastings' freshmen used an explosive se­ cond quarter to top Delton 67-4-1 last week. Ahead only 15-12 at the end 01 one quarter, the Saxons outscored Delton 24-8 over the next eight minutes to grab a 39-20 halftime lead. Man McDonald had 18 points to lead Hastings while Ryan Martin added 14 and Brad Gee II. Saxon jayvees up record to 5-1 Hastings’ jayvee eagers remained unbeaten in Twin Valley play Tuesday vkilh a 57-49 win over Coldwater. Matt Brown tossed in 23 points while Brian Sherry added 17 and Trent Weller eight. The Saxons are now 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the league. Hastings wrestlers Jeremy Miller and Jamie Murphy have combined for 14-2-1 mark this season. Gun Lake to hold fishing contest, cross country ski races Gun Lake’s Winter Festival will feature both fishing contests and cross country ski races. The fishing contest will be held on Gun Lake, opening Jan. 12 and closing Jan. 26 at noon. . Prizes will be awarded Jan. 27 at noon. The three age divisions will will l-l I years, 12-16 and 17 years and older. Rules of the contest include fishing only Gun Lake or surrounding lakes or waters, use live or artificial bait and enter a fish by presenting your copy of the registration. For more information call Gillett's Bait and Hardware at 672-5371, Harrison Hardware at 795-3852 or Stu’s Sport Shop at 795-2377. The ski races will be held Jan. 13 with the first race beginning at noon. Over 100 awards in three events will be handed out. The event includes races over three, five and 10k trails. Skiiers must pre-register by Jan. 11. Mail registrations to Wayland Printing, Inc., X-C Ski Registration, Wayland, MI. 49348. Form should include name, address, phone, age class and entry fee. The pre-registratidn cost is $5 for adults and SI for children under 12. Day of the race rates are $6 and SI.50. Age classes include 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29. 30-39 and 40 and over. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 WRESTLING at Coldwater....................... 6:30 p.m. BASKETBALL at Albion........................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING L.H. Lamb......................... 10:00 a.m. VOLLEYBALL at Saranac......................... 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Forest Hills Northern .. .6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Hillsdale........................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING at Lakeview......................... 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL at Harper Creek................6:00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday January 4, 1990 — Page 11 Exchange, Youths of the Month: Sheriff Department $45,000 over budget Northeastern winners of the Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month for December: teacher Alice Gergen and students Amy Doty, Kevin Morgan and Sossity Wolfe. Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month at Southeastern: Cindy Wilcox and Chris Warren and students Lisa McKay and Jason Windes. While making final 1989 general fund budget amendments Thursday, several members of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners expressed concern that the County Sheriffs Department had spent a total of $45,185 more than originally budgeted. Among the 12 budget amendments, four pertained to the Sheriffs Department, its marine division, its road patrol and the jail. "It seems to me they are always over budget. This is not the first time." said Com­ missioner Rae M. Hoare "He (Sheriff David Wood) is an elected of­ ficial. All we can do is curtail funds." said Commissioner Robert Wenger. “We don't let others go over budget (to this extent)." said Hoare. Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said the board "is in a bind. "We don't have a way out (to avoid amen­ ding the budget)." he said. County Coordinator Judy Peterson said it is difficult for the Finance Committee to cut costs when it reviews claims after services have been rendered. McKelvey noted that part of the extra Sheriffs Department expense was due to overtime pay and illness in the dispatch unit. The times when two deputies are needed to take one person from the jail to the court and sometimes have to sit in court all day is costly, he remarked. Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month Central winners: teacher Debbie Storms and students Emily Dipert, Jodi Sunger and Elizabeth Lincolnhol. St. Rose wlnnner of the Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month Christy LaJoye and teacher Sally Dreyer. Between 6,000 and 10,000 people attended Hastings Fiberfest last year to enjoy activities like this Sheep-to-Shawl Contest. Fiberfest event will stay in Barry County Fiberfest will be pan of summer activities in Barry County this year for the seventh time. For awhile Fibcrfest organizers were con­ cerned that they might have to move the event to a nearby county because they couldn't af­ ford the rates at the new County Fairgrounds on M-37. “We’re very pleased to keep Fiberfest here and we're anxious to work with the Fair Board to have a successful event," said Sue Drummond. She and her husband. Don. are co-founders of the event. Through negotiations, the Fair Board has agreed to lower its quote of S3.000 to $2,000 for Fiberfest activities Aug. 16 and 17. said Sue Drummond. In exchange. Fiberfest agreed to allow the Fair Board to handle camping and the kitchen (serving meals) during the event. When the price to rent the local fairgrounds seemed unaffordable. Fibcrfest officials con­ tacted established fairgrounds in Allegan, Ionia. Ingham and Eaton counties and found their rales to be considerably less than Barry’s. “They all were really interested and anx­ ious to talk with us." said Drummond. "We couldn't afford what they (Barry Fair Board members) were asking.” She said the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter to the local Fair Board in support of keeping Fiberfest in Barry County and that a lot of other interested peo­ ple expressed the same support. Now that the rental fee has been settled. Drummond said she is concerned about whether enough buildings will be constructed at the site by the time of the event. “We can put animals in tents, but not the sales booths... Last year wc had 70 sales booths.” She also said the distance between the new community building and the other buildings may be a problem that may need to be resolv­ ed with some type of shuttle service. Fibcrfest, which attracted between 6.000 to 10,000 people to the county last year, is a celebration of natural fibers and the animals that produce them. Buyers and sellers from around the country come to get clothing, yam and other fiber-related materials not available elsewhere. Animals also arc sold and educa­ tion workshops are provided. "Each year it gets bigger." Drummond said of Fibcrfest. People from 34 states and Canada signed up to attend workshops that were offered during the event she said. “It does bring a lot of people into the area." she said, noting the boost to the local economy. Fiberfest participants spend money on lodging and food besides spending in retail shops, like Hastings House. The Fiberfest Committee's goal is to make the event “the premier fiber event in the country," she said. Another goal is to be able to offer a week-long fiber seminar in addition to Fibcrfest activities. The committee's first planning session of the year is set for Jan. 9 and Drummond said members will be discussing the possibility of adding square dancing on Friday and a fashion show and fiber art show to the schedule of events. A regional wool-sheep show is planned too. Funds were taken from contingency to cover $32,165 in additional expenses in the Sheriffs Department, changing the tentative 1989 cost to $811,684; $1,800 was added to ihe marine budget, bringing it to $53,154; $3,400 was included in the road patrol, upp­ ing expenditures to $60,437; and the jail budget was increased by $7,820 to a figure of $498,832. In other amendments to the budget, $9,000 was added to the probate court funds, bringing expenses to $356,082. The probate court system, which includes juvenile court, has been hit hard financially by a state ad­ ministrative rule providing for more people to have the services of court-appointed attorneys. To the commissioners own budget. $2,765 had to be added because of additional board committee expenses. More committee work has been done by commissioners this year because the county has been involved in more projects, increasing the commissioners budget to $92,724. Budget action taken Thursday resulted in total 1989 expenditures and revenue of $5,462,094 The hoard also approved setting aside $10,000 as a budget stabilization appropriation "Making ar. appropriation is important in case of a major disaster, it's important for the county to pm something in." said Peterson. "It's about four years since the county put anything in it.” said McKelvey. In other business, the county board: —Agreed to adopt a management salary schedule for the abstractor, planning director, equalization director, district court ad­ ministrator and friend of the court. The schedule provides for classifications accor­ ding to duties, responsibilities and tenure. One benefit to such a schedule will be know­ ing the salary range when hiring managerial department heads, said Peterson. —Adopted resolutions asking the counties of Kalamazoo. Eaton and Allegan to release the Hickory. Woodland. Nashville and Pine Lake telephone exchanges for network billing costs when Barry County implements its own 911 emergency telephone system. These four telephone exchanges overlap with Barry County and are currently in the other coun­ ties' 911 plans. The county- resolutions have nothing to do with operations or dispatch at this time. The network billing would help recover costs of equipment. Commissioners expect that it will take about two years before Barry will have its own 911. A committee meets at 7 p.m. the se­ cond Thursday of each month to discuss plans for the county-wide system. Meetings arc held in the Commissioners Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex. —Appointed John DeBroux to the County Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Bonnie McPherson, who resigned. The term expires April 30. 1990. —Reappointed John Barnett and Barb Schondclmeycr to the Solid Waste Planning Committee. —Named Joyce Wcinbrecht. Willard Pierce and Steve Baraam to three-ycar terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission. —Appointed Joe Seclig and Dolores Mohn to three year terms on the Substance Abuse Board. —Named Arthur Ellinger, Dr. James Spindler and Dave Storms to three-ycar terms on the Mental Health Services Board. —Appointed James Veldman to a three year term on the Building Authority. Sign language, law classes offered by Hastings Comminity Ed Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month October winners at Nor­ theastern are teacher Jeff Thornton and students Rebecca Mepham, Ryan Schnackenberg and Jason Fuller. A few out-of-the ordinary classes are sprinkled in with the more typical leisure­ time classes being offered through Hastings Community Education this semester. Sign language and three one-night practical law classes join others, such as drawing, weaving, painting, needlework, basket weav­ ing, travel tips and calligraphy. Hastings Adult Education Director LaVeme BeBeau said community residents have asked for a sign language class. George Lord, a signing instructor at Kellogg Community College and Lansing Community College, will be the instructor. Lord currently works at Hastings High School with one of the students. He recently received the Disabled Veteran of the Year award from the Battle Creek chap­ ter of Disabled American Veterans. At the presentation, Lord was honored for his out­ standing service not only to veterans, but to the disabled as a whole, especially in his work for the deaf. The sign language class being offered in Hastings on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 10, will cost S25 per student. The same course is Piano teacher awards trophies Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month for December at Pleasant­ .-. teacher Eleanor Vonk. Marisa Norris and Becky Lykins. Yearly piano trophies were recently award­ ed by private music teacher Sharon Bradstreet. Local recipients were Katie Robinson. Toni Myers. Jennifer Hurless, am Ernie Burr Trophies ar. earned on the basis of ex­ cellence in performance and attendance. leisure-time classes, he said he is able to roll some of that money over to subsidize the cost of the sign language class. “So it's really quite a bargain for someone who needs to communicate with the hearing impaired," said BeBeau. The class, he said, is "not exactly in line with leisure-time classes. "Il's more fitting of a community ed class, and meeting the needs of the community by providing a really needed education service." Maximum enrollment of the course is 25. So far, nine people have signed up, said BeBeau. If enough interest is shown, a follow-up sign language class is likely to be offered, he said. Three other classes designed to fill comm­ unity needs have been brought in for free from the Legal Aid Society of Michigan. AU classes are being taught by attorneys. Domestic relations, will cover Michigan family law matters including no-fault di­ vorce, separation, child custody, spouse and child abuse and protective injunctions. That class will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Public benefits law will cover state and federal programs such as ADC, Food Stamps, Emergency Needs, workfare. Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicaid and disability insurance. That class is sched­ uled for Jan. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Housing and consumer law will focus on landlord/tenant relations, mortgages and land contracts, maintenance problems, legal and illegal evictions, leases and rent withholding. Registration is necessary for all classes. For more information, call 94,8-4414. A good post-holiday idea Area residents who want to do something nice for the environment while getting rid of their Christmas trees can stop in between now and Jan. 13 at the Hastings Fire Station on Mill Street. There they may drop off their trees at a bin erected by Recycling in Barry County. The trees will be chipped, allowing them to go back into the soil much quicker. RiBC Coordinator Jane Norton shows here that some people already have gotten the idea. BOWLING...continued from page 9 Wednesday P.M. Varney's Stables 41%-26%; Valley Really 41-27; Nashville Locker 39%-28%; Hair Care Center 37%-3O%; Lifestyles 36-32; Geukes Mkt. 36-28; Welton's Heating 35-33; Mace's Pharmacy 34*6-33%; Easy Rollers 32-32; Handy's Shirts 28%-39%; Friendly Home Parties 22-46; DeLong’s Bail 20%-47%. High Games and Series - K. Becker 189-543: B. High 201-513; B Hathaway 181-501; E. Vanassee 200-489 U Otis 185-472; J Sanlnocencio 185-460; S Knickerbocker 156-450; A Welton 195-442. M Brimmer 161-4-17; K. Hanford 166-431; C. Watson 160-424; R. Kuempcl 147 397; D. Lawrence 138 373; C. Shellenbarger 124 325; M Snyder 198; V. Miller 184. M Haywood 155: V. Slocum 172. B Norns 163; N. Hummel 172; I Elliston 180 Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 42%; Word of Faith 39%; Friendly Homes 38; Question Marks 37; Hummers 35; Vacaneys 35. Kloostermans 34%; Varneys 33*6; Open-Mark-Open 33; Kreativc Korners 33; Slow Pokes 32%; Bosleys 32; Leftovers 30; Northland Opt. 29%; Gillons Const. 28; Formula Really 26. Good Games - T Joppie 179; P. Godbey 162; K. Wyerman 190; L Johnson 162; J McKeough 185; S. Brimmer 172; S. Lambert 169. B Norns 159. C Benner 172; I Ruthruff 186; R Rine 178; P. Fisher 171; P. Cmninger 158; B Johnson 160. High Series and Games - N Wilson 168493; J McQueen 142-402; A. Eaton 165461. J Allman 183-48^. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1990 Bath site selected Residents oppose prison near Potterville by Mark LaRose Staff Writer POTTERVILLE — The Michigan Depart­ ment of Corrections wanted to build a new psychiatric prison in rural Benton Township on Vermontville Highway, but area residents strongly opposed the plan and wanted to preserve the agricultural integrity of the site and area. The proposed Eaton County site consisted of 125 acres of farmland owned by the Michigan Deparment of Transportation. It is approximately two miles west of the City of Potterville and approximately 10 miles east of the Village of Vermontville on the north side of Vermontville Highway. The MDOC is planning to build a maximum security psychiatric prison to replace the ag­ ing Riverside Correctional facility in Ionia, h will house 400 to 500 criminally insane inmates. Although the MDOC had maintained that there were five sites in Eaton and Ingham counties and one north of East Lansing under consideration for the construction of the prison, it never announced the precise loca­ tion of the other four sites. The Special Assistant to the director of the MDOC, Gregory D. Owens, w^s expected to announce the site that has been selected by Jan. I. But the announcement wasn’t made until Jan. 2. Field Riechart, the Staff Director for Stale Senator John Schwarz, M.D., said the MDOC has selected a site in Bath Township in Clinton County Riechardt said it was the site that the MDOC had been particularly vague about, "the site north of East Lansing." "The site the MDOC selected consists of 200 acres located just north of the Ingham County line near Lie intersection of Chandler and State Roads," Riechardt said. At a meeting at Potterville Elementary School two weeks ago. Sen. Schwartz, Representative Frank Fitzgerald and hundreds of farmers, residents and concerned citizens voiced their opposition to the MDOC's pro­ posed use of the site for a psychiatric prison. An aide to Schwarz, Julie McNamara, said he was opposed to this site, but not to new prisons. She added that not one of the people who spoke at the meeting was in favor of the prison being located at the Benton Township site. Schwarz also sent out 1.300 postcards urg­ ing constituents to write or call the governor and the corrections director to express their concern about using that site and their desire to find a "more suitable" one elsewhere in the slate. Numerous ‘No prison* signs sprouting up along Vermontville Hwy. also reflected the views of area residents. Some of the signs were on farms and residential lots in Ver­ montville Twp., which adjoins Benton Twp. lo the east. An opposition group formed to maintain the area's rural makeup and agricultural integrity, the "Concerned Citizens for Farmland Preservation." also circulated the following petition in Ihe Benton Township area that stales these reasons for opposing the prison site: "We feel that the possible maximum security psychiatric 400-500 bed hospital and the 300-400 inmate minimum security prison would: "I. Devaluate property values and diminish the resale value of our homes. "2. Inhibit potential growth of new building sites in the Township (thereby) taking away increased tax base. "3. Concern of unknown effects relating to quality and availability of waler table and con­ tamination from waste treatment from facility. “4. Cause destruction of prime farmland. “5. Not be easily accessible to slate highways. "6. Destroy the quality of rural life in our area. "7. Cause undue financial burden on the State of Michigan when existing correctional facilities could be updated and reopened." Tom Auvcnshine. whose wife. Linda, is a CCFFP co-chair, said they had nearly 3,000 signatures on the petitions. Riechardt said the local opposition group may well have had an impact on the MDOC decision not to build the psychiatric prison in Benton Twp. and praised the local leaders, residents and group members. "They handled in magnificently and calm­ ly," Riechardt said. "They didn’t get bogged down in emotionalism. They were polite, organized and aggressive." he said. 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H Schwarz and his staff also prepared a letter consisting of 44 questions, on subjects rang­ ing from infrastructure, economic and en­ vironmental concerns to questions on the feasibility of using the Benton Township site as opposed to other new and existing prison sites, such as Jackson and Ionia, for the new prison. It also noted that the cities of Charlotte and Potterville "passed resolutions stating that they will not voluntarily provide water and sewer services to the possible prison site." The questionnaire was delivered to Owen on Dec. 13 and requested answers by Dec. 20. Schwarz also asked that the department give serious consideration to them and to the con­ cerns of residents when making its decision on the sice of the new psychiatric prison. Perhaps the MDOC did just that before op­ ting for the Bath site. Riechardt said that while the senator was happy that the site selected wasn’t in Eaton County, he did share many of the same con­ cerns of the Bath area residents who also op­ pose the prison. "The senator believes there is a need for this prison, but it should be located someplace more appropriately than in a rural area," he added. "Although the Bath site is also a rural area, it's not as rural as the Benton Twp. location and is part of the Greater Lansing Metropolitan area," Riechardt said. Nevertheless, the senator doesn't feel the MDOC selected the best possible site, and Riechardt cited a Management and Budget Committee study that concluded that it would be feasible and less expensive for the MDOC lo build the prison at the Huron Valley Cor­ rectional Facility or to refurbish the old psychiatric hospital in Ypsilanti. "Much of the infrastructure is already ex­ tant at those sites, and those communities have people with the qualifications and job skills to fill the jobs it would create," Riechardt said. Locally, some officials were divided, and there were mixed emotions concerning the issue of a prison site west of Vermontville. Although virtually everyone agreed that the prison would have had some effect on the community if the Benton Township site had been selected and used, whether that impact would be favorable to the Village of Vermont­ ville was the dividing line. The two village officials running for Village President in the Feb. 19 primary election, in­ cumbent Democrat Sue Villanueva and her Democratic challenger, JoeAnn Nehmer, represented the opposing views and emotions. Villanueva favored using the Benton I Learn how to maintain and repair heavy wheel vehicles. Earn over $645 per mo. to sun, plus food, lodging and medical. 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The Woodland resident, whose name wu held pending arraignment in Dis­ trict Court, wu taken into custody lut Thursday on ihe misdemeanor charge and released on a personal recognizance bond. Employee John Bollhouse told police he watched as the man opened a fivepiece box of pliers and placed one pair in Ins coat He picked up several more items, paid for them, and left the store. But he did not pay for ihe pliers, po­ lice said. The man wu stopped outside by store by Bollhouse, who then called po­ lice. The cue remains under investigation. Township site for the construction of a new prison because of the jobs and growth she felt it would've brought to the area. She also noted that (he prison would've necessitated the improvement of the village’s major east-west artery, Vermontville Highway, which is in poor condition. While Villanueva and others in this economically depressed area believe the prison would’ve created employment oppor­ tunities and improved the likelihood of residential and commercial development, Nehmer and the opposition did not. "I don’t care for its being in our area, and I really don’t think a prison near Potterville would have had much of an economic impact on the Vermontville area," Nehmer said. One thing is clear from the strong opposi­ tion of the Benton Township residents and their political leaders, and that’s that the ax­ iom "most people want more prisons, but just about no one wants them in their back yard" is holding its own in rural Eaton County. ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS and LOAN will be held at the association's of­ fices at 201 E. State St, Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday, January 16, 1990. Polls will be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two directors will be elected. The Annual meeting is to follow at 8:00 p.m. SANDRA K. 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Nevertheless, Troy Burch, 21, wu taken into custody shortly before 2 a.m. when police spotted the 1980 Chevy Citation driving without tail lights. Patrolman Rick Argo pulled the ve­ hicle over on Apple Street near Michi­ gan Avenue and asked Burch toperform several sobriety tests. Burch registered .14 percent on a pre­ liminary breathalyzer lest and wu taken to the Bany County Jail where he regis­ tered the same biood/alcohol level on a chemical breath test. Burch, of 1800 N. Broadway, re­ quested a blood test and wu taken to Pennock Hospital, where a sample wu drawn, police said. Burch received citations for drunken driving, driving with a suspended li­ cense and driving with defective lights. The car's owner, who was a passenger in ihe vehicle, wu told to push his car into a nearby parking lot and walk home. Crash with semi leaves one hurt HASTINGS TWP. - A head-on col­ lision with a semi-truck Friday night left a Hastings woman was hospital­ ized. Rae A. HoltrusL 30, wu treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the collision with a Steetcase delivery truck on M-79 at Charlton Park Road. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevin* said alcohol wu a factor in the Witnesses said Holtrust, of 3890 E. Quimby Road, wu westbound on M-79 before the accident At Chariton Park Road, Holmuts car crossed the center line and began driving along the ditch off of the eastbound lane. "She wu on the wrong shoulder and the wrong lane,** Nevins said. The eastbound Steelcase buck driver, Antonio Leal, 46, of Holland, said he saw Holbust's car and began crossing the road when her car car struck his truck head-on. Leal was not injured, but Holtrust who was not wearing a seat belt, wu rushed to Pennock Hospital. “The car wu destroyed,’* Nevins said. "Without a seat belt, I don't know how she wasn't killed." Nevins said the case remain* under investigation. Driver unhurt in rollover accident YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - A Hastings driver last week escaped un­ harmed fro.n a rollover accident that de­ stroyed his jeep. Scott W. Bevcr, 26, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the Dec. 27 accident on M-37 north of Shaw Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Mamie Mills said Bever was fortunate io escape without injury. "The accident flattened the top of his jeep, but he was belted in. All he had was a bump on ihe head," Mills said. Bever, of 636 W. Walnut St., was driving north on M-37 when he lost control of the 1979 four-wheel drive jeep on the icy roadway. The vehicle went of the road, went into a ditch and rolled over, Mills said. Mills said bad weather led to the acci­ dent, and no citations were issued. Police probing abduction try DOWLING - Authorities are investi­ gating what may have been an at­ tempted abduction Saturday along Dowling Road. A young man in his early 20s was walking west along Dowling Road, one-half mile east of Dowling, when a small white car pulled up near him about 3:30 p.m. The driver stopped and held a candy bar out of Ihe window toward him. The young mu ran from the car, and the driver left heading east on Dowling Road. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said Ihe motorist said noth­ ing to the man, and the candy bar was in an orange wrapper. No additional description was given of the car or the vehicle. Authorities continue to investigate the incident Missed stop sign leads to accident HASTINGS - Two motorists were injured last week in a broadside collision caused when one driver ignored a stop sign. Drivers Kay Lynn Wright, 49, and Donna K. Hall, 37, were heated at Pennock Hospital after the accident Dec. 27 on South Jefferson at Center Street. Patrolman George Winick said Wright, of 4558 Wildwood Road, Delton, was driving north on Jefferson and did not see Ihe stop sign when she pulled out in front of eastbound car. HalL of 4003 S. Bedford Road, did not see the northbound car until she struck it broadside in the driver’s door. Winick said Wright was nor wearing a seat belt at the time, but Hall was belled. A passenger in Wright's car was not hurt in ihe accident Wright received a citation for failing to stop at the stop sign. No sale for fake ID HAS UNGS - Police are looking for a young man who attempted to use a fake identification to buy alcohol last week. Police said Ihe young man with an altered driver's license attempted to buy alcohol at City Food and Beverage last Thursday. But when the clerk refused to sell alcohol to the young man, he fled the store - leaving the identification card behind. The store clerk said the man was driving a black Blazer with Colorado license plales. Police have not located the man. P.O. 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Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates call Ann at Wise Personnel 948-8600. LOCAL NEWS Give your college student or friend who’s moved away, something “homemade”— Give them a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-01-11.pdf 2470f25abec8a11a45d0c9007632e97b PDF Text Text News Briefs Defense carries Hastings eagers City hires Ann to handle assessing New superintendent starts at Lakewood •seftsfKPvelO See Story, Paget Soo Story, Page 5 Meetings set for City of Hastings Meetings for City of Hastings panels have been scheduled for 1990. The City Council will meet at 7:30 P-m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at council chambers in City Hall. An exception would be if the Mon­ day falls on holiday, which would mean the meeting would be held the following evening. The City-County Joint Economic Development Commission will have a public meeting at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Hastings VOLUME 135. NO. 2 Banner THURSDAY. JANUARY 11, 1W0 PRICE 25' Farmers offered auto repair class Dislocated farmer, in Bony Canty am take advaMaf ot a finrira—ftnded job retnraing program M the ead of this month. Eligible taraera may lake a free amo mechanics class in Haatiafa drosifh a $60,000 federal Ma Ttata* FlMaar­ ship Act gram. Joseph Rata, director of Ike Mm Economic Dcvelopmem Coenmaaioa, raid dttlocaaed fanners are tarro ate have received notice, ot foractosere, til­ ed for benkrapacy or have a debt-maaaet ratio of 40 percent or more He farmer, will Mead deeeea four time, a week M Hatting. High School. Arts Council's annual meeting set George Loudon of the Michigan Association of Community Am Agen­ cies will speak at the annual meeting of the Thomappie Am Council of Barry County at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Thomas Jefferson Hail. Loudon will talk about the “Right of Passage." A brief business meeting, including election of officers, win be also be held, and light refreshments wifi be served. The meeting is open to council members and to the public. Secretary of State offices to bo dosed Local Secretary of Stale branch offices will be closed for the Mastin Luther King and Presidents Day holidays. They will be dosed on Saturday, Jan. 13, and Monday, Jan. IS, in honor <rf Dr. King, and they will dote Saturday. Feb. 17, and Monday, Feb. 19, in honor of Presidents Day. Motorists whose license plates expire during these holiday weekends are urged io renew them early. Michigan Secretory of State Richard Austin said waka« lines are usually the shortest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. ‘Coffee Day* ant by Easter Seale The Easier Seal Society in Southwnera Mdagro a ptaetag « “Coffee Doy" Friday. Feb. 2. Between now aad Feb. 2, leetanats ■ Barry and Cifowm rnnmira *■ aaU button, for a SI doaattaa to benefit children aad adult, with diaahibtre.. On Feb. 2. the bariom can be traded in al any participating restaurant far a free cup of coffee. Anyone who seUa mon (han $23 in button will receive a free "Coffee Day" mag. Those who sell the larges number of button will be eUgfaie to receive prize, ranging from a 35mm camera to gift certificates. In Barry County, the fund-rawer ia be­ ing tporuored by Century 21-Cziader Realty Inc. New fairgrounds Is‘Expo Center* The ute of the new fairground, near the intersection of M-37 aad Irving Road in Rutland Township will be named the Barry County Fjtpo Center. Fair official, alto have announced that the new community building being conunicted on the ground, will have two name,. Pan of it will be called the Prairie Exhibition Hall while the other half will be the Thornapple Banquet Room. The banquet room caa be need for wedding receptions and similar events. PUns for the building and fairgrounds are moving along, according to Fair Manager Russell Stanton. The com­ munity building mav be open m April. The maintenance building and grands­ tand are near completion and the race track is finished. Middle school PTO will met The Hastings Middle School PTO will meet on Thursday, Jan. 11. at 7 p.m. in the Vocal Music Room - Room 182. All interested parents are invited to attend. Additional Nowt Brief! Appear on Pao* 2 McKelvey wins 3rd term as County Board chairman byEUueGfibert Assistant editor Ted McKelvey has been re-elected to a third term as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, defeating Commis­ sioner P. Richard Dean who also sought the poet. McKelvey won the chair on a 4-3 vote of toe board by secret ballot. Commissioners then re-elected Dean to serve as vice chairman, with Dean receiving four votes and Commissioner Orvin Moore three. Before the vote for chairman. Commis­ sioner Rae Hoare also was nominated for the post, but she asked her supporters to cast their voles for McKelvey. In the vote for vice chairman. Commis­ sioners Robert Wenger, Dean, McKelvey and Moore voted for Dean; white commissioners Hoare. Ethel Boze and Marjorie Radant cast voles for Moore. “We’ve worked well together in the past and I hope wc continue to work well together," McKelvey told the board after he aad Dean were sworn into the offices. McKelvey predicted that 1990 would be a “busy and hard" year for the board, referring to a number of projects that scheduled to be completed. At the reoganizatiooal meeting, the board voted to streamline its standing committees from seven to six, eliminating the Central Ser­ vices Committee. McKelvey recently said that the change would allow for each of toe six other commis­ sioners to serve as chairman of one commit­ toe. In toe past, one commissioner has had to chair two committees, he said. Central Services had previously included areas ot responsibility for evaluating and makiag recommendations on equalization, the Animal Control Department, livestock claims, toe Sheriff's Department and jail, safety impectioM, civil defense, register of deeds, county board, abstract, marine, road patrol grant and the road commission. Those areas of responsibility now have been shifted The Judicial Services Committee also has been renamed as the Criminal Justice Com­ mittoe and will now include responsibility for fee Sheriff's Department and jail. Committoe appointments for 1990 are: Criminal Justice — Ethel Boze, chair­ woman; Robert Wenger and Rae M. Hoare. Human Services — Hoare, chairwoman; A<oee and Ted McKelvey. County Development — Robert Wenger, chairman; Boze and Orvin Moore. Finance — P. Richard Dean, chairman; Moore aad McKelvey. Personnel — Marjorie Radant, chair­ woman; Dean and Mckelvey. Property — Moore, chairman; Hoare and Rate. Interlakes’ future may be in doubt Appointments were made to designate com­ missioners as the county's representatives on 23 different boards. Dean and McKelvey will serve on the Air­ port Board. Hoare, Radant and Boze will be on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health. Hoare and Boze will serve on the Community Action Agency Board. Boze was named to the Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance, with Wenger as an alter­ nate. Dean and McKelvey are on the Employee Classification Committee. Hoare and Boze were named to the County Commis­ sion on Aging Board. Wenger, Hoare and McKelvey will serve on the Department of Public Works. McKelvey and Dean will be on the Economic Development Corp. Wenger and Boze will sit on the Joint Economic Development Commission. Moore is on the Jordon Lake Board and the Keyman Committee. Hoare is on the Legislative Board. Radant and Boze serve on the Mental Health Board. Hoare and McKelvey are on the Mid-Counties Consortium. McKelvey serves on the Parks & Recrea­ tion Board. Boze sits on the Community Cor­ rections Advisory Board. Moore is on the R.C. & D. Conservation Board, with McKelvey as an alternate. Moore is on the Safety Committee and Moore and Wenger are on the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging Board. Wenger is on the Solid Waste Committee. Ra­ dant and Dean will serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Hoare, Boze and McKelvey are on the Transportation Board and Dean is on the Mortgage Review Board. Former Commissioner Paul Kiel was re­ appointed to a seat on the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging Board. The County Board will meet as a "Commit­ toe of the Whole" to discuss its board rules in a workshop session at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Commissioners learned that the County Abstract Office ended 1989 with a $4,403 deficit. In the office's annual report Abstractor Bar­ bara Forman reported dial total income for the year was $55,532.26 from receipts and title insurance white disbursements (including salaries, fringes, office supplies, etc.) amounted to $59,935.52. Hoare and McKelvey commented that this is the first deficit in the abstract office that they can remember. McKelvey said the big difference in that of­ fice's revenue is that more competition exists in sates of title insurance. As a result, the county isn't making as much money from title insurance as it previously did. County Coordinator Judy Peterson com­ mented that the abstract office still has a "healthy fund balance" and is still not Barry County Clerk Nancy Boerama swears in Commissioner Ted McKelvey (right) as chairman of the county board and P. Richard Dean as vice chairman. operating in the red. Commissioners were told that asbestos was removed from the county courthouse last Fri­ day evening and Saturday in preparation for rennovation work to begin. The amount of asbestos was much lower than expected and the $5,000 cost to remove it included a consultant. Commissioners also learned that preliminary figures reveal there will be more than $100,000 for a contingency fund during the courthouse project because of the decision to accept individual bids rather than pursue the work through a general contractor. Commissioner Hoare reported that the county-operated Thornappte Manor nursing home is is filled to capacity. The names of six people are on a waiting list to be admitted, she said. The Head Start program has had a big im­ pact on Barry County, Hoare said in her ver­ bal Human Services Committee report to the The Head Start sites in Hastings and Delton provide a pro-school setting for 4-year-olds at risk and have “done an awful lot for our kids," Hoare said. The programs also bring $180,000 of federal funds and $40,000 of state funds into the economy, she noted. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter DELTON - Differences of opiaioa by township officials over their ftaure ambulance needs may close Interiakes Community Ambulance. But Interlakes members are holding out hope that a new proposal will win support from at least three of its four townships. ' "It's touch and go right now," said Director Richard Lefaaar. Although the service last Thursday wu given another ooe-week reprieve, township officials could not agree on reorganizing Intoriakcs or going with a new provider. Representatives from the four townships are expected to make a final decision on the future of Interlakes st 7:30 tonight at the Barry Township Hall. A shadow was cast over the 16-yearold service in November when former Interlakes Director Darrell Hall disappeared Nov. 21, followed by criminal allegations that he had stolen equipment and money totalling $8,000 from the service. The investigation in that case continues. sm ambulance, • Northeastern School losing a ‘friend’ by Kathleen Scott SuffWriter Dave Styf, administrator and teacher in Hastings for 21 years, is leaving to begin a new position as principal at North Elemen­ tary School in the Godwin Heights School the last decade, Godwin has remained con­ stant and is likely to continue that way, he said. The suburban district has some additional props** not available here, he said, citing a strong pre-school program in the school and an elementary art consultant as examples. Styf said he is somewhat saddened by the move, and docent plan to pull up all roots. ”Fve been really pleased with aqr stay In Hastings. We've got super students aad an Sm PMNCIPM*, hgil District His move will become effective at the start of the second semester, Jan. 22. Filling in for the remainder of the year will be Joyce Guenther, who retired two years ago from Pteasantview Elementary. Styfs responsibilities will remain the same at the Wyoming school, he said, al­ though the student population is 360, com­ pared to 440 at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Three months ago, said Styf, he had oo idea he would be making this career change after 21 years. He was not pursuing a new job, he said, but the opportunity came along and he looked into ft. "It's the kind of opportunity that doesn't come along often," said Styf. "k was kind of a lark." The main attraction to the Grand Rapidsarea school system is stability. While Hastings has teetered bock and forth with millage failures and financial difficulties over Dawn Styf Joyce Guenther School chief Wolff to retire at Maple Valley this year byMarkLaRoae Staff Writer After guiding the Maple Valley School District for 27 years. Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff has decided to retire. In a letter read at the Board of Education meeting Monday, Wolff announced his decision. "At this lime, I would like to stale my desire to retire Dec. 31, 1990," Wolff said. "Hopefully, this will allow ample time to complete various operational matters which should be completed prior to Dec. 31.” At the meeting, Wolff identified some of the "operational matters" as the currently stalled contract negotiations with the teachers and support personnel, a three-year plan for district operations, a possible millage vote, and the superintendent's search. "This will allow the Board of Education sufficient time to employ a new superinten­ dent effective Jan. I, 1991. The new superintendent will then have ample time to make plans for the 1991-92 school year," Wolff said before closing the letter with an of­ fer of "any assistance you may desire during this transition period." Trustee Bea Pino asked what effect this mid-school year dale would have on the im­ pending superintendent search. Board Secretary Ron Tobias replied that it may have a beneficial effect on the district and the in­ coming superintendent. "I’ve spoken with some of the Lakewood Board Members, and they said that they and their new superintendent liked the transition made in December because with everything in ptace for the current year, it allowed him more time to work on his agenda and program for the next school year," Tobias added. The board then moved to accept Wolff's Carroll Wolff Maple Valley Schools Superintendent retirement. Although Wolff did not cite his reasons for retiring, this wasn’t the first time he indicated his intention of retiring. After taking a leave of absence for health reasons from Dec. 2, 1986, through Jan. 16. 1987, on March 9. 1987, Wolff announced his decision to retire when his contract ex­ pired on June 30, 1988. Although that announcement came on the heels of a bitter controversy in the community over the board's treatment of Wolff in a 1986 evaluation of his job performance that was decidedly negative, Wolff said it did not affect his decision this week to retire. The issue over the negative evaluation of Wolff’s performance as superintendent escalated when a citizen’s group supporting Wolff was formed and again when several recall petitions against board members were sought or filed. This resulted in the recall of Board Presi­ dent Dale Ossenhiemer and in the resignation of succeeding Board President Loren Lehman, who was the target of a recall cam­ paign that failed. Subsequently, the new Board of Education extended Wolff a ooe-year contract in June 1988. The action came after a superintendent search, which one board member called a fraud with a hidden agenda to retain Wolff, ended in May 1988 when all of the superinten­ dent candidates for the Maple Valley post took positions in other districts. Last year the board extended Wolff another ooe-year contract, which took effect in June 1989 and would have expired in June 1990. But with the board's action Monday. Wolff's contract will have to be extended or renewed for six more months, until December. Board President Bill Flower said Wolff will be sorely missed. "Carroll Wolff's years of dedicated service and work in the district arc greatly ap­ preciated. Over the last 27 years, he has per­ formed the duties of superintendent very effi­ ciently and effectively,” Flower said. “His absence will be deeply felt in the district, and it will be difficult if not impossi­ ble to find a superintendent with Iris knowledge, experience and ability to replace him," be added. Flower said he also felt that Wolff’s deci­ sion to stay until the current matters mention­ ed are resolved would be beneficial and would ease the transition. He said there has been no discussion on the impending superintendent search, but he add­ ed that he hoped it would begin before the end of the school year. Maple Valley High School Principal Larry Lenz shared Rower’s sentiment. "Any time you have an individual like Car­ roll Wolff in a position of leadership in a com­ munity for such an appreciable length of time, he will really be missed when he's gone,” Lenz said. "Carroll has done a tremendous job developing and maintaining the sound finan­ cial base on which the district operates," he added. Lenz also said he thought an incoming superintendent would benefit from the assistance Wolff could offer in the first half of the 1990-91 school year. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11, 1990 Barry DSS chief says housing biggest need by David T. Young Editor The biggest need now for low-income people and families in Barry County is housing, according to Ron Decker, director of the Barry County Department of Social Services. Decker made the remark in a talk Friday about "Families m Crisis" at the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Originally, former Republican State Senator Lorraine Beebe was to speak, along with Sally Reams, director of the Portage Community Outreach Center. However, Beebe was unable to make it because of her mother’s illness. Decker agreed to pinch hit for the program, and he talked about the role of his agency in dealing with family problems in Barry County. While introducing the speaker, Barry County Democratic Chairman Robert Dwyer said, "Ron Decker probably deals with more crises (in families) in a day than most of us would want to think about." Decker told an audience of about 30 people. "The Department (of Social Services) has priorities of needs, but the biggest is housing. There isn't enough housing for people who are low income. We could provide assistance if the housing was available.” He added that economics related to housing that is available also is a serious part of the problem. "The amount of money the department provides (for families) can’t keep up with the rental payments," he said. "The solution has to be more low-income housing or increased grants." Decker said the problem of housing being up to code is minor in the Chy of Hastings, where there is enforcement He said, however, that in some rural areas there are no codes or enforcement "We will withhold rent payments if the housing isn’t up to code," he said. He added that the department would support the concept of a non-profit agency purchasing the recently closed Hastings Hotel to provide low-income housing. Most of Decker’s speech was about the DSS itself and its role in family crises. Copies of South Jefferson STREET NEWS THE HASTINGS BANNER EVENTS are available at these area locations: The Gun Lake Winter Fasthrte features a fishing contest starting this Friday and Cross Country Ski Races on Saturday. Join the fun at Gun Lake. Ben's Big Birthday Bash - Jan. 12-15. This year is Ben’s Legacy Year. Visit Bosley's and tell us 5 legacies Ben left us and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) Snow Shovel Mdteg Contest January 13. Ride a snow shovel down South Jefferson this week, appropriately attired and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) Show and Toff Day at Wait - January 9. Take something to Show and Tell about to work on this day. Visit Bosley's after work and show and tell from our soapbox and you get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) National Clean off Your Dock Doy - January 15. Show us the oldest item or the strangest item you found while cleaning oft your desk. and get a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 6) Stephen Foster Memoral Dey - January 13. 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He said the department is the largest state agency, "and because of that, it's very controversial. When people think of the DSS, they think of welfare giveaways." But he said the department is much more than that Its mission is to protect the welfare of the citizens of the county. It does that in many ways, including services for neglected and abused children, foster care, impaired adults, support for independence of lowincome families, a volunteer program, the elderly, the disabled, day care and medical assistance. Decker estimated that more than $3 million was spent in Barry County on aid to dependent children (ADC) in 1988 and about $6 million was spent on medical assistance. About $1.6 million went for the food stamps program. Altogether, about S13.8 million was provided in client benefits in 1988, not including salaries for DSS personnel. However, he said the case load size of the past several years has been relatively stable. Decker said there are between 600 and 700 cases of aid to families with dependent children each year. Between 200 and 250 cases are for general assistance, or food stamps. Nearly 600 are for medical assistance and between 500 and 600 are for Supplemental Security Income. Decker said day care is one service most people do not associate with the DSS because it isn’t publicized. The department provides payments to eligible families for child care. "It's obviously important because so many have trouble maintaining employment when they have children, particularly in low-paying service industry jobs," Decker said. One of the most controversial DSS programs is Child Protective Services. Decker said there have been stories in area newspapers about the alleged failure of the services to protect children in cases of neglect and abuse. Because of problems such as these, he said State Sea. Jack Welborn and Gov. James Blanchard are advocating the creation of a new department - for children. That proposal now is on hold. Decker said the DSS Board and County Board of Commissioners oppose the idea. "The reason is that any time you create a new department, it's going to cost more money," he said. Decker said that during 1988-89, there were 275 referrals to Child Protective Services, 174 of them new cases, he said Barry County's statistics in this area are consistent with state averages. The director said Child Protective Services petitioned the court in 29 cases. In 27, the court had the children removed from the home. Decker said many of protective cases are difficult because they involve custody battles, in which "a high percentage do not substantiate neglect or abuse." Another problem is that child protective laws are constantly changing. He noted that in cases of child abuse in which the accused is i.nt a parent, the matter is referred to police agencies. On a brighter side, Decker said one of the more successful efforts for the DSS has been in volunteer programs. "We have excellent crisis needs programs and donations received for clients," he said, adding that such efforts save taxpayers money. "It’s a positive example that Barry County has a commitmem to those people in need." When asked how long the average client stays with the DSS, Decker said it is usually less than a year, but divorced parents with aid to dependent children tend to need services longer. However, he acknowledged that there are a few with whom welfare seems to be a way of life. "I have been with the department for 21 years, and I’m seeing third generation families of welfare recipients," he said. "But the number of those cases is very small. The Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer (left) asks Barry County Department of Social Services Director Ron Decker a question dur­ ing the First Friday Brown Bag Luncheon. myth is that a lot of people do it It’s not true." Decker also was asked why there is a need for Child Protective Services when there is an agency such as the local Child Abuse Council. "They (the Child Abuse Council) work on prevention programs, that’s the key differ­ ence," he said. Decker stressed that in more than nine child abuse cases out of 10, "We petition the court to give us the authority." He said that if te child stays in the home, there are arrange­ ments made for supervision. And in cases of sexual abuse, the child or the abusing parent is removed from the home. . "One of the myths is that only low-incocae people abuse or neglect their children," Decker said. "When I was a case worker, the majority of these people were from oonassistance families." Finally, when asked how the welfare cycle can be broken for those who stay oa it for a long time, he said, "For able-bodied individuals, it is employment metivatbn. We caa have all of the ioceatives, but until the individuals want to better themselves, we will continue to see second and third generation welfare families." Decker's pinch-hitting performance served as the third program of a series oa "The Family la Crisis.* The other two focuaed on child care rod on teca suicide crisis respome. The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, are held at 12:05 p.m. the first Riday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Greea aad Jefferson ttrects in Hastings. The next program, Feb. 2, win feature Jim Cleary, commissioaer of the Stale Low-Level Toxic Waste Authority, who will talk about siting toxic waste and where it goes. • Firm to handle city’s assessing until March 31 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday decided to hire Consolidated Governmental Services to do the city's assessing work between now and March 31. The Battle Creek firm will do the work in the absence of a city assessor. Wall Mesik resigned the job in November to take a post in Kentwood. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said Consolidated Governmental Services is the new name for Yeager A Co., which administers the city’s workers compensation program. The Battle Creek firm will do the assessing work for $50 per hour for a maximum of $8,400. Gray said the move was necessary "to satisfy the mandates of the State Tax Commission and the State Treasury Department." Meanwhile, Gray said she hopes that Mesik’s successor can be hired by the beginning of April. The city has placed an advertisement in the Michigan Municipal League bulletin and deadline for applications is Jan. 31. The rest of the council meeting Monday was taken up by reorganization, appointments and setting of salaries for several department heads. Gray noted that the meeting was the first for new council members Linda Watson of the First Ward and Evelyn Brower of the Third Ward. Both won their seats in the election Nov. 7. In beginning her second official term as mayor and setting the tone for the council's next two years, she said, "Much has been done, but there still is a lot to be done. I’m looking forward to working with all of you." David Jasperse was unanimously re-elected mayor pro tern. However, pay increases ofjust under 4 and 1/2 percent for several city officials were opposed by Council Member Donald Spencer. "They are doing a fine job, but 1 think their salaries are adequate," Spencer explained. Michael Klovanich, director of public services, received an annual salary increase from $51,260 to S53.500. Police Jerry Sarver's salary went from $32,330 to $33,750. The salary of Fire Chief Roger Cans was hiked from $31,200 to $32,600. The legal firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee A Fisher, which serves as city attorney, win be paid $8,500, an increase from $8,160. Spencer, who abstained from voting on the figure for the city attorney because be is involved in litigation with the city, questioned if any other firms have been asked if they would like to do the legal work. Council Member Franklin Campbell said that years ago the council opened it up to anyone, but no other firm expressed interest Jasperse added, "You have to have a certain amount of expertise to do it," and he recommended that the city retain its present city attorney. Spencer was appointed to be the city's voting delegate oa a special "911’ emergency service planning committee and Campbell was named an alternate. Spencer said he attended the organizational meeting Dec. 14 and was named to the physical committee of that body. The other two committees are technical planning and operational planning. When asked how plans for 911 service are coming along, Spencer said, "We’re about three years away." The special panel meets the second Thursday of each month at the Barry County Board of Commissioners’ chambers. One of the payments the City Council authorized was $2,782.05 to Siegel, Hudson, Gee A Esher for city legal fees in connection with the suit filed by the Triad cable television firm. The city won that suit late last month and since has voted to allow another cable company, Americable International, a non-exclusive franchise to do business in the city. It was noted that the city’s total legal expenses in the suit were between $12,000 aad $13,000. Charles Hermanowski, director of marketing for Americable, was scheduled to make an appearance at the meeting to formally accept the franchise agreement, but travel difficulties prevented ft. It was decided that the franchise agreement will be mailed to the company. In another matter, City Building Inspector Wally Kiehler noted that 88 Dew building permits were issued in Hastings in 1989, totalling about $13.2 million. One permit, for K mart, was for nearly $43 million, and another, for an addition at Hastings Mutual Insurance, was for nearly $6.5 million. Caris also presented the quarterly fire report, noting there were 16 fires in the city and 31 in nearby rural areas in the last three months of the year. There were 63 fires in the city throughout 1989. Appointments took up the remainder of the meeting. Appointments of council members included (with first names mentioned as chain): • Watson, Spencer, Esther Walton and White to the Public Safety and Parking Committee. • Walton, Watson, Spencer and Brower to the Property Committee. • Jasperse, White, William Cusack and Watson io City Planning aad Ordinance. • Campbell, Cusack, Jasperse and Brower to Streets. • Spencer, Jasperae. Campbell and Brower to Wafer Supply and Sewer. • Cusack, Jasperae, Campbel! aad White to Finance aad Personnel. • White, Walton, Cusack and Watson to Parks, Recreation and Insurance. • Brower, Campbell. Walton and Spencer to Fire and Lighting. Other appoutmems were: • Caris as fire marshal • Saner as director of civil defense. • Dr. Edwin Larkin as health officer. • Watson as council representative on the Joint Airport Committee for one year and White to a two-year term on that anel. • Roy Cariaon and Fred Kogge to three-year terms oa the Planning Commission, and Jasperse and Klovanich to one-year terms. Kogge also will serve as liaison with the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Jack Echdnaw ad Kogge to three-year terms oa the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Walton to a one-year term on the Library Board, replacing Cusack, aad Diane Hawkins to a five-year term. • Mark Fcldpanach aad Larry Kornstadt Sr. to four-year terms on the Downtown Development Authority. • Brent Willison aad Larry Haywood to three-year terms oa the Nature Board. The council also designated Hastings City Bank, National Bank of Hastings, Security National Bank of Battle Creek (Comerica), Great Lakes Bancorp and Hastings Savings A Loan as depositories for the city clerk and treasurer. News Briefs Dannie F. Oland Rebecca Zator-Lectka Two elected to posts at Hastings City Bank Dennis F. Oland has been elected vice president consumer lending of Hastings City Bank, according to an announcement by Robert E. Picking, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer. Oland joined the Hastings City Bank in July 1989 as assistant vice president/consumcr loan manager. Prior to that, Oland had been with Old Kent Bank, most recently as assistant vice president/mortgage loan underwriter. Oland holds a bachelor's of business ad­ ministration degree from Western Michigan University. He i.as also graduated from the American Bankers Association School of Real Estate Finance and its school of installment lending. The Hastings City Bank Board of Directors also elected Rebecca Zator-Lectka marketing advertising and compliance officer. Zator-Lectka joined the Hastings City Bank as the Middleville Branch Supervisor in May 1989. Prior to that she was with Commercial Federal Savings and Loan in Denver. Colo. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in humanities from Michigan State University. Surplus food distribution set Mothers’ March opens this week Surplus butter, beans, honey, flour, peanut butter and pork will be distributed at 13 sites in Barry County on Wednes­ day, Jan. 17. The distributions are handled by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. For information about times of distribution and eligibility for the food, call the CAA office in Hastings at 948-4260. The 40th annual Mothers' March against birth defects gets under way this week in West Michigan, and the March of Dimes Ambassadors will be Marty and Jessica Shellenbarger, children of Mike and Cathy Shellenbarger of Grief support group meets in Nashville ‘•Cope,*’ a support group for families in grief, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 11. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. For more information, call 852-0840. Hastings. The first March of Dimes Mothers' March was held in 1950, when polio was the major threat. Though the dangers associated with polio have lessened con­ siderably, other birth-related mental and physical defects continue to be a menace. Some 10,000 volunteers are expected to collect contributions across the 23 counties that make up the West Michigan chapter. The Shellenbarger children have a rare genetic disease called Mucopolysac­ charidosis. which affects the child’s organs and physical development. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11, 1990 — Page 3 Two new directors named Foundation given gift for community projects For more than a quarter-century" • Thorwpple Foundation has quietly gone about do­ ing good in Barry County to the tune of $230,702. Since the formation of the charitable trust in 1962, the Thomapple Foundation has given a boost to a variety of non-profit organizations •nd programs — helping them to branch into new projects and improve existing ones. Benefiting from foundation grants have been organizations ranging from the YMCA of Barry County to the Hastings Library. The Thormpple Foundation is the only "general purpose" foundation operating regularly in the county, and contributions are for the benefit of the county area. Through the yean, die foundation's five original trustees, have carried out the goals of the foundation, and last year two new trustees were add. Original trustees include Richard T. Groos. president of Viking Corp., who serves as foundation president; Thomas F. Stebbins, retired president of Hastings Chy Bank, foun­ dation treasurer; Stephen I. Johnson, presi­ dent of Hastings Manufacturing; and attorney Paul E. Siegel. Richard M. Cook, also an original trustee, served on the foundation board until his recent death. Douglas DeCamp, president/CEO of Flex­ fob, and Fredric Jacobs, secretary of the board of directors of J-Ad Graphics, were named to serve on the foundation's expanded board of directors in 1989. A very substantial gift from Florence Tyden Groos got the foundation underway, followed soon after hy a generous donation of property from Mr. and Mrs. Stephen I. Johnson. Organized Feb. I, 1962, after receiving federal clearance, the Thomapple Foundation was incorporated under Michigan law on Dec. Douglas DeCamp Police Beat Bogus money found in local coin machne J-Ad Graphics News Service A counterfeiter in Hastings is making money the easy way - photocopying it. The counterfeiter used photocopied money to bilk a coin changing machine out of about $30 this week in Hastings. Police have suspects in the case, but are warning business owners with coin change machines to keep an eye out for the counterfeiter. Employees at Great Lakes Car Wash, 815 W. Stale St, reported Monday finding sev­ eral photocopies of $1 bills in their money changing machine. Employees found photocopies of five $5 bills in the machine Tuesday. Hastings Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Kent County Sheriffs deputies have re­ ported similar acts in Caledonia, leading authorities to suspect one person may be work­ ing across West Michigan. But Hastings Police also caught a teenager in Bosley's Pharmacy last week photocopy­ ing $1 bills, which is illegal all by itself. "You cannot in any way, shape or form reproduce U.S. currency,” Leedy said. "That comes under counterfeiting laws." Leedy said al least one Hastings laundromat had a similar experience several years ago. But the store replaced its change machine with a more sophisticated unit that rejected the photocopied money. Repeat offenders arrested in drunken driving cases J-Ad Graphics News Service Two motorists were arrested in Hastings last Thursday for drunken driving during rou­ tine traffic stops. Both drivers are being charged with thirdoffense drunken driving, a fetooy offense, ac­ cording to police. Robert L. Patrick, 55, was arrested when he stopped his vehicle to relieve himself along the side of the Cook Road at Green Street, police said. A plainclothes Michigan State Police de­ tective observed Patrick's 1973 GMC truck driving slowly on M-43 heading into Hast­ ings at 6:30 p.m. The vehicle drove off the roadway and failed to slop at a slop sign at M-43 and Gun Lake Road. In town, Patrick stopped the track and rhe detective radioed for Hastings Police to come to the scene. Patrick, of Grand Rapids, was asked to per­ form several dexterity tests. After registering a btood/alcohol level of .27 percent on a preliminary breathalyzer test, he was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. The legal blood/alcohol limit in Michigan •for driving is .10 percent At the jail, Patrick refused to take a chemi­ cal breath test and was taken to Pennock Hospital. A search warrant wu authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, and a blood sample was taken and forwarded to the State Police Crime Lab in Lansing. Patrick was returned to the jail and lodged on charges of drunken driving, third offense and driving with a revoked license, second of­ fense. Police said warrants were out for his arrest in Grand Rapids for parole violation and in Kentwood for writing bad checks. His passenger, Steven R. Patrick, 25, was arrested for failure io appear in court in Kent County and for possession of open alcohol in a motor vehicle. Patrick's truck was impounded by police. Kaye M. Zbiciak, 35, was arrested in her driveway at 406 W. State Road after police spotted her vehicle weaving on West Stale Street. Patrolman Pete Leach said the officers were on patrol when they recognized Zbiciak and her 1984 Ford driving in town at 3 a.m. After asking Zbiciak to perform several - Miety tests, she was given a preliminary jreathalyzer test She registered a .15 percent blood/alcohol level and was arrested. Police said Zbiciak became angry after her arrest and kicked an officer in the head from the back of the patrol car. At the Barry County Jail, she registered .14 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged on charges of drunken driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license. Suspect In bank robbery, murder to stand trial J-Ad Graphics News Service CORUNNA - An alleged bank robber who took employees hostage, drove to Barry County and killed one by backing over her has been ordered to stand trial. William T. McAllister, 21, of Shaftsburg was bound over for trial last Thursday after a preliminary hearing in Shiawassee County District Court. No trial date has been set McAllister faces one count of first-degree murder, four counts of kidnapping and three courts of assault with intent to commit mur­ der in connection with the Sept. 26 incident. He allegedly took about $45,000 from First Federal of Michigan in Perry, kidnapped four bank employees and drove 70 miles across four counties to Assyria Township. Police said McAllister ordered the four to lie down behind his car, then attempted to back over the top of them. Marilyn Parks, 57, of Owosso, died from injuries in the incident One other employee was injured and two escaped unharmed. McAllister was arrested later that day in Kalamazoo. Murder charges against McAllister were filed in Barry County, but authorities in Barry and Shiawassee county agreed to con­ solidate murder and robbery charges into one case. Court appointed defense attorney, Michael J. Koenig, said he may pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense for McAllister. Additional tests at the defense’s request will be conducted to determine McAllister's com­ petency and state of mind. He remains lodged in the Shiawassee Couniy Jail without bond. 16, 1966. Its purpose is to provide the Barry County area with a medium to handle funds or property given by public-spirited individuals for the support of non-profit organizations operation in the area for charitable, scientific, educational or literary purposes. Foundation President Groos recalls that the Fredric Jacobs first contributor to the foundation was Richard M. Shuster, who is now a circuit court judge. Shuster was one of the first to advocate the formation of the foundation, Groos said. The foundation's name was selected in honor of the Thornapple River, which has had • significant role in the settlement of the area. Long before the coming of the stagecoach, <he steam locomotive and the development of county road systems, the Thornapple River was the only easily traveled route that led into the center of the local area that was once densely forested land. Grams awarded by the foundation are for large, nonrecurring capital projects or to start programs or io finance feasibility studies, Groos said. "Requests (from organizations) are evaluated on the basis of overall worth to the county, community acceptance and perceived willingness of the community to provide con­ tinual support." he said. Trustees of the foundation periodically meet to review requests as they arc received. The foundation also has taken on the obliga­ tion to support United Way in the event of a "massive drive failure." The first two organizations to receive grants were the Barry County Association for Retarded Children and the YMCA of Barry County. High producers recognized at annual DHIA banquet Sponsors in attendance at the annual Dairy Herd Improvement Association meeting Tuesday included (from left) Lyle Murphy of Moorman's Feeds, Tony Barcroft of Farm Credit Services, Terry Nichols, Thomapple Valey Equipment, Rom Grahm of MABC-Seied Sires, and Larry Nel, Fam Bureau Insurance Sw FOUNDATION, Page 11 Woman accused of trying to pass drugs to inmate by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Genii Powers planned to give her boyfriend a big kiss when she visited him at the Barry County Jail. Instead, she could wind up taking a room down the hall. Powers, 19, was arrested on drug charges after jail authorities found she was hiding a plastic bag of marijuana in her mouth when she came to the jail last week. Authorities believe Powers intended to pass the drug to her boyfriend, Carl Loughin, when she visited him Jan. 2 at the jail. Corrections Officer Fred Pyles said two inmates told him that Powers would attempt to pass a marijuana cigarette to Loughin dur­ ing their weekly visit at noon. One inmate said they had successfully passed the drug once before. When Powers, of Grand Rapids, appeared at the jail to visit Loughin, a corrections of­ ficer noticed she was keeping silenL Although Powers had her young daughter with her, she did not talk to the daughter, said Corrections Officer Alice Martin. If the daughter walked away from her mother, Pow­ ers would pulled her back, but ste said noth­ ing to the child. Martin decided to ask Powers a question to see if she would speak. As Powers signed in at the desk, Martin asked her how her Christmas holiday had been. Powers replied "fine," and Martin noticed something shiny in her mouth. Summoning a deputy, Martin asked Pow­ ers to take the article out of her mouth. ' Powers insisted she was chewing gum. Then she gave the package to Deputy Mamie Mills, saying it was hers and she did not in­ tend to give it to a jail inmate. Mills said the Powers wu carrying a mari­ juana cigarette wrapped in plastic wrap. A field test performed in the jail confirmed the cigarette was marijuana. Powers was arrested and lodged on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to de­ liver. Individuals recognized by the state tor their conelslonify high producing herds were (from left) Norm Hammond, Jhn Fish Sr., Jim Spencer, Norm Sandbrook and Gary Bivens. Jim Drake (far right) is the DHIA field man for the western hal of the stale and he presented the awards. Former Delton football star jailed for assault in Kalamazoo J-Ad Graphics News Service KALAMAZOO - A former Delton Kel­ logg High School football star was arraigned Monday on charges of assault with intent to murder after a fight Friday in Kalamazoo. Richard Bleach, 19, was one of two people charged in an assault that left a Western Michigan University student badly hurt. David E. Gelb, 27, of Kalamazoo, was hospitalized at Bronson Methodist Hospital with severe bead wounds after the assault at Gelb's home. Family members told police Geib had been beaten with an aluminum baseball bat. Geib, a senior at WMU studying electrical engineering, was in fair condition Wednes­ day, but police have been unable to talk with him because he fades in and out of con­ sciousness. Bleach and Ronald Briefly, 20, a U.S. Navy seaman from Richmond, were released on bond Monday after amugnmert. A prelim­ inary exam was set for Jan. 16. Bleach and Bricriy told police they went to Geib’s home because one of Geib's room­ mates had assaulted one of their friends. Witnesses told police Bleach and Brierly forced their way into Geib's home at 10 p.m. Friday. A fight broke out when Geib at­ tempted to stop them. One witness said Blesch and Brierly chased Geib out of the bouse, striking him with a blunt object and causing him to trip down steps lead!ng to the house. Either the blow or the fall knocked him unconscious. But in a Tuesday interview in the Jfdfomstoa Gazette, Brierly said the pair only went to the house to talk with Geib's roommate. When they refused to leave, Geib attacked them with the baseball bat. Brierly said Bleach suffered a head wound that required 13 Dairy fanners who redevad trophies Tuesday at the Dowftng Country Chapel lor owning cows with outstandng m* produdbn wore (from left) Ernie Olson, Norm Hammond, Dan Wenger, Jim Ash Jr., Tom Geiger (for Norm Hammond) and Gary Bivens. stitches to done. Blesch, a student at Hope CoUegc, pleaded not guilty to assault charges Monday. Bri­ efly, who grew up in Delton and attended lo­ cal schools, pleaded not guilty io a charge of illegal entry. Assistant prosecutor leaving Barry County J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brien Fortino will be moving on to greener pastures next month in Eaton County. Fortino will begin a new post Feb. 5 as an assistant in the Eaton County Prosecutor's office. Fortino, who joined the Barry County Prosecutor's office just one year ago, raid he was not looking to leave, but couldn't pass up the opportunity when it came along. "(Eaton County Prosecutor) Michael Hock­ ing interviewed me before I came here," Fortino Mid. "He didn't have anything open at the time, but he said if something came up, he'd call me. I guess something came Dairy farmers who were recognized at the annual Barry County DHIA banquet for the high dollar value produdion of their herds were (from left) Norm Hammond of Hammond Dairy Farm, Dan Bivens of Bivens LaDine Farms and Gary Bivens Give the gift of... up." Fortino said the biggest reason he accepted the job is because it is closer to his home in Charlotte. "That's the main reason for doing it. It'll be a half mile drive instead of a 30 miles," he said. The Eaton County Prosecutor's office is twice as large as Barry County's three-lawyer office, and Fortino will work with several of the same judges in the Bany/Eaton Circuit Court. A graduate of Centra) Michigan University and Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Fortino joined the Barry prosecutor's office Jan. 9, 1989. Prior to that he worked for a LOCAL NEWS Brien Fortino Lansing law firm. Fortino said he has enjoyed his year under Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "I enjoyed working for him. He taught me a lot. He's a good attorney and a good super­ visor," Fortino said. Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11, 1990 Viewpoint = Let’s let the electorate decide on COA millage The voting populace has seen millages for schools, millages for roads, millages for recreation, millages for court house renovations and for a number of many other operations and services. But something new appears to be on the horizon - a millage for the elderly. Call it a sign of the times. The number of people over 60 years of age in Barry County and just about everywhere else in the United States is expected to increase dramatically in the next 20 years. Because of advances in medicine and the aging of baby boomers, senior citizens in the early part of the next century will be a significant portion of the population. So what's happening here with die possibility of a millage for the elderly reflects a problem of how to meet a growing population's needs. The Barry County Commission on Aging Dec. 28 reported to the Board of Commissioners that a millage request, the fust of its kind ever in Barry County, is necessary in 1990. The COA says it just cannot continue to meet the growing demands with present funding. Right now it receives federal and state money, a yearly allocation of $33,000 from the county, United Way support and memorials and donations. But support from some of these sources, particularly the state and federal governments, are decreasing. The county also has cut back its support from a high of $57,000 in 1985 to the $3^,000 in 1989. Economic trends such as these have resulted in the COA operating in the red in its most recent fiscal year. Thrf deficit was covered by donations, but these acts of generosity won't be able to save programs and services in the future. Some services the COA provides to senior citizens, particularly home delivered meals, in-home personal care, home maintenance for safety and respite care, are indispensible for clients who are unable to leave their homes. But they are in danger. COA Director Tammy Pennington is working on a proposal for a millage request in the August primary. The figure being considered is one-quarter of a mill, which would raise about $ 132,000. However, if such a millage would pass, almost one-third of the new money immediately would be eaten up by projected future fund shortages and the county dropping its $35,000 commitment. The millage proposal is an intriguing one. It is unique now, but it may signal the wave the future. The quality of life for the increasing numbers of older people in society should become an even more critical issue in the yean to come. We hope the County Board next month agrees to place a millage for the COA on the ballot in August. That alone costs nothing because the election will take place anyway. Then let's see how we vote, and how we envision the future for a segment of the population that, before we know it, will include many of us. Write us a Letter! The Hasting* Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ‘Make your letter brief and to the point. ‘Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make ary changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters Io the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Interlakes‘clique’ does a good Job To the Editor— In referring to Ms. Cooke’s letter in regards to "Interiakes Ambulance:" She calls these people a "little clique" that rules the service. Maybe they are a "clique" to an outsider, but they are a group of people, all with similar interests, similar training and similar positions. Above all, they do an ex­ cellent job. About a year ago, I had the "privilege” of meeting some of these people. I may owe my life to their response and actions. I will never know, but today I am thankful for them. One of them even called a couple days later to sec how I was doing. I would call that a "personal touch,” what these people do. At present, these seven people are pro­ viding 24-hour, seven-day service. That is dedication (would anyone like to help?). When a smooth-talking "con-man” moves :r, don’t blame these people. Blame the deceiver. When people get fired, it is for a reason. Because that person doesn’t tell why and because an employer keeps it internal does not mean it is without reason. Many of us still have used this service, both as “Interlakes" and "BPOH." And we still appreciate the service we have had. This is not just a “horizontal taxi service.” It is an ex­ cellent service. Yours truly, Don Hardy Delton Hastings BdRIlCr Arby’s employees harrassment victims Permanent farmers market site needed To the Editor— To the Editor— The change in the location of the Hastings Fanners Market from Market Square at the old fairgrounds to the parking lot next to Tyden Park worked out reasonably well this past year. Comments from the vendors and the patrons were mostly positive. I am concerned, though, with the city’s lack of commitment to a “permanent" market place. Under the present arrangement, annual ap­ proval must be granted by the city for the use of the lot for the Farmers Market. This places those wanting to grow or make products to sell on the market in a position of uncertainty from one year to the next. Furthermore, the city can rescind or modify their decision at will, with the vendors having no recourse. Just this past year, after approving the lot for use by the Farmers Market, the city had loads of stone dumped in the lot the week the market was to open. Needless to say, it postponed the opening of the market. What do you do with produce that is ready to sell and you have no place to sell it? Another example of the city modifying the 'I.HIits conditions of approval is the decision to allocate space in the parking lot for overnight RV parking. While their intentions are well taken, having such vehicles in the lot during marketing hours will occupy badly needed parking space for market patrons and present a safety hazard when the RV's artemp to leave during the marketing period. Why didn’t the Chy Council seek an opinion or input from the market steering committee before making that decision? When the city was negotiating ths sale of the Market Square property, certain council members said a permanent site would be Ambulance service will not respond To the Editor— Interlakes Community Ambulance Service of Delton has been advised by legal counsel not to respond to the Jan 4. Banner letter to the editor titled, "Little clique rules Interiakes Ambulance Service.” This is because the letter’s author, Lorraine Richard Leinaar Chairman of the board Interiakes Ambulance Service Stocks could be one off the few bargain items left years. Since the 1987 crash, however, there has been some skepticism over the market as a whole. It is not unreasonable to assume that the bullish outlook of these two money Joseph Lukasiewicz Hastings managers will be questioned by more cautious investors. Those who believein company earnings and their effect on the stock market, however, will find a lot of confidence here. In the last 25 years, prices as a whole have quadrupled. "And when you remember that since 1965 the Dow Jones avenge has only gone up from 1000 to 2500." says Clark, “it's clear that stocks are one of the few cheap items left.” - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company CkMO AT&T 45V. Ameritech 63V. Anheuser-Busch 38V. Chrysler 18V. Clark Equipment 38V. CMS Energy 36V. Coca Cola 76V. Dow Chemical 71V. Exxon 48V. Family Dollar 10V. Ford 44 V. General Motors 43V. Great Lakes Bancorp 17V. Hastings Mfg. 33V. IBM 99V> JCPenney 74V. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 58V. K-mart 36V. Kellogg Company 66V. McDonald's 33V. Sears 38V. S.E. Mich. Gas 18V. Spartan Motors 4V. Upjohn 37V. Gold $404.00 Silver $5.24 Dow Jones 2766.00 Volume 155,000,000 Interiakes service needs support • To the Editor­ /unusM4>...M*rk D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jone* * Co. Ron Clark, a money manager with Putnam Fund Distributors Inc., one of the oldest and largest mutual-fund management companies, envisions a Dow Jones Average of 5000 in five years. The Dow consists of 30 of the largest, most widely traded, blue-chip companies. in a recent interview with Mutual Fund News Service, Clark explained his optimism with a simple earnings projection of Dow Jones Industrial companies. Dow earnings are currently about $240 per share. If they follow the historical growth average of 7 percent a year, Dow earnings will reach roughly $335 per share by 1994. The current pricc/eamings ratio of the Dow is about 12. If, however, the ratio rose to only 15, the midlevel of the postwar period, the Dow would reach 5000, about double today’s level. “So, what sounds far-fetched is, the fact, quite reasonable," says Clark. "And if it hap­ pens, investors who do as well as the Dow would double their money in five years." Clarks is not alone in his enthusiasm. Jef­ fery Shames, head of equity investing for Massachusetts Financial Services, sees the Dow’s earnings at $270 per share by 1990 even after allowing for a substantial correc­ tion of future-earnings estimates. At a 12 price/eamings ratio, the index would be 3200. These estimates allow for considerable slow­ ing down in the economy. Keep in mind that these money managers are talking about earnings growth in the Dow Jones Industrial Averages. Mutual Fund News Service reports that Shames’ growth estimates for selected sectors outside the Dow to be anywhere from 15 percent to 25 percent annually. This suggests that for investors will­ ing to assume greater risks, there is the possibility of some major gams in the next few found for the displaced Farmers Market. They have reneged on that promise in that an­ nual permission must be obtained, and any such permission is still subject to the whims and needs of the city. For all this, the Hastings Farmers Market gave up. what I believe to be. a deeded right to sell at Market Square. To summarize it all, the city got a couple hundred thousand dollars for Market Square, the Hastings Farmers Market got broken pro­ mises. In a couple of years, when the city finally squeezes the Hastings Farmers Market out of the Tyden Park location, maybe the market vendors will reclaim their right to Market Square. Cooke, has filed a lawsuit over the loss of her membership in Interiakes Ambulance Service. The lawsuit is still pending. FINANCIAL FOC-US Stock market forecasting is a hazardous oc­ cupation, but dial’s what money managers are paid to do. My letter is in reference to the Dec. 28 arti­ cle regarding the theft at Arby’s. Why arc just the employees named as suspects? All commonly accepted business practices were not followed by the manage­ ment. not to mention those dictated by com­ mon sense. Cash, whether it is secured in a locked deposit bag or not, is never to be left lying on top of a safe. Keys to a locking deposit bag are not to be accessible to anyone but those who are paid to be responsible for the security of the cash. ' Change -IV. Citizens of Barry, Prairieville, Hope and Orangeville township* in Barry County need to speak up. They must let their respective township boards know how they feel about keeping their ambulance service in Delton rather than having each township go its own way, relying oa other ambulance services on commercial status to take care of citizens. At a meeting Jan. 4, it was proposed to either maintain our presets ambulance that we have worked hard to maintain, or have Prairieville rely on Plainwell Mercy, Barry on Gull Lake or Battle Creek services. Hope on Lansing Mercy out of Hastings, and Orangeville on Wayland Area Emergency Services, all of which would lengthen the response times. We want to remain here and train our cur­ rent staff to become EMT specialists and keep the service in Delton, where it is centrally located. Right now, we are short handed, but we have applications for more help. But we need support from the citizens of these townships to hire them so we can stay here. Will the citizens back ns and attend the next meeting at die Barry Township Hall in Delton tonight (Thursday, Jan. 11). Or could they contact their supervisors and tell them they want us to remain here in Delton? The loyal staffers Interiakes Community Ambulance Delton And why was the deposit being made Satur­ day morning instead of being dropped in a night depository Friday night? As a business manager, it seems to me that the employees in question are being needless­ ly harrassed and degraded by both Arby’s management and the slant with which your 'ar­ ticle was written. ' Cariccn Shuster Battle Creek Eagles, merchants alive with giving To the Editor— The Christmas season of giving was in the hearts of the Hastings Eagles and Barry Coun­ ty merchants. The 1989 donation food box recipients were the elderly of our community. They too are the builders that make our town what n is to­ day and always. A very special thank you goes to the follow­ ing merchants: Kloosterman’s Chicken Coop. Ottos Turkey Form, Hastings Savings & Loan, National Bank, Great Lakes Federal, Fclpausch and Eberhard's. Their time and donations were much appreciated. From our hearts to yours, a very happy and prosperous new year. Respectfully, Georgia Leonard, president Hastings Eagles Auxiliary No. 4158 Watchdogs over taxes in county sleeping? To the Editor— Il’s always enjoyable to return to Barry County for a visit. The good old Banner is still reporting the facts. 1 see the County Commissioners are still allowing the sheriff to overspend his budget. $44,000 would have gone a long way in the remodeling project of the courthouse. It has been said that all this overspending was because of the emergencies and overtime. Did all this happen the last month of the year? Wasn’t a county coordinator hired to help the commissioners in working with county departments? Isn’t someone checking from month to month on how their budgets stand? I think the watchdogs of Barry County tax dollars have gone to sleep! Keep up your good work on reporting the activities in Barry County. Your staff is to be commended. Sincerely, Fred Norris Tampa, Fla. —4 -V. —VI. + ’/. -VI. Give the gift of... —V. -V. -IV. -V. —IV. -V. -V. +1 + VI, + VI. -V. +v. + 1V. -1V. -V. -V. +v. + 1V. + S4.40 $.05 -44.15 Public Opinion.. LOCAL NEWS If you have a col logo student or friend who'* moved away, give them something that'* “homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner rear Hoatetowa Newspaper C1IIMM051 Seniors’ charity drive a success To the Editor— DuriM two weeks the senior class of Hastings High School raised more than $3,500 in die Senior Christmas Charity Drive. The money was distributed for food and cfothing to needy families at Christmas. We are extremely proud of our efforts and our community. Without the tremendous aid from the citizen* of Hastings, the charity drive could not have been such a great ntrem On behalf of the members of the 1990 Senior Christinas Charity Drive, we would Hte to express sincere gratitude to the com­ munity and to the faculty and administration for their support. It was deeply appreciated! Sincerely, Kimberly Belanger Jenifer Schimmel Senior Christmas Charity Drive Committee Does Bo know baseball? After more than 20 years in command of the University of Michigan’s football program and as the achod’s athletic director. Bo Shembechier retired and was promptly appotated Preiittom ofthe Detroit Tigers by team owner Tom Monahan. Do yon Mak he to qualified to Imp from the gridiron to the bdi diamonds? Devoted to the interests of Berry Coutiij since 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (editor) Barbara Gall Mark Laflose Elaine Gilbert (Attittant Ediiot) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tsoorts editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department _ Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 3 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour (Sues Manage', Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 L Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-630) "Bo knows everything!” “Bo is a good choice, but he’s not the most “It’s different. It might turn it around for the club. ‘‘Not really. He’s been in football for 20 years. If logical choice. Money Maybe now they can get he knew baseball, he pro­ talks and friendship talks. some players who can turn it around from last bably forgot it.** Bo is net God.” season.” “I don’t think he’ll be “I think he should have able to make the switch stayed with football very well.” because he was so good at it.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11, 1990 — Page 5 Legal Notices New Lakewood schools superintendent Thomas O. Makela got acquaint­ ed with staff and students, Including Ryan Steele and Spencer Kruger, during his first week on the job. New superintendent on the job at Lakewood bv Shelly Suber Staff Writer Superintendent Thomas O. Makela calls himself (he new brick at the bottom of the in­ verted pyramid at the Lakewood Public Schools. “We’re all here to shore up each other, ’’ he said. “My job is to support the principals, theirs is to support the teachers and their job is lo support the students, I really feel that." Makeia spent the first week in January meeting the staff, touring the schools and set­ tling into his new office, vacated officially by the district's first and only superintendent, William R. Eckstrom, on Dec. 31 after 30 years in the post. Eckstrom and Makela have been friends for 20 years, he said. For the last 13 years, Makela has served as superintendent at the Indian River Inland Lakes Schools, a Class D district in the Lower Peninsula not far from the Mackinac Bridge. Inland Lakes has a staff of 45 teachers, while Lakewood, a Class B district, has about 140 classroom instructors. Makela was selected by the board to be Eckstrom’s successor last May after review­ ing 60 applications for the position, interview­ ing nine candidates and visiting (he dis(ricts of three finalists. Makela has 25 spent years in the education field. Before taking (he head job at Indian River, he was director of general education for the Alpena Intermediate School District for five years. Prior to that, he was an elementary principal at Standish-Sterling Schools, director of federal projects for Dickinson-Iron Schools and an elementary teacher and junior varsity and junior high football and basketball coach at Kingsford. He earned his bachelor's degree from Nor­ thern Michigan University in 1964 and receiv­ ed his master's degree from the same school in 1969 In 1976, he earned his education specialist degree from Michigan Slate University. “I think we’ve tapped into every resource we could to find a candidate and we think that we have the best available," said Board of Education Member Jean Chase after announc­ ing Makcla’s selection last spring. Makela has been watching developments in the district with interest ever since, he said. “In the last seven-eight days I've just been meeting people, staff. I’ve been to all the buildings," he said. His next step will be to meet with ad­ ministrators individually to learn the current status of programs, what areas need improve­ ment and to review the district policy book. “My major targets between now and July are evaluation of board policies and setting up an accountability system in each building," he said. “What 1*11 probably do immediately is meet one on one with the administrators for about two hours. I'll basically be asking what we’re doing well and what they see as goals to reach in the next few years." Those objectives will be presented to the board, which can then “bring budget items in line with the goals approved by the board. At the end of the year, we'll evaluate them in writing," he said. "So everything is a pro­ cess. There is a process for budget develop­ ment. a process for evaluation of staff, etc." Makela plans lo enlist the help of the prin­ cipals as he works to gradually update the district policy book, which has not been done since 1978, he said. “Bill was here so long, that whatever things came up in his tenure, he has in his head. So we need rules and a game plan that anyone in the district can look at," he said. Makela already has specific ideas to try to convince voters of the need for new and enlarged buildings to accommodate the ever­ growing student population, he said. Taxpayers have turned down two previous bonding questions over the last year. “The urgency of the thing is a high priori­ ty,” he said. "We’ve got to get down to the nitty gritty details. They need to be explained to the people up front. I don’t like surprises and I don’t want surprises in our community." Makela was among the key players in see­ ing through to completion $3 million worth of additions to the high school in Indian River, which has a population of about 800, he said. Five years prior to the bonding proposition there, Makela and a team of other profes­ sionals began compiling data and projections on the district's needs. An architect’s render­ ing of the suggested building and costs involv­ ed were later obtained and presented to various segments of the community. A group of citizens then met with school of­ ficials to view their presentation, and they were left alone in a room to discuss what they had heard. When the officials returned to the room, the citizens suggested adding a new gymnasium, cafeteria and locker rooms to the plans. Lakewood Board of Education Vice Presi­ dent Ed Markwart has outlined a recommen­ dation for upgrading the Clarksville and Sun­ field Elementary School buildings and adding an elementary school and middle school at the high school (central) site. The plan was debated by board members and Makela Thursday. (See related story) “He's come up with a viable option," said Makela. “If the board will back that. I’ve got the whole routine. It's a public, people pro­ cess I want to get involved in. 1 believe in eyeball to eyeball contact with people." But Makela plans to guide the board in the upcoming bond proposition rather than take charge. “I want to sell this to the public honestly. 1 will make recommendations and encouragments (lo the board) along the way," he said. “There are two kinds of ad­ ministrators. One is oriented to making sure everyone knows all the rules and is extremely concerned about problem solving. The other is someone who wants to be in control of everything." Makela said he prefers to stand by a motto, 'People who know, care; people who care, act.' He and his wife, Marcia, have three grown children, Melissa, a student at Michigan State University: Mark, a dentist in Indian Riven and To-y, who works for a sales company in Ar Attar. Lake Odessa News: Recent real estate transfers include those of Dennis and Cindy Kauffman to Keith and Lin­ da MacDonald. Scott Hines, a senior, was named to the dean's list at Michigan Tech at Houghton for fall term. He is the son of Hugh, and Betty Hines of Musgrove Highway Ruth Peterman is home after a week spent at Troy over the holidays with Ray and Ann Strecker and son Dennis. She had received a Christmas card from the James McArthurs of Livonia and while al Troy she had a telephone visit with Mrs. McArthur. Patricia spoke of her work and of Jim’s being a receiving super­ visor at Meadowdale Foods. Their son Jim is a high school sophomore and their daughter Cheri is a senior at Central Michigan Univer­ sity. She is engaged to a young man from Royal Oak. Patricia is a daughter of the late Naomi (Stephens) and Wilbur Necb of Lake Odessa. Union Bank honored six employees at the awards dinner held last month for their land­ mark years of service. The banquet was held at Deer Run Golf Club near Alto. Those honored were Marilyn VanBuren, 20 years; Martin Vipond. five years; Penny Avery and Paula (Allen) Marlin, three years; Michelle Cusack and Janice Kidder, one year. Glenn Desgranges has purchased the East Odessa Wclseyan church building, known locally as the Carr Church, on Clarksville Road, and hopes to move the structure to Emerson Street near the depot and caboose with further plans to renovate the building for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Shelly Sulser spent the Christmas holiday in Ohio with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sulser and other relatives and friends at Newcomerstown. Services were held Tuesday. Jan. 2 for Ray Nceb. 91. at Koops Funeral Chapel with burial in Woodland Cemetery. He had been at Provincial House in Hastings for care and had been the December patient of the month. Robert and Lynda Warner, along with Herbert and Margaret Cusack, all of Lake Odessa, announce the engagement of their children, Shelisa Warner and Michael Cusack. Sheilisa is is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High Schoo) and now attends Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Michael is also a Lakewood graduate and a 1988 graduate of Michigan State University. He is employed by the Electrical Motor Shop Construction in Battle Creek. A wedding is planned for April 7. Village Manager John French reports there was a high degree of participation in the luminaria project on Christmas Eve with hun­ dreds of plastic milk jugs used and red or green paper bags for a novel effect. Some residents lighted their curbside, but others had Continued on Page 6 ORDINANCE 22B AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF HASTINGS ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE VI PARK MG Section 3.SO Intent. The purpose of this section is to prescribe regulations for off street parking of motor vehicles in residential and non-residential districts, to in­ sure by the provisions of these regulations that adequate parking and access is provided In a safe and convenient manner, and that adjacent land uses are afforded reasonable perking protection from light, noise, air pollution and other affects of parking areas. Section 3.61 General Off-Street Parking Requirements. (1) All parking areas or spaces which exist at lhe time this Ordinance becomes effective or which are later established to comply with this Or­ dinance shall thereafter not be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the requirements established by this Ordinance. (2) For the purpose of this Article "Floor Area” shall mean the gross floor area of all floors measured to the exterior of the outside wall of the building. However, "Floor Area * shall not include the floor area af the basement unless such area i* utilized for retail or showroom use in a commercial structure. Also, areas devoted to storage, mechanical equipment, heating and cooling systems, restrooms and similar places shall not be included os floor area. (3) For purposes of this Article parking area shall include the space where the vehicle is parked as well as access aisles, driveways and loading and unloading areas. (4) Where benches, pews or other similar seating are used os seats, each twenty-four inches of such seating facility shall be counted as one seat. (5) Fractions: When units of measurement deter­ mining number of required parking spaces result in a requirement of a fractional space, that frac­ tion shall be counted as a full parking space. (6) When reauired parking spaces ore based on the number ol employees, this shall mean lhe number of employees during the largest working shift. (7) Mixed occupancies and shored parking. (a) In the case of mixed uses, in the same building, the total requirements for off-street parking areas shall be the sum of the re­ quirements of the various uses computed separately. Collective provisions for off-street parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately. (b) Parking areas for churches, theaters or other uses in which the primary packing demand occurs out of normal work and business hours may be jointly used where adequate arrangements are made to insure that the space is available for each function. (8) Location of off-street parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities shall be located as hereafter specified; where a cisfance is specified, it shall be the distance measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest point of the building that such facility is required to serve os follows: (a) For all residential buildings and for all nonresidential buildings in residential zones, required parking shall be provided on the same site with the building. (b) For commercial parking and all nonresiaental uses in commercial zones the required parking area shall be no further than three hun­ dred (300) feet from the building that it serves. This measurement shall be taken from the closest parking space to the building that II serves. (c) For industrial uses, required parking shall be provided within five hundred (S00) feet per the measurement standard in 3.61 (8)(b) above. Section 36.2 Community Parking. Section 342 Ci■■■-»> Paridas. The provisions of this article may be met by par­ ticipation in a municipal or joint community park­ ing program designed to serve a larger area, pro­ vided all plans for such community parking have been approved by the City Council and the Plann­ ing Commission. All existing uses, expanded uses, or new uses within the Central business District which are within three hundred (300) feet of a municipal parking lol shall be construed as par­ ticipating in a community parking program and are exempt from all requirements of this Article ex­ cept the requirements of Sections 3.63 and 3.66 contained herein. Sirtfoa 343 Partitas Let Ro qririwuafe At lhe lime any building or structure Is erected, enlarged or increased In capacity, or any use established, off-street parking spaces shall be pro­ vided in otl districts according to the requirements provided therein except for single and two family dwelling units. (1) Off-street parking areas shall bo effectively screened on any side which adjoins or faces promises situated in any residential zone or in­ stitutional promises, by a screening of evergreen hedge or other natural landscaping. If owners of adjacent residential properties request in writing, this screening shall be done by a solid uniformly pointed fence or wall not less than lour (4) or more than six (6) foot in height maintained In good condition. (2) All off-street parking areas shall hove an asphalt or concrete surface which shall be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water and prevent drainage onto abutting properties. All drainage plans shall be approved by the Director of Public Services. (3) Any lighting fixtures used to Illuminate offstreet parking areas shall be arranged to reflect the light away from adjoining residential proper­ ties. institutional promises or roadways. (4) Any access drive serving a parking lot shall be oi least 55 ft. from the intersection of two streets. This distance shall be measured from the right-of-way line of that street which is parallel with the driveway to the closest edge of the driveway. The Planning Commission may. in its discretion, vary this requirement after consideralion of the following criteria: (a) Volume of traffic on adjacent streets. (b) . Type of traffic control measure at nearby in­ tersection (I.O.. traffic signal or signs). (c) Size of parking area. (d) Whether or not on-street parking of vehicles is permitted on adjacent streets. (e) Safe sight distance from intersection. The Commission may also solicit the opinion of lhe Hastings Police Department regarding the safety of any proposed parking lol driveway. (5) The off-street parking area, driveways, signs, lighting and landscaping shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission to insure its adequacy in relation to traffic safety, protection of adjacent property, and its compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 344 Paridag Areas h RiildiMial ZOKOO. Any person desiring to establish a parking area as an accessory use in a residential sone other than a driveway apron for a one-family structure, shall submit plans to the Planning Commission showing the location, size, shape, design, land­ scape, curb cuts and other features of the parking lol. The establishment and operation ol a parking area accessory to a commercial or industrial use in such parks of any residential district that abut either directly or across the street or aUey from commercial or industrial district is permitted. All such parking areas in addition lo parking areas re­ quired for multiple family dwellings and all nonresidential buildings in all residential zones may be authorized, subject to the following conditions: (1) All parking oreos shall be landscaped, screened, surfaced and drained as provided in Sec­ tion 3.63 of this ordinance. (2) Nr> parking areo driveway shall be located on a residential street where both sides of the street are zoned for residential use except for parking areas accessory to a permitted principle use in the one-family residential zones. (3) No part of such parking areas shall extend in­ to the required front yard of a residential building unless said area is directly across the street from its principal use, provided that where the lot or portion of the lot lies between two (2) privately owned residential properties the full front yard seibock shall be observed. In either case, the front yard area not occupied by the access drive shall be landscaped. (4) All such parking areas shall bo at least forty (40) feet in width. Such parking areas shall be used so ley for the parking of passenger vehicles, and no commercial repair work or sales or service of any kind shall be conducted on such parking lot. No sign, other than entrance, exit and condition of use signs, shod be maintained and the aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. (5) Each entrance to and exit from such parking lot shall bo at least twenty (20) feet distance from any adjacent property located in any residential zone and shall not be wider than twenty-four (24) feet. The Planning Commission may impose condi­ tions to insure that the proposed parking area is safely related to traffic needs, building and pedestrian walkways and that surrounding proper­ ties are fully protected from detrimental effects. (6) The building inspector shall thereafter issue o use permit which may be revoked at any time that the aforementioned requirements are not complied with. Any person operating the promises to which sold permit relates in violation of any of the conditions specified by this ordinance fixed to such permit, shall be deemed in violation of this ordinance and shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in this ordinance. SdcHqq 7.SB RMWkM AddHioa er Ceworoiosu Whenever on existing building is enlarged or converted to another use the parking re­ quirements of this section shall be met for the en­ tire building or the converted use. tacttai3.W ftee M Peridag Space, Mote aad Off-street parking spaces, aisles and driveways shall bo designed and constructed In accordance with the following minimum standards: 1. Parking Space Sire: Each space shall be a minimum of nine (9) foot wide by eighteen (18) feet long. 2. Minimum Parking Aisle Width: OneWay: Thir­ teen (13) feet; Two Way: Twenty-four (24) feet. 3. Whore 90* parking abuts a sidewalk or other pavement which is at least seven (7) ft. wide (at lhe front of the parking space) two (2) ft. of this sidewalk may be credited toward the required parking space length. 4) Driveways, except for single and two family uses, shall conform to the following minimum standards: One-way: 13 ft. minimum width, 32 It. maximum; Two-way: 24 ft. minimum width, 32 ft. maximum. Uctae Ml IrindMa ot ON-Strwt Parid^ Parking shall bo provided os required below (Use, Required No. of Parking Spaces Per Each Unit of Measurement respectively). Residential Single family dwelling unit ■ two per dwelling unit; Multiple family dwellng units - one ond onohalf per each dwelling unit. One third (1/3) of these shall be within a garage or carport. Senior Housing - One per each dwelling unit with additional 25% of the total designated for visitor parking. One third (1/3) of the required residents parking shall be within a garage or car port. Institutional Church, Temple or similar facility - ono per each three seats based upon maximum seating capacity in the main room of worship: Hospital, core facility, nursing or convalescent home, homos for aged - one per each two beds plus one per ooch employee including staff doctors ond nurses: Elementary, junior and senior high schools - one per each teacher and administrator plus one per each ten students based on maximum occupancy of the school plus requirements of auditorium or gymnasium. Public auditorium or assembly halls, stadiums or sports arena's with fixed seats • Ono per each four seats plus one per ooch two employees. Conference rooms, exhibit halls, banquet or boll rooms, civic clubs or similar placet of assembly without fixed seats, whether public or private • Ono per each four persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as determined by local building or lire code plus ono per each two Movie Theaters - one per each four seats plus one per each two employees Bowling Alloy - five per each lane plus fifty per­ cent of the requirements lor accessory uses os specified heroin. Golf courses open to the general public, except miniature or Tar Three" courses. • four por each golf holo plus ono per ooch employee. Miniature af 'Tar Throe” golf courses • three per each hold plus ono por each employee. Business and Commercial Rotoil and Service Uses not otherwise specified heroin • ono for each 200 sq. ft. plus one per Rotoil establishments selling furniture, ap­ pliances, hardware, lumber, building materials, motor vehicles or machinery or similar uses • one por each 300 sq. ft. of sales area plus one por Restaurants, bars and taverns which provide food and beverages for on-site consumption • ono por every throe (3) persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as determined by local building or fire code plus ono per ooch three employees plus six waiting spaces for each drive up window, if any. Restaurants, take-out - ono per ooch 60 ft. of sales area. Automotive service station • two per each ser­ vice bay plus one per ooch employee plus ono per each 200 sq. ft. retail areo (a service bay may count os o parking space). Vehicle wash establishment, automatic - ono por ooch employee plus fifteen one-site wailing spaces at ooch wash bay entrance plus two drying spaces at exh. Vehicle wash establishments, self service ■ one por ooch employee plus throe on-site queuing spaces at ooch wash bay entrance. Open air business not otherwise specified heroin-ono por ooch BOO sq. It. of tot area used for •old business plus one tor ooch employee. Berber shops ond beauty salons ■ two per each choir plus one per each employee. Motel, hotel or similar commercial lodging establishment - one per ooch occupancy unit plus one per ooch employee plus additional spaces for accessory uses provided at the rote of fifty percent of the requirements as specified heroin. Mortuary establishments • one per each 50 sq. ft. of assembly oroo. Personal service establishments (not otherwise provided heroin) - one per each 300 sq. ft. of floor area plus one per each employee. Office Business or professional offices • one per each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Bonks, savings and loan establishments ■ one per each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus four wailing spaces for each drive up window plus one per each employee. Medical and dental offices ond clinics - One per eoch 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus one per each employee. Industrial Manufacturing, and research establishments • One per ooch 1-1/2 employees, or one per each 2000 sq. ft. of gross floor area which ever is greater. Wholesale, warehouse, or distribution facilities and trucking terminals - One per eoch two (2) employees or one per eoch 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, which ever is greater. tBrti- 34S Uoeo Not SpocMed. Periling requirements lor a use not specified in this Ordinance shall be the same os that use which Is most similar to it as determined by City staff dur­ ing initial review of the parking lot plan ond as subsequently approved by the Planning Commisson if such use is subject to review by the Commission. •aattoa 34t OH-Strout Loading ted ItaaodhM* All uses except for single and two family dwell­ ing units, which customarily receive or distribute material or merchandise shall provide sufficient off-street loading and unloading spaces according to the following requirements: (1) Each leading space shall be at least twelve (12) feet in width twenty two (22) feet in length ond have a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet (2) A loading space may bo located within the front, side or roar yord except for required land­ scape areas provided that maneuvering of trucks and other vehicles shall take place on the site and not In the right-of-way. (3) Loading spaces which face, abut O' are adja­ cent to a Residential District shall bo at least 50 ft. from the Residential District tot line and shall bo screened on all sides by a solid fence. woH. or berm ot least six (6) ft. in height. •settee 2.72 Pi Hit— VartaBia. Where it con be demonstrated that the parking requirements of this article would provide an un­ necessary amount of perking area for the peculiar needs of a particular use, the City Planning Com­ mission may approve a parking plan with lesser area according to the foltowing requirements: (1) Said use does not attract or provide services of any kind to the general public requiring the parking of automobiles by the general public. (2) There Is sufficient parking to meet the needs of the number of employees and visitors estimated far lhe largest working shift. (3) An agreement to provide additional parking is legibly stated on said plat plan If a greater number of employees or visitors shall occur at a future time. (4) An open landscaped area meeting the re­ quired area of this article is shown reserved for future parking and is so arranged and located as to form an integral part of the proposed parking areo. (5) Said plot pion approval of lesser re­ quirements shall be valid only for the stated use. An occupancy permit for a new use shall not be issued unless a new plot pion is reviewed and approved. Sectton 2.71 Time Uadta When property has been acquired lor off-street parking which cannot bo improved as required duo fa temporary physical difficulties or far temporary financial or construction difficulties, the building inspector may issue a temporary occupancy permit upon agreement by the owner to comply with all improvements required herein, by the expiration date of the permit period. Such permit shall not bo more than nine (9) months ond may be renewed by lhe board upon presentation of sufficient ground Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the above Ordinance be adopted os rood. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 I, Shoran Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above Ordinance is a true copy af an or­ dinance passed by the Hostings City Council on December 26, 1989. Shoran Vickery. City Clerk (1/11) Com No. B9-254-CH ROBERT T. HAYES and WKMA G. HAYES 2208 Gun Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P-40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE t FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3495 CRAIG WILLIAM CHERRY* 1745 S. Hanover Street Hostings. Ml 49058 Robert L. Byington (P-27621) DEPOT LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 248 222 W. Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 945-9557 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On Nov. /, 1989 the 5th Circuit Court af Barry County, Michigan judged in favor of the plaintlfffs), Robert T. Hayes 3 Wilma G. Hayes and against the dalendant(s). Craig William Cherry. On Jon. 26, 1990 at public auction to be held at the east steps of the Court House. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml in this county. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all ol the right, title and interest of defendant(s) in and to the following T^e'ioulh one-half of Lot 15 Glasgow's Super­ visor Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 3. City ol Hostings. Barry County. Michigan. Date: Dec. 21. 1989 Donald Glasgow, Dept. Sheriff (1 /25) Sywopefo RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP Board Moetbv January 3. 1990 Approved minutes of December 6. 1989. Approved publication of proposed 30 year revocable electric franchise with Consumers Power Company. Approved final adjustments to 1989 budget. Supervisor and Clerk to sign agreement for 1990 with Hastings Public Library with Board approval. Unanimously approved pay raise to Dep. Clerk McMullen to 36.50 per hour and Zoning Ad­ ministrator Hammond to 3700.00 per month. Voted to have Rutland Charter Township in­ surance package with J.W. Ryan Underwriting, Inc., by unanimous roll call vote. All reports received and placed on file. Approved vouchers totaling $40,924.14. Adjournment al 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (1/11) COMMON COUNCIL December 26. 1989 Common Council met in regular session in lhe City Hall Council Chambers Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday. December 26. 1989. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Present ot roll call: Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller, Walton, White. Campbell. Cusack. Moved by Miller, supported by White that the excuse of Don Spencer be approved. Yecs: Alt. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr, that the minutes of the December 11 meeting be approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Invoices read: Deloitte. Haskins 8 Sells............................SI .750.00 Monotron Inc.................................................. 3.810.87 Marblehead Lime...........................................1.690.03 Downing Electric Co.......................................1.341.41 Moved by Walton, supported by White that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Cusack, Campbell. White. Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Fuhr. Absent: Spencer. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by While that Or­ dinance 229; an amendment lo Article VI of the Zoning Ordinance on parking; be adopted. Public Hearing held in Planning Commission. No public hearing required by Council. Yeas: Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller, Walton. White. Campbell. Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried, Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that Chief Server be allowed to attend the Mid-Winter Conference in Grand Rapids. Feb. 7-9 al a cost ol 3140 with necessary expenses. Yeas: Cusack. Campbell, White, Walton. Miller, Jasperse. Fuhr. Absent: Spencer. Carried. « Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that ths following members be confirmed for appointment on the Housing ond Building Board of Appeals. Russ Hammond, three year term; Ed Backs, two year term; Art "Bud" Allerding, one year term; Mark Englerth, Alternate. Yeas: Fuhr. Jasperse. Miller. Walton, White. Campbell. Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. • Moved by Miller, supported by White that lhe copper etching of the City ol Hastings from 1973 presented to Mayor Gray from the former Chief of Police. Richard Senior be accepted and a letter of appreciation bo sent. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fisher that the Building Inspectors report for October 20. through December 21.1989 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Jasperse that the recommendation of the Finance Commitlee to bring the lour DPW non-union employees up to a B-2 level for MERS os the union has been approved. Yeas: Cusack. Compbell, While, Walton. Miller. Jasperse, Fuhr. Absent: Spencer. Carried. Attorney Fisher explained lhe ruling by Judge Gibson dismissing the lawsuit by TRIAD against the City. He stated that the City can approve a non exclusive Franchise to Americable international if they so wish. He stated that two of lhe four claims were dismissed by the judge as they were not Federal Court claims. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the Ordinance 225; an ordinance granting Americable International □ 15 year non exclusive franchise, with 5% royalty lee on gross revenues to be paid to the City, be adopted. Mayor Gray staled that Americable will be at the next meeting January 8. to accept franchise. Yeas: Fuhr. Jasperse, Miller, Walton, White. Campbell. Cusack. Absent: Spencer. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported, by Fuhr that the agreement on airports under Michigan Airport Loan Program be approved for the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission to borrow 335.000 in accordance with Act 107. PA of 1969 as amended, and Mayor Gray be authorized to sign said agreement. Yeos: Cusock, Campbell. White, Wottan, Miller. Jasperse, Fuhr. Absent: Spencer. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that il was not time to part with two councilmen, Ken Miller and Gordon Fuhr who have held seats on the council for the post several years. Mayor Gray read individual pro­ clamations for each one and presented them each with one. Gordon Fuhr thanked the City Holl ond staff for the past years. Former Councilperson Mary Spademan sent notes lo eoch retiring coun­ cilman which were read by eoch ond Mary wished them both well on their retirement. Other coun­ cilmembers also wished them both well. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Miller to adjourn ot 8:09 p.m. Rood and approved: Mary Loy Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1/11) Caaaty of Ian PUBLICATION NOTICE Hie No. 89-20279-SE ESTATE OF ORVIN L. BUCKLEY. Deceased. Social Security Number 368-10-0360. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 8.1990. al 9:00 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before the Honorable Richaid H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Marilyn Smith requesting ihol she be appointed personal representative of the estate of ORVIN L. BUCKLEY, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml. 49058. ond who died 12/26/89, and that the heirs ot law of the Decedent bo determin­ ed that the Last Will ond Testament of lhe Dece­ dent be admitted to Probate. Creditors are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the proposed Personal Representative or to both the Probate Court ond the proposed Personal Representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Doted: December 29. 1989 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS B McPHILLlPS 221 South Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Marilyn Smith Personal Representative 163 Royal View Lane Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 (I/II) State of Mkhigan Probate Court Cosasty of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No. 90-20281 NC In the motter of Gaye Lynn Sandors. TAKE NOTICE: On February 1, 1990 ot I 00 p m._ in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition for change of name of Gaye Lynn Sandors lo Gavelynn L. Sanders. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Jan. 2. 1990 Gaye Lynn Sanders 482 Gaskill Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2732 (1 11) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11, 1990 Catherine G Tucker BiUy Ray Maker Jr. Robert A. Barstis HASTINGS - BiUy Ray Maker, Jr, 29 of 1200 Charlton Drive, Hastings passed away Monday, January 8,1990 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing of Hodgkins Disease. Mr. Maker was born August 1,1960 in Hast­ ings, the son of Billy Ray and Bonnie (Sher­ man) Maker. He was raised in Nashville and attended Maple Valley High School, graduat­ ing in 1979. He was mimed to Bernice Miltesoo in Vale. Colorado in 1983. The couple lived at their present address the past two yean. Mr. Mater was employed at Carl’s Market and Maker’s I.G.A. in Nashville during high school. The past ten yean he wu employed at Flexfab in Hastings. He enjoyed tainting and fishing. Mr. Maker is survived by his wife, Bernice; son, Ben Maker at home; parents, Boonie and Bill Maker Sr. of Nashville; sister, Becky Wilson of Nashville; grandmother, Eleanor Merrick of Nashville; one niece and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11 ut Nashville Uniled Methodist Church with Reverend Rem Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Maker Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. GAINES TOWNSHIP - Robert A. Barstis, 58 of Gaines Township passed away Tuesday, December 26, 1989. He was an employee of Steekase and a Veteran of the United Slates Air Force. Mr. Bantis is survived by his wife, Margaret A. Bantis; children, David and Toni Bantis of Ann Arbor, Steven H, John A. and Dana L. Bantis, all at home; two brothers, Edward Bantis of Grand Rapids and William Bantis of Nevada; a sister, Magdelen Meulendyk of Grand Rapids; his father-in-law, Morris Farrington of Port Huron; several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, December 29 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia with Rev. Fr. James Cusack as Celebrant. Arrangements were made by lhe Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Thomas Jon Swift WOODLAND - Thomas Joa Swift, 17 of 3704Woodland Road, Woodland, passed away Monday, January 8, 1990 at tas residence. Mr. Swift was born July 4,1972 in Hastings, the son ofClayton and Barbara (Bunker) Swift. He was raised in Woodland Township and attended lhe Woodland School, area Christian Schools and was presently a senior with the Living Heritage Academy Home School. He was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. Mr. Swift is survived by parents, Barbara and Clayton Swift of Woodland; brothers, Stephen Swift of Lake Odessa, Daniel and Timothy Swift of Hastings; sisters, Sharon Bcrgwerff of Hudsonville and Deborah Wood of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lets Swift ofMason and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bunker of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1.00 pjn. Thursday, January 11 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth W. Garner officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Church Sound System Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Kevin Joseph Ray Kevin Joseph Ray, infant son of Joseph A. and Toni L. (Keeler) Ray passed away January 7, 1990 at Motts Children's Hospital in Aim Arbor. Kevin Ray is survived by his parents and sister, Katie, 2 at home; paternal grandparents Clifford and Sylvia Ray of Lake Odessa; Maternal grandma, Evelyn Keeler, Grandville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 9 at the Ginbach Funeral Home with Lowell Malliet officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Crippled Children’s Foundation. BATTLE CREEK - Catherine C. (Carlson) Tucker, 78 of Reale Creek, passed away Satur­ day, January 6, 1990 at Altman Hospital Canton, Ohio, where she had been hospitalized since December 28. She had previously been a resident at Mercy Pavilion for six months. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and had lived in Iron Mountain early in life, graduating from Kingsford High School there in 1929. She came to Battle Creek in 1929 and attended the old Nichols School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and worked in the office of Dr. Stanley Lowe. During World War II, she worked in nursing at Community Hospi­ tal. After Dr. Lowe returned from military service she returned to work in his office. Later, she served as an industrial nurse at E.W. Bliss Manufacturing Co., Hastings. In 1956 she moved to Copper Harbor, where she was a county health nurse in Iron County until retir­ ing. She returned to Battle Creek in 1970. She was a member of First Congregational Church and Nichols-Community Hospital Alumni Association. Surviving are a step-son, Merrill Tucker of Canton, Ohio; three step-grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; brothers, Robert H. Carlson of Hastings and Leonard A. Carlson of Manistee; sisters, Clara Johnson of Battle Geek, Helen Cbnkell of Athens, Margaret Hastings of Battle Creek, with whom she made her home for 10 years, and Celia Biener of Grand Rapids. Her first husband, Kenneth Armstrong, died in 1948. Her second husband. Merle Tucker, died in 1975. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 11 at Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Harold L. Wemick —Pastor— HASTINGS - Pastor Harold L. Wernick, 68 of S5u Terry Lane, Hutings passed away Wednesday, January 3,1990 at Borgess Medi­ cal Center in Kalamazoo. Putor Wemick wu born October 18,1921 in lake City, Iowa, the son of Irvirs and Give (Rhodes) Wemick. He wu raised in Lake City and attetvled the Seventh-day Adventist School there. He attended Oak Park Academy in Nevada, Iowa and graduated Union Adventist College in Lincoln, Nebraska. He wu married to Louise Westerbeck, May 23, 1943. He pastured 30 yean in Sevemh-day Adven­ tist Churches including: Mankato, Minnesota; Payette, Idaho; Springfield, Ohio; Fl Wayne, Indiana and Kalamazoo. Moved to Hastings in July 1989 from Fl Wayne, Indiana, He wu a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Wernick is survived by his wife, Louise; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Pastor Philip Colburn of Hutings; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Linda Wemick of Polebridge, Montana; four grandchildren, Doug, David, Michael Colburn, Rachelle Wemick; brothers, Carl Wemick of Panora, Iowa, Francis Wernick of Fulton, Maryland, Merle Wernick of Anaheim, California. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 7,1990 at lhe D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, Maplewood Chapel in Fl Wayne, Indiana with pastors Philip Colburn and Fran­ cis Wernick officiating. Burial wu at Green­ lawn Cemetery in Fl Wayne, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Hutings Seventh-day Adventist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by thr Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Ruth H. Post John Gardner Walton MUSKEGON - John Gardner Walton, infant son of David and Lauri-Anne (Gardner) Walton of Muskegon passed away Tuesday, January 2, 1990 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. John Gardner was bom January 1, 1990 in Muskegon, the son of David and Lauri-Anne (Gardner) Walton. John Gardner is survived by parents, David and Lauri; sisters, Kathryn Jane and Elizabeth Anne; maternal grandparents, Claude and Irene Gardner of Hastings; paternal grandparents, John and Esther Walton of Hastings; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, January 5, 1990 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to KENTWOOD - Ruth H. Porn, 73, lhe widow of August Post and a long time resident of Cale­ donia, passed away Monday, January 1,1990. She is survived by her children, Joyce and Adrian TerBcek of Grand Rapids* Jim aad Karen Poet of Nevada, John and Judy Dailey of Caledonia; 11 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; her step-mother Margaret Sessions of Kentwood; a brother Victor Sessions and a sister, Beatrice Dolinaki, both of Detroit; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Friday, January 5 at the Peace Reformed Church, Middleville, with Reverend Stan Vugteveen officiating. Burial wu in Lakeaide Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dialysis Unit of St Mary* Hospital, envelopes available at the chapel and church. Arrangements were made by lhe Roetman Funeral Home, Caledonia. AMBULANCE, continued from page 1 Acting Director Jim Figcl announced in December that the service would dose Jan. I, and township authorities have considered sev­ eral future options for ambulance service. Prairieville and Hope townships support plans to reorganize Interiakes into a private company with paid emergency medical tech­ nicians. But Orangeville and Barry township supervisors say they aren’t likely to continue with the former BFOH Ambulance service even if it is reorganized. Orangeville Township is considering join­ ing Wayland Area Ambulance, and Barry Township is leaning toward a Kalamazoo or Gull Lake-based service. A higher level of service and possible lower costs led Orangeville to consider Way­ land Ambulance, said Orangeville Supervisor Boyce Miller. "We fed that they meet our needs, and they can service our area quite effectively," Miller Wayland already aovices pan* of foe iowoship. In 1989, Wsylud Ambulance re­ sponded io 26 of 68 calls for service in Or­ angeville. Interiakes handled the other 42 calls, according io Miller. Because eight townships now subsidize Wayland Ambulance, Orangeville’s yearly subsidy would be lower, Miner said. “Tbeir subsidies are less for each township, h’s considerably less, but they have an addi­ tional capital investment," Milter said. How much the capital investment would be has yet to be determined. "We’re waiting to see the bottom-line fig­ ures to join with the the other eight town­ ships," he said. Wiylud Aabolance', toed wu Io tave met Weduediy eight to cooiider including Orugeville in io unriee uen. Miller nld. Bury Townhip Snperviiot William Wooer Mid Bany ia unlikely to nppon ner­ vine from • reorganized iatertake* Amhulance. ■They have had trouble ever since they aepumed from the funeral home,* he said. "Ifs run pretty smoothly the last three yean, and I thought our proNema were over with Bany trustees last week proposed inviting Mall City Ambulance to service lhe area, but representatives from the other three town­ ships voted it down. if a reorganized Interiakes Ambulance is accepted by the other townships. Barry may go ita own way. Wooer said. "We have discusaed it ourselves quite ex­ tensively. but there has been no decision," Wooer said. "I would rather ace no ambulance kept in Delton, and I would rather see a pri­ vate enterprise come in and run it." Inaerlakes' one-year proposal presented last week to the four townships called for a $137,623 budget, with $54,260 in operating expenses and $83,400 in wages for 13 em­ ployees at $4 per hour, according to inter­ lakes director Richard Lcinaar. The service's funds would come from township subsidiei aad receipts for service. Intertakes would upgrade ia present basic service to a limited life-support tutus withio six months. But if Orangeville and Barry townships left Interiakes. the service would loae two of is four township subsidies. Both townships also would have to be compensated for equipment purchased by Interiakes over the yean with township subsidy money. A committee aaade up ot represemstives from the four townships drew up a new pro­ posal thia week for Interiakes to continue to eave the four townships. Anotter proposal will be submitted if Orangeville Township decides to leave fee group. "They have the propoul laid out both ways, with OraagevUle aad wiftnu,* Leinaar said. Ha dacUand to discuss the detail until the proposals at presented Tbanday night. Interiakes staff drculnmd laoen to die edi­ tor to semi area newapnpen this week, ask­ ing local citizens to attend tonight's meeting to comment oa fee femre of ambularocsaviccia Delton. If Talariakea is restructured iaao a new coepany, Leinaar laid he ta conriaced he can staff fee terries, ireeriakes has received 11 or 12 sppUcadoas true people iaaemted in working fer the aatvioe in the pas naoath, he Pennock Hospital maternity ward. ATTEND SERVICES PRESBYTER1AN CHURCH, Hartisji, Michigan. G. Kern fetter. Pa^or. Eiteca Higbee, Dir. ChratiM Ed. S-ratey. Jra. 14 HOPE UNITED METHODIST 9:30 sad 11XX) Wonttp Services. CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9.30 service over WBCH-AM aad MS-4995. Cathy Count, choir FM. 9:30, Cbsrch School Omms director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. the DMm Room; 4:00 Junior High Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ Yondt Mtowahip; 5:00 Confirma­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth tion Clasaes; 6:00 Senior High Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening You* Fdiovnhip. Monday. Jan. Worship. Nursery for ail services, IS - 7:00 Chrmian Education transportation provided to and from Marling; 7:30 Traatma Meetingrooming services. Prayer meeting. Wodncaday, Jan. 17 - 7:30 Chancel 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Choir practice. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Hastings Area E. Woodlawn. Hasting.*. Michigan 948-MMM. Kenneth W. Garner. PxMor. James R. Barrett. Asst to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Warship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Scmor High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8: 30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 (<i 11 u.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. CHURCH, Conor of Broadway MS-3014. Tte Rev. PM1 Dowaic. imenm Rscsor. nunaay xnetnuc. Holy Enchanst, 1CHJ0 a.m. during Summer, 10:30 s.m. regular. Weekday Euchariata: Wednaaday Morning Prayer, 7:15 a.m. Call for Ukmthoo shoal yonh choir, Bi­ ble tedy. youth group and other FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whaten. Phone MS-3151 Parsoaagt, 945-3195 Church Where a Christian esperieace makes w > member, 9:30 a.m. .>nday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP School. 10:45 a.tn. W .ship Ser­ GOD, 1674 West State Road. vice; 6 p.m. Fello* *r :p Worship; Hartings. Michigan. James A. b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9: 30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ CHURCH OF THE ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ provided. Sunday Evening Service way. James Leitzara Pastor. Sun­ at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities day Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday 7XX) p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J Bi­ School Hour; 11XX) a.m. Morning ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quia (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or ing Service. Wedaraday: 7 p.m. Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Adult Bible Study - no age limits. N The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU HI ARM ACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and Loire Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY uf Im. Insurance for your Lila. Noma, lusirreis and Cor WHEN FUNERAL H0«M Hostings FIEXFABMC0RPMATE0 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. JefTcrwn. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and II a.m. confes- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Mated Aaka. PlMor. Phoac MS-9414. Sanday. Jan. 14 - 4:45. Church School (all ages); 10XX). Family Wonhip; 6XX) Vosen. Thursday, Jan. 11 7:30 Sr. Choir; 1:00 AA. Saturday, Jan. 13 - 9:30 Conf 7; 1:00 NA. Monday. Jan. IS - 6:00 Positive Farming Tuesday, Jan. 16 - 9:30 17 - 7:00 tephra Sapp. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass II a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, lhe Whole Bible, aad Nothing But the Bible.” One mile cart of Hastings. 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. Leon f\»M. Pastor. A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 ini. 5, Pissutr Brem Branham. Phsmc 623-2285. Sun­ day School at II) a.in.: Worship II a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DOSTER-PINE LAKE AREA DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. 12145 Dorter Rd . Rev. Jeffrey VanderWccle Pastor. Phone 664-4811. Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11.-00 a.m. Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dowling Area Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescription*' - 110 S. Jcflerian • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church Ogan Fund. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Frieda B. Karcher LAKE ODESSA - Frieda b. Karcher, 86 of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, January 4, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hasting*. Mrs. Karcher was bom on April 30,1903 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Samuel and Lydia (Eckcrdt) Schuler. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1918. She was married io Walter Cooke in Octob­ er, 1925. That marriage ended indivorce, 1951. She married Rev. Arthur Burch on November 28,1955. He preceded her in death December 26,1958. She married Herman Winkler August 24, 1965. He preceded her in death July 6, 1973. She then married Rex Karcher on Octob­ er 5,1974 in Lake Odessa. She wu a member of the Lakewood Uniled Methodist Church. Mrs. Kircher is survived by her husband, Rex; two step daughter*. Mrs. Ethel Webber of Bellaire and Mrs. John (Carolyn) Jackson of Lake Odessa; two step sons, Richard Winkler of Woodland and Robert Winkler of Kalama­ zoo; several step grandchildren and several nep great grandchildren. She wu preceded in death by three listen. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 6 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Burial wu at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn otliciaiing. Kanneld United Mcthudist Church Sunday School . 9 a.m. Church..................................... 9:30 Country Chapel United Methitdiil Sunday School. 9:30u.m. Church. .10:30 u.m. PearlHaywood HASTINGS - Petri Haywood, 98 of 529 W. Sager Road, Hastings and formerly of Vermontville passed away Friday, January 5, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Haywood wu bom April 25, 1891 in Sarana, Canada, the daughter of Aneu and Sarah (Hamilton) Shaw. She was raised in Canada and Freeport aod attended lhe Filmore and Fish Schools. She was married to Vem Haywood on December 27,1911. Lived in the Hastings area for many years until 1947 when she moved to Vermontville. Lived there 38 years, returning to Hastings in 1985. She wu a member of Vermontville Bible Church. Mrs. Haywood is survived by son, Cleo Haywood of Hastings; five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, seven great-great grand­ children; brother-in-law, Arthur Haywood of Hastings. She wu preceded in death by husband, Vem on November 17, 1984; two grandsons, one brother, four sisters and three half sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, at the Vermontville Bible Church with Reverend Daniel Smith officiating. Burial wu at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made io a charity of one’s choice. Joint arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings and Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home in Nashville. Lake Odessa News continued from pegs 5 lights sIom the lakeshore. Some had their lights on Christmas night u well. Friends received word last month from the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Robinson, who served Central Church from 1952-59, that they have now lived in Florida for a year. They made one last visit to their daughter's family in Ger­ many in spring. Then Karen, husband Frank and two daughters moved co Texas where they plan to reside for about Five yean. A Christmas greeting from the Jerry and Amanda Lou (Haney) McConnell family of Grandville states they both are working in their new location, but they make frequent visits back at Greenville where their children reside. Amanda is the daughter of Mildred and the late Edsei Haney, who wu missing in action in 1944 while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He wu a brother of Dorothy (Haney) Erb of Lake Odessa. Several local couples who made early trips to Florida returned home for the holidays but have now returned for three or four more months in the south. We read about the greenhouse effect and other impending traumas from too much smog, too many aerosol sprays. How does that balance with the extreme cold lenmeraturcs mid-Michigan experienced in the late days of December? In the summer of 1988, when we had extreme heat and drought, England had its coldest and wettest summer in 40 years. In summer 1989 England had its balmiest weather in memory. Men who bowl on the green could even play with their coats off! Some June days registered 80 degrees. However, the warm days were accompanied by drought and one correspondent says she can hardly remember what rain is like, it has been so long since they had any. Three local residents attended the January meeting of the Ionia County Historical Society at which Nancy Kless of lhe Friends of the Capitol spoke and showed a new video on the restoration of lhe State Capitol building. This video has just been announced in historical circles and will be available through libraries of the state. This is of special interest in this area since Woodland had Beata Brule as a resident two summers while she worked as a restorative artist on the project. Marie Pickens will host the Depot Commit­ tee meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 and the Lake Odcsia Area Historical Board of Directors at 8 p.m. The final date for the Carroll and Illa Brodbeck Memorial Photography contest is April 30. There is still time for anyone to get winter scenes on film for entry in the contest. Flyers were posted months in many business places in Lakewood School District and beyond, on bulletin boards at Felpausch and Meijer stores, with details. Obtaining a copy of the Hastings Banner is...EASY! It's available each week on newstands all over the county! Don't miss a single issue! To the sellers go the spoils About 150 children at Northeastern Elementary School In Haatlngs Tues­ day afternoon received their reward for taking part in a aeries of fund raise, s on behalf of the school's parent-teacher organization. The kids helped sell seusages, cheese, nuts end candy last fall and into December, raising about $6,000. Their rewords were Ice cream sundaes with chocolate and butterscotch syrup and nut toppings. Area BIRTHS: IT’S A GIRL Jaimte and Lainte Partridge are happy to announce the arrival of their dau^iter Kather­ ine Jaimie. She was born Dec. 24, at 12:43 a.m„ 7 lbs., 8 ozs., 1914 inches long. Grandparents are Martha and Walter Schmidt of Hastings, Mary Stimson ofHastings and James and Doris Partridge of Oklahoma. Elten Elise was bora to Ron and Jill (Lenz) Cotant Thursday, Dec. 28 at Memorial Hospi­ tal in South Bend, IN. Ellen weighed 7 lbs., 3 ozs., and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Mn. Joatm CotanL Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cotant, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lenz, all of Hastings. Tangie Allen, Nashville, Jan. 2,8:19 pjn., 5 lbs, 137. ozs. Donna VanSickte, Freeport, Jan. 8, 5:46 p.m., 7 lbs., 8'Z ozs. ITS A BOY Neil and Barbara (Peacock) Watters of New Carlisle, Ohio are pleased to announce lhe birth of their son, Alexander Richard, born on Nov. 21,1989. He weighed 8 lbs., 77. ozs. and was 21 inches long. Alex joins a sister, Courtney, age 3. Proud grandparents are Richard and Gayle Peacock of Lake Odessa. Dell Watters, Leslie and Lorena Watters of Pleasant Lake. Andrew Allan Daugherty, born to Bob and Kim Daugherty, Clarksville Memorial, TN Jan. 1 at 4:41 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. Proud grandparents are Robert and Elaine Daugherty of Hastings, George and Pat Vinette of Detroit, Mary Spivey of Clarksville, TN. Richard and Patricia Paisley, Nashville, Jan. 1, 2:48 a.m., 5 lbs., 14'4 ozs. Lauren and Pamela Smith, Hastings, Jan. 4, 2:09 p.m., 5 lbs, 14!4 ozs. Randy and Deidre Polley, Delton, Jan. 6, 2: 59 p.m., 7 lbs, 12’4 ozs. Paul and Pamela Wanland, Hastings, Jan. 8, 12:03 a.m, 6 lbs, 6'4 ozs. Mark and Tamara Jackson, Wayland, Jan. 9, 3: 29 p.m, 8 lbs, 17. ozs. Jill and Rick Simmons, Hastings, Jan. 10, 5:41 a.m, 9 lbs, 137. ozs. PRINCIPALS, Com. from pogo 1 excellent stiff," he said. “Fm sony, too, in lots of ways. There’s nett people irouad here thtt I like a tot." His three sons attend Hastings schools, and his wife. Sherry, works psrvtime at Barry Intermediate School District The family, he said, does not plaa id move "fa the foreaeeabte future." A native of Zeeland, Styf received his bachelor's degree from Hope College and his master’s degree from Western Michigan Uni­ versity. He wu hired by the Hastings school sys­ tem in 1969, teaching fifth and sixth grades st Southeastern Elementary for the first three years. He was then hired as principal at Southeastern, where be stayed until the 1982/83 school year when the school had to make budget cuts. For two years he had split responsibilities between Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools. Starting in September 1984, he was foil-time principal at Northeastern, where he has been since. "It’s really a loss for the community," said Will© Fuhr, who has been Styfs secretary for about 15 yean, h’s going to be hard on the students. They really think a lot of him. Everybody does. He's more than a boss. He's a friend." j Guenther, who is iruFlorida with her hus­ band and former Hutings superintendent Richard Guenther, will return for the semes­ ter. Supt. Carl Schoesscl said he looked into several possibilities when he learned that Styf might be leaving. Part of lhe concern with losing Styf, he said, was finding someone else to fill the mid-year vacancy. "Even if we were to fill it internally, we'd still have to shuffle people and be left with a vacancy," said Schoes sei. He contacted Guenther last week and work­ ed out the details. The district will begin advertising for a replacement in the spring. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11. 1990 — Page 7 Legal Notices NOTICE OF M0BTGABC fobeclosum sale Hanford-Lancaster announce engagement Henry and Shirley Hanford announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan K. Han­ ford. to Kevin K. Lancaster, son of Leo and Betty Lancaster, all of Hastings. Sue is currently employed at the Battle Creek Federal Center. Kevin is currently employed at Bradford White's of Middleville. An April 21, 1990, wedding is being planned. McClelland-Joppie exchange wedding vows Lorraine Gaile McClelland and Steven Russell Joppie were married Sept. 16 al lhe First Congregational Church in Charlotte. The bride is the daughter of Maynard and Pat McClelland of Nashville. The groom is the son of William and Judy Joppie of Vermontville. The maid of honor was Sally Magoon of Vermonlville. The bridesmaids were Marcy Joppie. Michelle McClelland, Jamie Appelman and Tracy Silcox. The best man was Mike Hansbarger of Ver­ montville. The groomsmen were Tim Joppie. Mike Platte. Chris Barton and Steve Gardner. Ushers were Matt McClelland. Dale Mon­ tague. Steve Cowell and Ken Cowell. The reception followed lhe ceremony at the Charlotte Armory. Host and hostesses were Tom and Ginnie Barrett and Lois Barton. After a honeymoon trip to Traverse City, the couple resides in Vermonlville. Lewis-Ingersoll united in marriage Dec. 22 Tamra Sue Lewis and Christopher Edward Ingersoll, both of Hastings, were married Dec. 22. 1989. They were attended by Audra Lewis and Tony Neeson. The bride is the daughter of Wayne aad Pat­ ti Lewis of Hastings. The bridegroom is the son of Wayne aad Noreen Ingersoll of Middleville. The couple will reside in San Diego. Calif., where he is stationed in the Navy. Barry County Marriage Licenses— Peter Franklin King, 43, Freeport and Jeanetta Elaine Parish. 41, Freeport. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 9, 1990 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Monday, January 8th through Saturday, January 13th RV SHOW • Campers • Trailers • Motor Homes — SHOW HOURS Monday thru Friday Noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sponsored by ... the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association of Grand Rapids Eastbrook Mall Summerfest poster contest announced The aewot addition to this year’s Hastings Summerfesi will be a poster contest, with a $100 prise for the winner. The Suamerfest Committee last week decided to add the contest to lhe variety of activities associated with the annual summer bash. Karen Despres, a member of the committee, said there will be no age restrictions for the entries and no stipulations for what the potters must contain. "We want people to use their imaginations," she said. "The drawing should be something that will make people about Summerfest in Hastings. The poster will create the theme for Summerfest each year." The entries must be placed on an 11x14 poster board. They will be judged by a special panel of people "with a strong interest in the ans," Despres said. The contest was conceived and is being sponsored by Jim Brown of American Enterprises. The $100 prize for the winner will be awarded on the Saturday of this year's Summerest, which is scheduled for Aug. 23. 24 and 25. Deadline for entry is May 15, and lhe winner will be notified by mail before Summerfest starts. Contestants may mail their entries or drop them off at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 118 E. Court St. Prints of the winning entry also will be made and they will be available for sale during Summerfest The winning entry, once submitted, will become property of the Summerfest Committee. Legal Notice Hon. Thoma* S. Eveland Com No. 89-239 CH GERALDINE STAMPFLER. PtafotHf, i. McCarty, Defendant David J. DeGraw (P37390) Attorney lor PlaintiH 309 East Michigan Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 (618) 781-9951 TAKE NOTia. that there will be a publk sole to the highest bidder of the following described premises, to-wit: Part of the Northwest one-quarter af Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, lying West of M-37, described as commencing where M-37 Intersect* the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 9 for o place ol beginning; thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 foot, thence South 950 loot to the one-quarter Uno, thence East on the one-quarter lino 1700 feet more or less to the place of beginning, containing 37 acre* more or les*, in­ cluding riparian right* on Mud lake. Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to easements, restriction*, reservation ana exception af record. on the 12th day of February, 1990. at 3:30 p.m. inside the front door of the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in th* City of Hastings, County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan. This sole I* pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Honorable Thoma* S. Eveland. Circuit Judge, on August 15, 1989, foreclosing that certain Land Contract dated April 12, 1977, and entered into by and between Thaddeus Stampflor and Geraldine Stompfler, husband and wife, as Vendors and Jock L. McCarty and Lin­ da McCarty, husband and wife, as Purchasers. The balance duo on said land Contract was adjudged to bo Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Forty­ eight ond 94/100 Dollars (831.248.94), with Interest at the rate of seven (7%) percent por annum from February 28. 1987. together with court costs taxed at Eighty-one and 56/100 Dollars (881.56). The sale will be conducted by a County Clerk or a Deputy County Clerk. or a deputy sheriff on behalf of the County Clerk, of Barry County. Michigan. Doted: December 28, 1989 SCHROEDER. DeGRAW. KENDALL 8 MAYHALL Attorney* lor Plaintiff By: David J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East Michigan Av*nue Marshall. Michigan 49068 Telephone (616) 781-9851 (2/8) jack Taylor-Martin united in marriage Nov. 11 Renee Taylor and W. James Martin were united in marriage Saturday, Nov. 11, al the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Che Rev. Phillip Brown. Parents of the couple are Deanna and Keith Taylor and Walter (Bill) and Jeanette Marlin, all of Hastings. The bride, escorted down the ais’e by her father, was wearing a floor-length sarin ivory gown. The bodice, featuring a high Victorian neckline, with a V-shape illusion inset, was trimmed with beaded lace appliques, ribbons, pearls and irridescent sequins. Small bows were placed at the waist front and back and al mid-sleeve. The sleeves were Elizabethan style that nar­ rowed to lace points al lhe wrist. The satin and Chantilly lace sleeves were decorated with pearls and sequins from shoulder to wrist and tiny daisy appliques from shoulder to mid­ sleeve. The pick-up skirt was fastened to the fall gown with lace appliques and ivory bows, and on the bottom, a Victorian lace flounce. The lull train alternated satin, Chantilly and Victorian lace ruffles from the waist to the bottom of the train. Renee's veil was tea length with lettuce edging. The headpiece, made by her mother, had satin roses in colors of apricot and “peach brandy" with springs of ivory gypsophilia. Long bow steamers were placed on each side of the veil. The bride wore a string of pearls borrowed from her mother, which had been presented by her husband on their wedding day, and tiny pearl earrings, given to her by the groom. The attendants' dresses, Renee's veil and altera­ tions were done by Sue Steeby of Freeport. Attending the bride as maid-of-honor was her sister. Sue Taylor of Hastings. Bridesmaids were Susanne Short of Man­ chester, Sally Vliem of Kalamazoo, Bernice Martin, sister of the groom, of Grand Rapids; and Nicole Schaefer of Hastings. Danielle Voshol of Royal Oak, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. The maid-of-honor wore a m-tength gown of apricot brocade satin, accented with ivory bows at the shoulders and around the skirt. The bodice featured a sweetheart neckline and ivory Chantilly lace cap sleeves. The skirt had a basque waistline and was trimmed near the bottom with a mock Chantilly lace pick-up skirt accented with ivory bows. The other attendants and flower girl wore identical lea-length gowns of "peach bran­ dy." accented with peach bows. The bride carried a bouquet of long stemm­ ed peach Mush calls lillies and champagne roses, accented with greens and ivory gpysophilia. The long stems were laced with ivory ribbon. Renee also carried her mother's white Bible. The attendants carried similar bouquets, the long stems laced with peach ribbon. The flower girl carried a basket filled with peach rose petals, which she dropped along the bride's path. All flower arrangements were made by the bride’s mother. Attending lhe groom as best man was his friend, Greg Myers of Hastings. Groomsmen and ushers were Scott Taylor of Hastings, brother of the bride; Gordon Boyd of War­ rensburg. Missouri; Robert Metros of Bridgeport; and Kevin Babcock of Webber­ ville. The ring bearer was Ryan Nicholas of Grand Ledge The groom was dressed in ascot gray Lex­ ington tails, ivory shirt, peach commexbund aad bow tie. His boutonniere was a cham­ pagne rose with ivory gypsophilia and greenery accents. The attendants and ring bearer were dressed like the groom with Cambridge coats of ascot gray and wore peach roses with ivory gyp­ sophilia and greenery accents. The ring bearer carried an ivory satin and Chantilly lace pillow accented with a "peach brandy" bow and an apricot satin rose made by the bride's mother. The couple's names and wedding date are cross-stitched on it. Robin Styberski of Kalamazoo was lhe organist. The wedding party entered lhe sanc­ tuary with trumpet soloist Joseph LaJoye playing "The Prince of Denmark’s March," accompanied by the organist. Vocalist Jill VanZyl sang “The Nature of Love" and "Love Will Be Our Home." Vocalist, the Rev. Sidney Short, sang "The Lord's Prayer". Other musical selections included “Ave Maria," "Allegro Maestoso." "Prelude on Jewels," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Song of Peace” and “Largo." Dinner and dancing followed the ceremony in Fellowship Hall, with Denny Myers as disc jockey. Larry and Mary Martha Melendy were the master and mistress of ceremonies. Guests attended from several Michigan cities, Missouri, New York and Racine, Wise. Following a Carribean honeymoon, the happy couple is residing in Lansing. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ^-.SUBSCRIBE! DEFAULT having been mad* in th* condition ol a certain reol estate mortgage mad* and *x*cut*d on February 24.1989. by DAVID G. BRADFORD. SR. and CHRISTINE A. BRADFORD, husband and wife, a* mortgagors. to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER­ VICES. INC., os mortgagee. and recorded on February 24, 1989, in th* Office of th* Register of Deed* of Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 479 of mortgages on pages 38. 39. and 40. on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to be du* and unpaid at th* dot* of this notice 859.907.86 far principal and $3,019.32 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover th* debt or any part of th* debt secured by th* mor­ tgag*. and th* power of sal* in th* mortgag* con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 12. 1990, at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Tim* in th* afternoon of sold day, inside th* East entrance of th* County Courthouse in th* City of Hastings, that being on* of th* place* ol holding th* Circuit Court lor th* County of Barry In the State al Michigan, th* land* and premises described in said mortgag* will be offered foe sol* and sold to th* highest bid­ der at public safe. for th* purpose of satisfying th* amount du* and unpaid upon th* mortgag*. together with th* logoi cost* and charges ot sofo. Including th* statutory attorney foe. Th* premises to be sold at sold sate ar* situated In th* Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan. and described a* follows: That part of loti of ARNOLD'S PLAT, according to th* recorded plat thereof a* recorded in liber 3 of Plat* an page 27, Barry County Record* describ­ ed as commencing at the Nortfooaetoriy corner of •aid Lot 1, thane* running thenc* south 33 degrees 4 minute* east along the easterly line of sold lot, 50 foot for lhe pfoc* of beginning, thenc* south 33 degrees 4 minutes east along lhe easterly line cl said lot. 50 foot, thence southwesterly to a point in the westerly line of eaid lot. south 44 degree* 24 minutes east 100 feet from th* northwesterly cor­ ner of said lot, thenc* north 44 degree* 24 minute* west along the westerly lino of eaid lot, 50 feet, thenc* northeoetoriy to th* pfec* af beginning. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from ih* das* of safe. Dated: December 7, 1989 HUMBARGet8 ZBELL. P.C. Dy: David L. Zabell 810 Comerka Buildfog Batti* Creek, Ml 49017 Telephone: (616)962-7585 (1/11) State of Michigan Prebet* Court Cesotty of Berry PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING FM*N*.B7-8MSO-$E In the mailer ol th* Estate of MARY TARKY. Deceased. TO JOSEPHINE TARKY. HER PRESUMPTIVE HEIRS AND DEVISEES: TAKE NOTICE: On March 29. 1990. Thursday at 1:00 p.m.. in th* probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probat*, a hearing will bo held. Mary Torky. mother of Josephine Tarky. died on January 29. 1981 ond estate proceedings were commenced on February 27.1987 and that unless cause to th* con­ trary Is shown, on March 29. 1990 which is o dal* more than three (3) years after the death of Mary Tarky and more than three (3) years alter th* com­ mencement of th* eslat*, an Order of Distribution will be mode by the Barry County Probole Court for that portion of th* estate which would otherwise be awarded to Josephine Tarky. her presumptive heir* or d*vi**es. as though Josephin* Tarky were deceased, at the time of her death. Claims should be submitted to Michael J. McPhillips, Personal Representative, through the Offices of Michael J. McPhillips. DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS. on or before March 29. 1990. rsovemoer e, inrr Michael J. McPhillips DIMMERS 8 MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Michael J. McPhillips (P337I5) DIMMERS 8 MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616)9*5-9596 (2/8/90) Tuesday. January 2, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Also 2 citizens and 1 guest. Brush burning at transfer station discussed. Ambulance discussion. Rood Commission Meeting discussed. Firemens insurance resolution adopted. BIN* rood ond approved. Darien* Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (1/11) Best of luck in all your endeavors in 1990. Hope the new year finds you healthy and happy. NBH can help you make the New Year, and the New Decade, both prosperous and happy by of­ fering all of the banking services it takes to pro­ perly plan your future ... • A wide variety of savings and checking accounts. • Loans for any good reason at all. Our loan officers assure courteous and confidential attention. • Drive Through Banking and Automatic Banking at two locations in Hastings and at our Gun Lake Office. • Special Services ... Nearly every service a bank can provide. 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PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE; (616) 455-0810 Interests in Lansing and • Prompt Payment Legtabtton • Right to Farm Law • Farmland Preiervanon (PA. 116) • Sale* Tax Exemption for Agricultural Inputs • Family Farm Develop ment Loan Program • Food for Peace Program • NntKMial Mdriu ting and Bargaining Legislation • Disaster Relief Programs Including PtK Certificates • MrtiKtt Oriented Farm Legislation wur aunau ’L.D. Himebough DOS ’D.D. While DOS ’G. Mancewicz DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids An innkeeper's lament on stolen Items Dear Aaa Landers: I am another one who ‘'never thought I'd be writing." but today I reached the boiling point when I read about people who cal their way through grocery stores. (A few grapes here, a Bing cherry there, a handful of nuts, etc.) We operate a small but elegant country inn and restaurant in Pennsylvania. Over the years we have had customers help themselves not only to the ashtrays, salt shakers and towels, but also silk flower arrangements. Christmas decorations, valuable paintings and, today, an antique soap dish from the ladies' powder room. Many of these items are gifts from friends and customers and have sentimental value. We treasure these knickkacks collected over the years. Why don’t customers realize that we put nice things around to make them feel at home, not so they can take them? I wonder how they would feel if house guests walked off with tea towels, pillow cases and silverware? Please. Aim, do all small innkeepers a favor and print thia letter. — Ripped Off in Wycombe. Pa. Dear Pa.: Not only do the small innkeepers suffer from this problem. The large chains sustain losses that run into millions of dollars every year. Guest steal bed linens, pillows, bath mats, lamps, pictures off the wall, trays, dishes, TV sets, coffee tables, anything that isn’t nailed to the floor. Some hotels have begun to secure lamps and porcelain objects of art with nuts and bolts. The truth is that we all pay for thievery in terms of higher room rales. Nothing is for nothing. Tlw man must choow Dear Abb Landers: For two years I have been dating a man whose former wife manages his very successful business. "Chet" and “Lila” have been divorced for 13 years. He hired her four years ago because (in his words) she is one of the most compe­ tent and smartest women he’s ever known and he trusts her implicity. I am not allowed to visit Chet at his office because he says Lila still cares for him and my presence upsets her. I should tell you that Lila remarried after their divorce, but that marriage didn’t work out. either. There is no man in her life at present. Il is bad enough that I am not allowed in my Hance’s office, but now there is more to con­ tend with. He has told me I should not plan on attending any office functions, including the annual convention that takes place in another city. For a while I was able to accept all this, but since I’ve been told I cannot go to the conven­ tion I've been feeling insecure and blue. We have been arguing about Lila, and I am begin­ ning to feel threatened by her. Chet says I’m foolish and that I have an ego problem. According to him. if I weren't so in­ secure none of this would bother me. Is Chet right or am 1 justified in feeling as 1 do? — No City No State. Dear No Chy: Eventually Chet is going to have to decide who is more important to him, you or Lila. In my opinion you’d be smart to say. "Goodby, dear. Cali me when you have replaced Lila. If I'm not married by then, maybe we can have dinner." Dear Readers: My laugh for the day may be yours, too. Credit Fred Alien: English coffee taste* like water that has been squeezed out of a wet sleeve. Dear Ann Landers: My wife is a terrific person. She excels in almost everything. Her one area of deficiency is hallnxnn dancing. I’m not bragging when 1 say I’m an ex­ cellent dancer. Women often ask me to dance with them. But I cannot dance with my wife. "Charlotte" holds her head in the wrong position and her left arm is like a 10-ton weight on my right shoulder. Good dancers glide along, taking horizontal steps. Charlotte prefers to do her own thing. Instead of follow­ ing me. she leads. P.S. When I told Charlotte 1 was writing to you for help I was relieved to find that she was not at all upset. - Mr. Fox Trot. Highland Park. III. Dear Mr. Trot: I hope you won’t be upset to team that Charlotte wrote to me. too. Here is her letter: Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a wonderful man in all respects except one. Whenever we go dancing he ends up mad because he doesn't like the way I dance. I enjoy dancing but I don't take it as serious­ ly as my husband. He insists on giving me lessons, tells me how to hold my head, what to do with my arms, do this, don’t do that. It takes all the fun out of the evening. I have danced with many men through the years, and no one has ever complained. In fact. I've been told that I’m a good dancer. But whenever my husband and 1 dance together we end up arguing. I love this man dearly and would appreciate any suggestons you might have on how io solve this problem, it really has caused a lot of trouble in our marriage. — Two Left Feet? Dear Feet: You two need an impartial third party to mediate this small war. I suggest a dance instructor. Take a few lessons together and let the in­ structor decide where your arms should be and how you should hold your head. Since the inability to dance together seems to be causing so much (rouble in your marriage, lessons would be well worth (he lime and money. A ‘weighty’ problem Dear Ann Landers: My problem is my son. "Bruce" weighs at least 350 pounds, and is headed for 400. He keeps getting falter and falter, although he knows J desperately want him to get down to normal weight. He doesn’t seem to care. I sent Bruce to the very best schools and he is highly intelligent. He seems to be doing OK professionally, but in his line of work looks count and I'm sure he could do a lot better if he lost 100 pounds. I have two other sons who are in good physical condition. Tell me if there is anything that can be done to bring Bruce to his senses before the heart attack comes. Sign me — Disturbed Mother Somewhere in Florida. Dear Mother: 1 can understand your con­ cern. but take my word for it. Mother, losing weight is the original do-it-yourself project. Begging, nagging or threatening will not work. Unless Bruce decides of his own voli­ tion to get serious, nothing will happen, even though his obesity is life-threatening. He needs counseling to find out why he is doing this to himself — and perhaps to you. The problem is not what Bruce is eating but what is eating him. I wish him the best of luck. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers’ new booklet, ' 'How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order far $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada send $5.05) COPYRIGHT 1990 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Woodland News Late in December, only a few weeks after her husband’s death, Mary McCollum, mother of Mary Ellen Quigley, died in Wayne, Mich. Mary Ellen and her husband, Paul, have been involved in handling her parent’s property all of their Christmas vaca­ tion from their teaching positions in the Lakewood School District. On Sunday. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley took both their daughters, Pamela and Karen, back to Central Michigan University at Ml. Pleasant to begin their winter quarter. Karen had been at home for a few months due to il­ lness and she had surgery before returning to school. Woodgrove Parish Church at Coats Grove is entering the '90s with a major church im­ provement project. Plans are lo make the church completely handicapped accessible in several stages. It is the congregation members' belief that the church should welcome every, person, regardless of physical limitations. The first step of the remodeling will be to install an SED (Special Elevating Device), which is a small capacity elevator. This device will make the fellowship hall on the lower level of the church building accessible to everyone. Members of the elevator commince are Bud Allerding, Florence Begcrow. Janet Neil and Susan Miller, chair. Jerry L. Miller is the church’s pastor. Contributions to this project are welcome. The organ committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 east of Lake Odessa and west of Woodbury will hold an Organ Fund Benefit Breakfast Saturday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 10 a.m. A breakfast casserole, rolls, orange juice and coffee will be served for a freewill offering. This will be the second breakfast to benefit the organ fund. The public is invited. Cathy Lucas returned last last week from a three-week trip to the Atlanta, Ga., area, where she visited family and friends. Roads in Indiana were icy when she drove down Dec. 1$, and it was very cold in the south the first week she was there. While in Atlanta, Mrs. Lucas enjoyed a Christmas party for children, held by Banks and Shane, owners of a club in Underground Atlanta. She took her granddaughters, Christy and Melanie Stamen to ride the “Pink Pig," an Atlanta Christmas tradition, which is a child-sized train on the roof of lhe downtown Rich's Department store. They rode MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authori­ ty) from the suburbs to downtown for these events and Mrs. Lucas took each grand­ daughter out to lunch and to Christmas shop in various mails. She also attended the children’s school Christmas parties and children’s movies with granddaughters; visited and dined out with several old family friends and spent a few days with former neighbors and friends in the neighborhood where she lived for 14 years before Mr. Lucas retired. Ila DeVries, Woodland postmaster, fell on lhe sidewalk on W. Broadway Thursday even­ ing. Friday Shirley Kilmer drove her to her doctor, where x-rays were made, and it was determined she had no major injuries, although she had severe pain from the tali and found it difficult to walk due to a swollen knee aad ankle. She was much improved on Mon­ day after retting over the weekend. Shirley Kilmer, secretary of the Woodland School Alumni Association, would like anyone who he* any information or an address for any former teachers at Woodfond through 1963. The committee would like to invite nay former teachers to the annual banquet in late May, and some addresses are unknown. Kilmer feels that some of the teachers with whom the association has lost contact may be dead, but if anyone can confirm such informa­ tion, she would like to have verified informa­ tion for the records. Roger Chase has bten in Detroit at an auto show all of last week with a crew of approx­ imately 15 from the Buick Division of General Motors. The crew takes a Buick Reatta apart completely and puts it back together twice each day during the two-wcek show. The show wKl continue through this week. Chase was in some pictures taken at the auto show by the Detroit Free Press and published in that paper on Saturday. He has worked for the Buick Division for more than 20 yean. Roger left home Dec. 31 and will return Jan. 14. He lives with his family on Broadway in the village of Woodland. Roger’s twin brother, Robert, and his wife, Sandra, visited the show Saturday and confus­ ed several people who thought he was Roger and should be in another place al lhe par­ ticular time he was seen. Robert took Roger's wife, Gayle, and their daughter. Tiffany, and son, Dennis, when he attended the show. Ken and Mary Soules from Oshtemo visited Lawrence and Hildred Chase Saturday. Marie Fisher also called from Arizona to inquire about Lawrence's health. Lawrence is still having kidney treatments at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids three times a week. Next Sunday will be minister exchange day for United Brethren churches in the Michigan Conference. George Speas will be at the Freeport United Brethren Church. Randy Heney, of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, will be al Kilpatrick. Zion Lutheran Church held Sunday morn­ ing service in the basement because of a pro­ blem with the upstairs furnace. The furnace was fixed before services began, but the church sanctuary was still too cold to be used. Attendance was good and the basement was packed. A committee from Zion Lutheran Church soon will report on lhe possible purchase of a new organ for the church. Annemarie Othmer suffered chest pains while working at Woodland Food Co-op Saturday and was later taken to Pennock Hospital. She is now in the cardiac intensive care unit at the hospital with a heart problem. Carol Enz is recovering from surgery al Blodgett Hospital. Gary Coates, former Lakewood teacher, has now completed his ministerial training and gave his ordination sermon af lhe United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids Sunday. He has been assigned to that church as youth minister. HELP WANTED Customer Service Representative Middleville Branch Professional appearance, greet customers, open new accounts, telephone, typing duties, full-time position with benefits. Apply at the personnel office ... HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 by Cttbarina Luca* NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER eoe Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11, 1990 — Page 9 State Rep. Bender joins board Literacy Council fights on after funds dry up by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The budget has sunk io zero and the office staff is almost out of supplies, but the Barry County Literacy Council isn't quitting. A federal grant that expired last September should have marked the end of the project to improve literacy in the county. But three months after funds ran out, vol­ unteer tutors continue to work with 43 clients in the county. The volunteers aren't giving up without a fight. "We are down to our last pencils, and we have run out of books," said Coordinator Deb Souza, who lost her paid job when the federal grant ended Sept. 30. But the tutoring goes on, and now Souza works for free. "Both my secretary aod I feel it is too im­ portant to let go, so we've been continuing to volunteer," she said. "We can see there is a need, and we want to stick with it and help these people." Council board members, including the newest member, State Rep. Bob Bender, also have refused to let the organization die. Just as funds disappeared in the fall, de­ mand for tutoring shot up from county resi­ dents. During October and November, 20 new clients sought help from the council, Souza said. The free service to assist local residents with reading difficulties got off to a slow start Months went by before many people learned of the opportunity. Of the 57 people helped by volunteer tu­ tors since October 1988,47 have begun ses­ sions only in the past six to seven months, Souza said. "I'd hate to see, after all this work, no more literacy council, when people are just beginning to catch on to us," Souza said. The people helped by the council s free tu­ toring come to the service from a wide range of backgrounds. "Some people just want to come and learn to spell better," she said. "Others are high school dropouts and they want to get their GED." Rep. Robert Bender him about 20 hours and he went back to school," Souza said. A 16-year-old boy last summer had decided not to return to school in the fall, until he worked with a volunteer tutor for about 40 hours. "He had decided that was it, he was going to drop out after the ninth grade,” she said. "After the tutoring, he decided he would go back." About seven people have reached their goals since joining the program. Others have moved on to attend special reading classes at colleges and schools elsewhere. Many more are continuing to aee a tutor. "We have some people who say they only want to read to their children," Souza said. "They will get to the level of a first-grade book, and they will say, *No» I want to con­ tinue.’" The demand for tutoring is growing. Nine people asking for services now are on a wait­ ing list because of a shortage of tutors. The council has 30 tutors now, but about 14 are working with two or more clients now. "They are carrying the load right now," Souza said. "If 1 need help, they will gener­ ally give the help." The council will hold an open house for prospective students and tutors Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Library. Anyone inter­ ested in the program is invited to attend, Souza said. The Barry County Literacy Council opened its doors in October 1988, thanks to a oneyear federal grant from the Library Services and Construction Act. Because of a technical­ ity, it was not renewed in 1989. Bui donations from well-wishers have kept lhe council operating while officials seek new funding. The council is applying for new funds through both the state and federal branches of lhe LSCA. But it will take months before Two young women who are high school graduates, but who read at a fifth-grade level, are trying to improve their reading to get into Kellogg Community College. "We have some high school graduates read­ ing at the second- and third-grade level," Souza said. Other clients hope to improve their jobs skills be learning to read. "Some are starting a new job, and they're reading at a third-grade level, and we want to get them up to the fifth-grade level,” Souza said. Two recent success stories involve teens with reading difficulties who were about to drop out of school. "We had one 17-year-old boy who dropped out of school in September. We worked with the applications are acted on. New ftinds will not be available until October at the earliest, Souza said. The council - headed by President Eliza­ beth Heidi, Vice Presidents Jo Stebbens and Dorothy Cements, Secretary Susan Ruggles and Louise Angelo - is reorganizing itself as a non-profit organization so that community donations are fully tax deductible. Presently, contributions are being accepted through the Hastings Public Library. The gifts are par­ tially tax deductible, Souza said. Other board members include Laverne BoBeau, Barbara Schoodelmayer, Sandy Sears, John Surratt, Anna Meade, Dorothy Texter, Debra VanAsperan and Patricia Wagner. State Rep. Bender joins the board this month as the newest council member. Souza said the board is committed to find­ ing new funds to carry in its work. "Our greatest wish is to reach three people who are noo-readers and to be able to provide them tutoring lessons suitable to each indi­ vidual," she said. M H? by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — Despite the devastating impact of the dairy buyout in 1986-87 and the retirement of many members, the Barry County Holstein Association has not gone the way of the buffalo, as have other dairy cattle groups in the state. Dairy fanners are not extinct in Barry County, but because of the dwindling membership, the BCHA got together at the Maple Grove Township Hall Saturday for its annual meeting to discuss future activities and the future of the association itself. “We used to meet bi-monthly,” BCHA President Alvin Butler of Nashville recalled. Bat that was before surplus milk production and the dairy cattle buyout removed numerous herds from this and other counties across the state, he pointed out. Another member, Caroline Dooley, noted •ere have been a lot of retirements in the ranks of the area dairy fanners. “So last year we decided to go to an inac­ tive status," Butler said. “We're very loosely organized now.” “We’re just trying to keep the association together,” another member said. At one time the thriving association had nearly 50 members, but the 10 people sitting around the tabic at the meeting could name only an additional six of seven members. Members have from 30 to 200 head of dairy cattie, and junior members may have only a calf. “All you really have to do to be a member b to pay dues and have a cow,” Butler said. The only officers are Butler and Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Stevens of Hastings. Uh other members present included Bader’s sore, Jeff and Joe, and his daughter E Emily, all of whom are Maple Valley High School students and are active in the Future Farmers of America program and 4-H clubs. Also present were Joe Jarrad, who has 75 cows on his Nashville farm, Don Doster, who’s retired and leases his herd, Myron and Caroline Dooley of Clarksville, who have 45 bead, and Linda Smith, who along with her husband, Marvin, have a dairy farm in Hastings. ' The association anticipated several of the following members showing up on Saturday: Laverne and Don Ladine, who have 80 head in Bellevue; Norm Hammond, who has 140 head in Dowling; Floyd Jones of Hickory Comers; Don Fox of Aho; and Jim Spencer, who has a dairy farm in Delton. The BCHA is not lhe only dairy cattle association to experience these problems. In fact, it has fared better for a longer period of time than most. The members noted that the only Holstein groups doing well in the state were those in Ingham and Jackson counties. The BCHA was the last Holstein group in the state to hold a regular show, the members noted. Other activities the BCHA used to sponsor included dances, regular cattle sales, an an­ nual dinner, a county Holstein show and many youth-related activities, such as sponsoring FFA and 4-H kids. However, the last dance was held in 1985, the last BCHA-sponsored cattle sale was held in 1983, and the last county show was held in 1988. On Saturday, the group discussed its plans. “We have a little money in the treasury, and we're going to look at sponsoring some sort of youth-related activity,” Butler said. No other activities were being phoned, but The Barry County Holstein Association met In Nashville Saturday to discuss sponsoring a youth activity with Its remslnlng funds and its future as a viable association. The once large group was forced to go on Inactive status last year because of dwindling membership. Present for the annual meeting were President Alvin Butler of Nashville and his teensged children Jeff, Emily end Joe, who are also members, Joe Jarrard of Nashville, Don Doster, Myron and Caroline Dooley of Clarksville, Secretary/Treasurer Linda Stevens of Hastings and Linda Smith of Hastings. the BCHA is Kill meeting and helping the deity farmers of die future, which is more thee other such groups are doing. The demise of these local groups may be another chapter in a growing social tragedy because, like naay American farms aad tanners, they are on die endangered species list. Legal Notice COMUM ditlons of o certain Reel Estate Mortgage made by WILLIAM H. NELSON and CATHY J. NELSON, hus­ band and wife of 945 Lakeview Avenue, Battle Crook, Michigan, as Mortgagors to PEOPLES SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BATTLE CREEK, a Michigan Corporation now known MUTUAL SAV­ INGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A., of Bay City. Michigan, as Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November, 1972 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on the 4th day of December, 1972 in Liber 212, Pages 337 and 338, upon which Mortgage is claimed to bo due at the date of this notice the sum of Elevon Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Throe and 20/100 Dollars (811.443.20), ond no suit or proceedings at law or equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold Mortgage, or any port NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 15th day of February. 1990, ot 10:00 In the fore­ noon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to tho highest bidder, at the Easterly steps of the Barry County Courthouse in tho City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan (that being tho building where the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held) of the promises described In sold Mortgage, or so much therefore as may be necessary to pay the amount duo of sold Mor- quarters percent (7.750%) pec annum, and alt legal costs, expenses and charges, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned to protect Its interest in the premises, which said promises are described as follows: Land located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan described as fallows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway M-37 (formerly Battle Creek and Hastings Stage Road), with the North lino of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, said point being South •9*38'35’' East, 1877.9 feet from the Northwest comer af said Section 16, thence 165 faet along the centerline of said M-37 and the are af a curve to the left whoso radius is 3819.81 381941 feet and whose chord bears South 3819.81 foot, ond whoso chord boors South 00*3004“ East, 124.99 feel, thence North 89*38-35' West, 290 feet, thence North 00*30W West. 129 foot, thence South 89*38*39" Eost, 290 feet So the from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MClA 600.3241 o, in ’ ' ' “■ * ’ thirty (30) days from the dale of such sale. MUTUAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A. Mortgagee Dotodthis 11th day of January, 1990. DANIEL S. OPPERMAN Broun, Kendrick, Flnkbeiner, Schafer t Murphy 201 Phoenix Building Bay City, Michigan 48708 (2/15) S t MheNew 5 ■mhhhJ btUs/MpHu Start TIieNauKnrtylii. Barry Holstein group holds annual meeting AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY. Its successors and assigns, tho right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting ol towers, masts poles, crossorms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alloys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local electric business In RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period ol thirty years. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT TERM. Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, hereby grants tho right, power and authority to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation. Its suc­ cessors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Grantee," to construct, maintain and commercial­ ly use oiectric linos consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossorms. guys, braces, feeders, transmis­ sion and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances, for the purpose of transmitting, transforming and distributing elec­ tricity on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public places, ond to do a local electric business in the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, far a period of thirty years. SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION, in consideration SECTION 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, ore not exclusive. SECTION 7. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to the revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION 8. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COM­ MISSION. JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herin, fixed, be ond remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or Its successors, ap­ plicable to electric service in said Charter Township. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon the doy after the date of publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Charter Township and said Grantee. Fuller moved that the ordinance, os rood, be placed an the table until the next mooting of the Township Board ond that the Township Clerk bo In­ structed to publish the ordinance, as road, once In the Hastings Banner. Said-motion was supported by Cappon. Roll call veto: Ayos: Palmer. James. Bradley, Bodford. Cappon, Edwards. Fuller. Nays: (1/11) none. Carried. ........ ' File No. 89-20244-SE Estate of ALTA M. ENDRES. Deceased. TO AU. INTERESTED PERSONS: TAKE NOTICE: On January 5th, 1990 at 11:00 personal repreientattve of Estate of Allo M. En- Creditors of the deceased ora notified that all (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of lhe date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. 1-08-90 Timothy L. Tramp (P41571) (1/111 SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. All of Grantee's streets, alleys, and bridges os not to unnecessarily Interfere with the use thereof of highway, street and obey purposes. All of Grantee's wires carrying electricity shall bo securely fastened so as not to endanger or injure persons or property in said highways, streets and alleys shall be done so as not to Interfere with the use thereof, and when completed, the same shall bo loft In at good condi­ tion as when work was commenced. Tho Grantee shall have tho right to trim trees if necessary in the conducting of such business, subject, however, to the supervision of the highway authorities. SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which It may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures hereby authorised. In cose any action Is commenced against the Charter Township on ac­ count of the permission herein granted, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Charter Township and save it free and harmless from all construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. RATES. 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Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 E.O.E. 1 �Page 10 — The Hastings Barmer — Thursday, January 11. 1990 Defense carries Saxon eagers past Forest Hills Northern, 65*44 by Steve Vender Sports E-1itor The best remedy f°r an inconsistent offense is a consistent defense. Despite a sputtering offense, Hastings con­ tinued to play excellent defense Tuesday in an error-filled 65-44 win over Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern. The Saxons are now 5-3 overall while the Huskies drop to 0-9. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara said it was defense which helped the Saxons to the win. “We made an effort to play hard and that helped us," he said. “We knew we'd get some turnovers." Area Standings, Scorers — TWIN VALLEY Indeed, the Saxons forced the Huskies into 28 turnovers white allowing them lo hit only 38 percent (17 of 44) of their field goal attempts. But the problem, as it's been the last three games over which the Saxons are averaging only 37 points, is a struggling offense. The Saxons shot well at 33 percent <23 of 47), but committed 28 turnovers — far loo many mistakes to suit O'Mara. "We turned the ball over on nonsense mistakes, silly things." he said. “We had a lot of unforced errors and mental mistakes. "But we did play hard, all the players played hard, and that was good after coming off the Albion game.” Hastings couldn't pull away from the winless Huskies until late in the third period. Trailing only 46-36 with 1:05 to go in the quarter. Forest Hills could have drawn to within eight, but missed a layup. Scott Hub­ bert scored with 25 seconds left to make the score 48-36 by the end of the period. Hastings’ Gabc Griffin hit a pair of quick baskets to start the last quarter to up the ad­ vantage to 52-36 before the Huskies scored. Then with Tom Vos and Jeff Baxter each scoring four points, the Saxons went on an 11-4 spun and the game was over. Hastings, which never trailed, led 15-7 after one period as Vos tossed in nine first quarter markers. Hastings upped its lead to 31-21 at the half and 48-36 after three periods. Griffin, averaging less than seven points per game, had a big game with a career-high 19 points. Vos added 14, Nick Williams 10 points and five rebounds and Baxter seven points. The Saxons play at Harper Creek Friday before hosting Sturgis Jan. 19. Hnckntt ........................................ 1-2(24) Parchment.................................. i-2 (2-3) Datton .......................................... 14(1-5) Galesburg-Augusta...................04 (1-5) O-K BLUE Calvin Christian....................... 44 (5-2) Sturgis................................................... 40(80) Kelloggsvllle.............................. 3-1 (5-1) Albion....................................................(B-1) Byron Center.............................. 3-1 (5-2) Hastings ..................................... 3-1 (44) Godwin..........................................2-2 (5-2) Marshall................................................. 2-2(6-2) MWdtovWe...................................2-2(24) Harper Creek........................................ 1-3(2-5) Hamilton..................................... 14 (2-5) Lakeview............................................... 1-3(2-6) Comstock Park..........................14 (1-5) Coldwater ................................... 1-3 (1-5) Lee................................................ 04 (0-5) Hillsdale.................................................0-4(1-6) SCORERS SMAA Bronson .... Pennfleld ... Maple Valley Bellevue .... St. Philip ... Springfield.. Olivet............ ♦0(6-2) 30(70) M(M) .1-2(34) .1-3(44) 04(1-8) .04(1-5) KVA Hastings' David Oom (20) and a Forest Hills Northern player go the ball during action Tuesday night. Sports PawPaw .....................................44(4-1) Mattawan.................................... 3-1 (3-2) Kalamazoo Christian............. 2-1 (34) Thompson, Map* v(My ... .5-142-28.4 Doan, MkMMMe......................5-115-23.0 Pranger, MMtMWMn................. 5-114-22.8 Hoeller, Map* Valley................. 5-86-172 Hyde, Lakewood........................ 7-109-15.6 Vos, HaaHnps............................... 7-93-13.3 Williams, waarmpa...................... 7-66-122 Casteels, Map* VaHay............... 541-10.2 Wooden, Ww.......................... 644-10.7 Hubbert, Haaftnpa........................ 7474.6 Fanke, Delton ...............................6474.5 Barker, Lakewood.......................... 743-9.0 Dulls, Lakawood.............................7424.9 Hastings Saxon JV eagers sweep Albion, Forest Hills Northern Hastings' jayvee basketball team raised its record to 7-1 Tuesday with a 62-42 win over Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern. The Saxons broke aa 18-18 halftime tie with a 23-9 third quarter spurt, and then wrapped up the game in the fourth quarter with a 21-15 advantage. Malt Brown had 14 points and seven re­ bounds for Hastings. Treat Weiler added 13 points and Ryan Nichols 12. Chris Youngs had 11 rebounds and Bryan Sherry six. Hartings hiked its Twin Valley mark to 4-0 with a 49-45 win over Albion last Friday. The third quarter was again the turning point as Haariagsarased a 23-19 Wildcat lead with a 17-9 apart. Brown had 18 points while Youngs and Nichols each added Mine. Saxon wrestlers win two of three duals; finish fourth in own tourney Saturday wrestling with a 39-22 win over Coldwater last week. The Saxons also beat Swartz Creek 39-22 while losing to Charlotte 34-25 in another set of duals. The Saxons also took a surprising fourth in the L.H. Lamb Invitational last Saturday as eight Hastings wrestlers placed fourth or The win over Coldwater was Hastings’ Four Saxons managed pins including Scott Redmm at 135 (1:03). Jeremy Miller at 140 (:24), Jamie Murphy at 189 (4:40) and Chad Lundquist at 275 (:55). Shayne Horan at 103 won 16-10, Scott McKeever al 160 won 14-2 and Tom Dawson at 171 won 14-7. “It was another total team effort,” Hastings coach Dave Furrow said. “Some of our first year wrerien had some key wins, particular­ ly Horan, Murphy and Lundquist. We were very pleased with the effort.” Hastings' Chad Lundquist (rip:. ) Is one of eight Saxon wrestlers who placed at last Saturday's L.H. Lamb Invitational. Lundquist placed third at 275. Saxon Wrestling Results. Hastings 57 ... Swartz Cronk 10 103 S. Horan won by forfait...........................forfeit 112 M. Healy pinned B. Keene......................... 1:56 119 J. Furrow won by forfeit . ...................forfeit 125 S. Chipman moj. dec. J. Dikoi................... 10-0 130 B. Redman pinned D. Price....................... 5:55 135 J. Miller pinned B. Huffman..................... 1:42 140 D. Slaugnlar pinned by M. Welch............ 3:45 145 B. Heath dec. S. Schiller............ .................. 6-0 152 K. Ziegler tech, fall over T. Jones ... .16-0 160 S. McKeever pinned E. Pickett.................3:24 171 J. Hetherington pinned K. Woodyard... .5:42 189 J. Murphy dec. M. Shoup........................... 13-7 275 C. Lundquist moj. dec. by K. Trout........... 12-4 EXHIBITION 152 C. McKeever pinned by 0. Anthony 171 T. Harrington pinned A. Cook 152 T. Schock dec. D. Anthony....................... 15-14 Hastings 25 ... Charlotte 34 103 S. Horon pinned M. Dygeri . 112 M. Heoly pinned by G. Rinehart 119 J. Furrow pinned by S. Kiss 125 S. Chipman moj. dec. by B. Fennell 130 8. Redman tech, fall over J. Potter 135 J. Miller dec. K. Wirt .................. 140 D. Slaughter moj dec. M. Hodges . 145 B. Heath pinned by W. Secord 152 K. Ziegler moj. dec. D. Gallager 160 S. McKeever dec. J. Thomlinson 171 J. Hetherington dec. by D. Long 18^ J. Murphy dec. by E. Pitchlord 275 C. Lundquist pinned by 8. Cataras .1:11 1.38 2:48 17-3 . 15-0 9-4 14-2 .5:27 10-0 8-2 3-0 2-1 .5.32 EXHiemcM 103 D. Allen dec. T. Robinson............................ 9-2 125 J. Andrus pinned C. Read 130 T. Doroff dec. J. Place................................. 12-6 140 J. Maiville dec. T. Morgan.......................... 5-2 140 B. Thayer dec. J. Sivyer.................................8-4 152 C. McKeever pinned by D. Sheler 152 T. Scheck drew with T. Bulmer...................4-4 160 T. Dawson pinned J. Peter 171 T. Harrington moj. dec. by T. Jones........ 15-5 189 T. Harrington pinned by B. Harvey 189 T. Harrington pinned I. Honson 130 D. Ehredt pinned by J. Place 140 K. Lambeth dec. by J. Sivyer.......................5-4 Hastings 39 ... CoWwatwr 22 103 S. Horan dec. C. Doty............................... 16-10 112 T. Brighton maj. dec. by E. Wilson.......... 11-2 119 J. Furrow pinned by E. Wilson................... 1:54 125 S. Chipman dec. by S. Goodwin................ 8-7 130 8. Rodman tech, fall 6. Pothoof.............. 17-2 135 S. Redman pinned J. Force................. 1:03 140 J. Miller pinned L. D. Harmount................ :24 145 D. Slaughter dec. by T. Slout..................... .4-3 152 8. Heath pinned by J. Edwards...............4:43 160 5. McKeever moj. dec. E. Short.............. 14-2 171 T. Dawson dec. T. Dantes........................... 14-7 189 J. Murphy pinned C. Aseltino...................4:40 275 C. Lundquist pinned A. Shough................... :55 EXHIBITION 119 M. Heoly pinned by T. Kirk..................... 1:04 160 C. McKeever won by disqualification D. Watson 189 J. Stout pinned by 8. Kline...................... 5:17 move to 7-3 Tteafoy while spotting with Cteriote aad Swattz Creek. Miller, Brian Rodman. McKeever and Kiik Ziegler were the only Saxon wreaden to win twice. Miner won on a pin m IM and a »4 decinion. McKeever fend a pin in 3:24 and a 8-2 deciaion aad Ziegler, now 13-2, bad a 0 14todmical fall and a 10-0 major deciaion. Redman woo in a pin at SM and a :5-0 technical fall Againat Swam Creek, Maa Healy won (1:58) at 112 aa did Scott Chipman at 123 (100), Brian Heath at 145 (60). Jaaon Hetherington al 171 (5:42) and Jamie Murphy al 189 (13-7). Horan won on a pan (1:11) against Cteaintte aa did Statgbtor (14-2). "We continue to improve, but the iaexpcricnce abowa when we get into lough coatpetsdon.” Furrow said, "We were pleaaed with the performance." Cherioae amasaed 126.5 point, to outdtstaace ruaaerup Lakewood by a angle point in Saturday', L.H. Lamb tourney. Mid­ dleville was third with 124 point, while Hnttiagi waa fourth with 122 poiau. A fourth county team, Delton, wna aixdt with 78 marten. Hearings had only one first place by Kith Otoer Saxon pincer, mduded seconds by Jeremy Miller al 140, Scott Chipman ■ IIP and Scott McKeever al 160, ihirdt by Chad Lussdqssstt at 273. Shayae Horan at 103 aad Jamie Mmphy at IN and a fourth by Brian Rrnkif at 123. Farrow said. "I’n sure any of the I through fifth place fimahtag coaches rise numerous situation where they great individual team effort " Furrow aaid wrealeai lite Chipman, who beat the No. 1 tad 4 aeeda, aad Ziegler, who waa aeeded fourth but who took fint, along with Horan. Redman, Murphy and Lundqutn execeeded expectations. "h waa performance, like thoae which led Prizes will be awarded Jan. 27 at noon. The three age divisions will will 1-11 years, 12-16 and 17 years and older. Rules of the contest include fishing only Gun Lake or surrounding lakes or walers, use live or artificial bait and enter a fish by presenting your copy of the registration. For more information call Gillett’s Bait and Hardware at 672-5371, Harrison Hardware al Saxon volleyball team goes 2-8 in tourney The Saxon volleyball team won two games and lost eight last Saturday at the Gull Lake Invitational. Playing very tough competition, the Saxons lost to Comstock, rated no. 1 in state in class B. Portage Northern, rated no. 6 in class A. Plainwell, and defeated Parchment 15-5, 13 15in pool play. Hastings then lost to Gull Lake in single elimination play. Of the 10 teams in lhe tournament, Comstock finished first. Portage second. Gull Lake third and Plainwell fourth. Jackie Longstreet led the Saxons with a total statistical rating of 30. Statistical ratings in­ clude points won on serve, kills, digs. Mocks and assists. Longstreet won 13 service points, had a 92 percent service rate with 5 service winners, and led the Saxons with 3 aces and 6 digs. Anne Endsley had a statistical rating of 27, contributed 11 assists, and led the Saxons with 14 points won on serve, 8 service winners, and a 96 percent service rate. Katy Peterson and Kelle Young had ratings of 23. Katy won 9 service points, 6 service winners, served with 80 percent accuracy, and led the team with 17 assists. Young won 10 service points, had 5 service winners, serv­ ed with 85 percent accuracy, and led lhe team with 4 Mocks. Shuia Murphy and Melissa Belson both rated 20 in statistics. Melissa had 5 digs, 5 service winners and led the team with 7 kills. Murphy won 12 service points, added 4 kills, 3 digs and 4 service winners to the Saxon totals. The team also opened its dual meet season Monday by losing to Saranac 15-3, 15-3, and Lowell 15-11, 15-11. Belson had 14 service oints while Peterson had 19 assists. Murphy had six kills and Belson and Murphy had four digs. pleased that we did so well,” Furrow said. Gun Lake to hold fishing contest, cross country ski races Gun Lake's Winter Festival will feature both fishing contests and cross country ski races. The fishing contest will be held on Gun Lake, opening Jan. 12 and closing Jan. 26 at Tom Vos (22) ol Hastings tries to outrebound a Forest Hills Northern player in the Saxons' 65-44 win. 795-3852 or Stu's Sport Shop at 795-2377. The ski races will be held Jan. 13 with the first race beginning at noon. Over 100 awards in three events will be handed out. The event includes races over three, five and 10k trails. Skiiers must pre-register by Jan. 11. Mail registrations to Wayland Printing, Inc., X-C Ski Registration. Wayland, Ml. 49348. Form should include name, address, phone, age class and entry fee. The pre-registralkm cost is S5 for adults and $1 for children under 12. Day of the race rates are $6 and $1.50. Age classes include 8 and under, 9-12, 15, 1316-19, 20-29, 30-39 and 40 and over. JV volleyball team opens season with win The Hastings jayvee volleyball team made a successful debut last Saturday by placing third in the Delton Kellogg Invitational. The team won eight of 10 games overall after winning its pool. Hastings swept Delton 15-12 and 15-8, Vicksburg 15-12 and 15-12, and Manin 15-9, 15-5 white splining with Middleville, wining 15-5 but losing 15-8. In the finals the Saxons took two of three from Three Rivers 15-10, 9-15 and 15-3, but lost two of three against Delton 15-17, 15-7 and 7-15. Hastings beat Allegan 18-16 and 15-6 to take third overall. Coach Melva Nystrom said, “The girls worked very hard and played together as a team. There were many outstanding serves, points and recoveries. We're looking forward to a good season." Nystrom had special praise for Marci Jones, Susan Rhodes, Malyka DcGoa, Dawn Demond, Michelle Leatherman, Mandy Berg. Stephanie Leatherman and Heather Daniels. Albion froth thump Hastings 76*56 Albion jumped to a 13-pori first quarter lead aad cruised to a 76-56 win over the Harings freshman team last Friday. Ryao Martin led Harings with 24 points while Jon Robinson added 10 aad Matt McDonald nine. Karate championships coming to Hastings The MidMichigan Open Karate ChampfonshipB will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 at Hastings High School. The event is hosted by the Harings Karate Chib. Registration is at 10 a.m. with eliminations at noon and Mack belts at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for aduhs aad $3 for children. There wiH be sparring, forms and weapons competition. Entry fee for one event is $15, for two and three events $18. SaxQn Shorts Former Harings star Mark Brown has been named as the Mid-American Conference Player of the Week. Brown, a senior at Western Michigan, began the week with a career-high 30 point night against Toledo and then followed that up with a 28-potm night against Weber State. Brown then scored 21 with a season-high seven assists in the team's second straight MAC win over Ohio Universi­ ty on Saturday afternoon. In all, Brown scored 71 points while hitting 53 percent (23 of 43) from the floor including 15 of 22 threepointers aad 10 of 12 free throws. “Mark Brown is the type of kid who has an uncanny ability to score in a number of ways,” Western coach Bob Dooewald said. “I think you have to give him some free reign.” Brown is averaging 20.2 points per game while hitting 49 percent fro the field and 76 percent from the line. Brown has only played in seven of the Broncos* 11 games due to a slight shoulder separation. Speaking of the Browns, Mike Brown is averaging 7.8 points through Siena College's first nine games. The sophomore guard also averages 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. The Hastings basketball team has had outstanding success against Harper Creek, this Friday's opponent. Saxon teams are 10-2 against the Beavers over the last six years, in­ cluding five wins in the last six meetings. During the last four years, however. Hastings is only 2-2 against the Beavers on the road. A quirk in the basketbail schedule has Hastings playing only four Twin Volley games in four weeks. Following this Friday's Harper Creek contest, the Saxons host Sturgis a week later and then play at Coldwater on Jan. 26. The team lost to Albion last Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11, 1990 — Page 11 Bowling results YMCA Scoreboard Haslinps YMCA Youth Council's 3 on 3 Basketball Team Acme Hackers. Over the Hill... TPS Gans......... Superette........... Neils Ins........... Nichols.............. Garrisons.......... Sparterincs........ Congers............. Archies............... Peoples Court.. The Team.......... Game Results Sky 5 vs. Yellow 3; Red 12 vs. White 5; Sky 6 vs. Navy 10. W-L ...1-0 ...1-0 ...1-0 .1-0 ...1-0 ..1-0 .0-1 ...0-1 ..0-1 ..0-1 ...O-l .0-1 YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Yellow.............................................................. 6-1-0 Sky.................................................................... 5-2-1 Navy. Red... 1-6-0 While 1-7-0 YMCA-Youth Council's Mens Basketball Standings C League Neils Ins......... Carls Market.. J-Ad Graphics. Superette.......... Archie Left.... H. Mutual........ Riverbend........ Miller Estat.... Just For Fun... Flexfab............ W-L .6-2 .6-2 .6-2 .3-5 .3-5 .2-6 .2-6 Petersons........... Benedict Farms. Area Realtors... Hosey Farms.... Razors Edge...... 5-1 .2-4 .2-3 B Minor K.C. Bobicks.............. Mid michigan............. Country Kettle........... Cappon Oil................. Larry Poll I.................. Pennock Hospital...... Larry Poll Realty...... Boomtown Boomers. Viking........................... C&B Discount........... B Major L.O. Merchants. Pastoors............... Format................ L.E.C.................. .74) .6-1 .4-3 .44 .3-4 .3-4 1-6 .1-0 .1-0 .0-1 0-1 Results C League - Did not play this week. B Miwor League - Mid Michigan 43 vs. Lany Poll 11 42; Pennock Hospital 70 vs. Country Kettle 66; K.C. Bobicks 57 vs. C & B Discount 44. B M^Jor League - Pastoors 59 vs. L.E.C. 39; Format 48 vs. Lake-O:-Merchants 70. A League - Petersons 82 vs. Area Realtors 69; Razors Edge forfeited to Hosey Farms. Chili supper planned Ite Exchanp Club of Hastinp will have its annual Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day. Jan. 19, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Words for the Ys Indoor Soccer Starting Salurday. Jan. 13. and continuing until Salurday Feb. 17 ,'exiudc Saturday. Jan. 20). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Salurday Morning Indoor Soccer Program. Indoor Soccer will be held in Mid­ dleville's Page Elementary Gym. The pro­ gram is open to boys and girls in grades 1-6. 5/6 graders will play from 8:30-9:30. 1st and 2nd graders from 9:45-10:45 and 3/4 graders from 11-12. Teams will be formed the first day of the program. Participants must purchase a S10 activity pass in order lo participate in this activity. The pass can be purchased al lhe door during lhe first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. Sieve Evans, lhe varsity soccer coach will instruct lhe program. He will be assisted by high school soccer players. For more infor­ mation. please call lhe YMCA at 945-4574. Participants need nly to bring tennis shoes. All other equipment is provided. Famfly Fun Nite On Saturday, Jan. 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. lhe YMCA-Youih Council will be sponsoring its first family fim nite at lhe Mid­ dleville High School gym and pool. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family. Children must be ac­ companied by at least one parent. YMCA Aaaual Meeting The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, al 7 p.m. in Page Elementary School in Middleville. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. ...next week! 11 WRESTLING at Lakeview 12 BASKETBALL at Harper Creek 13 VOLLEYBALL at Lakewood Inv 16 WRESTLING Harper Creek 18 WRESTLING Marshall.... 19 BASKETBALL Sturgis .... 6:30 600 9.-00 6:30 6:30 600 Coet will be $3 per person, or a family ticket for four or more members will be $12. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. by Kathleen Scett SitfWriier The population of Barry County continues to grow u border townshipe gain mote resi­ dents from neighboring cities. However Ae population grew at a much slower rate tost year, compered to the year before. Dam on the county's population, spending and income wu recently compiled and re­ leased by the Hastings Are* Clumber of Commerce. The information to provided by Ae Chamber no retailer* can evaluate and improve their busirrmrs, said Jin Turner, di- FOUNDATION, continued from page 3 Legal Notices HOPtTOWNMV December 11, 1989 • 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flag by all present. Roll call of officers, all present. Seven citizens. Received Treaturert report. Approved November 13. 1989 minutes. Payment of 1989 Fire Labor Billing approved amount S4.617.66. Received reimburiemenl for sole of old air com­ pressor $233.33. Received Building Inspectors report and fees: Central Dispatch financial report ending 10/31/89 ond November minutes; Library report by D. Leonard: Planning Commission report by R. Nor­ ton; C-Tec Cable price increase; Barry County Development issuance Soil Erosion Permits. Approved payment of all due ond payable bills. Mike Palesek Consumers Power Co.-Electric Franchise Ordinance No. 9 adopted and published. Notification from D.N.R for extension comple­ tion Russell Diamond and permit No. 89-12-0465 granted to Maurice Benton. Bonding Attorney James White reviewed Or­ dinance for regulating sewage disposal for Wall Lake. Set June 1. 1990 os deadline for removal of buildings to qualify for stipulation to State Tax Tribunal for removal of Special Assessments. Directed Supervisor Baker to compose a letter to Dogwood Dr. Special Assessment District — more information needed. Barry County Parks ond Recreation Plan Update No action taken. Borry County Rood Commission ond Township Board Annual Meeting Monday. January B. 1990, 2:00 p.m. Township Officals and Deputies given approval to attend MTA Annual Convention. Approval for purchase of large coHee pot and six pitchers: mileage M. Peoko $14; Wholesale Club Membership Feo $25 and Adoption of Resolution. Budgetary Status report ending 9 30/89. Report by Peoko — Fire Seminar. Approved eleven issues Planning & Zoning Nows $225 00 ond nine issues I ownship Zoning Guide for Citizens and Officials $9.00. Barry County Planning Commission Land Use Up­ date information requested from Townships. Adjournment 10 50 p m. Shirle. R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Patricia I. Baker (I 'll) Other organizatioas who have received financial aid from the foundation include: —Hastings Public Libnuy — for building renovations, air conditioning, matching foods for a grant from the National Endowment Center and computer equipment. —Hastings Community Fund — to finance coat of special study of fond drive procedures) —nr*ry County Park Commission, all for - aftton Park; to move Carlton Center church and the Hasting* Township Hall lo the park, for the park’s Lee Sdtooi. —Barry County 4-H, for new 4-H Camp building), —EBI Breakthrough, for three expansion programs and capital expenditures. —Barry County Mental Health Clink, for equipment. —Hastings Area Community Activities Center, renovations. —Barry County Cancer Society, 16mm projector. —Project Committee Tumor Registry, Pen­ nock Hospital: to establish a record system. —Barry County Commission on Aging, a van for food distribution and a truck. —Barry County Red Cross, equipment. -Barry-Eaton Health Departinent, office furniture. —Hastings Public Schools, start-up costs for the schools' first computer instruction. —Hospice of Barry County, initial capital. gram* for advanced students. —Barry County Probate Court, video equipment. —Tbornappte Am Council of Barry Coun­ ty, renovations for the Fish Hatchery Park building —Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion, for the Figuring Committee’s work. —SAFE Place, to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse. —Barry County Reading Council, prograrnming. —Barry County Habitat for Humanity, to complete construction of first house. —Cooperative Extension Service, for Moat contribution* to the Thornapple Foun­ dation are from gifts, bequests or memorials of cash or personal or real property. Lawyers can handle bequests by proper drafting of wills. Cash, slock or other gifts can be made to the Thomapple Foundation, do Hasting* City Bank, Hastings and sent to Ae anenrkxi of Thoma* F. Stebbins. All contribution* to the foundation are deductible from state and federal income taxes aad also from federal estate and Michigan in­ heritance taxes. Annual Meeting Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 45W; Friendly Homes 42; Word of Faith 3996; Question Mark* 39; Hummer* 35; Vacancy* 38; Open-Mark- Dewey's Auto Body 42-22; Andras of Heatings 41-23; Friend* 38-26; Miller Carpel 36-28; Pioneer Apantneats 34-30; Michelob 34-30; Music Cealer 31-33; Superior Seafood* 30-34; Miller Real Estate 29-35; Cinder Drag* 29-35; Ferrengu 28-36; Sir N Her 25-36; Ginbach* 27-37; Hastings Bowl 24*0. II* Gaasu * Serial: H. Service 166; P. Witooa 170; B. Cramer 161; >. Mercer 168; D. Bwgtaoff 169; D. Hooten 166; S. Nevins 175; C. BeckwiA 160; K. Coivm 182-512; M. Mara 172; E. Ulrich 175-501; S. Johnson 146; L. Hnree 181; S Haufoed 191; M. EmArouk 175; 3. Merrill 169; F Cztafcr 172; K. Keeler 162; J. Sohnes 171; M. B. Joan 1*9-506; D. Murphy 193; B. Auden 174; M. Young 156; R. Perry 223-513. B.D.S., Inc. 51-17; The Pink Poodle* 39-29; Hasting* Mtanl 33-33; Century 21 Czmder 34-34; Geuke* Marta 34-34; Andrus Turner poinled oat that statistic* oa in­ come aad population ate projections, aad that any large changes to those otimma may have been a result of data ceasen apgratl^ their information for Ae 1990 census. Statistics on such things u retail sales, births, deaths, hrasrhnkts and vehicle ownerAip are calculated every yor according io Di Wednesday P.M. Valley Beaky 44-25; Varney's Stables 42M-29M; Nashville Locker 4234-2914; Lifestyles 40-32; Mace's Pharmacy 3714-3416; Hair Care Crater 3714-3014; Osaka Mkt 36-32; Welton's Homing 35-37; Easy Rollers 32-32; Handy's Shins 2914-4214; DeLoag's Bak2414-4714; Friend­ ly Home Parties 23*9. 199-539; N. Hmmrl 185-523; K Hanford 173-495; S. Brauer 176485; M. Sayder 177-466; B. Handy 176454; M. DuU 162-458; D Murphy 171-462; IL Knenmel 157-415; S. Kmctertodcer 162-446; V. Stocum 178440; S. Brawr 166432; R. Edger 166447; C. Shdlenhw>er 140-349. EUhtan 170; B. Vrogindewey 167; B. Miner 156. Kaonpd 4-5-7. ; ha* dropped from 100 percent ia 1950 lo 15 percent ia 1940. One hundred percent of the downtown nutnmen shopped from 9 LU to 5 p m. Now, Less than half of television viewer* wmch network station*. *$■ percent county residtato who are 30 and onto. The county ted sore birth* - 421 - than death* - 31( - too year. A toultOTOco*ples were wed to Ute oouty. The overall total ot hovKholds to the county roie from 15,130 to 1946 lo 17,469 Fifty-four percent of Beery County residents work outside the county. in 1989, repreaenting aa increaae of 10 per­ cent. Ute portion of the population with Hsstinp' Zip codes moo dorcly reflected the county's growth. Increasing 10 percent, from 5,870 to 6,438. income iaercase (174 percent) and the in­ crease* ia dm individual arena (from -75 per­ cant lo 12 perceaa) ia Am lo a couple of rat­ ion, aaid Turner. Some rural area, eapedally Middleville ted the toifcst jump of 22 per­ cent, from 2,100 to 2366. Woodland and Nashville followed, hovering in the 11-pcr- era with drone lower figures. Aho, she said, the data came from a couple of different cent range. Delton grew 83 percent And Freeport saw the least amount of growth, 73 Township* around Middleville aad Gun Lake, are experiencing the most growth, she Slid. People are moving from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. "There's hoi township* to move to. That mike* * difference," said Turner. "There * a big influx coming from Grand Rapid*. The property is very reaaonabte if you're moving from Grand Rapid*. Aad a Ae southern pan, people are moving from Kalamazoo and jumping over Delton to Gul Lake. Population In the township* closest to the larger cities I* going up." A* far a wages, Ac county saw a growth in the average bouehold iworen from $25,456 in 1956 to 30,887 in 1989. Thu wu u increaae of 173 pereot Among lhe individual area*, Hastings uw lhe largest increase of 12 percent, from $23,128 to $28,143. At Ae opposite ead wu Delton, where Ae average hotudtoM income shrank 7.5 percent, from $22,950, to $24,831. Following closely behind wu Woodland, where houaehold income* dipped 5 paces, from $24,353 to $23,132 Remaining at more steady levels were Nashville, where Ae household income de­ creased by 2.8 percent, Freeport, where the income wu down 1 percent, and Middleville, where Ae figure wu up by IJperceac. The disparity betwea the county's average ofter," said said. The financial shape of agriculture affect* many pans cd the canty, lhe added. Middleville remains the village with the the HASTINGS SAVINGS and LOAN will be held at the association's of­ fices at 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday, January 16, 1990. Polls will be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two directors will be elected. The Annual meeting is to follow at 8:00 p.m. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary Sand someone a happy ad. _ Ph. 946-8051 satere of the county, ta said. "I fotak we proteHy haw a tot more reantioa of the anabar of laka ia Barry County," she said. "Thsre haul baa s Ira dimb (to Ae aamber af vdticlm). V* tea a $250,43(400. Grom expaaaes pm household were $16,117 for teat peer. In dm honekold) 1* 515,241. FcUowing Automotive Haattogs Woodtoad Ochoa 512477 511463 510,420 $10330 Nashville 510,256 Service Station Among townships, Batty naked Ughaat with a pcr-capita income of $14,151. Caadmonwu AelowealM*9J*5. 2, were the townshipe of Yankee Springs, lohaetowa. Rutland, Assyria, Tteraapple, Prairieville. Hope, Woodland, Baltimore. Maple Grove and Orangeville (lie at $114031, Haatiaga, Carltoe and Irving. tor vehicles ia the county, totalling 24,0*6 most common at 9,356. Watercraft uulu ranked third al 5.76$. Trailer* numbered 6,255 for the county. Fining the remainder of lhe motor-vehicle romer were snowmobiles, 1,629; off-road ve­ hicles, 1,337; motorcycles, 1,230; and moped*, 463. Area Household Numbers and Income Levels of Chevrolet 32-36; Tom's Marta 31-37; Good­ will Dairy 31-37; Bowman Refrigeration 31-37; r* Finland Day Care 24-44. High Conors Wright 161; S. Bachelder 204; F. Wright 164; L. Myers 225; D. Catlin 211; N. Misak 157; G. Wilton 166: D. Greenfield 177; C. Nichols 181; N. Taylor 174; D. Carpenter 159; A. Carpenter 166; B. State 176; B. Banuim 171; L. Barnum 180; R. Cote 160; L. Colvin 202; D. Williams 161; S. Baum 167; D. Bartimus 169; P. Guy 179; M. Smith 206; K. Stain 208; P. Arad* 2O<; c. Waitox 179: J. Harte** 166: T. Aleaaader 166. Mg* Cura 4k Sarian: L. Colvin 202, 510; D. Catlin 211.526; P. Guy 179,510; M. Staih 206, 535; P. Arad* 20*. 512; L. BarHMt 140. 502. Spate Cawrate*: B. Stale 6-7-10; B. Bar timna 3-9-10. Trends for Thought Cturently S.9 potent ot the population ia between U aad 24 years ot sge, end 16.9 potent Is between 25 and 34. Aonter 21.4 percent, chiefly Baby Boomers, make* ep 21.4 percent af qejptun'aMralajioa. Bat large* ptMita qtltejM percent of die Location by Zl? Code Delton Hastings Nashville Middleville Freeport Woodland Cloverdale Dowling HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA ANNUAL MEETING The McDonald's II 47-25; Stefaoo'i 40-32; Berry Co. Real Estate 37-31; Key Cleaning Service* 3514-3614; Clay* 3414-3314; Hastings Mutual 32-40; Hastings Bowl 32-40; McDonald's I 2646. Gand Carers Cnnd Sartos: K. Hayward 134; B. Cantrell 175; L. Horton 165; K. Bar­ num 180; T Daniel* 204-535; J. Hurieaa 159; P Norris 174; D. Howell 141; B. Rangucne 194-523; C. Carr 15*-; P. Barney 135; B. Husa 152; C. Garrett 145; B. Moody 502. Open 37; Varneys 36%; Kloosterman's 36%; Slow Pokes 34%; Kreative Komers 34; Bosley’s 33; Leftovers 31; Northland Optical 30%; Formula Really 28; GiUons Construc­ tion 28. Gned Games: M. Brunner 189; L. Johnson 150; G. Scobey 181; M. Steinbrecher 151; B. Norris 150; B. Fisher 147; J. Allman 178; R. Martin 136; P. Croninger 167; I. Seeber 144; A. Eaton 161; N. Wilson 175; N. Munn 146; R. Rine 176; E. Vanasse 199; S. Brimmer 177; N. Hummel 177; C. Ryaa 148. Hgh Serin A Camre: M. Atkinson 205. 503; L. Poner 152, 409; P. Hamilton 183. 490; M. DuU 176, 454; T. Joppie 172, 486; R. Kuempel 147, 429; A. Preston 167, 451; S. Brimmer 144, 425. Barry County demographics show variety of changes "I would tape Ae peopte reccMagAe in-, fonnatioa would use UfoifaBteir awfrw ■ ing Strategy for the year," she said. "UsaaHy a good busineas will look at what it’s ac­ complished for the year. A really good one will have a three-year plan. “They caa lock al these trends to see where people are spending money, what people are doing and buying. Maybe they can look at ihis aod change this or do this better to get more customers." As far as population, the number of Barry County residents increased by 200 people or nearly 1 percent from 1988 to 1989. The year before - from 1987 to 1988 - that figure was 3,140, or 6.8 percent. The current population stands at 49,600. The age distribution for the county has been constant over the last year, although the median age increased from 32J a year ago to 34.5. SAXON SPORTS January January January January January January New for the event this year will be the addi­ tion of a talad bar for those who want an alleraative to chili or who arc watching calories. The chili wHl be accompanied by homemade com bread, crackers, dessert and beverage Seconds or thirds on the chili are Sunday Mixed Pin Busters 4116-26Vi; Really Roctens 40-28: Holy Roller 39W-28'A: Gunerdusters 39-29; Sandbaggers 39-29; Hooter Crew 37-31; We Don’t Care 37-31; Alley Can 35-33; Greenbacks 34-34; Get Along Gang 34-34; Thunderdogs 34-34; Chug-a-Lugs 33-35; Die Hards 31-37; Wanderers 31-37; Middle Lakers 3O%-37%; Married w/Children 30-38; Ogdenites 28-40; Misfits 18V4-49*. Women’s High Gama A Series: J. Ogden 172; T. Williams 172; B. Bartimus 201-533; D. Oliver 188-526; R. Rine 193; M. Snyder 183-535; D. Kelley 178-501; L. Begerow 169; D. Haight 162; L. Tilley 192-550; B. Seger 176; D. Snyder 215-590; P. Miller 174; P. Lake 165; J. Smith 164. Men’s High Games A Series: R. Ogden 193-532; R. Ward 186; G. Stule 235-543; M. Sayder 219-575; K. Beyer 202-572; R. Bowman 178-510; R. Neymeiytr 218; R. Lit­ tle 203; M. Tilley 202-524; S. Goodenough 200-525; R Snyder 154; J. Woodard 221-597; B. Lake 213; D. Smith 183. Number of HouaahoMs Median Household Income 19M 1446 1M8 1(M 2,456 6,438 1,765 2,566 542 542 110 506 2,263 5,870 1,591 2,100 505 485 62 522 $22,950 28,143 22,768 29,410 24,559 23,132 $24,831 25,128 23,421 29,027 24,804 24,353 The rural population (or the county Is 1,544. The latest population count Is 49,600, up from 46,060 In 1986. The total number of households is 17,469, up from 15,830 In 1986. Do Somethlna-NICEI Send someone a “HAPPY AD" with a Banner Classified. Call MB-8051 S60,l23jnt> 47,713,000 39,406,000 24,703,000 14,173,000 ’3,920400 12.234,000 9,257,000 5404J100 57491400 Allowed by mat apparel wiA acceaaortea at 54435,000. Footwear look AM at53,036,000 and Jewelry reMad fotah at 1459400. In the home and leisure category, furaish. ing* aad finer coverings made sp Ae Ingest chunk at 55,150,000. Following Am were Stationary, toy*, photo at $4,412,000; home entertainment al $2,712,000; houseware*, decoration, $2,026400; soft home ftunishinga, $1476.000; ata luggage, $1321,000. Sources.' Safer andjfartatog Man^emnU Sunray, August 19B9; SlanSartl Kate and D*u Senlee. May 19B9; Michigan Deparlatent of Coeuaerce; Michigan Department af Transportation, US. Postal Service, Barry County Cleric's Office; US. Depai taunt of Commerce - Ceara* of KelaU Ihsfo Barry County Income Percent (Nelribulton Income $0-815.000 $15-35,000 $35-50.000 Over $50,000 25.1 39.0 20.0 15.9 30.0 46.5 15.5 8.0 The gross household income for 1989 was $537,442,000 with the per-household income averaging $30,887. Those figures have increased since 1986, when the gross household income was 403,000,000 and the average per­ household income stood at $25,456. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11. 1990 Forced touching leads to jaii sentence A Grand Rapids man found guilty of forced sexual contact with a girl has been sentenced to serve nine months in lhe Barry County Jail. But William M. Burke, 34, insisted he was innocent of the charges. "1 respect you and the court for what it is, but I do maintain my innocence,” Burke said when he was sentenced Dec. 20. "I am really baffled. I didn't commit this crime. 1 wouldn't even dream of iL” Prior to sentencing. Grand Rapids defense attorney Richard Spruit asked for a light sen­ tence for his client, saying he was well em­ ployed and had family support But Judge Thomas S. Eveland noted Burke had three past convictions for assault between 1976 and 1984. Burke also had a history of substance abuse, the judge said. Spruit said, however, that lhe 1984 convic­ tion came during a messy divorce trial be­ tween Burke and his ex-wife. "My client has done nothing illegal since 1984,” Spruit said. "There is no reason to show why the court should exceed lhe guide­ lines." But Judge Eveland said Burke needed to learn a lesson. "The court cannot ignore you have been convicted of seven misdemeanors," Eveland said. "The offense you committed is a very serious one, not just the act itself, but the ramifications for the victim in the future." Burke was ordered to have substance abuse counseling and to serve three yean on proba­ tion. He was told he could not be in lhe com­ pany of anyone under 16 yean old without another adult present. Burke said he would appeal the case. "Whatever is handed down lo me, 1 plan on appealing," he said. "l*m sure it will turn out differently." Robinson remains lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. Court News In other court business: A Wyoming driver who attempted to flee from police will be sentenced Feb. 14 for drunken driving. Robert A. Frederick, 25, pleaded guilty Dec. 20 to the reduced charge of second-of­ fense drunken driving. In exchange, the more serious charge of third offense drunken driv­ ing and other charges were dismissed by the prosecutor. Frederick was arrested Sept 26 in Mid­ dleville while he was driving to a friend's home nearby. "A police officer came up behind me," Frederick said. "1 didn't stop at first, but then he got close and I stopped, and I took off running, and he caught me," Frederick said in court He said he had had six to eight been before driving, and registered J4 percent on a blood alcohol test administered. He remains free on bond awaiting sentenc­ ing. A Middleville man who forged a relative’s check and used the money to buy drugs will be sentenced Jan. 24. Jerry A. Bender, 21, of 335 Charles St, pleaded guilty Dec. 20 lo a reduced charge of attempted uttering and publishing. The of­ fense is punishable by up to five yean in Trial has been set for April 9 for a Mid­ dleville man arrested for manufacture of mari­ juana. prison. In exchange, the more serious 14-yearfelony offense charge of uttering and publish­ ing will be dismissed when he is sentenced. As part of the plea agreement. Bender will receive no more than one year in the Barry County Jail. ' Bender admitted he signed and endorsed a $135 check belonging to a relative. The check was taken without permission. Bender remains free on bond. A Orangeville driver arrested for drunken driving in October will be sentenced Jan 31 in Barry County Circuit Court Paul D. Robinsoa, 33, registered 27 per­ cent oa a blood/alcohol test - nearly three times the legal limit for drunken driving after he wu arrested in October. On Dec. 20, Robinsoa pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of drunken driving, second of­ fense. The more serious third-offense charge will be dismissed when he is sentenced. He faces up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine and a revoked license. Robinson, of 7440 Lindsey Road, said he had drunk seven to eight been at a friend's house within a few hours before driving near Gun Lake on Brook Road. He wu arrested by Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post Terry Lee VanDyke, 34, will stand trial oa the felony offense, punishable by up to eight years in prison and/or $4,000 in fines Police said VanDyke has a previous con­ viction in 1980 on the same offense, making this charge a second offense. VanDyke, of 11750 Bass Road, wu ar­ rested in September by Michigan State Po­ lice from Wayland. A defense motion to suppress evidence seized in the case will be heard March 13. A trial on drunken driving charges will be held Feb. 26 for Brian T. Allen, of Wyoming. Allen, 25, wu arrested in Thomapple Township by Barry County Sheriffs deputies in July oa charges of drunken driving. He hu been charged u a third-offender with two previous drunken driving convic­ tions. Motions will be heard Jan. 17 to quash ev­ idence of previous convictions. Allen remains free cm bond. A pretrial hearing will be held next week for a Portage man accused of assaulting a Bany County resident. James A. Baker, 27, faces the 10-year felony offense of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder. The charges arise out of an incident fa May in Barry Township. In December, he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call■616-948-80"i IN MEMORUM In tribute and memory of Vcmicc E. Hughcs-Goodrich who passed away January 10, 1989; My wifc...my everything, our Mother and (Classy Graodma)...hcr hugs, rubbing aching legs and arms, her special secrets, her honest opinions, her homemade pics, her love of God and her Family. I Have A Place In Heaven Please don't sing sad songs for me, Forget your grief and fears, For I am in a perfect place, Away from pain and lean... I'm far away from hunger. And hurt and want and Tried. 1 have a place in Heaven, With the Master at my side. My life on earth wu very good, As earthly Eves can go, But Paradise is so much more, Then anyone can know... My heart is filled with happiness. And sweet rcjoycing to. To walk with God is perfect A joy for ever new. We Love You! Husband: William Goodrich Children: Don and Shirley Hughes, Dixie Stadel, And her many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren FACSIMILE SERVICE: Sox! or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie._______________________ OVERLOADED WITH WORK: need help with your bookeeping 25 yrs. experience. P/R-P/R taxes. Payables, Receivables, Financials. Call Jo 623-5662. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. AU woAcre bonded. 945-9448 APPEAR IN TV COMMER­ CIALS: all types needed. All ages, earn big money. Regal Inc. 1-800-962-5644, call now. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 exL 9881. URGENTLY NEED DEPENDABLE PERSON to work, without supervision for Texas oil co. in Hastings area. We train. Write W.D. Dicker­ son, Pres., SWEPCO, Box 961005. Fl Worth, TX 76161. SERVICE DIRECTORY! CAR A TRUCK REPA SOFA AND CHAIX: Gold aod brown tweed, sofa is 6H foot long, good condition, $100 or best offer. Call 852-9850 after 5:30. Hastings student's work gets published A ttoay by Hastlngt eighth grader Jon Hawkins, was printed In foe Janueay 1990 adMon ol Tho Ugh School Writer, a newspaper lor junior high and high achool students. Hawkine' story. 'A Changed Relationship,* tela of lhe altered place imaginary chkfoood Mends take in his He as he grows older. Ho wrote lhe atory tor Mary Ellen Hund's writing ctaaa, and she decided to submit i before Chrielmas break. They received word of foe publication when they opened the paper to page 5 laat Jon, 13, la the aon of Larry and Diane Hawkins. POSITION OPEN Full time para professional position available in CPA office. Skills re­ quired: light typing, basic accounting and self-motivation. 1225 W. STHTt ST. (ftextfofncDonaMs) CflUTOOW 94A-S2M • HASnnGS HOURS: Send resume with salary history and references to: 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - AAA5TER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS Ad #449 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 OKWimsnfflMNi Koop that great GM FaaMn* BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! > INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement ■T“\ ’Life /a \\«Auto Sina 1908 JIM, JOHN, PAVE Form Business Mobile Home Personol Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle • 0.945-3412 “I Hetherington and a passenger alto were belted and not injured in the accident. CHejaiczak called lhe rood conditions "cxtreaely icy," and no citations were issued. Two neighbor's wintfthloHn broken Car crashes Into ditch, four hurt HAPPY HOLIDAYS aad Congratulations from the entire staff at Blanco Furniture in Shel­ byville. Decembers winners: $50 coupon: C. Leestrma, Zeeland, C. Banas, Delton, C. Sauri, Wayland, B. Peters, Shel­ byville, E. Seefert, Shelbyville, M. Garza, Wayland, and S. Smith, Vermontville. $75 coupon: L Ralubaner, Wayland. $100 coupon: M. Kinnane, Otse­ go, and D. McGuire, Middlevil­ le. Pair of lamps: J. Sutcliff, Shelbyville. 10% off any dining room item: S. Baker, Middlevil­ le. Free Soil Shield Upholstery Treatment: S. Friedrich, FOR SALE 1977 Fort V«l 300 6cyl. Runs good. $250. 948-8598. HASTINGS TWP. - Icy roads last week led to a double collision on Quimby Road. The two accidents, however, came seven minutes apart. A westbound car driven by Mark D. Benner, 22, overturned east of Cook Road at 6:10 p.m. Jan. 3 after the driver lost control oa an icy patch of road. Benner, of995 N. Irving Road, Hast­ ings, wax wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the accident, according to Bany County Deputy Sheriff Jay Otejniczak. Minutes later an eastbound car driven by John E. Hetherington, 42, crested a slight hill to find Benner's car sitting sideways across tee roodway. Hetheriagton, of 1930 W. Quimby Road, also loot control on the icy rood and street the -ehide Beaner was driv- case. BEGINNING ROLLER SKATING LESSONS Hut ingi Roli-A-Rama six Satur­ days, Jan 13th, 20th. 27th, Feb 2nd, 10th, 27th. Ages 13 aod under. Lesson only; 12:45 - 2:15 $3.00. Lesson A session; 12:45 4:30 $430. Skates included. For information call 948-2814. Anderson, Shelbyville. Congra­ tulations from Bfaoca Furniture, Shelbyville, 672-5115. Icy roads lead to two accidents MIDDLEVILLE - Two neighbor, who ported Ihdr can ouuide their home. awoke Swaday lo discover their hoar wtaHfcUa had been ahanered dortag Ute eight. Barry Coury aherifT. deputies aaid die two can parted la the 200 block of Grand Rapid. Street apparently were dauuged by the sane vandal. A piece of pipe waa need to ahaner the windahield oa a 1984 Chevy Cava­ liar ataaica wagon and a 1929 Qicvrolet Damage, were cadoiated at $300. Deputies hive no suspects in the CLASSIFIEDS I WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE: days,references avail­ able. 948-8379. Police Beat RN - LPN Part time, first and second shift. Wages negotiable, based on ex­ perience. Benefit package. Con­ tact L. Glover, R.N., Director of Nursing for an interview. Thornapple Manor 616-945-2407 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 -----------NOTICE----------Notice Is hereby given that the Hope Township Zon­ ing Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Joseph and Trena A. Meyers on Thursday, January 18,1990 at 7:00 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Rd. The following described property lies at 611 Wall Lake (Harrington Rd.), Delton, Ml. lying West of Pot­ tawatomie Park Subdivision, Section 33, Hope Township and will be considered as the site for a variance for placing a 6' addition to the present home which will extend on to adjoining 13* wide property dedicated as a right of way for property owners. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the variance request will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard either verbally or In writing. For further information contact the Zoning Ad­ ministrator at 948-2464 Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 623-2267. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Township office by phon­ ing 948-2464 or during regular office hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zon’ng Administrator CLOVERDALE - Four member. of the sane family were injured last week when the car they were riding in ersshed into a ditch sad rolled into a culvert Rescae weaken had to pull the vehicle out of the culvert before they coeld reach the iajured who were Capped iaaide. accordin, to Michigan Suae Mice From seat pesaenger Diane Smith. 34, was treated aad rescued at Pennock How>tal after the S:I3 p.m. aeddem. Back aeas pasaengen Mandi Smith, 10, Martin Smith, 8, and Megan Smith, L also were treated and rdeued. Driver Douglu A. Smith, 42, was not injured ia the Isa. 3 accident police aaid. AU five were wearing restnints. Trooper Kee Lugford aaid Doogta. $mfe, of 1648 Midland Drive, Hickory Corners, wu driving north <m M-37 soldi of Cloverdale when he paired a car aad a tncaor gelling a wagon. Snifodtoaotaaeacaraaoppadiadw road ahead waiting to aaake a left tare iron a driveway, police laid. Aa Smith pilled back iato the aoatobouad lane, he swerved, anikiag die car driven by Paler J. Dzioba in, a. St 8198 S. Bedford Bead, DowKng. Safe's 19U Dodge left the east ead Ol be roadway aad mated Imo a ditch. The vehicle came so Mt ia a stream, aad the water hampered reacue efforts, police laid. Dzioba waa not Injured in the accident. Smith received a citation for vMadoa of the baalc speed taw. Shoplifter arrested after dropping Items RUTLAND TWP. - A 34-yssr-oid ana wss wrested for shoplifting Satur­ day st Haber Big Wheel, shortly after he dropped a drill bit set from un­ derneath his coat in front of store au­ thorities. The Hastings man, whose name wu act released pending arraignment, wu carrying $87 in cash when he wu ar­ rested for stealing the $24 Item, uid Bany County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Bill Rifles stolen In pickup burglary WOODLAND - Hunting equipment worth almost $1,000 was stolen last week from a pickup truck parked in the owner's driveway. The burglar entered the 1984 Ford pickup truck by breaking a small vent window on the passenger's side of the vehicle parked in the 100 block of Thatcher Street A Remington 12-gauge semi-auto­ matic aad a Windcheater .22 semi-au­ tomatic were stolen from the truck. Also taken were a pair of camouflagecotored knife cues. The owner told authorities lhe items had been hidden under clothing under the seat When the owner discovered the break­ in Jan. 3, he said he smelled an unusual odor, as if a liquor bottle had been used to break open the window. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Marnie Mills said the owner told her a vandal had broken a rear tail light, dented a fender and scratched the sides of the ve­ hicle two weeks eariier. Six Injured In bfoaosida collision YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Six people were injured Tuesday after an early morning broadside accident oa Chief Noonday Road. Driver Susan L. Kauffman, 32, of 7115 Campbell Road, Lake Odessa, wu treated and released at Pennock Hospital. Her passenger, Dave Anas, 21. of Wyoming, also wu treated and released from Pcimock. The second driver, Frank S. Kozlowski Jr., 58, of Cedar Springs, wu transported so Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for treatment. Kozlowski's passengers, Kevin Cancaraz, 28, of Grand Haven, Ron Gon, 26, of Jenison, aad Don Dykema, 25, of Hudsonville, all were treated and released at Pennock, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Bany County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Crutteadea said Kauffman wu driving west oa Chief Noonday Rood east of Bassett Lake Road when she lost control oa the icy roadway coming over a hill. Kauffman was unable to regain control of her vehicle, and slid slideways aad acron the road into the path of an eastbound car driven by Kozlowski. No citations were issued, Cruttenden said. Motorcyclist hurt after Ignoring sign MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A moioroycUat who drove ihroegh • atop alga waa hoapiultaed Friday wiih aerioua iajuriea after a colliaioo with a vehicle. Michael I. Chadwick, 20, waa adauned Friday and reieaaed Moaday foaa Feaaock Hoapital after the 4:13 p.te. accident oa Cloverdale Road at Guy Road. Aulhoritiea aaid Chadwick waa act wearing a helmet at lhe lime ot die accideot. Bany County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abcndroth aaid Chadwick, rf 8300 Guy Road, wu riding aoulh on Guy Road when he drove through the atop aign at Cloverdate Road into lhe path of an essttaund pickup truck. Rick Lee Wertz. 38. of 6500 Clark Rond, Nashville, said he turned to the right, but wu unable to stop in time to avoid hittfag Otsdwick. Chadwick wu taken by Nashville Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. He also received a citation for failure to stop at a stop sign. Woman Injured Incarrollovor HASTINGS TWP. - A 19-year-old told authorities. After a deputy arrived, store officials found a man's shift laying on lhe floor in the room where the shoplifter was being held. The $16 shirt had not been on lhe floor earlier, and store officials believe the shoplifter had it hidden un­ der his coat as well. passeager suffered minor injuries last week after the car she wu riding in overturned oa Nashville Highway. Passeager Stephanie Langer, 19, of Clark Rood, Nashville, sought her own treatment for injuries after the 8 a.m. accident Jan. 3. Driver Melina M. Harris, 18, of 904 Bridge St., Nashville, wu not hurt, ac­ cording to Barry County Deputy Sheriff Lynn Cruttendea. Harris wu driving north when she hit a patch of ice on a curve in the road. The 1986 Ford pickup slid sideways, left the west edge of the road, struck a ditch and rolled over. The vehicle landed on its roof facing south, Cruttenden said. Both driver and passenger were wear­ ing seat belts, and no citations were is­ sued. The man wu arrested on charges of retail fraud and taken to the Barry County Jail. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Jchnaoa. A store security guard sported the man pick up the drill bit set and leave without paying for it. The man was stopped outside and led back into the store. Aa he climbed the steps to the sure security office, the drill bit set dropped lo the floor from his cool The man denied he had had the item, then offered to pay for it, store officials � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-01-18.pdf b9c44a19be81e312dba8b6761f6205b5 PDF Text Text News Briefs Bible distribution nixed at Delton Igterlakes’ future gather In doubt I / See Story, Pape 2 See Story, Faps 2 Hastings Schools seek suggestions seeking suggestions from citizen and staff members regarding systemwide Chlll/Salad Bar Supper Is Friday The Exchange Ctab of Hartmp wfll have its annual Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. New for the event thte year win be the addition of a salad bar far those who want an aheraative to chili or who may be watching calorie*. The chili will be ■fcnmpaaied by homemade cornbread, cracker*, deaaert and beverage. Seconds and third* on the chili are welcome. Coat for the upper h S3 per person. A family ticket for four or more people b $12. Hastings Library film Is Friday The film “Cordouroy” will be shown during the pre-school story hour Friday at the Haati* Public Library. “Cordouroy’’ b a 16-nuaute color film about a stuffed bear who wait* pa* tiendy oo a department ssore shelf far so­ meone to take him home. To avoid beiag mistaken for “used,” he embark* oa a store-wide search for a missing button. He risks danger and becomes marfti! of discovery. The film is based on a story by Don Freeman, a copy of which is owned by the library. Open house sat for Dick Beduhn As open bouac for Dick Mta at Hastings Saving, * Loan bm been mt for 9 a.m. so 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Beduhsi. chief executive officer, w retiring after 25 yean with ta local financial film, now located at 201 E. State St. The aaaaai Gun Lake Winter Festival will Start with a lorchlighl panda a* 6J0 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2^ faBowad by a opening ceremonies at the Old Pariboa State Park at 7: IS. The festival will cootiane until 4p.m. when there will be a drawing for two airline tickets to anywhere in the con­ tinental United States. Most festival activities will take place Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27 and 26. They will include a breakfart, broomball tournament, sled dog race*, an ap­ pearance by a magician, muuieloaden, pony rides, an ice fishing award* ceremony, bingo, cross-cut saw contest, nail driving, caber toss, ice snow sculpture, a square dance, a swim fashion show, a spaghetti supper, an ana wrestling tournament, a “Las VcgM Night,’’ the Polar Dip, a “Tootsie Vm Kelly’’ concert and pony rides and face painting. For more information about times far events, check this week's edition of The Reminder. Klwania plana film Friday “Adventure Along the Mexican Border’’ will be the next offering Friday evening in die Hastings Kiwaai* Cub’s series of travelogues this season. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Central School auditorium. Co-producer Dick Massey is schedul­ ed to narrate the film and Hazel Brown of Hastings will play the organ before the movie begins and during intermission. Tickets are available at the door and from any Kiwanis member. Airport panel meetings slated The City of Hastings - Barry County Airport Committee will hold a public meeting on the second Wednesday of each month during 1990 at 3 p.m. at the Airport Lounge, Hastings Airport, 3005 Airport Road. Hastings. l Additional Now Briefs Appear on Pogo 2 Hastings VOLUME 135. NO. 3 j Banner ~~~^^^^^THURSOAY, JANUARY 18, Dick Beduhn retiring from Hastings S&L byEBatiteGlfaert Assistant Editor Starting as a trainee and concluding his career as chief executive officer have filled nearly 25 busy yean at Hastings Savings & Loan Association for Richard Beduhn. Now, perhaps, Beduhn will find more time for fishing, a little traveling, visiting old friends and pursuing other interests. Beduhn retire* Jan. 31 and an open house will be held in his honor Tuesday at the Sav­ ing* A Loan office. “I’ve been very fortunate to have very good people to work with,” he said, reflecting on his career. One reason be originally accepted the posi­ tion with Hastings Savings A Loan “was the possibility of moving up,’’ Beduhn said. “1 attribute ray success to the people in the teller area, the junior officers and the board of directors. They are the people who meet the public...I’m thankful for the support of the board of directors.” During his tenure with Hastings Savings A Loan he has seen changes in almost every aspect of the business, from the physical en­ vironment to mortgage interest rates. When he started with the financial institu­ tion interest on mortgages was 6 percent and now oa the average it’s about 10 percent. Increased costs for home mortgages, costs of homes and higher interest paid on savings accounts ha* all been quite relevant to in­ crease* in wage*, he said. In that time, the assets of Hastings Savings PRICE 25* Millage vote is March 26 Request amount not determined yet by Kathleen Scott StofWriur As promised before ta June 19(9 millage election, Hastings school officials win return to ta voters Ms ye* seeking operational stillage for ta 199091 school ye*. Although ta proposed increase amount baa not been determined, March 26 has been let u ta rbirtirei tar. The millage tana* proposal oa ta last year's June 12 ballot was for one ye*. When fat rune out, ta school will have only ta 1 ■Illa generated from county allocation mill­ age on which io operate, captained Sept Cart Scboeiael. In *d* to avoid additional interest expeote, tat would be incurred if ta district were farced to borrow money until state aid ic re­ Dick Beduhn A Loan have also climbed from $3.5 million to $55 million, said Beduhn who joined the firm in April, 1965. In 1987, Hastings Savings A Loan moved from 136 E. State St. into a new three-level, 15,000-square-foot building al 201 E. State SI. The former office, he said, had been enlarg­ ed twice and remodeled three limes. “It was at the point where it was difficult to make changes or rearrangements or make room for additional personnel. “That was a goal of the board of directors of the association — to build a new building to Sm RETIRE, page* ceived, ta board has opted to hold an elec­ tion in March. If approved, some of ta tax money will be collected in June, he laid. "It has been suggessed tat we delay setting ta amount because al thia point in time, wc do not know what Gov. Blanchard 11 going tn recommend for school aid for next ye*,' arid ScbocsseL The longer ta board holds out before deci­ ding on the amount of ta request, ta more accurate ta need will be. because ta need will be baaed on ta Hale aid projection. ' Zn rebar buinrss; ■ The resignation of Principal Dave Styf from Nortaatam Eletnouary School and his subsequent replaceaent by fora* Flcasa*view Elementary Principal Joyce Guonh* as interim principal w* approved. Likewise extended leaves of absence for illness were granted Io bus drtv* Non Broke and adult education teach* Mary Sonuniih. Cindy Collins has been appointed assists* cheerleading coach at te high school The entire personnel report met some op­ position when Trustee Cotin Cnslieaden vot­ ed against ta package because of Styfs raidye* resignation. Td like to express my personal apprecia­ tion to Dave. I had children in Noteassern School and I certainly appreciate all ta eff­ ort he's put into ta school throughout his years of service," said Oruoendea. "But 1 also have to express my concern for ta approval of mid-yc* resignations such as this. "I cannot support this mid-year termination of contractual obligation tat will so directly affect ta Hastings education system-. "All of our employees, I feel whether they are administration, staff * support people, play an important role in Ms education sys­ tem. It's a team effort th* we're all working for. Any loss of any team member will defin­ itely affect ta outcome we're all working for -quality education." The report was accepted by a vote of 6 to 1. ■ In ta quarterly update of ta budget, rev­ enue increased $16,341, putting ta projected revenue for ta ye* ■ $12,106,462. The increase Is due mainly to donations, achievement incentive funds from the Michigan Departaeem of Education, and mo­ ney from a settlement with ta asanof*tu* oZ insulation used in a 19(2 roofing project Expenditures decreased $16324, bringing ta year’s projected total to $12379,2(3. AdJUMmetes is special education tuition paid to oth* schools wu ta chief can* of te re­ duction, said Srttoratl. The changes bring ta district's budget de­ ficit for ta ye* to $272,(20. with a protect­ ed fttad balance of $46JM. • The Northeastern School Parent-Teach* Organisation has given th* achonl $2,450 for ta purchase at library books and a copyingmtehioe. • Students in adult basic rrtneatirm raised $311 to be used to buy coenp** equipment. • For ta last couple of years ta school system has purchased natural gas directly from its supptter, rath* than go through Consumers Bow* Company. Ute agreemem saved the district an average of $1,000 a mornh, said Schoesael. Howev*, ta atnngemem will no long* be allowed by ta dale. The Michigan Public Services Commission has just made rulings that will substantially affect ta school sys­ tem's arrugemeats tor purchssing natural gas, he said. Administrators are keepiag tabs on ta SM SCHOOLS, paga a Barry County gets food, shelter grant after all by David T. Yeung Editor Bany County will get virtually ta tame grant money * it has in ta put to help ta po* buy food, theft* and heating fuel this Gun Lake Fest starts Jan. 26 See Story, Pape 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hsqlngs Board of Education is goals, projects and activities for the coming school year. The goal-setting campaign is a regul­ ar pan of the budges development proc­ ss, said Sups. Carl Scboeiael at Monday '! Board of Education mrrtiag "However, In ntbmiuiag suggestions for the future it doer have to be empha­ sized that as good as acme of the sugg­ estions are, we are Hasted by ta re­ sources available to as." he said. Factors that may affect neat year's budget include the governor^ state aid package and school finance seforss, said Schoeasd Anyone with suggestions tat would benefit the district should contact ta administration office. Board, teachers still stalled on talks ye*, deapiteearti* reports iota contrary. The Associated Press wire services last week reported th* B_ry wu one of six counties in Mlchlgu th* had been dropped from a federal program to assist ta needy. While ta report Initially wu true, it wu learned this week th* additional funds administered by the san* program will be coming. Barry COunly will get $24297.79 from this second pool of money, called a "mt aside,* which is distributed ty ta sate. Steve Loftus, a Hastings dentist who is in charge of accounting for ta federal grant -rao in ta county, said ta amount Is cry close to wb* it has been in recent years. "This will be close to wh* we normally get," Loftus said. "It's just a matt* of semantics as to who we're getting ta funds from. This would have been what we would hove received through ta federal graat, bm it's being passed through ta state." The federal grants coma twice each ye* from lhe Emergency Food and Shelter National Board program, but Bany County this time wasn't included in ta disnibution. Howev*, Loftus said he checked with federal officials in Washington D.C. earii* this week and learned th* ta money would come from the state's* aside'pool. Loftus works with ta gram program as a representative of ta Barry Area Uaited Way, which serves u ta 'pea through agency* in ta county. He said he is chair oZ a local emergency food nnd shelter board th* administers ta distribution of funds to help the needy. Serving with him on th* board are County Commissioner Rue M. Hoare and repruentatives from eight are churches, te Red Croea, ta Salvation Army and ta Community Actittn Agency. The funds go lo Love Inc. of Bany County to be diauibulad io food banks in Middleville, Delton, Hastings, Nashville and Oangeville. Oth* portions at ta fisnda are used by ta CAA 6* date and fisef aaataaacn. Loftus aaM ta roceey caaa* go So thou who already are on paMic aeaMuce. rater H is for people who are nos getting federal * state support Bany County wu dropped from ta federal grant list because Its estimated unemployme* rale receroly dipped below te 6.9 percent 'average' rate to 6.3 percent, Loftus said. Ron Deck*, direct* of ta Bany County Departmeu at Social Services, said it wu his understanding th* te giants are based on a formula for economic Indicators. 'I think they (federal officials) use ta unemployment rate and poverty levels, but ta mathematical formulu change ench ye»," Deck* said. Tve always quarreled with te unemployme* figures.' Deck* said th* if the state ret atide fundi had ant come through, it would have put an additional burden oa public and private agenctes ia ta county th* try to 'take care of people who fall through ta cracks.' He added dws he Is concerned A* fuel cons recently hare increased considerably and th* there seems to be more of a need for eui&Mce Ms ye*. Norine Jacobe, outgoing president of ta Bany Area United Wey Board of Directors, said not receiving ta funds would have been "just devastating to ns, especially this time at ye*. This grant helps penpie in all ereu of the county." The federal grant program wu started in 1983 to help ta homeless, sad II wu re■nhoriaed in 1917. According to the Associated Preu, Michigan wu slated to receive nearly $6.4 million end* ta grant program this ye*, iactudieg $471351 ia ta a* aside program. Loftia said ta grants are annouMxd twice munully, oae about Ms time sad tooth* later ia lhe ye*. Though Barry County usually gets about $25,000 in Ms seuoo't great, it normally gets only $7,000 or $1,000 In ta oth*. Deck* Mid It is very important for ta county to continue to receive te aid. He said.'With these funds drying up, ibcre wouldn't be u much money to eov* the* people and there would be mi even better chance they would fall through ta cracks.' Vacant downtown businesses fill up with several moves by David T. Young Editor Several busineucs are playing "muiical chain” in the wake of a'our closings reported last month in downtown Hastings. One of the business owners involved. Shirley Hughes of S A H Party and Paper Supplies, calls it "the Stale Street shuffle." No matter what the game may be called, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce officials happily are noting that empty retail space is getting filled up quickly. Jill Turner, executive director of the chamber, said two vacancies are bring filled for sure, another is replacement is temporary and perhaps permanent and there are negotiations to bring in other new businesses. Mode O-Day, a women's fashion store, closed just after Christinas, but its former quarters at 108 E. State St. will be taken early next month by the Pages book store. Moving into Pages' old location at 106 E. State St. will be S A H Paper, a new business in town that sells a variety of things such as paper plates, napkins and helium balloons. Karen's Kubby Hole, an arts and crafts srore at 134 E. State St., will go out of business Jan. 31, but will give way to "Seams Right," a service offered by seamstress Annetta Dingman. Style Line, at 132 E. State St., closed just before Christmas, but the Village Squire, its neighbor and owner, is using the vacant space this week for a special sale, which could become permanent if all goes well. So of the four businesses that last motnh announced closings, three already have been replaced by at least temporary tenants. The only exception is Rags to Riches, a second-hand clothing and Bible book store, which hasn't yet set a date for closing its doors. Turner said there are businesses looking into lhe remaining vacant shops. "Il's looking good, but we can't promise anything yet," she said. Pages owner Sue Walker said she's moving her book store to the old Mode O-Day site after lhe latter’s lease runs out al the end of this month. "We've just plain run out of room," she said of her old location. "The new location’s building is longer than the one we're in. I love our new location and I love being downtown." Walker said the growth of lhe children’s and comic book sections of the store prompted the move. The children's section contains, besides books, story-related puzzles, games, mugs, toys and stuffed animals. Also popular are posters, particularly of author Chris Van Allsburg's books. Walker called the comic book section, "the only direct sales comic book store in Barry County." Sn BUSINESSES, page 2 Pages owner Sue Walker and employee Jeff Krul show off the resident cats, Jane and Charlotte, who will join them in the move next door to the former Mode O-Day building. Pages hopes to be open at its new location by Monday, Feb. 5. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18, 1990 BUSINESSES, continued from Page 1 Thus, Walker said the biggest change when she moves into the new location will be the expansion of both sections. Pages has been at its present location for three and a half years. It replaced Books Etcetera, which had been operating there for three years. She said she hopes to be ready to open her new store by Monday, Feb. 5. "A dress store is set up different (than a book store), so remodeling is going on now," she said. After Karen's Kubby Hole closes Jan. 31, her successor, Seams Right, is expected to open Feb. 5. Annetta Dingman, who has been doing seamstress work since she was a 10-year-old 4-Her, will offer services such as dress making, clothes mending, draperies, alterations, repairs and curtains. "If you need hems shortened, zippers replaced, seams taken in or out, or a dress designed, this is the pixe," Dingman said. "The bread and butter of the business will be alterations and repairs, and lhe custom bridal work. But I've done a little bit of everything." Dingman formerly worked as a seamstress for Kenneth's in Battle Creek and she did alterations for One Hour Martinizing in Hastings. At Kenneth's she spent a year and a half doing custom work, making dresses to order. In recent years, she has done her work at home while she also has been working as a clerk-typist for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Grand Rapids. She is quitting the job with HUD in order to commit herself to her new business. "This was a very difficult decision for me to make," she said. But, she added, being a seamstress is her first love. "I love the creativity in being a seamstress," she said. "And I love working with people." Dingman and her husband, Neal, have lived in the Hastings area for more than 40 years. They live on a farm and raise beef cattle and pigs, and raise and train colts and standard bred race horses. Neal worked at Reahm Boatiac-Cadillac for 27 years and now is at Andrus Chevrolet and Buick. Annetta said her two daughters, Gail Eaton and Diana Dingman, have been very supportive of her opening her own shop. “I've always sewn for myself and family," she said. "Fve always wanted to do this. Now that my family are on their own, Hl have the South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS ' 1. The Annual Exchange Club Chill Supper has added a salad bar to the bill of fare. Join in the fun this Friday evening, January 19, from 5 until 7 at the High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $3.00 at the door. 2. The Klwanis World Travel Series travels along the "Mexican Border" this Friday evening at 7 P.M. in the Central Auditorium. Tickets at the door. 3. Mothers March for the March ol Dimes con­ tinues this week in Hastings. 4. Richard Beduhn retires from the Hastings Savings and Loan this month after leading that organization into becoming one of the best in the nation. Certainly a job well done. Visit the new offices on Tuesday, January 23 between 9 and 5:30 and congratulate Dick on the job he has done and wish him well on his retirement. 5. National Pizza Week - January 14-20. You can eat pizza six nights in a row at a different restaurant in Hastings. Do so and show us the receipts from each place and get a $10.00 gift certificate and a bottle of Maalox. If you can’t find 6 pizza places, stop in for our South Jef­ ferson Street Pizza Guide. (Limit 2) 6. Man Watchers Week - January 14-20. The Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street are among the most watchable men in Hastings. Feel free to watch any man on our street this week. Bring us your list of the most watchable men in the world and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 7. National Nothing Day - January 16. Do nothing creatively in our back window this week for one hour and get a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit D 8. Ice Box Days -January 19-28. Bring us a batch of your ice box cookies this week and get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) 9. Fun in the Sun Postcard Day - January 19-28. Time to send a postcard to your friends in the summer climes telling them what a great time we are having in Michigan this winter. We pay time." Dinguuin also will of fer a service not found readily locally or in other areas. She said she can help with women's "hard-to-fit" problems and will have a complete line of patterns for large sizes up to size 60. "Bring me an idea or a picture, and I'll design a dress for a prom, a wedding, pageants or other special occasions," she said. Meanwhile, the Village Squire this week is taking over the space vacated by the neighboring Style Line for a special sale until Saturday. Bill Dreyer, co-owner with Steve Steward, said they are bringing in thousands of dollars worth of men’s and women's sportswear, including sweaters, shirts, blouses, slacks and jeans, at 50 percent off the retail prices. It will be the first time the Village Squire, primarily a men’s clothing and tuxedo rental store, has offered women's clothing. Officers for the Dowling Public Library Board were elected at a meeting earlier this month. William Stanton was elected presi­ dent; Jane Sinclair, vice president; can be read every week In The Hastings Carolyn Worth, secretary; and Harriet Procfrock, treasurer. Elected as a board member was Jim Rhodes. Irving Road work approved BANNER 0189484051 Shirley Hughes, owner of S & H Party and Paper Supplies, shows some of the merchandise she will be moving to the store's new location at 106 E. State St. next month. 23 Smiles $1*93 Indudes 12 BONUS Friendship Prints! Pixy's in town for a few days only, sodrcle your calendarnow. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ' 'QUOTE: pjn. pjn. p.m. p.m. B OSLEY fcdF-PHRRmACY- Pfacy's in town for a few days only. Tuaaday, January 23 • Saturday, January 27th Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Lunch 2 3 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Lunch 12-1 $2 00 sitting fee per subject. Friendship Prints pose our selection. Certain other restrictions may apply. Offer valid with this ad only One special per subject. May not be used with any other offer Cash value 1/20 of one cent. Week of Prayer for Unity planned Hastings area churches will celebrate “The Week of Prayer for Christian Uni­ . ty” with a community service al 7:30 - p.m. Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St. The Rev. Kent Keller, pastor of the Pint Presbyterian Church, and Father Leon Pohl of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, will serve as liturgists. Donna Buehl and the Rev. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran will serve as organist and preacher, respectively. Lay leaders aad vocalists will come from other chur­ ches in the community. The Week of Prayer formally began at an Anglican chapel in 1908 in Graymoor, N.Y. The Hastings Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring the observance and invites all to take part. Miss Dalton deadline near The deadline to nominate candidates for Miss Delton this year is Feb. I, ac­ cording to the Delton Founders Weekend Committee. Teachers, counselors, administrators, residents, service clubs, businesses are urged to send their nominations soon. Students at Delton High School will nominate two candidates from each of their classes. The nomination process has been ex­ panded this year to increase participation ia the Miss Delton program. The only restriction is that the nominee must be a student at Delton High School. Miss Delton will reign over the Founders Weekend activities in August. Nominations, including name, address aad phone number of the candidate, should be sent to Delton Founders Weekend, P.O. Box 444. Delton. 49046. Nashville wins access site grant Special indudes one 8x10, two 5x7s and 8 matching waDet-sized portraits from one pose ofyour choice in the finished portrait envelope, PLUS 12 Friendship Prints. “He that can see a louse as far away as China is unconscious of an elephant on his nose." — Malay proved^ SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - 94S342S Tuesday thru Saturday January 23-27th ■pW TIMES: Tuea.-Frl. 10 a.m.-S Lunch 2-3 Saturday 9 a.m.-3 Lunch 12-1 23 Portraits Only $7.95! ' A three-year project to blacklop 1.64 miles of North Irving Rood, costing about $130,000, has been approved by the Irving Township Board. The board has given the Bany County Road Commission the OK to begin work on phase one of the project, which in­ dudes cutting and clearing trees in lhe area. - COMING SOON - Little Bucky celebrates International Printing Week by continuing his January Dollar Days sale this week. The best prices in print are featured in his Reminder ad every week. Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and now is the time to browse through the large selection of Valentine Cards in our Sentiment Shop. Our Photo Department features reprints for 18' this week. Bosley's Homo Health Caro Department has vaporizers, cold weather masks and other items to help during these cold winter months. Bosley Pharmacy is open every Sunday to serve you from 10 until 1. You can weigh yourself and check your blood pressure all for free at Bosley's anyday. Bibles can't be distributed on school pro­ perty, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education has decided. The board last week voted 4-2 to direct Superintendent Dean McBeth to advise the Gideons that they will have to find some other way to disseminate Bibles, off school property. Gideons are Christian laymen and women who belong to an international, nondenominational group with the purpose of promoting “the Gospel of Christ to all people, to the end that they might come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour,’’ according lo the association's literature. The board’s actions were taken after it received a formal written complaint from school district residents Joe and Sharon Likover, whose son was asked if he wanted a BiNe as be boarded a school bus. “On Thursday, Dec. 14, our son was ap­ proached by a stranger who wanted him to take a ’free’ Bible,’’ the Likovers said in their complaint. “This action implies tack approval by the school board since this incident happened on school property as the children were boarding their bus,*’ lhe Likovers continued. “We do not want any stranger handing Dowling Library offleers elected of...YOUR Community to SUBSCRIBE! Delton board nixes Bible distribution News Briefs (Gift Certificates are limited to one person per month kand, unseat otherwise elated, to Ihoeo 18 or older). 1. streamers and center pieces, among other things, for anniversaries, parties, holidays and all occasions. It does a lot of business with churches, service organizations and clubs. The building S A H is leaving will go up for sate, Hughes said. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS postage. 10. Isaiah Thomas BMhday - January 19. Tell us what Isaiah is famous for and get a 51.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 11. National Hugging Day - January 14. Bring your huggie and demonstrate on our soapbox this week for a $2.00 gift certificate. If you need a huggie to hug, you pay us $1.00. (Limit 10) 12. National Hal Dey-January 19. Wear a silly hat to Bosley's this week and get a $1.00 gift car* tiflcate for the asking. Silliest gets another $2.00. (Limit 10) 13. The lights shine bright on our new parking lots in Downtown Hastings. Many of our stores and restaurants are open until 8 PM or later every night and even more are open on Wednesday and Friday nights. Join us for a evening of dining and shopping c. . uin Jef­ ferson Street and Downtown Heangs. 14. Hastings Has II— The Thum're Up City. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Dreyer said the sale's success will determine whether the Village Squire will offer such merchandise permanently at the new location. "If it (the sale) falls flat on its face, it's obviously not for Hastings," Dreyer said. "But if it works, we ll keep it going." S A H Party and Paper Supplies hopes to be able to move into the old Pages site in early February. Shirley Hughes opened the business at 140 E. State St. just after Thanksgiving and said she’s looking forward to the extra room. SA H sells napkins by the pound, miniature rugs, table covers, favors, bells, ■ag-nzjiaEaaB JCPenney Where little smiles become lasting treasures. 1335 The Village of Nashville last week was presented with a check for $4,400 from the Department of Natural Resources for payment for two public access sites on the Thomappte River. The DNR grant was to pay for supply­ ing materials to lhe village’s Department of Public Works to provide labor and equipment in contracting lhe two sites. One site is located below the dam near the pavilion behind lhe business district where the Muzzlcloadcrs’ shoot takes place each year. The other site is on the Mill Pond al (he foot of Middle Street by the old Boy Scout Hall. anything to our child to read, endorsing any particular religion.’’ they said. The Likovers were prompted to write to the board “so our silence would not imply the same tacit approval,” they said. The couple asked (he board to go on record opposing Bible distribution on school property and asked that school administrators take steps to insure that a similar incident does not happen again. Supt. McBeth said he has written a letter to lhe local Gideons, asking them io find an alternative way to give their Bibles away. James Shoemaker, who is president of the Barry County chapter of Gideons, said he hadn’t received the letter yet when contacted by the Banner two days after the board meeting. “I’m really sorry about it,” Shoemaker said. “It’s not our purpose to came trouble. We can only go along with that (the school board’s decision). “It’s a shame young kids can’t have a Tretamrnt Thousands of kids have known Christ through that tittle red Testament (distributed by Gideons).” Offering Bibles to children as they boarded SwQIDEONS, Pag«4 Tax help available to senior citizens Area senior citizens can receive free hdp ia preparing their income tax forms from volunteer counselors, through a “Tax-Aide** program by the American Association of Retired People. Counselors will be available weekdays starting Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Commission on Aging office, 120 N. Michigan, Hastings; starting Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hidden Valley Esteter. 520 Woodlawn, Hastings; and starting Jan. 30 at the village hail in Mid­ dleville (call 795-9601 for appointment after 5 p.m.). Senior citizens are urged to bring copies of last year’s tax forms; any forms stowing income, pension or Social Security; 1099 forms stowing in­ terest or dividends from investments; property tax or rent statements; and hospitalization records and prescription drag receipts. TK precinct changes eyed The Ttornappie Kellogg Board of Edncaton is considering a proposal to ctonge the number and location of precincts for voting in the school district. TK Business Manager Alice Jansma has proposed that all voting for school elections take place at the high school to end confusion and inequity in number of voters for the two existing precincts. Under the present system, about 2,000 people vote at one precinct at the high school while about one-tenth of that number vote in the other precinct, in Freeport. The suggested change would divide voters by townships of residence. Precinct No. 1 would include Yankee Springs, Rutland, Wayland, Leighton mJ Caledonia townships. Precinct No. 2 would cover Irving, Carton, Campbell, Bowne aad Thornapple townships. The school board will consider the proposal at its meeting next month. Music Jamboree sot for Saturday The fourth annual old-time music winter jamboree will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Yankee Springs home of Joe and Marilyn Niewiek. The music, bilied as the kind that was played many yean ago at bant dances, square dances and in neighborhoods, will be played by visiting old-time musi­ cians who get together for similar func­ tions across rise state year-round. Attendance must be limited to a firstcome, first-served basis. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at Tendercare Hastings, formerly Provincial House, al 240 E. North St. The program will be “Share Your Treasurers.” Those attending are asked to bring favorite relics, artifacts, or treasurers to share with others. The Historical Society Board will meet an hour before the society members. Refreshments will be served after the general meeting. 'Prelude Series’ plans announced Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, will present its an­ nual “Prelude Series” of musical presentations each Sunday in February and March. Participants in the series, who need not be members of the congregation, will perform prior to each Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. The series was started to encourage in­ terest in vocal and instrumental music, lo give students and adults a chance to per­ form and to enhance the church services. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 — Page 3 Interlakes future grows dim New ambulance firms operate in 2 townships by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer DELTON - New ambulance companies began serving Barry and Orangeville town­ ships this week after a last-ditch effort to re­ structure Interlakes Ambulance failed last Thursday. Gull Lake Ambulance is serving Bany Township and Wayland Area Emergency Ambulance Service is operating in Orangeville. Both began providing service Tuesday. Weeks of discussion over restructuring In­ terlakes or contracting for a new commercial company to provide ambulance service ended when representatives from Barry, Prairieville, Orangeville and Hope were unable to reach agreement on either option. The former BPOH Ambulance was sched­ uled to close Jan. 1, but service continued while township representatives were dead­ locked over the decision. Interlakes' volunteers remained on the job and continued service this week in Prairieville and Hope townships. "We haven’t given up the boat yet," said Director Richard Leinaar. "We are still here, and we arc still working." Township officials met last Thursday to consider a revised proposal from the Interlakes board of directors to restructure as a private corporation with a paid staff of emergency medical technicians. Interlakes* one-year proposal, presented Jan. 4, called for a $137,625 budget, with $54,260 in operating expenses and $83,400 in wages for 15 employees at $4 per hour, according to Leinaar. But when representatives from Orangeville said they would reject the plan and Barry trustees said they would follow suit, no agreement was reached last week. The day before last Thursday's meeting, Wayland Ambulance s board voted to provide service to Orangeville for one year on a trial basis. The new company will provide advanced life support - the highest level of emergency medical service - for a substantially smaller subsidy, said Orangeville Supervisor Boyce Miller. As part of the four-township Interlakes group, Orangeville paid $12,000 yearly for ambulance service. But as the ninth township serviced by Wayland Ambulance, Or­ angeville's annual fee will drop to $2,500. "They serve a much greater area, so they have more income coming in," Miller said. But the lower subsidy was a secondary concern for the township trustees, Miller said. "It was lhe service we were locking at, not the dollars," he said. "We feel we are going with a good unit that can provide service immediately " On Monday the Township Board voted at a special meeting to join Wayland Ambulance. Orangeville Clerk Darlene Harper and local resident Carl Fockler were named Or­ angeville's representatives to the Wayland Ambulance board. Fbckler formerly was city manager st Wayland. After last Thursday's meeting between the four townships, Bany trustees immediately met and voted to join Gull Lake Ambulance, based in neighboring Ross Township in Kalamazoo County. Gull Lake will provide limited life support care, a higher level of emergency medical care than the basic care given by Interlakes, said Bany Township Supervisor William Wooer. The greater level of care is the main reason for lhe switch, he said. "Il's getting so limited life support is the minimum, not basic, and Interlakes is basic " Wooersaid. The township's subsidy to Gull Lakes is expected to be approximately the same as Barry's $12,000 yearly subsidy to Interlakes, Wooersaid. The distance between Gull Lake's base, three miles south of the township border, and the furthest corner of Bany Township is only slightly greater than the distance between In­ terlakes headquarters and the far township corner, Wooer said. "It's 10 miles from their base to the fur­ thest point of Bany Township," Wooer said. "It's a straight run up M-89 to Hickory Comers." "Gull Lake is talking of stationing an am­ bulance at Hickory Corners," Wooer added. "Not 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but their ambulance will be here a Iol" What Hope and Prairieville will do next was up in the air this week. Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Baker said Tuesday that it has not decided on the next step. "Prairieville and Hope are still having all calls referred lo Interlakes," she said. Baker said, however, the two townships will be unable to financially support Inter­ lakes by themselves. “I don't think there's enough money for two of us to subsidize Interlakes," Baker said. "I really don't know what is going to happen." Interlakes Ambulance continues lo operate, though no one is sure what the future will bring. m "It's very hard down here," Leinaar said. "You don't know from day to day what is go­ ing to happen." Still, two new EMTs have joined the ser­ vice in the past week, bringing the staffs to­ tal to eight. "It's not enough to do it properly, but we're running,” Leinaar said. Though the future looks uncertain for In­ terlakes, at least one township trustee left the door open for a future ambulance service baaed in Delton. "I still would like to see a commercial am­ bulance come into Delton that can give lim­ ited life support," Wooer said. "But there's no way Interlakes can do that" The 16-year-old service became embroiled ia a controversy in November when former Interlakes Director Darrell Hall disappeared Nov. 21. Police charge Hall had stolen equipment and money totalling $8,000 from the service. The investigation in that case continues. Acting Director Jim Figel announced in December that the service would done Jan. 1. Since Dec. 27, township officials have issued weekly reprieves to keep the service operas* fog. Deputy sheriff charged with burglary, is fired by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Strf Writer A Bany County deputy sheriff under inves­ tigation for an April burglary in Rutland Township was fired Friday from the depart­ ment. Donald T. Glasgow, 29, a 10-year veteran of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, was arraigned last Thursday in 56th District Court on charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. One day earlier, Glasgow was suspended from duty after a special prosecutor issued ar­ rested warrants in the case, said Bany County Sheriff David Wood. The arrest comes after almost two months investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Glasgow is charged with breaking into a home April 5 in the 2200 block of West Quimby to steal about $125 worth of paint and painting equipment Two ladders, paint rollers, several gallons of paint and other items were removed from lhe house. In late April lhe items were returned to lhe home, but authorities said lhe articles may have been at the house for several days before the owner discovered they had been returned. The department received a tip in November, linking Glasgow to the burglary, and began Badges like this (left) tell of the teachers’ situation. Contract talks between teachers, board stalled Letter to the Editor: Hotel closing brings back fond memories for historian To the Editor— As I read the article in the Banner of the closing of the Hastings Hotel, it brought back many memories of the people involved in managing it's long life. Mrs. Ray Branch is among those most pro­ minent in my memory, as the Branches ran She Strand Theatre so many year . She was one of the prettiest ladies and most pleasant people I have ever met. How very nice to go to the Strand Theatre when they ran it. One was greeted by a wcll' lit Marquee and lobby, where she sold tickets and dispensed well buttered popcorn and an assortment of candy, and always had a plea­ sant smile or word of greeting. The first time I ever went to a movie was there in 1925 or 1926. Il was “The Big Parade." a silent film starring John Gilbert and Slim Summerville. The lady star I do not remember. It was a World War I film, and quite a sight for a country boy of 6 or 7 years of age. My great aunt Cora Mead, a strict Free Methodist, who cared for me for seven and one-half years after the death of my mother in January 1921, did not believe in going to fairs, shows, dances or movies, so I did not get to go. However, my aunt Myrtle Barnaby, who along with her husband, Fred, had a restaurant on State Street east of what is now Jacobs Drug Store. T.S. Baird's clothing store, later Cleveland’s, and Si Mead's Place, a small billiard hall and later a tavern. It was days or a week. They had nice living quarters above the restaurant. On waking in the morn­ ing I could look across the street and see Vem Leary's Auto Sport Shop, East End Cigar Store, Wellfares “Coffee Ranch” grocery and George Smith’s Meal Market. Fred Barnaby had a son a bit older than me, (Melbourne) by a former marriage. He was always good to me and look me to the theatre and to Candy-Land, then a very popular place for both young and old. They had beautiful homemade candy and ice cream, and certain­ ly a great treat for a country lad. Also, there were two 5&I0 cent stores in Hastings then, where for a nickel or a dime or quarter at most, any amount of different toys or games could be bought. All kinds of pencil boxes, paint sets, kites, cap guns, etc. really a heavenly place to any boy or girl. Meyers had the store on the north side and Long and Moores was on the south side of State Street. The picture with this letter was given me by Au;. /ide Barnaby, Grey. It was taken in du .ariy part of lhe century. The man on the ieff sitting in “The Dray.” is Henry Barnaby and the horse's name is Fred. Henry was 1 brother of Fred Barnaby and they had a brother named Eli. Henry ran the “dray,” or delivery service, for the Hotel patrons who came in to town by train or otherwise and needed trunks or other Hastings teachers (above, from left) Jan Lawson, John Merritt and Jack Bender Join their fellow Instructors in an Informational picket outside of Southeastern Elementary School. an investigation. "We did an internal investigation and a criminal investigation," Wood said. After the criminal investigation was com­ pleted by Detective Sgt Ken DeMott, the Barry County Prosecutor’s office turned the case over to a special prosecutor. Diane Hungerford, an assistant prosecutor in Kala­ mazoo County, was appointed to the case. Glasgow was arraigned before District Judge Gary Holman and released oa bond. A preliminary examination wu scheduled for Jan. 29. No other charges arc anticipated, but the investigation remains open. Wood said. heavy goods carried about the town. He also hauled freight to and from the depots. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parker are standing on the steps together. The others are unknown to me. Every town of any size in those pre-auto days had a "dray service,” especially if a railroad ran through. There were of course, “livery barns,” where one could hire a hone or rig, (hone aad buggy, wagon or cutter). Also, they would stable, feed and water anyone's hones, left there for that purpose for a reasonable price, of course. William Couch had a livery bam for many yean in Hastings and was a well-known auc­ tioneer up into the 1930s. By way of interest, Clyde Warren, a promi­ nent trucker or modem “dray man, ” was in business at Grand Ledge with my great uncle George A. Canfield, for a time many years ago, as they both told me so. All this has gone now. but I believe people were much happier in those slower days geared to the “hone and buggy.” Of course, many improvements have been made in cur­ ing some diseases and prevention of others, which is all to the good. I do hope I have not rambled on too long in this narrative, but I did wish to share some very fond memories with all who enjoy reading it. Respectfully, Keith C. Mead Don Glasgow Authorities said tltey are perplexed over what may have led Glasgow to break into the home. Glasgow knew lhe owner, but officials do not believe there was any animosity between the two. Authorities speculated personal troubles in Glasgow's life may have contributed to the crime. In July 1988 his home was burglarized by two county residents later convicted of a crime spree in Delton and western Barry County. Earlier Glasgow had been divorced, officials said. Glasgow was hired Feb. 2, 1980, by the sheriffs department as a dispatcher. After graduating from a police academy, he was as­ signed to the county road patrol as a deputy sheriff in January 1982. Recently he was the department's process server, serving warrants, writs and other court documents. Glasgow's former colleagues had little to say about the matter this week. "You don! hear anybody talking about it," Wood said. "We don't have any fighting or side-taking at this point." "Don was liked by the people here, so people are just sitting and waiting to see what happens," Wood said. Under the county contract with the deputy sheriffs union, Glasgow can file a grievance over his dismissal. Wood said Tuesday that no grievance has yet been filed. In the event that Glasgow is cleared of the burglary charge, he is eligible to apply for arbitration to be reinstated. But even if be is not found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, an arbitrator's standard is the greater weight of te evidence. In Wood's 26 years with lhe department, two other department employees have been fired after a criminal investigation. One wu fired for stealing gasoline. The other wu fired for billing personal items to lhe department’s accounts. Neither applied for reiutitemeu. Wood Mid. The iheriff Mid he ii prepired to like whitever action ii necewiry lo restore rhe deportment's image in lhe public eye. " We ire not covering up anything," Wood Hid. 'If this offense is true, it goes against law enforcement, and we are held to a higher standard than lhe private seem." by Kathleen Scott StaffWriter Despite intervention by a mediator during the Christmas holiday, little progress has been made in the last two months between the Hastings Education Association and the Board of Education. Teachers displayed their concern by show­ ing up en masse at Monday's Board meeting at Southeastern Elementary. A few dozen of them picketed in front of the building, toting 'We want a contract," signs prior to the meeting HEA president Brace Krueger spoke oa behalf of the teachers. "The last time I spoke before the board wu on the 144th day after our contract had ex­ pired. I expressed the HEA's feelings about working without a contract in terms of dis­ pleasure and discontent, aad wanted that our patience was wearing thin. "Tomorrow marts the 200th day without a contract settlement. It is hard to find appro­ priate words to characterise our present state of mind, but 'dismayed* aad 'disillusioned' may be a beginning, leading quickly to 'distrastfal* and 'disgusted.* "Without a rapid and equitable resolution, 1 fear that we will soon be facing disaentioo, disorder, disruption and ultimately disaster." The other side contends that it wants to reach an agreement. "The board has been anxious to settle all along," said Supt. Carl Schoessel in a later interview, "but it hasn't been able to meet what the HEA has requested." Wages remain the main block between the two sides, agreed Kroeger and Schoessel. Other issuer include length of the contract. Summerfest poster contest set The first Hastings Summerfest poster contest will be held this year, prior lo the Aug. 23-25 celebration. The contest was suggested and will be sponsored by Jim Brown, owner of American Enterprises of Hastings. The competition will be open to everyone, with no age or theme restrictions. The winning poster will best suggest a theme for lhe annual SummerfesL The poster must be submitted on 11x14 standard poster board, in color, and must have the name, address and phone number of the contestant on the back. Entries are to be mailed or delivered to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 236, 118 E. Court St., Hastings. Deadline is May 15. class size and "job security would be a good way to group some of the other ones," added Kroeger. He said he didn't want to say exactly how much of an increase in wages the teachers are seeking or how much wu offered by the board. But in a previous discussion, he com­ mented that HEA representatives are asking for a rate consistent with increases in other professions. That rale, he said, is 5 to 6 per­ cent Schoessel said the district does not have enough money in its budget to cover the cost of a 5 to 6 percent increase for the instruct­ ors. Kroeger disagrees. "They don't feel that they do because they have other things they want to spend it on," he said. A mediator from the Michigan Employ­ ment Relations Council met with representa­ tives of both sides Dec. 28. No resolutions were reached and no further meetings have been scheduled. "He didn't sec that he could do anything at this time," said Kroeger. Neither Kroeger or Schoesael can speculate on what will happen next Kroeger said he would like to see a settlement at least by the March 26 millage election. Collective bargaining is the first step in contract settlements, said Schoessel. If no agreement is reached, the state appoints a mediator. If that outside intervention doesn't succeed, fact-finding is frequently the third step. "Neither party has indicated an interest in fact finding, at least not to the other side," Mid Schoessel. R Plan to attend the annual CHILIW SUPPER J&SALAD BAR Friday, January 19th HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Serving Irom 5 00 to 7:00 p.m. .Spouwvvd f»» Ihr ■XCHANGE CLUB Of HASTINCS s3°° M280 Family ol tour __ or mo>»1 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 GIDEONS, continued from Page 2 buses was done because ‘ we would not get to sec them*' otherwise, he said. Shoemaker said the Gideons used to be able to go into lhe school and make arrangements in advance by sending permission slips home to parents, asking if their child could receive a Bible. Of the board's recent action, he said. “The Lord will lead us and lead the people and it will be His decision (concerning alternative methods of distribution). “We’re committed to winning others to Christ through our Bibles," Shoemaker said. Delton school board members Paul Hughes and John Wells voted against the motion to prevent Bibles from being distributed on school properly. The board, in another miner, agreed to upgrade the school systems' telephone ser­ vices by having Barry County Telephone Co. install a Centrex Service System. The new system will allow separate telephone numbers for each building, change phone units from rotary dialing to touch tone, and include call forwarding. “It will help our public relations and in­ house set-up," McBeth said. Calls for each of the main instructional buildings now go through a central swit­ chboard system from one telephone number. After hours, the switchboard rings in all buildings and it is sometimes difficult lo reach a specific person. The new Centrex system is expected to be installed in April. The board received a letter with a list of concerns from parents of soccer players. McBeth said the matter will be investigated and a response will be made. The parents* concerns included the late hir­ ing of the coach, the need for water for athletes to drink, a need for constructive discipline and an allegation that a medical kit was not adequately supplied. In other business, die board: —Received a $2,500 check from the Music Boosters toward the coat of the recently pur­ chased band uniforms. —Approved subcontracting with the Bany Intermediate School District to hire Karen Augustine as a half-time computer consulant for Delton schools. Augustine will spend the rest of her time continuing her previous duties as a speech teacher. —Denied an appeal of an involuntary medical leave of absence by cafeteria employee Sandra Phelps because of concern for her attendance record. Viewpoint w ''kiim People fined for shopping in downtown Hastings To the Editor— Special moments deserve publicity To the Editor— Last Christmas the seniors of Hastings High School sponsored a Christmas charity drive for needy families of Hastings. la 10 days these seniors raised more than $3,500 for these needy families. In fact, one dau alone, of about 24 students, raised over $1,000 by themselves. This is something very special that the community of Hastings should know about. Special moments like these should receive the publicity they obviously deserve. How can the community realize just how truly beneficial a quality education is if they don't get chances to read about these special ac­ tivities and achievements? If lhe voters of this community are allowed to judge our future by one "yes" or “no” vote, then they should be informed of the ac­ tivities and concerns of the students in the schools. Publicity of these efforts is the only solution to this problem. Help us inform our community through continued support from our local newspaper. Sincerely, Bret Laubaugh Hastings Father should be responsible for child To die Editor1 wrote some months ago about the “progress” we human beings have made toward becoming like animals. I believe the time has come to elaborate on a more specific concern. It seems only common sense and justice to me that a man or boy who fathers a child ought lo be responsible and accountable until that child is on its own. If every father were required by law to support his own children, due could well solve some, if not most, of our mqjor problems such as “the national debt," “foe welfare giant,” “the abortion problem" aad crime ia general. Of course (considering humin nature), this law would require strict enforcement, produc­ tive labor, and a home environment. By the way. I have never seen a shortage of work. Paychecks, however, are a little more difficult to find. We could have community service projects that could at least partly pay their own way. Subsidies could also be pro­ vided by former welfare money, etc. God give us men instead of mice, and wisdom to neuter the tom cals. Sincerely. Rus Sarver Hastings Hastings Hotel will be missed To the Editor­ Government aid to needy seems frighteningly fragile Rumors and reports of the death of funds to help Bury County's needy were premature. While borrowing a phrase from Mark Twain, it is apparent that sometimes the bad news can have a happy ending, at least for now. Last week it was reported that Barry County had been dropped from the list of recipients of federal funding for the homeless, to help them with payments for food, shelter and heat Such news set off a wave of shock and genuine concern from officials from the Bany Area United Way and other agencies who try to help the less fortunate. The shock turned to relief after it was learned that a second "set aside" pool of money made about $25,000 available again through the stale. Though there was a happy ending to a potentially depressing story, this once again demonstrates lhe fragility of government aid to worthwhile causes. All Barry County had to do lo be in danger of losing funding was to drop slightly below a predetermined unemployment figure. Such a decrease in the jobless rate does not mean the county no longer needs help to serve those in need. But that's just what the federal agency administering the grant program apparently decided. Once again, the government giveth and the government taketh away. Too often the results can be devastating when the latter occurs. For example, many local governments about two decades ago started to use federal revenue sharing funds to buy things they couldn't afford in the past. But those revenue sources have begun to dry up in recent years and many now have had to cut services and make other budget adjustments. Obviously, the government must set guidelines when it decides to offer help to load municipalitcs. But the arbitrary rules it too often uses ate alarming, and the example seen last week is a good example. All of a sudden, somebody in Washington D.C., looking at debatable figures, decided that Barry County didn't need help in servicing its poor and unfortunate. Just because Barry County's unemployment rate dips 0.4 percentage points below an average figure doesn't mean there are no more people in need. As Bany County Director of Social Services Ron Decker said, loss of funding would have resulted in more people "falling through the cracks." There is a critical shortage of low-incon** ^rasing in this county and there still are too many people who need f- jd, shelter, clothing and heat, just like in most other areas in this cour.iry. To understand that the process of bureaucrats playing with statistics could shut them out of basic needs is frightening. Let this be a lesson to us. Let it demonstrate that our support of local agencies such as the United Way, lhe Red Cross, the Salvation Army and others remains critical. We just can't depend on Big Brother. Well have to depend on ourselves. Hastings Banner I recently learned the news that Richard Giess has closed the Hastings Hotel. After being dependent on social services much of my life, it has been difficult finding low-iacome housing. 1 lived in the hotel on several occasions this past decade, and I must say that Mr. Giess Please keep tennis courts clear TothtEdbor— My friend and I decided to go ice skating at Tyden Park, on the tennis courts. When we arrived we found that the courts were covered with about an inch of snow. We were very disappointed. We ask that the city please keep the courts cleared for the people's use. Sincerely, Tracy Reynolds and Tracy Moore Hastings ■ Girl Scout cookie sales start Jan. 26 To the Editor­ Beginning Jan. 26, more than 7,000 Girl Scouts in Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council will be ringing doorbells and calling friends to take orders for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale. This is the public's opportunity to support th? local Giri Scout program while enjoying six delicious varieties of cookies and a new Cheddar cheese cracker, the Golden Yangle. Customers’ purchase of Girl Scout cookies does more than satisfy their annual craving for Thin Mints. All profits from the sale stay within the council and are used for program and girl assistance. Individual troops also share in the profits and use their money for camping, handbooks, trips, etc. Those who are not contacted by a Giri Scout may call the Giri Scout office at 343-1516 in Kalamazoo or 965-5519 in Battle Creek to an order. Remember, Giri Scout cookies are only available once a year and they are so good! Mary Jane Kreidlcr, Council President Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Kalama 7nn always treated me like a welcome guest. The reputation of the hotel docs not reflect the true character of the owner and his wife. At one point, I couldn’t afford to pay rent, so Mr. Giess let me live there for free. Even Mary, the maid, was kind and thoughtful to me. 1’11 admit, the hotel does need remodeling. But whenever 1 needed a place to stay, the hotel was there with a warm bed and i hot shower. This community needs more low-income bousing, and the hotel will be greatly missed by those who appreciated it. Sincerely, John Matthews Hastings Pennock Hospital remains ‘special* To theEditor­ s') many times negative comments have been written to newspaper editors and colum­ nists regarding service rendered by doctors, nurses and all other personnel connected with hospitals. I think it is time to comment on how people from the Hastings and outlying areas feel about Pennock Hospital. 1 have been a volunteer for some time and have quietly observed and listened to com­ ments of many people, who have come to Pennock Hospital for various reasons. My ears have heard nothing but praise about all areas, the super efficiency of the ser­ vice rendered by the Pennock Hospital staff to patients and visitors, the compassion and pa­ tience shown to all, the compatability of the staff with each other, and the immaculate con­ dition of lhe building (in spite of renovation). I have seen the nursing staff members ex­ tend themselves over and above what is ex­ pected of them. I’m sure there are many more of you folks who feel the same way about Pennock Hospital in Hastings. That’s why I felt it fitting at this time to just say I’m glad to be part of this caring com­ munity that has a hospital we can be mighty proud of. May God continue to bless the efforts of each of you and may Pennock Hospital always remain “special” to so many people. Laura Schroeder Hastings Public Opinion... 1 went to town recently to have my hair done and found that lhe city of Hastings has added a five dollar fee to the cost of a permanent. It is not possible to complete a permanent in less than two hours, but the city ticketed my car at the end of that time. I shudder to think what it would cost if I also wanted lunch or a prescription or a pair of shoes or a new toaster. The officer said that 1 should call the mayor if 1 wished to complain and 1 did. The mayor told me that it was good for our health to walk from the Elks Club or Fire Station parking areas. She told me that most people do not stay in town two hours and that she herself had been to town three limes that morning. I expressed the opinion that I would prefer to make one trip and do it all. She also told me that when she wanted to stay longer, she went back to her car and moved it. She said lhe two-hour parking and five dollar ticket were to prevent the mer­ chants and their employees from parking near their businesses and went on to mention the Razor's Edge by name. Ken. at the Razor's Edge, told me when I asked that he now rents parking in a private area and that the ticketing was resulting in angry clientele who often needed to stay more than two hours. 1 expressed to the mayor my feeling that it was difficult enough to shop in Hastings, and that this policy creates ill will in the downtown area. (1 was parked on the street at the time, both the parking lots and street park­ ing are ticketed.) I felt as though my opinion was of no consequence, as is apparently the case with the people who reportedly signed a petition or wrote to the council. This is not a professional letter. It is just the opinion of a shopper who has so far made a real effort to spend her money locally. 1 hope our local leaders will not choose to make that more difficult. Lastly. I must say that with the exception of sidewalk sales, Christmas, and a few other special occasions, 1 have not personally ex­ perienced a problem parking in Hastings. If I were a merchant, I would not choose lo allow my employees to park directly al my door cf business, but it has never forced me to walk as for as the mayor suggests. I am not in favor of local government making ordinances to im­ prove my health. Some things I like to look after myself! If you do not like being fined for spending your money locally, please send a note to the City Council and to the Banner. Mrs. David Seidl Hastings FINANCIAL FOC-U-S funMutty... Marti 0. Christensen <H Edward D. Jonas a Co. Do your homework and make your money work smarter Here’s an interesting bit of investment ex­ perience worth sharing. What would have happened had you picked the worst possible time to invest in a mutual fund each year for the past 15 yean? h’s no secret that the best time to invest is when the slock market is at its lowest point before a rise. So, it’s fair to say that the worst time to invest is when the market is at its highest point before a fall. One fund played this what-if game with a character we’ll call Louie the Loser. Here’s how it worked. Starting in 1974 and continu­ ing each year through 1988, Louie hypothetically invested $5,000 once a year, always on the day lhe market hit its high. That amounts to $75,000 invested equally for 15 years at the worst possible times. What happened? At the end of that time, Louie’s ill-timed investments were worth more than $296,000. His money had grown at an average compounded rate of 16.8 percent. The lesson from Louie’s investing ex­ perience isn’t that he was lucky enough to select the No. 1 fond. Certainly there are other funds with equal or better perfor­ mances. What's important is that even with lhe wont possible timing, Louie still fared much better than if he had done what many people try to do, which is wait for lhe perfect time to invest. The results of both best-time or wont-time investing, although not guaranteed, were also more favorable than putting the money in a guaranteed savings account each year. Based on figures supplied by the U.S. League of Savings Institutions, those same regular an­ nual deposits would have grown to only $149,445. If you plan to invest a regular amount each year (in an IRA, for example), select any ma­ jor mutual-fund group and look at its manage­ ment history. Don't be confused by short­ term spectaculars. Look, instead, for an organization with a consistently superior record. Ask that fund’s representative to show you an illustration similar to Louie’s “wont­ time" scenario. If you fund is consistent, you’ll probably find that while there are good times and bad times, over the long haul any day is a good day to invest. You’re probably wondering what would have happened if Louie had been lucky enough to pick the best time each year to in­ vest, the day the market bottomed. His ac­ count would have been worth more than $378,000. No one is so jinxed as to always be wrong or so lucky as to always be right, the truth is usually somewhere in the middle. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company CtOM AT&T 43'/. Amerttech 61V. Anheuser-Busch 38V. Chrysler 18V. 38V. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 36 Coca Cola 73 Dow Chemical 69V. Exxon 48V. Family Dollar 10s/. Ford 45 42V. General Motors 15 s/. Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Mfg. 33V. IBM 100s/. JCPenney 70V. Jhnan.& Jhnsn. 56s/. K-mart 34V. 67s/. Kellogg Company McDonald's 32V. 37V. Soars 18V. S.E. Mich. Gas 3’1. Spartan Motors Upjohn 36V. Gold $410.50 $5.24 Silver 2692.62 Dow Jones Volume 187,000,000 Change -IV. -2V. + V. -V. -V. -3’1. -3V. -V. -V. + V. -IV. - 1V. -V. + v. —4 -2V. -I1,. + V. -1V. —1 -V. -V. 4-56.50 —73.38 Are your new year's resolutions intact? The beginning of the new year taoftm a time to aaake new promises, new resolutions. Sometimes the vows are kept, but however well tatetttionrd foose promtaes and resolu­ tions are. sometimes they ’re not kept. Our question this week ta bow long it took for those promises to fell by the wayside, if at all. Iterated to Ute totorauts of Batty Coottif aktoa tttt published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058XJ602 (616) 94S-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacoba Vice President Stephan Jacobo Treasurer Newsroom David T. Young tEditor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert (Attiatont Editor Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vodder ttoorta e«kvj Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour /Sons Manigon Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rales: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year In adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Hastings: Ltmfoe Conklin Hratingr any resolutions; they’re because the ones I would all lo break them so 1 “I don’t think I’ve broken them yet. They’re resolutions yet, but I could “I really had no pro­ blems so 1 made no too discouraging to break. make wouldn’t be real don’t make resolutions.” not that kind of resolutions have. I haven’t had a run resolutions.” If any, it was to watch my rigid.” (rigid) so they won’t be in yet with my sister or tough to keep." mother.” ‘‘I didn’t exactly make weight, which I’ve done.” “J didn’t make any “It takes me no time at “I haven't broken my �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18. 1990 — Page 5 Woodland News Nashville will not join Parks & Rec. Commission in 5-year master plan by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — The Village Council decided Monday not to join with the Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission in having a five-year master plan developed that would have made Nashville eligible for several state grants. Despite a recommendation from the Nashville Planning Commission to be includ­ ed and have its own five-year master plan developed, the council took no action, saying a lack of funds made it a dead issue. The project would have cost the village $2,627. and last year the council only budgeted S2.000 for parks and recreation. After hearing the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Trustee Ted Spoelstra said he thought it wouldn't be worth it for Nashville to spend that much money on a fiveyear master plan for parks and recreation. Trustee Forrest Burd concurred, noting that lhe village just got two new DNR public ac­ cess sites and already has an abundance of parks, including Central Park, Putnam Park and Riverside Park. Burd also said that the village could have its own five-year plan developed for less than lhe $2,627 fee Williams and Works wanted. "I spoke with Pat Hudson of the Southcen­ tral Michigan Planning Commission," Burd said. "He said he could help us draw up a plan for the village, and I don't think it would cost us anywhere near as much." It was also noted that the Nashville Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals arc supposed to develop a five-year plan for the entire village according to the zoning ordinance. Burd added that he didn't think lhe village would benefit as much from the plan as would other areas of the county. Village President John Hughes said it wouldn’t do any good to refer lhe matter to the Parks and Recreation Committee because there simply wasn’t enough money available to even consider the plan. The Parks and Recreation Committee has retained the firm of Williams and Works to develop update a five-year plan that will make the county eligible to apply for three types of grants, said Chartton Park Director Diane Smith. The project is being funded jointly by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Charlton Park. Smith said there are three parts involved in the deal with Williams and Works. This first part is lhe county master plan, which will cost $6,320. Secondly, Williams and Works is offering other Barry Couny municipalities a chance to have their own five-year master plans developed in conjunction with the county's at a cost of $2,627.50 each Thirdly, the firm is drawing up plans for three specific improvements that can be made at Charlton Park, Smith said. A "Singspiration Service" was held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday evening. Musicians and ministers from several area United Brethren churches par­ ticipated. The Kilpatrick Church was nearly full for the event. Audrey and Dick Deming of Hastings are shown on the left, giving a $1,000 donation towards the cost of the new Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Air­ port Administration Building being constructed at the Hastings Airport. Ac­ cepting the check is Charles Murphy, chairman of the Airport Commission. Dick, a licensed pilot, said he understands the value of a good airport and Is interested in helping the project. Their donation is also a memorial lo Earl, whom the Demings called a friend and neighbor. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday even­ ing, Jan. 9. for dinner at the Woodland Townehouse. Special guests and speakers were Yoko Yoshikawa from Japan and Dionne Reltrao from Spain, both of whom are exchange students at Lakewood High Schoo) this year. Yoshikawa is a junior and will complete her high school studies in Japan next year; then she hopes to return to Michigan State Univer­ sity to study finance. Behrao will graduate here this year. She is imerestod in getting further education in com­ munications and hopes for a career in radio or television. Clyde Shoemaker, Woodland Lions Chib secretary, wishes to express appreciation to everyone who bought large coloring books during the pre-Christmas sale by the dub. All profits will go to the Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund. The sale may be repealed next tall. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held its January Missionary dinner Wednesday, Jan. 10. Hostesses Evelyn Goodrich and Hilded Chase served meat loaf with several salads, vegetables aad desserts to the 23 guests. Nashville man given 90 days in junk case by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE - Sidney Green, owner of R & F Industries on Main Street, last week was ordered by District Judge Gary Holman in Hastings to serve 90 days in jail for violating a probation condition in connection with a con­ tinuing junk ordinance case. The probation conditions said Green must bring his Main Street property into com­ pliance with the Nashville Village's junk ordinance. Village President John Hughes told the council at a rescheduled meeting Monday that Judge Holman said Green had to serve 90 days in jail for the probation violation but was given credit for the 30 days he served last year for a similar violation. Hughes added that Holman had made the sentence conditional on whether Green made certain efforts to comply by Jan. 25. when he was ordered to begin serving the 60-day sentence in the Barry County Jail. "There was no mention of any work release, but that's something his attorney can request," Hughes added. The action comes after village officials in­ sisted in November that further action be taken because Green was not living up to an agreement worked out with the village after lhe first jail term that said Green would con­ tinue to work on bringing the property into compliance. A majority of the trustees said they felt they had been fair and patient, but would be setting a poor example if Green wasn’t compelled to obey lhe law. After losing a two-year legal battle with the village over its junk ordinance, which pro­ hibits lhe storing of dismantled or inoperable vehicles, machinery and equipment. Green was convicted of violating the ordinance on two counts. Holman ordered Green to serve two years probation and to bring his village property in­ fo compliance with the ordinance by May 31, 1989. When he failed to comply with the order of probation that time, Holman sentenced him to 30 days in jail, during which time he was sup­ posed to bring the property into compliance as part of a work-release agreement. Attorneys for Green and the village then worked out an agreement, but in November village officials became dissatisfied with the alleged lack of progress Green was making. Green has moved numerous vehicles from the front of the building on Main Street. But the ordinance is clear, and lhe council was explicit in demanding that all junk be removed from his village property. Green also has property on Fuller Street that is reported to be in violation of the ordinance. So last Thursday. Holman ordered Green to serve the 90 days in jail, which is the max­ imum sentence that each offense carries. District Court Probation Officer Julie DeBoer, who is in charge of the Green case, clarified the matter, saying that Green will begin to finish the remaining 60 days on two 90-day sentences, which will run concurrent­ ly, on Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. DeBoer added that the judge said he would reconsider the sentence if Green complies with the ordinance. She did not say that he had to comply by Jan. 25 for this sentence to be reconsidered by the judge. “If someone comes in and cleans the place up for him while he’s in jail, the judge may still reconsider," DeBoer said. When Green finishes serving the 60-day jail sentence, he will have completely fulfilled his obligation to the court. DeBoer said at that time, the case will be closed as far as her office and the court is concerned. Trustee Ted Spoelstra asked what would happen when Green gets out of jail. Hughes answered that the village attorney. Scon Smith, would be present at the next council meeting Jan. 25 and that it would be best to get if o.mation first hand from him. h ■■ uot known whether Green can or will br • barged with the same offense again or whether lhe village will take civil action against him. The Rev. Brian Albright, new pastor of Woodbury United Brethren Church, led the service, as George Spcas was ill. Albright played some lively choruses on the piano for group singing to open the program. Following the choruses, Barbara Dalton played the organ and Nadine Spcas the piano as some hymns were led by Albright. The Scobey family brass quartet from Plea­ sant Valley United Brethren Church played two instrumental pieces. This is the group that will participate in a concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church next Sunday evening. Kevin Cherry, the Sunfield United Brethren minister, led several more songs as Albright played an organ accompaniment. He also played an organ solo. Kun Jueckstock sang a solo with taped music. After the music program, snacks and drinks were served by Kilpatrick Church members in the social hall. by Catherine Lucas The Rev. Duane Walters, formerly of Woodbury United Brethren Church, and his family left the Lakewood area last week. They moved into a rented house in a Petoskey area, where Rev. Walters will begin contacting people to organize a totally new United Brethren Church. The church will be called Faith United Brethren, and will begin holding services in a temporary location in April. This will be the second new United Brethren Church begun by Rev. Walters. While waiting for arrangements for the move to be made and since being relieved of his duties at Woodbury by the Rev. Brian Albright, the Walters family has attended Lakewood United Methodist Church. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck hold a party for members of their family on the second Sunday of each month in which there are any family members’ birthdays. In January lhe only honored guest at the family dinner was Michael Brodbeck, the one-year-old son of Abraham and Diane. There were 26 Bill and Margaret Brodbeck children, sons- and daughters-in-laws and grandchildren at the dinner. Woodland folks who enjoyed Sunday din­ ner at the Cunningham's Acre January event included Dave, Puppy Sh*" Hershberger; Russell, Margaret, Sue and Angie Stowell; Richard and Mildred Brodbeck; and Cathy Lucas. People regularly come from as far awy as Grand Ledge and Lowell for these dinners, on the second Sunday of each month. Eight members of the Woodland Township Fire Department and their families spent an afternoon at the Hoffman House in Grand Rapids Sunday. They enjoyed the pool and the hot tub, munchies, playing ping-pong and billiards and visiting. Families who went were the Brad Carpenters, the Jim Stowells, the Rod ftppera, the Jeff Motions, the Jim Conttaatiues, the David Niethamers, the Rick Ehunpc and the Dan Baes family. Lakewood United Methodist Organ Com­ mittee served approximately 100 people at the benefit breakfast Saturday morning. The brtakfMt included egg casseroles, home­ made fresh sweet rolls, orange juke, toast and coffee. Two mote organ fund breakfasts are plann­ ed, one for Saturday, Feb. 10, and one for Saturday, March 10. Each breakfast is from 7 to 10 a.m. and the public is welcome. A free­ will offering is taken at the breakfasts. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ^...SUBSCRIBE! the court ordered Green to bring the property into compliance with the village's junk ordinance. removed dustries on Main Street in Legal Notice In The Clrcatt Court For NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Hon. Thomas S. Evolond Cose No. 89-239 CH GERALDINE STAMPFLER. Plaintiff. JACK L. McCARTY. Defendant David J. DeGraw (P37390) Attorney for Plaintiff 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 (616)781-9651 TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a public solo to the highest bidder of the following described premises, la-wit: Pori of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, lying West of M-37, described os commencing where M-37 intersects lhe East and West one-quarter lino of said Section 9 for a place of beginning: thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet to the one-quarter line, thence East on the one-quarter line 1700 feet more or less to the place of beginning, containing 37 acre* more or less, in­ cluding riparian rights on Mud Lake. Township of Johnstown, lorry County, Michigan. Subject lo easements, restrictions, reservation and exception of record. on the 12th day of February. 1990. at 3:30 p.m. inside the tronl door of the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, County of Barry. State of Michigan. This solo is pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Honorable Thomas S. Evelond. Circuit Judge, on August 15, 1969, foreclosing that certain land Contract doted April 12, 1977, and entered into by and between Thaddeus Stamp! ler and Geraldine Stemptier, husband and wife, os Vendors ond Jock I. McCarty and Lin­ do McCarty, husband ond wife, os Purchasers. The balance due on said land Contract was adjudged to bo Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Forty­ eight ond 94/100 Dollars ($31.248.94), with interest at the rote of seven (7%) percent per annum from February 28. 1967. together with court costs taxed at Eighty-one and 56/100 Dollars (881.56). The sole will be conducted by a County Clerk or a Deputy County Clerk, or a deputy sheriff on behalf of the County Clerk, of Barry County. Michigan. Doted. December 28. 1969 SCHROEDER, DeGRAW, KENDALL 8 MAYHAIL Attorneys lor Plaintiff By: David J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 Telephone (616) 781-9651 (2/B) ’•rtwrinow ni b:L tn-.n» Hastings Savings & Loan “People Serving People’’ 201 E. State St.. Hastings, Ml (818) 945-9561 •RANCH OFFICE 802 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, Ml Serving Hastings and (616)3844849 FDIC Insured STATEMENT OF CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 1989 ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans$43,725,072.11 Construction Loans_.............................................. 1,858,500.00 Other Non-Mortgage Loans412,626.52 Stock - Federal Home Loan Bank388,500.00 Stock - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation............................................ 27,260.00 Stock - Service Corporations34,000.00 Stock - U.S.L. Insurance Group, Ltd25,000.00 Government Securities538,946.20 Municipal Bonds607,087.31 Other Investments.................................................1,840,610.56 Cash on Hand and in Banks3,560,097.73 Office Building and Equipment • Net1,979,087.20 Accrued Interest Receivable391,026.60 Other Assets75,081.76 TOTAL ASSETS$55,462,895.99 LIABILITIES: ATTENTION Sidney Green ATTENTION EMPLOYERS Looking for Temporary Help? We have a number of pre-quahfied workers for clerical, industrial, and technical jobs. Advantages of Hiring Wise Temps: • Pre-screened and tested applicants • References checked • No payroll taxes • No workers compensation • No payroll reporting • Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) • Right to know compliance For more information, call ANN BOUCHELLE (616) 948-8600 or 623-6300 W .WISE PtWSOMMfL scwvictt INC. P.O. Don 126 Hastings. Ml 49058 Hope Township Residents Please be advised that the Interlakes Ambulance based in Delton is still in operation and Hope Towns­ hip is continuing to subsid­ ize Interlakes Ambulance. For Emergency Services dial 623-6911. Residents within the Delton telephone exchange need only dial 911. HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD spaghetti Steak SMMano Lots of spaghetti topped with our own tangy meat sauce. Served with Parmesan cheese and hot peppers. kJ Tender breaded ground steak blended with Italian Bason­ ing and herbs. Covered with our tangy meat sauc^_ Served with spaghetti. <7 Chicken Parmlgiana generous portion of spaghetti. A99 veal parmiglana Tender breaded chicken fillet covered with rich meat sauce, smothered in melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with a Savings Acounts$40,557,584.32 Demand Deposit Accounts7,170,018.60 Advances - Federal Home Loan Bank1,000,000.00 Loans In Process1,029,433.72 Deferred Income217,993.24 Other Liabilities387,681.45 Specific Reserves25,564.74 General Reserves5,074,619.92 TOTAL LIABILITIES$55,462,895.99 Tender breaded veal topped with melted mozzarella cheese and tangy meat sauce. Served with a— generous portion of spaghetti. n99 State of Michigan) County of Barry) We solemnly swear that the above is a true statement, to the best of our knowledge and belief, on the condition of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA of Hastings, Michigan, at the close of business December 31,1989. “ JJ "w All dinners include grilled gadic roll and dinner salad or cole slaw Hastinp Todd A. Harding, President / Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary Subscribed and sworn to me this 15th day of January, 1990 915 W. State Street 948-2701 CmyoufoWiM My commission expires: December 7,1991 Richard Beduhn, Notary Public �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 RETIRE, continued from page 1 give a message to the community that we're here to .stay," he said. •'We’re dedicated to the community Wc think there's a great future for the city and Barry County.” Beduhn was promoted to treasurer of the Savings & Loan in January 1966 and ap­ pointed loan officer three years later. That same year, in 1969, he was named security of­ ficer. In addition to his duties as loan office, he was appointed in-house appraiser in 1970. The following year he was vice president. He was appointed president and chief ex­ ecutive officer in October 1973 and has con­ tinued to be active in the lending area, still taking applications, making appraisals and do­ ing loan closings. Todd Harding was named to succeed Beduhn as president last fall, while Beduhn continued as CEO. Becoming computerized has been another big change for the firm, under Beduhn's tenure. The firm was "on computer” in 1972, through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, which had to divest, by court order, its computer services several years later. "We do not have as much down time as we used to...about 3 to 4 percent down time. Now we have a very small fraction. Maybe a couple of times in six months when somebody cuts a telephone line or if there’s a storm. "The computer operation is going to get better and better,” he predicted. "People have come to accept it. "You have to change with the times and adapt to change and try to work it to the best advantage.” Talking about the "ever-changing world.” Beduhn mentions that a big challenge is work­ ing with last summer’s federal regulations, which "really restricted activities of savings and loans.” Hastings Savings & Loan is currently among the top ranked savings and loans in lhe state and nation. With a solid reputation through the years, he said, "We did not suffer too much adversely because of publicity about recent savings and loan failures in other parts of the country.” There’s no difference in safety or insurance coverage between banks and savings and loans when both are backed by lhe full faith and credit of the U.S. government, Beduhn said. "...Funds in savings and loans are as safe as banks if they’re insured.” A resident of Hastings for 33 years, Beduhn was bom Jan. 22, 1924, in the town of Pier­ son, north of Grand Rapids. After graduation from Howard City High School, he served with the Eighth Air Force in the European theatre during World War 11. He graduated from Davenport/McLaughlan Business School in 1950, earning a certificate in executive accounting, auditing and business administration. From 1946 to 1952, he was employed by Herpolshcimcr's in Grand Rapids as a management trainee and assistant buyer. Beduhn joined JC Penney in 1952, working in Battle Cicek as a department manager until he was transferred to Hastings to sene as assis­ tant store manager in April 1959. He left Penney’s five years later and work­ ed as a bookkeeper for Solomon Bement Con­ struction for a year. During his years in Hastings, Beduhn has been active in the community. He served 17 years on lhe city’s Board of Zoning Variances and has been president, vice president and treasurer of the Hastings Lions Club during his membership from 1965 to 1981. He still serves on the Hastings City Downtown Development Authority and is treasurer and director of the Barry County Home Builders Association. He is a member of lhe First Presbyterian Church, lhe Elks, Moose, VFW, American Legion and Rotary Club. Beduhn notes that Hastings Savings & Loan has "always been aware of the need to be a part of the community and contributed to organizations which do a lot for the people of the community.” Giving generously to the United Way serves the organizations well, he added. Beduhn and his wife. Kathleen, have three daughters and three sons. Their children are Sheree Newell of Charlotte. Valerie, Renee and Scon, who reside locally; Adam, of California; and Randall, of Conklin, Mich. The family includes six grandsons, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. Pearl M. Juday VANDALIA - Pent M. Judiy, 80 of 15892 M-40 Easi, Vindalix, pawed away Monday, January 15, 1990 at Three Riven Area Hospital. Mrs. Juday was born April 19, 1909 in Wakarusa, Indiana, the daughter of Perry and Bertie (Wophman) Anglemyer. She was married to Russell T. Juday, November 21,1935 in St Joseph, he preceded her in death July 27, 1977. She is survived by daughter, Violet Muffley of Vandalia; three step-sons, Ralph, Harold and Robert Juday; stepdaughter, Maxine Kindig all of Goshen, Indiana; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; I great-great grandchild; four brothers, Virgil Anglemyer. Elkhart, Indiana, Orville Anglemyer, Cassopolis. Perry Anglemyer, Mottville and Herbert Anglemyer of Jones; several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18 at Halverson Chapel, Three Rivers. Burial will be at Soiomau Creek Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana. ATTEND SERVICES PRESRYTBRIAN CHURCH, Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided lo and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAFT 1ST CHURCH. 309 I-.. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 94X-KIMM Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor. James K. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices- Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p in. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hull). Adult Bible Study ami Prayer 7 pm. Sacred Sound* Rehearsal X.3I) p.m (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Qiiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Hastings. Michigaa. G Kent KcUer. Faster Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. taaday, Jan. 21 9:30 and 11:00 Wonhip Service*. Nuncry provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30. Church School Classes for all ages; 9:30 Aduh Classes in the Lounge; 10:30, Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 11:00 Annual Congregational Meeting; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Ciwfinnatioa Classes; 6:00 Scmor High You* Fellowship. Wednesday. Jan. 24 ■ 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday, Jan. 25 9:30 Circle Study Leaden in the Lounge. Friday. Jan. 26 - 600 Minden Podvck Dimer in the Din­ ing Room. FUST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel WWn. Phase 945-3151 Parsosssge, 945-3193 Church. Where member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:43 «.m. Wonhip Ser­ vice; 6 pjn. Fellowship Wonhip; ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. JcllcrMW. Father Lena Pohl. Paslor. PuMor. Sulurday Mavs 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sion* Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St, Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sumlay, Jan. 21 -1:45 am., Church School; 10:00 njn.. Holy Commuaioe; 6:00 p.m., Youth Group. Thursday, Jan. 18-11:30 ajn.. Holy CosranAuadi, 730 Sr. Choir, IDO AA- Saturday, Jan. 20 - 930 Conf 7; IDO NA. Monday, Jan. 22-6,-OOpjn., Positive Parenting. Wednesday, Jan. 24 -700 pjn., EWen. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Winh. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun- HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mile east of Hastings. 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; EMMANUEL .'I3COPAL Wo„hip. 10:30; Sunday Evening CHURCH. C'.cr of Broadway Ftmi|y Hour at 6:00. and Center, tn Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Paul Downie. Inseiim Rector. Sunday Schedule: CHURCH OF THE Holy Eucharist. 10:00 a.m. during NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Summer, 10:30 a.m. regular. way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Prayer, 7:15 a.m. Call for School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning information about youth choir. Bi­ Worship Service; 600 p.m. Even­ ble Study, youth group and other ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. activities. Services for Adults, Teen* and Children. 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS AEIAU PHAMtACY Co<nplate Prescription Service Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. X mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al II) a.m.; Worship 11 a.m ; Evening Service al 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond I ok* Ode**o Nashville Area COLEHAN AGENCY •( Huttatt, lac. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Ixihi Pohl. Pastor. A mission ol St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p tn. Sunday Mass 9:31) a.m. Insurance for your life. Home Business and Cor WHEN FUNENAL HOME Hairing* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hailings NATIONAL SANK OF HASTINGS Dowling Area Member f.D.t.C. THE HASTINGS SANNER ANO REMINDER 1953 N. Broadway ■ Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions- • 110 5. Jellarson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan I I HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook ltd. - Hostings. Michigan COVNTKIi CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND KANFIEI.il UNWED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Horn officiating Bonfield United Methodist Church Sunday School 9a.ni Church ......... . .9:30 Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School . 9 .to a.m Church.. H>:30 a.it* Energy demand dropping, but prices could rise again ! Frances Belson DELTON - Miss Frances Belson, 77 of3431 Boyes Road, Delton passed away Thursday, January 11,1990 in Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 15 at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Wien Funeral Home of Hastings. Ledah Aspinail Freed One of the graduates of the Barry County Normal Class of 1910, Ledah Aspinall Freed, 99, of Toledo, died Dec. 30 at her residence. Mrs. Freed, after she graduated from Barry Normal, taught at Lee Elementary School near Woodland for five years and at Coals Grove for one year. She then went lo Toledo to teach for six more years at Lincoln School there, retiring in 1923. She married Loring Freed, who died in 1969, and they had two daughters, Mrs, Carolyn Peterson and Mrs. Barabra Bell; a son, Charles; and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Peterson said the family was planning the celebration at her mother's lOOih birthday Feb. 3. She added that die took Mrs. Reed lo the Inverness Club as recently as Dec. 1 for her monthly bridge game with her friends. She said Mrs. Freed lived alone and took care of herself every day, except for her dinner. "Though she was very frail, her death came as a shock," Mrs. Peterses said. "We miss her very much, fa- she was very much a part of our lives." She added that sevea of her nine grandchildren, who live all over the United States, were able to attend her funeral. Mrs. Freed was a 66-ycar member of the Collingwood Presbyterian Church, wu a member of the Sama Gama Club, wu past president of the Collingwood Daughters aad wu a graduate of Eutcrn Michigan University. Gladys B. Thomason HASTINGS - Gladys B. Thomason, 90 of Hastings passed away Thursday, January 11, 1990 st Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Thomason wu bora September 4,1899 in Calhoun County, the daughter of Nelson P. (Caroline L Redfield) Coats. She was married to Alva Ivan Thomason July 7,1951. He preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1979. Mrs. Thomason is survived by one daughter, Mis. Marc (Doris) Squter of Middleville; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; one step-son, Gordon Thomason of Yuma, Arizona, several nieces and nephews. Creation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Richard Johnson LAKE ODESSA - Richard Johnson, 57 of 12625 Ainsworth Road, Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, January 9, 1990 at home. Mr. Johnson wu bom October 23. 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended school in Queens, New York, moved to Lake Odessa from Detroit in 1981. He wu married to Betty Green Livingston, December 5, 1981. Mr. Johnson was employed at Puttman Tool and Die in Detroit and Lake Odessa Machine Products fa several years. He wu a member of the Woodland Eagles Chib. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Betty; step-daughters, Mary Everly of Clarksville; three step-sons, Edward Livingston and Andy Livingston, both of Lake Odessa, Herbert Livingston of Lapeer, seven step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 12 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Spcas officiating. Burial wu at Clarksville Cemetery. William J. Barker LAKE ODESSA - William J. Barker, 73 of Route 1, Lake Odessa passed away Wednes­ day, January 10th, 1990 at Provincial House, Hastings. Mr. Barker wu bora October 4, 1916 in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald and Emilene (Sullivan) Barker. He wu raised in Hubbards­ ton area, moved to Lake Odessa area in 1951 and attended Hubbardston Elementary and Carson City High School. He was married to Geraldine Wright, April 19, 1941 in Hubbardston. He wu employed al General Tire in Ionia fa 32 years retiring in 1978 due to ill health. He also fanned. He wu a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church of Lake Odessa, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; five sons, William and Tom of Clirksvilte, Donald of Lansing. Fredrick of East Lansing, Charles of Belding; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Emilene) Vogel of Beal City, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Richardson of Clarksville; 29 grand­ children, two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents and brother, Robert in 1961. Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, January 13 at Sl Edwards Catholic Church with Father James Bozung officiating. Burial was at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Hubbardston. Arrangements were made by lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Lester M. F. Monica HASTINGS - Lester M.F. Monica, 89 of 812 N. Church Street, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, January 11, 1990. Mr. Monica was bom December 5, 1900 in Cloverdale, and has lived his entire lifetime in the Bany County area. He wu a self-employed active brick mason working for over. 60 years in the Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo County areas. He wu married to Gertrude S. (Leonard) December 3,1924, she preceded him in death December 24,1979 after 55 years of marriage. He then married Hazel (Felder) August 12, 1983 who survives. Mr. Monica is survived by his wife, Hazel; two sons, Charles Monica of Delton; Bruce Monica of Rochester; four step-daughters, Mrs. Juanita Slocum of Hastings ; Mrs. Freder­ icks James of Delton; Mrs. Marjorie Bums of Hastings and Mrs. Yvonne Bagley of Hickory Comers; 15 grandchildren and 21 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Evans of Bellevue; several nieces and nephews. He wu also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 14, at Williams Funeral Home, Ddion with Pasta Paul Deal officiating. Burial wu at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Glenn W. Brisbin BATTLE CREEK- Glenn W. Brisbin, 70of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, January 13,1990 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Allen Pari, where be had been a patient one month and had been in ill health fa several months. Mr. Brisbin wu bora in Lake Odessa, lhe son of George and Ivah (Wilson) Brisbin. He came lo Battle Creek in 1945 from Hastings. He was employed as a yard foreman fa Calhoun Auto Pans fa 34 years, retiring in 1981. During that lime he wu also employed by Bud Tubbs Service Station. He served in the Army during Wald War 11 as Staff SgL in the European Theater. He and his wife resided in Zephyrhills, Florida from 1986 lo 1989 returning to Battle Creek. Mr. Brisbin is survived by his wife, the former Janet M. Reynolds; sons, James W. of Galesburg, Theodore of Minneapolis, Minne­ sota; brothers, Kenneth of Arizona, Nelson of Hastings, Robert of Grand Rapids, Roy of Battle Creek; two sisters, Anita Curtis of Hast­ ings and Nina Ragsdale of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by a son Thomas in 1976. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 17 at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God Church a the Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Richard A. Runo HASTINGS - Richard A. Runo, 83 of 2709 Wall Lake Road, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, January 11, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Respecting his wishes there will be no funer­ al service. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Hone of Hastings. Violet M. Lancaster HASTINGS- Violet M. Lancaster, 87, formerly of 603 East Bond Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 17,1990 at Thornapple Mana. Mrs. Lancaster was bora on January 22, 1902 in Osceola County, the daughter of Edward and Endon (Pelong) Rife. She attended the Osceola County Schools. She wu married to Kenneth C. Lancaster on January 29, 1938. She came to Hastings in 1987 from the Lake Odessa area. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Winifred and Lawrence Foote of Hastings, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth on December 28, 1973; one brother and seven sisters. Graveside services will be held Friday moo­ ing, January 19 at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thoraapple Mana or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Theodore G. Westover CALEDONIA - Theodore G. (Ted) Westov­ er, 68 of Caledonia passed away Saturday, January 6, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Westover is survived by his wife, Ruth P. Westover; children, Kandee and C.H. Palmer of Jacksonville, North Carolina, JoAnn and John Wilkes of Ireland, Cathy and Jeny Estes of Lowell, Carry and David Raymond of Southbend, Indiana, Theodore R. and Debra Westover of Saranac; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Virginia) Courser of Kentwood, Mrs. Axel (Leota) Johnson of Mears and Mrs. Carole Draitne of Homer; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 9 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Burial was at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids, cnvRopes available at the funeral chapel. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The melting snow, fog and wanner tem­ peratures that greeted Bany County this week hardly seemed like witter weather. But the memories of bitter cold December weather linger on. So do gas and electric prices. Consumer's Power reports record electric and natural gas use in December, u freezing temperatures led to higher demand fa power than in lhe past three winters. And propane prices rose sharply fa the first time in three years u dwindling stock­ piles quickly became exhausted. Officials from Consumer's Power began warning customers in late December to ex­ pect higher utility bills, and local propane dealers said angry customers have been call­ ing, upset over the sudden price hikes that sent propane over $1 per gallon. The few days of warm weather this week have given energy suppliers the chance to catch their breath. But a sudden cold snap could lead once more to rising prices and shrinking supplies. Clyde Boggus, manager of Fcnril Gas in Hastings, said the lhe price of propane na­ tionwide has peaked - unless another long cold spell sets in. "It went up like a rocket, but there hasn’t been any movement io 14 or IS days," he said on Wednesday. "It’s plaleaued, and we look at it coming down." Beginning Doc. 11, propane prices shot up nationally from 75 to 15 cents per gallon to $1.05 to $1.40 per gallon. The biggest reason for the rising wholesale prices was short supplies caused by higher demand fa beating, Boggus said. "Retailer didn't have anything to do with it, we just hung on for the ride,” he said. But an aging national distribution system and inadequate reserves led to steeper price hikes in parts of the country where sappites were even in greater demand. "States like Kentucky were pulling ia from where they could get it because they were out," Boggus said. "The distribution system is jua doc prepared. There has been a lol of growth in the country in the last few years even in our county." According to figures from the National Propane Gas Association, test fall's national inventories of 60 million barrels appeared to be adequate based on usage during recent, rel­ atively mild winters. But lhe cold December weather that set new low temperature records also set new high records fa fuel use. The association predicted the year-end in­ ventory in December would be the lowest level in lhe past 20 years. Locally, at the height of the cold spell, propane supplies stored underground near Alto grew dangerously low. In one 22 hour period, 54 tracks pulled 600,000 gallons out of the tanks, Boggus said. "If this had continued to Jan. 16, it would have been empty," he said. Consumer’s Power, which serves 67 of Michigan's 68 counties in the Lower Penin­ sula, reported record natural gas and electtic demand in December. The company estimates the average house­ hold used 20 to 30 patent more natural gas in December 1989 than in December 1988. The cowipeny overall delivered 533 billion cubic feet of gas in December to its 3.3 Michigan omomen. Thtt topped the forma Deccnaba 1976 record by almost 500 million cubic feet Demand for etecridty led to tare all-time high winter hourly records being withia three days. Electrical use jumped from 5024 megawatts Dec. 19 to 5084 megawatts Dec. 20 to 5127 megawatts Dec. 21. Officials credited the record electrical de­ mands to cold weather, ahorter daylight and holiday ligbtiag. Ia a prepared stacemeai, Couramcr’s Power chairman and chief executive officer William T. McGnuck Jr. said ristw demand for gas and electricity in 1989 are tigm of growth in Michigan's economy. McCormick said Consumer's Poma will need to expand its electrical capacity to meet fotureaeeds. "Record electric sales ia 1989 were achieved de^ae significaatly cooter summer weatha dua ia 1988," he said. "This cteariy indicates the need fa more electric capacity ia Mkhigaa, especially since our reserve margia is only 9 percent-well below the 23 peroeat aurgia deemed pradem by the Michi­ gan Public Sovice Commission." Despite bring caught off guard by acveral years of mild winters, December's cold weatarhas warned energy companies lo pre­ pare fa future demand. "It woke everybody up," Boggus said. That’s wtat it did, it woke everybody up." Silent children of divorce can be helped Many divorced parents, eager to help their children cope with the stress produced by divorce, assume that youngster will welcome the opportunity to talk candidly about their feelings. When parents broach the subject, however, they are often surprised and dismayed because children clam up and continue to suffer in silence. Many children, 30 to 50 percent will suffer fa years. "Most children hate talking about distress­ ing feelings so they are notably unresponsive to their parents’ overtures," says University of Mkhigan psychology Prof. Neil M. Kaher, directa of the U-M Center for tise Child aad the Family. Kaher is autha of a new book tid­ ed "Growing Up With Divace: Helping Yow Child Avoid Immediate and Lata Emo­ tional Problems.” “Also," he writes, “they can’t find the right words fa their feelings until the mid­ teens and they can’t analyze their feelings with any objectivity until the late teem.” But, Kaher says, “there are strategies parents can use that will draw children into a form of discussion about the divorce. The strategies, called ’dispiacanem techniques,’ can help parents discover a child's hidden fears — the row of die distress — so they can give the child the reassurances and rrplaaa (tens that are the key to avoiding lasting problems. “To be frightened and sad, a to feel behaviorally out of control is bad enough,” Kriter says. “To fed isolated in their distress is unbearable fa children. ” Communication breaks through the sense of isolatioo, he says, but circumnavigating a child’s defenses often requires "dtsptecement techniques” that allow parent and child to talk about issues without appearing to do so. Displacement techniques rely on hand pup­ pets. dolls and doll houses, action figures, drawings, stones and brief general statemenu about "kids in your situation." There are several steps to a communication strategy based on displacement, according to Kaher: • For younger children, start by using toys to set the stage and act out the precise behavior that shows you that your child is in distress. For instance, if your daughter weeps when she is about to go off to her father’s new Lane with him, have a baby doll cling to the mother doll and cry about leaving. Then com­ ment that the little girl doll in the story seems very upset. • Act out and verbalize the underlying emotional pain the displaced figure is feeling. Say, "The little girl seems very scared and doesn’t want to leave her mom. Look how she is holding on to her mother like she wants to stay with her." Then ask lhe child what happens next. At this point, the child may burst out with something that will suggest her underlying fears, such as “lhe little girl goes to the daddy’s house and the mommy marries her boyfriend and they leave the little girl forever.” • Correct fears and misperceptions the child may have. Say. "The mommy doll would never get married without talking to the little girl and if she did gel married, she would still live with her mom. no matter what. Hol’s how it is between moms and their • Show by notter-of-foct comments that it is ril right to fed conflicted and angry ("toe tide girl seems very angry that her mom is gotag ou does"). Suggest ahernative ways of expreasiag aad coping with conflicts ("maybe if te litde girl doll told her mom she warned to spend move time with ha, te mom would plan fecial times just for her alone"). The stoveytelling may have to be repealed ova a period of weeks a monte, Kaher says, but can be varied by using different tools — drawings a hand puppets, for example. Fa recafcitraat, sullen teem, Kaher sug- deacribes specifically what te child is t^iag. Fa iMteace, "I heard that after parens split up, a tetoftiaos guys m their teens don’t like to fed bke toey are taking orders from torir moms. 1 guess toey noy fed like they’re be­ ing boased around too much." Thai drop te The next day, cornmeal on te hypothetical teeaager's feetiags. “It must be hard for guys to mart feeling upset with their mom, partiodariy if toey got along before.” A dsy tala, verbalize te underiytag emo­ tions, still speaking generally: “I’ve been tetoim ebout what we calked about and it seems to me dot maybe guys feel their moms aren’t respecting te foct that they are grow­ ing sp when toey ask than to do things. Maybe it makes them fed like littfe kids." At that point, te teen might answer, “l*m no wimp aad 1 can think for myself.” Then correct this misperception with “I don’t thing a seeaager is a wimp if he helps around ta house a respects his mom. ” Show you accept his conflicted feelings, by adding, "I can see why a guy could want to be helpful and al te same time fed like a wimp when he always does what she asks.” Thea suggest an laiernative way of coping with te feelings, perhaps a list of chores drawn up together a by te child hhnsdf. Older children often will respond directly to the general “fols of kids” comments with an “I ttaA,” but, Kaher says, "continue to be indirect until the child finally says. I’m talk­ ing about me, not about guys. ’ This is a signal to go through the whole process in one long conversation, Ksher says. "If you don’t, teenagers may become skittish or overwhelm­ ed by te conflicts being revealed. Also, slay calm and accept the child’s suuemenu," Kalter says. “But if you do get upset, try again later. Children are so receptive to displaced communication that parents can return to it when they are feeling more settled.” Kaller’s book, "Growing Up With Divorce,” which explains the distinct pro­ blems children of different ages and sexes ex­ perience during each stage of the divorce, ad­ vises parents about the impact of parental strife and the effects of joint custody. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 — Page 7 Legal Notices NOTICE OF RBONTGAGE SALE Sth Judteial Orcutt Default having been mode in lhe terms and con­ ditions of a certain Real Estate Mortgage mode by WILLIAM H. NELSON and CATHY J. NELSON, hus­ band and wife of 945 Lakeview Avenue, Bottle Creek. Michigan, at Mortgagor* to PEOPLES SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BATTLE CREEK, a Michigan Corporation now known MUTUAL SAV­ INGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A., of Boy City. Michigan, as Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November. 1972 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* lor Barry County, Michigan on the 4th day ol December. 1972 in Liber 212. Page* 337 and 338, upon which Mortgage is claimed lo be due at the dote ol this notice the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Three and 20/100 Dollars ($11,443.20), and no suit or proceeding* at tow or equity having been instituted to recover the nonce fcmtSholmurc SALE Cose No. 89 254-CH ROBERT T. HAYES and WILMA G. HAYES 2208 Gun Lake Road Hasting*. Ml 49058 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P-40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE * FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 945-3495 CRAIG WILLIAM CHERRY 1745 S. Hanover Street Hosting*. Ml 49058 Robert L. Byington (P-27621) DEPOT LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 248 222 W. Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 945 9557 Jeff and Robin Awe and their children will lead the ministry “God’s Help­ ing Hands," at the Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church. Molloy-Smith announce engagement Maurer-Heide united in marriage Aug. 11 Teresa Maurer and Eric Heide were mar­ ried Aug. 11 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Sharon Maurer of Hastings. The groom is the son of Keith and Julie Heide of Lake Odessa. The maid of honor was Shari Maurer, sistr of the bride. The bridesmaids were Cindy (Hubert) Balicki. Becky Heide and Stacy Livingston. The best man was Jeff Heide, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Dave Taylor, Ron Hollenbeck and Brad Farvcr. The ring bearer was Joshua Maurer, nephew of the bride. The ushers were Tom, Ed, Steve and Doug Maurer, brothers of the bride. The music was performed by Julius Maurer, uncle of the bride; Joe Maurer, brother of the bride; and Tom Maurer, father of the bride. The master and mistress of ceremonies were Jack and Miriam Sorby. After a honeymoon trip to Canada, the cou­ ple now reside in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Malloy and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, all of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of Linda Kay and Andrew Loren. Linda is a recent graduate of Lake Superior State University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Andrew is a 1987 graduate of LSSU and is currently employed by Progressive Technologies in Grand Rapids. The wedding will take place on May 6, 1990. Marriage licenses announced Earl Junior Reid, 36 of Delton and Barbara Jean Nfcjipl, 27 pf. Delton.. Terry Lee Williams, 30 of Dowling and Brenda Lee Woodmansee, 25 of Dowling. Lloyd Scott Yarger, 18 of Delton and Velvet Lee Easey, 17 of Delton. Kenneth Lee Rozema, 43 of Middleville and Thelma Rachel Robinson, 40 of Middleville. Obtaining a copy of the Hastings Banner is...EASY! It's available each week on newstands all over the county! Don’t miss a single issue! Watson-McDonald announce engagement Mr. Terry Watson of Hastings, Mich.. Kunela Watson of Hanover. Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McDonald of Hastings. Mich, are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Timmi Route, and Kacy Lynn. Timmi is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently enlisted in the United Stales Marine Corps. Kacy is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed at Viatec in Hastings. A March 16, 1990. wedding is being planned. LOSE WEIGHT FAST 10 POL NDS IN 2 WEEKS Family crusade set for Freeport United Brethren “God’s Helping Hands," a ministry reaching all ages with lhe Gospel message of Jesus Christ, will conduct a family crusade at the Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church ax 106 Cherry St. The Crusade will be Sunday through Wednesday. Jan. 21 to 24 at 7 p.m., except Sunday, which will be at 6 p.m. Jeff and Robin Awe. along with their children, will combine lheir talents in presen­ ting the Gospel through singing, contests, prizes, puppets and dramatized Bible stories. TO: THE RESKKNTS AND PROPERTY 0M8ER1 OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public hearing wiH Area Birth Announcements: IT’S A BOY Denny and Annette Richardson are pleased to announce the birth of their son. Jordan Thomas. He arrived on Dec. 31. 1989, at 12:20 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital and weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 21 inches kmg. Jordan his1** brother, Matthew (22 mon­ ths), at home. Proud grandparents are Thomas and Dorenc Smith and Vernon (Mike) and Pearl Richardson of Clarksville. Tim and Kim Scesc are happy lo announce the birth of their new baby boy. Tyrcl Timothy Gerald Seese, who arrived Dec. 30. 1989 at Butterworth Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. I or. and was 1916 inches long. Tyrcl has one sister, Kathy. 4 ’,5 years old. Grandparents are Gerald and Shirley Seese of Clarksville. Ray and Mary Dykhouse of Lake Odessa, great­ grandmother Fredia Roth of Lake Odessa, and great-grandfather Drice Dykhousc of Vicksburg. Born at Blodgett Hospital on Jan. 8 to Brian aad Carole Olmstead of Hastings. Time: 11:59 p.m. Weight 6 lbs. 13 ozs. Buck and Sharon Cunningham wish to an­ nounce the arrival of their grandson. Nickolas Scott. Born Dec. 18. 1989. weighing 7 lbs. 6V4 ozs. and 21 inches long. The proud parents arc Dave and Kellie Hilley of Lake Odessa. Sharing their joy are grandparents, Terry and Judy Hilley of Clarksville, Tom and Dee Price of Lake Odessa. Great grand­ parents are Letha Plants of Lake Odessa, Donna Hilley of Lansing, Letha Price of Lake Odessa, and Great Great Grandma Agnus Price of diariesvide. Born Jan. II to Rick and Terri Gay of Delton. Time: 1:49 a.m. Weight 5 lbs. 544 ou. Born Jan. 13 to Timothy and Teresa Miller of Delton. Time: 12:08 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. IVi ozs. Bom Jan. 10 to William and Teresa Hall of Middlevine. Time: 7:16 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 1344 ozs. Bom Jan. 16 to Darla and Tom Cady of Nashville. Tune: 8:19 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 946 ou. Bom Jan. 16 to Rick and Carolyn Clem of Woodland. Time; 9:35 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 1046 ozs. f Bom Jan. 16 to Scott and Patricia Daniels of Freeport. Time: 11:46 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 1346 ozs. POI NDS I LOST M POI NDS zpoeod amendment of Section 3.1 of the Township Zoning Ordtoance ee as to Center.' DANIELS. OPPStMAN Ing classification. tokslng to Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance ao Cetady Wwvy HMUCATWN NOTICE Estate of RALPH D. SLAUGHTH. deceased. Sactal Security Number 364-48-9729. TO AU. BfTWSTED POISONS: Your Wstoroet In the estate may bo barred or of • foctod by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 1. 1990 at 9dX> u.m.. Lm b - - -4- - M- ^ne ^umwoo^n, ^st^mgan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Aidge of Probate, a hearing wHI bo hold on the petition of Irnrado Sue Legal Notice $yss*p*ta ef the Rsgvftar Meetfosef the JOHNSTOWN TOWWEHT BOARD January 10. 1990 All members present. Reports of committee* presented. Motion approved designating rood work for cfotoae against the estate wiH bo forever barrad unite* presented te the (propound) poroonoi year. Authorized payment of vouchers in amount of S19.293.S2. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (prapoeed) poreonul ropraaontativo within 4 mon­ th* of the dote of pubfteteten of this notice. Notice 10. ad te smfMtod person* appearing of record. Jonoanr 16,1980 (1 /IB) PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE *495 DENTURE off Section 5.1 of 13. The propi UPPER DENTURE *295 PARTIAL OENTURE *335 FITS VOI R LIFESTYLE LEARN TO STAY SLIM The Diet Center Program n lifevtyle that will keep you dim lurcvtr |un:n and Mill io*e '•eight' January 10. 1990 Approved budget amendments fo General Fund. Peril Maintenance Fund, Library Fund and Perk ‘^Appravod appointment of Ralph Earl as Chief of - HMUOSTtot SeUWwr. Pino lake Are Dept, for 2 year term effective FURTHER *l.D. Mimebough DOS •D.D. White 005 •G. Mancewkx DD5 NOTICE that the M*Xe'prairievilto Township HoHfocatod of 10115 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids NEWS NEWS NO HIDDEN COSTS! Get Serious... f vtrything you need to kite your hru !U pound' on the Diet Center Program " m.luded in our "COUNT DOWN SPECIAL" price ( all Todai! w«ni to continue to line pound' and inches until yuu are the tlim. I Dict<s> Center OFFER AV SUABLE AT PARTICIFATINC, DIET CENTERS Hastings — 1615 South Bedford • 948-4033 Next to Cappon s ... or Call Our Other Diet Centers: Plainwell (616) 685-6881 or Charlotte (517) 543 4800 1 ’’ HOURS Monday thru *r*day 700am lo 6 00 p m or Lai*'by Appointment Saturday 9 00 am toiZOONuw (VW) Indualriai DhRrict OI...YOUR Community can be read every week in Hastings BANNER The Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Approved appointment of Kevin Tobin aa Asriatant Chief of Pkno lake Fira Dept, for 2 year term offoctive immediately. Approved appointment of Chip Vickery a* 1st Copt, ef the Pino Laho Firo Dept, for 1 year term of • Approved appointment ol Don Herzog os 2nd Copt, of the Pine lake Fire Dept, for 1 year term of- The Prairieville Township Pfenning Commission THE St PPOBT VOl' NEED A perwnal counselor theft • hen you need her. every day $17 S. Hanevar, Apt. Heating*. Ml 49088 ■MOMTE DEMTLMM *335 I LOST IN POCNDS EAT REAL FOOD You wont be hungry No liquid d.elv or tavlelcvv boitd food here1 (30) days from the date of such sate. MUTUAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. FA. Mortgagee Dated this llth day of January, 1990. Braun, Kandrich, Finkboinor, Schafer 8 Murphy 201 Phoenix Building ■ay City, Michigan 48708 (2/15) Alexandra, bom Jan. 7 to Rick and Sophie in Epswitch. England. Proud grandparents are Princess and Hugo Anderson of Delton. (616) 455-0810 LEARN HOW TO KEEP IT OFF! | mission on Wednesday. February 7, 1990, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Homs to IT’S A GIRL Bob and Duska Brumm of Nashville would like to announce the birth of their daughter. Markellc Kayann, who was bom on Dec. 25, 1989 at 10:56a.m., weighing 4 lbs.. 14 ozs., and was 19 inches long. The proud grand­ parents are Jerry and Sharon Brumm, Dak Arm Thompson and Dennis and Debbie Morawski. Brittany Lynn Raffler bom at St. Mary’s Hospital on Dec. 28. to Greggory and Annette Raffler. Grandparents are Irwin and Agnes Harwood and Larry and Judy Raffler. Bom Jan. 13 to Brian and Dena Ogg of Delton. Time: 4:53 a.m. Weight: 4 lbs. 11 ozs. Bom Jan. 8 to Dan and Patricia Lipstraw of Hastings. Time: 4:22 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. I4M ozs. Bom Jan. 16 to Edward and Maria Gorodcnski of Nashville. Time: 10:46 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 44 ozs. Dick and Lois Baylor of Delton would like to announce die birth of their granddaughter, •All ond malarial* ir**d mwl the high itandordt set by the American Denial Ast'n. ‘Our on premite* lab provide* individual * efficient set vice. 'Free denture eon*ultaiion t examination. OR CONTINUE FREE UNTIL YOU DO! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On Nov. 7. 1989 the Sth Orcutt Court of Sorry County. Michigan judged in favor of the plain­ tiffs). Robert T. Hayes 4 Wibna G. Hayes ond against the defondantfs). Craig WlNtam Cherry. On Jon. 26. 1990 at public auction te bo held at the oast stops of the Court House, 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Ml in this county. I aboil after for sale lo the highest bidder all of the right. trite and interest of defendants) in ond to mo following property: The South one-half of lot 15 Glasgow's Super­ visor Plot, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Libor 3 of Mats, Pogo 3. City of Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan. Dote: Doc. 21. 1989 Donald Glasgow, Dept. Sheriff (1 725) debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof: NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of lhe power of sole contained in sold Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, ntsties is hereby given that on the 15th day of February. 1990, at 10:00 in lhe fore­ noon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Easterly step* of the Barry County Courthouse In the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan (that being lhe building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry lo held) of the promise* described in said Mortgage, or so much therefore as may be necessary to pay the amount duo of said Mar*B®8». with interest thereon at seven and threequarters percent (7.750%) per annum, and all legal cost*, expense* and charges, including lhe attorney fees allowed by tow, and also any sum* which may bo paid by the undersigned to protect Its Merest in the promises, which said promisos are deserted as follows: Land located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan described a* follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway M-37 (formerly Battle Croak and Hastings Stage Rood), with the North line of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range B West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, said point being South 89*38*35" East, 1877.9 foot from the Northwest corner of said Section 16, thence 165 foot along the centerline of said M-37 and the arc of a curve to the toft whoso radius is 3819.Bl foot and whose chord boors South 03VS6" West, 164.99 loot, thence 125 foot along said cantorRne and the arc of a curve to the left whoso radius is 3819.81 foot and whoso chord boars South 01*22*36" West, 134.99 foul to the true ptace of beginning, thence 125 foot along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the loft whose radios is 3819.81 foot, and whose chord boars South 003004** Iasi, 134.99 feet, thence North 89*38*35“ West. 230 foot, thence North 0030*04" West, 125 foot, thence South 8938*35" East, 290 feet to the Farm Bureau is Watching Out for Your Best Interests in Lansing and Washington, D.C. PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE. • Prompt Payment • National Marketing and Legislation • Right to Farm Law • Disaster Relief Programs • Farmland Prtservaiion (P.A. 116) • Sales Tax Exemption for Agricultural Inputs • Family Farm Develop ment Loan Program • Food for Peace Program Bargaining Legislation Including P1K Certificales • Maiket-Orienled Farm Legislation ■BMKNKM n^FHIUI BUUM) AH interested persons ore invited to be present PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Prairieville Township Hail 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2*64 (1/18) meeting cairea »o oroer r:ou p.m. All board members present. Minute* and treasurers reports approved. Dutiloyer for 1990 was discussed. Approved budget adjustments. Recommended library budget for 1990-91 of $47,330.00. Bills road in the following amounts: General Fund SI .534.29: Hickory Fire $4,067.67. Police Fund $1,312.55 plus payroll*. These wore approved. Meeting adjourned al 8:20 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William 8. Wooer, Supervisor (1/18) Appravod appointment of Leroy Hope as 1st Lt. of the Pino Lake Are Dept, for 1 year term effocApproved appointment of Doug Fenwick aa 2nd Lt. of the Pino Lake Fire Dept, for 1 yoor term of- Approved a foe schedule for the Center Street pdHUng and access site. Approved amendment to hall uso rules so as to charge $15.00 for resident or non-resident use as wolf os provide a $25.00 key and cleaning deposit, aeefosing TOPS weekly mtgs. and Lake Associa­ tion mtgs. Scheduled mooting to work on 90/91 budget for 1*23*90 at 6:00 p.m. at Township Hall. Accepted Nap Ace Hardware bid* for etoctrical upgrade of service at Hall. Accepted resignation of Chief Thomas Pennock oHecttvo 1-24-90. Approved appointment of Doug Seividgo os tem­ porary Acting Chief os of 1-3-90 at $7.00 per hour. Approved to assign Midkiff and Linker as com­ mittee to review and interview applicant* for Chief of Police and to moke recommendations to Board. Approved payment of outstanding bill* totaling $4,266.28. Janette Emlg, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (1/18) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18. 1990 home from work later than usual, and we have held supper tor him. He has been late because he’s been driving home a co-worker who lives on the other side of town. We didn't learn un­ recently that lhe co-worker was woman. (I had assumed it was a man.) til Legal Notice (MKNNANCC NO. 1-90 CONMMKM POWCR COMPANY OAS ANDJOO EUCWC HtANCHMC (MDNtANCC AN ORDINANCE. granting lo CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY. its successors and assign*. th* right, power and authority to lay. maintain and operate go* mains pipet and services, and to construct, maintain ond commer cially use electric lines con­ sisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms. guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical ap­ pliances on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas and/or electric business in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I. GRANT TERM. The Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, hereby grants to lhe Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the "Grantee.” the right, power ond authority lo lay. maintain ond operate gas mains, pipes and services, ond to construct, main­ tain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers ond other electrical appliances on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a focal gas and/or electric business in lhe Charter Township ol Hastings, Barry County, Michigan lor a period of thirty years. SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power ond authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things re­ quired by the terms hereof. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No street, alley, bridge, highway or other public place used by said Granlee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored lo lhe same order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee's structures and equipment shall bo so placed on either side of the highways os net io unnecessarily interfere with lhe use thereof for highway pur­ poses. All ol Grantee's wires carrying electricity shall be securely fastened so us not to endanger or Injure persons or property in said highways. The Grantee shall have lhe right to trim trees if necessary in the conducting of such business, sub­ ject. however, to the supervision of the highway authorities. SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Charter Township free and harmless from all loss, costs ond expense to which it moy bo subject by reason ol the negligent construction ond maintenance of lhe structures ond equipment hereby authorized. In -—»■ ...... l« rnmm»nr«d nnnintt the Charter Township on account of lhe permission herein granted, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township and save it free ond harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power ond authority herein granted are not exclusive. The right to do a gas business and the right to do an electric business hereunder are several, and such rights may be separately exer­ cised, owned ond transferred. Either manufac­ tured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. SECTION 6. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall from time to time extend its gas and electric systems to ond within said Charter Township, ond shall furnish gas or electricity to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable lows, rules and regulations. SECTION 7. RATES. The Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants ol said Charter Township lor gas and/or electricity furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commission or its suc­ cessors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas and electric rates and rules regulating such service in said Charter Township, are hereby granted. Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefore being made by either said Charter Township acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon six­ ty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COM­ MISSION. JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shall, os to all other conditions and elements of service, both gas and electric, not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of lhe Michigan Public Service Commission or its suc­ cessors. applicable to gas or electric service in said Charter Township. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease ond bo of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the some in writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between soid Charter Township and said Grantee. We hereby certify that the faregoing ordinance was duly enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, on the 8th day of January. 1990. Richard C. Thomas Township Supervisor Attest: Juanita A. Slocum TownshipClerk (1/18) Ann Landers Avoiding “killer” is up to you Dear Readers: The dream of every person over 30 is a magic pill taken before each meal that will remove all the calories. In lhe absence of that magic pill wc con­ tinue to try dozens of diets, spend a fortune on exercise equipment and health club member­ ships. and even hire trainers who will come to our homes and work out with us. “Tilin’’ is supposed to be beautiful, even though some of the top models look emaciated and consumptive. Butter is out; margarine is in. Eggs are no longer considered the All­ American breakfast because of what we have learned about cholesterol. Cereals are suppos­ ed to be wonderful for you. and millions of health nuts hae become addicted to oat bran. We read so much about what is good for us and what is bad that the pictured as become muddied. Advertising is so slick wc don't know what to believe. So here arc some hard facts from the September issue of Fortune magazine that could help put things in the pro­ per perspective. The author. Brian O’Reilly makes it clear that avoiding the common killers is largely up to you. Did you know that: Cardiovascular disease causes nearly half of the deaths in lhe United Staes. This year 1.5 million Americans will suffer a heart attack and 500,000 will die. 300.000 before reaching a hospital. About 45 percent of the coronaries will hit people under 65. Strokes will kill another 150.000. Most strokes are preventable. Your chances of getting cancer are half the risk of heart disease and stroke, but cancer is still the second biggest killer. More people die of lung cancer than any other kind. Cigarette smoking accounts for nearly 85 percent of all lung cancer. Women who smoke gets wrinkles sooner. Vegetables such as broccoli. Brussels sprouts and carrots seem to improve the odds against digestive tract cancers. Men in their 50s who exercise regularly have more energy, a better sex life and can work longer hours than those who don't. The role of diet is unclear but it seems to be a factor in about one-third of all cancers. The villian seems to be dietary fat, according to the surgeon general's report on nutrition. The person least likely to get cancer doesn't smoke or drink (or drinks in moderation) and eats lots of vegetables. If you don’t smoke, cholesterol is the greatest threat to your health because it clogs the arteries and causes heart attacks. Stress has long been fingered as a killer, but the facts are that mist stress, including cons­ tant worry, is not fatal in itself. The real villian is chronic anger. The person who finds himself constantly screaming at the morons and chtselers who try to get ahead of him in line is the one who is at risk for heart trouble. Dr. Redford Williams, a Duke University in­ ternist specializing in stress, said. "The rushing-around workaholic is not al risk as long as stress is not a stimulus for anger.' ’ He noted that more than 15 percent of the 25-ycar-old doctors and lawyers who scored high in hostility tests were dead by 50. The message to all you volatile, hottempered types is simply this: If you want to live to a ripe old age — cool it. Let son mess up his own life Dear Ann Landers: Our Phi Beta Kappa, son. age 22. is living at home and working in a department store until he decides on further schooling. “Neil” is a pleasure to have around. He's a son any parent would be proud of. Also working in the store is a 29-year-old woman who has an 8-month-old child. She is separated and has filed for a divorce. Her husband, by the way is 21. She divorced a previous husband to marry him. For several months Neil has been coming RN - LPN Part time, first and second shiff. Wages negotiable, based oh ex­ perience. Benefit package. Con­ tact L. Glover, R.N., Director of Nursing for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945*2407 Hastings^ Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TUZLVEL SERIES featuring ... EGGS IN ONE BASKET! Generally speaking, this is not considered a good policy ... but, most families depend on one good bank. They choose one that can provide all of the services to sere every need when it comes to money matters. We Supply ... Nearly every service a bank can provide... Savings and checking accounts • Loans for any good reason at all • Drive through and automatic banking • Direct deposit • Safety deposit boxes • Free notary service • Wire transfers • Banking by mail • Night depository • U.S. Savings Bond sales and redemptions • I.R.A.'s • Discount brokerage service • And numerous other extras! Our Customers arc our Main Concern! West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to S 100.000.00 Dick Massey Presenting ... “Along the Mexican Border” ifCtmfomJn to TsouiaJ ^^®^arratedl^ersorr^®® Friday, Jan. 19 • 7 pm II Woman should pay own way Dear Ann Landers: I am tired <>i your sex ist. female-chauvinist garbage, and particular­ ly P.O.’cd by your biased position in dating. In your view, all that is expected of the woman is that she be presentable, reasonably pleasant and not let the guy lay a hand on her. The man. however, is required to furnish lhe car, the gas. a gift/flowcrs, the dinner, un­ divided attention and treat her with respect. I have news for you. lady. Women can’t have it both ways and men shouldn't put up with such one-sided foolishness. Men don’t enjoy being taken for granted financially any more than women enjoy being taken for granted sexually. Women should be willing to pay for half of everything or admit that they are less than equal. Any female who has a problem with this isn’t worth taking out. — Liberated in Mpis. Dear Lib: Maybe if you took the 5 signs off your eyeballs you could see better. These says it’s not uncommon for a woman to pick up half the tab. ] have no problem with that. You seem to think that if the man pays the tab. this entitles him to “lay a hand on her.” It is this altitude that creates such labels as “jerks” and “losers.” this I was upset last fall when Neil told me that he and "Jill” were going to Tennessee for four days to watch lhe leaves turn. My hus­ band said I uas crazy, that it was none of my business, and to keep quiet. I felt strongly that a 29-ycar-old married woman should not be encouraging a 22-year-old fellow, and that the whole thing was immoral. I have not met Jill nor do I wish to until she is divorced. Both Neil and my husband think I am behaving badly. I admit that I'm unsure of myself and need some advice. What do you think. Ann? — Ohio Mother. Dear Ohio Mother: I think you’re fighting a losing battle, and if you aren't careful you will dig yourself into a hole that will be very hard to get out of. Granted, the woman's history leaves much to be desired, and I can understand why you aren't crazy about your son’s choice, but here are the facts: Today a woman who has filed for divorce is not considered married. Your refusal to meet her draws battle lines that will make the eventual meeting strained and unpleasant. Your best bet is to shift gears. Mother. Reverse your strategy, invite Jill to dinner and be gracious if it kills you. More than one 22-year-old has made a miserable marriage just to show mama (or papa) that he or she cannot be fold what to do. The bottom line is this: it’s your son's life and if he louses it up he will be the one to suffer the consequences. War's she truth about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? ‘‘The Lomdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute in- • formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or ; money order for $3.65 (this includes postage ; and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O., Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. On Canada send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: The sale of two Michigan newspapers, along with others in North Tonawanda. N.Y. and North Adams, Mass., to American Publishing Company of West Frankfurt. DI., has been reported. The Michigan papers are the South Haven Daily Tribute and the Ionia Sentinel-Standard. The Sentinel publishes West County News, which is distributed in the Lake Odessa area each Monday. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 8 for Roy Lapo of Indianapolis. The Rev. Keith Laidler led the service at Lakewode Cemetery. He was a younger brother of Mrs. Dale (Ivah) Griffin of Sherbrooke Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. Irene Gustavsen of Six Lakes, daughter of his cousin, the late Lola Lapo Klingaman, reports that her aunt Verda Bigelow of Midland has now reached the age of 100. She is at the King's Daughter home. Some interior partitions in lhe basement of Central United Methodist Church were removed Jan. 6 in preparation for an improve­ ment project that will provide meeting rooms and new restrooms. The nurseries had been renovated some years ago. Alyssa Marie is lhe name of lhe daughter born Dec. 28 lo Troy Jones and Carol Morgan at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Grand­ parents are Emory Johnson of Barryton, Thelma Jones of Lansing and Richard Jones of Lake Odessa. Great-grandparents arc the Odell Morgans of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beden of Haslett. At birth she weighed 7 lbs. I'/6 ounces, and she joins 2-year-old sister Heather at home. Harlan MacDowell of Grand Ledge called his aunt Ruth Peterman recently to tell her that his wife Betty’s mother. Vivian, fell at home on Christmas morning. She underwent surgery on her hip and will remain in Sparrow Hospital for therapy and care until she is able to be transferred to a nursing home. It is ex­ pected that she then will be able to return to the MacDowell home. Joel Pepper, a trustee of the Lake Odessa village council, will be resigning his post and has accepted the newly-created position of director of finance for the village. He will be working with clerk Vera Kauffman, who will retire in March. A very interesting letter was sent to the “Friends of Mary Walton” at holiday time by her granddaughter, Mary Davidson of Essex­ ville. Mrs. Walton is in a medical facility at Essexville and was a former resident of this area years ago and enjoyed an open house for her 100th birthday. She will soon be 103 years old. One of the letters was sent to Ruth Peter­ man. who has known Mary since she was a child. Mrs. Walton lived in the Hastings area for some years. Friends of the Library, at their January meeting, were pleased to read information shared by Robert Gierman about the movie “The Bear" and the book. Much of the infor­ mation dealt with preparations in Owosso for the visit of French movie director JeanJacques Annaud just prior to lhe American premier showing of his movie, which had grossed millions in 12 countries in Europe before it was brought to American audiences. There are live interviews for television sta­ tions aad other news media al Curwood Cas­ tle, home of James Oliver Curwood, who wrote the original book “The Grizzly Bear.” Preach translations of other Curwood books were oa display at the castle in anticipation of the director’s visit. He recognized one end of the castle as being of Burgundy style and the opposite end as being Norman style. His own home outside Paris is a transformed water min and it bean resemblance to portions of the cattle. Postscripts co the text, written by bran Conger, who edits the Curwood Collec­ tor, included assurance from Curwood's granddaughter, Amy, that the incident in which the grizzly could have killed the hunter actually had happened to her grandfather. Later in the week, some of the members had opportunity to read the book and then to see the movie al the Ionia theater. The book gives many details that could not be translated into movie production. Ruth Peterman wishes to express her ap­ preciation to all those who remembered her at Christmas time for gifts, telephone calls and visits front those who have assisted her during the past year. She cannot tell everyone personally. A letter from the Rev. Gary Evans to fra liter parishioners of the Congregational Church tells of their family. Wanda is back al work. Daughter Tracie is in her second year at Taylor University in Upland. Ind. Todd is a freshman at Highland School and is with the Congregational Church in Highland. Mich. The Rev. and Mrs. John Harkness of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter, Joan Harkness, io Dean LeClair, son of Pete and Dorothy LaClair of Summer. The bride-elect attended Lake Odessa schools and is now employed at Gratiot Community Hospital. The future groom is employed at the First division of General Motors. A June 23 wedding is being ptaane* Evelyn Barnum is now listed a« a represen­ tative of Yager Realty. A smaller than usual number attended the January meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Thursday night because of the sadden saow storm which was added to the day’s strong winds. Ernst Fleeter and wife Barbara of Grand Ledge were present, and he related Ms experiences leading up to his sur­ render to the American troops in June 1944 aad hte months in prison camps in the United Stales, where he worked on farms and a cann­ ing factory in Michigan, Illinois and Texas. He, experienced several new foods and dimates and a variety of supervision. Back in Berlin, he apprenticed in the photography field, met his wife in West Berlin, married and never went back to the East. They came to Michigan in 1957. Along with his presenta­ tion, aa article from a 1944 Lake Odessa Wave was read about the prison camp on the grounds of the Lake Odessa Canning Com­ pany, where German prisoners worked in lhe fields, in the factory, planted thousands of pine trees on Reed property, built a swimming pool aad played soccer. The February meeting will feature Michael Hook of Hastings with a Lincoln program. HELP WANTED > f | We have these Positions Open: . I " I • Our journey storts in Californio, extends into exotic Baja. California ond the Sea of Cortez, along the Arizona' Mexican border, into New Mexico, through Big Bend National Park in Texas and finishes in Aransas Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Ride an aerial tramway, see the world's largest concentration of windmills, explore 500-ft. toll sand dunes near Yuma. Arizona and the holy lands of the Indians. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM Fidittj mfaMt x O' the door ^hi»W»dmigion| . . . un/y.- • Progressive Die Setter for Automatic Press 2 to 3 years experience required I WET BASEMENT? I I • Production Supervisor with Die Setting I I Experience I ■ • Mig Welders | * Apply In Person at... ■ W .WISE I iyjg^^=5£P====------ I '129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126 % Hastings. Michigan 49058 | I | 8 f GUARANTEED rJSU WATERPROOFING SaMng MfcAigan Since tm n/j j FOR FREE ESTIMATES Can Toil Fr—: 1400443 4232 tn Grana RapMa: 243-7870 , , ' ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 — Page 9 Delton grid star jailed in assault J-Ad Graphics News Service KALAMAZOO - The former Delton Kel­ logg High School football star charged with assaulting a Kalamazoo man will stand trial on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Richard D. Bleach, 19, of Battle Creek, was bound over for trial Tuesday after a pre­ liminary examination in Kalamazoo District Court before Judge Donald E. James. No trial date has been set and Bleach is free on $50,000 bond. Bleach, a student at Hope College, was ore of two people charged in a Jan. 5 assault that left a Western Michigan University student badly hurt. David E. Geib, 27, of Kalamazoo, was hospitalized at Bronson Methodist Hospital with severe head wounds after the assault at his home at 1330 Jefferson St He was in fair condition Wednesday at the Kalamazoo hospital Family members told police earlier Geib had been beaten with an aluminum baseball bat. A second defendant, Ronald Brieriy, 20, of Richland, will face preliminary exam Jan. 29. He is charged with illegal entry. Earlier, Bleach and Brieriy told police they went to Geib's home because ore of Geib's roommates had assaulted ore of their friends. Witnesses told police Bleach and Brieriy forced their way into Geib's home. A fight January thaw... A reading of 47 degrees in downtown Hastings on Jan. 16 Is somewhat unusual, but as the saying goes, "You ain't seen nothin' yet." After the fog crept into Barry County Tuesday, delaying and closing schools, the temperatures climbed as high as the mid-50s Wednesday and thunderstorms and lightening made things look more like April than the dead of winter. Special conference for young girls set next week A conference focusing on math, science and girls in third through fifth grade will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. The meeting is the culminatiofl ofwork by three Hastings teachers and is the start of a new awareness program for the district The girls and their parents will listen to women speakers who work in math and science fields. They will also receive hand­ outs and encouragement in those more scien­ tific areas. "We're starting to build awareness of lhe problems girls face getting into careers if they don't have strong math and science back­ grounds." said John Merritt, Central Elemen­ tary teacher. He joins Central teacher Emmalene McConnell and elementary science instructor Jan Lawson on the Girls + Math + Science Choices Committee. The conference is the first of two major goals of the committee this year. The second is a teacher orientation session, in which en­ couraging and discouraging practices toward young ladies and the sciences are pointed out. Teachers and parents alike can send mes­ sages to girls, said Merritt "They don't realize that what they do some­ times affects the girls. Even the wrong toys make a difference," he noted. Merritt said the is the first annual confer­ ence. Others are likely to be held the same time each year. Feedback, so far, has been positive. "A lot of people have shown interest. Teachers have called up from other buildings and told us that they'd like to help if we need any," he added. "You get this started and you find out that other people are also interested but didn't know where to start* Although the conference is being held at the high school, it is not a school function. The local chapter of American Association of University Women will bake cookies and serve them with punch at lhe gathering.. A $5 per-family fee is charged lo cover the cost of materials, speakers and refreshments. For more information, parents should con­ tacts their daughters' school offices. Partici­ pation is limited to 100. Schools not worried about minor violations J-Ad Graphics News Services Three minor violations reported by two school accrediting firms do not concern Hastings school administrators. The trio were reported between the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the University of Michigan accrediting division. Both agencies periodically evaluate education systems. Schools with accredita­ tion are deemed to be better quality schools, thus giving their graduates better chances of being accepted at institutions of higher educa­ tion. "Although we need to work on these viola­ tions, none of them are cause for alarm in terms of the high school losing its accredita­ tion," said Supt. Carl Schoessel at Monday's Board of Education meeting. Schools continued from page 1 changes and plan to attend additional meet­ ings on the issue. A decision is due by Jan. 25. Since that date is before the next board meeting, the panel agreed to let administra­ tors follow the changes further and consult with members of the board's finance commit­ tee before making a final decision. • As discussed at the December meeting, course title changes and course additions to the high school curriculum were approved. Title changes will affect classes in the mathematics, science and business depart­ ments. Proposed course additions are advanc­ ed placement government and advanced place­ ment economics. Also discussed at the meeting were text­ books for the two advanced placement cours­ es and computer applications for business. All three were approved Monday evening. • The next board meeting will be Monday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. The infractions involve the library, secre­ tarial staff and the certification of a teacher. Tb- library expenditures are too low, cl. at one of the agencies. However, Scnoessel said the school's records show oth­ erwise. "According to our records, we not only meet the standards, we surpass the standards," he said. The second violation is insufficient clerical help at the high school. The third, he said, refers to a teacher who does not have the training requirements made by North Central. That instructor, however, does meet Michigan certification require­ ments, he said. "So that person certainly is well suited to leach," he said. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who’s moved away, give them something that's "homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Call 948-8051 broke out when Geib attempted to stop them. Ore witness said Bleach and Brieriy chased Geib out of the house, striking him with a blunt object and causing him to trip down steps leading to the house. Either the blow or the fall knocked him unconscious. Brieriy, formerly of Delton, has said the pair only went to the house lo talk with Geib's roommate. When they refused to leave, Geib attacked them with the baseball bat Brieriy said Bleach suffered a head wound that required 13 stitches to close. County’s first Police Chaplains installed Area ministers who will form the first Barry County Police Chaplains Corps were sworn in to duty Tuesday night by County Sheriff David Wood (right) during ceremonies at the Houseman Hall of the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The men will be offering religious and spiritual assistance to 77 full-time and 30 part-time area law en­ forcement officers and their families. Taking the oath are (from left) Dale Wells, Jim Noggle, Elmer Faust Kevin ¥ Eady, Jim Barrett, deputy chief of the chaplains; and Bruce Stewart, chief of the corps. Most state crops rebound from drought LANSING (AP) - Michigan crop re­ bounded last year from the revere draught of 1988, yielding record crop of com, dty beam and hay, the Michigan Agricultural Sutmici Service said Favorable fall weather followed ready ideal summer growing conditions for several crape, the state-federal agency said in a written statement. Record yields were common io the state's southern regions, but scam rainfall caused below normal yields in much of Northern Michigan, the statement said. Corn production statewide in 1989 reached nearly 223 million bushels, nearly double the drought-depleted harvest of the previous year. Grain yields averaged 113 bushels an acre, breaking the old recon! of 107 set in 1982. Dry bean production was more than double Work continues on courthouse restoration In the photo below, footings have been put in place for the handicapped accessible ramp to be installed at the rear of the Barry County Courthouse. The work Is part of a $1.35 million renovation of the building, financed by voter-approved millage. The project manager has said the foundation of the 1896 building, uncovered here, is In excellent condition. As soon as the ramp is in place, an opening will be created to the lower level. The photo at right Is a view from inside the courthouse, through the window arch above the north door.Constructlon workers will be an everyday sight as work on the restoration picks up pace. The bottom photo on the right, shows that the red brick and sandstone courthouse won’t look the same for awhile as workers bring in the equipment they need to renovate the building. This scaffold will probably be used to access the third floor, since no exterior work is scheduled right now. (Photos by Jean Gallup). the low output of 1988, with record yields averaging 1300 pounds an acre, the agency said. Total hay production was 52 million tore, up 23 percent from 1988 and averaging a record 336 lane per acre. Alfalfa hay yields came M> 33 tons an acre, matching the exist­ ing record. Soybean production increased 11 percent from 1981. Harvested acreage declined, but yields increased from 29 bushels aa acre in 1988 to 36 last year, equaling the record set in 1987. Sugar beet production was up 10 percent from 1988. lhe average yield of 173 tons an acre was below normal, but the sugar content of the crop was excellent, the statement said. Acreage urad tor cm adage reared io normal level, I, 1989, While Ulage yield, wereawly double those of the prrviou, year, Speenoire oil production iacreaaed 69 re­ cent front I9U level,. Nationally, com production reached aa atinned 7.33 billion btubel, lut year, up 53 percent from 19U. Avenge yield, of 1161 btuhel, en acre needy matched the record of 119.6 Kt in 1967. Soybean productioo nationwide wu eaiaaled it 1.93 billion buhel, ud dry bean production totaled 24.1 million hundred­ weight lut year. Production of both crape wu up 24 percent from i988 levela, the statement Mid. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 MAT POWER Barry County wrestling teams strong for a variety of reasons Dave Furrow’s Hastings' wrestling teams have won back to back Twin Valley league meet titles. Saxons bury Harper Creek in wrestling 47-18 Hastings 47 ... Harper Creek IB I03 Shayne Horon tec. fall over S. Spencer.. 19-3 112 lorn Brighton moj. dec. by C. KellyKM) 119 Jeff Furrow pinned by C. Seeberger .... 1:01 125 Scott Chipman drew with J. Piper5-5 130 Brian Redmon maj. dec. R. Cohoon14-2 135 Jeremy Moiville dec. by C. Carlisle6-3 140 Scott Redman pinned W. Fulcher4:55 145 Brian Heath dec. by D. Sutfln8-6 152 Kirk Ziegler pinned B. Warner2:57 160 Scott McKeever pinned M. Onda2:30 171 Joson Hetherington pinned J. Ray . . .2:56 189 Jamie Murphy pinned D. Dull2:58 275 Chod Lundquist pinned J. Harvey1:22 EXMBITION 103 119 125 130 135 140 145 160 171 130 135 Don Allen pinned S. Hooker ;55 Matt Healy pinned by T. McConihay2:53 Tony Williams pinned by M. Carlise1:53 Tim Doroff moj. dec. by R. Kalisz18-10 Dave Ehredt pinned by M. McConville ... 1:33 Dave Andrus pinned S. Niswender4:48 Todd Scheck pinned by D. Cole5:38 Tom Dawson pinned A. Williams3:39 Terry Harrington pinned E. Gymer:45 Jon Andrus dec K. Hutt9-3 Ken Lambeth pinned D. Martineau1:59 Hastings IB ... Lakeview 44 103 S. Horan dec. by T. Mosumolo 6-8 112 T. Brighton pinned by B. Weiss:42 119 J. Furrow pinned by K. Soroghan3:02 125 S. Chipman dec. by R. Varga7-6 130 B. Rodman pinned J. Hitt3:04 135 S. Redmon pinned by 8. LaRochelle1:56 140 J. Miller tech, loll by K. Ranger19-4 145 D. Slaughter pinned by T. Lopez2:55 152 K. Ziegler dec. Damon Feasel7-4 160 S. McKeever dec. by T. McCrumb3-2 171 J. Hetherington dec. K. Podlewski4-2 189 J. Murphy pinned T. Reed4:46 275 C. Lundquist pinnod by R. O'Brian2:30 103 D. Allan pinned W. Siddell2:25 112 M. Healy pinned B. Badger2:21 125 J. Andrus dec. by R. Holczman7-2 130 T. Doroff pinned by J. O Donnell 2:10 135 J. Moiville pinned A. Cole2:42 140 K. Lambeth dec. by K. Schmidt9-7 140 B. Thayer dec. by 5. Blyvis .......................... 4-1 145 T. Scheck dec. by L. Neslelle7-3 171 T. Dawson pinned K. Harshman1:22 189 T. Harrington dec. by T. Windstone14-9 975 J. Stout pinned by G. Inobnit1:57 COMSTOCK HON-VARSITY RESULTS won 2 1 0 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 3 . 3 3 2 2 lost 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 The reasons for the success are varied, say the coaches, but there are common threads in each program which binds them all together. The first is continuity in coaching. Mid­ dleville’s Tom Lehman, who recently won his 200th dual match, is the dean of area coaches with 18 years as Trojan mentor. Dave Fur­ row, with well over 100 career wins at Hastings, has been at that school 16 years while Chris Ricketts has been at Maple Valley for 13 seasons, Heethuis at Delton for 12 and Lakewood’s Bob Veitch there for 10 years. Such stability in coaching leads to strong programs as coaches have time to gain muchneeded experience, develop ties to youngsters within the school and establish a proper work ethic among team members. Such a factor is one of the main comerstones of success, say the coaches. “The length of time the coaches have been al each school is important,” Lehman says. "They’ve been around; they know what it takes to build a winning program and that’s important.” "It’s a big part of it,” admits Veitch of coaching longevity paralleling success. “When a coach quits, and I don't care what sport it is, you lose some kids for a couple years. It’s a sign of insecurity in kids, but it’s there.” Once a program tastes success, youngsters are often drawn to the sport. In other words success breeds success. “When you have success it’s catchy,” of­ fers Lehman. “Kids like to be a pert of something which is good for them. They like to be a pert of something successful.” Veitch says that success not only is con­ tagious within a school, but within an entire county. When one county school sees another consistently winning there is natural jealousy Sports place 2nd — — _ __ 4th 1st 2nd 2nd __ 1st 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd Hastings remained unbeaten in junior varsi­ ty play with a 59-5! win over Harper Creek last Friday. The Saxons arc now 8-1 overall and 5-0 in the Twin Valley. Ahead only 15-14 at the end of one quarter. Hastings trailed by as many as four in the se­ cond quarter before tying the game in the last minute of the half, 28-28. Hastings outscored the Beavers 13-10 in the third period and never trailed again. Trent Weller had 18 points and Ryan Nichols 14 for Hastings. Matt Brown had five assists and eight points while Chris Youngs ha- Mght points and I0 rebounds. and has slowly built its freestyle program for the last four years. The coaches say quality junior high and freestyle programs act as an important "feeder system” to the varsity. Kids are ex­ posed to conditioning and wrestling fun­ damentals early and thus can often contribute to the vanity as freshmen. “It gives them exposure and undemanding of what the sport is all about,” says Veitch, who had a pair of freshmen win over 30 mat­ ches last winter. “The concept of the sport is a big thing. Sometimes a ftrsi year kid is kwi in the dark the whole year if they haven’t been exposed to the sport.” Furrow isn't sold on the idea of developing youngsters at an early age, but does recognize there are some definite positives. “Maybe it is overemphasized, but the good kids can find out early if they can excel, he says. Heethuis says it isn’t uncommon for Delton to start four or five freshmen a year. “By the time he’s a freshman a kid has already wrestled six to seven years,” Heethuis says. “Experience is what makes a great difference.” Though the coaches are not united on lhe idea, some say Barry County’s rural nature gives them an advantage over the city schools of Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek. Furrow says it is a matter of a work ethic developed early on the farm. "Farm kids have a lot to do with it,” he says. “They’ve been raised with a work ethic which is not the same as city kids. Many are accustomed to working hard on the farm and city kids don’t necessarily have that exposure Middleville’s Tom Lehman to hard, physical labor.” Lehman ^rees with that assessment, but takes the argument a step further. He says rural communities seem to take their sports more seriously because there is simply less for youngsters to become involved with in a smaller town. “The community aad its sports is a focal point,” Lehman contends. Adds Heethuis, “Certainly the smaller community leads to rally around their teams. 1 think we saw that with our unbeaien football team in ’87. It’s a factor and I think that's dif­ ferent in the inner city.” Though the coaches can agree on the reasons for Barry County possessing outstan­ ding wrestling programs, there is the most simple of reasons which coaches can overlook: talent. The five area schools have been graced with an abundance of individual talent throughout the 1980s. “Right now we have a good cycle of kids, and that’s the way it is through all Middleville teams,’ admits Lehman. “We just seem to be getting the good ethlrwt ” A fact which doesn’t surprise opponents of Bany County wrestling teams. Area Standings, Scorers — TWIN VALLEY Sturgis Albion Marshall Hastings Harper Creak.... Lakeview Coldwater Hillsdale 54(94) M (8-1) .3-2 (7-2) 3-2(54) 2-3(4-51 1-4 (2-8) 14(1-7) 04(1-7) Bronson5-0 (7-2) Pennfleld4-1 (8-1) Maple Volley4-1 (5-2) Bellevue2-2 (4-3) St. Philip2-3 (5-5) Olivet04 (1-6) Springfield0-5(1-10) KVA Paw Paw4-0 (4-2) ..ttawan3-2 (34) Kalamazoo Christian2-1 (3-3) Parchment2-2 (4-3) Kalamazoo Christian2-2 (3-5) Hackett 2-2(24) Delton 14(1-7) Galesburg-Augusta1-3 (2-5) OK BLUE Calvin Christian6-0 (7-2) Byron Center5-1 (7-2) Middleville4-2 (4-3} Kelloggsvllle3-3 (5-3) Godwin3-3 (6-3) Hamilton 24(34) Comstock Park14 (1-7) Lee04(0-7) CAPITAL CIRCUIT Jayvee eagers top Harper Creek 59-51 and the urge to do something about it. "You see another school doing well and you try to work your team to reach that caliber of success.” he says. The second thread which binds the county schools together is the emergence of strong junior high programs and freestyle programs. Lakewood, for instance, had 125 kids in its freestyle program a year ago and averages nearly 20 kids a year on the junior high team while Hastings' numbers range between 25 and 30 at the middle school level and 40-45 in the freestyle program. Delton has over 100 kids in its freestyle program, and Middleville has almost 40 bids in its junior high program Sports. • • at a glance No cheering in the pressbox Hastings’ Nick Williams and Tom Vos...Saxons* two leading scorers. SMAA EXHISmOM 103 Tom Brighton Dan Allen 112 Matt Healy 119 Jett Furrow 130 Jon Andrus Dave Ehredt 135 Scott Redman Jeremy Moiville Brod Thayer Ken Lambeth 140 Darrell Slaughter Dave Andrus 145 Chod McKeever 189 Travis Turnes Jeff Stout Hastings upped its Twin Valley wrestling mark to 3-1 Tuesday night with a 47-18 win over Harper Creek. The Saxons are 8-4 overall. Hastings had five pins in the meet, in­ cluding each weight dais 152 through 275. Kirk Ziegler at 1S2 won in 2:57, Scott McKeever at 160 won in 2:30, Jason Hether­ ington at 189 won in 2:58, Jamie Murphy at 189 won in 2:58 and Chad Lundquist at 275 won in 1:22. Scott Redman at 140 pinned his man at 4:55. Other Hastings wins were recorded by Shayne Horan at 103 in a technical fall 19-3 and Brian Redman at 130 in a 14-2 major decision. by Steve Vedder Sports Editor It hasn't been a well-kept secret for some time, but now the cat is completely out of the bag. Barry County wrestling teams are on a col­ lective roll. With Middleville’s recent ascension to the No. 1 spot in the Class B polls, a move which culminated a highly-successful decade for all five teams, Barry County is finally gaining credit as a hotbed of wrestling talent. “Il’s an unheralded powerhouse.” Delton coach Rob Heethuis says of Barry County. “People are starting to appreciate the caliber of wrestling we have here." The history of that success spans the majori­ ty of the 1980s, a time span which covers some impressive achievements. For example... • Hastings winning two straight Twin Valiey league meets and team district titles as well as a regional crown, and four Saxons winning state championships with three others taking second one one third. • Middleville compiling a 73-9 mark the last four years including 17 straight wins this winter, the Trojans winning their first O-K Blue crown last yea*- while currently earning lhe slate's No. 1 ranking in Class B. • Delton’s astounding 163-32 mark in duals the last 10 years with two unbeaien teams, four squads with over 20 wins and seven individual state medalists. • Lakewood and its 56-10-1 dual mark since 1986, its three slate medalists, and its six straight second place finishes in the Capital Circuit to state power Eaton Rapids. • Maple Valley and its SMAA crown and two individual stale champions since lhe mid-1980s. Charlotte4-0 (8-1) Okemos3-1 (6-2) Lakewood 2-2 (8-3) Eaton Rapids 1-2 (5-4) LCC 1-2 (3-5) Mason 1-2 (2-5) SCORERS Thompson, Maple valley ... .7-215-30.7 Pranger, Middleville7-170-24.3 Dean, Middleville7-156-22.3 Hyde, Lakewood8-133-16.6 Hoeller, Maple valley7-109-15.6 Casteele. Maple Valley7-91-13.0 Vos. Hastingi9-111-12.3 Williams, Hastings9-107-11.9 Wooden, Delton8-89-11.1 DuitS, Lakewood8-81-10.1 Hubbert, Hastings9-81-9.0 Fanke, Delton 8-67-8.4 Saxons now 5-4 Hastings hopes to stick in Twin Valley basketball race Friday against Sturgis Hastings would like to keep the Twin Valley basketball race a three-team affair, but one more loss means the number of title con­ tenders is reduced by one. Hastings faces a must-win situation Friday when it hosts Sturgis in a key game for both teams. A loss dashes lhe Saxons’ (5-4 overall, 3-2 league) already faint title hopes while the streaking Trojans (9-0, 5-0) need a win to keep pace with co-frontrunner Albion (8-1, 5-0). . The Trojans are playing outstanding basket­ ball at the moment, having buried their first five league opponents by an average of just under 20 points per game. League stats show Sturgis second in offense at 63.6 points per game, and first in defense at a microscopic 43.8 points. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara said Sturgis, ranked —in the state in Class B. has always been noted for its highly-successful slow, methodical style of play. "They’re holding opponents way down and their scores are lower than, say, Albion,” O'Mara said. “It’s a typical Sturgis team.” O’Mara is concerned with his team’s lack of offense. Since coming back from the Christmas break Hastings has averaged only 54.3 points per game in splitting four con­ tests. In five games before lhe break Hastings was averaging 63 points while winning three of five. "O’Mara said the slump isn’t the fault of poor shot selection or lack of quality shooters. The shots simply haven’t fallen since pouring in 83 points against Delton on Dec. 19. “We’re running the offense and getting the shot.” he said. "We’re just not making it." Hastings will be coming off its worst offen­ sive showing of the season. The Saxons hit a season low 31 percent (15 of 48) while scor­ ing 42 points against Harper Creek last Fri­ day. The 42 points are the lowest scored by a Saxon team since a 51-42 loss to Sturgis on Feb. 21, 1986. Prior to the Harper Creek game, Hastings had hit 53 percent from the field against Forest Hills Northern, but only 37 percent against Albion and 42 percent against Coldwater. "We just have to keep taking the good shot and hope we get better with each game,” O’Mara said. “But we have to have a good shooting game Friday.” Senior forward Tom Vos leads Hastings in scoring at 12.3 points, but Vos has run into problems the last two weeks, failing to score in double figures two of the last three games. Junior Nick Williams is second in scoring at li.9 white Scott Hubbert is third at nine points per game. On the positive side, O'Mara has developed a well-balanced team. In nine games, five dif­ ferent Saxons have led the team in scoring. Another positive aspect of the team is its defense. Hastings is only giving up 55 points per game. O'Mara said following the Harper Creek game his team again played well defensively. “Wc didn’t do that bad of job. Wc hung in there, but it makes for a long night when you always find yourself down by eight or 10 points,” he said. Following Sturgis on Friday. Hastings plays at Coldwater Jan. 26 and Hillsdale Jan. 30. It was Red Smith who first made lhe point decades ago, but the lesson seems lo have slipped past the media. Let there be no cheering in the pcessbox. Pick up a newspaper, flip to the sports section and read careftilly. You'll see South’s point has gone the way of the Aiwrwinr As we enter the final decade of the 20th century, there is an alarming trend amongst members of the sporting media lo act as cheerleaders. It’s a trend which, granted, is not especially dangerous because athletics are supposedly to be taken lightly. There is, as mature adults should realize but who often don’t, more to life than sports. The trend of cheerleading in the media is annoying. And becoming increasingly guriung to tell us how wonderful they The stories may as well be press releases from the Tigers, who certainly wants the public to believe If you examine these stories closely, it is honestly difficult lo know whether the wonderfill abilities of those players, or a supposedly unbiased account on whether the pair can actually help the Tigers. And that's sad. Isn’t it the job of the media to separate what the Tigers would have us believing and what could very well be the truth, that maybe these players couldn’t even The Tigers are but one example. It Call it annoying as in fending off mos­ quitos in May. Sports reporting should meet lhe same standards as the writing done in other sections of a newspaper. We search out news, we write it, it's printed. It’s that simple. Contrary to popular belief, reporters don't intentionally seek sensational stories for editors to splash over the front page while all the time accepting plaudits from their publisher, who gleefully ped­ dles the whole package for a quarter. Not in the sports section and not on the front page. It is the function of a newspaper to col­ lect facts and present them in an ac­ curate, unbiased story. Period. Now, that responsibility becomes in­ creasingly important when we're cover­ ing, say, government. Nobody with an ounce of sanity can argue that following the Tigers should rank in importance to covering the Bush administration on down to the Hastings City Council. And once that point is understood, we can better grasp the real problem. And that is the criticism of sports journalists who root instead of cover. Make no mistake about it. there is a huge difference between rooting and covering. And the gap is narrowing rapidly. Pick up a sports section and read closely. In too many papers you find beat reporters repeatedly rooting for whatever team they’re been assigned to cover. Rooting, mind you. not covering. Rooting as in leaving out certain facts. The Tigers, for instance, signing two too often develop a certain rapport with their team which leads to rooting. In tainly not getting lhe insight we should be getting. At least one newspaper's account of the Michigan-Illinois game Monday night was flat out dreadful. The story mode it seem like Michigan's incredible suffocating defense just made shambles of Dliaots. How wonderfill. There wasn’t a single word written of Michigan’s lackadaisical ballhandling and subsequent 20 turnovers or its utter­ ly deplorable shot selection — both of which played key parts in the outcome. Where's the objectivity? Was the writer so afraid to criticize Michigan he left out key parts of the game? Is that good journalism? Is that what people want out of their newspaper? It doesn't matter whether it's lhe pros, college or at lhe high school level. A newspaper's job is to sort out the facts and print them. Accurately, fairly and legibly. It may not always be what people want to read, and that frankly is tough. But how can it be any other way? There are straight news stories and there arc columns. Opinions should be confined to columns; the facts to straight news stories. People should be able to derive their own conclusions from sound stories. And it's getting more difficult al) the time. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 — Page 11 Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council's Mens Basketball Neils Ins..............................................................8-1 Carls Market...................................................... 7-2 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 7-2 Superette..............................................................6-3 Archie Left......................................................... 5-4 H. Mutual............................................................ 3-6 Riverbend............................................................ 3-6 Just For Fun....................................................... 3-6 Miller Real Est...................................................2-7 Flexfab................................................................. 1-8 A League Petersons............................................................ 6-1 Benedict Farms................................................. 5-1 Hosey Farms..................................................... 2-4 Area Realtors....................................................2-5 Razon Edge........................................................1-5 BMtaor K.C. Bobicks...................................................... 8-0 Mid Michigan....................................................6-1 Country Kettle.............................. 5-3 Pennock Hospital..............................................5-4 Larry Poll 1........................................................ 4-4 Larry Ml 11....................................................... 4-4 Cappon Oil........................................................ 4-5 Boomtown Boomers....................................... 3-5 Viking............................................................... 1-7 CAB Discount...................................................1-8 BMMor O. L. Merchants................................................ 1-9 Pastoors.............................................................. 1-0 Format................................................................ 0-1 L.E.C.................................................................. 0-1 Steadings High School 3 oa 3 A League WLT Domination..................................................... 7-0-0 Living Colour................................................5-2-0 Home boys........................................................5-2-0 Shot Stammers................................................3-4-0 Husslers........................................................... 2-4-0 Wolverines...................................................... 2-5-0 Hamilton..........................................................0-7-0 B League: WLT Metal Militia................................................... 6-0-0 Silver Bullet Longnecks.............................. 4-2-0 Homeboys....................................................... 2-5-0 Shutouts........................................................... 3-4-0 Violent Femmes............................................. 1-5-0 Hasting* varsity beat* Hillsdale In volleyball Hastings’ varsity volleyball team beat Hillsdale 15-10, 15-2, 15-12 last week. Shana Murphy led Hastings with 15 service points and Jackie Longstreet added 10. The jayvee team also beat Hillsdale 15-3, 15-4. Stephanie Leatherman had 12 points and Michelle Leatherman eight for Hastings. Heather Daniels added six. The jayvee volleyball team split a dual with Saranac and Lowell with Hastings beating the Red Arrows 15-13 and 15-8, but dropping a 15-13 and 15-10 decision to Saranac. Longstreet named new Hastings girls basketbail coach Jack Longstreet, a coach for 2) years at three levels and four sports, has been named as Hastings' new varsity girls basketball coach. Longstreet replaces Ernie Strong, who recently resigned after five seasons as the girls varsity coach. Longstreet, who coached the cross country teams test fall and who currently couches the boys jayvee basketball team, is looking for­ ward to his new duties. "We fed lhe community and administration want a quality girls program.” Longstreet said. "We have girls who want to be very competitive and successful in basketball ’ ’ Longstreet has been teaching and coaching for 21 years including 16 at Hastings, where he has been a counselor for the last five years. Longstreet has coached at the various varsity, jayvee and junior high levels in football, baseball, cross country and basketball. He has been the Hastings junior varsity basketball coach for 13 years where his teams have compiled eight straight winning seasons. His record over that time is 90-28. Strong compiled a 67-39 in five years as Hastings’ varsity girls coach. His team won a Twin Valley co-championship in 1985 and an outright title last fall. He said after two decades of coaching it’s time to cut down on some duties. “I've taught for 30 years and for 23 of those years I’ve coached too." he said. I made the decision to quit quite a while ago. I'd like to just teach for a while. “Sure, there’s a time factor in there. There are a lot of hours to put in and maybe the younger guys can put in the time better than me. Not necessarily after a season like last year (school record 19-2 mark), but it takes time to build a team and time becomes a problem.” Hastings Athletic Director said Longstreet’s position a* cross country coach will be posted. Floor hockey deadline nearing The deadline for registration in the Hastings YMCA adult floor hockey league is Friday, Jan. 26. The ctxd league is a new venture of the YMCA this year, and is expected to start in mid-February. A scrimmage or practice will be held poss­ ibly at the end of this month. Watch the Barnier and RemMtr for further details. Games will be played at Hastings Middle School, most likely on Monday evenings. The YMCA has room for 10 teams, and needs at least five to make a league. Anyone 18 years of age or older is eligible to play. The cost is $250 per team. Each team should have 11 to 16 players. Floor hockey rules are similar to lhe guide­ lines for floor hockey. Each team has six players on the floor at a time, including a goalie. Regulation wooden sticks and a rubber-filled "safe shot" puck are used. Goalie equipment will be provided. Games consist of three 15-minuie periods with the clock stopping only lhe last two minutes of the third period. For more informatioo or io register u a team or individual, call Tom Mawtr at 948­ 2980 or lhe YMCA u 945-4574. Hastings Middle School eagers busy recently The two Hastings seventh grade basketball teams won four games while the eighth graders split four games recently. The seventh grade B team beat Gull Lake 24-14 while topping Lake Odessa 43-24. Mike Storms and Justcn Reid had seven points against Gull Lake while Brice Arentz had 15 and Reid nine against Lake Odessa. The A team beat Gull Lake 31-28 while also sliding past Lake Odessa 40-34. Mike Toburen had 13 and Dan Sherry eight in the Gull Lake game white Sherry had 14 and Toburen eight against Lake Odessa. The eighth grade B team lost to Gull Lake 27-18 white the A team beat the Blue Devils 44-40. Matt Cassell had nine for the B team while Jason Markley had 13 and Ben Robbe eight. The eighth grade B team defeated Lake Odessa 47-33 behind eight points from Cassell and seven from Joe Bender and I nkr Haywood. The A team lost 55-33 as Markley had 13 and Robbe seven. ’ Saxon froth dump Forest Hill* 64-56 Ryan Martin and Matt McDonald combined for 39 points in leading the Hastings freshmen lo a 64-56 win over Forest Hills Northern last Tuesday. Martin scored 20 points on 7 of 12 field goals and McDonald added 19 points. Jesse Lyons added 10 points. Hastings erased a 23-20 first quarter deficit with an 18-13 second quarter run. Words for the Y’s Saturday Youth Basketball Anyone still interested in playing in the YMCA’s Saturday morning basketball league may still do so, by coming on Saturday, January 27. The following schedule will be followed: Jr. High Boys, 8-9 a.m.. Middle School/West Gym. Second grade boys, 8:30-9:30, Nor­ theastern Gym. Third grade boys, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym. 2nd-3rd grade girls, 9:45-10:45 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Gym. Fourth grade boys, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MakDe School West Gynu..^^ Fifth grade boys, 9-10 a.m., MBdlc School West Gym. Sixth grade boys, 10:15-11:15 a.m.. Mid­ dle School West Gym. Fourth grade girls. 9-10 a.m.. Middle School East Gym. Fifth/eighth grade girls, 10:15-12:30 p.m.. Middle School East Gym. Participants must purchase a $8 activity pass (or pay $2 per time) in order to par­ ticipate in this activity. The pass can be pur­ chased at the door during lhe first day of prac­ tice. Scholarships will be available upon request. For more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA, at 945-4574. Fretaty FuaNite On Saturday, January 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring its first Family Fun Nite al lhe Middleville’s high school gym and pool. Ac­ tivities will include, volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. YMCA AMual Meettag The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in Page Elementary School in Middleville. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. Hastings Youth Council Asaual Meettag The Hastings Yoyth Council will be boiding « annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in lhe Hastings City Council Chambers. Any interested individuals may attend this meeting. ' High School Indoor Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council’s High School Indoor Soccer League will begin its league play on Monday evenings, beginning Feb. 5. The league is open to any Hastings High School student. Team captains should come lo :ic YMCA office at the high school to pick up a team registration form and rule sheet. Rosters must be returned to the YMCA office no later than Wednesday, Jan. 24. The league schedule will be posted on lhe HS bulletin board and the YMCA window by Friday, Jan. 26. For more information, see Mr. Storms in the YMCA office. Bowling Results TVirada, A.M. Valley Realty 47%; Friendly Homes 43; Word of Faith 42%; Question Marks 41; Open-Mark-Open 41; Hummers 40; Vacan­ cy, 40. Vamey, 39%; Kloouennam 3«%; Slow Pokes 33%; Bosleys 35; Krearive Komen 34; Leftover, 34; Gillons Corat 32; Northland Opt. 31 %; Formula Really Good Game, - R. Kuempel 178; A. Allen 158; N. Hummel 188; O. Gillons 178; E. Vanasse 169; S. Brimmer 162; I. Rudmiff 171; T. Weeks 161; K. Forman 192; N. Wilson 182; M. Dull 180; P. Godbey 156; P. Champion 181; R. Farbet 147; M. Steinbrecher 146; B. Norris 164; C. Benner 147; M. Atkinson 189. HlRh Serie, and Game, - P. Hamilton 165-484; K. Mirer 146-417; T. Joppie 204-480; A. Preston 174-477; J. McQuem 137-408: L. Johnson 155-418; P. Fisher 167-496; J. Allman 163-474. Sumtay Night Mixed Pin Busters 44%-27W; Sandbaggers 43-29; Holy Rollers 42W-29W; Really Rottens 41-31; Gutterdusters 40-32; We Don’t Care 40-32; Hooter Crew 38-34; Get Along Gang 37-35; Alley Cals 36-36; Greenbacks 35-37; Thuftderdogs 35-37; Middlelakers 34W-37W; Die Hards 33-39; Chug-A-Lugs 33-39; Wanderers 33-39; Married w/Children 33-39; Ogdenites 31-41; Misfits 18W-53¥i. Womens High Game and Series - M.K. Snyder 155; D. Snyder 181-521; L. Beyer 155; M. Bowerman 156; T. Pennington 161; B. Moody 219-511; J. Ogden 192; R. Prior 161; A. Allen 171-500; T. Williams 173; D. Oliver 189; M. Coon 136; D. Kelley 189-524; C. Wilcox 200-513. Mens High Game and Series - G. Snyder 202-548; R. Snyder 184; R. Bowman 225-604; E. Behmdt 203-555; J. Barnum 227-509; R. Ogden 217-517; J. Woodard 173-502; R. Hughes 200; G. Williams 189-512; S. Davis 187-538; M. Snyder 221-538; D. Welsch 181-511. Monday Mfaten Andrus of Hastings 43-25; Deweys Auto Body 42-26; Miller Carpets 40-28; Friends 38-30; Pioneer Apartments 36-32; Superior Seafoods 34-34; Ferrellgas 33-35; Ginbachs 31-37; Michelob 31-37; Miller Real Estate 3? Music Center 31-37; Cinder Drugs v- g; Sir N Her 29-39; Hastings Bowl XML High Games and Series - C. Jenkins 158; D. Kelley 184-501; P. Snyder 155; J. Mercer 169; M. Meyers 155; D. James 171; J. Ogden 161; R. Perry 183-507; L. Perry 170; S. Hut­ chins 152; V. Carr 174; S. Nevins 165; B. Jones 190; V. McIntyre 148; R. Girrbach 178-508; F. Girrbach 193; W. Main 183; V. Slocum 133; B. Anders 171; S. Smith 151; K. Palmer 168; L. Hause 181; F. Schneider 195; E. Ulrich 191-538;; H. Service 180. Wednesday P.M. Valley Realty 47-29; Nashville Locker 4414-31%; Varney’s Stables 42%-33%; Lifestyles42-34; Mact-s Ph. 41 %-34%; Easy Rollers 40-36; Hair Care 39%-36%; Geukes Mkt. 39-37; Welton’s Heating 35-41; Handy’s Shins 33%-42%; Friendly Home Parties 26-50; DeLong’s Bait 25%-5O%. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 204-535; L. Barnum 191-510; J. Gardner 184-518; B. Blakely 186-484; B. Vrogindewey 187-479; V. Milter 167-449; B. High 170-437; N. Vamey 151-412; C. Wat­ son 157-411; B. Miner 165-455; D. Lawrence 146-381; G. Otis 179-472; V. Slocum 174-447; P. Castleberry 161-441; M. Snyder 173; S. Brimmer 173; P. Smith 186; C. Sanlnocencio 152; M. Dull 167; M. Linder­ man 175. Thursday Angels McDonalds II48-28; Stefanos 44-32; Barry County Real Estate 40-32; Key Cleaning Ser­ vices 3616-39%; Hastings Mutual 35-41; Clays 34W-33W, Hastings Bowl 32-44; McDonalds 1 26-46. Good Gaines and Series - N. McDonald 181; P. Vamey 180; B. Huss 143; C. Garrett 173; L. Aspinail 223-543; C. Carr 168; C. Moore 192; B. Cuddahee 211-541; S. Dunn 153; D. Snider 169; K. Barnum 168; L. Wat­ son 168. READ the N EWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Banner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes In zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 1990 Middleville father gets one-year jail sentence in beating of infant son J-Ad Graphics News Service An 18-year-old father charged with beating his infant son has been sentenced to serve one year in the Barry County Jail. Robert C. Seeley Sr., of Middleville, who pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted child abuse in the second degree, also received work release from jail when he was sentenced Jan. 3. Judge Thomas S. Eveland said he was "disturbed" by the incident. "The doctors feel the child has been abused considerably," Eveland said. "This is the kind of case that can’t help but break you heart to read about the suffering of this child." Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Ron Neil said the 8-month old infant, Robert C. Seeley Jr., will likely remain permanently disabled. "The doctors aren't sure if he can see or hear," Neil said. "The injuries caused his head he said. The defense attorney said Seeley's wife is expecting a second child and asked that his client be released when the baby is bom. Judge Eveland placed Seeley on a five-year term of probation, ordered him to pay $400 in court costs and told him to have counseling. In other court business: •A Delton man who sold a small quantity of cocaine to an undercover police officer in Hastings has been sentenced to one year in jail. Bruce Wyatt Jr.. 21, also was fined $1,200 in court costs and $1,225 in restitution and ordered into a 28-day treatment program for substance abuse. the child in July because he was crying and would not go to sleep. Defense attorney Charles Sautter, of Char­ lotte, said the 12-month sentence would do no good other than sending a message to the community. "I can't really see that 12 months in jail will serve any rehabilitation or punishment,” Wyatt, of 4600 Orchard Road, was arrested in September for delivering one-half gram of the drug to police in December 1988. He pleaded guilty in October to a reduced charge of attempted delivery of cocaine, a five-year felony offense. In court Jan. 3, Prosecutor Date Crowley asked for the maximum sentence for Wyatt, whom he called a large dealer. "He trafficked in pounds of cocaine, making thousands of dollars," Crowley said. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said his diem has a serious drug habit that he needs to Sautter said. The child's condition is improving, and lhe parents are visiting him several times a week, conquer. "Mr. Wyatt win not stand before this court and act like a victim,” Dutcher said. "Mr. to swell up to the size of an 8-year-old. It’s still coming down." In December, Seeley testified he spanked CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNEP — Grill 616' 9-6 8051 LOST, DACHSHUND By Williits Rd. lut seen at Indian Hills. Male, answers to Toby. 945-9735. CARD OF THANKS Words can not begin lo express our Thanks and grati­ tude for the out pour of prayers, cards, flowers, meals and help, at the time of the home going ofour son and brother Tom Swift. We have truly felt lhe presence of the Lord during this most difficult week. Wc arc comforted with lhe knowledge Tom is home wilh the Lord. A special thank-you to Pastor Gamer, Pastor Barrett, Pastor Don Roscoe, Cathy and Rick Vcssecchia, Pastor Baynes, Pastor Macy, and Pastor DeGroot in prayer. The Lord bless and be wilh all of you. The families of ___________ Thomas Jon Swift CARD OF THANKS There just aren’t words enough to express our thanks to our many friends and relatives who came to our 50th wedding anniversary and the beautiful cards, gifts, and flowers that were given to us. A special thanks to our child­ ren Gloria & Wendell Armour, Lany & Wanda Martz, our Grandchildren & Great Grand­ children for making this day such a wonderful occasion. 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No Invest­ ment. No Collections. Pre­ vious sales experience not required. Write: Kevin Peska, NEWTON MFG. CO., Dept. J14990, Newton, Iowa, 50208. (515) 792-4121. Wyatt will not say it is anyone else’s prob­ lem. Mr. Wyatt was very forthright and hon­ est in admitting his substance abuse prob­ lems." Wyatt said he hoped to be able to kick his habit "1 understand what I did was wrong, and J hope some type of rehab is part of my sen­ tence," he said. Judge Eveland said Wyatt had a troubled past but was not beyond help. "The bad news is you were heavily in­ volved in drug trafficking." he said. "It's sad to see someone as young as you involved in this type of activity." Wyatt was ordered to avoid drugs and alco­ hol during his probation. He wu hauled out of his house, taken to jail, processed through the system,” Davis said. "He hu a conviction aad a record that's going io penalize him for the rest of his life. "In Ann Arbor this same thing is a parking ticket," Davis said. "In Barry County, lhe prosecutor wants the maximum.” •A Clarksville man who fled from a work release program at the Barry County Jail has been returned for a one-year sentence. Eric J, Herman, 18, also was ordered to pay for lhe $900 expense of extraditing him from Florida, where he fled in August After a discussion in the judge's chambers last week, Prosecutor Crowley recommended Herman be sent to jail instead of prison. "Mr. Herman came that close to prison,” Crowley said, holding up a finger and thumb an inch apart. "This is probably his last chance.” Despite a February 1989 conviction for an attempted burglary of an automobile and the escape from jail, defense attorney Timothy Tromp said Herman can be rehabilitated. Herman completed his GED schooling white in jail and received alcohol abuse coun­ seling. Herman, of 1185 Darby Road, said he hoped to start over. "I know that I did do wrong by leaving, and I'm sorry I did. It was a mistake," he said. Judge Richard M. Shuster said there would be no second chances for Herman. "From the standpoint of what you did, you should go to prison,” Shuster said. "From the •One of three men who attacked a Bany standpoint of society's best interests, we’re going to give you one more chance." Herman was sentenced in February 1989 to three months in jail for stealing a radar detec­ tor from a car in Hastings. In July he was found guilty of violating his probation and wu returned to jail. While ou work release he failed to return to lhe jail in August and left the area. Jail ad­ ministrators said Herman had only 19 more days to serve when he left. He wu arrested in September near Tampa, Fla., and returned to Michigan. Herman wu ordered to serve three years on probation and to pay $500 ia court coats. He also wu directed to complete his high school diploma. •A Hastings man will be sentenced Feb. 14 after pleading guilty to sexual contact with a 15-year-old girt. Kenneth J. Keller, 36, pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct. A more serious charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony offense, will be dismissed when he is sentenced. The prosecutor's office also will recom­ mend Keller receive probation without a jail Keller, of 1474 E. Center Road, uid he touched the girl with his hands in an October incident. Kelkr raid he is now in counseling. He remains free oa bond. •A Nashville gardener who grew a few marijuana plants near his home has been sen­ tenced to two years probation. Kenneth D. Babcock, 32, also may serve the last 60 days of his probationary term in the Bany County Jail, depending on his be­ havior during the next 22 months. Babcock, of 4013 Swift Road, wu arrested in August after Michigan State Police found the plants growing oa his property. In court Jan. 3, Prosecutor Crowley asked lhe court to hand down an immediate 90-day jail sentence to send a message to die com­ munity. "(No sentence) essentially says its all right to violate the laws of this state," Crowley said. But defense attorney William Davis, of Grand Ledge, said Babcock hu been punished enough for a minor offense. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Neura: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 9 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHANGE • VISA E=S1| GMQUAlilY Igq swvia wiis IL-fl WISE riRWimi. scavicts me. umw mhb rem MM Km, that BTMt GM Faaans with Gamine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! > Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto JIM, JOHN, DAVE going lo use it on him," Blaszak said. When he swung the bar, he lost his grip and lhe bar flew in another direction. In exchange lor his guilty plea, more seri­ ous charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of a build­ ing will be dismissed. He remains free on bond. • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Properly • Motorcycle at 945*3412 Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates call Ann at Wise Personnel 948-8600. Davis said his client has no previous record, a good job and strong family support Babcock said he learned his lesion from the incident "I don’t know why I did it u far as lhe plants go," Babcock said. "I definitely learned my lesson." Judge Eveland sentenced him to perform 100 hours of community service and $400 in fines in addition to probauM. County man in May pleaded guilty last week to aggravated assault Scott W. Farrah, 21, of 7994 S. Wall Lake Road, will be sentenced Feb. 7 for his role in the incident Farrah uid he was at a friend's Barry Township home in May when two other people got into a fist fight Farrah said he became involved in the dis­ pute and ended up brawling with one of the men. The victim ended up with bloody none and lip, Farrah said. "We both coded up just about the same,” be said. Assistant Prosecutor Brien Fortino, how­ ever, said die victim reported to police that three men attacked him, kicked him and tried to break his arm. The victim told police Far­ rah attempted to poke his eyes out and kicked him in the ribs. Farrah then admitted to kicking the victim. Farrah wu remanded to the Bany County Jail. A request for work release wu granted by Judge Shuster. •A man who chased down a friend of his sister's and wu on hand when the friend's car wu damaged hu been sentenced to serve five months in lhe Bany County Jail. Jamie Lee Farrah, 19, of 7994 W. Wall Lake Road, Delton, wu one of three people who chased the victim and caused nearly $2,000 in damages to the vehicle in a dispute that became a drunken brawl, according to police. Farrah pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon for his role in the affair. Police said Farrah wu carrying a baseball bat and threatening to use it Police, with weapons drawn, talked him into dropping the bat Authorities said it took four officers lo re­ strain Farrah. Despite a leaser role in the actual assault. Prosecutor Crowley said Farrah deserved a jail sentence. "hwuavery serious situation io all con­ cerned, to the victims, to police and to inno­ cent bystanders,” Cowley said. Defense attorney Charles Zwick, however, said his diem hu a dean record aad did not start the matter. Farrah said he wu sorry for Ns role in lhe Incident Still, Judge Eveland uid Farrah needed lo be taught a lesson. "You're lucky it did not turn out worse than it did," the judge said. "It's about time you grow up.” Farrah wu placed oa probation for three years and ordered to pay $300 in court coots and $1,964 in restitution. After Ns release from jail, he wu directed to enroll in a half way house and perform 50 hours of cotuurnity service. Farrah wu told he could not use alcohol or illegal drop or possess a firearm while oa probation. •A second defendant in the incident wu sentenced Dec. 20 to service six months ia jail and serve four years on probation. George Boden, 27, of 12095 Crum Rood, Prairieville Township, also wu ordered to pay $400 in court costs aad $1,918.62 ia restitution. Earlier he pleaded guilty lo a lesser charge of attempted malicious destraction of property for his role in the affair. •A Delton maa who attacked a relative with a crowbar will be sentenced Feb. 14 oa a re­ duced charge of attempted assault with a dan­ gerous weapon. He is expected to receive no more than one year in jail plus alcohol treatment u pan of his plea agreement with the pma^fyrnr'i office Donald Blaszak, 27, of 4540 Cordes Road, pleaded guilty to the two-year felony offense Jan. 3. Blaszak raid he wu visiting a relative ia Orangeville in December when a fight broke out between them. The dispute wu carried to toe garage, where Blaszak said he found a crowbar. "I saw a crowbar and picked it up and wu 1225 ID. STATE ST. (nextfofflcDonoltis) CALL TODAY 948-8288 • MRSTinCS -A woman who stole the day's receipts from a Delton slore has stood mule in Bany County Circuit Court to charges of breaking and entering and larceny over $100. A pretrial hearing will be held Jan. 24 for Tori L. Bachman, 20, of 39SD Boyes Road, Delton. Bachman is accused of taking s set ol keys from a friend, who worked al The Movie Store, and using them to'enter the building at 11327 Sprague Road. The proaecuur’s office has filed ■ supple­ mental charge alleging that Bachman has one prior felony aneaL She remain, free ou bond. -An 18-year-old Hostings man urea returned to the Bany County Jail last week aad prooeaaedout Jerry C. Hanton, of 1753 Stan School Rood, wu sentenced last Wednesday to six month, in jail fir breaking aad entering a mosor vehicle. But because Hamon had been ia custody almoat fix months awaiting the outcome of his case, he wu released aad placed in ■ halfray house. Hamon wu arrested In hue for breaking teas a car ia May ia Thoraapple Township. But Ns cane wu delayed by aa cximinattoe M the Ypsllaati Center fir Fnreuic PiychiMry. Detenu attorney Chartes Zwick uid laat week it wu time fir Hamon to be released from jail. "After six moodr la jail, it's time to begin recoannctiou. in gel Mr. Hamon out of the jail aad into the coanranity," Zwick said. Zwick said Hamon hu dlmimahed abilities in aoase respects bet cube tuglu job skills. Judge Shutter said Hinton's difficulties have nothing to do with his crime. "hre read this (report), aad it uys you have heavy problems," Shuster said. "But that hasal got a thing lo do wilh your honesty and your morality.” Hinton uid the lengthy jail visit had taught him a valuable lesson. He wu placed on a three-year term at pro­ bation and seat to a halfway house in Grand Rapids. He also was ordered to complete his high school education or vocational tralniag. -Patrick Preibe, 41, pleaded guilty last week to one count of delivery of marijuana to an undercover police officer. In exchange, an identical charge, a misde­ meanor drug offense and a habitual offender charge all will be dismissed by the prosecu­ tor’s office. Additional charges involving cocaine will not be filed by the prosecutor’s office as pan of the plea agreement Preibe, of 4777 Barber Road, Lot 62, Carl­ ton Township, said he sold one-quarter ounce of pot for $35 to an undercover agent who came to his home. Preibe will be sentenced Feb. 7. He was remanded to the Barry County Jail to await •A Kentwood man who allegedly took a load of aluminum pipe in Yankee Springs stood mute lart week to larceny charges. A pretrial hearing will be held Jan. 31 far William E Ogden, 31. The charge is a fiveyear fetony offense. Ogden also is facing a habitual offender charge, alleging he baa three previous felony convictions. •A woman who illegally drove away a mo­ torcycle belonging to a Hastings man is serv­ ing a 30-day sentence. Rosilaad Day Emery, 41, of Onondaga, wu aeaaeaced Dec. 27 to II exxxh, proba­ tion, fined SSOO and ordered lo pay $274 in restitution. -A Hastings women who passed several bad check, locally ia September hu been aeteeaced to nine moadn in fee Bany Carney Earlier, Krixline Kotesky, 21, pleaded polity to reduced charges oTattempted uttering and pubiuhiap. Kotesky, of 3MB Gua Lake Road, wu placed oa a two-year area of probattoa Dec. 27 aad ordered lo pay S5S0 ia restitution. Koteakywu directed io tuide Ina reaideotial alcohol treatment propria after her releaae from jail. •A Kcaawood driver ia now nerving weekeada in the Barry County Jail for drunken driving. David H. Rackow, 24, wu amantrnd Dec. 20 io aerve ain aoada ia jail oa wcekeada. He lino wu ordered to pey $1,000 ia fiau aad cotta aad bread two yean oa probation. Rackow wu arreaaed ia Jaly ia Middleville for drunken driving. According lo court documeata, he had two previou offeaaea, la 1904 ie Wyoming aad 1906 ia Gtaad Rapida. Police Beat Drivnr hospitalized after heaclon crash THORNAPTLE TWP. - A Grand Rapida axrtoriat wu acrioualy injured Friday in a head-on coBitioe with a tfcktnr oa M-37. Kevin D. McDonnell, 19, wu taken by helicopter lo Butterworth Hotprital in Grand Rapida alter lhe 11:10 p.m. accident near Gartxrw Road. He wu releaaed Wedneaday, a hoapital toOkCUWTNBM said. The driver of the ptekop, Cbartea E. Noman, 43, of Plamwall, wu ant In­ jured in the accidert. Hia wife, Cindy Nornaa, 36, Buffered minor injurtea ia ta accidua. She wu treaaed at Pennock Hoapiialaadreleaaod. Bany Couaty Deputy Sheriffa Gary Sunior and Sue DelCotto aid McDon­ nell wu driving north on M-37 when he croeaed to lhe eoathbouad lane and began driving along the went ahoalder oftaroed. McDonnell turned beck octo ta rood and collided with the aouthbouad ptekup. Deputies said McDonaell wu not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accUesL Witnesses said McDonnell ap­ peared to be driving 60 mph and nar­ rowly missed hitting another vehicle when he crossed Ac center line. Two ambulances were called to lhe scene aad an extraction crew wu sum­ moned to pull McDonnell out of the 1988 Chevrolet he wu driving. The accident remains under investiga­ tion and no citations have been issued. Driver crashes Into home JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A motorist cracked the foundation of a home after crashiag into the building Friday. Paul J. Patten, 19, suffered only mi­ nor injuries in the accident. Bui the house will need more serious repair, uid Michigan State Police Trooper Greg Fouty. "It had an old cinder-block founda­ tion, and he cracked it," Fouty said. "He must have been going 15 to 20 milw an hour when he hit ft." Panes, of 2155 Jeanne Dr., was driv­ ing north on M-37 south of Stamm Road when he lost control of the car he wu driving on lhe icy roadway. Patten told police he wu passed by a gray and burgundy Chevy pickup truck that forced him off the road. Patten's car spun counterclockwise as it left the east side of the road. The car knocked down two mailboxes, rolled over an embankment and struck the bouse. Fouty said be wu surprised the car made it to the house because the front yard is full of trees. "Tot just amaned be didn't hit one of thou treea," the trooper said. The elderly resident in the 11500 block of South Bedford Road wu home at the time of the accident. "She said she wu on the phone, and she uid to her friend, *111 have to call you back. Someone jut hit my house.*" The case remains under investigation. (Cotapiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Driver hurt, but flees Occident scene ASSYRIA TWP. - A Delton woman wu in a one-car accident last week but managed to leave the acene before help arrived. Patricia Lynn Miller, 23, of 11923 Gilkey Lake Road, was driving east Jan. 10 on Lacy Road before 6 a.m.whea she lost control of her car on a curve east of Case Road. The car left the road, travelled over 100 feet and strack a tree. The car con­ tinued over an embankment, rolled over onto its top and came to rest When police and ambulance crews ar­ rived, no one wu at the scene, but au­ thorities found blood in the vehicle. The case remains under investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Give the 'homemade'gift of.... HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. SATELLITE SERVICE LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS Subscribe to The Hastings Banner/Ma-sosi/ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-01-25.pdf 8b8f92986755859dfb94b48d034e3f0e PDF Text Text News Briefs City still aggressive on getting grants The Alumni Board of Hastings High School will meet at the home of Keith and Elsie S^e, 904 W. Walnut. Hastings, Sunday. Jan. 28, al 3 p.m. Interested alumni of Hastings High School are invited. Post-grad party plans progressing PImi for foe pM-fradufoon puty for for Harrup Hiph School Clan at 1990 x. Soo Story, Pogo 2 HHSAhimni Board tomaat Look at the future, it’s just starting now Soo Story, Pogo 4 Hastings & are moving along. Paran* are in the blueprint Magea in coordinating foe all-nigbt. afcxfod-free event, which h achefoiied thia year for Friday. June 1. The uae for foe party baa been chorea, and acme patten already have been at work with hannners, aaw> and naila. Senion may aign up Io attend at foe high achord library and both aeaior aocial ttudies cl—es The cost for attending the party will be $20 per student. Checks may be made oat to PHHSSP. Dr. rod Mn William Baxter are chairing thb year's post-grad party. Banner THURSDAY. JANUARY 25, 1980 by David T. Young The Barry-CaBtoua District Nunes Association win present a program oa “Sexual Assault of CMdren" at 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 8, in the coafereace room of Battle Creek Adventist Hospital. Dr. David Hickock aad his office ■me, Patti McNeese, will apeak. Refreshmeats will be served after the session. Pre-regiatrataoQ is nrcreaary aad the registration fee of $5 may be seat to Eleanor VerLee, 742 Oreenridge Drive. Bettie Creek, 49015,962-3207. Area anglers are invited to scad in written entries for the “Liar's Contest," the winner of which will be announced Feb. 17 ■ the Thomapple Lake Ice Fishing Festival. Entries must be sent to Chariloa Part, Thanks for the memories... Customers, friends and a variety of other area people stopped in at Hastings Savings & Loan Tuesday to talk to Chief Executive Officer Richard Beduhn (above photo), who is retiring from the firm after serving for 25 years. Well-wishers were treated to light refreshments. Shown below is Beduhn admiring a sort of historical bulletin board will a collection of photos and newspaper articles about the Saving* apd Loan and about Beduhn. 49058. Deadhae is Feb. 9. A three jadpr paaei will select the winner, who will be given the Liar's Trophy at the festival, where his or her entry will be read aloud. Ftshaag contest officials said it b aot necessary to be aa angler to eater fee roatest. They added that there b ao am- Quabtrap Comers, Brouard aad other IMe known areas that need to be oa dm ■npof Bany Cotmy wfe bo fee foam of a Barry County Geaeaiogy Society meeting at 7 p.m. today at fee Hastings All systems still go for winter Festival The innuri Gun Lake Wimer Festival will take place tins weekend, regardleu of the wester conditions, according to the event's organizers. The festival will start at 6:30 p.m. Fri­ day with a torchlight parade, followed by opening ceremonies al 7:15 at the Old Pavilion Stale Part. Most of the activities will take place Saturday and the festival will conclude Sunday afternoon. Some of the activities will include muzzleloaders, square dancing, children's games broombell, sled dog races, pony rides, face painting, bingo, numerous contests for cross-cut saw. nail driving, caber tossing and a kissing tee-shirt contest. Special highlights are a Tootsie Van Kelly concert al 1:30 p.m. Sunday, a Las Vegas Night Saturday evening, a swim fashion show at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday. Additional Nows Briefs Appear on Page 11 Editor The Barry County Democratic Committee has fired the latest salvo in the continuing issue with the City erf Hastings over parking near Thomas Jefferson Hail. The committee, through its attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, filed a counterclaim Friday against the city, charging "malicious abuse of process." The action stems from the city filing a complaint in Circuit Court last summer, charging that the committee was violating a municipal parking ordinance. The Dems* counterclaim contends that the city's actions "were deliberately calculated to force the Barry County Democratic Committee (BCDC) to divest itself of its interest in in the hall, thereby making the hall available for sale to other parties or, in the alternative, to purchase the adjacent property to the north of the hall for a price substantially in excess of that which the owners could otherwise have reasonably expected." Dwyer said that the city abused the process by using a legal proceeding "for a purpose outside the legal realm." The Democrats reached agreement in the fall of 1987 with the International Order of Odd Fellows to use the more than 100-yearold building as their headquarters. Since then the party has used the facility for meetings and events such as bingo and "First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn" programs. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, meanwhile, have continued to meet at the hall, too. The city, in its complaint last summer, maintained that the Democrats were in violation of an ordinance requiring one square foot of paved parting per square footage of Genealogy group to mwi tomgtn Public Library. Demi Hawbaker wfli make a presen­ tation on local news herns feat appeared in the Hastings Bmrerr from 1884 to 1920. featuring a variety of now extinct school houses and towns. Local genealogist Ella Sotiberg also will answer questions about the microfilmiag of genealogical maeeriab to be done bier thb year by Mormons from Salt Lake Cky. Genealogy meetrigs are open open to anyone interested family history. Aa op­ tion collection of $1 b taken at each mrrfing For more information, call Hawbaker at 945-9219. PRICE 25* Democrats file counterclaim against city Child abuse program slated ‘Fishy* stories sought In contest Soo Story, Page 3 . Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — VOLUME 135, NO. 4 Ambulance crew is a life saver building space. However, after the city's complaint was filed, two members of the Democratic Party, James and Bea Pino, purchased an adjacent vacant lot to the north of the hall from John and Esther Walton and it was paved, thereby meeting ordinance requirements. The city then sought to have its complaint dismissed, but that move did not resolve the issue. The Democrats in December asked for dismissal of the city's charges without prejudice, which would have required the city to pay for the party's legal fees and court costs. Then the Dems' counterclaim was filed Friday. City Attorney James Fisher told the City Council about the counterclaim Monday night and said he expects it will be dismissed in several weeks. Jeff Youngsma, an attorney with the firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee A Fisher, which serves as the city attorney, said, "J think they (the committee) are wasting the Democrats' and the taxpayers' money by having this thing go any further." Youngsma has been handling the matter since the city filed its complaint last summer. The Democrats’ most recent legal action includes a number of contentions: • That the city ordinance requires all nonresidential off-street parking areas created after its adoption be paved, yet there are many unpaved parking areas that continue to exist in violation of the local ordinance. The counterclaim adds that "Many of the aforementioned unpaved parking areas are owned or used by persons or entities related to or well known by officials of the City of Sm DEMOCRATS, Page 2 Eaton prosecutor new judge candidate Cedar Creek residents protest land sale for Wall Lake sewer by Kathleen Scott aad Elaine Gilbert Another controversy has erupted in the saga of the proposed Wall Lake sewer system. Residents in the Cedar Creek area picketed outside the Cedar Creek Bible Church Sunday, protesting the possible sale of church-owned property to the township. If sold, the 37 acres of vacant land at the corner of Cedar Creek and Dowling roads would be the site of a holding pond for discharge from Wall Lake. Healed debates erupted last summer when the sewer plan was being finalized and later when Wall Lake residents realized that the system included only part of the lake. Representatives from the church and the Hope Township Board and Peggy Stat of the newly formed Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens group met Wednesday with the township's attorney, the engineer and the real estate agent involved. The six had an informational session about the project and proposed land sale. "It was just an informational meeting. Nothing was decided either way, " said Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Baker after the session. The engineer for the project is expected to give the Township Board a formal recommendation on a proposed site for the lagoon at the board's Feb. 12 meeting, Baker said. At that time the board will discuss the matter, but no action is expected until then. Once the board approves a rite, a long process is involved before it is actually purchased and approved. First, the board would have an option to purchase agreement because extensive Department of Natural Resources testing would be needed, as well as permits approved by the Water Resources Commission. Baker said discussions on the sale of property are not ordinarily open to the public. But to show its openness about the project, the board invited someone from the Cedar Creek group to attend Wednesday's meeting. "They seem to think that we're doing things that we're not telling them about," said Baker. One of the upset citizens is Mary Pease, who with her husband used to own the property the church is on and still owns adjacent land. "We're not against Wall Lake having a sewer system, we just want them to keep it at Wall Lake," said Pease. "We want to know why is Wall Lake's sewer problem our problem?" Although some property is for sale closer to Wall Lake, the project’s engineer said the cost of transferring the sewage from the lake to the lagoon and again from the lagoon to the discharge point would be too high. "The soil and the topsoil are much less favorable, too." said Lou Van Liere, an engineer with Williams and Works. Van Liere said the DNR mandated that the discharge point for the project will be in Cedar Creek downstream from Cedar Lake. The Township Board has known since last February where the discharge point would be, said Baker. The board also has had the necessary preliminary permits required by the state, she added. When selecting lagoon sites, Van Liere said he looks at three main considerations — distance from the discharge point, topographic and soil conditions and whether the property is for sale. Two other tentative sites have been considered, he said. "The church site was what we thought was the best of the three," said Van Liere. The two other sites are not for sale on the public market, he said. If desired property is not for sale, property owners are approached. In the "ultimate" situation, if the owners are not interested in selling, the developer or township has the power of condemnation, said Van Liere. In that last-step process, a fair market value on the property is determined through the courts and given to the owner in exchange for the land. . The type of system planned for Wall Lake is a pressure sewer system that uses grinder pumps. Pumps at each house would grind solids in the waste water and move the slurry to a larger pressure line in the street. A $«• SEWER, Page 12 byMartLoRoae Staff Writer CHARLOTTE — Judges, attorneys, politi­ cians, law enforcement officials, family, friends and the press were on hand Thursday in the Commiuioner's Room al the Eaton County Courthouse to show support and bear Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hock­ ing announce his candidacy for the new Barry-Eaton Circuit Court judgeship. "In 1991, this lough, no-nonsense pro­ secutor will be your new tough, no-nonsense circuit judge,’* Hocking told the crowd before closing his rehearsed speech with a promise. “I make only one (campaign) promise, and that is to those (people) wbo pass through the doors of a courtroom where 1 preside. ’ ’ Hock­ ing said, pausing for dramatic emphasis. “I promise them justice.” Hocking is the first to announce his can­ didacy for what will be the third judgeship in the Fifth Judicial District, which currently comprises Barry and Eaton counties. The district now is served by just two judges, the Honorable Thomas S. Eveland and the Honorable Richard M. Shuster, who requested the additional judgeship because of able to elect one judge to serve Barry County while allowing Eaton voters to elect the other two judges in the district. However, if the district isn’t split, all three judges could feasibly be selected by the Eaton County voters because of the population im­ balance. Barry Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said. Hocking said be supports the plan to separate the circuit into two election units. He added that the last time he spoke with Reps. Bender and Fitzgerakl. they hoped to have the house vote on the bill in March or April. “If the bill passes. Barry County will become the 56th Judicial Circuit with one See CANDIDATE, Page 2 an overcrowded docket. The plan to create the third judgeship was approved by the Michigan Legislature in 1988 and by both counties last October. A bill by Rep. Bob Bender and Rep. Frank Fitzgerald calling for the district to be split in­ to two voting units is currently before the house. Traditionally, each existing circuit court in the state has only one voting division. At pre­ sent. in the Fifth District the total votes garnered in both Barry and Eaton counties determines who will serve as the circuit judges. However, because Eaton County’s popula­ tion is nearly double that of Barry County, the commissioners want county residents to be G. Michael Hocking �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1990 Low level radioactive waste topic of next 'First Friday’ Low level radioactive waste will be (he sub­ ject of the next Brown Bag Lunch and Learn scries at 12:05 p.m. Friday. Feb. 2. Jim Cleary, commissioner of the Michigan Low Level Radioactive Waste Authority, will be the guest speaker for the program, which will take place at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Cleary is expected to talk about what lowlevel waste is and how waste facility sites are selected. Appointed to his position by Governor James Blarxhard, Cleary also represents the state on the Midwest Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Commission. Before his appointment, he spent IS years with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, six years as assistant director. Besides having administrative responsibilites, he served as a member of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board and as a member of the Waler Resources Commission. The “First Friday** event is open to the public at no charge. Those attending may br­ ing their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democratic Committee. Examples of low-level radioactive waste produced as a result of nuclear power production, medical tests, university research and industrial testing. Under federal and state laws, the Michigan Low-Level Radioactive Waste Authority Is charged with the responsibility of safely managing low-level radioactive waste. James F. Cleary 55 Ffc# South Jefferson STREET NEWS EVENTS DEMOCRATS...continued from page 1 1 1. The Gun Lake Winter Festival Is this weekend. Festivities commence with a tor­ chlight parade on Friday evening and conti­ nue through the raffle (two free airline tickets to anywhere in the U.S.) on Sunday afternoon. Events are all day on Saturday and Sunday Including numerous chances to eat, dance, ski, fish, swim and more. Enter­ tainment galore at Gun Lake this weekend. Be there. 2. Hastings Summortost sponsors a Poster Contest this year. The poster that best suggests a theme for our annual celebration will win and be reproduced to sell at Summerlest. Anyone may enter by May 15. Cash prize of $100.00. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for details. Rumors that inclu­ ding South Jefferson Street, the birthplace of Summerfest, In your poster will give you an edge are untrue. 3. Giri Scouts start selling their famous coo­ kies this Friday to raise funds to support their activities. Don't miss this once a year chance to eat some great cookies and help a good organization. National Handwriting Day - January 23. Being pharmacists, we are experts at Bos­ ley's In reading bad handwriting. Bring us a short sample of your worst or the worst you have received and, if we can’t read it, you get a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 5. Clash Day - January 25. That awful, mis­ matched, really clashing outfit can finally be worn. Model it for us on our soapbox this week and get a $2.00 gift certificate. Worst outfit gets another $2.00. (Llm.t 5) 6. National Kazoo Day - January 28. Did you know the Kazoo was invented in Kalamazoo to celebrate the Birthday of George Sandowsky? Not true. But, if you play your kazoo on our soapbox this week, you get a $2.00 gift certificate and a map of Kalama­ zoo. (Limit 2) National Popcorn Day • January 28. Bring us a sample of your popcorn. Show us what you add to popcorn to make it taste better and get .a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 8. Super Bowl XXIV - January 28. The 49’ers discover gold this Sunday as they tame the wild Broncos. Bucky the Greek says “the 49’ers by 49. Guaranteed!" 9. National Pie Day - January 27. This is Mike's sixth annual Pie Eating Contest. As always, Mike eats all of the pies. Bring Mike a homemade pie this week and get a $5.00 gift certificate. If Mike likes your best, It’s another $5.00. (Limit 10) 10. Swap the Brown Bag Lunch Day - January 26. Another chance to get rid of that stale bologna sandwich. Trade lunches with a friend this day, or, really spice up your life and swap your brown bag lunch at '-;7 s this Friday for lunch at the Countv jat on South Jefferson. (Limited to first 4 lunches we receive between 9 AM and noon on January 26.) Mtt$ Senior citizens are invited to attend monthly meetings of the **55 Pius Group.’* The topic of the next meeting Jan. 25 will be “Op­ portunities For You.” Bob and Donna Mallison will be singers. The group will meet at noon, Thursday, Jan. 25, in the gym of Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 S. Hanover St. There will be a potluck, bring a dish topass. For more information, call the church office at 948-2256 or 367-4166. Karate claste* to start Feb. 6 YMCA beginning karate classes start Feb. 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the junior high east gym. The emphasis is on self defense, karate techniques and conditioning. The class is taught by Steve Echtinaw. The cost is $15. A kids class will also be of­ fered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the same place. Nancy Hammond and Diane Hawkins are the instructors. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574, Echtinaw 795-7155 or Ham­ mond at 795-9766. Neosag Appub BbbN The City of Hastings Hous­ ing and Building Board of Ap­ peals will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the City Hill council chambers. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider an appeal by Jeffrey K. Bennett concer­ ning property at 602 E. Fran­ cis St., which was cited for non-compiiance for a section of 1987 National Building Code. Eaton County Commissioner Leonard M. Peters Introduced circuit Judge candidate and Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking 1. Little Bucky celebrates Spouses Day (January 26) by having a more than one for a dollar sale this week. Impress your spouse with the money you save shopping our weekly Reminder ad. 2. Valentine's Day is just 3 weeks away and our largest ever selection of Valentine Cards is now on display In our Sentiment Shop. This year we feature Blue Mountain Arts and Renaissance cards in addition to American Greetings. 3. Check out our Winter Vitamin Sale in this week's Reminder ad. 4. Remember that you get Double Prints every­ day from our Photo Department. 5. Bosley's is open until 8 PM weeknights, 5:30 PM on Saturday and from 10 until 1 on Sunday to serve you. Custodian at Maple Valley faces sex assault charge NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS ' of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-3429 States. Hocking also noted that the county’s reputa­ tion for “intolerance to crime” was owed to “its excellent law enforcement, its courts, to its office of the prosecutor, and io the moral fiber of its citizens and leaders.” After a plea for support, Hocking pledged to the people of the 5th Circuit, “my diligence, my honesty and my integrity." Integrity was the one-word description that Eaton County Commission Chairman Leonard M. Peters applied to Hocking in his introduction. During the relatively short speech, Hocking also noted some of a judge's responsibilities. “Our judges have the responsibility to be decisive — and to possess the background, education and experience necessary to know when to remove from society those who would destroy it,” Hocking said. ”1 have that background. I have that education. I have that experience. And, as your prosecuting at­ torney, you know 1 have that reputation.” Hocking, 38, said later that he didn’t think his relative youth would affect his chances of be elected. “1 would hope that people would not con­ sider my age as a determining factor,” Hock­ ing said. “After all, Thomas Jefferson was only 33 when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.” Hocking added that he thought Americans have taken a clear stand against age descrimination. I also see my youth as a plus. With the courts crowded and dockets foil, I think the people will want someone young and energetic to serve them as judge, Hocking said. No one else has announced candidacy for the new judgeship, and Hocking said he didn't know of anyone who was planning to in the near future. If the circuit is split, only Eaton County voters will be eligible to elect the third circuit court judge. But if it isn't split, the entire Barry-Eaton electorate will decide who will sit on the new bench. NNSttaMilMrtawb AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK QUOTE judge, and Eaton County will remain the 5th Judicial District with two judges,” Hocking said. Thus, if the legislature does not split the cir­ cuit, it would be possible for the three judges to be elected by the current election unit regardless of the population imbalance. This would also be more expensive and would create much more travel and paper­ work for the judges, which is another reason why Hocking supports the division. After introducing his wife Beverly and children, Sara. 8, Lisa, 6, and Jim, 1W, Hocking told the crowd that the newly created judgeship takes effect on Jan. 1, 1991. He went on to say that he was begining his 14th year as a public servant in Eaton County. Hocking began his second four-year term as prosecutor this month. He was an assistant prosecutor for eight years and was first ap­ pointed in January 1977. After graduating in 1973 from Michigan Stale University with a bachelor of science degree and honors in criminal justice, Hock­ ing went on to earn a juris doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing and graduated in 1976. Hocking has also done extensive post­ doctoral work in his profession, attending numerous courses and legal seminars around the country. He has also performed numerous public services and worked as an instructor, speaker and lecturer at many schools and for numerous police groups. “I have had the pleasure of representing the people in literally thousands of civil and criminal cases,” Hocking said. “The past IJ years have been the most exciting and the most rewarding years one could ever hope to have in an entire lifetime.** Hocking went on to name some of the ac­ complishments he has made with the assistance of his staff. We computerized the office, provided com­ prehensive services to crime victims, abolish­ ed plea bargaining for major offenses, and “we are tougher on drug offenders than any prosecutor's office anywhere in the United The Alumni Board of Hastings High School will meet at the home of Keith and Elsie Sage, 904 W. Walnut, Hastings, Sunday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m. Interested alumni of Hastings High School are invited. (Gift Carillicatas are limited to one parton per month uind, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older). “Happiness is an imaginary condition formerly often attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children, and by children to adults." — Thomas Sza&z (1920- ) CANDIDATE...cont/nuod from page 1 Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! byMarfcLaltose Staff Writer A 53-year-old custodian at Maple Valley High School has been charged in Eaton Coun­ ty District Court with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking. Hocking said the charge against Lary Mat­ son of Nashville is a high court misdemeanor that carries a two-year maximum jail sentence. Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree occurs when there is sexual contact with the use of force, Hocking said. However, there is no penetration involved. “An example would be if a man pushed a juvenile girl against the wall and touched her breasts." Hocking added. The charge stems from an incident that was alleged to have taken place at the high school Jan. 8. . "What we have here is a situation in which a 15-year-old girl was allegedly accosted in a school building by the defendant." Hocking said. Because of the nature of the crime and the age and legal status of the victim. Hocking said be couldn’t reveal her name or give any further information. A preliminary examination was scheduled for Monday. Jan. 22. but Hocking .said it had to be adjourned until Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. because someone forgot io subpoena a witness. Hocking, who has delegated the prosecu­ tion to 2n assistant, said that at a preliminary hearing the judge asks the victim to describe the incident to determine whether a crime has been committed and whether there is probable cause to believe the crime could have been committed by the defendent. He added that sometimes the defendent waives the right to a preliminary examination and that sometimes the prosecution and the defense begin the plea bargaining process. Maison, who has been employed by the school district for eight years, has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of the trial, said Dave Gilding, president of the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association, of which Maison is a member. He added that Matson couldn’t be fired by the district without just cause and that the union was taking no other action at the present lime. "Right now it’s pretty much in the hands of the courts," Gilding said. “But if he's found innocent, he'll be brought back to work." Gilding said that he as far as he knew. Mat­ son had never been involved in any similar incidents. Matson is a custodian with various janitorial responsibilities and he has been a reliable employee who performs his duties adequate­ ly, he added. "He always comes to work and does his job.” Gilding said of Matson. “And I’m not aware of any major incidents or problems if he’s been involved in any." Hastings." • That "Despite the clearly evident violation of city ordinances presented by such unpaved parking areas, the City of Hastings has taken no action to force owners or users of said parking areas to cause the areas to be pared." • That the Democratic Committee, widely viewed as representing the "minority party" in Hastings, had expressed interest in purchasing the hall before it entered into a lease/purchase option with the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. • That the vacant property located immediately to the north of the hall vn owned in pan by a Hastings City official (Council Member Esther Walton) and had been used before by patrons of the hall with the owners' permission. However, after the committee purchased aa interest in the hall, the lot was chared to prohibit parking. • That the city was aware that the hall was of limited er no value unless reasonably coavealent parting was available to its parous. • That the city began, "almost immediately" after the anaonacemem of the Dems' agreemeat on the hall, to take action io force the committee io secure use of paved parkiag. This, the conaserclaim said, occurred "despite the city's failure to take similar actions as to other unpaved parking areas within the city." “Such actions by the cky." the complaint coatianca, "included both Implicit and explicit threats to prohibit uae of the hall by the Barry Conaty Democratic Ctxnminee if k failed to secure pared pasting* •Htal fte city dten began to syssemstically forodose parking options diss earUer had been available to hall patrons, including conversion of on-street perking Io "no pasking* utoes (in from of the Striker Hoose) aad prohibiting evenlag parkiag at aa unpavod lot sear the han (at the Barry-Eaton Health Departasent), though pasting had tees allowed there ia the pen aad continued to be allowed there during daytime hours. ■ Him before the city's action againn the Democrat, the committee had made two written purchase offers to the owners of the lot to the north of the hall. Both offers were rejected. The properly, after the city's complaint was filed, eventually was purchased for what the committee contends was a price substantially in excess of the previous two offers." The Democrats' counterclaim asks that the city be found liable fur malicious abuse of process and that the defendant be awarded damages, cons and actual attorney fees. Democratic Committee Chairman Robert Dwyer declined to comment on the matter, laying he did not want u> try the case in the press. The city, all during the controversy, has maintained it has been following te rules of its ordinance and lha it attempted to work with the Democrats from the beginning by urging them to secure variances through the Planning Commission aad council or to seem pored parking Youngsma said the reason the city has pursued the maser is that the Democrats hare expanded the ure aad operational bom of the hail, thereby iarrraslag ks paronage. "Now it’, being used by a lot more people," Youagsasa said. “The iuerrered need for parking on the streets created a dangerous situation.' When aAed about other unparedkn tit the cky, Youtgsma said he believed they were in exisleace before the parting ordinance was paaad. He added Oa the cky baa contended tha the Democrats “palled ihsmstlwa tret of tile grandfather clause" when they expanded die urn of the hall. “I frd that the dty hre tees erea-baaded aad hm hem over beckwad to work with there (the Democrat)," Yonagama said. The cky now retm file aa aaawcr so the Deaocras' comptxua wWtis the text couple ofwmka. Attorney Carol Jones Dwyer said she expects the city win answer aad a the same lime file a motion to dismiss the Chagas. A bearing oa the matter is adreduled in Cicuit Court for FA. 27. City Council continues agressive grant efforts by David T. Yung Editor The City of Hartings is going for grant money again. This time it's a S20.000 Michigan Department of Commerce award for a pilot project to develop a “rural economic strategy for the future." Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, appeared before the City Council Monday eight to propore the city contribute a $1 JOO match for the grant. Die JEDC would be responsible for soother SI JOO in “ia kind services" for a total local match of $3000. Ralu said the chances of winniag the gram m excellent beemtse Hsaings would serve as the pilot project for the region aad because the Departasent of Commerce apparently wants to do the project. The council uaaaimouly agreed to set aside the SI JOO ia asaKhing fuada “Big cities take this for granted,* said Council Member Franklin Campbell. “We fight for every inch of turf we can get. It's worth it for a small community to fight for this.' “Because of the tenacity of Joe Rahn aad the JEDC, the atsre is now aware that we are hare," Mayor Pro Tern David Jaapene said. “Aad we were sotttewtet invited Io participale lathis program.* Mayor Mary Lots Gray said, “I would recommcad dim we submit the funds aad allow the JEDC to pursue it* The move followed a glowing annual report from Rata, In which he demonstrated the city's Increasingly aggressive posture iowad sscuriag sane sad federal gnres. Rahn noted that last year the city won grams of $400,000 for the Clinton Street project and $373,000 for the industrial incubator project He also raid the JEDC took ia a total of $833,000 in grant projects, including the city's $125,000 match for the incubator project Other recent JEDC grant accomplishments he listed included $36,000 for a county Economic Development Authority feasibility study for the incubator, $35,000 for a Title 111 word processing program for dislocated workers, $58,000 for training in auto mechanics for dislocated farmers aad a $1.6 million expansion project at Delton Locomotive, involving 86 jobs. Rahn also noted that four new businesses were attracted to Barry County in 1989, including Dad’s Dog Food, Wild Systems America, Contempo Leisure Creations Ltd. and Cedar Roof Design. The new firms created about 25 new jobs, he said. Rahn said he sees more progress ahead. "In 1990 we (the JEDC) expect an increase," he said. He said the JEDC went from a base budget of a little more than $40,000 in 1986 to $833,000 in grant money three yean later. Council Member William Cusack praised Rahn, saying, "I think his efforts have been outstanding and I think everyone appreciates his hard work." Campbell then moved to have the council's Streets Committee meet soon with Rahn and City Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. "I think we ought to try for some more (outside funds)," he said. Herat Batcher, chair of the JEDC Board, told the council that the organization has three main goals - to retain present industries, to assist small businesses and to attract new businesses. He said the process of helping small businesses doesn't get big headlines, but it scxMuon i ne ovcnooKco. "It may not appear to be a big deal, but where were Flexfob, Proline, Virttc and J-Ad Graphics 25 years agoT he pointed out He also noted that some of the largest employers of the past in Hastings have reduced their wok forces. He said E. Bliss now has about 200 employees, but in the past it had between 1,100 and 1,200. Hastings Manufacturing’s work force has dwindled over the years and Hastings Aluminum Products closed in 1989 after employing as many as 300 people. Batcher said there are 19 spaces in Barry County for new businesses to move into. The largest is the old site of Hastings Aluminum Products, which has about ITOJXM) square feet He also showed the council brochures for Barry and County and for the Village of Middleville. After the presentation by Boocher, Gray commented, "We're very pleaand with Henn's leadership aad hope that be will stay on (the JEDC Board) for along time." Ia another council matter Monday night, Mice Chief Jerry Sarver presented the annul police report for city. He noted that the number of coatplaims (5466) the department handled ia 1989 was the lowest in the last five yeara. Ho rever, the number of arrests (719) was second only to the 1988 total (840) over the sanre period. Traffic citations also declined sigaificaatiy, from 1,786 in 19U to 1471 ia 1989, and traffic accidents weal down from 517 to 376. In other hntinese Monday, the council: • Approved the appointment of the city's Planning Comatistioc aad Plats, Recreation and and Insurance Committee members to a special panel to deal with the joint city aad county committee to update the Bany County Parks aad Recreation pUn. • Agreed to collect oae half of the taxes for the Hastings Area Schools aad Barry Intermed late School District. Though the dty has beea providing the service annually for the past several yean, Campbell said he wanted to increase the rates the city charges for the service because of increased costs. "Our tax bills have to go out anyway," Gray said, however. The Finance Committee will study the cost of collecting half the school taxes and try to come up with a recommendation. • Received a recommendation from the fire and Lighting Committee to find a way to finance the purchase of a new fire truck and seek bids. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. • Heard an update from City Attorney James Fisher on the status of the the city's continuing battle with the Barry County Democratic Party over parking at the latter’s headquarters at Thomas Jefferson Hall. The city last summer filed a complaint in Circuit Court, contending the Democrats were in violation of a city ordinance by not providing adequate paved parking space. Since then the Dems have purchased a lot next to the hall and have had it paved, so the city then attempted to withdraw its complaint. The party filed suit against the city Friday, claiming malicious prosecution, Fisher said. He added that he expects the suit will be dismissed in the next couple of weeks. ■ Agreed to allow the Hastings Area Schools to use four voting machines for a special millage election planned for March 26. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1990 — Page 3 Ambulance crew saves life of heart attack victim No time to lose by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Earle Tate will be taking things a bit slower for a while, but he's happy to be up and about. ' Quick work by paramedics equipped with c new electric defibrillator gave the 76-year-old Hastings resident a new lease on life after a near fatal heart attack last week. Although Tate doesn't remember what happened, Hastings Ambulance crews said his is the first life saved since they purchased the defibrillator last August. A locksmith, Tate had complained of a headache when he came home Jan. 17 from work, said his wife, Betty Tate. "He said he had an awful headache, a sharp pain in his head," said Betty Tate. Tate went into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee and collapsed on the Boor. His wife heard the fall, found her husband and called Hastings Ambulance. Crews arrived within minutes after the 5:55 p.m. attack to find Tate lying on his kitchen floor. Emergency Medical Technician Joe Hueb­ ner said Tate was not breathing and had no pulse when the crews reached the home at 220 East High Street. Paramedics attached their five-month-old Heartstart 2000 defibrillator and found Tate's heart was quivering but had stopped beating. The machine automatically began charging itself as paramedics prepared to administer a shock. Rescue workers delivered one shock and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation. "I compressed maybe five times and checked the rhythm. His heart was pumping again but slowly," Huebner said. "We checked his pulse, and he did have a pulse." The ambulance crew put an air tube down Tate's throat to help him breath, but Tale be­ gan breathing as the ambulance rushed to Pennock Hospital. In all it took about four minutes for paramedics to bring Tate back to life, and only 20 minutes to get him to the hospital. "Everything went right," Huebner said. "We got the call immediately, the distance to the house wasn't too far, electrical therapy was initiated and we brought him back all right" Ambulance officials said fast work by Huebner, Lori Bishop, Michael Cason and Dave Apkarian - plus the right equipment saved Tate’s life. "The brain can only survive four to six minutes without oxygen," said Manager Doug Palmer said. "If (Mrs. Tale) had waited another two minutes, if she had called a doc- Firemen work to put out the fire that consumed the home and contents owned by Ryan and Tina Eaton and their slx-week old daughter, Andrea, In Barry’s Mobile Home Park on Chartton Park Road. (Banner photos) Hasting* Ambulance Manager Doug Palmer (left) and Emergency Medical Technician Joe Huebner check a printout of Earle Tale's head condition, as monitored by the Heartstart 2000 defibrillator (at right). Paramedics used the device to save Tale's life after a heart attack last week. tor or the police, we might not hive gotten to him." Hiving the defibrillitor aboard was the key, they said. "I have had a few other arrests. This is the first time I’ve brought one back," Huebner said. "To go into a full arrest as old as he was, to be brought back - it’s amazing." In the past three years, defibrillators have become more common on ambulances, but Hastings Ambulance, a division of Lansing Mercy Ambulance, only has had the $6,000 device since August "In the last few years, there really has been an upgrading in care," Palmer said. "The standard in Barry County is really going up." Betty Tate said she is pleased with the paramedics' work. "I have to give all the credit to the paramedics," Tate said. "They sure did a won­ derful job. They sure saved him." Tate remains hospitalized for additional tests, but he was released from the intensive care unit Wednesday, Betty Tale said. "He's up and around, he's his old self again," she said. "He's asked a lot of ques­ tions. h's quite a shock to wake up and be someplace else and wonder bow you got there." Ambulance crew members, who have vis­ ited Tate several limes since last week, said they were happy with the outcome. "When I shook that man's hand, it was the greatest feeling I ever had," Huebner said. “We saved a life." St Rose plans Scripture Saturday Old Testament prophecy will be featured during the annual Scripture Saturday. Feb. 3. al St. Rose Parish in Hastings. Registration is at 9 a.m. and workshops will begin at 9:30 and continue until 2:30. A lunch break is set for 11:30 a.m. There is a $10 registration fee for the workshop, which is open to the public. One unique aspect of this year's Scripture Saturday is (be three different levels available to participants. A beginner's track will offer workshops on "An Introduction to the Bible," “An In­ troduction to Old Testament Prophecy." and the book of Amos. The intermediate track will include classes on pre-exilic prophets, the Books of Jeremiah and Zachariah. Advanced track participants will study the book of Isaiah: Isaiah I and pre-exilic situa­ tions, Isaiah II and the Exile and Isaiah III and post-exilic Israel. presenters of the nine workshops will be Brother John Lemker. a Marionist. who cur­ rently is working throughout the Diocese of Kalamazoo; Agnes Karas and Stephen Youngs, director of religious education at St. Rose. For additional information, contact St. Rose School. Blaze destroys mobile home, but man, infant daughter safe by Steely Suber Staff Writer HASTINGS TWP. - A fire believed caus­ ed by heal tape on a hot water heater gutted most of a mobile home, caused heal and smoke damage to the rest of the contents, and claimed the life of the family dog, Hastings firemen said Tuesday. Ryan Eaton, who has been laid off from E.W. Bliss in Hastings for six months, was al his Lot IB home with his six-week-old daughter, Andrea, in Barry's Mobile Home Park when he discovered the fire shortly before 11:30 a.m. "Normally he lakes her to a sitter because he doesn't do messy diapers, but he had decid­ ed since he was going to be home that he would just watch her," said Ryan's mother. Nancy Eaten, who lives about four dwellings down on the opposite side of Barry Street. Ryan's wife, Tina, had just returned to her job in Battle Creek Monday after completing her maternity leave, Nancy said. "She'd only been back half a day." Nancy said. The couple has owned the home for the last 14 months. Ryan told his mother he had just finished feeding Andrea, when he put her down and went io the kitchen, located at the opposite end of the home from where the hot water heater was stationed. In the kitchen, he notic­ ed smoke coming from the floor registers, he said. Shortly thereafter, the smoke alarm sounded. "He grabbed the baby, wrapped her in a blanket and ran down to my house," Nancy said. The Hastings Fire Department received the call at 11:30 a.m., but the fire spread quickly, preventing firemen from salvaging the cou­ ple's belongings. “They lost everything," Nancy said. Fire Chief Roger Cans suspects faulty heat tape as the culprit, he said at the scene. The home and its contents were insured and the family is staying with Tina’s mother, Lunne Trudl., our Dowling. Nnncy uid. Mon_ )n dart< jackat le(t talks with , Con8umere powar man „„ Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carls as his mobile home goes up in smoke Tuesday. County OKs requestfor state money Transit seeking grants by Elaine Gtfbcrt Assistant editor In addition to seeking its annual operating and marketing grams for the upcoming fiscal year, Barry County Transit is hoping to snare $157,935 of state funds for capital expenditures. The County Board of Commissioners Tues­ day gave Transportation Manager Joe Bleam approval to submit requests for the grants to the Michigan Department of Transportation. For capita] expenditures. Bleam is re­ questing stale funds for three new vehicles, a recapture station for air conditioning repair and an expansion of the parking in front of the transit building. Three additional parking spaces are needed, he said. For the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 1990, and concluding Sept. 30. 1991. Bleam pro­ jects a budget of $264,847. Of that amount he is seeking a grant for $129,234 in state funds and $21,188 in federal funds for the county transit service. He estimates that fare box revenues will generate $108,000 lo the proposed budget and in-house revenues of $6,425 from exterior advertising on vehicles and investments of previous fund balances. In the 1990-91 year, Bleam estimates that 67,000 regular passengers will use the service and 4.640 “specialized" passengers, in­ cluding the handicapped and senior citizens. The transit currently has a special grant lo provide specialized services in several areas of die county. The transit fleet is expected to travel 180,000 miles in the coming fiscal year, he said. Bleam also is seeking another marketing gram for $5,000, which would require a 20 percent or $1,250 local match from fare box All Northeastern students look part in singing or reciting goodbyes to Mr. Styf. revenues. The marketing grant will be used primarily to promote the Holly Trolley, a borrowed reproduction trolley bus used during the Christmas season. The marketing funds will be used for such expenditures as newspaper aad radio advertising, billboards and possibly uniforms for trolley driven. He nosed that the proposed 1990-91 budget does not include any county government tad*. “It wiD probably be summer before we get a contract,” Bleam said of the operating grant tads. Available state funds for transit operating expenses are “looking fairly good," he said. The funds for capital expenses, however, are more limited and given out on a priority basis according to millage on vehicles, etc. In ocher business, the board received a letter from George Hubka, of Maple Grove Township, protesting the use of a secret ballot by county commissioners when they elected a county board chairman al the Jan. 9 meeting. Hubka said the action "would appear to be in violation of Michigan's Open Meetings Act." He asked the board to rescind the results of the secret ballot election, in which Ted McKelvey won by a 4-3 vote, and to vote by roll call so the process would be open for the public to know bow commissioners voted. The board took no action on Hubka's re­ quest. McKelvey said electing a chairman by secret ballot is "perfectly legal" according lo the Michigan Attorney General's office and the Michigan Association of Counties. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley also told the board in a written memo that it was his opinion the secret balloting for chairman did not violate the Open Meetings Act. Crowley also said the board may wish lo vote again by non-secret ballot "to lessen the liklihood of litigation over this issue." The board voted to increase the salaries of circuit, district and probate court judges to the slate maximum allowable amount for 1990. The salary hikes will bring the salaries of Circuit Court Judges Richard M. Shuster and Thomas S. Eveland to $93,077; and District Court Judge Gary R. Holman and Probate Court Judge Richard H. Shaw to $93,812. State funds provide for most of the judges* salaries, according to a three-part formula. The stale pays a large portion of the salaries directly to the judges and also gives the county a standardization subsidy. The county pays a small portion of the salaries with its own funds. For instance, the slate will directly pay $58,633 to each circuit court judge and a $35,500 subsidy to the county for each one’s salary. The remaining $3,954 for each will be spli: between Barry and Eaton counties, which share their services in the circuit district. Barry will pay one-third or $1,318 and Eaten will pay the rest. The state will pay at total of $89,708 each for salaries of probate and district court judges — $52,770 directly and a $36,938 sub­ sidy to the county. Joseph Rahn, director of the Hasting-Barry County Joint Economic Development Com­ mission. and Herman Bottcher, JEDC chair­ man, presented an annual report to (he board about progress made in 1989. (See this week's City Council story for details). Dr. Wesley Logan and John DeBroux were appointed to thrce-year terms on the Commis­ sion on Aging Board. Nancy Newman was named to the Mental Health Board. Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger and Jim Schnackcnburg were appointed to represent the county on he Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Com­ mittee. Commissioner Ethel Boze will serve as an alternate. Commissioners also voted to seek bids (proposals) from financial advisors/bond counsel for services needed on upcoming sewer projects. �Page 4 •— The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25, 1990 Reporter’s Notes... fr by Kathleen Scott ’ \W........ ............................. High-tech? Sci-fi? In Barry County? Oh, my! So here we were, a group of people rush­ ing in from a full week of work, parting from spouses or leaving instructions with babysitters to learn as much as we wanted to know about leadership in Barry County in the 1990s. "Leading into the ‘90s" is an eight-part series of workshops and presentations design­ ed to give insight to the community, effect­ ive organizations, political and financial structures, leadership and public policy. The first of eight parts was held at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners from Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon. The 28 people who took part came from various lines of work in Barry County Charlton Park, Substance Abuse, Department of Social Services, JEDC, the Health Depart­ ment, RiBC, business, media, schools, agri­ culture, the Veterans Council, industry, Cir­ cle Pines camp and at least one homemaker. Something that bothered me shortly after we first convened wu the absence of all local elected leaders. None of the names on lapel lags around the room have appeared on public ballots in recent elections. 1 mentioned that and asked a few others what they thought The general response seemed to be "they must think they already know how to lead." During introductions, however, the titles "director," "president" and "owner" came up often. After a relaxing dinner and melodic ice­ breaker, everyone settled into a classroom, put pen and paper within arm’s reach and made themselves comfortable as Dr. Edward D. Barlow began his futuristic presentation. It wasn't long before an unsettling feeling made my chair little less comfortable than it had been when I first sat down. And 1 wasn't the only one who squirmed. Barlow told how inevitable change will af­ fect our homes, our families, our offices, our economy and international relations. He asked us how we would like to see the yen become the international currency. That's the goal of some Japanese forces. He speculated that blue-collar jobs will continue to move out of this country. In their places will be information and service jobs. Yet, a startling number of adult Americans are functionally or semi-illiterate. Parents today are the first who really do not know what type of world they are prepar­ ing their children for, he added. This melting pot country will continue to see more diversity among its residents. By the year 2000, more people will be over 50 than under. Ethnically, well see a change, loo. Within 30 years, leu than half of the United States will be white. In California, the largest eth­ nic group will be Hispanic, the second largest will be black, and the third, white. Barlow said he doesn't care about the ethnic or racial makeup of Barry County, but he asked if people here are ready for change. He also launched into predictions about technological advances, the line changes that make telephones, pagers and other luxuries-come-essentials obsolete the day they are bought. Jet planes, he said, are soon expected to fly from Grand Rapids to Tokyo in two hours and 15 minutes. A special tube will shuttle train passengers from New York to Los Angeles in one hour an 15 minutes. And what about our garbage? Each American produces five pounds of waste ev­ ery day. Large cities are already asking where they are going to put the next truckload. And as we begin io realize that are resourc­ es art exhaustible, what do we say to our fellow earthlings who have long emulated the American lifestyle? We can't continue to live the wasteful way we have. We were wrong. Don't make the same mistakes we did. When Barlow wu finished with his presen­ tation, he asked the participants what they thought now that they had had a glimpse into the future, based on trends, practices and pre­ dictions. Listening to comments, it wu apparent that people were squirming for different rea­ sons. Those who squirmed nervously said they feared the change. Those who squirmed excitedly said they Hastings were ready for change. One even uid he couldn't wait to go back to work on Monday. (We learned the next day, in a presentation by Jean Kemper and the Performax personal­ ity analysis, that some of us are slower to change, while others love lo initiate change. Ah-hah. Kemper said the profile wu given to our group and others to give a foundation of un­ derstanding into why we operate the way we do) Still others were skeptical. One man poin­ ted out that when he wu in high school^ the word wu that by now he would be living in a space pod. A couple of women said they were a little anxious on the way to the conference. One said that being a homemaker and mother of two young girls, she wu feeling a little out of touch and intimidated about joining a group of "movers and dukers." However, she uid she didn't see the mov­ ers and shakers she anticipated. And she wu encouraged that even single people in the group had expressed their concern about how the world of tomorrow will affect children. Another said she wu leu worried "because we're all in this meu together." Over breakfast the next morning, a few more people admitted to being skeptical about some of Bartow’s predictions. 1 was one of them. As a freshman in col­ lege, I wu literally terrified after hearing Dr. Helen Caldicott tell her film audience why the world would end in nuclear war by 1986. So why bother spending time and money to further my education if all the further I could go wu five more yean? As the world enters 1990,1 wonder what Helen Caldicott is saying now. And I wonder about some of Bartow's predictions. Where are those space pods, anyway? At the same time, if someone had said six months ago that the Berlin Wall and com­ munism would soon start to crumble, would you have believed it? Although few would stamp "progressive" or "futuristic" labels on Barry County, the rural area does seem to be holding i is own in some ways. Take some of the enviroomental issues. Recycling in Barry County hu done nothing but grow since it wu first introduced by a couple of concerned housewives in the mid1980s. A groundwater surveillance program, con­ ceived by two local men, is being used u a model all acron the country. The owner of the county’s only landfill is at the forefront of environmental protection. Special pro­ grams, committees and waste disposal mea­ sures are becoming common. Barry County is trying to get a handle on the garbage before it hu a smelly, disastrous handle on us. The Viking Corporation, represented over the weekend by two union stewards, hu re­ organized its style of managemem. In the new 'participatory* style, every person hu a say. Suggestions for product improvement, cost savings or higher efficiency are consid­ ered whether they come from someone in the front office or a sweeper in the back shop. Viking does not want to go the way of some of its neighboring industries, so it's making changes now. Bartow said he once visited a town to meet with a group to develop better public rela­ tions. After having to go to four different gu stations to find out that the building he wu looking for was only a block and a half away, he informed the people at die gathering that their public relations should start right around the comer. Lut spring, the Barry County Tourist Council and the Hastings Area Chamber of mmerce had the foresight to put together a Barry County directory, complete with names and locations of sights, attractions and busi­ nesses, from restaurants and stores to snow­ mobile trails and cemeteries. The purpose of the reference guide and the seminar that went along with it wu to teach people more about Barry County. So if a passer-through stops at the corner gu station and asks about campgrounds or churches, the Sw COLUMN, Pag* 6 Banner Ambulance service decisions questioned To the Editor— Regarding an article in the Banner Jan. 18: There was a township board meeting open to the residents of Barry. Prairieville, Orangeville and Hope townships Jan. 12 in regards to the service of Inter-Lakes Com­ munity Ambulance. Immediately after this meeting, the Barry Township Board held a private session. Nothing was mentioned at the first meeting about (he second that would follow. Why was the public not made aware of the second meeting? We feel that what the Barry Township Board decided at this private meeting was un­ fair to all Barry Township residents and all the Students who attend Delton Kellogg Schools, which is in Barry Township. The board decided to have Gull Lake Am­ bulance respond to all ambulance calls within Barry Township. This would mean that if Letters there were an emergency at the school, that child would have to wail an additional 15 to 20 minutes or more before an ambulance would be able to transport to the hospital. Inter-Lakes Ambulance is based less than a half mile from the school. The board members decided what they fed is best for the community but did not let the community know until after the decision was made. ' We feel the board has the duty to notify the Another millage would be ‘outrageous* township residents before any decision is made in such a critical matter. If the people vote to go with another ambulance service other than Inter-Lakes Ambulance, or whether they voce for a small millage to go specifically for ambulance support, at least the people will be voting on their own well being. Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer stated they went with Gull Lake Ambulance Why should a minority decide? To the Editor— To the Editor— 1 am outraged! How dare the Hastings school board even think of trying for more millage? Even if it is lo pay teachers more money, it is an absurd idea that the citizens of this district will stand still for it. Last spring the board handed out raises to all the other Toms, Dicks and Harrys in the system, and 1 am sure that most of us thought that the teachers were included. 1 don’t think (his is entirely the fault of the board or the teachers. I am certain that the MEA is involved somehwere. After all, they did threaten to put teachers on the picket lines this year. I cannot fathom that teachers think that they can get rich by leaching, but I can fathom that the union leaders want to get rich. They are no different (han other union leaders. We have had two companies turn their backs on our community in the recent past, putting people out of work. Yet the teachers want raises and smaller classes. They spend seven hours a day with our kids. I will give them a raise when they start buying my kids* clothes and food. 1 will give them a raise when they start helping find ways to send my kids to college. I will give them a raise when they guarantee that every student who graduates from high school in this com­ munity either has the skills to get through col­ lege on or the skills to hold a job. The teachers want more pay and smaller classes. May I suggest that they can have one or the other, maybe? If each of the 143 teachers were to give up $1,900 per year of their present pay, then eight more teachers could be hired. When you think about ft, $1,900 isn’t so much lo give up for a community. Think of what the rest of us would have to give up for another millage. If a teacher can not make ends meet on $30,000 a year, then he or she is ia the wrong profession. Jessie San Inocencio Hastings Bible distribution decision dismaying To the Editor— If the former Delton Kellogg High School football star charged with assaulting a Kalamazoo mar. with intent to murder is sentenced to prison, he will receive a New Testament when he begins to serve his sentence. ~ 1 read with great dismay the account of the recent action by the Delton Kellogg Board of Education of refusing to allow the Gideons to distribute the New Testaments on school pro­ perty. The family that prompted the action will long remember their role in this decision. I’m sure that for many soldiers who lay dy- ing on some foreign battlefield their only comfort may have been a Gideon New Testa­ ment or some verse that they may have remembered as they uttered their last prayer. Others’ sons may someday have occasion to serve our country and may well need that very solace. 1 recommend that school board members John Wells and Paul Hughes be applauded for their integrity in voting against the motion to prevent the Bibles from being distributed. Sincerely, Lili Shoos Cheney Hastings Insurance bill Is a bad one Tothe Editor— It has been brought to my attention the House Bill 5313 has passed and been sent on to the Senate. It looks to me like that is a bad bill. It sounds very good because it is supposed to cut auto insurance rates 30 percent, but do we want that? In California they passed such a bill and the cut still has not happened. The insurance companies have to make enough to stay in business or we will not have any insurance at all. It also sounds good to cut doctor bills, food, gasoline, cars and every other expense by 30 percent, but would we have any of these things? During the second World War everything was controlled and rationed and nobody had enough of anything, and ft did nothing to increase supplies. This is government at its worst. We might as well be in a communist country. For the above reasons I urge people to write their State Senators in opposition lo H.B. 5313 as originally passed by the House and urge that they instead make our present no fault law more fair, and that would enable the rates to go down without a government n“ndaleSincerely yours, Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who's moved eway, give them something that's "homemade". ..give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Yow Hometown Newspaper Call 9488051 Anna Cairns, Hastings Public Opinion because it will provide limited life support in­ stead of the basic life support given by Inter­ Lakes. In the budget that Inter-Lakes propos­ ed to the townships, included was a set amount for training to become limited life support. This would have been accomplished in three to six months. Also, Inter-Lakes did not expect the four townships to supply all the income needed to operate. A majority of its revenue would come from ambulance billing and yearly subscriptions for service. At this time, Inter-Lakes Ambulance is responding to all calls. Gull Lakes Ambulance also is asked to respond to all calls within Barry Township. Does this mean there will be two ambulance bills? We have asked just a few of the questions that need to be answered. Sincerely, Kevin and Sharon Keck Delton tn response to the article "Delion Board Nixes Bible Distribution”: Il continues to elude me why in a Democracy a minority can be the deciding factor. Haven't the parents who complained learned to tell their child to just ”say no?” If they haven’t. 1 think they are in for more trou­ ble than someone trying to hand their child a Bible Il's a tragedy that because of one family many students will not receive a Bible, upon which the laws of this great country are based. Depriving these students of Bibles can only contribute to tire moral decline of this country. Lyman Micklatcher Hastings FINANCIAL FOCUS finUaiby. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D Jooo, A Co Smart investors just use common sense You've got a few extra dollars to invest. Where is a good place to invest it? According to Peter Lynch, a recognized mutual-fund manager and author of a new book, “One Up On Wall Street,*' the answer could be in your own backyard. Too many investors are intimidated into believing they can’t compete with Wall Street professionals. No so, says Lynch. Of the 75 percent to 80 percent of stock trading that inrttafoaa are responsible for, most of it is “follow the leader.” That feet. Lynch believes, gives the average investor a leg up on the pros. Good buys are probably as close as your grocery store or local mall. For example, look at the store where you shop. You obviously selected it as a good place to do business. Why? Do your friends shop there? If you like what you see, a little basic homework could introduce you to a super investment. Lynch illustrates his point with a retail ap­ parel store. For more than 10 yean this store has been attracting young people in malls across the country. Had one observed the customer eatitusiam, merchandise value and done some homework, a modest investment of less than $20010 yean ago would hive grown to more than $4,600 today. Of course, results don't always come that easily. The key is to know something about the industry. Then learn about the business that interests you and who manages ft. Lynch prefen companies with little debt, a history of consistent earnings, and a strong likelihood of increased future earnings. Actually, this information is not difficult to find. In addition to research publications, inch as Standard and Poor's or Value Line that are generally available at your public library, a telephone call to the company in which you're interested often brings surpris­ ing results. Before making the call, however, know what information you want and how to ask for it. Lynch gives several examples in his book of how to phrase questions for the most direct answers. Poorly worded questions mark you aa aa amateur and produce limited information. “One Up On Wall Street" might not make you a lop analyst, but it does offer some rnrwwna irnae guidelines to buying stocks. After all. being a food hvettor is accomplish­ ed by reaching simple conclusions about the potential of a company and then acting. If you enjoy the stock market and feel it could be a place for some of your investment dollars, read Peter Lynch’s “One Up On Wall Street.” - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Cloee AT&T 40’/. Ameritech 597. Anheuser-Busch 367. Chrysler 167. Clark Equipment 3VI. CMS Energy 35 Coca Cola 71 Dow Chemical 667. Exxon 477. Family Dollar 107. Ford General Motors 417, Great lakes Bancorp 16 Hastings Mfg. 327. IBM 977. JCPenney 67s/. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 557. K-mart 337. Kellogg Company 647, McDonald's 317, 377, S.E. Mich. Gas 187. Spartan Motors 47. Upjohn 357. Gold 6413.00 Silver 65.30 Dow Jones 261532 Volume 179,000,000 Company -27. -27. -17. —2 + 7. —1 -2 -27. -7. -17. + 63.50 + 0.06 -77.3 Should distribution* of WNm bn "allowed on school property? The Defeat Board of Education, after recctviag a Devoted to the interests of Bany Counif since 1Ut published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jicob* President John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young /Editor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert /Assistant Editor/ Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tsports Editor/ Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour isaia* manager/ Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Carolyn Fuhr Robert Wtadesnki Hastings: MWdievifc: “I think h's fine. The children have a choice of accepting or refusing the Bibles." Jeff Lawson Mke Vickery Men: Shane Weak HsTOngc . stale. I don't believe that ”1 think they should be allowed. Some kids sad want, then they have a for prayer and religion in "I think reUgna ia a very penonai thing. If you it should be done, either.” their families can't afford right to stop it (the schools. I feel the Gideons want religion in the Bibles." distribution)." should have gotten permis­ school, then you should go sion from the board first." to a religious school." "1 feel the same as die "If it's what die schools Hmdron "Though there's a need �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1990 — Page 5 Michigan employment reaches record high An all-time record 4.333.0(10 people were working in Michigan during 1989. according to Thomas S. Malek, deputy director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Malek said Michigan's economy continued to grow for the seventh consecutive year, as statewide employment increased by 101.000. according to preliminary annual estimates prepared for Michigan by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Job growth in the state has been dramatic over the past several years, especially when compared to the depths of the recession in 1982, " he said. “Over the last seven years, employment in Michigan has grown by 718,000 — nearly three-quarter of a million new jobs.” The state labor force also grew in 1989. climbing by 84,000 to a record 4.664.000. Since 1982. Michigan's labor force has risen by 388,000. Michigan's average annual unemployment rate in 1989 dropped for the seventh straight year to an 11 -year low of 7.1 percent. In 1978 the jobless rate was 6.9 percent. The number of jobless workers in the state averaged 330,000 in 1989. a drop of 18.000 ove the year. Seven years ago, unemployment averaged 15.5 percent with 661,000 out of work, twice the 1989 level. Among the state’s work force, most demographic groups reported cfroloyment gains for the year and substantial gains since 1982. The number of working adult men (20 years of age and older) grew at a slightly faster pace than did the number of adult working women in 1989. Employment among men rose by 64,000 to 2.245,000. a growth rale of 2.9 per­ cent. The number of women with jobs grew by 36,000 to 1.779.000. an increase of 2.1 percent. The jobless rate for these men dropped by 6.4 percent last year, down from 7.1 percent •n 1988. The 1989 unemployment rate for women declined by two-tenihs of a percentage point to 6.1 percent. In 1989 employment among Michigan blacks of all ages (16 and over) outpaced job growth among whites. Black employment rose by 16,000 to an average 434,000, a 3.8 percent increase. In the white work force, the number ofjob holders increased by 78,000 to 3,829,000. a 2.1 percent increase for the year. MICHIGAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Legal Notices 1982 - 1989 State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOT1CC OF HEARING TO Malek pointed out that the employment levels for blacks and whites do not equal the stale's employment total because data for '•other races” are not included. The unemployment rate for whites dropped by over half a percentage point during the year, falling to 5.8 percent from 6.4 percent in 1988. Black unemployment held steady at 16.9 percent. Teenage (16-19 year olds) employment re­ mained unchanged at 309,000 from 1988 to 1989. The jobless rate, however, declined to 16.9 percent from 17.5 percent in 1988 as the teen labor force dropped by 2,000 to 372,000. From 1982 to 1989, all groups registered substantial job gains. Employment among men has risen by 318,000 while growing by 377,000 among women. Likewise, unemploy­ ment in both groups has fallen over the past seven years, dropping by 175,000 for men and 103,000 for women. Unemployment rates in 1982 for men (14.6 percent) and women (13.5 percent were nearly double their current levels. Over the past seven years, blacks have had almost three times the employment growth rate of whites. Employment among blacks grew by 141.000. a 48.1 percent increase, while unemployment dropped by 58,000. White employment rose by 549,000 or 16.7 percent as unemployment fell by 270,000. Jobless rates for both groups have been cut nearly in half since 1982 when black unemployment averaged 33.3 percent and white unemployment 13.3 percent. Employment grew in most Michigan in­ dustries last year. Jobs in the state's service sector rose significantly, climbing by 65,200 to 2,771,800. The goods-producing sector was stable, as employment increased by 300 to 1,091,400. Both sectors showed substantial increases from their 1982 levels. The number of service sector jobs rose by 555.300 while goodsproducing jobs grew by 114,600. In the goods-producing sector, some manufacturing industries reported job declines over the year due largely lo auto in­ dustry layoffs. Industries reporting job gains during the year include construction; mining; the wholesale and retail trades; finance, in­ surance and real estate; services and government. IDENTIFY FATHER AND DETERMINE OR TERMMATE MS RIGHTS MICHIGAN TOTAL EMPLOYMENT Filo No. 89-2123-AO In the mailer of File Number 89-2123-AD. adoptee TO: Jerry Scherer WhoM whereabouts are unknown TAKE NOTICE: On February 9. 1990 at 10:00 a.m.. in the Probate courtroom. 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. before Judge Richard H. Shaw, Judge of Probate a hearing will be held »o determine the identity of the father of the above named child who was barn March 28. 1982. at Hostings, Barry County. Michigan to Carolyn A. Scherer who has joined with her hus­ band In a petition for adoption. At the hearing the rights of the father shall be determined or terminated. YOUR FAILURE TO AP­ PEAR AT THIS HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE CUSTODY OF THE CHAD. WHICH SHALL RESULT IN THE COURT'S TBtMMATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. January 19, 1990 Robert I. Byington (P-27621) 222 Weel Apple Street Heatings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Carolyn A. Kidder. Petitioner (1 /25) 1982 - 1989 rue r»o. w-auztrrryt. In the mailer of Randy Augustine. Social Security Number 378-68-2551. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. Feb. 9. 1990 al 3:00 p.m., kt the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before the Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change at name of Randy Dove Augustine to Randy Dave Word. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent Date 1-16-90 Randy Dove Augustine 2083 Ottawa Trail Hostings. Michigan 49058 948-2438 The Women's Fellowship of the Congrega­ tional Church met Wednesday. Jan. 10. at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Marvin Westendorp. director of the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Service, gave an interesting and in-’ formative talk. Refreshment Committee for the meeting was Loma Durkee and Geraldine Klahn. The next meeting will be Wednesday. Feb. 14. Ray and Mary Dykhouse of Lake Odessa, along with Gerald and Shirley Seese of Clarksville, are grandparents of Tyrol Timothy Gerald, bom to Tim and Kimberly Seese. He weighed seven pounds, one ounce at his birth Dec. 30. His sister. Kathy, is 4 Vi. His great-grandparents are Fredia Roth of Lake Odessa and Drice Dykhouse of Vicksburg. The first New Year's baby of the Lake Odessa area was Danielle Kelsey, daughter of David Graham and Shcllenc Price of Wood­ bury. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces at her birth at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Andy and Terri Shade, Eric Shade and An­ nette Stank of Grand Rapids spent the holiday weekend with their parents and other relatives in this area. Eric and Terri celebrated their birthdays while here. Cindy Erb arrived home from Okinawa Jan. 12 after spending time with her husband, Kevin, who is stationed there. He will be ar­ riving home soon to spend several weeks before reporting to the Marine base in North Carolina. Greg and Colleen Hummel and daughters, who were called home by the serious illness of his father, Harold Hummel, have returned to the Air Force base in Missouri where Greg is stationed. They left last week after his father had undergone surgery and was improving. They also spent lime with Colleen's parents, Jerry and Karolyn Statler and family. Nickolas Scott is the new son bom Dec. 18 to David and Kelli Hilley. He weighed seven pounds, six and a half ounces. Grandparents are Terry and Judy Hilley of Clarksville. Keith and Sharon Cunningham, and Tom and Dee Price. Great-grandparents are Letha Price and Donna Hilley of Lansing. Agnes Price of Clarksville is a great-great­ grandmother. Lloyd Clare, weighing eight pounds, 12 ounces, arrived Dec. 28 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. His parents arc Lloyd III and Lin­ da Corston of Sunfield. He joins sisters Larissa and luma at home. His grandparents RN - LPN Part time, first and second shift. Wages negotiable, based on ex­ perience. Benefit package. Con­ tact L. Glover, R.N., Director of Nursing for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-2407 File No. 90 20290-SE Estate of RICHARD A. RUNO. Deceased. Social Security No. 322-10-3554. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 8. 1990 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Hastings Ci­ ty Bank requesting that Hastings City Bank. ISO West Court, Hastings. Ml 49058 be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate ol Richard A. Runo. deceased, who lived at 2709 Wall Lake Road, Hastings. Michigan and who died January II, 1990; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated November 25. 1987 be admitted to probate. If also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever borrwd unless presented lo the (proposed) personal representedve or to bath the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. January 19, 1990 Richard J. Hudson SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 407 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 HASTINGS CITY BANK By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: ISOW. Court Hastings. Michigan 49058 (1/25) The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 (1/25) IONIA, MICH. ---- coupon- IONIA, MICH. SUPER BOWL Wolpe, Henry to hold waste reduction hearings are Clare and Susie Rowe of Grand Ledge and Lloyd and Beverly Corston of Ortonville. Great-grandfathers are Lloyd Corston Sr. of Provincial House Hustings and Everett Bridgewater of Grand Ledge. The grand­ parents Corston were Lake Odessa residents during the years they owned the Lake Odessa Wave and for several ensuing years. The Woodland group of Extension Homemakers met Jan. 18 at the home of Ellen Lucks on Coville Road for an informative lesson on wreathmaking. using natural pro­ ducts, including herbs and dried flowers along with grasses. Ellen had many examples of at­ tractive wreaths. This group includes some Lake Odessa residents. Three Lake Odessa members of the board of Ionia County's unit of Retired School Per­ sonnel met recently with others at an Ionia restaurant for their board meeting. Their next meeting will be al the Easton Church near Saranac Feb. 15. Membership in Michigan's organization *s past 33,000, with chapters also in Arizona and Florida. New units will be organized in Florida this year. Burial was at St. John the Baptist Cemetery al Hubbardston for William Barker of Clarksville Road, Odessa Township, whose funeral was held at St. Edward's Catholic Church Saturday, Jan. 13. He had been a pa­ tient at a Belding nursing home for many months. Delos and Sue Johnson had as weekend guests their children and families, Pamela and Dan Schunk and baby Nicolas of Niles, and Mark and Jeanne Johnson and new baby Craig of Lake City. The entire family attended ' .cu services together. Michael Rohrbacher. Lake Odessa resident and Freeport rural mail carrier, and wife Sharon had the opportunity last week to com­ bine business and plesure in a trip to the east side of the state. On Saturday their dog became untied and apparently went next door to the livestock auction, where there was much activity and traffic. The Rohrbachcrs were unable to locale the dog. On Tuesday. Sharon received a telephone call from so­ meone at Peck in Sanilac County. A dog bear­ ing the Rohrbacher number on his collar had come to the Peck home. Apparently the dog had a ride from the auction to the east and had escaped his host. Mike and Sharon made an overnight visit Thursday with his sister. Carol Sefferlein, and husband Dennis at Pon Sanilac and retrieved their pooch. PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate . IONIA, MICH. SUNDAY BUFFET PRIME RIB 95 o Lake Odessa News State of Michigan Probate Court With concern mounting in Washington over the nation's solid waste crisis, the two Michigan congressmen who represent Barry County will collect home state testimony on waste reduction plans in hearings set for Mon­ day. Jan. 29. in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Reps. Paul Henry and Howard Wolpc. members of the House Science Subcommittee on Natural Resources, will co-chair the hear­ ings in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids City Halls. The morning hearing in Kalamazoo will emphasize source reduction. The after- Annual Florida picnic planned Feb. 28 Barry County people in Florida for the winter will congregate for the 1990 picnic and meeting Wednesday. Feb. 28, at the Palmetto Mobile Home Club in Palmetto, Fla. Dinner will be at noon and those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, beverage and table service. Walter Lewis is this year's president. Records for the picnic association date back to 1964. Last year’s event was attended by ap­ proximately 200 people. There will be a short business meeting and entertainment following the meal. Residents art encouraged to come early in order to have plenty of time to visit with friends. The following are directions for finding the club: Palmetto Mobile Home Club. 1201 Eighth Ave., Palmetto. Fla. If arriving by way of 1-75, take Exit 43. proceed on U.S. 301 west to 8th Ave.. Palmetto; turn right and watch for Palmetto Mobile Home Club on the left. (Across from Kentucky Fried Chicken). WET BASEMENT? nyvirvriw X SYSTEM - GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING S—rtng Michigan Slnci 1922 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Caff Tott Ft—: 1-MO-443-4232 M Grand AapMs: 243-7670 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The regular February Baltimore Township Board Meeting has been changed to THURS., FEB. 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. First item of business to be discussed is the option of rescinding the TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE and adopting County zoning. The public is encour­ aged to attend the meeting to express their opinions to the Board. Teddie Soya, Clerk, Baltimore Township 9 8 Township Supervisor Position Open If you are interested in this posi­ tion, please send your qualifica­ tions to: Dena Miller 10570 M-66 Nashville, Ml 49073 Applications must be received by Thursday, February 1,1990. Inter­ views will be conducted with the Township Board following clos­ ing date of applications. If you have any questions call Emmet Herrington at 963-6871. Dena Miller, Clerk with coupon REG. 8” WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS ONE COUPON GOOD FOR ANY PARTY SIZE. % s 9 8 2.00 11:00 - 7:00 Landing 121W. GRAND RIVER AVE. o 5^ -■'corner-e • mw ,9 “throwaway mentality” is part of the moral agenda for the 1990s and beyond. Congressman Henry is sponsor of a national bottle bill — legislation to establish a nation­ wide returnable beverage container law, modeled after Michigan’s successful deposit law. “Even with 94 co-sponsors of the bottle bill, many of my other House colleagues are caving in to beverage industry pressure lo block the proposal,” Henry said. “I hope this hearing will send the message to Washington that we need to put our environment first, and to do the right thing.” Congressman Wolpe's bill, the Pollution Prevention Advancement Act, would support research into the prevention of pollution and solid waste. “Ninety-nine percent of federal dollars for pollution research go toward controlling waste. We need to shift our focus from clean­ ing up pollution to not producing it in the first place,” Wolpe said. “Source reduction makes good economic sense and good environmental sense. There are no losers — only winners,” he added. 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She was active in the Women's Association served on the Board of Deacons, and was a Sunday School teacher. After moving to Gun Lake in 1971 she attended Yankee Springs Bible Church. She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Shipman of 53 years; two sons. David Shipman of Lansing and Daniel Shipman of Battle Creek; four grandsons, David S. Shipman of Budolph, Ohio, Jeffrey Shipman of Plant City, Florida, Anthony and Andrew Shipman both of Lansing; two sisters, Ethelmay Benedict of Lansing and Corabel (Samuel) Bcmrose of Mason. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest A. Haskin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 23 at Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing with the Reverend Tom Robinson of North Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial wu at Deepdale Memorial Park. HASTINGS - Helen L. Leszczynski, 72 of 1618 Heath Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 17,1990 at Queen of The Valley Hospital, West Covina, California. Mrs. Leszczynski was bom February 28, 1917 in Detroit, the daughter of Adam and Viola (Kunz) Wojciechwski. She was raised in Detroit, graduating from Chadsey High in Detroit. She was married to Sylvester (Sal) Lesz­ czynski. They moved to Hastings in 1954 and was owners of the Sports Bar. She was a member of Knights Ladies, Over Fifty Club, member of St Rose of Lima Parish. She is survived by three daughters, Mr. Charles (Kathy) Count, Delton, Mrs. Kenneth (Halina) Windes of Hastings, Mrs. Thomas (Krystyna) Dailey of West Covina, California; seven grandchildren; one sister, Irene Harker Wojcik from Hollywood, Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Sal, March of 1977 and three brothers. Services were held Tuesday, January 23 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon Pohl as celebrant. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Clifton James Sawdy Ruth Adell Hughes WOODLAND - Clifton James Sawdy, 84 of 190 Amasa Street, Woodland passed away Tuesday, January 23, 1990 al his residence. Mr. Sawdy was born September 5, 1906 in Woodland, the son of Bert and Lucy Sawdy. He attended the Woodland Schools. He wu married to Agatha Smith on Decem­ ber 13, 1924 in Woodland. He was an avid outdoorsman. He farmed in the Woodland area his entire life. Mr. Sawdy is survived by his wife, Agatha; one daughter, Betty Brock of Sunfield; one son, Carl Sawdy of Saranac; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He wu preceded in death by one grandson; several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 26 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Richard Sessink officiating. Burial will be at the Wood­ land Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, January 25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. VASSAR- Ruth Adell Hughes, 98 of Vassar passed away Tuesday, January 3, 1990 at the home of her niece. Ruth A. (Castle) Huglies was bom Septem­ ber 11, 1891 in Barry County. She was married to Cassius F. Hughes December 30, 1918. He preceded her in death January 10, 1958. She wu a member of the Doster Reformed Church, Rebekah Lodge of Prairieville and Vassar Senior Citezens Club. She was a retired school teacher. Mrs. Hughes is survived by a niece, Mrs. Allan (Charlene) Shelp of Vassar. She wu also preceded in death by a brother, Roy in 1951. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25 at the Prairieville Cemet­ ery, Prairieville with Pastor Paul Hanson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Doster Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by the Clark Funeral Home, Vassar. ATTEND SEBAICES BASTINGS FIRST PUMYTKBIAN CHURCH, Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7: 00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94X-XIMM. Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday Schixil 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AW ANA Grades K thru K. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youih (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8: 30 p.m. lAduh Choir) Saturday IO lo 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wert Slate Road. Hartings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9: 30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:43 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduli Bible Study - no age limits. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 81)5 S. Jefferson. Father Ixon Puhi. Rislor. Pusior. Hattipfi. Michigan, G. Kent Sulurduy Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Keiter, P*Mor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Musses X a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ CtaMen Ed. Sunday. Jan. 28 sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. *30 Md 11:00 Wonhip Services. Nuncry provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. FM. 9:30, Church School CIbsks 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. for all ages; 10:30. Coffee Hour in Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. the DMag Room; 4:00 Junior High Jan 28 - 8:45. Church School (all Youth Fellowship; 3:00 Confinna­ ages); 10:00. Family Worship: AAl tion Claw*: 6:00 Senior High Branch. Thursday. Jan. 25 - 7:30 Sr. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday, Jan. Youth Feilowihip. 27 - 9:30 Conf 7; Yough Group Dinner. Monday. Jan. 22 - 6:00 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, Positive Parenting. Tuesday. Jan. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel 23 - 9:30 Wordwalchen: 7:00 Whalen. Phone 943-3121 Par­ Abort. Task Force. Wednesday. take, 943-3193 Church. Where Jan. 24 - 7:00 Elders. a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF' THE School; 10:45 a m. Worship Ser­ DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST vice; 6 p.m Fellowship Worship. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL day Mass 11 a.m. CHURCH, Corner of Broadway and Center, in Hastings. Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Paul Downie, HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The Bible, the Interim Rector. Sunday Schedule: Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Holy Eucharist. 10:00 a.m. Airing Bible.*' One mile east of Hastings, Summer, 10:30 a.m. regular. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Morning **. ": 15 a.m. Call for Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening informati- stout youth choir. Bi­ Family Hour at 6:00. ble St»*'y. youth group and activ.tic,. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leittman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adulls, Teens and Children. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Delton Area CEDAR CREEK KIHI.E. Cedar Creek Rd.. X mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-22X5. Sun­ day School al IO a in,; Worship 11 a in.: Evening Service al ft p.m.; Wetlnewlay Prayer Bible 7 p.m. HASTINGS SAVIKS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* end lake Odessa COLEMAN ACENCY tf Virginia B. Blood DELTON - Charles A. Jacob, 76, of 11232 East Shore Drive, Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Tuesday, January 16, 1990 al Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mr. Jacob was bom December 25, 1913 in Kenosha, Winconsin, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Wisniewski) Jacob. He had lived for the past 1216 years at the Crooked Lake address and was formerly of Chicago. He retired in 1978 after 30 years with the Belt Railway of Chicago. He was formerly employed for 10 years at the Royal Knitting Mills in Chicago. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Delton and a former member and usher at St. Maurice of Chicago. He was a member and Fast Treasurer of the Sheet Metal Workers Local in Chicago, and also Past President of the Crooked Lake Association. He was married to Evelyn M. Urbanski September 11,1938. She preceded him in death November 17, 1980. Mr. Jacobs is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Gleu Weever of Delton, June and George Wright of Chicago; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Luana Jacob of Chicago; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Marge Jacob of Cicero, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. A Rosary was held at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Father Ray Barth Celebrant. Mr. Jacobs will be taken to the Woilschlager Funeral Home, 3604 S. Hoyne, Chicago, Illi­ nois for further services. Burial will follow in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth, Illinois. Nashville Area loe. Insurance for your life. Home, tusiness and Cor WMN FUNOIAL HOME Hosting* FLEXFA* MCORFMATEO SI. C3KII.XS < VIIIOLIC CHI HCH. Nashville, l ather l.con I’olil. Pastor. A mission ol si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saiuukiy Massft:30p.m Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTHKS Dowling Area MwnbarF.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS OANNEX ANO REMINDER 1952 N. (roadway ■ Hostings MSIET PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - DOS. Jcllerson -945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. COINim CHAPEL Al DON LING AND KANFIEI.D I XII ED METHODIST (111 RCHES. Ro. Mary Horn officiating Hunfleld I nilril Methodist Church Haslings. Michigan HASTINGS F10ER CLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hailing*. Mnhigan \________________ _ _____________ ________________________z Mclhinlisl .Sunday Sclmol Chtin.il •» Mia.ill. IO.M)a. m Conrad W. Lass SARANAC - Conrad W. Lass, 77 of Morri­ son Lake Gardens, Saranac passed away Satur­ day, January 20, 1990 at Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, Grand Rapids. Mr. Lass was bom October 25,1912 in Cale­ donia, the son of Fred and Emma (Conrad) Lass. He graduated from the Caledonia High School. He was married to Mary Orlop, February 15, 1938 in Cascade. They moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1949. Mr. Lass is survived by wife, Mary; two daughters, Susan Lass of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Stewart (Cinda) Soloman of Holland; one son, Edward Lass of Lake Odessa; eight grandchil­ dren; one brother, Fred Lass of Caledonia; one sister, Beatrice Statsick of Grand Rapids; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, Janu­ ary 23 at St Edward’s Catholic Church, Lake Odessa with Reverend Father James Bozung as celebrant. Buriat was at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Lunch Mission of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Charles F. Hall MIDDLEVILLE - Charles F. (Jim) Hall, 52, of Middleville passed away Saturday, January 20, 1990 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Hall was bom on May 9, 1937 in Wayland, the son of William M. and Idah M. (Martin) Hall. He was raised in South Lyons and Detroit areas and attended South Lyons School. He was married to Lillian M. Sensiba on July 23,1960 at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. He was employed at Orchard Indus­ tries (presently Flex-Fab) Construction. Stid­ ham Gravel and presently at Steenwyk Gravel. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Lillian M. Hall; his children, Decel and Scott Christian of Dorr, Bill and Teresa Hall, Gary Hall and Michael Hall, all of Middleville; two grand­ sons, Steven and Bradley Hall; one sister, Mrs. Betty L. Smith ofCaledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 23 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville ' with Rev. Roger G. Timmerman officiating. Burial was at the Cbman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. MIDDLEVILLE - Virginia B. Blood, 68 of 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville passed away Sunday, January 21.1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Blood was bom March 3, 1921 in Vermontville, the daughter of Bert and Gaile (Stambaugh) Kimmel. She was raised in Vermontville and attended the Vermontville Schools. She and her husband, Grant Blood lived their entire married life in the surrounding area. He preceded her in death in 1985. She has since lived in Middleville. She enjoyed cooking, bingo and crafts. Mrs. Blood is survived by five sons, Maynard McClelland of Nashville, Rex Roscoe of Holland, Dan Roscoe of San Anto­ nio. Texas, Mike McClelland of Clare and Terry Roscoe of Vero Beach, Florida; one sister, LaBurl Hill of Portland; eight grandchil­ dren, Lorraine Joppe, Matthew McClelland, Tina McClelland, Kelly McClelland, Rhonda Clavier, Tiffany Roscoe, Matthew Roscoe and Virginia Roscoe; three great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita Tomason and an infant son, John McClelland. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 24 at the Maple Valley ChapelGemhsr Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Blood Memorial Fund. M. Ruth Rose HASTINGS - M. Ruth Rose, 63 of 1634 Mixer Road, Hastings passed away Saturday, January 20, 1990 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Rose was born December 22,1926 in Hastings, the daughter of Claude and Gladys (Stevens) Gross. She was raised in the Nashville and Hastings areas and attended Nashville and Hastings schools, graduating in 1974 from Hastings Adult Education. She was married to Ernest Montague, July 1943, he preceded her in death December, 1954, she than married Irving Rose, Jr., December 16, 1955. She was employed as a meat wrapper for area meat stores and retired in 1986 from the Nashville Locker Plant where she had worked for many years. She was a member of Nashville VKW. Post #8260 Auxiliary and a past officer. Mrs. Rose is survived by husband, Irving Rose, Jr.; two sons. Terry Montague and Douglas Rose of Hastings; five daughters, Janet McKinstry and Linda Colvin ofHastings, Laurie Thomas and Barbara Powers of Nash­ ville and Teresa Rose of Shelbyville; 18 grand­ children; two sisters, Claudine Oswald ofHast­ ings, Genevieve Allen of Nashville; step­ mother, Mildred Hull of Hastings; two step sisters, Pauline Orsbom of Grand Rapids, Betty Kidder of Hastings; step brother, Donald Kosbar of Lacey; three half sisters, Glenda Stevens, Joyce Stevens of Hastings and Joan Komoclje of Battle Creek; two half brothers, Lloyd Gross and Stewart Gross of Hastings. She was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Janice Mirie Montague. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 23 at the Wren Funeral Home with Roger Gay­ pool of Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260 officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital, 3rd floor central. Mr. Businessman... 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Harding BATTLE CREEK - Mertie E. Newburn, 89, of 123 Newburn Dr. Bailie Creek passed away Saturday, January 20, 1990 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. She had been a patient there since January 8. Mrs. Newburn was bom on April 29,1900 in Chickasaw County, Iowa, the daughter, of Dean Albert and Carrie Jane (Toynton) Frantz. She was raised in Lake City. She came to Lake City in an ox drawn covered wagon and moved to Battle Creek in 1921. She was married to James M. Newburn on May 8,1917 in Lake City. He preceded her in death August, 1956 in Battle Creek. She was a houswife, but did work at Postum just long enough to buy a wringer washer. She enjoyed flower gardening, canning, making quilts and traveling short distances with the Golden Aires Club. She was a member of the Level Park Baptist Church, Fifty Plus Club, Christ United Methodist Church, Golden Aires Club, Senior Citizens Group and a member of the 25 year Club at Kelloggs through her husband. ALTO - Orville A. (Chum) Harding, 64 of Alto passed away Sunday, January 21, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Harding was bom December 22,1925 in Flint, the son of Elfred and Carrie (Bubp) Harding. He is survived by his wife, Bettie; son and daughter-in-law, Orval and Marilyn Harding of Belding; grandson George of Belding; brother, Leo Harding of Lov/ell; sister, Nirs. Mirt Rogers of Lowell; mother-in-law, Wiida Allerding of Hastings; brother and sisters-inlaw Vem and Doris Allerding, Duane and Marie Allerding, Kevin and Cheryl Allerding all of Hastings, Joan and Henry Boehmers of Bellevue, Margaret and Duane Wilkes of Hast­ ings, Terri and John Catt of Traverse City, Clarence Bright of Hillsdale; aunt, Cynthia Brown of Lansing. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 24 at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Dougherty nf the Faith Bible Church. Burial was at Oakwood Cemet­ ery, Lowell. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Mrs. Newburn is survived by four sons, James F. Newburn of Baldwin, Paul M. Newburn of Springfield, Harold D. Newburn of Delton, and LaVeme A. Newburn of Battle Creek; six daughters, Rosetta E. Quick of Otse­ go, Helen I. VanBrocklin, Marie M. Wright, both of Battle Creek, Mn. Rudell (Anna M.) Wilburn of Lafayette, Indiana, Dorothy V. Tullis of Summerville, South Carolina and Mrs. Norman (Kay E.) Brown of Springfield; 42 grandchildren; 62 great grandchildren; 22 great great grandchildren, ten step grandchil­ dren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, three daughters, Neva Newburn at birth on May 11, 1922, Josephine Newburn on August 7,1926 and Opal Jane Peacock on June 16, 1960. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 24 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home, Battle Creek, with Pastor Robert D. Wenner of Level Park Baptist Church. Burial was at the Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Level Park Baptist Church, 3438 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. COLUMN Continued from ptgt 4 clerk can direct him. Not many business owners took advantage of the program. But at least someone lock initiative to start the plan here where recre­ ational opportunities have the potential to draw visitors and boost the county's economy in nearly every corner. And Barry County isn’t widely known as aa artsy area. But through efforts of the Thornapple Arts Council, churches, schools and other groups and organizations, an appre­ ciation for the ana is growing, along with the availability at art programL It's no secret that Barry County is fast be­ coming a cluster of bedroom communities because at its central location between Grand Rapids, Lansing, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. So it's wise to develop art, recreational and educational programs here and maintain a lifestyle harmonious with our environment before we have loo many people Because of the nature of the county aad the people who live here, some things may take a while to change. There will always be re­ sisters who will say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That earthy, practical menulity is not bad. But sometimes the "fixin'" needs to be done in anticipation of a break. It’s great that we have people moving and taking the county in to the future. Some­ times they can't go as quickly as they would like, but the result is a constant forward movement that in the end seems to please both the changers and the resisterx Because of that movement aad because of what's already begun in Barry County, when we find ourselves facing a different world than our parents saw ar the same age, we will be able to adjust with the change and say, "Okay, we’re ready." Road expenses outrun income in Barry County by Jena Gallup "Expenses are rising significantly faster than revenues for county road commissions, which oversee the state's 88,600-mile network of county roads and bridges," says Frank Sbcllenbarger, president of the County Road Assoclatiou of Michigan. Jack Kincman, engineer-manager of the Bany County Road Cbmmissioa, agrees. Environmental concerns, increased insurance costs and the hike in fuel from 62 cents io $1.02 a gallon are just some of the obstacles Kinemaa said the comaissioo faces, with no increase in funding to meet and correct the probiemL "It's really imperative that the legislature does somethin this fall. We need an increase in the gas tax of at least 5 or 6 cents just io stay where we are,” he said. The State of Michigan now collect! 15 cents a gallon oo fuel, he said. "The county has never been adequately funded from the stale," Kineman continued, "any improvement oo Bany County roads is being done by the townships and the county." Two new environmental problems face the commis-sioa this year. Underground fuel storage tanks is a problem that must be dealt with now, he said, and the "best guess as to the cost is about $75,000." Also, the Barry Eaton District Health Department and the state Department of Natural Resources have told the commission that its floor drains are leaking and might pollute the ground water. A jotin plan by Rutland Towndiip and the City of Hastings calls for installation of a sewer the commission can hook up to, but the cost of that is another $25,000, Kineman said. And, the difference between paying 62 cents or paying $1.02 for 300/NM) gallons of fuel die commission uses in a year is another big taor, Kineman added. Shcllenbarger pointed out that road coamissiotu must carry liability insurance to protect public funds, and premiums for the coverage has increased an average of 60 percent in the past five yean. Health insurance premiums for Road Commission employees have followed the national trend upward, soaring 40 lo 60 percent between 1984 and 19U, he said. "Michigan’s network of county roads, long viewed as one of the best in the nation, is threatened by a decline in funds available for maint-enance and construction,” Shdlenbarger said. An increase in the state tax on all fuels for motorized vehicles would be a fair way to provide needed funds, not only for county roads but for village and state highway authorities as well, SheUen-barger added. Woodland News The Scobey family and Larry Wait brass quartet played a concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. They said this was only the third time the quartet had performed outside of their own (Pleasant Valley United Brethren) church, and they did not have a name for the quartet yet. Larry Wait suggested “One Wait and Three Scobeys" or “Slide and Three Valves,” but the others did not seem very en­ thusiastic about either name. He said they had all been trumpet players until three years ago, when his wife bought him a trombone and Kathy later acquired the baritone bom. Kathy Scobey said it is hard to find religious music arrange for brass quartet. She, or her brother, Larry Wait, told a little about each piece before they played it. . They first played “A Might Fortress Is Our God," which was written by Martin Luther and is practically the Protestant anthem in Germany. She said Luther had strong feelings about music in religious settings and stressed its importance in his teachings. When the quartet took a break. Jeff and Nancy Tromp Booi sang a duet and Ray Greene sang "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." A collection was taken for the Lakewood United Methodist organ fund during the se­ cond break while Nancy Booi sang a solo. People from Woodland United Methodist. Lake Odessa Central Methodist and Zion Lutheran, as well as Lakewood United Methodist Churches, attended and enjoyed the music. Refreshments were served in the fellowship hall following the concert. by Catherine Lucas Aanemarie Othmer came home from Pen­ nock Hospital Saturday and will have further heart tests at Blodgett Hospital as an out­ patient this week. On Sunday afternoon, Glendon and Betty Curtis took Lucy Classic to a restaurant in Hastings where they met Tony. Linda and Mallory Curtis from Jackson and Steve and Cindy Curtis White for a family dinner. Woodland United Methodist Women arc planning a Meijers dinner at Woodland School Tuesday, Feb. 20. Tickets are now available at Classics in Woodland or from any member of the organization. Tickets for these dinners usually sell out quickly because space is limited and no extras can be admitted after the tickets are gone. The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist filled in for Rev. Laidlcr at Lake Odessa Central Methodist after preaching at his own church on Sunday morning. Rev. Laidler injured his back Saturday. Carrie Randall broke her leg ice skating on Saddlebag Lake Sunday afternoon, Jan. 14. Lurenc Enness had surgery on her foot at Pennock Hospital last week. The August automobile accident did not necessitate his latest surgery, as it did her recent knee surgery. At Zion Lutheran Church's annual meeting Sunday, the members voted to buy a new elec­ tronic organ and have a new sound system in­ stalled in the building. Marguerita Baitinger is now at her home on Velte Road after having knee surgery al Pen­ nock and several months of therapy at Thor­ napple Manor. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25. 1990 — Page 7 Women’s Aglow meets tonight Hastings Area Women’s Aglow will present a video on a big screen this Thursday evening, based on the book by Quin Sherrer. "How to Pray For Your Children." All area women are invited to attend Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.. at the Note of Praise. 12223 Chief Noonday Road. Gun Lake. There will be a light refreshment. Babysitting will be provided for babies and preschoolers. Survivors of Vlolsncs to moat Williams to observe 25th wedding anniversary Courtney-Irwin announce engagement Mr and Mrs. Dale Williams will celebrate their 25th anniversary Jan. 30. Anyone wishing to send a card may send it lo: 9757 N. Avenue, Dowling, 49050. Jerry and Linda Courtney of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter. Lori Ann. to Markus Norman Irwin, son of David L. and Juanita Irwin of Hastings. Lori, a 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg, is currently employed at Michigan Bell in Grand Rapids. Mark, a 1988 graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg, is currently employed al Thermo­ Burr in Grand Rapids. An April 14, 1990, wedding is being planned. Kimmeys to observe 40th wedding anniversary FrankSchoessel united in marriage Lyman and Norma Kimmey of Middleville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Jan. 25. They were married in Hastings by the Rev. Charles Baum. ’ Tina Kay Frank and I imothy C. Schoessel were united in marriage at the Grace Lutheran Church by pastor Michael Anton Saturday, Nov. 18. The bride was given in marriage by her mother Dolores M. Frank and stepfather Henry R. Brooks. The groom’s parents are Carl and Loretta Schoessel. Matron of honor was Tonja Lynn Blume, sister of the bride. Best man was Make Eastman. Bridesmaids were Jerry Frick, Laurie Ken­ sington, Marti Boot. Susan Schoessel and Laurie Eley. Groomsmen were Mike Eastman, Mike McLean. Kasy McDonald. Joel Lunz, An­ drew Merkau and Scott Schoessel. Ringbearer was Joshua Hermcnitt. Flower girl was Kelli Flohr. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Todd Drillock. Vocalist was Paula Allerding and organist was Donna Buehl. A reception took place at the Middle Villa Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Kimmey were honored with a surprise dinner on Jan. 20 by their children. Dean and Nyla Rounds, Evan and Brenda Seifert and Dan and Kathy Price; grand­ children, Timothy. Nathan. Christopher and Kathlyn Rounds, Jennifer and Adam Seifert and Andrew and Mark Price; and Lyman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kimmey. Warner-Klahn exchange marriage vows Lindner-Heppner united in marriage Mari A. Lindner and Herbert L. Heppner of Sheboygan. Wisconsin, were married Dec. 27 at The Old Rittenhouse Inn in Bayfield. Wisconsin. Officiating at the ceremony was the Rev. Jeny Phillips. Parents of the couple are Melvin and Carlene Lindner of Lake Odessa. Alice Hepp­ ner of Morton Grove. 111., and the late Herbert H. Heppner. The bride is a 1975 graduate of Lakewood High School. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Detroit College of Business. Grand Rapids. She is currently employed as a trust officer with First Interstate Trust Company of Wisconsin in Sheboygan. The bridegroom is a 1969 graduate of Niles West High School. Skokie, III., and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. III. He is senior recruiter for Kohler Com­ pany. Kohler. Wis. JoAnn Warner of Laingsburg and Roger Klahn of Lansing were united in marriage on Oct. 7 at Lansing Bethel Alliance Church. Parents of the couple are Sylvia Warner of Laingsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klahn of Saranac. Grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harper of Lake Odessa. The bride wore a white Victorian traditional style dress with a long train. She was given away by her brother, Hany Warner of Mason. The ceremony began with a flute duct of ’'Savior. Like a Shepherd Lead Us." per­ formed by Debbie Gallo of Philadelphia, Pa., and Wendy Prairie of Perry. Both are nieces of the bride. Music was also provided by Thomas and Sandy Carpenter of Lansing, who sang "Only God Could Love You More" and "I Give It All To You." In addition. Ron Browne of Mt. Pleasant performed a reading, "The Marriage in Cana." Linda Erb of Lake Odessa was organist. Matron of honor was Janice Smith of La­ ingsburg. sister of the bride. Serving as bridesmaids were Shirley Courtney of Lake Odessa, sister of the groom, and Wendy Morse of Laingsburg. Dr. Richard Garlick of Des Plaines, III., was best man. Murray Strawder and Marvin Clare, both of Mt. Pleasant, were groomsmen. Ushering in the approximately 220 guests were Emil Jensen of Grand Rapids, Matthew Dewan of Royal Oak. and Robert Snyder-Pitts of Berkley. Irene Warner of East Lansing, niece of the bride, was flower girl, while Andrew Smith of Laingsburg, a nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Kim Gladding of Grandville. After a honeymoon in Tennessee, the couP»e now reside in Lansing. Westphal-Davis announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Glen Westphal of Quinnesec announce the engagement of their daughter, Terese, to Matt Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1978 graduate of Kingsford High School and a 1980 graduate of Northern Michigan University as a legal secretary. She is employed by the Denissen law firm of Green Bay. Wis. Her fiance recently completed three years with the U.S. Arms at Fort Knox. Ky.. as a medical specialist and is employed at Hurckman Mechanical in Green Bay. Wis. A May 12. 1990. wedding is planned Baker- Woods announce engagement Announcement has been made of the engagement of Ronnie Baker to Shirley Paul Woods, both of Delton. The bride to be is a secretary, and is cur­ rently attending college. The future groom is the marketing outreach coordinator for The Wholesale Club in Portage. A spring wedding is planned. The Survivors of Violence is a support group open to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest or abuse. It is free of charge. The . group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the CAA Womyn’s Concerns Office. 107 S. Jef­ ferson Si., Hastings. For further information, call the Womyn’s Concerns office at 948-4260. (tfn) The Hastings Women’s Club will hold its next meeting at noon Friday, Feb. 2, at the First United Methodist Cnurch. Guest speaker will be Dr. Weldon Petz, a noted authori­ ty on Abraham Lincoln. His topic will be "A Pilgrimage with Abraham Lincoln" (a general overview of the humanism in his life) and he will include slides and artifacts. The luncheon at the church will begin at noon. Mental Health Board Fob. 1 Hooker- VanHoven united in marriage IT'S A GIRL! Bom January 17 to Rhonda Smith of Hastings. Time: 5:55 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 ozs. Bom January 18 to David and Donna Crossman of Hastings. Time: 5:00 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 13'4 ozs. Bom January 19 to Michael and Amelia Lcvcrsec of Kalamazoo. Time: 8:27 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 ozs. Bom January 19 to Mark and Cherie Andlcr of Nashville. Time: 5:03 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 7)4 ozs. Bom January 20 to Don and Annette Snyder of Hastings. Time: 12:34 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 14M ozs. Megan Ann Holzhauscn bom January 6 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids to Dean and Tammy Holzhauscn of Middleville. Time: 9:12 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 ozs. 20 in­ ches long. Grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Prough of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Holzhauscn of Comma. Great grand­ parents arc Mr. and Mrs. James Collins of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Holzhaussen Sr. of Corunna. Bom Jan. 11 to Mark and Pain Anderson of Hastings. Markie Dian was bom al Butter­ worth Hospital. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 ozs.. 20 in­ ches long. Grandparents are Terry and Clara Mitchell of Toledo. Ohio and LeRoy and Sharyln Anderson of Meadville. P/X. Born January 22 to Randy and Dehra Hughes of Hastings. Time: 5:58. p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 h ozs. ■■ HM I MH ■■■ ■■■■■■ ■ — NOTICE — ; । Hope Township [ I I 1I IT III I J Effective immediately Commercial/lnstitutional Fees will be the same as Multi Family _ | Dwelling-$25 tor the first $10,000.OOofvaluaitlon and $2 for each $1,000.00 of valuation thereafter. For Zoning questions or building ■ “ permits contact Richard H. Leinaar Tuesday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Telephone 948-2464. Other times can be arranged by appointment. Hop* Township Board Shirley R. Caw, Clark 1 Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable complete resume service. Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Type Written Copies For more information and rates call Ann at Wise Personnel 948-8600 or Out of town call 1-800-526-7298 Human Resources Assistant • FULL-TIME • Copies of The marriage of Karen Beth VanHoven and David John Hooker was soleminized in Oc­ tober at Central Wesleyan Church in Holland. Parents of the bride and groom are Ron and Donna VanHoven of Zeeland and Darwin and Dorothy Hooker of Hastings. Maid of honor was Elizabeth Veldink. Bridesmaids were Tammy Teipstra and Darcy Hooker. Flower girl was Katie Williamson. Best man was Darin Hooker. Groomsmen were Scott Gould and Kevin Hartwig. Ringbearer was Jonathan Styf. FT’S A BOY! David and and Dawn (Champion) Daniels arc proud to announce the birth of their son, Ryan Gayien Daniels, bom at Sparrow Hospital on Jan. 13, 1990. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 21M inches long. Sharing the joy are grandparents, Galen and Wilma Daniels of Freeport, Larry Champion of Col­ dwater, Joyce Cobum of Burr Oak. Great grandparents are Edna Smith of Freeport and Phylis Champion of Quincy. Bom January 13 to James C. and Kami R. Hanna. Time: 1:16 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 3M ozs., 2116 inches long. Proud grandparents are Allen L. and Liz Lancaster of Hastings and James K. and Emma Hanna, of Wake Village, Texas. Bom January 22 to Troy and Brenda Brodock of Nashville. Time: 6:06 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 4V4 ozs. Bom January 21 to Mike Staffer and Dawn Wright of Hastings. Time: 1:19 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. M ozs. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 23, 1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Woman’s Club to hoar program The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held Thurs­ day, Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Any interested person is in­ vited to attend. Birth Announcements: — NOTICE - THE HASTINGS BANNER are available at these area locations: In HASTINGS - Frank-Blume exchange marriage vows Tonja Lynn Frank and Douglas Blume were united in marriage at the Kilpatrick Church Sept. 16, 1989 with the Rev. George Speas officiating. The bride is the daughter of Dolores M. Frank and Roger Frank. The groom is lhe son of Alden and Myra Blume. Maid of honor was Tama Herminett, sister of the bride, and best man was Gregory H. Blume, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Denise Ohren. Tina K. Frank, Robin Rockwell and Lisa Pawlanta. Groomsmen were David Blume. Alden F. Blume. David Bierschbach and Daniel E. Britton. Flower girl was Stephanie Fleming and ring bearer was Joseph H. J. Herminett. Pianist was Kenneth W. Fisher. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coovert. Ushers were Todd Drillock and Dennis Britten. Reception was at the K of C Hall. After a honeymoon in the Smokies, the cou­ ple now reside in Hastings. Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food & Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drakes Market Plus Eberhard Felpausch Cinders Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Kloosterman's Penn Nook Gifts RS J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery In MiddlevilleCappon's Station Crystal Flash Pastoors Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery In Nashville- Czinder-Heath announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. William Czinder of Hastings are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Judith, to Steven Heath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heath of Gun Lake. Judi graduated from Hastings High School and Grand Rapids Junior College. She is employed by Hastings Mutual. Steve graduated from Northview High School in Grand Rapids and Ferris State University. He is employed by Rogers Heating'and Cooling in Grand Rapids. A June wedding is being planned. Charlies Southend KAM Meats Carl’s Market Mace Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville 66 Dehon Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Scott's Party Barn plus...MANY, MANY OTHER LOCATIONS! Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings. Michigan, has an immediate opening for a full-time Human Resources Assistant. Centrally located between the four larger cities of Grand Rapids. Lansing. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Hastings enjoys the benefits of a country atmosphere but is not Isolated from colleges and cultural activities associated with these metropolitan areas. Candidates should have a high degree of self-initiative, motivation and independence. Responsibilities include: preparation of evaluations and notification of wage Increases, completion of workers' compensation and unemployment compensation paperwork, maintenance of entire benefits program, recruitment and retention, and completion ol periodic surveys. Must have knowledge of payroll preparation as may occasionally be required to process payroll. Ideal candidates must have 3-5 years Human Resources experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred. Hospital experience is a plus. Pennock Hospital offers a competitive salary and a full Flexible Benefits Program. Please submit cover letter and resume to. Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E NOTICE Of PUBLICATION TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN Notice Is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting a Summer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds provided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 as administered by the Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities and services designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21 inclusive who are experiencing barriers to obtaining employment. Total funding reques­ ted for the 1990 program is $896,441 to serve approxi­ mately 490 JTPA-eligible participants. A Basic Skills/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assessment, reading comprehension and math computation skills training for participants asses­ sed below the seventh grade level, and exposure to occupational clusters and businesses for 14-15 year old youths. $22,395 has Peen allocated to serve 190 partici­ pants. Special programs will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped A Basic Skills/Work Experience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full time work force. $519,072 has been allocated to serve 300 participants. The SYETP Plan will be available tor public inspection at the major public libraries in Barry. Branch, and Calhoun Counties after February 2. 1990. The Plan will be available after February 2. 1990 for public inspection at the Barry County Building. County Clerk's Office. 220 W. State Street, in Hastings. Michigan, between the hours ol 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan also will be available for public review at the Branch County Building, County Clerk's Office, 31 Division Street. Coldwater. Michigan, between the hours ol 9:00 a m, and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available lor public inspection between the hours of 300 pm until 500 p.m. at the Calhoun County Clerk's Olhce. 315 West Green Street. Marshall. Michigan Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, Inc . PO Box 1574. Battle Creek. Michigan 49016 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1990 Barry County Marriage Licenses James Ahn Hammond. 37. Nashville and Amy Lynne Lawrence. 20. Lansing. Larry George Vroman, 39. Woodland and Paula Dawn Vroman. 40. Woodland. Rodney Lee Cole. 31. Middleville and Valerie Lucile Dipp. 31. Middleville. Daniel Jay LaFaut. 34. Hastings and Donna Jean Wait. 38. Hastings. Kraig Edward Fredricks. 30. Hastings and Vicki Lynn Bush. 30. Hastings. Joey Lee Bunch. 19. Hickory Comers and Lora Ann Heliis. 20. Hickory Corners. Ann Landers NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Don’t lose sleep over space Castleton Township 96 S. Main Nashville, Michigan 49073 Dear Ann Laxters: I have been married for five years and had hoped my problem would solve itself by now. It hasn't. I am unable to get a good night's sleep. 1 married when 1 was 32 and have slept alone in a double bed my entire life. Since I am quite tall I lake up the whole bed. Now I can't get comfortable even in a queen-size bed with my husband. The times we've slept in a king-size bed in a hotel wasn't any better. My husband does not snore, thrash around, have icy feet, hog the covers or feel like a fur­ nace. J can't complain to him since his only crime is that he's there. Sometimes he likes to cuddle in the middle of the night. I realize that most women would love it. but believe it or not, 1 can't sleep if he's breathing on me. When 1 travel for business or if my husband is away on a job-related trip, I sleep like the proverbial log until the alarm goes off. Late­ ly, my dreams all seem to be about getting more rest than 1 think I do, or I would be dead by now. 1 love my husband and we have a great mar­ riage. I don’t want separate beds. Drugs are out of the question. Do you have any sugges­ tions? — Weary in Washington. Dear Weary: There's an easy solution: You need another bed for your husband, either twin or double, smack up against your double bed. This set-up will provide easy access and at the same lime you will have all the space your heart desires. January 30, 1990 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On our about February 8, 1990 the above named Township will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Develop­ ment Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM REHABILITATION OF APPROXIMATELY IB HOUSEHOLDS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP $175.000 An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above named Township which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file at Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Michigan 48815 and is available for public ex­ amination and copying upon request. Castleton Township will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, under Title I of the Housing and Com­ munity Development Act of 1974. Catleston Township is certifying to the State of Michigan that Castle'on Township and Justin Cooley, in his official capacity as Township Supervisor, consent to accept the jurisdiction of tne Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities In relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, Castleton Township may use the Block Grant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection of its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only If It is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant's environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmen­ tal review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) at P.O. Box 30044, Who will taka Aunt Rita? Dear Ann Landers: I am a 77-year-old woman who has read your column for more than 30 years. Please help me make the right decision. My sister, who is 79. is having both physical and emotional problems for the first time in her life. “Rita" lives in another state and has two grown daughters who have been caring for her since she came home from the hospital. They both work and say they are ex­ Lansing, Michigan 48909. Objection to the relase of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by MSHDA. No objection received after February 26, 1990 will be conaidred by MSHDA. Justin Cooley Township Supervisor Castleton Township 96 S. Main Nashville, Michigan 49073 hausted. Rita needs around-the-clock care and cannot be left alone. My daughter heard about her aunt from Rita's exhausted daughters and has told me that it is my duty to take her into my small home and care for her. She said 1 should do it because she is my sister. Ann. I love my sister dearly and always have, but I'm afraid it would kill me to try to care for her at my age. My life has not been easy. I’ve had plenty of grief for reasons I won't go into here. I have never been happier than in lhe last cou­ ple of years. Although 1 live on a limited in­ come I manage to have lunch with the seniors at the center almost every day. I have a lovely social life which I've never had before. My daughter says 1 am being selfish and thinking only of myself. I was so upset after our conversation that I left her house in tears. Ann, please tell me if my daughter is right. I am feeling terribly sad and guilty right now and don’t know what to do. — Miserable and Undecided in N.Y. Dear N.Y.: I would never tell a 77-year-oki woman to try to give round-the-clock care to an invalid. Your daughter has no right to make you fed guilty for refusing. Since she is probably in her 40s or 50s and feels so strong­ ly about it, why doesn't she take Aunt Rita in? Gem of the Day: When an opera star sings her head off, she usually improves her ap­ pearance. (Credit Victor Borge). Help for anxiety attacks Dear Ana Landers: I am a 24-year-dd female who needs your help. Lately 1 have had what 1 believe are anxiety attacks. The first one occurred while I was driving home about a month ago. 1 managed to make it but was really frightened because I had no idea what was happening lo me. My sister told me to sit down and take several deep breaths. She put a cool cloth on my face and I did feel bet­ ter, but let me describe the feeling. Your body shakes and your heart beats like a trip hammer. There is shortness of breath, your feel lightheaded as if you arc going to faint, and you think for sure you are having a ATTENTION EMPLOYERS LooUeg for Temporary Help? We have a number of pre-qualified workers for clerical, industrial, and technical jobs. 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Nearly every service a bank can provide... • Savings and checking accounts • Loans for any good reason at all • Drive through and automatic banking • Direct deposit • Safety deposit boxes • Free notary service • Wire transfers • Banking by mail • Night depository • U.S. Savings Bond sales and redemptions • I.R.A.’s • Discount brokerage service • And numerous other extras! PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: • Prompt Payment Legislation • Right to Farm Law Our Customers West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office are our Member FDIC Main Concern! Farm Bureau is Watching Out for Your Best Interests in Lansing and Washington, D.C. ASTINGS All Deposits Insured Up io $100,000.00 • Farmland Preservation (PA. 116) • Sales Tax Exemption for Agricultural Inpuls • Family Farm Develop ment Loan Program • Food for Peace Program • Notional Marketing and Bargaining Legislation • Disaster Relief Programs Including PIK Certificates • Market-Oriented Farm Legislation MfOBMCMCAAf bureau heart attack. Il really is scary. I went to a doctor who prescribed a drug. 1 had heard that some of these drugs are addic­ tive and can change your personality. I don't want to take drugs. Ann. I want to fight this thing on my own. Please tell me what to do. — Hopeful in Detroit. Dear Detroit: You arc courageous to want to fight this on your own. hut it may not be possible. I hope you will seek out a mental health pro­ fessional who specializes in phobias and related anxiety disorders. For additional in­ formation contact the Phobia Society of America. P.O. Box 42514. Washington. D.C. 20015. You are not alone. Millions of others have experienced anxiety attacks and with the pro­ per help they have gotten them under control. You can, too. Good luck. What to call In-laws? Dear Ann Landen: When I was first mar­ ried, I used to clear my throat to get the atten­ tion of my in-laws. 1 didn't want to call them Mom and Dad, or Mother and Father, and I wouldn't have dared to call them by their first names. When I did use Mom and Dad. I was very uncomfortable, even though I liked them both a great deal. But they were not my parents and 1 kept searching (without success) for a name that would identify them properly and show love as well. Now wr have a son-in-law who calls my husband and me by our first names and another son-in-law who calls us “Mr. and Mrs." We are not happy with either. The first is coo chummy and the second is too formal. Every in-law we have talked to feels as we do except a few people who don't mind being called by their first names. Do you have a solution to this age-old dilemma? — Nameless and Placeless. Dear N and P: In the absence of an ideal solution (which I am unable to produce) I sug­ gest that each family make up their own. In my own dear family, all four sons-in-law call­ ed my father “Mr. A.B." (lhe initials of his first and middle name). It was the perfect solution. A posthumous composition Dear Ann Landers: I read in our local paper a tragic story of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed accidentally. While look­ ing through his personal belongings, his mother found a composition he had written in school. It had a profound impact on me. Please share it with your readers. Shayne Marchand wrote: Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They are one of the few things in Chis world that you get free of charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn't buy an extra hour. What will you do with this priceless treasure? Remember, you must use it, as it is given only once. Once wasted you cannot get it back. Gem of the Day: Sex is the activity that takes the least amount of time and causes the most trouble. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides” will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postages and handling) to: Bride's do Ann landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Bl. 606II-Q562. (In Canada send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Legal Notices COMMON COUNOL January 8, 1990 Common Council mot in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Holl, Hasting*. Wllch I gon on Monday, January S, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present ot roll call: Brower, Campbell. Josporse, Spencer, Walton, Watson, White. Moved by Spencer, supported by Campbell that the excuse of Councilman Cusack be approved. Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Mayor Gray welcomed all the new members to Council and encouraged them to participate in the functions of the Municipal League. Moved by White, supported by Brower that Roberts Rules of Order be adopted by the Council for 1990. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Nays: One. Josporse. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the minutes of the December 26. mooting be approved as road and signed by the Mayor and Gty Clerk. Yoos: AN. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices road: Kent 011 $4,629.00 Oxford Chemicals....... -.....................................1,405.75 R4. Technical Sorv..............................................1.200.00 Siegel. Hudson. Gee B Fisher..........................2,782.05 Cappen ON Co......................................................2.255.40 Pitney Bowes........................................................1.785.00 Moved by Josporse, supported by Spencer that the above invoice* be approved a* rood. Yea*-. White. Watson, Walton, Spencer, Josporse. Campbell, Brower. Absent: Cusack. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the Invoice from Williams and Works for $579.26 for the Clinton St. Project bo approved from lhe Contingency Fund with repayment from the grant with proper budget adjustments to *406-897-818.03. Yoas: Brewer, Campbell, Josporse. Spencer, Wohon. Watson, White. Ab­ sent: Cusack. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the Thank You" note from librarian Barb Schondefmoyer bo received and placed on file. Mayor Gray ofso stated that she had received per­ sonal thank you note* from Ken Miller, and Gor­ don Fuhr far their retirement gathering. Yoos: AIL Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by While, supported by Brower that David Josporse bo nominated for Mayor Pro-Tom. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the nominations be dosed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Jasporso. Yoas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by White that the foltowing standing committed bo approved: PUBLIC SAFETY * PARKING — WATSON. Spencer, Wohon, White. CITY PROPERTY — WALTON. Watson, Spencer, GTY PLANNING < ORDNANCE — JASPERSE, White, Cusack, Watson. STREETS — CAMPBELL. Cusack. Josporse, Brower. WATER SUPPLY * SEWER — SPENCER. Jasporso, Campbell, Brower. RNANCE 1 PERSONNEL — CUSACK. Josporse. Campbell. White. PARKS. RECREATION * NSURANCE - WHITE, Wohon. Cusack, Watson. RRE AND LIGHTING — BROWER. Campbell, Welton, Spencer. Yeas: AN. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Wohon, supported by Brower that the appointment and salary of Director of Public ServfcoMIkeKlovanich be approved at $53,500. Yeas: White, Watson, Walton. Josporse, Campbell. Brower. Absent: Cusack. Noys: Spencer. Carried. Moved by Josporse, supported by Brower that the appointment and salary of Chief of Police, Jerry Sarver be approved at $33,750. Yeos: Brower. Campbell. Josporse, Walton, Watson. White. Nays: Spencer. Absent: Cusock. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by Campboll that the appointment and salary of the Fire Chief. Roger Corls, bo approved at $32,600. Yeas: While. Watson, Walton, Josporse, Campbell, Brower. Noys: Spencer. Absent: Cusock. Carried. Moved by While, supported by Walton that the appointment and salary for the Legal Firm of Siegel, Hudson. Gee I Fisher bo approved at M.900 for a retainer. Yeas: Brower, Campbell. Josporse, Wohon. White. Abstained: Spencer. Ab­ sent: Cusack. Carried. Moved by Josporse. supported by Brower that Councilman Spencer be allowed to abstain due to litigation. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasporso, supported by White that the City Council recommend to the county that Donald Spencer be made the primary and Frank Campbell the alternate on the 911 committee and that the clerk notify the county. Yoas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that Linda Watson be confirmed a* the council representative on the Airport board, expiring 1-1-91 and Miriam While bo appointed also with term expiring 1-1-92. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower, that the following be confirmed: Fire Marshall, Roger Coris, Fire Chief; Director of Civil Defense. Jerry Sarver. Chief of Police: Health Officer. Dr. Edwin Larkin. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that Fred Kogge and Roy Carlson be appointed to three year terms on the Planning Commission, expiring 1-1-93. and David Josporse be appointed to a one year term os Council Member, and Mike Klovanich for one year as City Administrative Official. Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasporso, supported by Spencer that Jack Echtinaw. and Fred Kogge bo appointed to a three year term on the Zoning Board of Appeal*, expiring 1-1-93. Yoos: AH. Aboard: Ono. Carried. Iw. -- mtsqo — , ----------- J K-- -4 supporvea ay urov^or ^nor■ Esther Wohon bo appointed to a one year term on the Library Board as a Noison from the Gty Coun­ cil. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Brower that Diane Hawkins bo appointed too five year term on the Library Board, expiring in 19*5. Yeas: AN. Ab­ sent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Watson, supported by CempbsN. that Mark Fotpouoch and Lorry Komstodt bo appointed to four year forms on the Downtown Development Authority, with terms expiring 1-1-94. Yoas: AN. Absent: Owe. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that Brent WNIieon and Larry Haywood bo appointed to the Nature Areas Board for throe years, with terms expiring In 1992. Yoas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the following bonks bo designated as depositories for the desk and Treasurer: Hostings Gty Bank, Co­ America (Sec. Nafl BC), Hastings Savings < Loan. Notional Bank of Hastings, Groat takas Bancorp. Yoas: Ail. Abstained: Josporse. Absent: Cusack. Carried. • Moved by White, supported by Brower that Councilman Josporse bo ollowed to abstain os ho is on the board of one of the depositories. Yoas: All. Absent: Cusack. Carried. Moved by White supported by Brower that the resolution stipulating the signature* required for ait chucking accounts at the National Bank of Hastings be approved. Yoas: White. Wotsun, Wohon, Spencer. Josporse. Compbell. Brower. Ab­ sent: Cusock. Carried. Amerkable Intomafionol were unable to be pre­ sent to accept the franchise and asked that the Qty Attorney take the franchise and convoy it with a cover letter to Amorirnhlo. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the assessing agreement with ConsoHdotsd Governmental Services of Battle Crook, from January 1, to March 31, 19*0 bo approved for 18.400 and the Mayor and Gty Clerk be authorised to sign said agreement. Yoas: Whho, Wotson, Wahoo, Spencer. Jasporso. Campbell. Brower. Ab­ sent: Cusock. Carried. Councilman Campboll praised the street crows for the good job they were doing keeping the sirost* plowed this winter. Councilman Spencer stated that he hod attended the 911 mooting on December 14.1989, which was groups. 1) Technical Planning Committee to decide what system the county should use. 2) Physical Committee for non recurring and recuring cost*. 3) Operational Planning Committee to decide where lhe control room should be located etc. He stated that this was county wide and that wo are three years away right now on *11. Ms stings are held the second Thursday each month in the Coun­ ty Commissioners Room ot 7:30 p.m. Moved by Brower, supported by Campbell that the quarter fire report for October. November, and December bo received and placed on filo. Yoas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Campbell supported by Josporse that lhe Building Inspector* year end report bo receiv­ ed and placed on file. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that Council would bo hold on Tuesday, October *, duo to holiday, and the se­ cond meeting in December would bo on Wednes­ day. December 26th duo to Christmas Eve. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to ad­ journ at B:20 p.m. Rood and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Shoran Vickery, City Clerk (1 /25) Approved December 11, 1*89 minute*. Received Treasurer*. Fire Chief's, Central Dispatch, Library, Planning Commission reports. Received $20 donation from Harald Caso Family, use of hall. Approved payment of oil duo and payable bills. Mr. Rod Palmer presented a proposal lor Am­ bulance Service. Letter of thonk* from Consumer* Power Co. • Electric Franchise. Secure estimates for replacing fence at Cedar Creek Cemetery facing rood. Discussed proposed Wall Lake Sower Ordinance. Approved elected and appointed official* wishing to attend Planning and Zoning Training Workshop. Adopted recommendation from Planning Com­ mission Fee Schedule 1) Commercial/lnstitutional — same as for current Multi Family Dwelling. Approved five copies at $1 each — Township Zoning Guide for Officials. Approved $20 membership fee — J. Wood* — Mi. Stormwater Flood Plain Ass'n. Adjournment at 10:20 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested lo by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (1 .'25) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 2'. 1990 — Paco 9 Financial help for children’s day care is available by Elaine Gilbert A helpful program for working parents has been available for a number of years, but few people in Barry County seem to be taking ad­ vantage of it because it hasn’t received much publicity. With child care costs taking a major bite out of the household budgets of working parents, the little-known program is geared to counteract that. Financial help is available for certain families and single parents who are struggling to pay for babysitting and child care while they work. And these parents don't have to be receiving public assistance to receive day care payments if they qualify. Because the day care payment program is handled through the Bany County Depart­ ment of Social Services, many parents, who are not on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (ADC) or General Assistance (GA) programs, might not realize they can receive Financial help too, DSS workers said. Ronald J. Decker, director of the County Social Services Department, believes that there may be quite a few eligible families in the area who aren't aware of the program. The program provides varying amounts of Financial help in relation to income. For instance, a family of four with a gross weekly income of of $359 may be eligible to receive $5.18 per day (up to Five days per week) towards the cost of more than five hours of child care by a day care aide. A day care aide may be a relative or non­ relative who cares for children in their own home. A family of four with a gross weekly in­ come of $477 or below may still quality for partial DSS payment for day care expenses. (See the accompanying chart for specific details about all family sizes). * The amount of payment to eligible families * increases for costs of day care homes and day care centers. For day care homes the max­ imum assistance is $6.80 per day and for day .care centers $12.96 per day for infants who are 2 'n weeks to 2 W-ycars-old and $8.62 for children 214-years-old and up. "Most people think because they are work­ ing, they are not eligible (for DSS Financial assistance)," said Tony Selvaggio, a social services worker. "Two-incomes in a family is not a luxury, it’s a necessity today," he said. The DSS day care payment program can be very beneficial to low income families who have experienced illness, job layoffs or other unexpected circumstances and are trying to stretch their income to cover ail their ex­ penses, Selvaggio added. He recently was able to help a "working poor" family who qualified for day care assistance even after the father was called back to work after a job layoff. The DSS pro­ gram provided them with day care financial help so they could better meet their other financial obligations. Even if the day care funds don’t meet all the expenses, the extra financial help augments their income, he said. Selvaggio said he expects the DSS day care payment program "to grow and become (more) important as time goes on." The League of Women Voters of Michigan has issued a guide to the Low Income Day Care program, administered by the Michigan DSS In that guide an example of the help provid­ ed is given about a woman (called Naomi) with a two-year-old child who is in a day care home for nine hours a day, five days a week. Naomi's gross biweekly income is $600 ($400 wages and $200 child support). A fami­ ly of two with that gross income is expected to pay 30 percent of what DSS allows for day care. Consequently, in a biweekly period, Naomi pays $20.28 towards the daycare and DSS pays $47.32. The program also might help families af­ ford care for children after school, during the period when some children (who have been labeled latchkey children) are left alone at home until their parents get home from work. In addition io meeting income guidelines, families who qualify for DSS help must use certified day care aides for care in their own home. The local DSS office staff can certify day care aides. Certification is about as simple as renewing a driver's license, said Decker. He described the certification as a type of registration that is required by the State Legislature. The person applying to be a day care aide is asked general questions to provide informa­ tion to be kept on file at DSS. Selvaggio said a check is also made to see if there has been any Protective Services involvement with the per­ son. Protective Services investigates reports of child abuse and neglect and provides casework services to families. The certification is made to assure that the person "in a broad sense" can provide care for children, said Decker. But it is not guaranteed to prevent a problem, be added. "It doesn’t assure the person is problem free/’ For care outside the home, families in the DSS day care payment program must use licensed family or group day care homes or centers. Only one center in Barry County accepts DSS day care payments. Day care homes and centers are licensed by the Michigan Department of Social Services with staff located in the Kalamazoo DSS office. Families receiving ADC and GA are pro­ vided day care payments in their money grants if the singte parent is participating in an approved education or training program and is in need of day care. Day care expenses are deducted from earned income when an adult member of a family receiving ADC or GA is employed and is need of day care due to employ meat. "While the Barry County DSS office does not have a staff allocation for the low income day care payment program, day care applica­ tions and payments are always accepted and processed as expeditiously as possible,” Decker said. For information on the day care program and to make application, contact lhe Barry County Department of Social Services at 555 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings; phone 948-3200. For information on day care pro­ viders and information.’'referral, contact lhe Child Care Resource and Referral 4C Agency at 1 -800-343-3470. f Low income working parents who are not receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (ADC) or General Assistance (GA) may be eligible for financial help with day care expenses from the Department of Social Services if they meet the current income guidelines as outlined below: w ... GroBS Monthly 5izt Income 1 Not Applicable for Day Care Services Program Gross Biweekly Income Gross Weekly Income $1129 $1341 $1554 $1766 $1978 $2191 .......... $521 ........... $619 ........... $717 ........... $815 ........... $913 ........ $1011 ........... $261 ........... $310 ........... $359 ........... $408 ........... $457 ........... $506 .................................................................................. Add $2t2 ...Add $96 ..Add $49 3* 5. 6. $1855 $2067 $2279 $2492 $2704 7 ........................................................... ..................... Additional Pbnona...................................................................................Add $212 $379 $428 $477 $526 $575 $624 .Add $98 ..Add $49 UPPER DENTURE *295 PARTIAL DENTURE *335 (616) 456-0810 *L.D. Himebough DOS ’D.D. White DOS *G. Moncewicz DDS 2330 44th St, S.E, Grand Rapids Partial DSS payment is available for eligible families with incomes at or below the current figures shown below: Gross Gross Monthly Biweekly Weekly Income Income Income 1 Not Applicable for Day Care Services Program ...$758 $856 ...$954 $1052 $1150 $1248 • RN • Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings. Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for RN & NEW GRADUATES MEDICAL/SURGICAL 12 HOUR SHIFTS 7 p.m. 7 a.m. - Full-time RN & NEW GRADUATES MEDICAL/SURGICAL 3-11 Shift • Full or Part-time 11-7 Shift - Full or Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROG­ RAM that includes Medical. Dental. Life. Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability insurances. Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec. RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3155 o Using volunteer labor, materials and equip­ ment, Habitat, a non-profit corporation, builds and sells homes at cost and without in­ terest to low-income families in Bany County in need of decent housing. After a discussion, foe council referred the NHC request to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The lot in question is on Cleveland Street next to the old village garage, which is cur­ rently used only for storage purposes. Trustee and Building and Grounds Commit­ lee Chairman Ted Spoelstra favored selling both lots. "Right now we're not collecting any taxes on them, and this would be a good chance to unload them," he said. Village President John Hughes noted that the lots are now zoned R-l residential, so there could be zoning problems if someone wanted to use the old garage for business or industrial purposes. The committee is expected to make a recommendation to the council in foe near future. DINNER FOR TWO MW 7V I Twe H lb. SIZZLER STEAKS SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO TEXAS TOAST MONDAY II.-** ■ r" HJUTMIMUTUTMmMr ■ogaiar Board Moettv Monday. January 8. 1990 Seven board members present, one resident. Clerk passed out the financial report for the year 1989. Discussed the road program for 1990. Consumers Power Company Gas and Electric Franchise Ordinance was adopted and published. Hiro additional help for the office. Have shelves built In the fire safe. Amended the budget tor 1989. Pay board member's expense to attend the M.T. Convention. Board members to work with the school on the contract to collect Summer Taxes. Sign the contract with the Hastings Public Library for services in 1990. Pay all outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum ■ Clerk Attested by Richard Thomas • Supervisor (1 725) s^.oo REG. IF* ■eeaponIONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH ANNUAL REPOTT The Annual Report of the Paulsen Trust for lhe year 1988 is available lor inspection ot its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within 180 days of this notice Nelson R Alls -. Trustee 729 E. Soger Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 <’z25) Once Again-Ford Runs Circles Around The Competition. you, well also offer you low monthly pay ments that fit your budget. Like $156 per mo, th on the world’s best-selling car." the Escort. Or. just $177 per month on Ranger, America’s most popular compact truck? So hurry to your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers because after February 5th, this deal will have run its course. ESCORT PONY RANGERSPLUSIxZ $156/mo- $177/m<>- 8 Owe COUPON GOOD FOO AHV PARTY SUE. DOWNPAYMENT Right now your Greater Michigan Ford Dealers have one of the best offers on a new car or truck around. Because through February 5th when you buy a new 1990 Escort or Ranger, well make your down payment for you. Not only will we make your down payment for a with Legal Notices rue rto. w-aum-k Hlafe of EVELYN H. DUNN. D«Mwd. Social Security Numbar 379-64-0398. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your iniarett In the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by the following: The decadent, whose last known address was 3762 Fino Lake. Battle Crook, Michigan 49017 died 11 730/89. An instrument doted 1723/84 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Moryellen Strolo, 479 N. Wattles Rd.. Battle Crook. Michigan 49017. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to lhe persons entitled to it. John R. Holmes (PI5083) 68 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek. Mt 49017 968-6146 (1/25) E.O.E. JONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. IONIA, MICH. □ t------------------- cewyn------------------ 3 Nashville group may donate lot to Habitat for Humanity byhfarfcLaRwe SuffWriur NASHVILLE - The Nashville Housing Cosporation hopes to purchase a lot in the village to donate lo the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which plans to build a home there for a low-income family. The NHC has asked the village to sell a lot it owns. "We, the Nashville Housing Corporation, would like to purchase the north lot at the old village barn that we might donate it to Habitat for Humanity, which would build a home on it this April to furnish housing for low-income people,” said a letter signed by Ben Mason that was read at the council meeting last Monday. Mason said the group is also looking at other lots in the village. "But they’re hard to find," he added. "We want one that's on the waler and sewer lines. *' Last year. Habitat president Pat Wagner loid foe council of its plans to build a home in Nashville. I IMMEDIATE DENTURE S335 'All ie«th ond materials used meet the high standards set by lhe American Dental Ass n. 'Our on premises lab provides individual A efficient service. 'Free denture consultation * evnmination. Additional ........................ ;............ 4 ......................................................... _........ 5 .......................................................... ....................... .......... 6 ......................................................... .... *■’ PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE •495 Y(XR________ GREATER MICHIGAN FORD DEALERS 'MSRP Freight, title, lax and other options extra 13 66 Annual Percentage Rale financing lor 60 months $ 1,000 down payment Irom Ford in lieu of other use Qualified buyers must take retail dehvei y from participating dealer stock by 2/5/90. Price/Paymentnerms will vary "Based on ,82-,88 worldwide sales and export dala 1 Based on manufacturers' reported retail deliveries from 1‘»R7 1989 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1990 Saxon wrestlers top Delton, Lakewood to up record to 11-4 on season Chad Lundquist pinned Lakewood's Sieve Buns in the last match of the evening to help Hastings past the Vikings 30-28 and earn the Saxons a sweep of their triple dual Tuesday night. Earlier in the evening Hastings beat Delton 47-19. The Saxons are now 11-4 overall. Last week Hastings beat Marshall 29-19 to up its Twin Valley record to 4-1. Aside from Lundquist winning in a pin al 2:22, other Hastings wins against Lakewood were by Tom Brighton at 103 in a pin at 3:20 and decisions by Scott Chipman at 125 (9-0). Brian Redman at 130 (10-2). Kirk Ziegler at 152 (8-0), Scott McKeever at 160 (9-4) and Jamie Murphy at 189 (4-O). Against Delton. Hastings had four pins by Jon Teunessen at 145 (3:17). Ziegler (58 seconds). McKeever (1:30) and Jason Hether­ ington (1:27). Decisions were earned by Hastings' Brian Redman (7-5), Darrell Slaughter (160) and Murphy (15-5). “I was extremely pleased with the effort put forth by the team tonight," Hastings coach Duvc Furrow said. "We wrestled aggressive­ ly and were fortunate co come away with two wins." Redman’s win at 130 was his 100th as a Saxon, making him only the seventh Hastings wrestler to reach the century mark. "He defeated two good wrestlers in an outstanding effort." Furrow said. Delton winners against Hastings were Jason Hicks at 103. Sean Thomas at 112. Andy Caf­ frey at 119 and Rollic Ferris at 275. Hicks, Caffrey. Nate Chappell and Ferris al 175 also won against Lakewood. Hastings also broke Twin Valley topspot logjam by beating Marshall. Shayne Horan al 103 won 5-4, Chipman won 6-5, Ziegler won 9-1. Hetherington won 7-4 and Murphy won 12-1 for the Saxons, who received pins from only Jeremy Maiville at 135 (1:24). "It was a good win for us.” Furrow said. "Marshall wrestled without a couple of its regulars due to the flu where we basically on­ ly had one out. “Marshall's 275 pounder had won 21 mat­ ches with only one loss and his decision over Lundquist is the first win that went the full six minutes. This is a fine tribute to the ability Chad in developing in his first year out for Ute learn." Saxon Wrestling Results: Hostings' Jeff Furrow bottles Delton's Andy Cottrey In the 130-pound doss In Tuesday's triple dual. Haatt«a 47 ... Mfoa 1ft 103 T. Brighton doc. by J. Hicks12-9 112 M. Healy pinned by 5. ThomasI:X Sports p‘d,‘ * h“,oort’ Twin Valley cage race a two team affair at season mid-point The Twin Valley basketball has been nar­ rowed to two teams, just one week before the season's halfway mark. Hastings and Marshall were both dealt their third league losses last Friday to effectively fall out of tide contention behind unbeatens Albion aad Sturgis. The Saxons (5-5), however, will try to re­ tain their place in the league’s first division tomorrow when they travel to Coldwater. Hastings (3-3 league) is currently in fourth place, a half game behind third place Marshall (4-3) and a half game ahead of fifth place Harper Creek (3-4). Coldwater is 2-5 in the league and 2-8 overall. The Cardinals are coming off a dismal 62-34 toss to Lakeview — a surprising loss considering Coldwaaer three days earlier had snapped a four-game toeing streak by edging Harper Creek. 58-53. In a Twin Valley schedule adjusted because of exams, Hastings has already beaten the Cardinals once this year, earning a 52-42 decision back on Jan. 2. Hastings has yet to play Hillsdale and. with its game against the Hornets next Tuesday, ends a January stretch of four league games in only four weeks. January and the first week of February are not the easiest pan of the Hastings schedule. Since Jan. 5 and continuing until Feb. 9, Hastings will have played six of nine games on the road. Partly because of the schedule, but mainly because of an ineffective offense, Hastings has lost two in a row and three of its last four. The Saxons haven’t lost three regular season games in a row since January 1986 when they dropped eight straight. Hastings shot only 45 percent in last Fri­ day’s narrow 57-48 loss to Sturgis — the fourth time in the last five games the team has foiled to hit 50 percent. On lhe bright side, seniors Scott Hubbert and Jeff Baxter broke out of mini-slumps with 18 and 13 points against the Trojans, which won for the IOth straight time. Following Coldwater on Friday and Hillsdale on Jan. 30, Hastings hosts Marshall on Feb. 2 in its next home game. Area Standings, Scorers TWIN VALLEY 6-0 (10-0) .6-0 (9-1) .4-3 (8-3) .3-3 (5-5) .3-4 (5-6) . .2-5 (2-8) .2-5 (3-9) .06(1-7) Sturgis Albion Marshall.... Hastings ... Harper Creek Coldwater .. Lakeview ... Hillsdale.... SMAA .5-0 (7-2) e-1 (7-2) .5-1 (9-1) .2-4 (5-6) .2-4 (3-5) .2-5 (3-7) 0-6 (1-12) Bronson .... Maple Valley Pennfield ... St. Philip ... Bellevue .... Olivet Springfield.. KVA 4-1 4-2 3-2 3-2 2-3 .1-4 Paw Paw Mattawan Parchment Hackett Kalamazoo Christian Galesburg-Augusta.. (4-3) (4-3) (5-3) (3-4) (3-6) (2-6) Delton SCORERS Thompson, Maple Valley . Pranger, Middleville Dean, Middleville Hyde, Lakewood Hoefler, Maple Valley . . . . Casteele, Maple Valley. . . VOS. Hastings Barker. Lakewood WOOden. Delton DuitS. Lakewood ... . . .9-284-31.6 .9-195-21.7 . .9-177-19.7 .11-183-16.6 . .9-130-14.4 . .9-119-13.2 .10-116-11.6 .11-124-11.3 . . .9-93-10.3 . 11 120-10.9 125 S. Chipman won by forfeit IX B. Rodman dec. M. Hook . IM $. Rdman won by forfeit 140 D. Slaughter tech, fall over J. Clark .... 16-0 145 J. Teunesson pinned D. Belt3:17 152 K. Ziegler pinned E. Lewis:M 160 5. McKeever pinnod B. Dole1:X 171 J. Hetherington pinned J. Delaphiano .. .1:27 109 J. Murphy dec. N. Chappell5-0 275 C. Lundquist maj. doc. by R. Ferris15-5 140 J. Motvlll* maj. dec. T. Memistor Karate classes start Feb. 6 YMCA beginning karate classes start Feb. 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in lhe junior high east gym. The emphasis is on self defense, karate techniques and conditioning. The class is taught by Steve Echtinaw. The cost is $15. A kids class will also be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. al the same place. Nancy Ham­ mood and Diane Hawkins are the instructors. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574, Echtinaw 795-7155 or Hammond M795-9766. Three county cage teams assigned to Wayland district Longtime tournament rivals Middleville and Hastings have both been assigned to the Wayland basketball district. The Trojans and Saxons join Delton, Allegan and the boat Wildcats io the district, which begins March 5. The district champ goes on to the Lansing Eastern regional. Sports.. Hastings' Scott Hut>bert...18 points against Sturgis. ** • 103 T. Brighton pinned J. Height 112 M.Hooly pinnod by D. Roll 119 J. Furrow pinned by D. Roll 125 5. Chipmon ma], doc. D. Herald IX B. Rodman maj. dec. J. Wickham .... 135 5. Rodman maj. doc. by J. Mokley ... 140 O. Slaughter doc. by F. Hilton............. 145 J. Tennesson pinned by K. Durkee... 152 K. Zioglor maj. doc. R. Bruce •-0 10-2 160 S. McKeever doc. J. Hyatt 171 J. Hetherington doc. by D. Rowland..... 10-5 1B9 J. Murphy doc. M. Moore................................ 4-0 275 C. Lundquist pinned 5. Butts2:22 145 ■. Month d*c. L. Johnson 13-11 11-0 .7-0 171 T. Dawjco pinned J. Kaul** 135 Dave Ehredt pinned C. Cclliton3:41 140 J. Mahille tec. 'all over K. Landefield... 17-1 145 Ken Lambeth dec. B. Monney15-10 145 B. Heath pinned M. Hollern2:51 152 C. McKeever pinned M. Willing1:56 Hasttas* » - MarMI 1ft 103 S. Horan dec. J. Heidrich 112 T. Brighton doc. by M. Kellogg 119 J. Furrow doc. by B. Blower* 125 S. Chipman dec. K. Brown IX B. Redman maj. doc. by E. Winnio 135 J. Matville pinned B. Swanton.................. 140 5. Rodman doc. by D. Kanethiro 145 D. Slaughter doc. by J. Tackett 152 K. Zioglor moj. doc. C. Worden 160 5. McKeever pinned M. leichllter 171 J. Hetherington doc. T. Candelaria 1B9 J. Murphy maj. doc. B. Crondoll 275 C. Lundquist doc. by T. Candelaria 103 0. Allen maj. dec. G. Knickerbocker 119 M. Healy dec. by J. Wheeler 130 T. DoroH dec. A. Nash 145 C. McKeever dec. D. Woods 160 T. Dawson pinned D. Hall 171 T. Harrington dec. by G. Cole 10-0 1:24 103 J. Height pinned by J. Hick< .. 112 D. toil maj. dec. S. Thoma* . 119 J. Wilcox pinned by A. CaHrey 14-J 125 D. Merald won by forfeit IX J. Wickham maj. dec. M. Hook 135 J. Mokley won by forfeit 140 F. Hilton pinned J. dark 14-2 .5-0 10-7 Delton Freestyle Wrestling signup set Signup for the Deftoa Freestyle Wrestling Chib wil be Jan. 30 al 6:30 p.m. in the middle school music room. The cost is $15 per federation card. $5 per wrestler with a $10 maximum. Wrestlers should bring a copy of their birth certificate. The first practice is Feb. 12 from 6-7 p.m. 160 J. Hyatt tec. fall over J. Delaphiano .... 15-0 171 0. Rowland pinned D. Collard1:10 275 S. Butt* pinnod by R. Ferri* 171 145 275 189 C. Brodbeck pinned by J. Kaul*e R. Barnum pinned by T. Homhter B. Perkin* pinned by C. Most.... K. Blakeley pinned J. Kauleo.... ,:12 131 .1:13 KOC free throw The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition will be held this Saturday. Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the middle school west gym. The competition is open to girls aad boys ages 10-14. Anyone with any questions should call Tom Lyons at 948-9125.. at a glance Does Bo know baseball? It must have been the same menacing look which wilted Wolverine linemen for 21 yean or kept many a referee from straying too close to the sidelines. The man shoved his ominous face to within six inches of the reporter, who apparently had just made the critical mH'* । introducing himself. ■ iaSTINGS ?” thundered the man, 2.rationally likened to an ogre by the ig­ norant west coast media. “Awwwww sure 1 know where Hastings is. Doesn’t everybody?" Never let it be said Bo Schembechler is lacking in the social graces. Or a sense of humor. As he playfully sparred with the media Tuesday at lhe Grand Rapids Days Inn stop on the Detroit Tiger winter press tour, it was somehow difficult to imagine this man — literally an Ann Arbor legend — ripping off his headset and slamming it to the ground in protest of a blown holding call. Or banging his clipboard off his quarterback's helmet following an interception. The former Michigan football coach seemed docile, completely at case with himself and the hectic activities of the Tiger tour. He was, in fact, downright charming. And humorous. Particularly humorous. Hey. if l*d had a baby with me 1 would have asked Bo to hold it. If Schembechler is anything, he's charismatic. The man had lhe assembled media types eating out of his hand. He was besieged by tons of questions rang­ ing from his qualifications for becoming Tiger president, the job being done by the NCAA in policing intercollegiate athletics, successor Gary Moeller to Bo’s abomidable bowl record. It must gel tiresome at times, dealing with the media throng, which doesn’t ap­ preciate the hassle of having to answer the same mundane questions over and over. Reporters can be unimaginative lot thus causing the same topics to pop up again and again. Like... What’s it like be making a career change at 60? Just how much does a broken down old football coach know about baseball? What is your relationship with Tom Monaghan? But through one grinding interview after another Schembechler never faltered. Which probably comes as no surprise. When someone is asked the same question for the 100th time the answer never changes. The only thing that changes is the face at which the answers is directed. Sure, Bo exhibits humor and charm, but he’s more. Like sharp. Razor sharp. He knows, for instance, the public’s natural skepticism of a football warhorse taking over the reigns of a major league baseball team. He brushes aside criticisms of being the proverbial babe in the woods. "There are a lot of similarities bet­ ween football and baseball," he says. "It's no big deal going between football and baseball. Now if I was like Bo Jackson and had to play both, yeah, (hal’d be a problem." Schembechler says it doesn't matter whether it’s running the University of Michigan athletic department or the Tiger organization, to be successful the stands have to be filled, television and radio contracts negotiated and quality players have to be procured and handled with respect. He disagrees that trading two decades of coaching football for the Tiger presidency is apples and oranges. Thus the roles of Tiger general manager Bill Lajoie and longtime president Bill Campbell become crucial. The men have devoted their entire lives to baseball and know the game inside out. Schembechler, who has been on the Tigers’ board of directors, is smart enough not to form opinions until he’s been around Michigan and Trumbull Mock a bit longer. He’ll bit the first lo admit that despite his association with Campbell, Monaghan and the Tiger organization, he doesn't fully grasp the inner workings of major league baseball aad won’t for some time. "I’m just kind of breaking in.” he ad­ mits. "It's hard to tell you what’s going on because I'm still getting acclimated." Still, Schembechler promises to find what how a team can fall from a world series title to a 103 game loser in just five years. He promises to distinguish between the producers and the players who couldn’t help Toledo. He promises haul the minor league system under a microscope to determine the reasons for its woefol shortcomings in the last decade. In short, be promises to keep the Tigers competitive. And make no mistake about it, that alone is a major undertaking. The quest for the answers begins in less than three weeks with the opening of spring training. “No, 1 don't have all the answers," Bo admits. "But 1'11 tell you one thing. I'm gonna go down there and find some.” And he will. Count on it. The man is sharp. And charming As the one reporter walked away, another victim quickly slid into the open chair. As the first reporter walked away monkeying with his camera, notebook, tape recorder and broken pen, he couldn't help but catch a snatch of Bo’s next interview. "HOLLAND ?." he thundered to the reporter. "You mean like tulips? Yeah, I bought a pair of wooden shoes there years ago..." Former Wolverine football coach Bo Schembechler met the Grand Rapids media Tuesday at the downtown Days Inn. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1990 — Page 11 Adult floor hockey dates, times, practices announced The new adult floor hockey league is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 12, and run for eight weeks on Monday evening!. If no snow days cancel school and night* time activities, the season will end April 9. No game will be played on April 2. Because the league is new to Hastings this year, two open practices have been scheduled to familiarize players with lhe game. Prac­ tices will be Saturdays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. each day. The fee for use of the gym will be $2 per person. Participants should bring their own wood­ en regulation hockey sticks. Goalie equip­ ment and air-filled "safe shot" pucks will be provided. Anyone interested in playing or officiating in the league should contact Tom Maurer at 928-2980 or the YMCA office al 945-4574. A training session for referees will be held prior to the start of the league. Deadline for registration, either as a team or as an individual, is Friday, Jan. 26. Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Yellow..............................................................7-1-0 Sky....................................................................6-2-1 Navy.................................................................4-1-2 White................................................................ 1-7-1 Red.................................................................... 1-8-0 Game Results Yellow 4 vs. Red 3. White 6 vs. Navy 6 Sky 12 vs. Red 4. B Minor K.C. Bobicks.................................................9-0 Mid Michigan.................................................... 7-1 Country Kettle.................................................. 6-4 Petmock Hospital..............................................6-4 Larry Poll U....................................................... 5-4 Larry Poll 1........................................................ 4-5 Cappon Oil........................................................ 4-6 Boomtown Boomers....................................... 4-6 Viking....................................... .......................... 1-8 CAB Discount................................................... 1-9 YMCA-Youth CosuscU’s 3 on 3 Banket ball B Mqjor L.O. Merchants................................................. 2-0 Pamoors............................................................... 2-0 Format.................................................................0-1 L.E.C...................................................J............. 0-1 Team W-L Acme Hackers.................................................. 2-1 Over the Hill..................................................... 2-0 Neils Ins............................................................. 2-0 Nichols................................................................ 2-0 TPs Gans..............................................................1-1 Superette..............................................................1-1 Archies.................................................. 1-1 The Team............................................................ 1-1 Congers............................................................... 0-2 Sparterines................................................. 0-2 Peoples Court.................................................... 0-2 Garrisons............................................................ 0-2 YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Neils Ins............................................................. 8-2 Carls Market..................................................... 8-2 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 8-2 Superette..............................................................7-3 Archie Left.........................................................6-4 H. Mutual............................................................ 3-7 Riverbend............................................................3-7 Just For Fun....................................................... 3-7 Miller Real Est...................................................2-8 Flexfab.................................................................2-8 A League Petersons............................................................ 6-1 Benedict Farms.................................................6-1 Hosey Farms..................................................... 3-4 Area Realtors....................................................2-6 Razors Edge........................................................1-6 Ih ratal C League - J-Ad Graphics 43 vs. Hastings Mutual 29; Carls Market 38 vs. Neils Ins. 34; Miller Real Estate 37 vs. Superette 45; Ar­ chies Leftovers 32 vs. Just For Fun 31; Flex­ fid) 37 vs. Riverbend 18. B Minor League - Boomtown Boomers 38 vs. Mid Michigan 48; Larry Poll I 56 vs. K.C. Bobicks 89; Pennock Hospital 55 vs. CAB Discount 51; Cappon Oil 54 vs. Larry Poll II 59; Country Kettle 47 vs. Boomtown Boomen 49; Viking 44 vs. Country Kettle 68. B Major Langue - Format 54 vs. Pastoors 55; L.E.C. 56 vs. LakeO-Merchants 61. A League - Benedict Farms 85 vs. Razords Edge 81; Hooey Farms 81 vs. Area Realtors 79. YMCA High School 3 an 3 Scores Final Stand^s A League W-L-T Domination.................................................... 8-0-0 Living Color.................................................. 6-2-0 Homeboys....................................................... 5-4-0 Shot Slanuners............................................... 5-4-0 Hustlers.......................................................... 4-4-0 Wolverines......................................................2-7-0 Hamilton......................................................... 0-9-0 B League Metal Militia.................................................. 8-0-0 Silver Bullet Longnecks.............................. 5-3-0 Shut Outs...-.................................................4-4-0 Homeboys....................................................... 2-6-0 Violent Femmes.............................................1-7-0 Bowling Results Thursday Angels McDonald's II 51-29; Stefano's 47-33; Bam Co. Real Estate 41-35; Key Cleaning Services 38ft-41ft; Hastings Mutual 36-44; Chys 35 ft-36 ft; Hastings Bowl 34-46; McDonalds 1 29-47. High Games A Series: P. Norris 179; L. Hutchins 187; J. Hurless 229-530; K. Barnum 147; D. Brooks 185-501; C. Carr 205; C. Moore 156; C. Cuddahee 178; B. Cuddahee 190; P. Varney 146; C. Garrett 129; R. Davis 185; J. Thompson 108; B. Ranguete 204-555; R. Haight 186; D. Snyder 199-519; J. Joseph 187; C. Williams 145; T. Daniels 214-540; L. Stamm 203. Sunday Mixed Holy Roller 46 ft-29 ft; Pinbusters 45ft-30ft; Sandbaggers 45-31; Really Rottens 43-33; Gutterdusters 43-33; We Don’t Care 43-33; Hooter Crew 41-35; Get Along Gang 39-37; Alley Cats 38-38; Married with Children 37-39; Thunderdogs 37-39; Middleakers 36ft-39ft; Greenbacks 35-41; Die Hards 34-42; Chug A Lugs 34-42; Wanderers 33-43; Ogdenites 32-44; Misfits 21ft-54ft. Women's High Games A Series: B. Moody 195-522; L. Tilley 215-576; B. Brhmdt 199; M.K. Snyder 168; D. Snyder 195-530; V. Goodenough 158; J. Ogden 162; J. Ogden 157; P. Lake 171; J. Smith 178-522; B Wilson 153; A. Ward 159; D. Van Campen 191; D. Kelley 210-562; T. Williams 161. Men’s High Games A Series: E. Behmdt 207; G. Snyder 178-508; S. Goodenough 201-503; G. Sutliff 195; C. Haywood 182; J. Woodard 214-587; R. Ogden 195-562; R. Ward 224; B. Drayton 190-510; J. Haight 221-588; D. Welsch 221-569; S. Davis 201; T Hyatt 178; G. Steele 191; M. Snyder 172-513. Splits: D. Kelley 6-7-10. Thursday Twisters B.D.S., Inc. 60-20; Geukcs Market 43-37; The Pink Poodles 42-38; Hastings Mutual 40-40; Andrus Chevrolet 39-41; Century 21 Czinder 37-43; Bowman Refrigeration 37-43; T s Funland Day Care 35-45; Goodwill Dairy 35-45; Tom’s Market 34-46. High Games: D. Staines 172; M. Smith 189; K. Sutfin 167; B. Bowman 180; B. Kruko 178; T. Alexander 172; T. Jackson 157; S. Knickerbocker 180; D. Kelley 192; J. Gasper 188; B. Barnum 160; L. Barnum 214; G. Wilson 180. High Games & Series: D. Staines 165-478; M. Smith 189-462; S. Knicker­ bocker lod-477; D. Kelley 192-506; L Bar num 214-521; T. Alexander 172-416 (121 average). Splits Converted: T Alexander 4-10 split. Wednesday P.M. Valley Realty 50-30; Nashville Locker 48ft-3lft; Varney’s Stables 45ft-34ft; Lifestyles 43-37; Geukes Mkt. 42-38; Mace’s Ph. 41ft-38ft; Easy Rolls 41-39; Hair Care Center 39 ft-49ft. Welton’s Heating 36-44; Handy’s Shirts 34ft-45ft; Friendly Home Patties 30-50; DeLong's Bail 28ft-51 ft. High Gamas A Series: S. VanDeaburg 257-596; S. McKee 205-559; E. Mesecar 189-498; S. Knickerbocker 184-492; R. Roby 467; B. High 171-464; P. Castleberry 169460; B. Norris 177429; M. Haywood 173-416; L. Johnson 166419; B. Reneau 163419; A. Welton 166417; D. Lawrence 139-384; R. Knempel 164414; B. Hathaway 181; L. Elliston 180; J. San Inocencio 174; S. Breitner 170; P. Fredr ! ' j., 167; S. Brimmer 165; M. Dull 162: • Miner 158; P. Edger 160; N. Varney IfZ. J. PtttengUI 138. Sphts Converted: B. Reneau 7-8; L. Bar­ num 2-7-8. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 45-27; Miller Carpets 42-30; Deweys Auto Body 42-30; Superior Seafoods 38-34; Friends 38-34; Pioneer Apartments 36-36; Michelob 35-37; Miller Real Estate 35-37; Girrbochs 34-38, Ferreilgas 34-38; Cinder Drugs 34-38; Music Center 34-38; Sir N Her 3042; Hastings Bowl 2745. High Gmne md Series - L Huasc 166; K. Keeler 172; B. Jones 183-516; S. Nash 164; L. Pennock 160; Y. Markley 160; K. Schantz 185-502; C. Jiles 148; M. Westbrook 165; H. Hewitt 180; C. Trumbull 159; F. Schneider 173; M. Wieland 183; E. Johnson 193; C. Beckwith 160; B. Hathaway 192-516; L. Bar­ num 246-547; R Perry 179-509; L. Perry 175; L. Kelley 175; R. Kuempe) 179; H. Ser­ vice 160; D. James 154; P. Snyder 158. Thursday A.M. Valley Really 48ft; Friendly Homes 47; Word of Faith 45ft; Open-Mark Open 44; Varney’s 43 ft; Hummers 43; Question Marks 43; Vacancys 42; Kloosterman’s 40ft; Slow Pokes 39ft; Bosley's 36; Gillons Const. 35; Leftovers 34; Kreative Komers 34; Northland Opt. 32ft; Formula Realty 28. Good Games: P. Cullins 170; D. Bolthouse 185; R. Kuempcl 187; P. Fisher 190; O. Gillons 174; G. Scobey 163; L. Glecklcr 181; A. Perez 169; J. Mead 151; J. McKeough 174; P. Hamilton 181; S. Lambert 171; E. Vanesse 184. High Series & Games: N. Wilson 191-553; C. Benner 162434; A. Eaton 156440; L. Johnson 151409; B. Johnson 161451; S. Brimmer 173463; M. Sleinbrecher 144-393; J. Fisher 125-342. The actual games will start at 7:45 p.m. in the west gym of Hastings Middle School. Two games will be played each night Gaines will consist of three 15-minule per­ iods with the clock stopping only the last two minutes of die third period. Floor hockey rules are similar to lhe guide­ lines for ice hockey. Each team has six play­ ers on the floor at a lime, including a goalie. The cost for each team is $250. Each roster should have between 11 and 16 people. Middle school eagers split with Middleville Hastings’ middle school basketball teams split with Middleville last week with the eighth graders winning 57-20 and the seventh graders losing 32-25. Bruce Arentz had eight points and Justen Retd six for the Saxon seventh grade B team. The eighth grade B team was led by Matt Cassell with 14 points and Ryan McAlvey with 10. SAXON SHORTS Hastings wrestler Brian Redman became only the seventh Hastings wrestler to win 100 career matches Tuesday in a 10-2 win over John Wickham of Lakewood. Redman has a four-year mark of 100-53 including 32-15 last year as a junior and 20-7 as a senior. The other 100 win wrestlers are: Brett Pfttdkow (1973-77), Jack WoHJer (1975-79), Dove Wetter (1977-81), Mike Hafer (1984-88), Tom Brio (1985-89) and Jim Lenz (IMS-89). With a loss Friday against Coldwater, Hastings' basketball team could lose its third straight game for the first time since early December. 1985. From Dec. 10 to Jan. 10 of 1986, the Saxons lost eight straight for the longest losing streak in coach Denny O’Mara’s eight years at lhe helm. Speaking of the basketball team, the Saxons haven’t fared well at Coldwater lhe last four years, losing three of the four meetings. Hastings is only 54 against Coldwater overall Last Thursday the seventh grade B team defeated Pennfield 42-34 as Jeremy Kelly had nine points and Reid seven. The A team lost 32-27 as Mike Toboren •cored 17 points and added eight rebounds. The eighth grade B team beat Pennfield 40-33 as Eric Haines had 17 points and Cassell eight. The A team also topped Pennfield 59-39. Jason Kaiser had 21 points to lead Hastings while Travis Williams added 17 and Jason Markley 11. Sturgis frosh top Saxons 52-47 Sturgis topped the Hutings freshman basketball team last Friday 52-47. Ryan Manin tossed in 23 points for Hastings, hitting 7 of 16 field goals including Arte three-pointer,. Man McDonald added 12 points. Hastings led 17-12 after one period and 31-23 M the half before Sturgis outscored the Saxons 12-7 in the third period and 15-9 is the hat eight minutes. Hastings jayvee volleybailers split decisions The Hastings jayvee volleyball team beat Middleville 15-9 and 15-5, but lost to Lakewood 15-9 and 16-15 last week. Rose Hill residents object to ‘O’ count ROSE HILL, Ky. (AP) — There are some people in Rose Hill - population 0, 31 1/2' delete (when the next map goes lo prim in or as many as 100 - who have a few things October), but we probably will delete a to say to a computer in Frankfort couple of hundred," she said. 'It's loo soon to say which ones we will Communities dropped from that map still dropped from Kentucky's Official Highway will be shown on official county maps Map, since lhe computer says the commun­ published by the Transportation Cabinet, ity his no residents. Ms. Siegel said. Those are more detailed Some residents say dozens of people live in the Mercer County community - maybe up to 100. Pagic Lewis, owner of Lewis' Grocery in Rose Hill, says state officials ought to know maps; on those, communities such as Mercer County's Terrapin, population 25, still will have their place. While the map issue is not that import­ alive and well is important said, "and four in that one there and another tower. The old Rose Hill School, not used . The town recently put up a new water as a school for more than 20 years, has been Evidence of their existence is clearer at some times than at others, he said. "They find out we're here around election time and at tax time." The question of bow many people live in turned into apartments. Lewis said that he did a good business at his store and that down the road there wu another store in Rose Hill. Several houses Rose Hill and hundreds of other small com­ and small farms are clustered in the area. John Clark, another Rose Hill resident, munities throughout Kentucky is taking on said he thought Rose Hill might be fairly added significance. The state soon might be­ well known outside Mercer County. The road through the community hu been well- gin dropping the communities off Ken- “They find out we’re here around election time and a tax time.” Pagle Lewis tucky's Official Highway Map. The state Transportation Cabinet, which traveled by bicyclists, he said. And for many years, one of the standard photographs they would take wu of a sign that used to be posted at the city limits. Clark hauled the wooden sign from under an air pump outside Lewis' store. It reads: Rose Hill, Pop. 31 1/2, Dogs 18, Cats 9, Goats 7, Rocks 896,451. Legal Notices annually prepares the maps, has created a computer data base with names of 1,168 Kentucky towns and communities. Mapmakers plan to use the information to help decide whether places belong on the state map, said Transportation Cabinet spokeswoman Angela Siegel. The map contains some communities that no longer exist, Ms. Siegel said. And there are some places that are not on the map that should be, she said. Rooster Run, in Bullitt County, for ex­ ample, was made famous when Rooster Run General Store owner Joe Evans had the name emblazoned on caps he sold to truckers. Now Rooster Run is a bona fide Kentucky tourist stop. Three main criteria will be used to decide which towns to add and which to Jrop from the map. If a community has a population of less than 100, is unincorporated and no longer has a post office, it will be considered a candidate for deletion, Ms. Siegel said. But there's also the factor of uniqueness to consider, as with names like Monkey's Eye­ brow. Other towns with little or no population might stay on the map because of historical significance or impact on stale tourism, Ms. Siegel added. Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Jan. 30 Jan. 30 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 WRESTLING Sturgis..........................................6:30 p.m. BASKETBALL at Coldwater.................................... 6:00p.m. VOLLEYBALL Allegan Inv.(JV) ..................... 8:00 a.m. BASKETBALL at Hillsdale ............................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING at Albion....................................... 6:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Gull Lake........................................... 6:30p.m. VOLLEYBALL Lakeview............................................. 6:00p.m. BASKETBALL Marshal!............................................. 6:00p.m. WRESTLING Twin Valley at Lakeview VOLLEYBALL Potterville Inv.............................9:00 a.m. Legal Notices Tba Catmty M Bany M0TIC8 or FOBtCLMBM ULI Hon. Thomas 5. Evelond Case No. 89-239 CH GERALDINE STAMPH.ER, Plaintiff. vs. JACK I. McCARTY, Defendant David J. DeGraw (P37390) Attorney for Plaintiff 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 (616)781-9051 TAKE NOTICE, that Ibero will be a public safe to the highest bidder of the following described premises, to-wit: Part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town I North, Rango 8 Wert, lying West of M-37, described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 9 for a place of beginning: thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet to lhe one-quarter line, thence East an the one-quarter line 1700 feet more or less to the pfoco of beginning, containing 37 acres more or less, in­ cluding riparian rights on Mud Lake. Township of Johnstown. Borry County. Michigan. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservation and exception of record. on the 12th day of February, 1990, at 3:30 p.m. inside the front door of the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse In the City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan. This sale is pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Honorable Thomas S. Evetand. Circuit Judge, on August IS, 1909, foreclosing that certain Land Contract dated April 12, 1977, and entered into by and between Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine StampHer, husband and wife, as Vendors and Jack L. McCarty and Lin­ da McCarty, husband and wife, as Purchasers. The balance due on said land Contract was adjudged to be Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Forty­ eight and 94/100 Dollars (831,248.94), with interest at the rote ol seven (7%) percent per annum from February 28, 1987, together with court costs taxed at Eighty-one and 56/100 Dollars (881.56). The sale will bo conducted by a County deck or a Deputy County Clock, or a deputy sheriff on behoH of the County Clerk, of Borry County, Doto^Decombor 28. 1989 SCHROEDER, DoGRAW. KENDALL 8 MAYHAIL Attorneys for Plaintiff ■y: David J. DeGraw Business Address: 208 East Michigan Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 Telephone (616)781-9851 (2/8) ant, Lewis said, the fact that Rose Hid is lhe computer is wrong. "Six live in that house over there," he six there." ...next week! N0TICC OP MOfeTBMK MIK the last five years. Rose Hill is a strong candidate for being SAXON SPORTS Caso No. 89-254-CH ROBERT T. HAYES and WILMA G. HAYES 2208 Gun Lake Road Hostings. Ml 49058 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P-40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 945-3495 CRAIG WILLIAM CHERRY 1745 S. Hanover Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Robert L. Byington (P-27621) DEPOT LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 248 222 W. Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 9459557 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On Nov. 7, 1989 the 5th Circuit Court of Borry County. Michigan judged in favor of the plaintiH(s). Robert T. Hayes 8 Wilma G. Hayes and against the defendant(s), Craig William Cherry. On Jan. 26. 1990 at public auction to bo held al the east steps of the Court House. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings, Ml in this county. I shall offer lor sole to the highest bidder all of the right, title and •merest of defendont(s) in and to the following property: Tne South one-half of Lot 15 Glasgow's Super* visor Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 3. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Dale: Dec. 21. 1989 Donald Glasgow. Dept. Sheriff (1 /25) Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising In...The Hastings BANNER Call ms to have your advertising representative asist you with your marketing needs! News Briefs (Contiooad from p«g« 1) Eagles to help marching band The Woodland Eagles have joined the drive to help the Lakewood High School marching band get new uniforms before its Easter trip to Battersea. England. The Eagles' goal is to donate $500 with proceeds from a special bingo Feb. 10 from noon to 9 p.m. al the lodge. The Lakewood band plans to march in Battersea's annual Easter Day parade April 9. which is expected to attract about 500.000 spectators. State officials probe intersection The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan State Police last Friday conducted a joint in­ vestigation of a rash of accident reports at the intersection of M-66 and M-79 at Main Street in Nashville. Local police officials also have in­ vestigated the site, which has been the focus of local citizens’ complaints of be­ ing unsafe. There has been an average of four accidents at the site each year. State Police have said the area can be confusing to drivers because signs arc close together, but officials also said it is unlikely the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour will be changed. Default having boon mode in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain Real Estate Mortgage made by WILLIAM H. NELSON and CATHY J. NELSON, hus­ band and wife of 945 Lakeview Avenue, Battfo Creek, Michigan, as Mortgagors to PEOPLES SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BATTLE CREEK, a Michigan Corporation now known MUTUAL SAV­ INGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A., of Boy Gty. Michigan, os Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November. 1972 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on the 4th day of December, 1972 in Libor 212, Pages 337 and 338, upon which Mortgage is cfoimod to bo due at the dote of this notice the sum of Etoven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Throe and 20/100 Dollars (811.443.20), and no suit or proceedings at low or equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof: NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such ease made and provided, natlco Is hereby given that on the 15th day of February, 1990, at 10:00 in the fore­ noon. said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a soloot public auction to the highest bidder, at the Easterly steps of the Barry County Courthouse In the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold) of the promisee described in said Mortgage, or so much therefore as may be necessary to pay the amount duo of said Mor­ tgage, with interest thereon at seven and threequarters percent (7.750%) per annum, and all logoi costs, expenses and charges, Including the attorney foes dfowod by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned to protect its interest in the promisos, which sold promises are described as follows: Land located In the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway M-37 (formerly Battte Creek and Hostings Stage Rood), with the North line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, said point being South 89*38*35*' East, 1B77.9 feet from rhe Northwest corner of said Section 16, thence 165 feet along the centerline of said M-37 and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 3819.81 feet and whose chord boars South 03^32*56** West, 164.99 feet, thence 125 foot along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left whoso radius «s 3819.81 feet and whoso chord bears South 01*2216'* West. 124.99 feet to the true place of beginning, thence 125 feet along said centerline and the arc of o curve to the left whoso radius Is 3819.81 feet, and whose chord boars South 00WO4** East. 124.99 foot, thence North fTSTB" West. 250 feet, thence North OOWM’ West. 125 feet, thence South 89W35** East, 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo ano (I) year from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. MUTUAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION, FJL. Mortgagee Dated this 11th day of January, 1990. DANIEL 5. OFFERMAN Broun, Kendrick, Finkbeinor, Schafer 4 Murphy 201 Fhoenix Building Bay City. Michigan 4708 (2/15? Open house set for village derk Retiring Lake Odessa Village Clerk Vera Kaufman will be guest of honor at open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues­ day at the Page Memorial Building. Friends, past village employees and the public are invited to visit with her nd enjoy punch and cookies. Kaufman late last year announced she would not seek another term in the March 12 general election. She has serv­ ed as clerk at Lake Odessa for 26 years. Twin City Foods plans expansion A $1.2 million expansion at Twin City Foods will create 22 new jobs over the next two years, according to Cedric M. Lien, plant general manager. The vegetable processing and packag­ ing company plans to increase its capaci­ ty from 26,000 to 40,000 of processing by using new bean snippers, cutters and unsnip bean removers. The machines will be installed out­ doors on properly already owned by lhe company. Twin City Foods is asking lhe Village of Lake Odessa for approval to establish an industrial development district, which would make it eligible for a tax break for up to 12 years. However, Robert Gollin of the Montcalm-Ionia Community Growth Alliance has recommended that a plant rehabilitation district be established in­ stead. which he said better suits the type of expansion Twin City Foods is proposing. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25. 1990 Motorcyclist sentenced to jail in brother's death J-Ad Graphics News Service A motorcyclist who fled from police and crashed into a utility pole, killing his brother who was a passenger, was sentenced last week to spend six months in the Barry County Jail. Motorcycle driver Patrick D. Simmet, 27, also was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and to perform 200 hours of community service. Brian Simmet, 17, who was riding on the back of his brother's motorcycle, died after lhe June 25 accident in Hastings. In November, Patrick Simmet pleaded no contest to fleeing from police in a manner that led to serious injury. Police said Simmet wu speeding east on Green Street when a patrolman spotted him and followed. Simmet lost control of lhe 1983 Honda Nighthawk while turning onto southbound Eut Slate Street. The cycle hit a curb and struck lhe pole. Brian Simmet struck the pole when he wu thrown from the cycle. He died lhe following day at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kala­ mazoo. Patrick Simmet also wu injured in the accident SgL Cliff Morse said Patrick Simmet had been riding about 55 mph at the time of lhe accident, but said speed wu not a factor in lhe accident. Simmet wu found lo have a blood'ilcohol level of .12 percent after the accident The le­ gal blood/alcohol limit in Michigan is .10 percent. Simmet, of 829 N. Broadway, wu bound over lo Bany Count Circuit Court in August on manslaughter charges. But in November he pleaded no contest to the charge of fleeing and eluding. He offered the no contest plea, saying he Court News could not remember what had happened that night. In addition to jail, fines and community service, Simmet wu ordered to pay $300 in court costs and to have alcohol and drug counseling. He wu placed on probation for four years, arid his driver's license was sus­ pended for two years. In other court business: •A Hastings motorist with two previous drinking and driving convictions wu sen­ tenced last week to serve one year in the Barry County Jail. Laverne J. Moore n also wu placed on probation for two years and ordered to have drug counseling. The one-year sentence minimum sentence for third-offense drunken driving is mandated by the State Legislature. Moore, 29, of 202 S. Grove Road, was ar­ rested in December 1988 by Hastings Police, who spotted him driving with his car bright lights on. Officers signalled him to dim his lights, but he did not respond. When police pulled the car over, they found Moore driving without a license, auto insurance, or a proper license plate on the vehicle. After he refused to submit to a chemical breath test, a search warrant wu is­ sued and he was taken to Pennock Hospital and a blood sample wu drawn from him. In January 1989, Moore pleaded guilty to the third-offense drunken driving charge in exchange for the dismissal of other counts, including an habitual offender charge. The habitual offender charge, alleging Moore had three previous felony convictions, would have carried a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Sentencing was set for March 1989 and September 1989, but both were delayed. Moore wu ordered to pay $400 in court costs, wu placed on probation for two years and was told to avoid alcohol during his probation. He received credit for 197 days already served in jail. His driver's license wu revoked by the Michigan Secretary of Stale. •One of two teens thought to be connected to a siring of thefts from care in Kalamazoo will go to trial in February. Gregory A. Baker, IB, at trial beginning Feb. 26 will face charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and possession of burglar's tools. Baker and a boy who wu 16 at the time were arrested in May 19B9 after allegedly breaking into an unmarked police car in Kalamazoo and stealing the officer's badge THE1* * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call 16I61 948-8051 CARD OF THANKS The family of Billy Ray Maker, Jr. would to express our sincere appreciation to each and everyone for lhe beautiful cards, flowers, donations of food, and the many contributions towards Ben's trust fund. To all our relatives, friends and neighbors who helped in every way they could. Also Carl's Super Market, Country Kettle, and Good Time Pizza. To the Women of the Method­ ist Church for the lovely lunc­ heon and lhe Maple Valley Chapel for all their special help. We would especially like to thank Rev. Brooks for his presence and comforting words before and after Bill's passing. To "Flexfab and employees" for their everlasting love and concern over this past year. To all; Your kindness will never be forgotten. Bernice and Ben Maker Bill and Bonnie Maker Bill and Becky Wilson Eleanor (Grandma) Merrick I CREDIT CARDS: Visa A Mastercard guaranteed. Bad Credit, bankruptcy, OK. For GOV’T SEIZED HOMES FROM $1: (U-repair) also lax delinquent properties now avail- Sard utxrroono a Mppyad... Ph. 9464051 1-708-429-6505 ext H261A. INVITATION FOR BID: The Bany County Commission on Aging is seeking bid proposal for the removal and replacement of two existing windows. Inside md outside finish work will be required. Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Tammy R. Pennington. Executive Direc­ tor, 120N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings, MI 49958, 616-948-4856. Bids are due no later than Febru­ ary 9, 1990.________________ THE REGULAR Monthly Board meeting of Bany Co. Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, February 1,1990, at Sam in the conference room. Any inter­ ested person is invited io attend. ASSESSOR City of Hastings, Pop. 6418. Level III. 1989 SEV $70,889,900. To adm. all assessing duties inc.: IFTs, CFTs & DDA. Computer exp. desired, Res. req’d. Apply by 1/31/90 to... ■ MAYOR MARY LOU GRAY 102 8. BROADWAY DEPARTMENT A HASTINGS, Ml 49058 SERVICE DIREC (.fiR A TRUCK Rf PAIR ijidrus*^ I BAD CREDIT? Learn EXACTLY how to fix your credit report-get loans-credit cards, etc. Amazing recorded message reveals details. Or ask for ext 100, 616-948-4205. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. AU workers bonded. 945-9448 EASY WORK! exceleat pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 ext 9881. BEGINNING ROLLER SKATING LESSONS Hail­ ing! Roll-A-Rama six Satur­ day!, Jan 13 th, 20th, 27th, Feb 2nd, 10th, 27th. Ages 13 md under. Lesson only; 12:45 - 2:15 $3.00. Lesson A session; 12:45 4:30 $4.50. Skala included. For information call 948-2814. IS BAD CREDIT stopping you from buying the cw of your dream? Leant EXACTLY how recorded message reveals details, or ask for extension 100. 616-948-4205. •A man who broke into a parted car in Hastings was sentenced last week to serve six months in jail. Robert J. Evans, 18, also will be sent to a halfway house after he is released from county jail. Evans pleaded guilty in October lo a re­ duced cha rge of attempted breaking and enter­ ing after a petition to place him on probetton under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act wu denied by Judge Thomas S. Evdand. Evans, of 429 W. Apple St, Hastings, Mid he wu walking down a street in July 3 ctaom arws ran amm* 3 BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER!, 3 INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Renta) Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 ot 945-3412 •A Hastings nun stood mule Iasi week to charges filed in two August 1989 burglaries in Bany County. A pretrial hearing was set for Jan. 31 for 25-year-old fames W. Myers Jr. Myers, of 911 E. Railroad St, is in cus­ tody on charges of breaking into Cart's Mar­ ket in Nashville Aug. 16 and of burglarising Summit Steel in Hastings three days later. Myers stood mute to three charges of breaking and entering, one count of safebreaking and habitual offender charges al­ leging he has a prior felony conviciioo. Bond was continued in his case. A second defendant. Dean T. Myers. 20. of Nashville, wu arrested at Summit Steel the night of the burglary. He currently faces similar charges in connection with dial bur­ glary and the break-in at Carfs Market In the break-in al Summit Steel, police said burglars pried open a storage buildity and uaed a company high-lo forklift to move onygen and acetylene tanks and hoau doaer to the main office building. The burglars broke through witUows. nlached the tanks to a torch and began cutting into lhe office safe. A pasaerby, however, heard noiu caning from the yard and alerted police before lhe burglars entered the safe. Dean Myers wu arrested at the scene. Po­ lice said he tefened to a partner, bus laser de­ nied anyone had helped him in the burglary. by Jaff Koczaarcsyt Sl^fWrUar K Hastings woman who couldn't bear lo national manhunt Police are searching for a Canadian reaa who visited Hastings for Christmas - sad sexually assaulted a woman aad a girt The 33-year-old victim finally came for­ ward last week and told police both rite and her boyfriend's 12-year-old daughter were as­ saulted. 'She did not want to cause any conflict with the relatives, but finally she couldn't handle it anymore," said Deputy Police Chief Michael Leedy. The man's name has not beea released be­ cause arrest warrants have not ban issued. But police said the 33-year-old native of Kitchener, Ontario, has a tong history of sex offenses in Canada. "He hu several past criminal sexual cow­ duct (convictions) in their country, st least three, maybe four," Leedy said. Hastings Police Investigator Jeff Pratt, who his been in contact with Canadian au­ thorities, said lhe man served a two-year LYLE V. g — January 27th — • Love ya ... Your Family 60«60*60*60«60a 60 * 60 * 60* 1225 UK STATE ST. (nexttofflcDonoltls) CALL TODAY 948-8268 • HRSTIDGS SATELLITE SERVICE Police Beat Ex-employee is break-in suspect DELTON - Authoritia are continu­ ing to investigate a burglary last week at Delton Locomotive. Barry County Sheriffs deputies sus­ pect a recently fired employee may be lo blame for lhe Jan. 14 incident. Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said both buildings at 12775 S. Wall Lake Road were burglarized, but nothing ap­ peared to missing. The burglar pried open a steel entry door on the firm's east building, split­ ting open the door jamb. On the west building, * pair of double doors that had been latched and barred on the inside were pried open. Another door on the north end of the building had beea struck with a large hammer, but the door remained inHtwt Damage* were estimated at $250, Abendroth said. Company officials said the buildings had been locked at 1:30 p.m. But 30 minuta later, an employee discovered one of the doors left open. Authoritia searching the buildings found parts strewn about and boxa moved ia lhe storage room. An over­ head heater also was unplugged ia one of the buildings. The firm’s business office was not entered aad nothing was discovered missing. •A Hastings man accused of taking a lawn tractor pleaded guilty last week lo reduced David A. Spicer, 21, immediately was seatenced to serve 45 days in the Bany County Jail. Spicer, of 6150 Middleville Rood, wu arresied in October in connection with the theft of a John Deere tractor from a home in Rut­ land Township. He wu charged with two counts of larceny over $100, each a five-year felony. But he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Spicer was put on a two-year term of pro­ bation aad ordered to reside in a halfway house after his released from Jail. He wu fiacd $400 ia court costs aad ordered id pay $362 in restitution, Spicer wu directed to have substance abuse counseling. A request for work release from Jed wu denied. •Trial wu set for Feb. 26 for a Portage man accused of assaulting a Barry County Jama A. Baker, 27, will stand trial on a charge of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder. The offense is a 10-year felony. Baker pleaded guilty in December to the charge, which arose after a May 1989 inci­ dent in Bany Township. International manhunt begins after rape report Happy Birthday * K«mp that grmat GM FaaNn* JIM, JOHN, DAVE 10 yean for possession of burglar loots. He remains free on bond. MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto Trial had been scheduled for October, but wu delayed pending additional motions in the case. Baker faca up to five year* in prison on ■ Mveo-to«eo-so«M)> w 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED detectors, cassette tapes and other audio equipment In addition to the stolen property, authori­ tia found two bags hill of screwdrivers, pli­ ers, wire strippers, files, bent coat hangers, robber gloves, and a "slim jim" used by po­ lice to open locked vehicles. 1-708-429-6505 ext C216A. I | a g I I I ' and gun. An anonymous tip led police and sheriffs deputies from Kalamazoo and Barry countia to Baker's home at 11427 E. Shore Drive on Crooked Lake. Authorilia searched lhe home, recovering several thousand dollars worth of radio*, radar when he uw a truck with stereo equipment inside. He broke into the vehicle and look a radio and equalizer from the parked vehicle. Evans was placed on three months proba­ tion, ordered lo pay 5300 in court costs and $120 in restitution. He was directed to per­ form 75 hours ot community service, to have substance abuse counseling and lo complete his high school education. prison term for a sex offense and wu cm pro­ bation when he visited Hastings with his fi­ ancee st Christmu. Canadian authoritia said he hu been io­ pimp. The assaults, which occurred within few hours of each other, took place Doc. 26 while the suspect wu staying with his fiancee's relatives in town. 'They were playing cards that night and drinking. Thea they went out lo shoot pool st a bar," Pratt said. NmyiKxxing nomes on lake burglarized CLOVERDALE - Two neighboring hone, aloag Lake 21 were burgUrized lut week, but nothing wu removed fttxn either buildin*. A burgUr broke front door window,, reached imide ud unlocked the door, lo enter both buildings io lhe 500 red 600 block. of Scott Drive. Although nothin* wu taken from ci­ ther home, burglar, weal oo to break lean a lhed at one of the homer Aa ice ■>*a. valued at 560 wu removed, laid Bany County Deputy Sheriff Mamie Milla. Close call leads to driver's arrest HASTINGS - A Kentwood motorist who nearly struck a police cruiser wu wrested Friday far drunken driving. Randy A. Bailey, 25, wu taken into custody after side-swiping the police vehicle clone to 10:30 pm. Hastings Patrolman Daaa Steidle said he wu wu on patrol on North Broad­ way oar Tydcn Park when a north­ bound car crossed the center line and barely missed hitting the southbound —ai-- —«-»-«police vencte. Mice timed and followed the 1985 Ford pickup, pulling the vehicle over on North Street Bailey wu aaked to perform teveral sobriety tetu, given a preliminary breathalyzer lest aid arrested. At the Barry County Jail, he registered .14 poena on a chemical breath teat and wu lodged. Mice uid Bailey's Ucenre earlier had beea suspended until July 1991, so he wu driving without a Uceue. Probe continues in cigarette heist MIDDLEVILLE - One of a pair of burglars distracted a store clerk while the second stole 27 cartons of cigarettes worth S355 from Crystal Flash in Mid­ dleville. Two people, described as a black man and black woman, both wearing long overcoats, are believed lo have stolen the merchandise. Authorities are cootinuing lo investigate the burglaty re­ ported Jan. 14. An employee said the pair arrived close to 10 p.m. The man talked to the clerk while rhe woman went to lhe ci­ garette display. After a few minutes, the woman went to the restroom and re­ turned to the cigarette display. The pair left the area driving a dark blue Mercedes Benz, uid Bany County Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak. Auttoritiet have no suspects. Woman, 62, held for drunken driving HASTINGS TWP. - A 62-yor-oto woman wu arrested for drunken driving lut week after a two-car accident that left no injuria. Lila M. Helrigel, of 4545 E. Scott Road, wu taken into custody after the accident last Thursday, at about 8 JO p.m. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Mamie Mills said Robert L. Trowbridge, 40, of Vermontville wu driving behind Hel­ rigel westbound on Quimby Road when toe accident occurred. Near Chariton Park Road Trowbridge began to pass Helrigel s pickup truck. But as Trowbridge pasted, Helrigel be­ gan a left turn onto southbound Charl­ ton Park Road, crashing into lhe side of Trowbridge s car. Trowbridge's 1981 Pontiac ran off the roadway and overturned on the north side of Quimby Road, Mill uid. Helrigel told authoritia she did not use her turn signal because it wu not working. Deputies confirmed that lhe signal on her 1979 Chevy pickup wu not operating. After asking her to perform several dexterity tests and to take a preliminary breathalyzer test, authorities arrested Helrigel and took her to the Barry County Jail, where she registered .14 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged. High school teen caught with drugs HASTINGS - A 17-year-old student caught with drug, at Halting, High School likely will face charges. The teen, whore name waa not re­ leased pending arrest and arraignment, waa discovered lan week by school au­ thorities, according tn Hastings Police. High ichool principal Steve Harbison waa oo a regular bathroom check when he found the 17-year-oM in a men', re­ stroom with a plastic bag that appeared to be fell of marijuana. Hie student waa detained and taken to the aupcrintendenTa office. Hastings Police, summoned to the icene, laid a preliminary field leu de termined the subatance to be marijuana. The remainder waa aent to the MicHgan Stale Police crime lib ia Lacing for matin*. for the night, the suspect approached the 12- ycar-oid girl, who wu Bleeping cm a living room couch, aad fondled her, police said. After 10 to 15 minuta he fell asleep oo the floor next io the couch, police uid. When he awoke at 6:30 ajn„ he went upstain lo where the woman wu asleep and raped her, police Hid. Police are seeking warrants charging the suspect with fint-degree criminal sexual cooduct against the woman and second-degree criminal sexual conduct with the girl. Local authoritia are working with Cana­ dian authoritia lo locale and extradite the man to the United States. According to his probation officer, the suspect wu not sup­ posed to leave the country or consume alco­ hol. Prut said. Police believe they have enough evidence to convict the suspect, but said the delay in reporting lhe crime hu weakened the case. "She wasn't sure she wanted to press c'urges because the family was involved," Pratt said. “She wu scared." NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings HOURS: Mon. thru Eri. BANNER Sol. 9 to 3:00 Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! A group calling itself the Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens picketed in front of the Cedar Creek Bible Church Sunday hoping to convince church members not to sell church-owned property for use as a lagoon for the pro­ posed Wall Lake Sewer System. SEWER...continued from page 1 network of pipes would then carry the combined flow to the lagoon for processing and disposal. The grinder pump method is one of two pressure-type systems. Either type costs about the same and lhe lagoon would be emptied in the spring and fall of each year, regardless of the system, said Van Liere. Through processing, 85 to 90 percent of the biological oxygen-demanding organisms are removed, as are 90 percent of any solids. Those measurements meet the standards set by the DNR. The remaining 5 to 10 percent discharged into the stream will not harm aquatic life because twice-yearly discharges are at limes of least effect. "The effluent itself would not have an impact on the aquatic life," said Van Liere. The Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens have complained of a potential conflict of interest on the board. A member of the Township Board also serves on the church's governing body, and another board member attends the church. Baker said the dual interest did not result in the selection of the church property, and it will not affect any final decision. "That had nothing to do with it," said Baker. "We didn't know until after (Van Liere) had contacted the church that he had contacted them. If it should come that we'd buy, the one who sits on the board would have to abstain from voting." � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-02-01.pdf 6e86988193721f27fcfadca9d4b4f9fb PDF Text Text News Briefs St. Rose kids adopt animals 3m Story, Pape2 Cookie orders’ deadline nearing Cookie orders are being taken by local Girl Scouts until Saturday. Feb. 10. Brownies, Junior and Cadette Giri Scouts are selling seven varieties of Giri Scout cookies at $2.50 per box. The cookies are expected to arrive for delivery sometime in March. Mary Andrus, a spokesperson for the local Girl Scout program, said the annual sales help finance troop activities and teach the girls about decision making, goal setting, record keeping and money management. Proceeds from the sales provide more than half the income for the Glowing Embers Council. The money makes it possible to keep fees for camps and other activities low enough so that all in­ terested girts can take part in them. Andrus added that the cookies are made with 100 percent pure vegetable shortening and have no preservatives. For more information, call Andrus at 945-9940. Radioactive waste ‘Brown Bag* topic The next “Brown Beg Lunch and Learn" program at 12:05 p.m. Friday at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings will focus on the topic of low-level radioac­ tive waste. Jim Cleary, commissioner of the Michigan Low Level Radioactive Waite Authority, will be guest speaker. He is expected to talk about what low level radioactive waste is and how waste facility sites are selected. The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Jefferson and Green streets. Those attending are urged to br­ ing their own lunches. The Democats will provide tea and coffee. Red Cross has new phone number The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross has a new emergency telephone number. Callers with emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays may reach die Red Cross by dialing 1-800-802-6904. The local chapter office may be reached Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by calling 945-3122. Tree recycling rated a success Jane Norton, coordinator for Recycl­ ing in Barry County, said the first-ever effort to recycle Christmas trees in Barty County was a big success. Norton said 315 trees were chipped Jan. 13 at the Barry County Road Com­ mission. The chipping process allows the trees to return to the soil more readily. Area residents took Christmas trees id the lot at the Hastings Fire Station, where they were hauled to the Road Commission by Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice to have them chipped. The project was co-sponsored by Recycling in Barry County and the En­ vironmental Group of the Barry Cunty Futuring Committee. Saxon grapplers eye league crown Soo Story, Pogo 10 Gaillard Brass to play Feb. 18 The Ann Arbor-based Galliard Brass Ensemble will make its first appearance in Hastings at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 18, in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The performance is being sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and it is being made possible through support from the M:chigan Council for the Arts. The critically acclaimed Galliard Brass perforins a variety of musical styles, including Bach. Mozart. Sousa. Gershwin and Joplin. The group recently performed in concert in Sault Ste. Marie. Ishpeming. Riverview, Detroit and Lansing. It was in Lansing that the ensemble performed for the recent open­ ing of the new State Historical Museum. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page > Soo'Photos, Pago 3 Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 The . Hastings VOLUME 135, NO. 5 -= Banner __________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 199Q________________________________________________PRICE 25* Almost all space filled up at mall ® by Elatoe Gflbert Nearly all retail space in the new Hastings Plaza, a strip mall being built at the former Barry County Fairgrounds, has been teased, and the walls of the proposed K mart are go­ ing up. “We only have a 6,000-square-foot vacan­ cy left, out of 157,000 (square feet), said owner Kenneth Karl, who is also chief ex­ ecutive officer of the mall's development firm. Centres, Inc. Centres has offices in Florida and Wisconsin. A small hair salon is the most recent business planning to be part of the strip mall. Kart said Wednesday. Joining K mart, the major anchor store, which will be the first to open for business at the mall, will be Eberhard Food Inc., Fashion Bug, Hooks Drug Store and Quality Stores, lac. A spokesman for Quality Stores, which owns 47 Quality Farm & Fleet stores in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, said Wednesday the firm is building a “down-sized version” of Quality Farm & Fleet at Hastings Plaza. The company calls the smaller units County Post stores. The County Post concept was developed about five years ago. The store features all the basic products of a Quality Farm & Fleet, said Pete Amrhein. of the firm’s public relations department. The local store will carry automotive ac­ cessories, hardware, tools, agricultural sup­ plies, lawn and garden products, some elec­ trical supplies, work clothing and more. Hastings' County Post store will have about 11.000 square feet of sales floor space, which is about half the size of a Quality Farm & Fleet store. “Hastings will be the 15th County Post store in our organization." said Amrhein. “Hastings is one of nine stores we will be opening between now and September." June has been targeted for the opening of the local County Post, to be located on the west end of the proposed mall, where workers recently started preparing for construction. “We’re picky about where we open stores because we have a nice success rate," Amrhein said. “Hastings definitely matches what we re looking for." “Hastings shows considerable retail growth," said Don Kettler, Quality's new business director. “It is strong in farming. There is a fair amount of industry and there is also marked population growth. Hastings has a need for the unique mix of products and ser­ vices we offer.’' Five or six people will be hired locally to work in the Hastings store. “We promote from within," Amrhein said, so the store manager will be named from one of the existing County Post stores. The manager is expected to be selected in March. Weather is the unknown variable that keeps mall owner Ken Karl from knowing exactly when customers can start shopping at the complex. A wet spring could delay K mart's opening until August. A dry spring would enable the parking lot to be completed in time for an ear­ ly summer opening. Progress at the mall site is “going extreme­ ly well," Karl said. "It’s going to be a great He said out-lots, parcels of land around the edges of the mall site, are still for sale on the northeast corner and west side of the strip mall. Those lots would be suitable for such businesses as fast-food restaurants, he said. ‘Coffee Days’sot for Easter Seals Some restaurants in Hastings and Mid­ dleville will offer coffee free Friday to patrons who buy and wear buttons that say “Easier Seals Coffee Day.” Participating in the fund-raiser on behalf of Easter Seals are the County Seat Lounge, Bob’s Grill and Arby’s in Hastings and Kow Patties, Thornspple Kitchen, Middle Villa Inn and Swamp Fox in Middleville. The buttons, which cost SI each, may be purchased between now and Friday. Any patron who wears a button at the participating restaurants will get free coffee on Groundhog Day. The event is co-sponsored by the Cen­ tury 21 Real Estate Office in Hastings and Century 21 nationwide. - Hastings 5th graders go to winter camp Con- action at the new K mart site has progressed well because of the mild January weather. The scenery at the former Barry County Fairgrounds has rapidly changed in the past week, with the wails of the new K mart taking shape at the site of the proposed Hastings Plaza strip mall. Weather permitting, the store might be completed in time for an early summer opening. Wall Lake sewer issue leaves church between a rock and a hard place by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Brent Branham knew a couple of weeks Igo that some of the residents near his Cedar Creek Bible Church were planning to picket the church in protest of a possible land sale, tot he didn't panic. Instead the pastor grabbed a sign and walk­ ed with the picketers after the Jan. 21 service. "But mine was a garage sale sign because mat was the only one I could find," said Branham, who has led that church since 1970. "It kind of broke the ice." The protest was carried out by members of Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens. The group formed recently after residents in the Cedar Creek area learned that a 37-acre plot of land owned by the church was being considered as a lagoon and processing site for the Wall Lake sewer system. The church is caught in the middle. The Hope Township Board, which is over­ seeing the sewer project, has not made an off­ icial offer on the land. It has asked for pennlsskm io drill for soil and water samples. On Monday, three people not affiliated with the township made a joint written offer with a down payment, said Branham. By law, the township has the power of condemnation, which means it can purchase property at a court-determined cost, regardless of whether the owner wares to sell. "My great concern ia that I really don't want to see my friends here commit them­ selves and then lose this property," said Branham. He and his church board have been waiting a fine line, trying to take in a lot of informa­ tion, but the first action they would have tak­ en was to have been at a meeting scheduled for last night The church board was planning to discuss the offer made Monday. "You can’t turn down or receive an offer until such an offer has been extended,” said Branham. Rumors about the church and its intentions have been circulating in the Cedar Creek area. Some even claim that the church is trying to take advantage of the residents and lhat the congregation bought the property plans to resell for the project Such stories bothered Branham. "It let me know lhat there were people kicking up rumora and spreading gossip who really didn't know what's been happening," he said. He typed up three pages of detailed reform­ ation concerning the land since its 1985 pur­ chase. The information was given to Cedar Creek residents, church members and placed in a store in the area. Sm CHURCH, Page 12 Sunday surprise! When Vickie and Dwight Hewitt, of 334 E. Grant, Hastings, looked out their window Sunday morning, they were rather shocked to discover the top of a large pine tree filling their 24-foot round swimming pool. “I can’t understand why It went right In the middle (of the pool),” said Dwight. “It must have been a pretty good wind." The fallen tree top, from a neighbor's tree, “pierced the lining of the pool. I don't know about the frame. I might as well build an outdoor terrarium,” he chuckled. The Hewitt's eighl-year-old son, Michael, is shown looking at the damage. New United Way Board pres, wants to keep up good work When Linda Bowne Nida took over the presidency of the Barry Area United Way­ Board of Directors in December, she assumed the position with her eyes wide open. Nida succeeded Norine Jacobs in the post, but she said the changing of the guard was and will continue to be a relatively quiet one. Specifically, she said she doesn’t plan to make wholesale changes in what the United Way does. “I think it will be a smooth transition," she said. “1 don’t sec myself just going in and changing things recklessly. The solid founda­ tions have been laid." A big part of continuing the United Way's philosophy and mission is its recent attempts to service and solicit support from a wider area than just Hastings. “1 think there are a lot of differing opinions about which way the Barry Area United Way should take," she said. "There are people who would like it to remain as it has been (on­ ly within the Hastings School District's borders). But the world is changing and the United Way reflects that." Nida said she finds the idea of reaching out to other pans of the county challenging and exciting. Furthermore, she said the increasing needs and number of agencies makes a wider appeal area necessary "This past year we collected 10 percent over the previous year's goal, yet there still isn’t enough money to go around." she said. "We used used io have a small core group (of agencies requesting aid), but now there arc so many more. The demand now is greater, there is more pressure." The United Way in 1989 set an ambitious goal of $240,000 and fell short, but still managed to collect 10 percent more than (he previous year's total. However, Nida said it is important that the United Way respects the wishes of local com­ munities to continue their autonomy. Though the Barry Area United Way serves all of the county, many local communities have special and specific services and agencies they want to benefit from campaigns. The Barry Area United Way already has ex­ panded to include Delton, Freeport and Mid­ dleville. but communities such as Nashville continue to opt for keeping their own com­ munity chest drives. "Some communities wish to retain their autonomy and we must respect that," Nida said. “The key is to find u way to gei con­ tributions from all over the county and yet re­ tain the communities' autonomy." "The services are available county-wide and it's important to reach out to resources throughout the county to make this a suc­ cessful campaign." she added. Nida said she is looking forward to working with the 1990 Barry Area United Way cam­ paign chair. Mark Christensen, local representative of the Edward D. Jones finan­ cial firm. “Mark has some nice ideas and he is en- UndaBowneNMa thusiastic, yet realistic." she said. “He and his wife are very committed to the communi­ ty, the county and the quality of life here." For Christensen’s predecessor. Tcrrie Nor­ ris. Nida also had high praise. Norris spearheaded the 1989 drive despite taking a new job in Ionia Iasi fall, a geographical fact that did not slow down her efforts for Hastings and Barry County. “Terric has done an outstanding job (as campaign chair).’’ Nida said. "She has pro­ vided enthusiasm and a rote model as to what can be dime." The new United Way Board President also said she likes the idea of having a full-time ex­ ecutive director, a post now held by Cathy Williamson, who was named in 1989. “Having a full-time director is an asset," Nida said. "There are increased ad­ ministrative costs, but it is important to have someone always there who can make the con­ tacts and be available to the communities." Nida came to this area in 1974 when her husband. Bob, took a job as Probate and Juvenile Court Administrator. Al the time, she continued to work in Probate and Juvenile Court in Allegan County and the couple lived in a cottage at Gun Lake. The Nidas moved to Hastings after she fill­ ed an opening at the Barry County Probate and Juvenile Court, where today she serves as a case work supervisor. “I’ve been working in the juvenile justice system since 1970," she said. "I have a longtime commitment to working with kids and families." Linda graduated from Muskegon High School and earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from Western Michigan University in 1970. She received her master's degree in social work from WMU in 1982. She first joined the United Way about 10 years ago and has worked in publicity and with the Budget Allocation Committee. "I originally became involved because I was representing a social service agency," she said. “Being on the board gives you a direct hand on affecting the kinds of services we have in the community and the county." Linda said that she is aware of the extra time the president's job will take but she con­ siders it a challenge. “I am concerned about maintaining and im­ proving the quality of life here," she said. “I don't want this just to be a good place, it want to be a great place to live." The outgoing president. Norine Jacobs, served in lhat post for two years and was vice president a year before that. Jacobs joined the United Way about seven years ago and became involved as a campaign co-chair, chair and executive secretary before coming on the board. The former president said she concurs with Nida's assessment of (he United Way’s situa­ tion and its goal to expand its boundaries of service. She said her predecessor. Dr. Lynn McConnell started to expand the scope of the campaign and she and the executive commit­ tee since have continued that effort. While looking back at her two years as president of the board. Jacobs said. "It’s been an eye-opening experience. I've seen the needs first hand and how working together we can fulfill the needs without getting govern­ ment money." Though she has stepped down as president, Jacobs will remain as a memer of the board of directors. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1, 1990 St. Rose in year-long animal adoption program by Kathleen Scott Stuff Writer Probably do kindergarten student at St Rose School in Hastings has seen a freeroaming African elephant in its native land. But ask the youngster the difference between the African and Asian pachyderm, and you're likely to get a list. He or she probably knows what the African beast likes to eat, how old it gets and what its stomping ground is like. In a special program started this year tt the school, each class has "adopted" an endangered or threatened species. Not only do the stu- dents learn about the animals, they also learn about habitats, and what they can do to help the creatures. "Our goal is to make our students more en­ vironmentally aware and to teach that we have a responsibility to Creation,” said Prin­ cipal Stephen Youngs. "The main thrust is how we can protect habitats to protect the an­ imals." At the start of the year, each class was as- This is National Catholic Schools Week signed an endangered or threatened animal kindergarten, African elephant; first grade, wolf; second grade, humpback whale; third grade, bald eagle; fourth grade, big cats; fifth grade, sea turtle, and sixth grade, gorillas. Each month has also brought a different fo­ cus within the classrooms. la September, students wrote reports on their specific animals and habitats. Art pro­ jects on the animals were created in October. In November, students sent letters to agen­ cies asking for information or protection for their animals. Help-seeking posters were made in December. This year started with creative writing as­ signments in January. February will have a religious lesson about the animals with a prayer of thanksgiving for God's creation and a prayer of petition for all creatures great and amaU. said Youngs. In March, for parent-teacher conferences, the students will gather all of their works and make displays. Animal movies, such as Born Free and Gorillas in the Mist are slated for showing in May and June. Youngs said he knows of teachers who adopt animals in their classrooms, but be said he doesn't know of any other similar year-long, school-wide efforts. FM grader Kaley Lyons examinee woS board In her chatroom. which In­ elides a certmcate ol adoption ol a gray woV from Binder Park Zoo. "Not only do we want to create an aware­ ness. We also want the kids to know they have to act - cither monetarily, by givit* to organizations, or by contacting government agencies," Letters from politicians, wildlife organizetioiuuduiiMllmtitutloahmbroacoroing to die school ora the lut wraal weds. The special project tie, io with smnl anricuhim iron, including creative writing, an, socinl atudiea, science and religion. 'From a religious standpoint, God's first reveUtion was in Crevloo," said Yougs, "and when we abuse the coiriromsrix. we see turning ow back on God's gift to u. So we have a religioua responsibility.* The adofXion project also ties In with the beliefs of the Chorch, he said, anl being in a Catholic school gives teachers liberty to teach life-promoting issues. *1 think it's all pari of the pro-life move­ meat." he said. "The Church teaches the seamless-garment theory. It's sgsinst abor­ tion, capital punishment and destroying the environment It's all one issue. "You need Io act on social justice laauea. You cant just tak about them, aolbars why the kids are writing letters to govrrame agcncies.Everyonesaysihey'reforiheeaviiooment but ray few people do aqnhtag." But apparently the St Rone kids do. 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Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, said the grant will be used to aid the city in developing a capital investment program. The state grant is for $15,000. The city has been asked to provide a $1,500 match and the JEDC is expected to offer $1,500 worth of "in-kind" services. With confirmation that the grant is coming, the next step in the process, Rahn said, in­ volves the arrival of a consultant, Norton Ber­ man, who is former director of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Berman has been hired to do a study on strategies to revitalize the Hastings economy. After Iris work is completed, two con­ sultants from Northwestern University in Champaign, ID., will analyze the study's results and design a strategy for Barry County and then the region, which inchides Barry and Calhoun counties. The results of the entire process ultimately may be used as a statewide model. Rahn said it was another feather in Hastings’ cap to get the grant. "Rural communities recently have been telling Governor (James) Blanchard and the State Legislature that all the grants have been going to the larger cities," Rahn said, while noting Hastings’ recent successes in gaining federal and state money for local economic projects. Hastings in the last year has won grams to help fond its Clinton Street project and an in­ dustrial incubator project. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1. 1990 — page 3 Josh Duits puts on some deer antlers for classmates (from left) Brandi Meek, Karl Allyn and Elizabeth Llncolnhol. Some boys take a break from studying io play a Ktlo hoops. Hastings fifth graders return to camp AU Graphics News Services Alihough the weather made it aeem more like spring camp than winter camp, half of Hastings fifth graden seemed undaunted early this week as they giggled, hollered, mingled and raced around at the Vernon D. Ebersole Outdoor Educttioe Center. Students from Central and Southeastern convened at the camp this week. Later in the month. Northeastern and Pieauntview stu­ dents will travel to the center just west of the Barry County line. Because of the lack of snow, some outdoor activities had to be altered. Organizers didn't think snowshoeing or cross country skiing on grass would go over loo well During the day, youngsters are kept busy studying trees, birds, owl pellets, as well as playing adventure games and creating art­ work. At night various groups go to the camp to entertain or educate. Some of those groups include the Barry County K-9 Klub, a local karate club, and the Michigan United Conser­ vation Corps, which will present a program on endangered species. Mindy Clawson watches for leathered friends. Ben Furrow examines a skul in the deer study data. Casey King (left) and Abel Johnston help teacher Robert Palmer laminate artworic Mel Fenner tries to find his way through an obstacle course. Amanda Seeber (left) and Sara Walter examine liny bones found in owl pellets. Chad Howes gives Dallas Hankinson a hand in an adventure course. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1. 1990 Viewpoint = Hastings schools millage request is misunderstood There seems to be some public misunderstanding about the Hastings Board of Education's recent decision to have a millage vote March 26. Some people apparently see this election as just another attempt by the schools to gain more money. To borrow a line from Porgy and Bess, "It aint necessarily so." First, it should be remembered that the 27.7797 operating mills approved last June for was for one year only. So after that levy expired at the end of 1989, the schools have been left with no money, except for the eight mills allowed by the county. Essentially, the voters should look at the election as a renewal of what was approved last year, with perhaps a new wrinkle because the board has not determined yet how much will be requested. Perhaps the request will include a slight increase over last year to cover inflation. Perhaps the requested amount will be the same as in 1989. Some people may wonder about the need for an election in March when the annual school election is scheduled for early June. The answer lies in the schools' need to have revenue available before the summer tax collection. Without that money, the schools would have to borrow against anticipated state aid and then would have to pay interest on the loan. So if a millage is approved in March, it is likely the schools will save money by not having to borrow or by borrowing less to meet the usual expenses. Another factor is the uncertainty of state aid. School officials are trying to figure out what the formula will be this year, but nothing will be official until the fall. Faced with the uncertainties of state aid and with the expiration of the millage levy at the end of last year, the board had no choice but to plan for this millage vote in March. But folks shouldn't be saying "there you go again, asking for more money." They should be aware that this was coming because the levy that was approved last June was only for a year. As it turned out, it actually was for a little more than six months. We will have to wait and see what the board decides on how much to ask for before making any judgments. Whatever debate or uproar there may have been up to now may have been much ado about nothing. And let's hope so. KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Cart Schoaatal, Suparintendant Recently. much has been written about per­ formance and results in education today, with many of the comments being made by people who are questioning what kind of a job schools are doing. Certainly people have a right to ask ques­ tions about performance in schools with the expectation that a good job will be done to train young people to be productive citizens in the future. In the Hastings Area Schools, we also are very concerned about performance and results. Certainly, we'd be the first to admit that there are many years in which improve­ ment should occur, but I will use this column to explain three indicators which show that the school district's residents are getting some good results from their schools. The first indicator is how well Hastings students are being prepared for college. Every year at this time, we receive letters from some of the stale’s colleges and universities repor­ ting on how our students are doing. Within the last month, both Grand Valley State Universi­ ty and Northern Michigan Univers^’ dicatcd that the average grade pm for Hastings students was appreciably ilove the average grade points for the enure student body — 2.96 average for Hastings students at Grand Valley compared with 2.785 for all other students, and 2.98 for Hastings students at Northern Michigan compared with 2.70 for other students. In addition, the universities reported that none of the Hastings graduates were required to take remedial courses. In fact, during the past six years, we've only been notified about one of our graduates who had to take remedial courses. Of course, not all of our students go on to college graduating from high school, and Hastings that brings me to the second indicator of results. Many of our students go into industry after graduating, and in order to be sure that the results of the student's high school train­ ing is appropriate, several of our industrial arts teachers have been meeting regularly with representatives of local industries. The in­ dustrial representatives are letting our teachers know specifically what kinds of skills and knowledge are important for people seek­ ing jobs in the industries, and out teachers are working hard to make sure that their courses are providing the appropriate training. This vocational-industrial partnership also is helping local industries and schools work for the benefit of our students through student participation in presentations made by the in­ dustry representatives. And, within the next few months, several of the high school classes will be touring some of the local industries. Finally, the third indicator of performance and results in the Hastings Area Schools is that the School System recently received an achievement incentive grant of $10,798 from the Michigan Department of Education Hastings was one of the school systems in the state to receive such a grant because of its achievement gains in student scores on the state tests of basic skills from the 1985-86 to the 1988-89 school years. Such improvement in test scores represents dedicated effort and hard work on the part of our teachers to make sure that their students are learning important Who runs the show at colleges? Athletics or education? Amidst the hysterics over the Super Bowl in professional athletics and the hoopla over the 1991 budget in Congress came an an­ nouncement from a relatively unknown con­ gressman that could have a major impact on both. Our own U.S. Rep. Paul Henry said things have gone too far in collegiate athlet­ ics, and someone needs to stand up and say so. In Lansing last week, a group of voterelected trustees at Michigan State University chose to ignore a recommendation by MSU President John DiBiaggio, and voted to make head football coach George Perles athletic director, in addition to his coaching duties. Prior to the vote the trustees were afraid they might lose Perle* to a head coaching job in the National Football League. Figuring the loss would be bad for the team, five of the eight trustees voted to name Perles athletic director in hopes of keeping him happy and winning in Lansing. Now DiBiaggio didn't want Perles as ath­ letic director. Not only would it put too much power into one man's hands, it also would upset the national search and equal op­ portunity process already under way. The trustees didn't see it that way. Perles won. DiBiaggio lost. A lot of people at MSU felt they lost, too, and recall petitions are already circulating with five formerly unknown and unrecognized names prominently displayed at the top. Like many students, faculty and staff at MSU, Henry wasn't pleased with the deci­ sion. When trustees at a major institution of higher education say "no" to their president and "yes" to their football coach, something isn't right. Reporter’s Notes l by Jeff Kaczmarczyk If football is so powerful at a university that major decisions are made according to how it affects the team, someone has their priorities out of killer. Henry announced he would introduce legis­ lation in Congress to force college athletic programs to help pay for academk scholar­ ships. Henry's bill would lake all the gross revenue from athletics, from TV contracts, from gate receipts, from hot dog sales and from everything else that turns a buck and devote at least 50 percent of the total to gen­ eral academic scholarships. Henry said he hopes to make the library, not the stadium, once more the center of a university. The congressman figures most major football programs have money to burn. NCAA investigations, after all, suggest most of the growing funds brought in by major college athletics go right back into sports programs. At larger schools, that's millions of dollars a year. The 1990 Rone Bowl atone - just one game - was worth $6 million each to both teams. On the surface Henry's proposal does not seem related to the Perle? debacle. But the Perles saga is only the latest chapter in the continuing story of how college football has Letters Inter-Lakes provides same service To the Editor— We apologize for the mixup in our letter (Jan. 25) on Gull Lake Ambulance. We responded accordingly to William Wooer and Barry Township Board article in your Banner of Jan. 18. Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer stated, “Gull Lake will provide limited life support care, a higher level of emergency medical care than the bask care given by Inter-Lakes, and that the greater level of care is the main reason for the switch.*' “It's getting so limited life support is the minimum, not bask, and Inter-Lakes is bask.” After personally talking to Gull Lake Am­ bulance Jan. 26,1 asked if they were bask life or advance life support due to questions asked in our area. The person 1 talked to told me they are bask life support, and that if a life­ threatening situation is present, they are capable of connecting with an advanced life support unit if needed. Inter-Lakes is “basic," and is also capable of connecting with advanced life support, if needed, as well. So I ask the people of Barry Township to get involved in this matter. Do you want bask life support or advanced life support in our township coming from out of the area, or do you want one located, as is Inter-Lakes, even though bask, as is Gull Lake. Let your voice be heard. Contact the ap­ propriate township official*. Kevin Keck Delton grown almost into a minor league training camp for the NFL - a camp in which little time is left for academk study. The evidence is persuasive. At many of the major colleges, top football players receive full-ride scholarships, play ball for two, tteee or four seasons, and move on to the pros. Hardly any graduate any more. On Sundays when announcer John Madden refers to "tire linebacker out of Notre Dame," he doesn't mean the tailback grndunfrrf. He only means foe guy played tell for tte Fighting Irish. The few who make it in the NFL have successful and lucrative careers. The many who don't are out in the cold, without even a college education to turn to for support. US. Ntun md World Report, in its Jan. I issue, related the works of 12 college athletes on foe famed 1980-11 University of Georgia football team. It is a grim tale. A decade later, only one of the 12 offensive starters who won a saushing victory in the Sugar Bowl has enjoyed a successful career in foe NFL Tailback Herschel Walker, who led the team to victory after victory after a freshman, left after three yean of school to join the New Jersey Generals in the now defunct United Stales Football League. Wten the league folded, he switched to the NFL Today he is a wealthy football player for the Minnesota Vikings. None of his 11 teammates have enjoyed the same success. Four had brief careen in the NFL. Two others suffered injuries that ended any chance for a career. Another one developed a cocaine problem. Nine of the 12 never graduated from col­ lege, including all of the blacks. Today, one is a labor foreman. Another sells business forms in the family company. Yet another works in a ball-bearing plant One of foe 12, who had a brief career in the NFL admits he enrolled at Georgia io play football. Norris Brown, a former tight end, said pro football should have a farm system instead of colleges to provide a steady stream of raw talent. The fact is that even st smaller schools, athletes live their lives around football. Even apart from allegations at bribes, free cars and cushy jobs, ball players lead special lives at school. Athletes often live in special dorms, with set times for waking and sleeping. Exercise and practice are strictly regimented. As time Sm COLUMN, Page 5 Teachers have a right to nut, too To the Editor— Aa a student of Hastings High School, I am outraged and infuriated with the letter (Ban­ ner, Jan. 25) by Ms. San Inocencio. To suggest that a person drop $1,900 from a $30,000 per year income is economic suicide. 1 aa aware of many noo-coltege graduates making a similar amount of money, and a rat like thin would strip their family of food and new clothing. Why single out the school teachers? These dedicated people have to spend $30,000 or more for college alone, not to mention mandatory catch-up classes that run around $1,000 per year. And for what?... to be kicked around by mu-infonnaiion and pubik fem? For attempting to help cure the ills of socie­ ty, school instructors are not well paid. Teachers* salaries after 10 years experience equal that of a garbage worker in Grand Rapids or an auto worker driving a fork lift all day. These two blue-collar workers have high school eriiKfiniw or less, whereas the teacher has spent anywhere from four to 10 years in study. Of the many of foe questionable assertions in the fetter, one is particularly striking — the two aledged companies that left town. First of all, if we had better funding for public educa­ tion, foe businesses would get employees who think and better schools for the executives' duidren. k would be ridiculous to expect your local potkeraea or your state representative to feed and clothe you, so why try to pass it off on the teachers? A students' own personality and ef­ forts must pave the way through college. Fd know. No one can guarantee anything, it b up to the individual to choose the skills he or ate wants to receive, not the instructors of fee courses. . l agree that $1,900 b not a bad gift to the community, but teachers deserve to eat. too. The voters mutt realize that we can sacrifice $80 for every $50,000 value on our homes in exchange for job security for the future generation. If not, it’s all right: good teachers will avoid Hastings like a plague and fee parents will have illiterate kids and empty ^IwcuMdao like to note that the millage is not necessarily going up, the current levels are up for several, with perhaps extra provid­ ed for inflation. To explode the figures b false, especially if you know the true figures, as anyone who at­ tends school board meetings knows. . Rose Anger Senior Hastings HighSchooi Conflict of interest Isn’t Illegal To du Editor— Literacy campaign is still alive To the Editor— Thank you for your assistance in publishing the artkies about the Literacy Council. Some people did notice! The Red Cross phoned immediately follow­ ing die article in the Reminder and Don Turner donated some much needed office sup­ plies. Two individuals have come into the of­ fice and signed up io be tutors. We received a phone call from the Thornapple Foundation (Mrs. Groos), requesting more information about the council. Things are looking up. Hopefully, the literacy program for this county is finally being noticed by community members. We are gratefol for the exposure we have through your papers, WBCH, WOTV-8, Grand Rapids Press, Red Cross, Hastings Schools, Hastings Library. Delton Library, Nashville's Putnam Library, Gun Lake Women's Club, area churches and peo­ ple who have donated their time to tutoring tire adult and child non-readcr. The council is in the process of becoming a non-profit organization — thanks in part to the donated time of attorney Bob Byington and accountant John Surratt of Barry County Lumber. Funding is still desperately needed — you have probably heard that from many program coordinators. At least we have the office sup­ plies, office space and pubik relations, whkh are necessary to keep the literacy program going. Literacy is oftentimes taken for granted by many people, but I feel it is bask and rudimentary for most aspects of this community. The assistance whkh you and the paper has given to the Literacy Council is grendy ap­ preciated and much needed. Thank you for your commitment and all of your time in pro­ moting literacy. Sincerely, Deborah R. Souza Coordinator Barry County Literacy Council Tta h an open fetter to the Haaiap But­ ner, the board end citizen, of Hope Towwhip. the Deacon Boned end eongregatioa at Coder Creek Bible Church, Concerned Citizen. at Coder Cmk. and any other intrtraej partie, in rapoaae to MKmenu made recently in penon and in the media. The Sue of Mktafaz. in Public Act 317 at 196* (which waa repealed in 1973. the Michigan Sapreme Court declared the repealh« act uacoMUntional in 1976). a, well a, other related itaiwn, and die outccoe at MkhipeB Swpeme Court cane, (each as •’ondmwd v. dry of WahjltU. 236 Mich. 417 (1926). lam an helped io define the types efeiaiminnsm which pot unmrm officiste. or "pnbbc officers." have a conflict of iaerea. Receady. wafeman have been made to the effect das I lave each a conflict. This is in­ deed true. The first information that I received coocermag a specific treatment site for the Wall Late wastewater collectioo and treatment system was given during the Jan. 8, 1990, regular Hope Township Board meeting. The fallowing is an excerpt from the official (but unapproved) minutes of foal meeting: “Lou VanLiere reported talking to the pastor of Cedar Creek Church and they will discuss the land for a possible lagoon site on the come r of Cedear Creek and Dowling roads. The Church Board will meet to discuss this.'* (Emptesb in original.) You can rest assured that I will abstain from any decision making (voting) as well as any (harmsina on foe matter of the proposed sale of fee property at Township Board. Township Haunmg Conunbskm, and Church Deacon Board meetings while the sale b in question. You can rest equally assured that when the sale of property between the church and the townahipb no longer a matter of discussion, I will participate fidly h bot’ the discussion and fee deebaon, just as I have always done in fee putt. Having a conflict of interest is nor illegal, nor b k unmoral or unethical. it is simply a fact of life, especially for those of us who are involved in our communities. I hope fob teips to dear the air of any uncertaiaky concerning my behavior. Sincerely. Robert B. Norton Delton basic skills. If any readers of this column would like to visit our classrooms to see first-hand what kind of work is being done to obtain the results that we’re getting, we'd be very pleas­ ed to make the necessary arrangements....just call me at 948-4400. Banner Devoted to the Internets of Bury Counit a/nce 1859 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 943-8051 Melvin Jacoba President John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. Young tEduot) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert tAtawtnt Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tspont Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour iSaios uanagoi) Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere Subscription Ratos: POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Mike King Tim DeMott Hastings Hastings "I'll probably do some fishing in Baldwin or Rockford." _ "Working, but I'll te hopi"8 h' does" ‘ "I think I’llI fry some P0* “““S' for “I plan io harrau Kerry Booher during break time Shadow." breakfas." at work." "Working. That's it” “We don’t celebrate Groundhog Day. I'll be , working. Pretty exciting, huh?” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1, 1990 — Page 5 First female trooper, new dispatcher join police by Sieve Veddcr The Hastings Michigan State Police Post has added its first ever female trooper while also adding a third dispatcher, who will allow the post to man the desk seven days a week. 16 hours per day. In addition to becoming the post’s first female trooper. Mary LePage becomes the first recruit to be assigned directly to Hastings from the Lansing State Police Academy. LePage was a member of the academy's 106th class. LePage and dispatcher Kristina "Tina" Moore were assigned to the post in late December. Moore is from Lansing, LePage from Sterling Heights. LePagc’s duties will include investigative work, handling criminal complaints and traf­ fic control. She recently completed the 18-wcek state trooper program at the Lansing academy -nd holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Michigan State. LePage said she hadn't given her status as Hastings' first female state trooper much thought. “1 didn't think that much about it before 1 came here, but once I've been here everyone seems to have taken notice." she said. "I like Hastings and the people. I'm happy to be here.” LePage said she is still acclimating herself to her new position and can’t say yet which part of being a slate trooper she’ll find most challenging. Obviously, taking the sergeants' test is an eventual priority. "Right now I like everything; it's all brand new to me.” she said. “The thing 1 like about police work is that it is always different; it's never the same. Plus I like being outside and talking with people lo sec what's going cm." LePage said enduring the police academy's 18-weck course was difficult. “It was extremely challenging, both men­ tally and physically." she admitted. “It places great demands on you because there is a lot of material to learn. “I feel excellent about my training." she said "I very very qualified." The hiring of Moore. 25. means the post now has three civilian dispatchers. Moore joins fellow dispatchers Sharon Rich and Jo Rogers in a schedule that allows two people to be on duty during the post's busy daytime hours. ’ Moore, who is looking to buy a house on a Barry County lake, comes to Hastings after working at Lansing's Sparrow Hospital as an administrative assistant on the medical office staff. She is currently attending Davenport Business College. She spent two day s ol orientation in Lansing before arriving at lhe Hastings Post on Dec. 21. She also attended a three-day school where she learned state police procedures on the computerized Law Enforcement Informa­ tion Network. Her current duties include general dispatch work, calling fire trucks and ambulances, tak­ ing complaints and determining whether a trooper should be assigned to a situation. Moore said she is looking forward to her duties. "I really enjoy it here; the people arc ter­ rific." she said. “1 look at this as being a very challenging position." The Hastings State Police Post began as a team and now features 10 troopers and three dispatchers headed by a first lieutenant and a sergeant. Mary LePage becomes the first woman state trooper to be assigned to the Hastings post. COLUMN...continued from page 4 permits, study sessions are organized, tutors found to help the guys get through their classes. A former neighbor of mine from back home who went tn Central Michigan Univer­ sity learned tint hand what it's like lo play football in college. Jim went io CMU on a full-ride scholarAip. He »u red-shined u a freshman, but practiced daily with the team, suited up for every game and set on the bench. After foot­ ball season, be lifted weights daily, ale con­ stantly to get himsrif up to 235 pounds and lived in the "jock dorm" with the rest of the team, lived with the team, but never got to play with the team. In his third year of eligibility, in the middle of the season, the cozch called Jim into the game. Jim get h.s hancs on the ball to snap it to the quarterback and promptly fumbled it The coach took him out of the game and put him back on the bench. Jim never played another game. At the end of the season, he decided to hang up his hel­ met, give up his scholarship and get on with his life. Today he's in med school with a blight future ahead of him. One of my roommates in college hid a similar story. Ray and 1 at first had nothing in common, from our tastes in music to the color of our skin. Ray salted his popcorn, I guys. As a center, he spent two more seasons playing for the Chippewas. Or rather not playing. During the next two falls Jim worked out with lhe team, practiced with lhe Tina Moore is the new emergency dispatcher at the Hastings State Police post. S.A.F.E. Place plans to hold volunteer training S.A.F.E. Place, an agency providing help to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Battle Creek and surrounding coun­ ties, plans a volunteer training program begin­ ning Feb. 16. The program requires the successful com­ pletion of an intensive 40-hour training in helping techniques and topics important to the practical and theoretical understanding of domestic violence. Volunteers will then act as advocates, responding to the 24-hour crisis line and pro­ viding crisis intervention counseling. Volunteers with appropriate skill levels may also choose to participate in the training and development of new volunteers, to help with children in residence, to act as a sexual assault advocate, or to become involved in other areas of interest to them. No special qualifications are needed other than an interest in helping, the ability to relate to people who may be different, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to work. Interviews begin soon, so those interested should contact S.A.F.E. Place early. For in­ formation. call Holly Tetlow. volunteer pro­ gram manager, at (616) 965-6093 or 964-4848, or write to S.A.F.E. Place. P.O. Box 199, Battle Creek 49016. S.A.F.E. Place is supported by United Way. Legal Notices NGTICC OF MORTSARK SALS Default having been mode in the termi and con­ ditions of a certain Real Estate Mortgage made by WILLIAM H. NELSON and CATHY J. NELSON, hus­ band and wife of 945 Lakeview Avenue. Battle Creek, Michigan, as Mortgagors to PEOPLES SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BATTLE CREEK, a Michigan Corporation now known MUTUAL SAV­ INGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION, F.A., of Bay City. Michigan, as Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November. 1972 and recorded in the office of lhe Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on the 4lh day of December, 1972 in liber 212, Pages 337 and 338. upon which Mortgage is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Three and 20/100 Dollars ($11.443.20). and no suit or proceedings at law or equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by sold Mortgage, or any port thereof; NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in scrid Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of February, 1990. at 10:00 in the fore­ noon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Easterly steps of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan (that being the building where lhe Circuit Court for the Cour..y of Barry is held) of lhe premises described in said Mortgage, or so much therefore os may be necessary to pay lhe amount due of said Mor­ tgage, with interest thereon at seven and threequarters percent (7.750%) per annum, and all legal costs, expenses and charges, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described as follows: Land located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway M-37 (formerly Battle Creek and Hostings Stage Road), with the North line of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County, Michigan, said point being South 89*38'35" East. 1877.9 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 16, thence 165 feet along the centerline of said M-37 and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 3819.81 feet and whose chord bears South 03*32'56" West, 164.99 feet, thence 125 feet along said centerline and the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 3819.81 feet and whose chord bears South 01 *22'26" West. 124.99 feet to the true place of beginning, thence 125 feel along sold centerline and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 3819.81 feet, and whose chard bears South 00*30'04" East. 124.99 feet, thence North 89*38'35" West. 250 feet, thence North 00*30'04" West. 125 feet, thence South 89*38 35" East. 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be one (I) year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of such sale. MUTUAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A. Mortgagee Dated this 11th day of January. 1990. DANIEL S OPPERMAN Braun. Kendrick. Finkbemer. Schafer & Murphy 201 Phoenix Building Bay City. Michigan 48708 (2/15) State of WcM*m Probate Court CouRty of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICt Filo No. 89-20278 SE Ertoto of DOROTHY MAE ARNOLD, Docoowd. TO ALL WTERESTED PERSONS: Your intarotf In fho ortot* may bo barrod or af­ fected by thi» hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 8. 1990 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Harting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Kimberly Yokel requesting that Kimberly Yokel be appointed personal representative of Dorothy Moe Arnold who lived at 4407 Orchard Road, Delton. Mi 49046, Michigan and who died Moy 4,1989; and re­ questing also that the will of the deceased dated May 7. 1964 bo admitted to probate. Creditors ol the deceased ore notified that all doimt against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice '*L »her given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. January 19. 1990 Robert I. Byington, P-27621 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Kimberly Yokel 627 East Bond Street (2/1) Hastings, Ml 49058 M0RT8ARC SALE MORTGAGE SALE — ttefouft bo» bwn mode in Iho conditions of a mortgage mode by Quinton L. Elliott and Teresa L. Elliott, husband and wife to Household Realty Corporation Mortgagee. Dated November 3. 1968. and recorded on November 8, 1966. In Liber 474. on page 919. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Thirty Four Thou­ sand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 17/100 Dollars (34,573.17), including Interest at 14.45% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, er some part of them, at public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., local Time, on March 16. 1990. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: Lot 45 and South half of Lot 46 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1. according to the Plal thereof, recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, page. 2. Which has the address of 1165 Norway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. During lhe six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Or 30 days if the property is determined io bo abandoned. Dated: January 16. 1990 Household Realty Corporation Mortgagee OLIVIER and OLIVIER. P.C. Attorneys at law P.O. Box 2427. Farmington Hills. Ml 48333-2427 (3/1) took mine straight He came to Western Michigan University on a full scholarship to play ball. But he Talks renewed at Maple Valley by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — After meeting with chief negotiator Harlow Claggett in an executive session Thursday, the Maple Valley Board of Education announced negotiations would resume with the Maple Valley Education Association and the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel. The teachers and support personnel have been working under the conditions of expired contracts since the start of the school year. The stumbling block in the talks have been primarily salary and benefits issues. The contract talks, which have been at a vir­ tual standstill since tentative agreements were reached temporarily in September, have been scheduled to resume on Feb. 7 at the Ad­ ministration Building. Claggett, a labor relations consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards, said his team will meet with the support per­ sonnel negotiators at 4 p.m. and with the teacher's negotiating team at 7:30 p.m. After the board reached tentative agreements with both groups in September, progress in the talks came to a sudden halt. First the board voted to ratify a contract that the MVEA's rank and file rejected and then voted to reject a tentative contract that had been ratified by the MVESPA rank and file. By early December, talks had slopped and none had been scheduled until now. In late December, the MVEA and MVESPA met to discuss ways to facilitate the securing of contracts. One of the outcomes of that meeting was is­ suance of a letter that expressed concern over the board's “apparent lack of fairness and sensitivity for the employees’ needs . . .” John Hughes, chief negotiator for the teachers, said he is optimistic that progress will be made in the upcoming talks. Claggett was also optimistic. really warned to study automotive engine­ ering. He got his wish. In his first season in practice, he was hit, landed on his knee and mined th: leg. Ray wore a cast for weeks, hobbled around on crutches and grimaced each night as he climbed into his loft. The doctor told him he could play, but if he injured his leg the same way, he would limp for life. Ray said no thanks, he wasn't having any, and concentrated on his studies. 1 ran into him a few months ago (at a football game, of course), and Ray is doing just fine working in Detroit as an engineer with one of the Big Three. Jim and Ray are two of the few who were smart. With family support and faith in their own post-football abilities, they made the right choices and are leading happy and pro­ ductive lives. Neither really wanted to play ball, but who can turn down a big recruitment and a big scholarship? Many athletes who aren't ready or aren't interested in college give it a shot My friend Jim was an outstanding baseball player, but only a fair football player. But he was offered the football scholarship and took it. And then he spent the next three years try­ ing, and failing, to put on 25 pounds the coach said he needed to play the game. Those who make the big time are rr "aided. Those who don't are cast aside. Many give 110 percent to the game, and are encouraged to give even more, as if football were the only reason they were in college. In fact many are there only for ball, and when the game is over, it's really over. As a former college professor, Henry rec­ ognizes some of the enormous revenues earned by athletic programs can better be used. Why nix devote dollars to training engineers, scientists and scholars to equip us to compete in the next century? Why pump enormous sums of money into training world class running backs. It's all a matter of priorities. The great minds of the next generation are our only hope to remain competitive in a changing world. The finest wide receiver ever produced cannot be exported to Japan. Nor can he be traded to the Germans for a nuclear physicist, two quality control engineers and an industrial psychologist to be named later. Admittedly, the chances for Henry's pro­ posal to gain any real support are dim. Those interested in collegiate athletics generally like things the way they are. And those who don't care about college sports wont care enough to get involved. Nonetheless, Henry has the right idea. Too much is too much. It's all fine and well to have a college sports, but they should not be training grounds for professional athletes. If the NFL wants a minor league system, let them develop their own and leave our colleges and universities out of it Until then it will remain unclear who runs the schools - the presidents or the coaches. REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state of ML, at the close of business on December 31,1989, published in response to call made by Com­ ptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section T61. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND UAMLIT1ES - ASSETS - Elks Members & Guests FISH FRY - AU-You-Can-Eat Fri., Feb. 2 • 5-8 PM $4.00 Per Person Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve . Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) 2,193 3,050 12,826 450 none 17,651 155 none 17,496 none 988 16 none none none 668 37,687 none 37,687 - DEPOSITS- Arriving — Precious Moments Quilt Top and Book SE00 O E*ch Panel • Gift Certificate for Your Valentine • Hulat Cleaners Pick-Up Station Sc4ten4. f Mon.-Sal. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock 218 E. State St., Hastings, Ml 945*9673 Surplus Unidivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Barry County Planning Commission meets the 4th Monday of every month or at the call of the chair. Barry County Zon.ng Ordinance Revision Committee will meet on the 2nd Wednes­ day of every month at 9 a.m. or at the call of the chair. Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the chair. none none none none none none 463 33,957 none - EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock Common stock NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS 33,494 6,106 27,388 Total equity capital Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j). Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses 37,687 deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) We, the undersigned directors, attest to the cor­ rectness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Larry J. Kornstadt Robert W. Sherwood David C. Wren none 550 520 2,660 none 3.730 none 3,730 I, Frances M. Johnson, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Frances M. Johnson 1-24-90 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1. 1990 Frank Harold Drownenberg FLORIDA - Frank Harold Drownenberg, 86 of Sebastian, Florida, formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Monday, January 29,1990 at Humana Hospital in Florida. Mr. Drownenberg was bora October 2,1903 in Tampico, Illinois, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Bronson) Drownenberg. He owned the Sunshine Laundry in Lake Odessa for several years. Mi. Drownenberg is survived by six step­ daughters, Mrs. Charles (Geraldine) Prys of Baldwin, Mrs. James (Lorraine) Jackson, Mrs. Arnold (Beth al) McLeod both of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Joe (Joan) Baker of Woodland, Mrs. Joyce Husack, Escanaba, Mrs. Bill (Shirley) Estep, Sunfield; two step-so ns, Richard Anway of Roy, Utah, LeRoy Anway, Sparta; 43 step­ grandchildren, several great and great-great step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 2 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Thomas E. Kort, Jr. HASTINGS - Thomas E. "Buck" Kurr, Jr., 40 of 250 Coats Grove Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, January 25, Z990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kurr was born November 4, 1949 in Hastings, the son of Thomas and Dorothy (McKibbin) Kurr. He was a life long Hastings area resident attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1967 from Hastings High School. Went on to attend Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. He was married to Karen L. Parsons, May 25, 1985. Mr. Kurr was employed al the Viking Corporation for the past 16 years. Previous employment included Park Ranger for the Empire State Park at Sleepy Bear Dunes and as a water safety instructor. He was a member of the Knights of Colum­ bus and the Hastings Moose Lodge *628. Mr. Kurr is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Derrek Thomas Kurr; mother, Dorothy Kurr of Hastings; brother, Kevin Kurr ofDelton; sister, Mrs. Stuart (Pam) Sanders of Hastings; mater­ nal grandmother, Frances Irwin of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 27 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Pastor Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas E. Kurr, Jr. Memorial Fund. Harold Nolan Schipper MENDON • Harold “Hal’’ Noland Schipper, 28 of 24490 Spring Creek Road, Mendon passed away Monday, Januaiy 8,1990 al Three Rivers area hospital, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Schipper was bom February 8, 1961 in Kalamazoo, the son of Diane and Harold Schipper. He was raised in Kalamazoo, Centreville and attended Centreville schools, graduating in Mr. Schipper was married to Lynette Long, April 26, 1980 in Centreville. They lived in Hastings for a year. He was employed at Premier Housing as a carpenter in the mobile home repair business. Mr. Schipper is survived by his wife, Lynette Schipper; three daughters, Nichole, Mickie and Misty at home; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schipper of Centreville; his mother and step-father, Mrs. Lyle (Diane) Reid of Hastings; Five sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Pandora) Thornton of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Stephanie) Krebs, Colette Schipper, and Candance Schipper of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Melissa) Armour ofNotUwa; one brother, Wayne Schipper of Chicago; his grandmother, Agnes Schipper of Sturgis; two half brothers and two half sisters of Milwaukee; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 11 at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon with Reverend Jim Gasho, pastor of Waaepi Mennonite Chapel officiating. Burial was at Nottawa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to his family. Leo Henry Dionm MIDDLEVILLE- Leo Henry Dionne, 13, of Middleville passed away Monday, January 22, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. He waw a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge for many years. He is survived by a son, Kenneth Dionne, of Talhssabee, Florida; a daughter Marilyn Cramer, of Middleville; six grandchildren and one great grandson. A memorial Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, January 24, at St Rose Catholic Church. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hasting* Arsa HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. EHLST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Haslings. Michigan 94K-WKM. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. AsM. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vice*: Sunday School 9:45 a.in. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednc*day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hull). Aduli Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.nt. Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adull Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. King* Kid* (Children** Choir). Sunday nrnrninp sen ice broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Eventag Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Qtiz (ages 8-12); Youth Miaturiet or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Edeen Higbee, Dir. ChrMaa Ed. Sunday, Fcb.4 - 9.30 and 11:00 Worship Services, rwracry provioea. tsraeocast or 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30. Ctasrch School Classes for all ages; 10:30. Coffee Hour ia the Dining Room; 10:40 Kirk Choir (Gadea 4 and up) ia the Jr. High Room.; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation Claases; 6:00 Senior High Youth mnap. wieutrcsuBy, rev. . — 9:30 Circle 1, at the home of Lots Hopkhs; 1:00 Crete4, al te home of Pearl SMz; 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Elizabeth Underwood; 7:30 Circle 5. at the home of Anmlicsc Brown; 1.30 Chrocei Choir practice. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Comer of Broadway nd Center, in Hastings Phone 945-3014. The Rev. Paul Downie. Imerim Rector. Sunday Schedule: Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. during Sumorer. 10:30 a.m. regular. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday Morning Prayer. 7:15 a.m. Call for infcmwtion about youth choir, Bi­ ble Study, youth group and other activities. FIRST CIG OF GOD, 1330 N. Bu- -way. Rev. Daniel Whalen, rrrne 945-3151 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship: b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS RfXALL PHARMACY Complafu Prescription Service -ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mt5 S JeffcrMut Father Leon Pohl. Pnror. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masse* 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sion* Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. GRACK LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nonh St.. Mirhnri Amon, Pmaor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Frb. 4 - 1:45. Church School (all ages); 10:00, Holy Cimmiiai n; 600 Youth Group. Thunday, Feb. 1 - 7:30 Sr. Choir. BOO AA. Satur­ day, Feb. 3 - 9:30 Couf 7; 4:00 Wadding; BOO NA. Mouthy, Feb. 5 - 6:00 Pttetive Pwmch«. Theadsy. Feb 6 - 9:30 Wordwatchen. Wedhaadsy, Feb. 7 • 1:00-4.90 Organ Smdy; 600 Sarah Circle. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thoma* B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mu** 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, -The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mile east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor KeviaE^y. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Jntnes Lettzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK BIIII.E. Cedar Creek Rd.. K nn. S.. Pastor Brent Hianhinii. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School m IO a.m.: Worship II a.m.: Evening Service at 6 p.m.: Wedne*day Prayer Bible 7 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Having* and lake Odevro Nashville Area COlfMAN AGENCY «f HmUw, Im. SI. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC t ill RUH. Nashville. Father Intwonce lor yovr Life, Homo, *uiina$$ and Car WMN FUNDAL HOME Hooting* FLEXFAB MCMP0RATE0 Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission ol St Ro*e Catholic Church. Hasting*. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mas* 9:34) a.m. ol Hotting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Dowling Area F.O.I.C THE HASTINGS SANIO AND REMMOEH 1942 N. Broadway - Hosimgt BOSLET PHAHHACT "Pre»criphor>*"• DOS. J«H«<ion- 9*5-3429 HASTINGS UANUFACTUMNG CO. HoAlingt. Michigan HASTINGS FIBEN GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings M.chigan k, cot M kt C H APEL AT DOWLING AM) BANFIELD I SITED METIHMNNT CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Horn ollKUllllg. Ila ii field United Methodist Church Sunil.o School ..9a.m Church ........................... 9:34) Country Chapel I'nited Methodist Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church .10:30 a.m. Marjorie June Ellsworth Raymond Elmer Hartmann IIaSTINGS • Matjoric June Ellsworth, 65 of 435 N. Broadway, Hastings passed away Sunday, January 28,1990 at Blodgett Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ellsworth was bom June 15, 1924 in Detroit, the daughter of Thomas and Arabella (Bennett) Wahl. She attended schools in Detroit, moved in 1952 to Southfield, moved to Walled Lake in 1975 and to Hastings in 1985. She was employed at the Arlens Department Store for 18 years, retiring in 1971. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Earl (Marilyn) Wright of Walled Lake, Mrs. Dale (Joyce) Neudeck of New York, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Kreznik of Farmington, Mrs. Troy (Elizabeth) Brush of Walled Lake, Mrs. Michael (Linda) Tilley of Nashville and Patri­ cia Yarger of Walled Lake; 21 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Lester (Gayle) Davis of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Warren Ellsworth, October, 1987. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 31 at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hast­ ings, with lhe Reverend Kent G. Keller officiat­ ing. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Commission on Aging or American Heart Association. DELTON - Raymond Elmer Hartmann, 81 of 8420 Keller Road, Stewart Lake, Delton and formerly of Texas Comers passed away Saturday, January 27, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, where he had been a patient lhe past several weeks. Mr. Hartmann was born February 16, 1908 in Kalamazoo the son of William C. and Margaret (Lawton) Hartmann. He had lived at his present address since 1961. He was a crane operator for the Kalamazoo County Roads and Allied Paper Mills in Kala­ mazoo for many years and retired in 1972. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman. Mr. Hartmann was married to Grace Burns, September 2, 1964. He is survived by his wife, Grace; one daughter, Maty Etta Hartmann; two sons, Raymond Hartmann of Tampa, Florida and Larry Hartmann of Ocala, Florida; three step­ daughters, Barbara Miner of Hickory Comers, Cheryl Laurro of Delton and Christine Burns of Plainwell; 20 grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Naomi Fairc­ loth of Tennessee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 30at lhe Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions maybe made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. Maye E. Cress HASTINGS-MxyeE. Creo. 74 of 3805 E. State Road, Hastings passed away Monday, January 29, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Cress was born July 1, 1915 in Free­ port, the daughter of Russel and Pleasant CariH.HeiM Carl H. Hdae, 96, of Lulhcr Village Retire, men Home, formerly of Woodland paaacd away Saturday, Jaoumy 27, 1990 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. (Griener) Smelker. Mr. Heise was born April 14,1193 in Wood­ She came to Hastings as a child, attended land, the son of Charles and Sophia (Smith) Hastings schools, graduating in 1932 from Hastings High School. She went on to receive, Heise. He sttended lhe Woodland Schools, graduat­ her teachers certification from the former Barry * ing from Hastings High School. County Normal. Taught at the Yankee Springs Mr. Heise was married to Mildred Coots, school for a few years. 1921 in Grand Rapids. She preceded him in She was married to Howard Cress, Novem­ death February 12,1971. Lived and fanned the ber 22, 1935. Lived on die Engle Road for over Woodland area until 1963, retired and moved 40 yean before movi ag to her last address to Florida living there until 1961 then moved lo about four years ago. Luther Village Retirement Home. Mrs. Cress was employed at the National He was a member of Ute Zion Luihenn Bank of Hastings in the bookkeeping depart­ Chcreh, Woodland and of the Fann Bureau. ment for about 20 years, retiring in about 1978. He played violin in lhe Hastings Symphony Previously she and her husband had owned and for several yean and in Florida the San Sola operated a grocery in Freeport for several Englewood and Venice Symphonies. yean. Mr. Heise ia survived by two daughsen, Mrs. Cress is survived by brothers, Gerald Dorothy (Elwin) Randall of Lowell. Mn. and Charles Smelker of Hastings; four Leona H. Allaben of Grand Rapida; two sons, nephews, two nieces and several great nieces Charles (Joyce) Heise, Woodland, Arlen and nephews. (Barban) Heise of Woodland; five grandchil­ She was preceded in death by husband dren; one great gnndson. Howard on May 10, 1981. He waa alaomeceded in death by one grand­ Graveside services were held Wednesday, SOO, Demia Carl Helle; one sister, Bertha January 31 at the Freeport Cemetery with Scofield. Reverend Leonard E. Davis officiating. Burial Rinsal services were held Wednesday. was at the Freeport Cemetery. January 31 at Koops Funeral Oiapd, Lake Memorial contributions may be made to a Odessa, with Reverend Alan Sellman officiat­ charity of one's choice. ing. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Wren Memorial ctmribaiou may be made to the Funeral Home of Hastings. Zkn Lutheran Church Organ Fund. F INANCIAL Fl F-O’CU-S^ Changing your mind could save you money winners. Within an exciting industry sector there are generally many small companies competing. Most don't survive. Recall the early days of the hand-held calculator. No mathematical in­ strument since the abacus caused such a sensa­ tion. The calculator is still around, but most of the ••me-too’’ companies that jumped on the bandwagon aren’t. Deal evaluate a growth stock as yw would a blue-chip stock. Two fundamental requirements of blue-chip investing arc earnings and dividends. The conservative, value investor expects a consis­ tent history of both. Growth stocks seldom of­ fer either. With growth stocks, you buy the potential of high earnings in the future. Of course, there are seldom any dividends. Instead, cash is recycled into the business rather than paid to shareholders. Dawt *M rid of wlnnm too fast and ka^ on to losers too long. A common mistake is to prematurely sell a fundmemaliy sound stock for a small profit.. Equally important is to avoid waiting for a He was employed at Franklin Holwerda, Grand Rapids. Was a mechanical engineer and an estimator of Sheet Metal Fabrication. He was an avid bowler. Bowled at Middle Villa and Eastbrook Lanes, Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Amateur Bowling Tournament. Mr. Haight is survived by his wife, Peggy V. Haight; two sons, Jeff Haight of Orangeville, Jamie Haight of Middleville; one step-son, Andy Roy of Middleville; two daughters, Robin Parr of Hastings, Kim Haight of Wayland; two granddaughters; his mother, Marjorie Haight of Middleville; three brothers, Michael Haight of Freeport, Del Haight of Hastings; Gerald Haight of Middleville; two sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Karoo) Richardsof Atianta, Georgia, Mrs. Steve (Sandra) Fox of Free­ port; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, January 30, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jerry Angeletti officiating. Memorial contributions may be made io the American Diabetes Association. Notts! Henry Fisher ILLINOIS - Norval Henry Fisher, 38 of Flossmoor, Illinois passed away Friday, Janu­ ary 26, 1990 at Orange County, Florida. Mr. Fisher was born November 6, 1931 in Hastings. He was employed as vice president ofMater­ ial Service Cbrp., retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Advisory Board of Directon, Protection Mutual Insurance Company, member of American Society of Personnel Administration, Chahman of North­ ern Illinois Readymix-Material Association, Chairman Labor Committee, Northern Illinois Material Producen Association, Trustee for two Taft/Hartley plans, LAM. and LB.T., Board of Director Northern Illinois Material Producen Association, Board of Director Northern Illinois Readymix-Material Association. Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, Joanne Fisher, daughter, Julie Fisher of Flossmoor; two sons, Paul Fisher and Brad Fisher both of Flossmoor; mother, Dorothy Fisher of Hastings. Visitation will be from 2u> 5 p.m. and 6p.m. Thursday, February 1, until the time of the service. Funeral services will be held 8:30 pjn^ Thursday, February 1 at lhe Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, Illinois. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. ' Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House—The Family Place, 5736 S. Drexel, Chicago Winois, 60637. Pauline T. Taylor KALAMAZOO - Pauline T. “Beanie” Taylor, 76 of 3820 East “D" Avenue, Kalama­ zoo passed away Monday, January 2^ 1990 at Borgess Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Taylor was bom October 15, 1913 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Elmer and Millie (Lamb) Bean Sr. She had lived her entire life­ time in the Kalamazoo area. She was married to Ralph Taylor Sr. June 20, 1930, he preceded her in death December 1, 1966. Mrs. Taylor is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Milo Holroyd of Willow Wood, Ohio, Jeri and Dick Noble of Baldwin, Judy and Richard Gauna of Dayton, Tennessee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph A. and Toni Taylor Jr. of Kalamazoo, Jay M. and Sharon Taylor of Delton; 18 grand­ children; 14 great-grajdchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Gerrie Bean Jr. of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis and a great-grandson, Aaron M. Holroyd. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 25 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Raymond G. McLeod GRAND RAPIDS - Raymond G. McLeod, 84 of 2380 Portman Drive, S.E, Grand Rapids and formerly of Woodland passed away Tues­ day, January 30, 1990 at his residence. Mr. McLeod was bora October 16,1905 in Odessa Township, the aon of Gilbert and Lydia (Gariinger) McLeod. He attended the Woodland achotd. Mr. McLeod was married to Mary Williams, November 8, 1924 in Woodland. He was the owner and operator of Ray Funeral Supply in Grand Rapids. Mr. McLeod was president and honorary life member oflhe Michigan Funeral Supply Sales­ man Club, 50 years Michigan United Travelers Association of America, life member of the Elks Cub and second past president of Morri­ son Lake Association. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. James (Nancy) Morgan of R. Lauderdale, Florida; one ion, Marvin McLeod of Glendale, California; three grandchildren; two brothers, Donald of Woodland and Delwood of Chartocte. He wu preceded in death by one grandson, Junie Motgan; one brother, Richard in 1940. Funeral services will be held 1XX) pjn., Friday, February 2 il the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Jack Cooper officiating. Burial win be at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Otf...948-8051 to have the BANNER sent to your homo EACH WEEK! >nirtnra.v...M*ri(D. Chrtatnnsnn of Edward D. Joons* Co. There's a imjor difference between venture capital and investing in growth companies. While both offer a degree of risk, venture capital is ftr more speculative. Venture capital is an important source of financing for start-up companies or others begtaaiaga new or turn-around venture. The risk involved in supplying venture capital is hUhtat so is the potential for future profits. In fact, some companies that have survived this venture stage, have established a reasonable financial base and now offer a marketable product or service. Growth companies offer a practical invest­ ment alternative for those with the discipline to study fundamentals and to set rigid parameters. Although growth companies are not without risk, they can be reasonably evaluated. Before leaping into a growth investment, be defensive and consider these bits of advice. Dant fetaa to “hot” tips ** buy a stack yea kaaw nothing about: Instead, be selec­ tive and examine several alternatives. Look at both the company and the indurtry sector it represents. Take a hard look at the company's balance sheet to see if there’s enough financial strength to survive an economic disappointment. Finally, look at the product or service offered by the company. It should be unique enough to influence a large potential market. Beware of ‘ me-loo" products. Daul ammue a favored industry Mctor means al lhe rampanlrs within it are Nelson E. Haight MIDDLEVILLE - Nelson E. Haight, 42 of Middleville passed away Saturday, January 27, 1990 at Sl Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Haight was bom on August 16,1947 in Hastings, the son of Norman N. and Marjorie (Kumball) Haight. He was raised in Middleville area and attended Middleville TK Schools, graduating in 1965. j married to Peggy V. Searles on July loser with weak fundamentals to improve. Sometimes investors average down, or buy more stock at a lower cost, hoping that the performance of their growth stock will im­ prove. Avoid this by averaging down only when fundamentals and potential are still good. Otherwise, you must buy more junk at a tower price. Disappointing earnings are a good way to spot a potential loser. Bad earnings are a good reason for concent with small growth Successful investing ia small growth com­ panies isn’t teamed overnight. If you think growth stocks may fit into your investment plan, first read James W. Broodfool’s book, “Investing in Emerging Growth Stocks,” (S29.95; John Wiley and Sow, Inc., New York). It could help you avoid some costly mistakes. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Chenge Close Company 37s/. -3'1. AT&T -’I. 581/. Ameritech 36’/. Anheuser-Busch -1!. 16 3 /. Chrysler -VI. 37»/. Clark Equipment 32’/. CMS Energy -4’/. 66V. Coca Cola -VI. 65V. Dow Chemical Exxon -*i, 9V. Family Dollar -VI, 42V. Ford 40V. -’I. General Motors 15 Great Lakes Bancorp -’/. 32V. Hastings Mfg. -’/. 97’/. IBM -’/. 66V. JCPenney -3'1. 52 Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. -VI, 32 V. Kmart 64V. Kellogg Compeny 31V. McDonald’s + 1’/. 38V. Sears S.E. Mich. Gas 18’/. -’/. 4V. Spartan Motors 34 -IV. Upjohn + $5.50 $418.50 Gold $5.22 -$0.08 Silver 2543.24 -72.08 Dow Jones 189,000,000 Volume -n. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Mary Lou Brodbeck, who now lives in Douglas, spent Friday with her parents, Bill and Margaret Brodbeck, u their home oa M-66 Zion Lutheran Church installed lhe members of the 1990 church council al the Sunday morning worship service. After the service, a reception was held in the church fellowship hall for the new council members. They are Douglas MacKenrie, re-ctected council president; Shirley Smith; Bill Rwdktad; Duane Reuther; Kevin Brodbeck; Tom Niethamer; PhD Everett; Buffy Baitinger Vincent; Marge Vrotnan; and Alice Morrow. Laverne and Jean Roberts flew from Grand •UfU. to Orange County, California, in midDetxmber. White there over the holidays, they enjoyed seeing their daughter, Janet Roberts Steury, and her husband, Tom, and granddaughters, Jenee and Denyee Sieury, and meeting their first great-granchild, Thomas Jamison. The Steurys live at Mission Viejo. The Robertses also spent time with Jean’s niece. Laurel Lapham, and her husband, Ted, who now live at Cherry Valley. Both are from this area. Laurel is the daughter of Bertha Woolsey. The Laphams drove the Robertses around southern California sight-seeing. They returned to the Roberts home in Woodland Township on Jan. 15. On Sunday evening, Feb. 4, the Rev. Ver­ non Moore from Lansing Street Ministries (Harvest House) will speak at Lakewood United Methodist Church. He will explain the work done al Lansing Street and the need for support from other Methodist churches. Shirley Kilmer has received some response lo her recent request for addresses of former Woodland teachers for the Woodland Alumni Association records. However, many teachers on the records still have not been located. Also Kilmer needs current addresses for some alumni, including Jack Smith, who graduated from Woodland in 1948, (not the Jack Smith who graduated in 1952 and is lhe son of Orlo Smith). Both Jack Smiths were in the Sunfield area when the association last had a valid address for the 1948 graduate now missing. At that time, he lived on Kent Street. Addresses are also needed for Geraldine Guy Bever. Class of 1935: Dorothy A. Moehler McMillen. Class of 1925: Velma Overstreet McCauley, Class of 1925; and Charles Faul. Class of 1920. Some members of the Woodland Lions Club look their wives to Grand Rapids last Tuesday evening for dinner and a visit to Welcome Home for the Blind They look a check for the Woodland Chib’s donation to toe home, which is a major project of ail Michigan Linus Chiba. A lour of the home was enjoyed, and it has been remodeled and rearraaved since this chib visited last year . All guests now have single rooms excep for mar­ ried couple* who share larger rooms. The en­ tire ferihiy has been repainted and ft papered and has new furniture. The Woodland members and wives who en­ joyed due special ladies’ sight were Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker, Mike and Joyce Wrobel, Tom and Doris Niethamer and Willis and Bar­ bara Dolton. The Woodland School Alumni Committee ■et Wednesday in the Woodland Village of­ fice*. Officers for the year are President Joyce Wetnbrecbt, Vice President Viola Cun­ magham, Secretary Shirley Kilmer, and Treasurer Virginia Tousley. Viola Cunniagham and Virginia Tousley were not present at the meeting. Trustees Dale Geiger, Frank Towaaend, David Chase, Harold Lehman, Fraaces Reuther, Phyllis Baitinger and Bill Brodbeck were present; and trustees Linda Kiafield, Jane Hesteriy and Merrill Tyler did not attend. Frank Townsend agreed to cater the meal for the annual alumni banquet, which will be held at Woodland School May 19. The dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The association no longer has a speaker at the banquet, concentrating completely on the honored classes. This year’s honored classes will be the 50-ycar class. 1940, and the 35-ycar class, 1935. A memorabilia room again will be set up where alumni will be able to leave interesting items or pictures for others to look at before and after the banquet. The next committee meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the village office. Saturday morning Carl Grashius enjoyed his first outing after leaving the hospital last month when he and his wife, Edith, had breakfast in Woodland. Rick and Trudy Jackson of Eagle Point are hosts for a new Lakewood High School ex­ change student. Dudo Andri. He is from Yugoslavia. The Webelos Cub Scouts of Woodland Pack No. 3109 met Jan. 24. They made Valentines for veterans in hospitals, which will be sent to Ann Landers and then distributed lo VA hospitals across the country tor veterans. The Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts of the Woodland Pack also plan lo make valentines for veterans. �The Hastings Banqpi — Thursday, February 1, 1990 — Page 7 Lakewood pastor attends disaster conference by Catherine Lucas The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lake wood United Methodist Church, one of the 12 disaster response coordinators in the nation for United Methodist Coordinated Relief, attended an an­ nua) meeting in Dallas. Texas, last week. This group is operated out of the New York headquarters of the United Methodist denomination by a director, a staff person and a general secretary, all of whom also attended the Dalias meeting. Al the meeting, the 12 coordinators com­ pared disasters for which they served in the past year, discussed the strengths and weaknesses they found, and how to best prepare for further disasters. Last year Rev. Pierce served in Texas after tornadoes and in Georgia and South Carolina after Hurricane Hugo. Disaster coordinators are a relatively new concept. They enter an area immediately following such emergency groups as am­ bulances, Red Cross rescue operations and fire departments, usually entering within two days after a major disaster. They stay from two or three days to two or three weeks. When they leave, they arc followed by com­ munity workers who stay as long as necessary. * Stauffers to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stauffer of Mid­ dleville will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Saturday, Feb. 3, with a family din­ ner at lhe Mid-Villa. ' Their children are Dr. Donald T. Stauffer of Slipper Rock, Pa.; Gary E. Stauffer of Por­ tage; and Barb Stauffer of Middleville. The couple has five grandchildren. Mrs. Stauffer was the former Lois Cisler of Middleville. Hills to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hill Sr. will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a quiet din­ ner with their children and grandchildren. They were married Feb. 8, 1940. They would appreciate cards or letters from their friends and relatives. Their address is 223 Drake Road. Dowling. 49050. Case-Roush united in marriage Oct. 7 Becky Jo Case and Robert Edward Roush Jr. were married Oct. 7 at the Nashville Bap­ tist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot performed the 1 p.m. double-ring ceremony in the presence of 250 guests. Special music al the service included “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" sung by Colleen Cook, and "A Lifetime of Love," sung by the bride and groom. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Carol Case of Hastings. The bridegroom is the son of Bob and Cathy Roush of Olivet. The maid of honor was Lisa Elzroth of Hastings. The bridesmaids were Colleen Cook of Wayland and Chris-Annette Roy of Belfast, Maine. The flower girl was Sarah Lane and the ring bearer was Jonathon Lane, both cousins of the bride, from Cincinnati, Ohio. The best man was Jim Orr of Charlotte. Groomsmen were Mike Brew of Dorr and Mike Carpenter of Mulliken. Ushers were Mike Mathews of Charlotte and Britt Mott of Olivet. A reception followed the ceremony in the fellowship hall of the church. Following a honeymoon trip to Penn­ sylvania, the couple resides in Grand Rapids. McWhinneys to observe 50th anniversary Kohn-Gould announce engagement Terry and Teresa Kohn are happy lo an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Tanya Lynn, to Todd Allen Gould, son of Kathleen Gould and the late Raymond Gould. A March wedding is being planned. Beverly-Hooper announce engagement Wedding vows will be spoken March 10 at Heritage Baptist Church by Cheryl L. Beverly and Mark A. Hooper Cheryl is the daughter of Don and Mary Beverly of Holland and Carol and John Falbe of Grand Rapids. Cheryl is a graduate of Byron Center High School and is currently employed as office manager for Smith Industries. Mark is the son of David Hooper and Shirley Hooper. Grand Rapids Street. Middleville. Mark is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is plant manager for Dolo In­ dustries. Grand Rapids. Both Mark and Cheryl are members of Heritage Baptist Church. After lhe wedding, they will be residing in Middleville. A. V A A Vk (l/X J B. Gordon and Lois J. McWhinney of Mid­ dleville will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Sunday, Feb. 11, with a buffet open house at Middleville Uahed. Methodist Church, 111 Church St., from 2 to 5 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their children, Russell G. McWhinney and special friend Judy Timmons of Greenville, Ohio; Suzanne and Richard Verburg of Morley; and Jerry and Elaine McWhinney, Marvin and Marian McWhinney, Bruce and Marilyn McWhinney. and Cheryl L. McWhinney. all of Middleville. The former Lois Redman of Wayland and B. Gordon McWhinney of Wayland were united in marriage on Feb. 7. 1940. in Plainwell at the Congregational Parsonage. Gordon was in the plumbing and heating business in 'he area for many years. Tin ,.<ve eight grandchildren, three stepgran- -nildren, four great-grandchildren, and o.<c step-great-grandchild. HuU-Wheeler announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hull of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina, to Doug Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler of Middleville. Tina is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed with Meijers in Wyoming. Mich. Doug is a 1983 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Spar­ tan in Wyoming. A May 5, 1990. wedding is being planned. 1225 UJ. STATE ST. (Hext to fflcDorolds) CAIL TODAY 948- 8288 • HASTIAGS Wife SATELLITE SEPVICE The function of disaster coordinators is to find what the needs of the people in the area really are and to see that groups that can meet those needs are able to get into the area to help and go where the need is greatest when they arrive. ' The first needs after Hurricane Hugo were for pure water and ice. as all water was con­ taminated following the storm and all power was out throughout a very large area. One problem is that everyone in lhe entire country wants to help but do not send what is Hastings Alumni Board meets The Alumni Board of Hastings High School met at the home of Keith and Elsie Sage, 904 W. Walnut Sunday, for further planning of the Alumni Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, June 9. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Larry Moore announced that Jeff Guenther of the Class of 1980 had agreed to be the toastmaster. However. Secretary Beulah Stauffer said the board is much concerned about nominees for Alumnus of the Year. Any graduate from Hastings High School who has performed outstanding contributions to Hastings High School, or in his or her personal field of endeavor may be nominated for recognition for these achievements. Anyone may submit a recommendation to Don Reid, president of the Alumni Board. 112 E. Grant St., phone 945-9835. Attending the Jan. 28 meeting were Reid aad his wife, Dorothy; Larry Moore of Grand Rapids; John Hewitt of Lansing; Lois Miller of Middleville; Jean Long of Woodland, representing the Class of 1965. which is celebrating its 25th reunion this year; Dorothy Wolfe; and Beulah Stauffer and husband, Ar­ thur of Hastings. The Class of 1940 celebrating its 50th reu­ nion has mailed letters to members, informing them of a special “get-together" from 3 to 6 p.m. in the library of lhe high school the same day as the banquet. Pictures will be taken of the class at 6 p.m., with punch available at 6:30 in the cafeteria, where dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost $8 per person. The class is compiling a book that can be browsed through at the afternoon gathering. Plans are still in the making for a Friday night get-to-gether for the Class of 1940. The next meeting of the Alumni Board will be Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. at the home of Dorothy Wolfe, 1956 N. Broadway. Area BIRTHS: ITS A GIRL Lisa Perkins, Shelbyville, January 25, 1:13 a.m., 6 lbs., 6W ozs. Charles and Lisa Stevens. Hastings, January 26, 9:32 a.m., 6 lbs. 1044 ozs. Charles and Susan Fawdy, Hastings, January 26, 7:25 a.m., 8 lbs. ' Kelvin and Kimberly Fletcher. Nashville, January 28, 6:24 a.m., 8 lbs., 244 ozs. Scott and Elizabeth Graves, Nashville, January 29, 1:36 p.m., 7 lbs., H ozs. Megan Nickote bom to Sgt. and Mrs. Gerry Dankenbring, January 14, 5 lbs.. 17%” long. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Weadle, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dankenbring and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whitaker. IT’S A BOY Brad and Jody Peterson, Hastings, January 27, 6:27 p.m., 9 lbs., 14 ozs. Charles and Debra Reid, Nashville, January 26, 8:17 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 814 ozs. Scott and Kimberly Payne, Hastings, January 27. 12:25 a.m., 6 lbs., 15 ozs. Jack and Connie Johnson. Hastings, January 30. 8:10 a.m., 7 lbs., 244 ozs. The Michigan intrafaith Disaster Response plan has become defunct in the last year. It was inoperable. Now a new group known as MI Bo Ad has been organized, and it includes the Michigan Stale Police, ham radio operators and others, as well as most church denominations. While in Texas, lhe disaster coordinators and the New York staff reviewed last year's activities and planned minor revisions of pro­ cedure and other actions based on these reports. One problem needing to be faced was the need for persons with a knowledge of a varie­ ty of languages and cultures. The San Fran­ cisco earthquake involved neighborhoods of Vietnamese. Korean and Mexican people, all of whom needed help given in their own language and within the confines of their own culture such as talking only to the head of the -me cases. In dealing with Hurricane Hugo in Charleston, Pierce was involved in talking to people who spoke with a different accent, dif­ ferent dialect and slang, but the language pro­ blems met by the coordinator who went to the Carribean Islands were greater. The most important thing about UMCOR is that after the disaster coordinator leaves, com­ munity workers come and stay for months or even years to help with the long-term after­ math of a major disaster. One such after effect is that an outbreak of suicides often follow around six months later, when most relief is over and forgotten. Pierce said it is impossible to imagine the number of lives the local and all other United Methodist churches have touched through their support of UMCOR. Ffen* also works as a coordinator for the Church World Service Relief Organization. Historical Society has meeting The Barry County Historical Society met Jan. 18 at Tendercare-Hastings in the dining room. The board of directors met earlier. Joyce Weinbrecht welcomed everyone to Tendercare, the name used by the new owners of the Hastings Provincial House-Beverly Enterprises nursing home. She said there are 31 Tendercares in Michigan, two in Ontario and two in Indiana. Cathy Lucas was asked what she would like the society to do with its customary memorial contribution in memory of Jim Luns. She ex­ plained dial she felt lhe society should offer support io the restoration of the pipe organ at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings because this restoration is really a historical project. When it is completed, this rare historical relic can be re-used for the same purpose it originally was and perhaps will last another 100 yean. It will be a major historical treasure for not 100 years. It will be a major historical treasure for not only the members of the church, but the City of Hastings and the entire county, she said. Lucas requested that the society use the money that will be given in memory of Jim Lucas to sponsor a money-making project, such as a spaghetti supper or a breakfast, the proceeds of which would go to the organ restoration fond. The members seemed to feel that was a reasonable request and some agreed to help with the project. Some members who attended the book preservation seminar at Chariton Park reported that the seminar was worthwhile. Gordon Barlow talked about arranging a joint meeting with the new Geneology Club in the future. President Jane Barlow asked if members would enjoy a bus trip and tour of die new Michigan State Library and Museum. Several members said they were interested. This meeting was the annual “Share Your Treasure" program, and each member show­ ed and talked about what antique he or she had brought. They included such items as Doris Niethamers mother’s doll, a veterinary rasp for filing horses' teeth, and 1890 farm catalog and an 1858 church vocal music book. Hosts Gordon and Jane Barlow and Tun and Debra Wisniewshi served refreshments and the members enjoyed visiting before leaving. The next meeting of die Barry County Historical Society will be held Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will also be held at Tender­ care on North Street, Hastings. The program will “The Art of Book Bindery" by Robert Meppielink of Charts Hand Bindery. Area church plans breakfast for Feb. 17 Woodtrove Brahren-CWaoro Puidi will to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Everyone is invited to enjoy breakfast for a donation. Proceeds will go toward the pur­ chase and natailation of a special devaiag device, which will make the church’s fellowship hall accessible to all. The church is located ia the village of Coats Grove at the corner of Durkee and Coats Grove roads. For further information, call Pastor Jerry Miller at 367-4137. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Rickey Mark Pennington, 41, Hastings and Karen Ann Flanagan, 35, Hastiags. Daniel Lee Carlson, 38. Hastings aad Susan bustnes* on December 31, IMS. Published in accordance with a call mode by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, os amended. -ASSETSCash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin ............... Interest-bearing balances 7,775 6,000 36,523 Securities.......................................................................................................................................... ■ Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: 5,050 Federal funds sold..................................................................................................................■ Securities purchased under agreements to resell................................................. Loans and lease financing receivable*: Central Elementary earns special status cd candidacy status in lhe Michigan Ac­ creditation Program by the Stale Board of Education. That classification gives lhe Hastings school two yean to meet accreditation standards, that address such areas as staffing, the educational program, school policies and physical facilities. The staff of Central has completed a self­ study, undergone a validation visit by peers, and studied specific student needs through a long-range school improvement plan. “Being part of lhe Michigan Accreditation Program has helped our staff to focus on our strengths and address the changing needs of students through our school improvement plan," said Principal Dave Arnold. Teacher Audrey Renner, chairperson of the school's Accreditation Steering Committee, added. “The program recognizes the ability of educators to develop meaningful programs lo benefit all students. We're especially proud of our preliminary school improvement plan." Central was one of 25 schools that par­ ticipated in the Stale Board of Education's pilot study of the accreditation program two years ago. The Stale Board adopted lhe Michigan Accreditation Program in 1988 to provide schools with a common set of external standards which, when met. will assure a quality of consistent instructional program for all students. 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 11 16 Hippy Birthday Car* Bear! A 16 needed and what they do send often gets in the way. The coordinator who worked after the San Francisco earthquake reported they had to get bulldozers to bury virtual mountains of clothing sent in because they had no one to check it for size and to repair, clean, label and package and distribute it. Clothing is never needed after a disaster because the Seventh Day Adventists spend all of the time gathering, packing and labeling ckxhing. both used and new. from manufac­ turers. The new clothing items given by manufacturers are seconds (hat have been re­ jected by inspectors for some minor flaw, such as a pulled thread or slightly mismatched parts, but they are dean, of a known size, and readily available when needed after a disaster. The Southern Baptist denomination has three semi trailers completely prepared to feed 5,000 people a day that provide an ex­ cellent supplement to Red Cross shelters. Another denomination has people trained in making "windshield’' (through the wind­ shield) evaluations of the needs of an area and can reliably report back to disaster coor­ dinators where help is needed and what kind. The Mennonite denomination has carpenter teams always prepared and equipped to enter an area and start necessary rebuilding when the time is right. One major function of the UMCOR Disaster Coordinator is to tie all of this together and see that everyone knows when and where he or she is needed and what lo br­ ing, and to tie it all into the local authorities. The second major function of the disaster coordinator is lhe constant struggle to keep his or her own area prepared for a major disaster. If no disaster occurs in two or three yean, people arc inclined to lose interest or drift off to other interests and activities. OH NO! She can drive now! JBb 16 LOQK OUT! 16 Love ... Mom, Dad. Jennie 16 1616 k ■ JR ’ M K 16 16 16 16 16 48,118 Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance far loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, 400 47,718 allowance, and reserve . Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 2,152 Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies .. Customer's liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding 196 1,604 Intangible assets Other assets Total assets............................................................................................................................ • • • 107.144 Deposits: In domestic offices 96,775 Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Federal funds purchased ................................................................................................................ 14,208 82,567 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits Other liabilities 936 98,134 Total liabilities - EQUITY CAPITAL Common stock Surplus........................................................................................................................ Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Nel unrealized loss on marketable equity securities .. 1,354 1,878 5.778 Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital 9,010 MEMORANDA — Deposits of State Money — Michigan I, James R. Veldman, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. James R. Veldman 107,144 JL We, the undersigned directors, attest lhe correct­ ness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to lhe best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. 16 HOURS 16' 16 16* 16 *16 16 16 1^616 Directors ... James E. Coleman Charles F. Johnston �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1, 1990 Legal Notices State of McMgan SMOWT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN ComrHm) MORTGAGE SALE — Default hat been mode in lhe conditions of o mortgage made by BARBARA A. BISHOP, a single woman to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United Stales corporation Mor­ tgagee. dated October 5. 1968, and recorded on October II, 1988. in Liber 473. on page 645. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN and 83 100 DOLLARS (541,607.83) Dollars, including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Court House, in Hostings. Michigan, ot 11:00 o'clock a.m., on March 15. 1990. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 4. VALLEY PARK SHORES AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 24. BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in whkh cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Doted: January 22. 1989 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg., Detroit, Michigan 48226 Attorneys FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corporation. Mortgagee (3/1) WET BASEMENT? nydrOriS J SYSTEM - GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Servtng Mkhtpee I Since 1W FOA FREE ESTIMATES CsW Tott Ft—: 1800 143 4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 that is so intensely personal? If you ano Den­ nis agree that you'd like to marry and live in separate dwellings, whose business is it? The only hitch I see is if you decided to have children. Where would they live? If you haven't thought this far ahead. 1 recommend it. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Hon. Thomas S. Eveland Case No. 89-239 CH GERALDINE STAMPFLER. Plaintiff. vs. jack i. McCarty. Defendant David J. DeGraw (P37390) Attorney for Plaintiff , 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 (616) 781-9851 TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a public sale to the highest bidder of the following described premises, to-wit: Port of the Northwest one-quortor of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, lying West of M-37. described os commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West one-quarter lino of said Section 9 for a place of beginning; thence Northerly along M-37 950 foot, thence West 1700feet, thence South 950 feel to the one-quarter line, thence East on the one-quarter line 1700 feet more or less to the place of beginning, containing 37 acres more or less, in­ cluding riparian rights on Mud Lake. Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservation and exception of record. on the 12th day of February, 1990, ot 3:30 p.m. inside the front door ol the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse In the City of Hastings. County ol Barry. State ol Michigan. This soln is pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Honorable Thomas S. Eveland, Circuit Judge, on August 15, 1989. foreclosing that certain Land Contract dated April 12. 1977, and entered into by and between Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stampflor, husband and wile, as Vendors and Jack L. McCarty and Lin­ da McCarty, husband and wife, as Purchasers. The balance duo on said Land Contract was adjudged to be Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Forty­ eight and 94/100 Dollars (831,248.94). with interest at the role of seven (7%) percent per annum from February 28. 1907, together with court costs taxed at Eighty-one and 56/IX Dollars (881.56). The sale will be conducted by a County Clerk or a Deputy County Clerk, or a deputy sheriff on behalf of the County Clerk, of Barry County. Michigan. Dated: December 20. 1989 SCHROEDER, DeGRAW. KENDALL 8 MAYHALL Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 Telephone (616) 781 -9851 (2/f We have a simple way to reduce the interest on your mortgage. Ann Landers How can she help grandma? Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are concerned about my grandmother, who is 84. She lives in a dilapidated house jam-packed with junk, old clothes, spoiled food and 20-year-old newspapers. She never throws anything out because “you never know when you might need it.” There hasn't been any hot water for years because she won't let anyone in to fix the water heater. Grandma's daughter lives with her. “Aunt Bessie” is in her 50s and mentally ill. She has not been to a doctor or dentist in 20 years because she “feels fine.” The woman hasn't left lhe house in 15 years and is very thin and undernourished. Please don't suggest that my parents talk to Grandma because their house is starting to look a lot like hers. My father can’t throw anything out either. Mother tries, but she gets yelled al and has given up. What do you sug­ gest? — Trouble in California. Dear T.: What you describe are classic symptoms of mental illness. It is unlikely that you can reason with your grandmother, your aunt or your father. Call the health inspector and lhe fire depart­ ment and let them do what needs to be done. Then contact the National Alliance for the Mentally 111 (P.O. Box NAM1-A, Arlington. VA 22216). This is a splendid organization that will send literature (no charge) and sug­ gest ways in which you might help. The Alliance has thrown many a sinking soul a lifeline when all else has failed. ‘Lag check*' for teal? Dear Ann Landers: Recently, while I was driving along an interstate highway in Ohio, a truck passed me with a message hand-painted in the din on the back door. Il said: “OK Ladies Make My Day!" I had no idea what it meant. A few days later at a different location I saw another message on the back of an 18-wheeler. It read: “Show Legs, Please.” An arrow pointed toward the truck's passing side. 1 began to catch on. Yesterday on 1-65 in Louisville 1 passed a truck with a permanent message painted on the rear left comer: “Leg Check - 50 ft. Raise Skin Please!” I may be hopelessly naive, Ann. but are there women who do such things? — Dim Bulb in Kentucky. Dear .Dim: Search me. You’ll have to ask the truck drivers. How about il? *Y should changa policy Dear Ann Landers: I belong to a YMCA in New Jersey that allows fathers to bring daughters under 7 into the men’s locker room. Everything is open, including the urinals and stalls. There are no curtains. The little girls. after changing into bathing suits with the men, are exposed to all this on their way to the pool. I approve heartily of fathers sharing in child care/but I cannot understand how a father can bring his young daughter into the men’s locker room. 1 complained lo the director of the “Y" and was told that this is their policy. Period. I then called the state attorney's office of New Jersey and was told that unless there was child abuse they could not intervene. How do you feel about it. Ann. — Stymied in NJ. Dear N.J.: I believe that no child 3 years of age or older should be brought into a locker room for members of the opposite sex. I hope this “Y” will consider changing its policy. Love from a dlatance Dear Am 1 andrn: I am a 25-year old woman who has been dating the same man for two years. We both have many casual ac­ quaintances but are basically loners. “Dennis” and I enjoy solitude. We each need our own space and feel smothered by too much togetherness. We do not live together nor do we sec each other or talk every day. This arrangement seems odd to our friends, but it suits us just fine. Here's the question: I would like to marry Dennis this year (or next), but 1 have no desire to live with him. I am happy sharing an apart­ ment with my two roommates, but my ultimate goal is to have a place of my own. Dennis has let me know that he has no burn­ ing desire to share his living quarters with either a lover or a wife. We agree that we’d get on each other’s nerves if we were together night and day. I’ve told people al work lhat my idea of the perfect arrangement would be for Dennis and me to marry and live in the same apartment building, or a block or two apart. They say I am crazy and that I cannot possibly be in love with the guy. With the divorce rate at 50 percent, it is ob­ vious that living together doesn’t help solidify relationships. Our unmarried friends who live with (heir significant others don't appear to be all that happy. They argue a lot, do fewer things together and seem bored with one another. The idea of married couples living apart is not original with me. I showed Dennis an arti­ cle about a couple who lived together for four years, fought like cats and dogs, moved into separate apartments, and it saved their relationship. Am 1 crazy, Ann? — Cynthia in Atlanta. Dear Cynthia: Why do you feel it is necessary to poll your friends about a matter A ahoaleaa Insult? Dear Ant* Landers: I’ve never seen my grievance in your column. I need to vent my irritation resulting from a recent incident and ask if my response was appropriate. I was invited to dinner at the home of a new friend. I wore dressy slacks and a fancy sweater. When I arrived at the house there was a note on the door. It said. “Wc have a tradition in this home of removing our shoes before we enter. Will you please do the same?” 1 am not lhe barefoot type and fell insulted by this request. Also, going without shoes totally dressed down what I was wearing. While the hostess wore moccasins. I was forc­ ed io spend hours in my nyioned feet. I suppose the reason for the request is to preserve net ... •. but is her carpet more precious than mine.’ Is preserving her carpet more important than making her guests feel welcome? Of course I followed the instruc­ tions. but 1 felt resentful. Did I overreact? What do you think about this weird routine? — Vexed in Vancouver Dear Vexed in Van: Insulting? No. Odd? Yes. In my opinion you did overreact, but I'll bet you won’t be going over there again, so what difference does it make? Drugs are everywhere. They ’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. ■ P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1990 LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE AND CREATORS SYNDICATE Missionary to visit Peace United Methodist Barbara Smith Jang, a United Methodist missionary, will be at Peace United Methodist Church Sunday, Feb. II, at 6:30 p.m. to share the nary of her ministry with the people of Korea, with a slide program and display of Korean items. Jaag’s responsibilities included serving as chaplain and teacher at Holston Giris School ia Taejon, and starting “clown ministry” groups among young adults, students and the hearing impaired. She says. “Education is highly esteemed in Korea and high school students study long and hard to get into college, sometimes up to 14 hours a day. Some students, who come from poorer families or who have health problems. meant go io college and develop a low self­ image because of this.” Jang works to build their confidence by “telling them that God and 1 love them.” She first went to Korea in 1981 as a nussionaty associate and taught English al Mokwon Methodist College. She also was a youth worker at Muskegon Central United Methodist Church between 1980 to 1981. A native of Michigan and an Albion College graduate, she is married to Jang Soo Chan. He is a publisher and translator and active in the movement for democracy in Korea. Barbara Smith Jang The Jangs have one child, Baksahn Allan, and have recently been involved in starting a day care program for the working poor. Peace United Methodist Church is located four miles west of Nashville, comer of M-79 and Barryville Road. Everyone is invited aad refreshments will be served. ATTENTION BARRY & CALHOUN COUNTY FARMERS AND FARM WORKERS The Barry/Hostings Joint Economic Development Commission has received a $60,000 United States Department of Labor training'grant through the Gover­ nor’s Office for Job Training, for the purpose of training 36 Barry and Calhoun County farmers, spouses and farmhands In the area of auto mechanics and repair skills. Farmers, spouses and farm workers who have been layed off or have a high farm debt-level are eligible-for the program. Training and services valued at $1600 per person will be provided at no cost to eligible participants at Kellogg Community College and Hastings High School beginning in February and conti­ nuing through June, 1990. Participants who complete the course will be given college credit and the opportunity to take the State Specialty Mechanic certifying test. For further information please contact: Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission Lake Odessa News: 117 Smrth Braadmv HMtiaSB, Mlrblf 49*M (tit) Ma-asaa The JEDC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Feb. 8, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Michael Hook will bring a Lincoln program. He has collected Lincoln items over a long period of time and will share them with members and any guests who are welcome to attend. The board of directors meet on the Monday following each general meeting at the Pickens home where. Depot committee meetings also are held. Visitors of Harold and Letha Reese Sunday were Russ and Sue Messer of Mulliken, Michael and Linda Carter of Vermontville and Marcia Reese of Ionia. Shirley Groff, who has been hospitalized and was at home for a short time, is now a pa­ tient at Provincial House at Hastings. Mrs. Groff lives on Darby Road. Glenn Brisbin, 70, of Battle Creek died al the VA hospital in Allen Park with burial at Battle Creek. He was bom at Lake Odessa, the son of George and Iva Brisbin, and had lived at Hastings before moving to lhe Cereal City in 1945. The Brisbin name was much in the local news several years ago when the Brisbin Drain was enlarged and upgraded in a crosstown route running from farmland on the west to the east through the business section in the Second Street area. Violet Lancaster, 87, widow of the late Kenneth Lancaster, died at Thomapple Manor. Graveside services were held at the Fuller Cemetery on Chariton Park Road. The Lancasters lived on a farm on Musgrove Highway, west of M-66. After selling their home, they built a new house on a portion of die farm. She is survived by her husband’s daughter. Winifred Keller Foote, and grand­ children bearing the Keller and Buwalda one large payment each month, simply make a half payment every two weeks. This way, the interest compounds for only two weeks at a time, so you end up paying off the interest and your entire loan much faster...and you can end up saving thousands of dollars and cutting years off your mortgage. Whether you’re financing names. Kevin Erb who has spent a year in Okinawa with lhe Marine Corps arrived home last week Wednesday. After several weeks' leave, he and his wife, Cindy, will go to a base in North or refinancing, simply call us for more details. West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 Carolina. Clifton Sawdy, 84, of Woodland died Tues­ day, Jan. 23, at his home. Survivors include his wife. Agatha; son Carl of Saranac: and daughter Betty Brock of Sunfield. Services were held at Koops Funeral Chapel with burial in Woodland Cemetery. He was born in Woodland Township, son of Bert and Lucy Sawdy. The Rev. Ward Pierce was the guest pastor at Central United Methodist Church Jan. 22 due to the pastor Keith Laidler having a back problem. Services were held Jan. 19 for Wayne Rhoades, 45, of Saranac. He is survived by wife and children, parents and brothers Dale of Eagle Point. Lake Odessa, and Phillip of Scbewa Township, and a sister of Grand Rapids. Patti Allis was recently named to the dean’s list at Huntington College in Indiana. Her father, David, is a rural mail carrier from the Hastings post office and her mother, Joan, is Lake Odessa's postmaster. With the death of Conrad Lass, 77, of Mor­ rison Lake Gardens near Saranac, lhe village lost one of its respected businessmen. Conrad and wife, Mary, had an implement and automotive business on Fourth Avenue at Third Street in the brick building that now houses the nucleus of Carl's Market. They then built a new brick building with much more space on M-50 on the Laurel Drive sec­ tion at Tasker Road. The Lass couple also developed Sixth Avenue south of M-50 and built the first bouse on that street. They lived at Morrison Lake several years before closing their business. Mr. Lass was a Caledonia native. He and his wife moved to Lake Odessa in 1949. The Delos Johnsons, the Ted Armstrongs and (he Merlon Garlocks attended the retire­ ment reception at Mason Jan. 21 for James Mulvany, who has spent the past 30 years with the Extension service at MSU. He taught vocational agriculture classes at Lake Odessa High School before retiring to his alma mater for his master’s degree and subsequent service as an Extension agent in Ingham County and lhe TclFarm program at MSU. He was cited for his many contributions to the City of Mason, his church. Mason schools, and in many facets of Extension work. His sister, Joan Hom, and husband of Bellevue, along with other relatives, attended. Many members of the Ferris family also attended. The previous day had been the funeral for his wife’s mother. Juanita, wife of the Rev. Dale Ferris, a retired pastor formerly in the EUB Conference and more recently in the Detroit conference of the UM church. "the newest issue of the CROPO Hunger Memo lists on its honor roll for five years Ann Ruder for the Lakewood and David Steeby for the Hastings CROP endeavors. With two-year awards, names listed include Mary Bateman for Richland/Gull Lake and Sue (Krebs) Graybill and husband Rev Joe of Edmore. Sue is the daughter of Ross and Dorothy Krebs of Woodbury. Michigan is the first of 27 regional offices to ever pass lhe SI million mark in November. Usually this mark is reached well into the month of December. By Nov. 20, $1,121,896 had been collected in Michigan for hunger and blankets. It was an­ ticipated that by the end of 1989 the Michigan figure would be al least SI.5 million. f^P^ LOSE WEIGHT FAST NO HIDDEN COSTS! 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The uninsured home and contents of a Baltimore Township resident were destroyed by fire Wednesday, the cause unknown at press time, firemen said. Melvin Dunkelberger of Middleville Road, brother of the home’s owner, Marlin Dunkelberger, was headed toward his brother's 1628 McGlynn Road home at about 2:30 p.m. when he saw smoke lofting across the road, he said. After finding that the smoke originated from Marlin's home, he stop­ ped at a neighboring house and summond Hastings firelighters. Marlin, who works part time, was not home at the time of the fire and no one was hurt. The cause remains under investigation. Here, *reietent Fire CNef Dick McLaughlin ext(nguiehae eome emokey contents from the home. (eamrHMow Nashville zoning compromise proposal referred to attorney by Mark LaRoae Staff Writer NASHVILLE — Another inning in lhe Village of Nashville vs. Sidney Green junk ordinance legal coolest came to an end last week when the council pitched a fence pro­ posal designed to end the three-year-old dispute to lhe village attorney. A condition of the proposal, had an agree­ ment been reached, would have stayed the 90-day jail term Green began serving Friday. Green, owner of R & F Industries on Main Street, was convicted of two counts of violating the village’s junk ordinance and has had two probation violations result in jail sentences for failing to bring his property into compliance with the ordinance. In Hastings, District Court Judge Gary Holman ordered Green to begin serving the jail sentence Jan. 25. but granted a 24-hour stay, pending agreement on lhe proposal. Green also received credit for the 30 days he served on the first probation violation. To date, lhe score in this extra innings legal contest is defendant Sidney Green — 90 days in jail and a shrinking wallet; Village of Nashville — several cars moved and legal vin­ dication for its ordinance. Perhaps, the fans and residents' score is zero; and the taxpayers actually may be in tire hole in this match. The big winners, however, could be lhe attorneys. Green has paid his pinch-hitters, Witzel and Associates of Lansing, an unknown sum of money. But it may have been enough io build a large pole bam and a 12-foot wood fence around the whole lot. Meanwhile, the Grand Rapids law firm of Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Rankin A Cooper has been going to bat for the Village of Nashville and has “cleaned up" to the tune of $13,699.94, with designated-hitter, Village Attorney Scott Smith balling 1,000. Village Clerk Rose Heaton noted that the at­ torney's fee figure doesn’t include payment for the last few innings, in which Smith rack­ ed up a pair of court appearances, several briefs and legal opinions, numerous phone calls, letters, legal advice and a first-ever round-tripper to a Nashville Village Council meeting last Thursday. However, the figure does include payment for related duties, such as handling Freedom of Information Act requests and a scrimmage with Feme Green, whose request for an in­ junction was denied. In the top-of-the-ninth, a new pitcher was sent in to keep Green out of jail and to resolve the matter once and for all. Witzel and associate Steve Flood put together another proposal, and Hood presented it to the council Thursday. In his leadoff pitch. Hood noted that he had secured a 24-hour stay of sentence to keep Green out of jail until lhe proposal could be agreed upon or rejected by the council. A stipulation in the proposal called for Green's jail term to be “stayed until a date agreed upon in this proposal.” Flood claimed later that the council not only rejected the proposal but also “grossly misap­ propriated its responsibility to the public by acting on personal opinion.” “It's wrong to take what I feel is personal opinion and make it village policy.” Hood added after the meeting. However, the council may have balked, but it didn’t technically reject the proposal. After an executive session on the mound. Village President John Hughes gave lhe hardball back to Village Attorney Scott Smith, on his advice. In a nutshell, the proposal Flood presented to the council called for all of the remaining vehicles, machinery, parts and equipment in front and on the south side of the building io be removed. It also called for an existing cyclone fence to be repaired and filled with steel strips to make the property “aesthetically acceptable to the council and residents.” A diagram of the proposal accompanies this story. Flood said the metal stripping would spare Green "the tremendous expense and waste of . . . money . . and would allow Mr. Green to complc:' the entire clean up project in 30 days.” He added that Green was prepared to pay the Diamond Salvage Co. a total of $3,500 lo remove the machinery and equipment. Accepting this proposal, Flood pitched to the council, would stop the needless expen­ diture in legal fees of thousands of dollars in the future. It was the implications of this statement that Village President John Hughes strongly ob­ jected to, he said later. “I'm not totally against a fence proposal, but I didn’t like the implication that if we don’t go along with this proposal, they're go­ ing to drag us through court again,” Hughes said. With the expiration of Green’s current jail sentence, the state and village will have no other legal recourse to compel Green lo comp­ ly with the ordinance. To do so, it would be necessary for the village to initiate further legal or civil action. Through a civil action the court could grant the village the right to go in and bring the pro­ perty into compliance on its own. But Trustee Ted Spoelstra said be didn't want to see a situation happen in which the taxpayers had to pay for another court battle and the resulting cleanup effort. Flood also told the council he was trying to keep his client out of jail, but added that lhe proposal would resolve the matter once and for all. He also said they were willing to consider any proposal the council cared to make. Smith asked why they rejected the wood fence proposal they had originally made when he responded to it on behalf of the village last May. Flood replied that the counter-proposal South threw for the village didn’t give Green enough room to store his equipment and add­ ed that the wood fence was too costly. Green himself addressed the council, noting that tte teams were right back where they had started when the first pitch was thrown. He added lhat he resented lhe fact that not once had a council member discussed a solu­ tion with him prior to inflating legal action. Green contends that the council sent the police without ever talking to him. When Spoelstra asked if there was a pro­ blem with the proposal. Smith said there was and suggested discussing his written legal opi­ nion of the proposal in an executive session. Smith has denied a Freedom of information request for a copy of the opinion from lhe Mafic VaUcy Ntm on the grounds lhat it con­ tained legal advice lhat is subject to attorney­ diem privelege. Editor David Young said be wasn't sure about the validity of Smith’s denial, but said the play would not be protested or appealed. Upon returning to council chambers, Hughes announced that the council could not take any action because it would be usurping Judge Holman's authority or countermanding his sentence. Hughes also noted that the village had made numerous attempts to resolve the matter and had agreed not to seek further legal action while Green was working on the clean-up project. Spoelstra also said later that part of the pro­ blem was that Green has said one thing and done another in the past, and they had no guarantee lhat he would follow through with the proposal. However, Flood said the jail sentence would only have been stayed until a date agreed upon, by which Green would have complied with the terms of the agreement. Hughes added that the village was still will­ ing to approach the court under certain cir­ cumstances that would have to be discussed by the attorneys. Flood said he expected to meet with Smith in a week. There were a dozen people in the audience, but only one of them got a chance to ask a question about how much of die taxpayer’s money the council was willing to spend. Hughes replied that the council had set no limit on how much to spend after reminding the gentleman lhat the expense was due to Green’s costly appeals and that he could have chosen to comply with the ordinance anytime. The council sees its duty as enforcing the ordinance and backing down as tantamount to condoning anarchy in lhe village. Another man who wanted to know bow the village intended lo proceed was cut off midsentence by Trustee Larry Filter’s motion to adjourn. Filter, who is also a school board trustee, was late for a special meeting, also scheduled that night. Flood pointed to the incident as proof of the council's lack of concern for public opinion and that the council hasn't or won't consider what the people will accept in the matter. "Poor conduct and discourteous behavior was exhibited by the council at the end of the meeting when several audience members who asked questions politely and civilly were ig­ nored or cutoff in midsentence,” Hood said. He also cited what he called an obvious in­ consistency in council actions. "On one hand, their talking about raising lhe water rales 20 cents to generate $5,000 it needs." Flood pointed out. "But on the other and despite what it's already cosled the tax­ payers, they must be willing to spend more than that for additional litigation in this case." Flood also alluded to a remark Smith made about his authority as chief administrative of­ ficer in the village and said Smith did not have the power to overrule the council as be suggested. Spoelstra said he hopes the matter can be resolved and added that although he was against the cyclone fence proposal, another fence proposal could probably be worked out. He added that he would be willing to go to Green and to discuss the matter with him face WOODED AREA FENCED AREA to face and man io man in the future. He maifinpd that as the matter stands, there is no reason why they couldn’t resolve the mat­ ter without attoraeyi. But Spoelstra said that would be conditionad on whether Green did what he said and held up his end of any bargain. Although the legal contest is technically over, there may yet be a few more innings to piny in the series. Aside from Green and the News Briefs CLEARED AREA CLEARED AREA 230 S. MAIN STREET - —— Strip Fence .......................... Chain Link Fence ................... Boundary Line |.......................... | Enclosed Storage Area Sidney Green's recent fence proposal, which the Village Council referred to Village Attorney Scott Smith Thurs­ day, called for all of the machinery and parts on the south side of the R & F Industries building to be moved, along with what’s left of the junk in front, including the trailer, and for a cyclone fence with steel strips to enclose all of the remaining machinery and equipment behind the building. With the expiration of Green’s current jail sentence, the three-year old court battle is ended. For the village to proceed further, it will either have to start a new criminal or civil case against him, or the village will have to reach an agreement with Green. Smith said he had a problem with the proposal presented Thursday and said Green had rejected a counter-proposal for a fenced enclosure that the village made in May. Eaton Federal matches donation Pleasaatview Elementary School will have its PTO Cantvial, "Under the Big Top," from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Feb. 9. The public is invited. The school is located al 3754 Lacey Road. The Eaton Federal Savings Bank in Nashville matched donations of $4,000 collected on behalf of the children's wing addition at Putnam Public Library. The local bank agreed to match up to $4,000 in donations io the library if the contributions were made between Dec. I and March 31. Thai total was reached before the end of January. The fund-raising and match are ex­ pected lo help complete plans for the $63,000 addition project at the library. Library Board Treasurer Nita Brown said the $4,000 from the community in­ cluded two large cash gifts from anonymous donors Workshop set on tree ID Maple Valley on’Qulzbustars* A winter tree identification workshop ia scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Satur­ day, Feb. 17, at the Kellogg Experimen­ tal Forest near Hickory Corners. Specialists from Michigan State University will teach participants bow to identify common tree species using buds, back and form characteristics. MSU Cooperative Extension Service of­ ficials said the workshop could be useful to woodlot owners becaue there are many months of each year when Michigan trees are without leaves. Coat is $3. Call the Kellogg Biological Station at 671-2412 for more information. Five Maple Valley High School students will be members of an academic team that will compete against Williamston 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. II, in WKAR-TV’s (Channel 23) (Continued from pegel) PTO Carnival sat at Pleasantville Consumers region official selected R & F INDUSTRIES BUILDING council, who the starting players will be is not certain. Who the winners and losers will be is not certain, either. Some questions linger. What does Green want? To fight the council or to do business n. Nashville? What does the council want? To enforce the letter of the law or to clean up the village? How much will it cost? These are the battle lines in lhe continuing "Nashville vs. Green Junk Saga." Steven L. Ray has been named energy services manager of Consumers Power Company’s Northwestern region. Ray, who succeeds John G. Cornish, who retired after 41 yean with the com­ pany, will oversee operation, nwvumanry and construction of electric and natural gas distribution facilities in the region, which serves more than a million people from Hastings and Allegan at its southern border to Cheboygan in lhe north. Methodist concert series continues The sixth concert in the 1989-90 MVSICA Performing Artist Scries al lhe First United Methodist Church in Hastings is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sun­ day, Feb. 4. Featured in the program will be lhe chancel choir of lhe Fira Prebyterian Church of Kalamazoo, under the direc­ tion of Thomas Kasdorf. Serving as ac­ companist on the organ will be Robin W. Styberski, music director at the local First Methodist church. Highlighting the performance will be the presentation of 21 sacred anthems chosen from the late Renaissance to the modem periods. Some will be sung without accompaniment. Styberski, who incidentally is former co-organist for the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, also will perform four organ works. "Quizbusters." Members of the Maple Valley team will include Ryan Rosin, Garth Davison, captain Steve Bowen, Matt Nehmer and alternate Jennifer Rounds. Judy Brewer serves as the team advisor. "Quizbusters” is a weekly game show ia which students respond to questions about history, mathematics, science, literature, sports, foreign languages, art and general trivia. The winning team al the end of the season will receive five, four-year full tuition scholarships to Michigan State University. The winners still must meet MSU's admission requirements and maintain satifactory grade point averages at the university. Nashville eyes water rate hikes The Nashville Village Council is con­ sidering raising water rates, from 80 cents to $1 per 1,000 gallons for use up to 50,000 gallons. The Finance Committee recommend­ ed the increase, but the issue was tabled at a meeting of the Village Council last week. Also included in the recommendation was a proposed increase, from 65 to 85 cents per 1,000 gallons over 50,000, in rates for more frequent water users. White’s building renovations OK’d The Middleville Village Council last week gave preliminary approval to the proposed renovation of lhe former While’s building, which is set to house village offices. Owens-Ames-Kimbali has been given the OK to begin work on the $226,500 project on the 3.400-square-foot building and an 800-squarc-foot addition for use as council chambers. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1, 1990 Saxons regain shooting touch in win over Hillsdale The shooting touch which had deserted the Hastings basketball team since the Christmas break may have been found alive and well in Hillsdale. In their second most potent offensive show* ing of the season, the Saxons pounded hapless Hillsdale 77-63 Tuesday, extending the Hornets’ Twin Valley losing streak to eight. Hastings’ second straight win ups the team’s record to 7-5 overall, 5-3 in the league. Hillsdale is 0-8 and 2-10. The Saxons shot 47 percent (26 of 55) from the field in racking up their second highest • .J0!”, Vo8' •20 Hillsdale. versus Area Standings, Scorers — TWIN VALLEY Sturgis7-0 (11-0) Albion,...7-0(10-2) Marshall -.. Hastings 44(H) Harper Creek3-5 (5-7) Lakeview3.5 (4-9) Coldwater 2-6 (2-10) Hillsdale0.7 (2-9) “Going to Hillsdale is a real test,” he said. “To get off the bus after an hour and a half and be mentally prepared is something that has to be learned.” Hastings hosts Marshall on Friday before going to East Grand Rapids on Tuesday. KVA Paw Paw5-2 (5-4) Hackett 5-2(54) Mattawan5-2 (5-6) Parchment4-3 (64) Kalamazoo Christian3-3 (4-6) Masburg-Augusta1-6 (2-7) Detton 14(14) SCORERS Thompson, MapM v,My .. .11-360-32.7 Pranger, mkmmviu,11-235-21.4 Daan, wcMtov/n,11-218-19.8 Hyda, utvwood13-215-16.5 Hostler, Map* WMy11-169-15.4 Casteels, Mapfe VaUay11-147-13.4 Vos, Haarinpa11-137-12.5 williams, HaaHnpa10-116-11.6 Barker, Liimood13-150-11.5 Hubbert, Haar/npa11-110-10.0 Wooden, Oa/ron11-103-9.4 SMAA Maple Valley7.1 (8-2) Pennfield6-1 (10-2) Bronson6-1 (8-3) St. Philip3-4 (6-7) Bellevue2-5 (3-7) Olivet2-6 (3-9) Springfield0-7 (1-14) Sports. point total of the season. Hastings scored 83 points against Delton on Dec. 19. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara admitted he was glad to sec his team’s offense return. Prior to Hillsdale, Hastings had averaged only 57.7 points per game in the six games follow­ ing Christmas break. ’’Hopefully we’ve started to come out of our shooting slump,” O'Mara said. "We’ve been getting the shots, we just haven’t been making them. “But particularly in th* second half we shot better against Hillsdale. * The Saxons didn't start rolling either offen­ sively or defensively until the second half. Hastings led 16-11 after one period and 37-31 at the half. Bui Hastings limited Hillsdale to only eight third quarter points while upping its lead to 56-39. O’Mara was pleased with his team’s defense, which helped limit the Hornets to 21 of 52 (40 percent) from the field. “We played well in spurts,” he said. “We were fairly efficient offensively, but the defense in the second half helped. ” Hastings was as well-balanced scoring-wise as its been all year. Tom Vos led the team with 20 points, Nick Williams added 19, Scott Hubbert 15 and Gabe Griffin 14. O’Mara said any road win is readily e • at a glance Down year one of a kind? There won't be any championships, but then nobody with an ounce of sanity was claiming there would be. You can't call it disapointing because finishing third behind the state’s third and seventh ranked Class B teams ain't exactly chopped liver. Let's just lower the voice to a whisper, cast a couple of quick sideward glances, call the season a down year and hope nobody begs to differ with a baseball bat. Sure, it’s been a mediocre season for the Hastings basketball team. That’s .. more fact than opinion. But on the bright /■ side, don't be surprised such a season is a one-time deal. Prospects seem bright for lhe team, if only a year from now. You heard it here first: The Saxo^ will again be in the position of winning a Twin Valley championship. And, quite' frankly, as soon as next year. Count on h. Like Denver by three, skiing in January and a still-thick wallet following a full weekend. With five of the top eight players reluming, the immediate contribution of at least two outstanding players off this year’s jayvee team, and the heavy graduation loss in powers Sturgis and Albion — two of the slate's top seven Class B teams — Hastings will un­ doubtedly be in the thick of the 1990-91 title race. But with average 7-5 overall and 5-3 league records, there will be no cham­ pionships this time around. And that's to be expected with coach Denny O’Mara having exactly zero starters back and on­ ly one player with any experience. Even so the team has made life in­ teresting for a handful of opponents. Hastings came within a Herculean effort by Mall Hildebrand from upending Sturgis before the Tpjans, with Hildebrand pouring in 33 qfJus team's 57 points, turned back dfe Saxona in the waining moments. Not all the close ones slipped away, however. Ask Marshall about being eliminating early from title contention. The Redskins dropped a 56-54 decision to Hastings at home and you don't con­ tend for championships losing at home. Marshall won seven out its next nine following the two-point loss on Dec. 8. but were effectively nosed out of any ti­ tle bids by losing to Hastings. Those two games have only been the tip of the iceberg for the Saxons, who lost to Ionia on the road by eight and to Lakewood by four. It sounds awfully fluffy, but Hastings could legitimately be 9*3 with a break here and there. On the other band, the Saxons could be 5-8 if they hadn’t prevailed over Cd­ dwater in overtime while creeping past Marshall by a duct. But that’s all speculation. The record iys 7-5 and 5-3. Period. The point is lhe horizon is bright. The sun just needs to set and rise again next November. Hastings’ basketball program has been too successful in the 1980s to fold like a bad poker hand. This is a program which has gone 55-17 at the varsity level with two Twin Valley titles in the last three years and an average of 17 wins per season over the last six. Such a program can endure one off year. And even this year is far from wreck­ ed. If the past is any indication, Hastings teams always gather steam in February. Six district titles in the last eight years is solid proof of that. Only last year when the team inexplicably wem 2-4 has a Saxon team failed to improve the last month of the season. There is pretty left for the team to achieve. With dates left against Albion and Sturgis, Hastings could have a loud voice in who wins the Twin Valley championship. Third place is a possibility, but with having to play the Trojans and Wildcats added to Harper Creek, which has already beaten Hastings, and Lakeview on the road, the third slot may be overly Optimistic. Likewise, a regional title may not be realistic, but another district crown is very much attainable. Certainly there are still clear goals left for the Hastings basketball team, but it might be wiser to learn from what disapointed Brooklyn Dodger fans used to moan every October. Wait’ll next year. Three-peat in store for Hastings wrestlers during Saturday’s league meet? Three-peat. Though a gramatic nightmare, the word, thanks mainly to the 49ers continued success in the Super Bowl, has become synonymous with winning three straight championships. Saturday in Battle Creek, Hastings’ will have its chance to three-peat lhe Twin Valley league wrestling meet. ' And lhe odds are good that a third straight title awaits Hastings. The Saxons along with Sturgis and host Lakeview are considered the tri-favorities at the meet, which begins at 10:30 a.m. and continues through the finals starting at approximately 3:30 p.m. Hastings (12-4 overall, 6-1 league) won the dual meet portion of the league schedule Tuesday by beating Albion 53-17 Tuesday. Lakeview, which was 5-1 heading into Tues­ day's action, tied Marshall 26-26 lo fall into second place. Despite the fine dual record, Saxon coach Dave Furrow prior to the season said his team would fare better in tournaments — a predic­ tion which has proven accurate. Hastings has one first, two seconds and three thirds in four tournaments. “We’ve proven that to be tnie," Furrow said of his forecast. “We’ve done well in duals, but we’ve done better in tournaments.” The impressive string of tournament suc­ cesses, however, still isn’t enough for Furrow to predict a third straight league meet crown. “To be perfectly honest, I can’t begin to guess where we’ll finish,” he said. “I haven’t tried to figure out where people will finish or who will be seeded.” Furrow said many factors are involved in winning a meet with the health of a team heading the list. Wrestlers are usually physically worn down at this time of the year and are often battling the flu bug. “We might have a couple starters out of the meet," Furrow said. “I don’t know what it’ll be like until Saturday. All it takes is one key starter out and you can lore 20 points.” Furrow expects Lakeview and Sturgis to be strong along with Marshall. Even the league's cellar dwellars have the potential to send kids through to the finals as Albion beat Hastings in four of the seven weight classes wrestled on Tuesday. “The Twin Valley is a consistently strong league,” Funrow said. “This year there are no dominant teams, which there have been in the past, but there are dominant wrestlers. “But you never know what a tournament will be like because of who is sick or who is hurt. This team has come a long way. though, particularly because we’ve started as many as •even kids who didn't wrestle a year ago. We’ve done tremendously well." Individually, the team is led by Kirk Ziegler at 152. Ziegler has compiled an outstanding season of wrestling. Murphy has a first, two seconds and a third in four tournaments. The Saxons have depth other than Ziegler and Murphy. Scott McKeever at 160 is 21-7 with three seconds and one third; Jeremy Miller is 16-4 with a first and two seconds; Brian Redman is 21-10 with four top four tournament finishes; Scott Chipman at 125 is 17-12 with three tournament places; and Jason Hetherington is 17-8 while placing in three tourneys. Other Saxons Furrow said should contribute heavily are Chad Lundquist at 275 and Shayne Horan at 103. Lundquist has won 15 times while Horan has placed in three tournaments. Following the league meet, the Saxons will be busy with the team district on Feb. 7 at Delton. Wayland. Middleville, and Lakewood join the Saxons and host Panthers with the winner advancing to the regionals at Delton on Feb. 14. Hastings will also participate in the 19-team individual districts at Lowell on Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The winners advance to the regionals Feb. 17 at Otsego. The individual finals will be held al the Bat­ tle Creek Kellogg Center on Feb. 23. The team quarterfinals will be on Feb. 28 with the team finals on March 2-3 in Battle Creek. Hastings wrestlers (left to right) Brian Redman, Jamie Murphy and Scott McKeever have all won over 20 matches^ this season. Kirk Ziegler (not pic- tured) leads the team with 25. 25-3 mark with two of the losses coming in the season's first tournament. Ziegler won titles at lhe Hastings and Delton tournaments and took second at Wyoming Rogers. Jamie Murphy at 189 is 20-5-1 in his first Saxon Wrestling Results: Forfeits help Hastings top Albion Albion forfeited six weight classes as Hastings easily defeated lhe Wildcats in wrestling 53-17 Tuesday night. The win enabled the Saxons to tie Lakeview for first place in the dual meet portion of the Twin Valley schedule. Both teams are 61 heading into Saturday's league meet at Lakeview. Hastings' Shayne Horan at 103 pinned his man in 45 seconds while Darrell Slaughter al I4O picked up the other Saxon pin in 4:00. Brian Redman at 135 had the only other Hastings win on a technical fall, 17-2. Sports IMkvs 47 ... Stareb IS 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 109 275 T. Brighton (toe. by D. MimhoN 9-2 M, Hedy pinned by J. Wotton1:17 J. Furrow pinnod by B. Jordon3:18 5. Ottoman won by forfeit B. Rodman doc. by B. Wallace4-1 5. Bodman doc. C. Flach11-9 D. Slaughter inj. del. over K. Klopfenstein J. TeunoMen pinned J. Globo4:38 K. Zlogfer ma|. doc. R. Bcrdnm11-0 $. McKoovof toj. def. over C. Taylor J. Hetherington pinned A. Hochl1:33 J. Murphy maj. doc. P. Ooai10-2 C. Lundquist pinnod E. Deal:28 HMthw S3 ... MHm 17 103 S. Horan ptaood J. Craooll 45 ns T. to. by I. town.................... 54 IW 3. Fwrow pkuwd by A. LondonM 12S S. Chipman won by loHwt >30 0. Podman We. fort over K. Doyoo17-2 13S S. .adman won by Mod >« D. Slaughter pinned ». loony4« 143 I. Heath won by Moll >» X. Ziegler won by Molt 140 S. MdCoovor mof. doc. by S Ovnblln ... >44 171 1. Hetherington wen by Mbit >09 J. Morphy won by Melt 275 C. Lundgolu mo), to. by T. MdCoo .... 144 KXMMVNM 103 130 145 IS2 O. T. T. C. Allen doc. X. Wrighl 8-7 Doroff pinned J. Sampson:34 Schoch doc. by C. Klopfenstein14-10 MdCoovor maj. doc. I. Yarbrough.... 14-3 Hastings finishes 5th in middle school wrestling tournament Last Saturday's 15<h annual Hastings In­ vitational Wrestling Tournament was won by Chippewa Hills. Hastings finished in fifth place, only 6 points out of second place. Hastings placed 11 wrestlers in the top four of their weight divisions. The tournament was another big success because of lhe support by SAXON SHORTS Dates and sites have been announced for the remainder of the wrestling season. Following Saturday’s league meet at Lakeview, the Sax­ ons will be busy with the team district on Feb. 7 at Delton. Wayland, Middleville, and Lakewood join the Saxons and host Panthers with the winner advancing to the regionala at Delton on Feb. 14. Hastings win also participate in the 19-team individual districts at Lowell on Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The winners advance to the regionals Feb. 17 al Otsego. The individual finals wffl be held at the Bat­ tle Creek Kellogg Center on Feb. 23. The team quarterfinals will be on Feb. 28 with die team finals on March 2-3 in Battle Creek. In what is believed to be a Hastings first, a local youngster is pictured on a major league baseball card this spring. Dann Howitt, a 1982 Hastings graduate, is featured on card No. 781 of the 1990 Fleer set. Howitt, a rookie outfielder-first baseman with the Oakland Athletics, shares the card with Chicago White Sox pitcher Tom Drees, author of three no-hitters in the minors. Howitt was named to the Southern League all­ star team last summer as a member of the Huntsville, Ala. AA team. He was O-for-3 in a late season call up with the Athletics. Former Hastings basketball star Mark Brown is sixth in the Mid-American Con­ ference in scoring at 15.6. Brown has hit 44.8 percent from the field and 80 percent from the line in addition to averaging 1.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists. the Athletic Boosters and the parents who run the tournament. “Because of their help over 100 young men left Hastings with a very positive feeling about our community,” said coach Mike Goggins. The wrestling tournament is one of three tournaments sponsored each year by the Hastings Athletic Boosters, the next of which is the Boys “B” basketball tournament to be held on Feb. 6 and 8. Team standings were: Chippewa Hills 179.0; Harper Creek 151.0; Holl 151.0; Lowell 147.5; Hastings 145.0; Gull Lake 131.0; Grand Ledge 55.0; Jackson Northwest 42.0. Placing for Hastings were: Champions: Jacob Crostwaite 75 lbs.; Sparky Weedall 145 lbs.; Kevin Potter 155 lbs.; Pete Smith 185 lbs.. Third place: David Guernsey 1 10 lbs.; Cole Bowen 125 lbs.; Jon Hawkins 167 lbs.; Matt Womack Hwt. Fourth Place: Nick Lewis 90 Um.; Ted Demon 95 lbs.; Mike Louiselle 115 lbs. 8th graders split with Lakeview; 7th lose two The Hastings eighth grade basketball teams divided a pair of games with Lakeview last week. The B team won 42-35 as Matt Casadl aad Eric Haines had eight points and Luke Haywood six points and 11 rebounds. The A team lost 63-47 as Travis Williams led Hastings with 15 points and eight re­ bounds. Jason Markley added nine points. The seventh grade B team lost to Lakeview 38-26 despite seven points each from Man Brown and Mike Storms. The A team lost 56-43 as Dan Sherry scored 15 points and Mike Toburen added 10. The seventh graders rebounded from losses on Tucday to sweep Woodland. The B team, behind nine from Storms and five from Brown, won 27-24. The A team defeated Woodland 44-35 as Toburen scored 21 and Robert Wager eight. Pairings have also been announced for next week's Pennfield Invitaiinal. The seventh grade will play at 4:15 on Feb. 5 followed by lhe eighth grade. Jayvee eagers defeat Hillsdale Trent Weller and Bryan Sherry combined for 36 points as the Hastings jayvee basketball team knocked off Hillsdale 69-44 Tuesday. Sherry and Weller each scored 16 points and Man Brown added 16. Hastings led 13-8 after one period and 30-24 at the half. The Saxons wrapped the contest up with a 20-12 third period advantage. Hastings lost to Coldwater last Friday 54-48. Brown had 18 in that game with Sherry adding 17. The jayvees are now 9-3 overall and 6-2 in lhe league. Early Spring fun? Willie Barry of Hastings tries to drive on friends Mike Sherry (left) and Brian Keech (back) as the three friends took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather Tuesday to play basketball on the courts behind Central School. Karate classes start Feb. 6 YMCA beginning karate classes start Feb. 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the junior high east gym. The emphasis is on self defense, karate techniques and conditioning. The class is taught by Steve Echtinaw. The cost is SI5. A kids class will also be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the same place. Nancy Ham­ mond and Diane Hawkins are the instructors. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574, Echtinaw 795-7155 or Hammond at 795-9766. ____________________ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1, 1990 — Page 11 Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winners: Bowling Results Thursday Angels McDonalds 1154-30; Stefanos 50-34; Barry Co. Real Estate 45-35; Key Cleaning Services 39%-44%; Hastings Mutual 38-46; Clays 37%-38%; Hastings Bowl 34-50; McDonalds 1 30-50. High Games and Series - R. Haight 186; D. Snyder 207-202-589; T. Allerding 136; B. Cantrell 181; P. Varney 137; B. Huss 148: L. Aspinall 171; J. Joseph 169; C. Williams 155; T. Daniels 209-516; C. Carr 166; C. Moore 168; B. Cuddahee 221-570: J. Hurless 181; S. Neymeiyer 171; D. Snider 181; S. Rose 175; L. Watson 179. Thursday Twisters B.D.S., Inc. 63-21; The Pink Panthers 45- 39; Geukes Market 44-40; Andrus Chevrolet 41-43; Hastings Mutual 41-43; Bowman Refrigeration 40-44; Century 21-Czinder 38-46; T’s Funland Day Care 37- 47; Tom’s Market 37-47; Goodwill Dairy 36-48. High Game - M. Smith 211; C. Nichols 165; K. Sutfin 166; D. Catlin 156; D. Kelley 197; C. Hawkins 179; J. Hurless 166; C. Hurless 151; J. Gasper 160; S. Neymeiyer 212; L. Barnum 211; L. Colvin 191; D. Williams 154; M. Patten 172; D. Carpenter 165; S. Knickerbocker 199; S. Wright 179; D. Staines 164. High Game and Serie* - M. Smith 211-497; D. Kelley 197-502; J. Hurless 166-438; L. Barnum 211-566; L. Colvin 191-476; S. Knickerbocker 199-501. Pleasantview winners were Bobbi Parker (middle) along with Shauna Englehard. Eleanor Vonk is the teacher. Chris NorrisfeaCher DrByer and Principal Steve Youngs and student Bowierette* 3 Pomes Tack 54%-21%; Shamrock 48-28; Brittens Concrete 43-33; Heckers Ins. Agen­ cy 42-34; River Bend 40-36; D.J. Electric 38- 38; Kent Oil 38-38; O’Dells 34-42; Hastings Bowl 32-44; Nancys 29-47; Nashville Auto 38%-43%; Good Time Pizza 21-55. High Game - L. Elliston 239 and 231; D. Coenen23l. High Series - L Elliston 651; D Coenen 540; T. Christopher 516. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 46-30; Miller Carpets 46- 30; Deweys Auto Body 42-34; Superior Seafoods 41-35; Friends 41-35; Pioneer Apartments 39-37; Miller Real Estate 38-38; Mtchelob 36-40; Girrbachs 35-41; Ferrellgas 35-41; Music Center 35-41; Sir N Her 34-42; Cinder Drugs 34-42; Hastings Bowl 30-46. High Games and Series - M. Snowden 167; J. Mercer 180-503: E. Johnson 175; B. Jones 175; A. Swanson 173; R. Girrbach 187-505; D. Larsen 192; J. Ogden 161; S. Hanford 187-501; M. Kill 164; H. Service 173; E. Ulrich 169; B. Wieland 173; C. Jenkins 163; L. Perry 213; S. Vandenberg 181-513; S. Merrill 175; L. Tietz 177; W. Main 165; D. Burghodff 166; F. Schneider 180; D. Kelley 181-504; J. Soimes 161. Sunday Mixed Holy Rollers 48W-3116; Pin Busters 48'4*3116; Sandbaggers 4666-3316; We Don't Care 45-35; Really Rotlens 44-36; Gut­ terdusters 43-37; Hooter Crew 41-35; Alley Cats 40-40; Get Along Gang 40-40; Middlelakcrs 39'6-40'6; Greenbacks 38-42: Mar­ ried w/children 37-39; Thunderdogs 37-39; Die Hards 36-44; Chug-a-Lugs 35-45; Ogdcnilcs 34'6-45'6; Wanderers 33-43; Misfits 25'6-54'6./ Womens High Game and Series - T. Pen­ nington 157; V. Miller 172; L. Beyer 151; M. Bowman 148; B. Behmdl 192. 516; R. Prior 179; A. Sutliff 169; B. Seger 164; J. Ogden 167; C. Wilcox 174-507. Meas High Game and Series - C. Penn­ ington 224-589; B. Miller 178; K. Beyer 190-518; R. Bowman 181-523; R. Snyder 178; J. Woodard 242-221-182-645; R. Wan! 193: C. Haywood 192-563; M. Snyder 219-586; W. Friend Jr. 173; T. Hyatt 173. Wednesday P.M. Valley Realty 51-33; Nashville Locker 5016-3316; Varney’s Stables 4966-3416; Lifestyles 46-38; Mace's Pharmacy 4466-3966; Geukes Mkt. 4341; Easy Rollers 4341; Hair Care Center 406643'6; Welton's Heating 3945; Handy's Shins 37664666; Friendly Home Parties 30-54; DeLong'i Bail High Games and Serie* - E Mesecar 180-517; L. Elliston 188-514; V. Miller 183462; N. Varney 156442; B. Norris 180434; J. Gardner 180471; P. Castleberry 176453; D. Brewer 170456; D. Bums 156448; J. Penengill 147-393; C. Miles 160384; R Kuempel 152406; F. Schneider 180486: B. Reneau 154435: M. Brimmer 180; E. Vanauee 169; V. Slocum 171; P. Fredericks 168; S. Neymeiyer 161; S. Knickerbocker 158; T. Chriuopher 189; B. Blakely 176; J. Sanlnocencio 159; C. Wauon ■S3; N. Hummel 495. Thuradby A.M. Valley Realty 5166; Friendly Homes 51; Varneys 4766; Wold of Faith 4664; Open­ Mark-Open 46; Question Marks 45; Kloonermans 4316; Hummen 43; Vacanceys 42: Slow Pokes 4064; Bosleys 40; Krealive Komen 37; Gillocs Conn. 37; Leftoven 35; Northland Opt. 3364; Formula Realty 28. Good Games - M. Brimmer 169; B. Fisher 148; K. Mixer 143: P. Hamilton 182; K. Wyerman 183; A. Perez 177; C. Stuan 179; F. Schneider 176; P. Fisher 183; R. Kuempel 170; B. Norris 177; C. Bernet 151. High Series and Games - M. Atkinson 192-508; J. Mead 179-509; A. Eaton 163459; 1. Ruthniff 202499: L. Johnson 156413; B. Johnson 170450; S. Brimmer 178497; M. Stembrccher 135-384. „ ,Mcher John Merritt "d students Julie Krebs, Brian Kremer and Aen williams. Southeastern winners David Frisbey and Angela Bunce and teacher Robert Palmer. Northeastern teacher Don Schills (second from left) and students Kristen Norris, Lee Ann Miller and Damon Gonzales. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 1 2 3 3 6 7 8 9 VOLLEYBALL Lakeview .............................. 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Marshall................................................ 6:00p.m. WRESTLING League at Lakeview VOLLEYBALL Potterville Inv........................................9:00a.m. BASKETBALL at East Grand Rapids ........... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Pre-District VOLLEYBALL Albion........................................... 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL at Lakeview............................... 6:00 p.m. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ///...SUBSCRIBE! Wording causes confusion in sewer issue by Kathleen ScMt Staff Wriur Even thoufh a piece of paper aeis Ki Hope TowmHp by the Michigan Department of Natural Reaourcea Mid "permit." it really iant one. The document waa requeated early laat year by Hope Township for the development of a newer aystem at Wall Lake. "The subject line of the letter causes coofusioe," said Kevin Cook, of lhe DNR'i surface water quality division, permit section The paper is identified as a National Poliulaat Discharge Elimination System Permit Application. It should be called a "prelimi­ nary effluent limitation" paper, said Cook. Townahip Supervisor Patricia Baker said she and the township board knew that the document, which lives recommeadations and requiremenu retarding the proposed sewer system, was a preliminary explanation aad not really a permit The asaessment reads: "The above effluent limits and monitoring requiremenu are a preliminary review by staff. Further iateaaive review may be accessary when we receive your application for aa NPDES permit," said Cook. Baker said the board will not take the next step aad fill out an application until it makes an offer on property to be used as a sine for the lagoon and disdurge ares. Last week, residenu of lhe Cedar Creek area picketed outside lhe Cedar Creek Bible Church after Sunday service. A 37-ncre plot owned by the church is being considered as s Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League W-L Neils Ins............................................................. 9-2 Carls Market......................................................9-2 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 8-3 Superette..............................................................8-3 Archie Left......................................................... 7-4 Just For Fun....................................................... 4-7 Riverbend............................................................ 3-8 H. Mutual............................................................ 3-8 Miller Real Est.................................................. 2-9 Ftexfab................................................................. 2-9 A League Petersons.............................................................7-1 Benedict Farms................................................. 7-1 Hosey Farms......................................................3-5 Area Realtors.................................................... 2-6 Razors Edge........................................................ 1-7 B Minor K.C. Bobicks................................................... 10-0 Mid Michigan.................................................... 7-3 Country Kettle...................................................6-4 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 6-4 Larry Poll II....................................................... 6-4 Larry Poll 1.........................................................5-5 Cappon Oil........................................................ 4-6 Boomtown Boomers........................................4-6 Viking................................................................... 1-9 C&B Discount................................................... 1-9 B Major L.O. Merchants................................................3-1 Pastoors.............................................................. 3-1 Format............................................................... 2-2 L.E.C..................................................................0-4 Results C League - Carls Market 43 vs. Miller Real Estate 38; Neils Ins. 75 vs. Flexfab 28; Ar­ chies Leftovers 33 vs. Hastings Mutual 26; JAd Graphics 28 vs. Just For Fun 41; Superette 41 vs. Riverbend 19. B Minor League - Larry Poll I 55 vs. Mid­ Michigan 48; Mid Michigan 48 vs. K.C. Bobicks 49; Larry Poll II 67 vs. Viking 38. B Major League - Pastoors 66 vs. L.E.C. 47; L.E.C. 42 vs. Formal 46; Lake O Mer­ chants 64 vs. Pastoors 77; Lake O Merchants 48 vs. Format 54. _ A League - Hosey Farms 72 vs. Benedict Farms 77; Petersons 71 vs. Razors Edge 64. possible lagoon site by the sewer project's The townahip has made no offer on the property, said Baker. However, three reridemi of lhe area did submit a writtea offer with a down payment to the church this week. The lowaship has the power of condemnation, which allows it to buy land al "a fair price." from an unwilling seller. Nearly a year ago lhe engineer wrote Cook's office requesting a preliminary review and efflueat limitations for Cedar and Glass creeks. ere* said he contacted the Fisheries Divi­ sion, which said that both bodies me designa­ ted Southern Michigan Trout Streams. Be­ cause of the fish populations In Glam Creek, a discharge point would be an "absolute no­ no," said Cook. A discharge point into Cedar Creek would be acceptable, as long as it's downstream from Cedar Lake. "They (the Hdieries division) were not con­ cerned about a discharge in that area because of the (fish) population," said Cook. "I should indicate that the efflueat litaits we are allowing will protect the water quality Wamlnth." Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hasting* BANNER Call us to have youradvertising representative assist you with your marketing needs' The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 Hastings YMCA Youth Council's 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Over the Hill...................................................3-0 Neils Ins............................................................. 3-0 Nichols.................................................................3-0 Acme Hackers.................................................. 2-1 Superette............................................................. 2-1 Archies................................................................ 2-1 The Team....................... 2-1 TPs Gans..............................................................1-2 Congers............................................................... 0-3 Sparterines.......................................................... 0-3 Peoples Court................................... 0-3 . Garrisons............................................................ 0-3 Legal Notices STAT* OF BSKMOAN FMBATt COURT COUNTY OF BAMT FUOUCATMM NOTICC BkmbU Ratal* RiNs.mttlMI Estate of LESTER M. MONICA. Docoasad. Social Security No. 367-14-2227. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this bearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 2*. 1990 at 9:W a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Charles F. Monica requesting that Charles D. Monica be appointed personal representative of lhe estate of Lester M. Monica, deceased, who lived at 5766 Guernsey Lake Road. Deftan, Michigan and who died January 11,1990; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated January 29. 19*2 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs ot law of said deceased bo determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months ol the date of publication ol this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 29. 1990 CHARLES D. MONICA By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Raprasantativa 13550 West Ktngswood, Delton. Ml 49046 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE * FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 / (616) 945-3495 (2-1) f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DCMTUM ’485 I mMEDMTE DENTURE •335 I UfTERMMTURE •295 I PARTIAL DENTURE •335 I •All teeth arid molertals usee meet lhe high standards set by the American Denial Awn "Our on premises lob provide) individual 4 efficient service. •Free denture consultation 4 examination (616) 455-0810 If you see this young man on February 1st, give him a... -Boor Hsig" and wish him a ... Happy 15th. Love ... Mom & Dad •1.0. Himebough DDS •D.D White DDS "G. Mancewici DOS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1, 1990 Woman pleads guilty to drug smuggle attempt at jail J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman who attempted to smuggle a marijuana cigarette into lhe Barry County Jail by hiding it in her mouth pleaded guilty last week to reduced charges. Genia M. Powers, 19, of Grand Rapids, was stopped by jail officials before she en­ tered the facility Jan. 2 to visit her boyfriend. When a corrections officer asked her a ques­ tion, the officer noticed something shiny in Powers' mouth. "She asked me how my holidays were, and I said okay," Powers said. "She asked me what 1 had in my mouth, and I said gum." Authorities asked her to remove the object and found she was carrying the drug wrapped in cellophane wrapping in her mouth. Police believe she intended to pass it io her boyfriend when they kissed. In court last week. Powers pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of furnishing contraband to a prisoner, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail plus fines. In exchange, the more Mrioss charge of de­ livery of marijuana, a four-year felony of­ fense, will be dismissed when she is sen­ tenced March 7. Defense attorney Tim Trump asked Judge Richard M. Shuster to allow Powers to re­ main free on bond. Tromp said his diene would be entering a drug treatment program, was taking skills training al Grand Rapids Junior College and had a three-year-old child to take care of. Tromp added Powers had no previous con­ victions as an adult or a juvenile. Judge Shuster, however, cancelled Powers' bond and remanded her to the Barry County Jail to await sentencing. In other court business. Court News duced charge of uttering and publishing, a five-year-felony offense. In exchange, charges of uttering and publishing were dismissed by the prosecutor. Bender admitted to signing and cashing one $135 check, but he agreed to make restitution on other outstanding checks as part of his plea agreement Bender was placed on a three-year term of probation and ordered to enroll in a drug counseling program after his release from K •A Hastings man arrested in connection with the theft of money from the Holly Trol­ ley in December has been bound over to Cir­ cuit Court to face larceny charges. Robert J. Evans, 18, of 429 W. Apple St, was arraigned last week in court on the 10­ year felony offense. He stood mute to the charge, and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. A pretrial hearing was set for Feb 14. Hastings Police said Evans stole money from the cash box in December while riding the trolley. «A Middleville man, accused of breaking inlo a storage building and stealing beer from Crystal Flash last June, was arraigned last week in Circuit Court. Scott Wiersma, 21, of 7401 Robertson Road, stood mute to charges of breaking and entering and larceny in a building. The break­ ing and entering charge is a 10-year felony offense. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered, and a pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 14 be­ fore Judge Thomas S. Eveland. •A Hastings man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s home in December stood mute Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...Th» Hasting* BANNER •A Middleville man who forged a relative’s check and used the money to buy drags was sentenced last week lo serve one year in lhe Dairy County Jail. Jerry Bender, 21, of 335 Charles St, also was ordered to pay $1,060 in restitution and $1,200 in court costs. Bender pleaded guilty in December to a re- Caii948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. CLASSIFIEDS last week to a breaking and entering charge. Scott K. Spillane, 25, of 112 E. Center St., filled a written wavier of arraignment last week on the charge. A not guilty plea was entered and a pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 21. «A man facing larceny charges in connec­ tion with lhe theft of irrigation pipe stood mute last week in Circuit Court. Patrick M. Stamm, 21, of 360 N. Whit­ more Road, Hastings, had automatic not guiliy pleas entered on his behalf. A pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 14 before Judge EveMichigan State Police said the irrigation pipe was reported missing from the 7400 block of Middleville Road last July. The larceny charge is a five-year felony of­ fense. •Trial has been set for March 5 for a Battle Creek man accused of breaking into a rela­ tive's home. Eric A. Crane, 17, will stand trial March 5 on a charge of breaking and entering an occu­ pied dwelling, a 15-year-felony offense. The burglary was reported in August in the 700 block of Hickory Road in Johnstown Township. Crane remains free on bond. CHURCH,..cont/nu0d from page 1 "I think with that information in their hands, people can see very clearly. We have nothing to keep from anyone," he said, ad­ ding that the controversy has not created an "adversarial relationship." Branham said he thinks that circulation of information on the property, including the list price of $39,000, resulted in the offer by the three individuals. "Once they got their hands on that, they moved very quickly to make an offer," he said. Being in lhe middle, Branham said he can see both sides. He said he considers the church and community an "us" rather than an "us and them." But he also thinks the township is taking an undue bad rap. "There's a kx of insinuation that the town­ ship is not operating honestly," said Branham. “They're my friends, too." The land in question was purchased in late 1985 and early 1986, with plans of construct­ ing a new building on the site. The plot is within a mile of the existing church. The congregation had some minor work done on the land and had architectural drawcided to add to its existing facility, rather than build new. The land went up for sale in the spring of 1989. Branham said he didn't know the property was being considered for the Wall Lake pro­ ject until he received a call from the project's engineer, who had seen the "for sale" sign. Branham said he thinks lhe church is the wrong target of the protest by the Cedar Creek residents. "My personal opinion was lhat they should picket lhe township, not lhe church," said Branham. "I thought their protest was a good, dear demonstration of their feelings. "We feel like we’ve been dragged into this. (The property) happens to be right at the lo­ cation where the DNR says they must dis­ pose of lhe effluents." The HASTINGS BANNEP - Call ■615,9J8 8051 Help Wanted New local commer­ cial printing com­ pany needs 2 people for one and two color work. One to do camera, stripping, and plate making. One per­ for son press and bindery. Must have 5 years experience, be quality oriented, and have work good references. Clerical Copter crashes near Middleville ANTIQUE SHOW: Feb. 14 aad ll, 9aj».-5p^. 3 miles •era, ar lol* oa M44 at Boyce School. Sponsored by lunla County Historical petition open. Work 40 hour week, temp, to perma­ ATTENTION ATTENTION: Reva Schantz will celebrate her IOUi Birthday on Feb. 6th, How about a card shower at7205 Guy RA, Nashville, Mi. 49073, BEGINNING ROLLER SKATING LESSONS Hart­ ings RoU-A-Rama six Satur­ days, 13th, 20th, 27th, Feb 2nd, 10th, 27th. Ages 13 and under. Lesson only; 12:45 - 2:15 $3.00. Lessen & session; 12:45 430 $450. Skates included. For infannation call 948-2814. nent, must be customer oriented, Hastings area. Must be comfor­ table with computer, able to handle stress, and good with numbers. Sales help wanted. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Trammissfons. For dor information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Ptaro Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician asrimnL CaD ’ >o£8 Straight commission. Production WISE ■mnnu services 129 E. State St. P.O. Box 126 Hastings, MI 49058 Call (616) 948-4600 OUT OF TOWN TIDY HOV^ CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WINTER BLAHS!? Come in for a new Outward Appearance. Hakcuu, $7.00; Penns, $35.00; Frosts, $25.00; Tanning, $35.00 a month; Body Wraps, $25.00. 945-5353. Call 1-800-526-7298 :i3 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 •13 :13 :13 13 131 13! Happy Birthday SUPER BOY! 13; 13: 213 Feb. 3rd your going to :i3 be 13! ;13 Have a JOHN'* turning •13 good one! h3 Love, Mom, Dad, Jennie EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 ext. 9881. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 exL 9881. GENERAL HANDYMAN WANTED: Hone farm needs responsible, congenial, jack-ofall-lradcs, lo maintain tractors, bobcat, trucks, fences, automatic waterer, buildings and grounds. Some carpentry, mechanics, electrical, plumbing. Helpful lo have own tools, $5.50 an hour to start, Bonley Farms in Sunfield, 517-566-8114 or 5664927. PROGRAM MANAGER for after care services, Southwest Michigan Mental Health Agen­ cy is recruiting a masters level psychologist or social worker to manage the after care program. Experience working with the after care population is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 W. Green Sl, Hastings, Ml 49058. No phone calls. E.OX. WANTED only if you are a caring reliable non-smoking adult female that can supervise our foster care home in our absences. Must have very reli­ able references. Ph. 671-5183. MAKE MORE MONEYFull or Pait-limc. Men and women needed to sell our Profitable Line of Calendar?, Pens, Adver­ tising Gifts to Business Finns in your immediate business area. Earn Weekly Comissions. Set you own hours. Prompt, Friend­ ly Service form 81 Year Old AAA-1 Company. No Invest­ ment No Collections. Previous sales experience not required. Write: Kevin Peska, NEWTON MFG. CO., Dept. J15918, Newton Iowa, 50208 (515)792-4121. INSURANCE COVERAGE Far your... Individual Health • Form Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Life • Heme Auto • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, PAVE ot 945-3412 copter crashed into the ground near Payot Lake Road north of Bass Road. Authorities from the Michigan State Po­ lice Post in Wayland said Newland was trav­ eling from Holland to Detroit when he struck lhe tower about 10:40 a.m. Newland wu flying on automatic pilot when he bent down to check his log, a police spokeswoman said. When he looked up again he was unable to avoid hitting a television tower owned by WXMI-TV Channel 17 in Grand Rapids. Authorities said Newland severed a cable and damaged the nose, fuselage and rotors on his helicopter. A cable on the TV towers was severed in addition to other damages. Police and investigators from lhe Federal Aviation Administration continue to investi­ gate lhe accident PART TIME Inventory takers. In the Hastings area stores. Flex­ ible day boors, no weekends, no experience necessary, car needed. Send phone *, work history to;lCM468,3 University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601. OLD OREINTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. :13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 1 J-Ad Graphics News Service THORNAPPLE TWP. - A helicopter crashed to lhe ground Tuesday after the pilot struck a television antenna lower. The pilot, Larry J. Newland, 48, of Livo­ nia was not hurt when his Bell 222 Heli­ THREE BEDROOM HOUSE in Sunfield. S400. 517/321-1448. call after 5p.nt ’76 FIREBIRD: S2000 or best offer. After 4pm, 623-8243. Water rescue turns into false alarm A call of a fisherman through the Ice on Big Cedar Lake Wednesday sent fire trucks, ambulances, a dive team and even a helicopter screaming to Ganson's Resort only to find it was a false alarm after about 20 tense minutes. Rescue workers from Intertakes Ambulance, the Barry County Sheriff s Department, the Barry Township Police Department, the Delton Fire Department and Careflight were unable to locate a hole In the Ice or any fishing gear left behind, said Detective Ken DeMott. DeMott said the caller had seen a man on the Ice, and when he looked again, the man was gone. As It was, two fisherman had moved across the lake, apparently out of the caller's view. The search was called off when the men were found safe. “We'd rather It end this way," said DeMott to one of the fishermen, Leonard Shumate of Battle Creek. (Banner photos) Police Beat Driver nabbed for drunken driving Teen seriously Injured In accident HOPE TWP. - A motorist arrested last week for drunken driving was driv­ ing with more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit, police said. Maris Arvids Zeimanis, 42, was taken into custody Jan. 24 after crash­ ing into a tree in a one-car accident Michigan State Police Trooper Terry Klotz said Zeimanis wu driving north ooM-43 north of Walldorff Road when he left the east side of the road, landed in ditch and struck a tree. Troopers arriving on the scene found Zeimanis lying across the front seal of his 1970 Ford van. Officers Mid Zeimanis would not get out of the car, and he was carried to lhe police cruiser and taken to the Bony County Jail. BARRY TWP. - O« tea wu eeriouily iajurod Maday tight it a highipeed rollover Occident that left him trapped in the car. Extractioe crewa from Delton and Hickory Corner, fire deparuaeau were celled to ream Cecil Buchuaaa. 16. from the from roal of the car filled with five leeae, all from the Delta wee. Buchanan auffend several broken riba tad a brakea back fatal 130 acddent a M-Unar Sheffield Rood. He wu lined ia fair coadhia Wednesday al Bergen Medical Center in KalamaKO Berry Towmhip Police Chief Merk Kik laid the car, driven by Paul Seilheimer, 16. was eouthbound a M-4J when Seilheimer lot control on lhe tarp westbound curve u Gull Lake end left lhe road. "They bounced off four eigne, two tract aad rolled aad rolled,- Kik laid. The roiled one attest tree thuea* Scilbeimcr wu taken to Peanock Hoapilal for treatmeal. Three other leeae la the car, agea 14 lo It, were not injured, police Mid. Crewe front Gull Lake, iMeriakea and Mall City ambulancer responded to die acctdal Kik laid Buchaaaan wu not wearing a Beat bell, bet it remain unclear if Seitheimer wu wearing a belt The cue remains under investigation. He registered .24 percent on a chemi­ cal breath lest and was lodged for drunken driving. Troopers said Zeimanis did not know whether he had been wearing ■ seat bek, but he was not injured in the accident Driver, 16, hurt in collision RUTLAND TWP. - A 16-year-old driver was hurt Sunday night when he struck a tree head-on. Moses A. Sinclair, of 3475 TiHotson Lake Road, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the 11:15 p.m. accident on West Quimby Road east of Tanner Lake Road. Sinclair told Barry County Sheriffs deputies he lost control of the car he was driving when a deer ran acron the road and he swerved to avoid hittiag the animal Deputies said Sinclair was driving east on Quimby oa a curve when he left the north siJc of the road and hit the tree. Sinclair, who was not wearing a seal belt at the time, was taken lo Pennock by passersby. Two arrested in Arby's theft Ex-Prairieville chief joins Hastings police J-Ad Graphics News Service Former Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock no longer has to worry about bud­ gets, schedules or annual performance reviews for anyone but himself. Pennock has resigned his position in Prairieville after five years to join lhe Hast­ ings City Police as a patrolman. But Pennock said he doesn’t mind that he isn't running the show any longer. "I am happy to be here," Pennock said this week. "I really would rather work for some­ one else." Pennock began work Jan. 23 as the 10th officer on the city force. He fills a slot left empty in November when former Patrolman Michael Leedy was named deputy chief. A three-man board made up of Police Chief Jerry Sarver, Sgt. Cliff Morse and Leedy se­ lected Pennock out of pool of six applicants for the position. Sarver said Pennock's experience in law enforcement and his knowledge of the area counted in his favor for the position. "We each rated Mr. Pennock as the highest qualified and best candidate," Sarver said. The board also considered how well each candidate would work with the rest of the de­ Olney is a Prairieville resident with a de­ gree in law enforcement. Ellsworth is cur­ rently attending a police academy. pariment and the likelihood they would re­ main for several years. "Typically, you look at do they like Hast­ ings or are they just using this as a stepping stone?" Sarver said. During his training period, Pennock will work the 4 p.m. to midnight shift. Later he will work lhe department's swing shift, which fills in for vacancies created by vacations, illness and other absences. In Prairieville Township, Douglas Selvidge, a former officer in Prairieville and Pennfield townships, was named acting chief. Selvidge also has worked with lhe Calhoun County Sheriffs Department, with the Kalamazoo city police department and as a federal investigator. Prairieville Township has replaced two of­ ficers since November. Joel Funk joined lhe Middleville Police Department in November and Thomas Hurst left in December to join the Michigan State Police. The Prairieville board appointed Sandy Ol­ ney as a part-time officer and named Curtis Ellsworth a reserve officer. HASTINGS - A disgruntled former employee and a friend were arrested Friday ia coaeectioa with the disappearance of $316 from Arby’s Restaurant in December. Ex-employee Raymood E. Erickson and Timothy Lee Barr, both of 2300 W. Quimby Road, were arraigned Friday on two counts of breaking and entering and larceny over $100. Twelve employees at the store were suspects when the money was discovered missing Dec. 23 from a locked money bog left in a briefcase in the store's office. Hastings Police Investigator Jeff Pratt said Erickson, But and a third friend drove to the store and dropped Erickson off. "Erickson told them to drive around and meet him in a few minutes," Pratt said. Erickson found a west side door accidently had been left unlocked and went in the store, Pratt said. "He walks in, realizes he is the only one there, and goes to lhe manager's office," Pratt said. "He said he only went in to grab a few quarters to grab a pop." But Erickson found a briefcase in the office, pried it open and found a money deposit bag, Pratt said. Knowing where the key was kept, Erickson opened the bag, took $316 and left 86 cents, Pratt said. The suspects used lhe money lo buy food and car parts for Barr's car, Pratt said. Student hurt in crash at school DELTON - A Delton Kellogg High School student leaving school wu seri­ ously injured last week in pulling out of the school perking tot Teri Renee Brierty, 17, of Richland, was hospitalized after the 3:15 p.m. ac­ cident Jaa. 24. Briefly, who was not wearing a seat bek, underwent surgery and was released from Pennock Hoqrkal oa Friday, a hoeoital sookesnran said. MtehigU Sue Polke Mid Brierty WM pulling out of the driveway when she failnd to stop for traffic a Delta Rad. Ab eMtbound ar, driven by Brenda La Lyons, 16, struck Brierl/s cu brondsidc. Lyons, at 14112 Kane Road, Plainwell, Mid he wualy about 40 to 50 feet away when Brierty pulled out and he wu unable io avoid the aeddeo. Trooper Mike llukamp Mid Briefly received a ciuiia fur failure to yield the right ot way. Lyonr, who wu belted, sought his own treatment for minor injuriei, troopers said. $1,100 In tools taken from home ASSYRIA TWP. - Authorities are investigating the theft of over $1,100 in tools from a home in the far southeastern corner of the county. Several power tools and hand tools were reported missing Jan. 19 from the home in the 10,000 block of Huff Road, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Mamie Mills. A burglar used a small screwdriver to pry open a locked door leading from the garage to the home. Items taken include a circular saw, an industrial drill, a voltage tester, dry wall tools, carpenter toots, wrenches and tool boxes. A cassette tape and radio also was stolen. Neighbors reported seeing three teen boys in the neighborhood who were asking about cars parked at the victim's home, but authorities have no suspects in lhe case. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-02-08.pdf 469ff32ee09a4797729090e356dea704 PDF Text Text News Briefs Courthouse facelift work is progressing Radioactive site selection explained See Story on Page 10 See Story on Psge 5 See Photos on Page 3 Local girls’ sports have come long way Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 forMouMy. M>. 12, ■ the County SM The Lafieleuve Codec » ^oneond Hastings at St Root Banner A Rad Crae, Hood drive to actaMM lar 11 ab. v S r* r. ft. Im Ctadi JaycaM to offer Cedar Creek residents want say in sewer plan by Eiatare Gflbert Life for many Cedar Creek area residents taan’t been the same since they discovered that proposed plans for a sewer system three miles away would affect their neighborhood. Since mid-January an energetic group of concerned citizens have attended meeting after meeting, talked to state officals, biologists, hydrogeologists, Michigan United Conservation Club officials and other organizations; and formally organized an elated for March 3 Ike fifth annual “Walk for Warmth“ association. For Peggy Slap, news that the proposed Wall Lake sewer plan called for discharge in­ to Cedar Creek and a sewage lagoon within a half mile of her home has temporarily put her normal life on hold. Slap, named secretary-treasurer of the Cedar Creek Association, even canceled a February vacation to slay involved with help­ ing to sort out the facts of the situation. To stop the discharge into Cedar Creek is a primary concern of area residents, said Slap, who has been spending about 50 to 60 hours a week researching the proposed project with others to uncover facts and find out what rights citizens have. “We’re not against Wall Lake having a sewer system,” she said. “We just feel there are real prudent and feasible alternatives that can be considered and we’re researching them at this time. "We’re all for them cleaning up their lake. We just don’t want the trade-off to be Cedar Creek,” she said. Odon from a sewage lagoon in the Cedar Creek area and the possibility of leakage are other concerns being expressed by the residents. Stap said. “They do allow a certain percentage of leakage from this type of lagoon system,” she added, and residents are worried about laakaee affecting the groundwater supply. 07,000. "If it does leak, is it going to leak into our groundwater and affect our whole area? Thai kind of scares us,” Stap said. Cedar Creek is a state-designated trout stream, she also pointed out. “We want to keep the quality of the water high because of the trout." And the official township zoning map designates Cedar Creek as part of a natural river zone district, with certain protections, Stap said. According to ordinances, the township abides by the slate's Natural River Act. she said. A large group of Cedar Creek area citizens is expected to attend Monday's Hope Township Beard meeting to express concerns and ask questions about the sewer project. They also hope to convince the board to look at some alternatives. The Cedar Creek group is interested in seeking a good long-term solution for the best possible sewer system(s) for the area and alternatives for handling discharge, rather than having it flow into creeks, rivers and lakes. Slap said. “We’re really thoroughly researching this because we want to find some good alter­ natives that will work for Wall Lake,” Stap Some of those alternatives are being used successfully in other places, they said. “I called the DNR and they are going to send me a master list of all the different sewage treatment plants in Michigan so we can investigate land application possibility and show where its been very successful. Both said they wish that Hope Township could work with Barry and Prairieville townships on a sewer system that would serve the entire area’s needs. "Making it a heated issue, that’s really not our goal at all," said Norris, who owns pro­ perty across from a site that has motived serious consideration for the lagoon location. “We just want what we feel is proper." Both said they are concerned with what they call “misinformation” that has been given by Township Board officials. Officials since have corrected some of the information. Sm SEWER PLAN, P»g»11 Two ottha concamod ettisna m the Cedar Creak ns M Eugene Norrie (left) Mid Peggy Step, secretary-treasurer of the Cedar Creek Association. Stap holds some of the documents she has accumulated In recent weeks to oppose discharge from a proposed Wall Lake sewer system from entering said. “You know what I’d really like to see the town board do? Not look at this whole project so short-sightedly because Barry County is a beautiful county with a lot of lakes. I think the townships need to work together for a long­ term plan.. .If they could look long term at an ecologically safe system that isn’t going to pollute all the inner streams of Michigan. “Dilution is not the solution io pollution," said Cedar Creek resident Eugene Norris. "We're researching ocher alternatives such as land application and spray irrigation (for the processed sewage). There are ocher alter­ natives without having to discharge into the creek,” Stap laid. 2 wit r^Mtoa ■ » a.*. ■« kfcM A special planning committee tee been getting things ready for the upcoming student Loaoerenip rorum ■ «120 S. Brarian to HMk*. kcc next Thursday Ths group Tuesday attended a training session. Pictured are (seated, from left) Amy Ferris, Hastings, Delton students to be in leadership forum next Thursday Naw Maple Grove by David T.Yoaag Editor Sixty youngsters from Hastings High School and 40 from Delton will head for Kellogg Community College next Thursday to take part in a special Student Leadership Richard Spitzer at Nashville has been Bpciawif as Be replacement for Morns Forum. The conference which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. IS at an auditorium and several classrooms on the KCC campus, will include five sessions with speakers, a students-only discussion period and a question-and-answer program with a reaction tWOo'dMOI Spoor u preeideot of (he Maple Valley Athletic Booelerr and coaches fifth aad sis* pade baakatban. and baaetall aad football in (he Nashville chairman of the Boosters Bingo and has been a member of citizens’ committees. Three jazz bands will play Monday The Hastings. Lakewood and East Kentwood jazz bands will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Lakewood High School. Each of the groups is expected to per­ form four of five numbers during the tri­ band concert. Mora Nows Briof • AppMronPo0«12 Early spring cleanup? Taking advantage of unseasonably warm weather, crews from the city of Hastings were out cutting tree limbs along Jefferson Street Tuesday. Shown here is Tom Lyons raking up some of the downed branches. Temperatures have averaged over 10 degrees above normal highs for this time for year. Weather forecasters said the cool weather might return for the weekend. panel. Jeanne Jarvis, assistant principal at Hastings High School and one of the coor­ dinators for the event, said the forum’s chief purpose is to promote communication bet­ ween students and school officials. “The goal is to stimulate students and to get them thinking about issues in education today, and then to ask questions of their school of­ ficials," she said. “We want them to get com­ fortable with discussing school-related topics and to pose questions.” The sophomore, junior and senior students from the two schools were selected differently. At Delton, teachers made recommendations and principal James Corstange made the final selections. At Hastings, they were selected by recommendations from social studies teachers and from memberships in Student Council and other groups. The «M0 split was done to match up stu­ dent representation with the schools’ populations. The day of the forum will start with five presentations from guest speakers. Each stu­ dent will hear two of the five, as the 100 youngsters will broken up into five groups of 20. The five sessions will be: — “How to Make a Million. " with Preston Runyon, who works with an investment firm in Kalamazoo. Runyon will talk about how a student can make investments now. even without a full-time job. — “Decision Making,” with Tim James, former prevention specialist with Barry Coun­ ty Substance Abuse Services. James, now af­ filiated with Kentwood Sales, will focus on critical decisions that must be made after graduation from high school. — “Non-traditional Male Roles." with Jeff Collins, a male nurse at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. — “Non-traditional Female Roles." with Mamie Mills, a deputy with the Barry County Sheriff's Department. — “Politics.” with Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. After the sessions, the students will have lunch and then break up again into five groups of 20 for discussions. The goal will be for rach to come up with at least two questions to ask of a special “reaction panel." The panel will be made up of Corstange: Hastings Superintendent Carl Schocssel; Bruce Krueger, teachers* union representative at Hastings; Glen Weever, president of the Delton Board of Education; State Represen­ tative Robert Bender; and Amy Phillips of Delton, student representative. Jarvis said that not only should the students benefit from the exchange, but also the members of the reaction panel. "It will give them (panel members) some real insight into how a student group is reac­ ting to issues today,” she said. Coordinating the program with Jarvis are Sue Drummond and Sherry Styf of the Barry County Intermediate School District and Marie Knapp, counselor al Delton Kellogg High School. Though the forum will include 100 students, 10 of them, five from Delton and five from Hastings, have been working together on a special planning committee since last November. The committee has elected Tom Wiswcll of Hastings as chairman. Joining him on the special panel are Amy Ferris. Heidi Cook. Julie Goff, Denise Noto and Renee Harris of Delton and Nick Williams. Dave Oom, Cindy Purgcil and Travey Keller of Hastings. Jarvis said the planning group has done most of the work on preparing for the forum. “My role is to monitor their progress and Sm LEADERSHIP, Page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 8, 1990 Curtain going up... Local flutist to perforin with youth symphony Tit daGoa, Gaofl Qbeor and the cast ot ■Greasa" practice thek move* Io ■Bom to Hand Jiva* The Heatings High School vocal music department wil produce the show Feb. 22,23 and 24 et Central Auditorium. Gooff Gfceon. as Danny, straggles to remove his class ring to give Io Sandy, played by Arma Solms. The Broadway-hit "Grease' teds the tale of the typical lives of typical teens at a typical 1957 high school. Hastings High School brings Grease’ to Central Auditorium J-Ad GnpMa Nnn Stndu The taiuk, the moves, the Is* action and food limes at the fabulous fifties return thia month la Hastings High School', musical production of the Broadwsy smssh hit "Cresse." Directed by Patricia LaJoye and MaryMartha Metaady, the euhuilauic cast of stagers, dancers sad acton will present 'Grease' at I pan. Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Written during the esriy 1970s, when the first wave of 30a nostalgia qiread across the the country, the charscun of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dombrowski are as appealing to­ day aa they were when John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought them to the sil­ ver screen over 10 years ago. Hastings High School seaion Geoff Gib­ son u Danny, Anna Solutes as Saady, Barry Gibson as Kenickie, and Trudy Cole as Rizzo, lead the cast through the typical ups and downs of teen-age life In an big city high school in 1937 - falling in love, breaking up Supporting cast members include Natye Allyn, Jenny Bender, Lewis Bolton, Paul Buchanan, Jill Clark, Chuck Cook, KameU deOoa, Tia deGoa, Kevin De Vault. Eric Gz- haa, Jennie Gldley, Rachell Haas, Shayae Horan, Tracy Kenfield, Dione Leas, Due Markley, Melody Morgan end Addia Sears. Tickets arc available at the door or from any Hastings High School choir student. Mess see $4 for adults, S3 for senior citizens sad students. and getting back together again. TH HUT 1X18**... 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Our Factory Rap will be here all day Friday, Feb. 9 with his complete line of Diamonds & Colored Stone Jewelry for your selection._________________ 122 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 “Grand happening Gilmore Jewelers® "In the heart of Hastings" 102 E. State St., Hastings X 945-9572 J-Ad Graphics News Service BATTLE CREEK — Hastings High School flutist Lisa Kelley will be a guest soloist with the Battle Creek Youth Orchestra and the Junior Strings at a winter concert al 3 p.m. Sunday al Lakeview High School. Conducted by Pamela Starrett Ingalls, the Battle Creek Youth Orchestra will present a program of varied styles and periods of music, including the Overture to the Magic Flute by Mozart and the Pelleaus and Melisande Suite by Gabriel Faure. The featured work on the program will be the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Bach with special guest soloists. Kelley will perform the flute solo and the violin solo will be played by Susan Sackrider, a senior at the Battle Creek Academy. Guest artist Matthew Hazelwood, the recently appointed muw director of the Battle Creek Symphony, will appear as keyboard soloist for the Bach number. The Junior Strings, conducted by Alice Hammond, will present the premiere perfor­ mance of Reflections. This will represent the first time the group has performed a composi­ tion by one of its members, violinist Alana Foote, an eighth-grade student at the Battle Creek Academy, with her sister Angela, a junior at the same school. Also on the program will be a performance by the Junior Strings ensemble. It is DoReMi from “The Sound of Music," the Minuet from the Haffner Symphony by Mozart and a Surftmia by Telemann. Ticket* for the concert may be purchased al the door. They are available for $3 for adults and $2.50 for senior citizens and students. For more information, contact Mary Butler at 962-8088 or Helen Hammond at 963-6694. The Battle Creek Youth Orchestra is cur­ rently in its 24th season and sponsors three different musical ensembles for area student musician*. The 50-member Youth Orchestra is composed of primarily senior and junior high school age musicians. The Junior Strings is a string ensemble of approximately 25 upper elementary and junior high school age musicians. i things at are Hodges Jewelry” Open Fri. til 8 p.m. With the 1990 FeopteCare campaign ending its first month. Consumers Power Company and the Salvation Army has announced that $196,139 had been contributed before the beginning of February. The PeopleCare program raises money for Che Salvation Army's public assistance pro­ grams aimed at helping the elderly, those with low incomes and the unemployed. Leet year the PeopleCare campaign brought the highest amount of money in the history of the program, with $540,639 being mode available to help the needy. White the cam­ paign hnt no established fundraising target, officiate of the two organizations were pleased with (he amount of contributions to dale. ‘ ‘We are hopeful that our customers will set a new record of linnetinns in 1990," said Carl L. English, executive director of cutiomer service for (he utility. "We're asking customers to check the box on their January bill to pledge at tenet $3 and donated even more if they can." Consumers Power customers were asked to make a one-time $3 donation to PeopleCare by marking a box on their January bill. The amount of the pledge will be added to their February bill. More than $3 can be contributed, according to English, by writing a check to "The Salva­ tion Army/PeopteCare” aad using the return envelope enclosed with the January bill. If you have misplaced the envelope, the check can be seal to PeopleCare, c/o Consumer* Power Company, 212 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, 4920). In addition to the customer contributions, which totaled $340,639 in 1989, Consumers Power is making available $200,000 in bill credits, which the Salvation Army can use to help needy people with their utility bills. Until 1989, the utility's bill credit contribution had been $100,000. English said the company doubted its mat­ ching bill credit contribution to $200,000 in recognition of the tremendous customer response to PeopleCare. The bill credits are targeted for the utility’s residential gas and electric customer* and are available on a last­ resort baste when no other form of energy assistance can be obtained. This is the eighth year that the two organizations have sponsored the program. PeopleCare was started in 1983 at the sugges­ tion of Consumers Power employees as an of­ fshoot of informal food and clothing drives for the needy that employees had organized in various areas of the state. Lt. Cd. Clarence W. Harvey, divisional commander of the Salvation Army, said his organization uses the PeopleCare funds to help provide food, housing, energy and other necessities to the needy. Nearly 27,000 peo­ ple statewide received assistance through PeopleCare in 1989, he said. The Salvation Army has sole responsibility for determining eligibility for assistance and help is not limited to customers of Consumers Power, Harvey added. Since its inception PeopleCare has raised nearly $2.3 million. Hastings High School senior Usa Kelley will perform a flute solo st the Battle Creek Youth Orchestra's winter concert Sunday at Lakeview High School. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 — Page 3 Getzen murder trial to open Monday by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Michael J. Getzen, accused of gunning down his sister-in-law, will face open murder charges Monday when trial begins in Barry County Circuit Court. The 30-year-old Orangeville man is a sus­ pect in a domestic dispute last Jane that led to the death of Brenda Sue Kurr, 17, of Hast­ ings. The shooting began with an argument be­ tween Getzen and his estranged wife, Teresa, but ended with Kurr's death when she at­ tempted to phone police. The fight began June 3 when Kurr accom­ panied Teresa Getzen to her husband’s home on Mullen Road to pick up the couple’s chil­ dren. Teresa, who was separated from her husband, was living in Hastings. When the Getzcns began to argue and Michael Getzen struck his wife, Kurr went to the telephone to call the police, authorities said. Detective Sgt. Ron Neil said Cetzen struck Kurr twice, knocked her to the floor and shot her twice. Teresa Getzen fled the home with her hus­ band following behind. Police said Getzen pointed his handgun at her, but Teresa ducked behind a car and no shots were fired. Kurr died June 17 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries to the face and head. She had been on life support systems and never regained consciousness during her twoweek hospital stay, authorities said. Getzen was arrested two days after the shooting when he appeared at his father-in­ law’s Middleville home. Michigan Stare Po­ lice said he was armed with a handgun, sev­ eral knives and more than 200 rounds of ammunition when he was arrested. Immediately after the shooting Getzen fled the area in his blue Chevrolet pick up truck. Police believed he heading toward Newaygo County, but the following day his pickup was discovered south of Allegan. Police said Getzen’s vehicle became stuck in mud, and he abandoned it and stole a 1978 Buick he found nearby. Two days after the shooting, Getzen ap­ peared in a dense swamp behind his father-in­ law's house near Middleville. The father-in­ law saw Getzen, pulled a shotgun and held him until police arrived. From Getzen and the Buick parked three miles away, police collected a XL caliber Interior of courthouse getting a change offace semi-automatic rifle equipped with a view scope and a 50-round ammunition clip. Po­ lice also seized a XL caliber semi-automatic pistol, 200 to 250 rounds of ammunition and several knives. In addition to the open murder charge, Get­ zen faces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of using a firearm to commit a felony. Getzen was bound over to circuit court in October on the open murder charge after a preliminary examination and competency hearing in 56th District Court Authorities had delayed the case io conduct a forensic psychiatric examination to deter­ mine Getzen’s competency to stand trial. After arraignment in October, the case was delayed again when defense attorney Charles Sautter asked for additional tests for his client. Getzen has remained in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond since his arrest. County Coordinator Judy Peterson stands In the room on the third floor that will be her new office when restoration work Is complete. Kalamazoo girl dies after car rolls over J-Ad Graphics News Service HOPE TWP. - A 16-year-old Kalamazoo girl who was thrown from a car died Tuesday when the vehicle rolled over on top of her. Two more passengers were seriously hurt in the one-car accident on Stevens Road east of Miller Road near Jones Lake. Angel Lee Branch was pronounced dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Driver John C. Roglic, 17, of Kalamazoo, was listed in stable condition Wednesday at Pennock, said a hospital spokeswoman. Branch's 17-month-old daughter, Ashley Marie, who also was thrown from the vehi•cle, was listed in stable condition al Pen­ nock. Authorities said the accident shortly before 8 p.m. may have been caused when Ruglic looked back at a car following him to see if he recognized the driver and lost control of the car on a sharp curve. "Right where Miller Road turns into Stevens Road, there is quite a bad curve there," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Framing has already been Installed to block-off the north entrance to the courthouse so an elevator can be installed there to make the building han­ dicapped accessible. Olejniczak. "Thai's where they lost control." The 1985 Mercury Monarch crossed the center of the road, left the north side of the roadway and rolled over at least twice before coming to a rest on its wheels 80 feet from the road, Olejniczak said. The infant landed 15 feet away from the vehicle, but Branch was trapped underneath, Olejniczak said. Rear seat passengers Charles Borden, 15, of Kalamazoo, and Yamileth M. Tejada, 18, of Paw Paw, were treated and released at Pen­ nock Hospital after the accident Olejniczak said Wednesday he was not sure if any of the passengers were wearing a seat belt, but he suspected neither Branch nor her daughter seated on her lap were restrained. Authorities do no* believe speeding, drop or alcohol were factors in the accident, but the investigation remains open. Rescue workers from Delton Fire Depart­ ment, Hastings Ambulance, Interlakes Am­ bulance and Gull Lake Ambulance assisted at the scene. Only a pile of old Insulation currently fills this room on the third floor. Commissioner Orvin Moore Is shown looking at the area that will soon be converted to office space for the county coordinator's secretary, the Veteran's Trust Office and a waiting room. The beam shown across the photo will be raised during the rennovation. 4-year-old local girl injured in shooting by Jeff Kaczmarczk Staff Writer HOPE TWP. - A 4-year-old girl almost lost an eye Monday when her brother accidentally fired a loaded shotgun inches away from her face. The girl suffered powder bums and was nicked over her right ear by a fragment of the 20-gauge shell fired by her 8-year-old brother. Drs. Michael Nosanov and Kimberl; Norris at Pennock Hospital operated on th' girl to clean the powder burns and close ■. cut near her right eye. She was released Tuesday from Pennock Hospital and returned home. Her father said his daughter is doing well. "She's doing just fine. It sounds a lot worse than it is," the father said. "She just had one stitch and a powder bum." "We were just lucky," he added. Barry County Deputy Sheriffs Robert Abendroth and Jay Olejniczak said the children were playing in the basement of their home on Cedar Creek Road when the accidental shooting occurred Monday afternoon. The children had built a lent in one comer of the basement and were pretending to camp. They had collected a shotgun barrel and several empty shell casings and put them in the tent when the boy found a 20 gauge shotgun hidden behind a basement freezer in the next room. The boy told deputies he wu sitting ou a couch with the weapon. He pulled the trigger and it fired a shot across the room while his sister was standing near him. "He touched it off and grazed her in the right eye," Abendroth said. "She was standing pretty close to the barrel when it happened " The girl went upstairs to her mother, and her brother put the gun back behind the freezer. Deputies found it later while searching the basement The boy denied he had loaded the gun himself and did not know it had been loaded when he fired it "He’s shook up," Olejniczak said. "He didn't really know what was going on." The children's father, however, told deputies he does not keep loaded weapons in the house. Deputies said the powder bums looked as if The dust is starting to fly and an occasional bat makes an appearance on the third floor attic of the Barry County Courthouse, which Is undergoing renovation to transform the third and fourth floors Into usuable space. Much of the existing Interior architecture, such as the arched doorways and brick walls will be preserved as part of the decor. The archway at the top of this photo will actually be the entrance to the new county commissioners meeting room on the proposed fourth floor. The celling rafters will be clean­ ed and left exposed on that level. they would leave a permanent scar. "She had massive powder tatooing around l«r eye," Abendroth said after he saw her Monday afternoon. But the girl's mother said her daughter should have little scaring from the accident, though she may need minor cosmetic surgery in the future. "They did a remarkable job. There should be little scaring," she said. "They worked on it, and it cleaned up very well." Ex-police car tires slashed J.Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS - Tires were reported slashed on three cars last Thursday, including a former police vehicle parked at Renner Ford. Hastings Police, who had traded the cruiser in for a new car, dropped the car off at Renner Ford, 1310 N. Michigan Ave., last Thursday. The next morning Renner employees found all four tires had been slashed and the car had been egged during the night. Deputy Police Cnief Mike Leedy said the vehicle had been stripped of police gear, but the department shield was still painted on the doors. ’’Apparently they though it was still a po­ lice vehicle because of the markings," Leedy said. Also that night on the northeast side of town, two more cars were damaged. Police said a car parked in the 600 block of East State Road and in the 600 block of North Wilson Street also had tires slashes. Tires on the right side of both cars were damaged. Police believe the same culprit is responsible for all three slashings. Barry County Commissioner Orvin Moore, chairman of the County Facilities and Property Committee, checks on progress of the work on the third floor (attic) of the County Courthouse. Here, Bob Parsons of Zimmer­ man Plumbing and Heating, Installs pipe in the area that will be a third floor restroom. The proposed elevator will come up to the second floor In this area, previously a restroom, adjacent to the circuit courtroom. The area near the proposed elevator on this floor will serve as a holding cell for jailed Inmates who appear in court. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 Viewpoint = Leadershipforum puts academics in limelight There is some validity to the criticism that athletes seem to get the headlines and press clippings while academics too often get overlooked. However, historically it has been difficult to find ways to publicize academic feats consistently. Let's face it, when Johnny or Jane gets an "A" in chemistry, it might show up on the honor roll list, but that's about all. If Johnny or Jane scores 20 points in a varsity basketball game, it is duly reported in a headlined story. Many students go to school every day and learn, but such "commonplace" achievements are not developments that are going to raise eyebrows or make headlines. So it is with some joy that we can report on some academic activities. Stories, complete with pictures and headlines do appear in this publication. Another in a series of examples is the Student Leadership Forum next Thursday at Kellogg Community College. Some of Hastings' and Delton's finest young minds will be in Battle Creek to challenge and be challenged. One hundred students from the two schools will take part in the event, and the goal is to get young people more involved in communicating with school officials about issues. The program also might give administrators and teachers some valuable information about what the leaders of tomorrow are thinking. Another nice thing to see is groups from the Hastings and Delton student bodies working together rather than being opponents, like they are required to be in the athletic arena. This leadership forum was developed by the State Department of Education and is being coordinated by the Barry County Intermediate School District and the two local districts. These ideas and efforts should be applauded. They not only helped bring about a potentially challenging and rewarding activity, but also have afforded the public an occasional opportunity to put academics in the limelight, where perhaps it belongs. Has export enhancement worked? Crackdown on cannibus unwarranted 1 am deeply disturbed by our government’s recent crackdown on marijuana consumers, and by the irrational misinformation cam­ paign against cannabis use that has constituted unabated over 50 years. Today, the major arguments against mari­ juana (also known as cannabis or hemp) are as follows: Legalizing cannabis would create more users. The potency of cannibus has increased, therefore is more dangerous. Cannabis is detrimental to one's health. Here are the facts: Marijuana was made legal in the Netherlands in the late 1960s. According to H.W. Janssen, a narcotics officer located in Heerten, the percentage of marijuana users fell dramatically after legalization. Currently, about 1.5 percent of the Dutch population uses cannabis. The percentage of users in this country is at least 15 limes higher. According to a study published in the Kan­ sas Law Review (vo. 36), the percentage of THC in cannabis confiscated by the Drug En­ forcement Agency has remained stable over in any substantial way. We hear that wheat stocks are at a dangerously low level, then whatever happen­ ed to the law of supply and demand that some people preach as gospel? Where is all of that market orientation we hear so much about? Why does it only work when stocks are Hgh and the price going down? There has to be a better way to conduct world trade in agricultural commodities. This yearly cheap price bidding war makes no sense. It is time the U.S. stopped believing the myth that we are the only ones who should be able to produce and export agricultural com* modifies. Every other nation with productive capacity wants food security. Without supply management there will always be suiptas commodities to be disposed of. Better than everyone bidding cheap com­ modities every year, let’s try negotiating market allocation and at prices fair to the pro­ ducer. This will likely mean production con­ trol of some kind, but why should the world continue mining its precious sou so everyone can sell farm commodities below the cost of Michigan Fanners Union Give the gift of... To the Editor— Bravo! and thanks. Having experienced feelings of disbelief and frustration involving Michigan State University and the naming of George Perles as athletic director, the recent editorial by Jeff Kaczmarczyk was a wanning sun on a dreary February day. I too have seen many “jocks’* disappear as their dreams of big-time success were cruely crashed. Having graduated from Western Michigan University with a background in physical education, I know, first hand, the pressures brought to bear on athletes, coaches, and institutions by well-meaning in­ dividuals who demand victories. Winning is not everything, but it may mean the difference The Hastings Banner Yow Hometown Newspaper — Cot 9484051 Hastings Banner the past 10 years. In 1981. the mean percen­ tage of THC in cannabis had actually dropped to 2.92. By 1987. the mean percentage had dropped to 2.5. This proves government figures regarding potency have been greatly exaggerated. According to NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), our government has sponsored two long-term health studies on cannabis, one in Jamaica and one in Costa Rica. The results of these studies are not widely known because they discovered marijuana users live longer than non-marijuana users. In over 8,000 years of marijuana use. no one has ever died from marijuana, yet we have hundreds of thousands between a raise or unemployment. Let us re-evaluate the priorities, not only at our public institutions, but also as individuals. Athletics can and do provide much good as an aid in developing teamwork, fitness, discipline, motivation and pride. Beware, though, lest we develop “characters” instead of character and paint dreams when we must promote reality. Representative Henry is on the right track regarding the introduction of legislation to redistribute athletic funds to benefit the masses and should be supported in his efforts to refocus our priorities. Let us hope that the hurdles on this course will not be loo great. In appreciation, Rex Reed Hastings Sometimes the accused is innocent TotheEditor— It’s time all citizens wake up before their sow, husbands, brothers, nephews, etc. become victims of a sex charge of which they are absolutely not guilty and we see innocent men sentenced and reputations ruined and disgraced for the rest of their lives. There are some girls who make advances toward men, and if the man rejects them, they make false charges against them just to get even. Instance after instance can be noted in which an innocent man was sent to jail. Just in Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ol express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and lo the point. ■Letters should be written in good taste. ■Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. ■Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to Letters We must refocus our priorities To the Editor— The Export Enhancement prognun was designed lo make our agricultural com­ modities competitive with the prices other countries were exporting for. In that respect, it probably worked. In the case of wheal, exporters received bonus payments of $1.6 billion in the first three years of the program. It would be well to remember that these are costs charged to fanners as farm program costs. The money however, goes to the gnin traders such as Cargill and Bunge. Though export enhancement has allowed the U.S. to export more wheat, there is a question as to the real value of the program. When the cost of export enhancement is deducaled from the value of the increased exports there is little left. What it amounts to is that we have sold ad­ ditional wheat at an incredibly cheap price, we are simply buying markets and the cost is prohibitive, besides which, without some charge in policy, these same markets win have io be bought again every year. We are spending big money to do what we are accusing other nations of doing, dumping surplus, subsidized, agricultural commodities on the world market. Not only is the cost of this dumping being charged to farm pro—K«it ii has not raised the price of wheat St. Rose principal is‘terrific’ To the Editor— last Sunday's paper was a report of a 9-yearold girl, who got the idea from a T.V. show, to charge her mother's boyfriend with rape. After the 55-year-old man served 513 days of his life sentence, this girl admitted she made it all up to get this boyfriend out of the family. Another case involved a young man from an upper middle class family who was innocent, but was sentenced and had served 18 months. He vowed his innocence. Finally, after blood samples were tested, his innocense was pro­ ven and he was released, but only after he was disgracefully abused in prison. Now his reputation is ruined. There was another instance in which an in­ nocent man served 26 years for a crime he did not commit. Because of the prison abuse, he was temporarily placed in the prison psychiatric unit. Finally, after 26 yean, the man who did commit the sex offence came forward and admitted his guilt. Now the inno­ cent man carries the prison scars for life of the convicts’ abuse he suffered. Judges and juries make mistakes, they are not infallible. Under no circumstances should any individual accept lo plea bargain, unless they are guilty of the offense. If they are inno­ cent, accepting the plea bargain makes them guilty of the offense. The Village of Nashville recently has seen someone accusing another of a sex offense. This time it is an honorable gentleman accus­ ed of fourth degree sexual conduct, and his reputation is being ruined. After reading the preceding paragraphs, don’t you think it is time that negative thinkers and prejudgers take a second look at the situa­ tion before an innocent man has his name and reputation rained. Everyone who knows this man very well doesn’t believe this accusation made against him. The mother of this teenager should look at another example, when a girl was being rescued from the river and the man doing the rescuing accidently touched her breast in order to get her above the water. Her mother started to complain, and he said to her, “What do you want me to do, throw her back in the river?” Her mother never opened her mouth, but thanked the man. Sincerely, Mrs. Isabelle V. Dean Nashville Public Opinion... To the Editor— of deaths every year attributed to alcohol or tobacco. Despite the evidence more than 300.000 people are arrested every year for viola! on of our governments marijuana laws, mostly for minor in possession. When these peop c are jailed it costs the taxpayers $30,000 per year per prisoner. If the government really wants to do something about drug abuse, they sboLld go after the truly dangerous drugs, like alcohol, tobacco, cocaine and heroin. Our country was founded on the principles of freedom. Must our Bill of Rights be revok­ ed in the pursuit of a relatively harmless plant? Sincerely vours. Ed Hassle Joe Roath Hastings What a terrific job Steve Youngs continues to do at Si. Rose! The children enter into each concept to real­ ly become a part of it. And the pro-life con­ cept is no exception. Your article last week in the Banner on St. Rose's study of animal life, pollution, etc., was excellent. There was, however, a point in the article that needs to be clarified. The church does not teach the “seamless garment" theory. A Chicago Cardinal proposed that, but many have disagreed. Abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and pollution may all deal with life, but are different in substance and description. Abortion is killing the innocent; capital punishment is killing the guilty; euthanasia is killing the helpless and pollution is irrespon­ sibility for our environment. In the church, capital punishment is still a debatable issue. So there is not any actual une­ quivocal teaching or decision on it. Again, God bless Steve for a terrific school. We are grateful for all he does for our children. Sincerely, Mary C. Sonsmith Hastings FINANCIAL F-O-CU-S finUaiby... Mark D. ChrUtenwh of Edward D. JonM * Co. Look for the right family to adopt you White some enjoy shopping around for their investments, others prefer one-stop shopping. To these investors, a single mutual-fund fami­ ly could make a lot of sense. As mutual funds continue to gain populari­ ty, larger management groups have expanded the funds within their family to include stocks, bonds, international investments, precious metals, money-market funds and more. These families of finds offer a multitude of invest­ ment shopping centers under one roof. In addition to the convenience of a wide selection of investment choices, these groups offer investors other benefits. For example, because of the billion of dollars they manage, their management fee, an annual fee charged by all mutual funds, is a much smaller percen­ tage of your total investment than might be charged by a small, single fund. Most fond families also allow no-cost swit­ ching of investments within the family. Sales charges are generally reduced even though you select several different funds within the family. Your sates charge is based on cummulative deposits, both current and future, and discounted accordingly. Of course, benefits are nice, but investment results ate what's important. Today there are probably several dozen large money­ management groups with enough different funds to be considered a family of funds. Some large brokerage firms have their own family of funds, which their salespeople are not only encouraged to offer but also receive financial incentives lo sell. It has become no easy task for the average investor to separate the best from the rest. Recently, “Personal Investor" magazine published a report provided by Kanon Bloch Carre and Co. that listed their top seven Araaed mutual-fund families. Keep in mind that analysts, like economists, often arrive st different conclusions. Invest­ ment results of any fund will vary depending upon the time span of the study. For example, the top-need fund in the put three years might not have performed as well over a 10or 15-year span. According to “Personal Investor." "The Kanon Bloch Carre survey ranks families ac­ cording to foe risk-adjusted performance of their funds over three time spans, three, five aad 10 yean, after deducting selling expenses and loads.” Only companies with four or more funds were evaluated. This is an objective, quantitative approach to mutual fund performance evaluation. Still, it's not perfect, and like any survey it leaves a lot of room for opinion. If you’re waiting for the all-star line-up, it's not coming. "Personal Investor” did an amirabte job of reviewing each of these groups, warts and all, but space does not allow us to do foe same. In any group you may choose, there could be some undesirable features foat you prefer not to have in your in­ vestment management. Therefore, to name these groups without the pluses or minuses would be less than constructive. The point of this column is to encourage those who prefer to have their money manag­ ed under one roof to personally investigate the fund family they plan lo adopt. Reading com­ prehensive reports is a good way to begin. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. CIOM Company 39s/. AT&T Ameritech 57*/. 36’/. Anheuser-Busch Chtyslsr 16’/. Clerk Equipment 39’/. CMS Energy 34’/. Coca Cola 68’/. Dow Chemical 63’/. Exxon 47'/. Family Dollar 10'/. 42’/. Ford 41'/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 15'/. 32'/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 101’/. JCPenney 65'/. 54 Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. Kmart 34 62’/. Kellogg Company 33’/. McDonald's 387. 187. S.E. Mich. Gas Spartan Motors 36'/. Upjohn *421.25 Gold Silver $5.32 2606.30 Dow Jones 134,000,000 Volume +2 -7. •V. + 17. + 2'1, —2 7. + 3’/. -17. +2 + 1’/. -VI. + 2’/. + 82.75 + $.10 + 63.06 Do you understand the upcoming school millage request What Is your fooling? Voters fo the Hastingi Area School District will go to the polls for a millage ejection Match 26, but foe amount that will be requested hasn’t yet been determined. Do you understand why there will be m election and how do you fed about foe chances for the atiBagetopato? Davotod to the totoresto of Botry Counip sinco published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-M Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 490580602 (616) 9488051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Stephan Jacobo Frederic Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert /Assistant Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder (Sports Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour tsa/os Managen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rales: Si3 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 490580602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) ‘•I understand why, I can see the need* But peoples' taxes for Hastings schools went up con­ siderably, so I don’t think they’ll look at the need.” “The reason is what they’ve got is expiring. I don’t think it’ll pass. They should start educating our kids better, then they’!! deserve more money.” Ida Ruthruff Harttags TfoNkWi Ihsthgi “The chances (of passage) are poor. If the millage goes for what they say it would, that's fine. But *it doesn’t.” “I’m not sure why (the millage is being re­ queued), but 1 hope it will be passed. I couldn't be in sports if it doesn't.” - - George Dixon Hafoh«s Deanna Hrihud Harttags “I hope it (the millage request) goes through. The kids need the sports and activities to stay out of trouble.” , “That (passage) depends on whether the people think they need it. 1 do because 1 don’t think students should have to pay for sports.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8. 1990 — Page 5 Hastings audience leams about radioactive waste site selection "Radioactive waste is a subject tht veryfew people know about. I’d rather live next to this type offacility than a landfill ora toxic wastefacility." -j.mwci..Q and not within 10 miles of any of the Great Lakes. ' case, a little girl accused him of making her fearful of having children in the future. Environmental impact studies also have been done in the selection process. After the authority made its announcements about the three sites, and even before, there have been opposing proposals introduced. Some legislators have initiated efforts to stop the plans to bring such a facility to their areas. Yet others, noting that Ohio has surpassed this state recently in generation of low level waste, suggest that Michigan should thumb its nose to the seven-state region and attempt to unravel the current "There have been Halloween parades and demonstrations, with people dressed up in ghost masks," he said. "There's a lot of process. Cleary, however, said the latter plan is not such a good idea. "1 don’t think that’s the right strategy," he said. "Now is not the time to pull out." Some also have suggested that the waste be handled on-site by existing nuclear power plants, but he called that idea “shaky, because it's not a permanent solution." He added, "We really don't have a choice, we're dealing with a federal law that's been But the emotional aspects of the issue remain and they are likely to continue. Cleary said that people who live near the three areas under serious consideration have given him emotional appeals. In one extreme sympathy, but not a lot of help because of the philosophy, 'Beiler them than me.' That's the way it is." But, be said, the protests won't make a lot of difference. What will is a "volunteer community," like Martinsville, 111., where the people voted to take on a site. If areas that were deemed suitable took the initiative lo allow a facility, the debate would cease. "This is the biggest losing political issue Fve ever seen," Cleary said. "But someone is TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CUSTOMERS OF COMMUNICATION CORPORATION OF Michigan ANO INTERESTED PARTIES THE FOLLOWING IS PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION M CASE NO- U-SM1 NOTICE OF HEARING On December 7. 19*9 in Caw No. U-*4*4. iho Mkhlgi Putt* tervte. Commtotaen (Commtoili) e-n^d tho merger o< Augusto Telephone Company (Augusto). Clayton Telephone Company (Clayton), and Hickory Tetophono Company (Hickory) into Communication Corporation of Michigan (CCM). CCM to o »'r*i'g jn torporotion with principal oHicn located at 212 South Webeter. Augucto. Michigan. The Commtoelen'e Order, among other things, outtwr.xed CCM to adopt existing tariffs of Augusta. Claytan. and Hickory. On December 15. 1909. CCM filed an application with the Commtoeion for epprs.ol of a unified IvM. The following to o summary of CCM's rote and charge proposals. Bask exchange meMMy rates are g-j^m ed to remain unchanged. Monthly amounts billed may be Incro—d for some oMtamere who heue the adAtienoi tervicM listed In the summary. or Questions regarding those propooato ar for praeenf end prwpeeed services not listed here, the customer should either call the local business office M CCM ar write to: Communication Corporation of Mkhigon 20* North Indiana Street Roochdoie. Indiana 4*172 going to have to sacrifice, someone's going io have to give." He added, "Look at the trauma that we're ptting some people through. They're asking if someone will please do something different than we are now. Everything being done so far has been dose off paper, and that's not good enough The hardest pan of this job is developing public credibility." The First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Sessions are held monthly at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Hastings school officials pleased with results from MEAP Tests Public schools have been accused lately of James Cleary attempts to convince his audience of about 50 people that the effort in picking a radioactive waste site has been a fair one. by David T. Young Editor The problem of where to put low-level radioactive waste in Michigan is getting closer to being resolved, but the issue remains an emotional one. James Cleary, commissioner of the Michigan Low Level Radioactive Waste Authority, was on hand at Friday's “Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series” in Hastings to explain the difficulties in selecting a site for handling the waste and the politics involved in the process. Essentially, he said, the issue is similar to that of prisons. While everybody seems to agree that a designated site is necessary, just about everybody also opposes having it near them. It was last month that a special panel announced that three sites are under serious consideration. One is in Lenawee County, another is in St. Clair County and the the third is in Ontonogan County in the Upper Peninsula. Cleary said a fourth site also is in Ontonogan County. As expected, the people who live in those areas are upset about the selection. Cleary noted that his appearance in Hastings was one of the few recently where he hasn’t been greeted by picketera “This is a very emotional issue," he said. “For me, it's a technical issue, one of education.” The commissioner said that the special panel was charged with the task of finding a waste site by a federal mandate in 1980 that said states must take care of their commercially produced radioactive waste. He added that 97 percent of the land in Michigan was eliminated by criteria in the first step of the selection process. When asked if Barry County had been ruled out permanently from consideration, he said he couldn't say for sure. "Some acreage in Barry County is potentially suitable," he said. Michigan has been designated as having to pick a site from a region of seven Midwestern stales. This has prompted state officials to protest the move. “Most folks are willing to acknowledge that we have to take care of our waste, but we don't want to take care of anyone else's,” Cleary said. “But we want less facilities, so somebody has to take someone else's waste.” In the meantime, Michigan Low Level Radioactive Waste Authority must move forward on its current plans. By mid-1991, the authority expects to submit a final site recommendation to the State Legislature and public hearings again will be held. Cleary said that only after a license is granted from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can construction of a facility begin on the site. "The goal is safely managing low level radioactive waste while at the same time protecting the public health," he said. But those who may face having a facility near them are protesting vigorously. Cleary said there really isn't as much danger as one would think in being located close to such a site. "Radioactive waste is a subject that very few people know about," he said. "Fd rather live next to this type of facility than a landfill or a toxic waste facility.” However, he said many of the emotional opponents of the authority's work in selecting a site have told him, "Put in on your farm Mr. Cleary." (The commissioner owns an 80-acre farm between Eaton Rapids and Charlotte). Cleary noted there are two types of radioactive waste, high level and low level. The high level variety obviously is more dangerous, in fact, it can be lethal. It is generated by spent nuclear fuel rods and by atomic weapons. Mott of the low level waste is generated by nuclear power plants and some is caused by industrial testing. The problems of storing the waste come in the wake of the "Atoms for Peace" campaign in the early 1950s, which spawned the first nuclear power plants. The first such plant in Michigan was started at Big Rock Point near Charlevoix in 1962, nine years after the nation's first, which was near Pittsburgh. CL j said the Atoms for Peace program aim ', nas shown benefits for agriculture and medicine, but there have been costs, particularly with low level waste. In the last 10 years there has been an understanding of the need to have facilities to handle the resultant radioactive waste. A site in Nevada is being considered seriously for storing the high level waste. Cleary said Nevada is a good choice because there are "a lot of spoiled lands because of nuclear testing. There are not a lot of other uses for that land.” The biggest factor in selecting a site for low level radioactive waste in Michigan, he said, is water. He said that the authority decided not to have a facility within one kilometer of all cities, rivers and flood plains Signs not educating their students adequately, but in Hastings there are indications otherwise. While Michigan education officials Tuesday were announcing statewide statistics for the Michigan Education Assessment Program, local administrators and teachers have been evaluating encouraging MEAP test results here for more than a month Robert VanderVeen, director of educational services for the Hastings Area School System, has reported that scores in the annual lest here showed improvement over 1988 in all areas but one. The MEAP is taken in reading and math every fall to fourth, seventh and 10th graders. A science test this school year was given to fifth, eighth and 11th graders. The scores represent the percentage of youngsters who master at least 75 percent of the objectives of the standard test. In Hastings, the students did better than in 1988 in all categories but one. The only area that did not show improvement was 10th grade math, where 72.4 percent mastered 75 percent of the objectives, compared to 763 percent the previous year. The gains, however, were far more numerous. In the fourth grade the scores went from 79.1 percent in math in 1988 to 84.7 percent in 1989. Reading improved from 81.7 to 87.9 over the same period. Seventh graders showed gains in both math, from 63.8 to 71.9, and reading, from 87.7 to 91.1. Despite the decline in math, the 10th graders improved over the 1988 score in reading, from 873 to 893 percent All reading scores presented were in the category of "basic skills." Officials said they weren't sure yet about interpreting the new "essential skills" reading scores of 40.7,403 and 34.7 in the fourth, seventh and 10th grades, respectively. "We've shown some steady gains in most of the results," noted VanderVeen. "Generally speaking, the scores in the last four of five years have been the highest, though there have been some exceptions." The educational services director said, however, that the math test next year will change and that scores can vary from year to year because of the different makeup of the classes. instituted in 1986. But VanderVeen said the local school system has no intention of resting on its most recent laurels. "We need to continue to look at our curriculum as the state changes its tests and curriculum,” he said. The MEAP has become a key tool for Male lawmakers to attempt to judge how each school district is doing in educating its students. "The Legislature and the public feel that they need an instrument to judge how the schools are doing," VanderVeen said. But he noted that there are other tests, such as the ACT, aad that it may not be fair to compare MEAP scores from district to district "As long as every curriculum is tailored differently to each school, you're going to get different scores," he said. VanderVeen said the MEAP is "just one of the indicators" of bow effective a school may be. He added that Hastings does not teach the students bow to perform well on the tests, though it does make efforts to make the curriculum compatible with the MEAP as much as possible. "We’d rather have it (the MEAP test) be a reflection of what the kids are learning,” he said. Asked if there are any more changes in store for the curriculum, he said, "1 think we're still nuking evaluations. We'll have to do some further study. We're still in the learning stages oa the reading and the math test will change, so we don't know how we'll stack up then." Of the math test, he added, “We're making strides in incorporating state objectives into our curriculum. Put MEAP scores may have been deceiving." The science test administered last fall was interesting in that it was given to the same students as the previous year, only this time they were a year older and wiser. Fifth graders gained, from 49.1 to 71.8 percent; the eighth graders went from 40.9 in 1988 to 62.2 percent in 1989; and the 11th graders made the biggest leap, from 27.0 to 46.7 percent "We've put a lot of emphasis on science (in recent ucars),” VanderVeen said. He noted that a science consultant has been hired for the elementary schools and requirements have increased from one to two years at the high school. Hastings' science scores in the MEAP generally have increased since the test was CCM's filing Is avollskls far inspection at the off ices of the Cnmmtosions faecultoo Iscretery. 4545 Merconrtie Way. lensing. Mkhlgi, and at the offices of Cammwnicaffan Csrpirstlsu of Mtategen, M3 Saads Vteblier. Augusta. Mlthigoi. JortodkNae to parsvoet to 1*13 PA 205, os amended. MOA 4B4.I0) at teg.: Ml* PA 41*. as amide*. MCLA 4MJ1 of tag.; 1*2* PA 3. amended. MOA MO I at sag: l*B*PA SM. i udad. MOA MJM el sag.; and the Cbmmtosion's Rules of Practice and Pracedsrw. 1*7* IdelulreRis Code R 4tt.ll at sag. A public hoertag to this matter wMI bohoto at *00 a.m. on February 23.1 WO tot ike sMses of Iks Csaunis sien, 4545 Mercantile Way. Lansing. Michigan. The hearing will bo In the eater* of a praheertag cefdonmee and wW bo hold for the purpose al considering matters which wM eepedNe this psecMdtag. Any talented presene mey attend the hearing and partkipcte. subject to the prsuUteri of dte Coaueiseioas' Bute. el Freetko and Procedure. Sub peregr^h (2) of Mie Rufe 11 yrsvides es Mows: Th* ConwnlMion will require etrtet compliance with the above-quoted rate. THE INCREASES DESCRIBED IN TH« NOTICE HAVE RON REQUESTED BY OOMMUMCATKJN CORPORATION OF MICHIGAN. THE hNCHlGAN PUBLIC SERVICE OOMbNBRION MAY EITHER GRANT OR DEN/ THE REQUESTED INCREASES. M WHOLE OR IN PART, AND MAY GRANT LESSER OR GREATER INCREASES THAN THOSE RKUeSTK). ANO MAY AUTHORS! 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Robinson Decatur, Ml 616-423-7166 Jack Sipple Shelbyville, Ml 616-672-7615 Carl Minnis Webberville, Ml 517-521-3607 Larry Haywood Hastings, Ml 616-948-8362 FOR EXACT DATES AND TIMES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL Mary E. Nordbrock Gobles, Ml 616-628-4324 DEALER �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 Kathryn Elizabeth Tredinnick Bernice Howard Gertrude Mulder DEARBORN - Bernice (Reed) Howard, 86 of Dearborn and formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, February 4, 1990 in Dearborn. Mrs. Howard was born October 12, 1903, the daughter of Earl and Blanche (Townsend) Reed. She graduated from the Lake Odessa WAYLAND - Gertrude (Kloss) Mulder, 74, of Wayland and formerly of Cobb Lake, widow of Bernard, passed away January 30, 1990. Mrs. Mulder was born December 10,1915, the daughter of John and Alice (Wierenga) Kloss. She is survived by her children, Bemiss Wierenga of Grandville and Robert (Norma) High School. She was married to Ervin Howard, July 14, 1925 in Grand Ledge. He preceded her in death in 1956. ' Mrs. Howard taught school several years in Dearborn. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Norene) Tanner, Allen Park; one son, Ervin Howard of Shorewood, Illinois; seven grand­ children; 7 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Malcolm (Iris) Tasker, Lake Odessa; one brother, Lloyd F. Reed, Brandenton, Florida. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7 al Howe-Pcteraon Funeral Home, Dearborn. Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 7 at the Lakeside Cemet­ ery, Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Ladter officiating. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Frank Harold Drooeaberg FLORIDA - Frank Harold Dronenberg, 86 of Sebastian, Florida, formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Monday, January 29, 1990 at Humana Hospital in Florida. Mr. Dronenberg was born October 2,1903 in Tampico, Illinois, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Bronson) Dronenberg. He owned the Sunshine Laundry in Lake Odessa for several years. Mr. Dronenberg is survived by six step­ daughters, Mrs. Charles (Geraldine) Prys of Baldwin, Mrs. James (Lorraine) Jackson, Mrs. Arnold (Bethal) McLeod both of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Joe (Joan) Baker of Woodland, Mrs. Joyce Husack, Escanaba, Mrs. Bill (Shirley) Estep, Sunfield; two step-sons, Richard Anway of Roy, Utah, LeRoy Anway, Sparta; 43 step­ grandchildren, several great and great-great step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 2 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Mulder of Cadillac; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; many brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 3 at the Wayland Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Lambert Sikkema officiat­ ing. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Henika Public Library in Wayland or the Wayland Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements by Archer-Hempel Funeral Home in Wayland. Martha O. Bird FREEPORT - Martha O. Bird, 76 of Free­ port passed away Wednesday, January 31, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Bird was born on October 23,1913 in Hastings, the daughter of George W. and Minnie (Rogers) Elliott. She was married to Ivon G. Bird on October 23,1931 in LaGrange, Indiana. They lived and fanned in the Freeport area all their married life. She was a member of the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church and the Women's Mission­ ary Grcle. Mrs. Bird is survived by her children, Leon and Marjorie Bird, Robert and Terri Bird, all of Freeport, foster son, Harold and Mary Lou Jameson of Lake Odessa, Clarence and Elaine Hunter of Freeport, Jim and Jeanette Cochran of Galesburg and Wayne and Sherry Fyan of Freeport; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivon G. Bird March 19,1973 and a daughter, Eva Bird June 15, 1954. Funeral services were held Friday, February 2 at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church (corner of Wood School Road and Wing Road) with Rev. Wesley J. Coffey officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery, Freeport Memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, a Guardian Chapel. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy C«ant, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11X10 a.m., Morn­ ing Wonhip; 5:00 p.m., Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodluwn. Hustings. Michigan 948-IUMM. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, lo the pastor in youlh. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AW ANA Grades K thni 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8: 30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wert Stale Road. Hartings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9: 30 a.m. Classes for ail ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • no age limits. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan, G. Kent Ectler, Pastor Eitetn Higbee, Dir. ChrietiM Ed. Sunday. Feb. II *30 and 11:00 Wordiip Services. Nunety prov.ded. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and PM. 9:30, Church School Classes *c Diaing Room; 10:40 Kirk Choir (Grades 4 and up) in the Jr. High Room.; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation Clams; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation FeHowaiup. Monday. Feb. 12 - ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pasior. PaMor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Musses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Broadway aad Ceater, is Hasting*. Phone MS-3014. The Bev. Paa] Downte. faterun Rector. Sunday Schedule' Holy Eaduriii. 10:00 a.m. during Summer. 10:30 a.m. regular. Weekday Euchariiu: Wednesday Morning Prayer, 7: IS a.m. Call for urfarmaiioa abort youth choir. Bi­ activities. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Noe* St, Michael Aaron. Proror. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. II - 1:45, Church School (all Srorodty. Feb. 10 - 9:30 Conf 7; l.XJO Family Bowling; 8:00 NA. Monttey, Feb. 12 - 6:00 Punitive Pareatiag; 7:00 Women's BiNe ». Tuesday, Feb. 13-7:15SCS Woheaday. Feb. 14 1:00-4:00 Organ Study; 7:00 S«*>henSupp. FIRST CHUE^rl OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par KMge, 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS BEXAR PWABMACY Complntn Proscription Service ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mite east of Hastings. 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Wonhip Service; 6X10 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Delton Aran CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branhum. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. HASTINGS SAHMS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* and loko Odessa Nashville Area COLEHAN AGENCY *f Hnttep, Ik. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Falhcr Leon Pohl. Pasior. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Muss 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m Insurance tor your Ute, Home. Bwsine** end Car WREN FUMML HOME FIEXF4B MC00P0UTED at Hosting* NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS Dowling Area MOT*wr.o.i.c. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REHINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Prescriptions" ■ 110 S. JeHerson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hatting*. Michigan \________________ _______ ______________ —- COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mury Horn officiating. Bonfield United Methodist Church Sundav School ...................... 9 a.m. Church........................................ 9:30 Country Chapel United Mcthodisl Sunday SchiMil 9 30 a.m. Church. .10:30 a.m HASTINGS Kathryn Elizabeth Tredin­ nick, 93, formerly of 942 West Green Street, Hastings passed away Tuesday, February 6, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Tredinnick was boro December?, 1896 in New York City, New York. She was raised by her adopted parents William and Amy Grow in Summit:, New Jersey. She attended schools there. She was married to James Howard Tredin­ nick in November, 1917. She came to Hastings in 1935 from Kinderhook, New York. She was a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian church and former member of the Hastings Pennock Guild. Mrs. Tredinnick is survived by a son, Donald G. Tredinnick of Englewood, Florida; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and sister Marjorie Davis of Ocean Grove, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard January 31,1987; a daughter, Marjorie (Betty) Barnum and a great grandson, David Tredinnick. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, February 8 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society. Harold E. Felzke HASTINGS - HuoU E. Felrte, 70 of 1177 Ogimas, Hastings passed away Saturday, February 3, 1990 at Thcraappte Manor. Mr. Felzke was bora October 19, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the son of Otto and Ida (Glumm) Felzke. He was raised in Grand Ledge and attended the Breton Woods School. He was married to Margaret Summerfield, October 12, 1945. He farmed in the Grand Ledge area until 1950 when he moved to the Hastings area where he continued to farm until 1973, retiring to his home at Algonquin Lake. Mr. Felzke is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Russell Felzke of West Palm Beach, Flor­ ida, Allen Felzke of Battle Creek, Gerald Felzke of Hastings; four grandchUdrea. He was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Respecting his wishes there will be no funer­ al service. Memorial contributions may be made to a charily of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. William Neteoa Letson HASTINGS - William Nelson Letton, 88 of 555 Meadow Lane, Hastings passed away Saturday, February 3, 1990 at East Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Letton was bora September 17,1901 in Fife Lake, the son of Edwald and Melvina (Dennis) Letson. He was married to Mary A. Walters, March 3, 1928 in Charlotte. He was engaged in farmin* moat of his working life owning and operating a farm east of Woodland from 1938 until 1968 when be moved to Hastings. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Fann Bureau, former member Hastings Kiwanis Club. Mr. Letson is survived by wife, Mary; two sons, John Letton of Charlotte and Harold Letton of Durango, Colorado; two daughters, Mrs. Ted (Laura) Lennox, Wyandotte, and Mrs. Wayne (Arditb) Knop of Hastings; 15 graratehikta*); 11 great grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchil­ dren; sister, Mrs. Faye Hewson of Fountain Hills, Arizona; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Letson in 1979; grandson Paul Allen Cridter, rater Doris Hewson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiat­ ing. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Study covers 15 years Great Lakes water quality improving The quality of inshore water in the Great Lakes has generally improved over the past 15 years — despite toxic pollution and poor plan­ ning among federal and stale agencies that oversee water quality, according lo a Univer­ sity of Michigan survey of government representatives and environmentalists in the Great Lakes basin. The attitudinal survey, "Trends and Emerging Environmental Issues in the Great Lakes: Perceptions and Assessments," com­ pares attitudes toward Great Lakes waler quality in 1986 with those of a similar 1971 survey. Researchers from the U-M’s Institute for Social Research (ISR). School of Natural Resources and Michigan Sea Gram Program gathered their 1986 data from representatives of 435 local and slate units of government, federal agencies and special interest groups. The survey covered eight states and two Canadian provinces that border the Great Lakes. Comparisons of data in the two surveys show changes in land use and urbanization of the Great Lakes basin as well as new threats to water quality. The 15-year time gap also helped researchers assess the perceived effec­ tiveness of several major pieces of water­ quality legislation — the landmark Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Bi-National Water Quality Agreements of 1972 and 1978 bet­ ween the United Slates and Canada. The level of concern about water quality and environmental issues in general has in­ creased sharply since 1971, the new survey shows. "The 1986 respondents were much more aware of problems, probably because many have become so much more apparent than they were in the early 1970s," said Robert W. Marinas, U-M professor of architecture and urban planning and research scientist with ISR's Survey Research Center. Marana and Jonathan W. Bulklcy. U-M professor of resource policy in the School of Natural Resources and professor of civil engineering in the College of Engineering, were principal co-investigators on the project. Despite environmental concerns, each of the Great Lakes received the best rating for inshore water quality in the 1986 surveys. “This is encouraging, especially in view of all the government money that has been spent on water maintenance," Bulklcy said. Lake Erie's rating for water quality improv­ ed the most dramatically of all the Great Lakes, with a more than 40 percent increase in the number of respondents who rated its in­ shore water quality as medium or high. However, nearly a third of all respondents fek the quality of their inshore waters is deteriorating. Toxic pollution was identified as the most serious threat to waler quality, ac­ cording to all groups in both countries. Respondents from areas near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario were more likely to say their lakes had a toxic pollution problem than representatives of the other Great Likes. Most likely to view toxics as a problem were respondents from Quebeck (50 percent), Ohio (45 percent) and New York (36 percent). Yet in Michigan nearly 50 percent, and in Min■eaota nearly a third of the respondents, in­ dicated that toxic pollution was not at all a problem. "These findings suggest that the toxic Ruth Lonlse SHpnun VERMONTVILLE - Ruth Louise Shipman, 69, of Vermontville passed away Thursday, February 1, 1990 in Lansing. She was bora April 11,1920 in Vermontvil­ le, the daughter Arthur and Mabie (Wright) Dow. • Mrs. Shipnun is survived by her children, Linda (Gary) Bun, Duane (Donna) Shipman, Gary (Marcia) Shipman, Mark Shipman; grandchildren. Heather, Daniel, Stephen, Jacklyne and Amy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Shipman, February, 1976. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary, 5 at the Roster Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to die American Diabetes Association. pollution problem is localized and site­ specific throughout the Great Lakes region,” Bulktey said. Canadians were more likely than their U.S. colleagues to report point-source discharges as a major source of toxic pollutants. Point discharge pollutants originate from specific, identifiable sites such as waste disposal facilities or industrial plants, Marans explained. The Canadians were particularly sensitive to the toxic contamination of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River caused by waste disposal sites in the United Stales. “An effective sampling and monitoring program for both toxic chemical pollutants and conventional pollutants should be pursued by governmental agencies throughout the United States," the U-M reseachers recommended. The 1986 respondents showed a marked change in their opinions about which groups impede waler quality improvement. In 1971, industrial corporations, real estate developers and utility companies are rated as the greatest hindrances to waler quality improvement. In 19B6 only the industrial corporations and utili­ ty companies were perceived as hindering waler-quality improvement. But the number of respondents who believe that state and federal regulatory agencies hinder rather than enhance water quality in­ created between the two studies. “It is ironic that at a time when increased state and provincial government are seen by local goverament representatives as hindering the maintenance of Great Lakes water quali­ ty." Bulktey said. In response to a different question, however, local governmental representatives identified states and provinces as the most ef­ fective government! units at improving water quality. Bulktey believes this apparent paradox can be explained by the proliferation of rales and regulations that followed enact­ ment of the 1972 Clean Water Act “This perception of bureaucratic hin­ drances at the stale and provincial levels could be a backlash against regulations — which literally fill bookshelves — and the agencies responsible for administering them," be said. “That opinion does not necessarily contradict the perception that state and federal agencies are the best ones to oversee water quality monitoring — because they have administered the federal and state grant funds io improve water quality." The specific shortcomings most often cited about water pfenning agencies in general were inadequate emphasis on water-oriented pfenn­ ing by aD levels of government, a feck of in­ teragency cooperation aad a piecemeal ap­ proach to pfenning with emphasis on solving short-term problems. A comparison of land me as reported in the 1971 aad 1986 surveys shows a significant in­ crease in urbanization within the Great Lakes ■horclinra. Nearly 60 percent of the 1986 respondents repotted a substantial degree of urirentzteion, compared with 44 percent in 1971. Results of the U-M survey are being disseminated “to policy-makers from state to village aad township levels of government to hrip them plan new environmental policies and monitor their effects," the researchers said. States included in the study are Minaeeota, Wteconria, Michigan, Illinois. Indiana, Ohio, Ptansytvaaia md New York, aad tte Cana­ dian provinces of Ontario aad Quebec. Of the grospa aaveyed. 85 percent were from the United States aad 15 percent from Canada. Lake Odessa New: Friends of the Library have mailed their newsletter to nearly 250 patrons of the library. It contains news about new acquisi­ tions and reports of several activities of the Friends organization. The library has about 1500 patrons. A belated Christmas and homecoming fami­ ly gathering and dinner was held on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the home of Doug and Nancy Hen­ drick to welcome Kevin and Cindy Erb home from Okinawa. Those attending were Linda and Arnott Erb; Dorothy Erb, Gordon and Wanda Erb and family; Anita and Lonnie Ackley Sr. and family of rural Charlotte; aad Fern aad Gerald Tischer. The Ionia County MARS? unit will meet at the Easton church, comer of Potter and Johnson roads, northeast of Saranac, Thurs­ day, Feb. 15, for a noon luncheon. Member Tom Niethamer of Woodfead will bring his program on Alaska, where he vuhed places he had been stationed during his World War D Navy time. Any retired school personnel are welcome to attend. Rservations for this area may be made by calling 374-8420. Recent visiton at Harold ad Leda Reeae were Sue and Ruas Meaaer of Mullikea, Kevin and Marcia Reese of loafa, and Michael and Linda Carter of Vennomvilte. Out-of-town visitors are Ruth Peterman dara* the week were Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing, who have since gone on vneation in Florida; Tom and Sherry Wacha and young Toot of Starfield; Jerry and (Carolyn Scatter of ClMtaviDe; and Sue Meaaer of Mulliken. Jerilee Mazurek and Edna Crothera of Woodfend, Elaine Gariock of Lake Odessa were among thoae who ma nihil a meeting of Umrnd Methodist Wonra at the PotterviDe church Monday, Jan. 29. Many Haatiags women also attended. Leonore Eaton-Morkam, former Lake Odrass High School instructor, was pictured in a Lansing Stale Journal article last week as she testified before a stae Senate Human Reaources Committee. Lenore is now teachfeg and counselor at Lansing Seaon Mfh School. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IhM purwKl to th* proHtlOM Of S«C tlon 131 of Act 20*, PJt. 1*03, M omoodod, State lands In Bany County will bo placed on the msdeet by offering seme for sole st public suction on Merch 20,1W0 st City Hell, 2nd Floor, 241 West South Street, Kalsmezoo, Mlchlgen al 10dX> A M. Bidder rogtotralion gd» A.M. to 10D0 A.M. The right Is reserved by the State of Mlchlgsn to reject erty or ell blds. Utt of property to be offered ere avsMMe st the County Troeeuror's Office end Reel Eetste DMslon, Deportment of NotwM Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48808 Phone (SIT) 373-1250. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REM. ESTATE DMSION PUBLIC NOTICE Data: February 9.1990 Permit No. M10003646 E W Bllaa Co. The Michigan Waler Resources CommiMlon proposes to reissue a discharge permit for Increaeed use to: E. W. Bliss Company, for a facility located at 1004 East Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan 49068. The applicant manufactures in­ dustrial presses and can making equipment and Is engag­ ed In a groundwater remediation Involving Industrial solvents. The applicant proposes to discharge three hun­ dred thousand (300JMJO) gallons per day of treated ground­ water, thirty three thousand (33,000) gallons per day of non­ contact cooling water and an unapeclfled volume of storm­ water to the Thomapple River, In Section 17, T3N, R8W, Barry County. The draft permit Includes the following modifications to the previously issued permit: Monitoring for temperature, purgeable halocarbons and purgeable aromatics and authorization to discharge treated groundwater Including i monitoring and treatment requirements. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by I Merch 12,1990, wifi be considered In the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regar­ ding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or re­ questing a hearing, should contact: Michael Bitondo, Permlts Section, Surface Water Quality Division, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Telephone: 517-335-3303. Copies of the public notice, and draft permit may be obtalned at the Surface Water Quality Division District Offlee located at the Plainwell District Office, 621 North 10th Street. P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Telephone: 61^685-9886. _______ Lecture Hal! — Hastings High School $6.00 Adult $4.00 Student "...Lively treatmenu that make still more of the old tunes sound crisp and fresh." Paul Kresh, New York Times �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 — Page 7 Deputies honored for heroism in ’89 euui J-Ad Graphics News Service Three Barry County Sheriffs deputies have been honored for outstanding service during 1989. The three are Sgt. William C. Johnson, Deputy Timothy Rowse and Deputy Don Nevins. Johnson received the Meritorious Service Award for rescuing two snowmobilers last winter trapped on a small island in Gun Lake after they fell through the ice in Robbins Bay. Johnson entered the icy water and used his elbows and body to break through the ice Buehler-Whitler announce engagement Stout-Rohrbacher announce engagement Bowermans to observe 25th anniversary On Feb. 6. Edward and Edith Bowerman will mark 25 years of marriage. An open house in their honor is to be held Sunday. Feb. 11. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Local 138 U.A.W. Hall at 127 W. Apple Si., Hastings. They have requested no gifts, except the "presence** of the families, acquaintances and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stout of Ionia announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie, to Alan L. Rohrbacher. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa. The bride-to-be is a 1982 graduate of Ionia High School and a 1985 graduate of MJ. Murphy College of Beauty. She is currently employed at Bette’s Coiffures in Belding. The prospecitvc bridegroom is a 1979 graduate of Lake Odessa High School and a part-time student at Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege. He is currently employed at Lowell Engineering in Alto. A Sept. 8, 1990, wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whitlcr of Louisville, Ky., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christianne, to RandyBuehler, son of Dr. and Mrs. Rick Buehler of Hastings. Christianne is a 1984 graduate of S. Louisville Christian and attended Tennessee Temple University and is now with Life Ac­ tion Ministries. Randy is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Western Michigan University and is now with Life Action Ministries. A July 21 wedding is being planned in Louisville. Barry County Marriage Licenses Robert Arthur Peabody Jr.. 32, Lake Odessa and Karen Sue Roath, 35, Hastings. Jack Roy Goldman, 23, Bellevue and Nor­ ma Jane Decker, 19, Bellevue. Roderick Earl Dannah, 22. Jackson and Myra Lenora Mix, 22, Hastings. Thomas Jay DeLooff. Jr., 35, Middleville and Deborah Lynne Brocker, 30. Middleville. as he made a path from the shore to the is­ land. He then pulled a boat through the wa­ ter, loaded the snowmobilers and pulled it back to shore. "Sergeant Johnson knowingly exposed himself to serious injury to save the stranded snowmobilers,** said Undersheriff James Ore. Rowse received an achievement award for comforting a traffic accident victim in Febru­ ary who was pinned in her vehicle for two and a half hours while extraction crews freed her from the vehicle. Bitter cold weather con­ ditions hampered the rescue. "Deputy Rowse displayed outstanding per­ formance under difficult conditions,” On* said. Nevins received the Distinguished Service Medal for disarming a man with a shotgun after he pointed the weapon at the deputy last January. The man was later taken to the Stale Psychiatric Hospital in Kalamazoo. "He displayed courage (despite the) risk and danger to his personal safety to resolve the situation," Ore said. The three deputies received the awards at the annual sheriffs department Christmas dinner in December, The awards were established in 1985 as a joint venture between the department and the Fraternal Order of Police, Barry County Lodge No. 156. Recommendations for awards are made in writing to the Honor and Awards Committee. The committee - consisting of a law en­ forcement administrator, county official, prominent businessman and two citizens at large - meets and decides what award will be given based on the established guidelines. Legal Notice «<mct or moktoacc mu Five generations in one family Five generations gathered at Julia Lakes home recently to be photographed with the new arrival of Lacey Emery who was born March 26, 1969. Pictured here (from left) are Marylon (Harvath) Boulter, grandmother; Betty Harvath, great-grandmother; Julia Lake, great-great-grandmother; Lacey Emery; and Kimberly Emery, mother. r WET BASEMENT? A great big "Thank You" to all my good friends who stopped by to see me and wish me luck on my retirement. “Thanks" also to those who sent cards and gifts. Hastings Savings & Loan FA Is a “Great Institution" and the “People” there are the "Greatest" in the world. I will miss these people, friends, and the customers that I have come to know throughout the years. My thanks to all who had a part in the success of the Hastings Savings & Loan FA and to assure you that this institution will be there for years to nyurvriw X SYSTEM - GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING roe race isnuATts cm r«r rn.: x o»M wa Mi-nro Remembering you always, come lWISE eioMNCt uffvtccs iM nOFESSfONAL Resume Service resnvAL/ spaghetti Steak Siciliano Lots of spaghetti topped with our own tangy meat sauce. Served with _ _ Parmesan cheese Z 79 and hot peppers. w Tender breaded ground steak blended with Italian sasoning and herbs. Covered with our tangy meat sauc^ _ _ Served with fl 99 spaghetti. Chicken parmigiana Tender breaded chicken fillet covered with rich meat sauce, smothered In melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with a generous portion of fl*" spaghetti. “ veal Parmigiana Tender breaded veal lopped with melted mozzarella cheese and tangy meat sauce. Served with a __ generous portion fl 99 of spaghetti. “ All dinners include gulled garlic roll and dinner salad or cole slaw. ^Big Boyt tofewat £ Specializing in Affordable, Complete Resume Service Services Include: Cover Letter Interview Editing Quality Typewritten Copies Marshall-Gibson plan summer wedding Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Marshall of Cor­ tland, Ohio, are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Lynn, lo David A. Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Gibson of Hastings. Miss Marshall is a 1987 graduate of Lakeview High School in Cortland, Ohio, and is presently attending Kent Slate University with majors in English and psychology. Mr. Gibson is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. David is presently enrolled al Kellogg Community College majoring in business and psychology. He is also employed at Pine Rest Christian Hospital in Grand Rapids. bi the fall, the couple will be returning to Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary, where they met. Plans are being made for their June 23 wedding in Cortland, Ohio. A Michigan reception will honor the couple in July. Legal Notices NOTICC OF ZOMM Pursuont to tha provision* of Public Act 183 of 1943, o* emended, notice is hereby given that tha Barry County Board of Commissioner* have adopted tha following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner: Ordinance No. A-8-89 Section 10.6 — Enforcement — Violation* and Penalties. B. Amended the entire paragraph — Summary - To allow the Zoning Administrator to Issue appearance tickets. The above named ordinance became effective February I. 1990, following the approval of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: February 5. 1990 THEODORE McKELVEY, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA, Clerk (2/a) Barry County 1225 UJ. STATE ST. (OexttomcDonalds) CALL TODAY 948-8288 • HRSTIfKS Hasfingt 915 W State Street 948-2701 HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. C*r> out SATELLITE SERVICE Sat. 9 to 3:00 Default having been mode in the terms and con­ dition* of a certain Real Estate Mortgage made by WILLIAM H. NELSON and CATHY J. NELSON, hus­ band and wife of 945 lakeview Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan, at Mortgagor* to PEOPLES SAVMGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BATTLE CREEK. O Michigan Corporation now known MUTUAL SAV­ INGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A.. of Bay City. Michigan, a* Mortgagee. doled the 27th day of November, 1972 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County, Michigan on the 4th day of December. 1972 in Liber 212, Pogos 337 and 338, upon which Mortgage is claimed to be due at the date al this notice the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Three and 20/100 Dollar* ($11,443.20), and no suit or proceeding* at law or equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose made ord provided, notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of February. 1990, at 10:00 In the fore­ noon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Easterly step* of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hasting*. County of Barry, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held) of the premise* described In said Mortgage, or so much therefore as may be necessary to pay the amount due of said Mor­ tgage. with Interest thereon at seven and threequarters percent (7.750%) per annum, and all legal costs, expense* and charges, including the attorney fee* allowed by law, and also any sum* which may bo paid by the undersigned to protect it* interest in the premises, which said premise* ore described as follows: Land located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan described a* follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Highway M-37 (formerly Battle Creek and Hasting* Stage Road), with the North line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range B West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, said point being South 89*38*35" East. 1877.9 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 16, thence 165 feel along the centerline of said M-37 and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius I* 3819.81 feet and whose chord bears South 03*32*56" West, 164.99 feet, thence 125 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 3819.81 feet and whose chord bears South 01*22*26" West, 124.99 feet to the true place of beginning, thence 125 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 3819.81 feet, and whose chord bears South 00*30'04" East. 124.99 feet, thence North 89*38*35*’ West. 250 feet, thence North 00*3004" West. 125 feet, thence South 89*38*35’* East, 250 feet to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sole. MUTUAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION. F.A. Mortgagee Dated this 1 Uh day of January, 1990. DANIEL S. OPPERMAN Braun, Kendrick. Finkbeiner, Schafer 8 Murphy 201 Phoenix Building Boy City. Michigan 48706 (2/15) HELP WANTED Part-time Evening Retail Sales Floor personnel for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. shift, 1 night to 5 nights per week, flexible. write to: Barry County Lumber P.O. Box C Hastings, Ml 49058 Bany County Doputy Shore Don Navins (M) and Sgt WBam Johnson were honored by die sherTTs department tor heroic service in 1969. Nevins disarmed a manlaly ■ man carrying a shot gun, and Johnson rescued two snowmoblers who fsl through ths ice st Gun Laks. Also honored wss Deputy Tim Rowse for comforting an accident victim during the two and s half hours K took rescue workers to extract her from her car. Call...948-8051 to have the BANNER eent to your home EACH WEEK! We have a simple way to reduce the interest on your And simple it is. Instead of making one large payment each month, simply make a half payment every two weeks. This way, the interest compounds for only two weeks at a time, so you end up paying off the interest and your entire loan much faster...and you can end up saving thousands of dollars and cutting years off your mortgage. Whether you’re financing or refinancing, simply call us for more details. West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1. 1990 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Al Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - - Default has been made in the conditions of o mortgage mode by BARBARA A. BISHOP, a single women fa FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corporation Mor­ tgagee. dated October 5. 1968, ond recorded on October 11, 1968. in Liber 473. on page 645. Barry County Records, Michigan an which mortgage there is claimed fa be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN and 83/100 DOLLARS ($41,607.83) Dollars. Including interest at 10.623% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House, in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o’clock a.m.. on March 15, 1990. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: LOT 4. VALLEY PARK SHORES AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 24. BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OF FUZE. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: January 22. 1989 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg., Detroit. Michigan 48226 Attorneys FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corporation. Mortgagee (3/1) Sales Rep. Wanted Immediate opening for dynamic printing company. Will cover S.W. Michigan. Must have four years exper­ ience in printing indus­ try. Proven sales record a must. Salary State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The County of Barry NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Hon. Thomas S. Eveland Case No. 89-239 CH GERALDiNE STAMPFLER. Plaintiff, vs. jack l. McCarty. Defendant David J. DeGraw (P37390) Attorney lor Plaintiff 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 (616) 781-9851 TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a public sale to the highest bidder of lhe following described premises, to-wit: Pori of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, lying West of M-37. described os commencing where M-37 intersects the East ond West one-quarter line of said Section 9 for a place of beginning; thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet fa the one-quarter line, thence East on lhe one-quarter line 1700 feel more or less fa the place of beginning, containing 37 acres more or less, in­ cluding riparian rights on Mud Lake. Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservation and exception of record. on lhe 12lh day of February. 1990, at 3:30 p.m. inside the front door of the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in lhe City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan. This sale is pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Honorable Thomas 5. Eveland. Circuit Judge, on August 15, 1989. foreclosing that certain Land Contract dated April 12, 1977, and entered into by and between Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Slompller, husband ond wife, as Vendors and Jock L. McCarty and Lin­ da McCarty, husband and wife, os Purchasers. The balance due on said land Contract was adjudged to be Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Forty­ eight ond 94/100 Dollars ($31,248.94), with Interest at the rate of seven (7%) percent per annum from February 28. 1987. together with court costs taxed at Eighty-one and 56/100 Dollars ($81.56). The sale will be conducted by a County Clerk or a Deputy County Clerk, or a deputy sheriff on behalf of the County Clerk, of Barry County, Michigan. Dated: December 28. 1989 SCHROEDER. DeGRAW. KENDALL « MAYHALL Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 Telephone (616)781-9851 (2/F plus commission and many added fringes. Fee paid. CALL THERESA W^WISE WANTED only if you are a car­ ing reliable non-smoking adult female unices nc that can supervise our foster care 129 E. State St. P.O. Box 126 Hastings, Ml 49058 home in our absences. Must have Call (616) 946-6600 Ph. 671-5183 very reliable references. OUT Of TOW. rate of these dating services in proportion to their successes? These services are used by thousands of lonely single people. I'd like to hear from your readers. What experiences have they had? Will you please ask them? — Still Single and Looking in Hartford. Dear Hart: I’ll ask 'em. How pbout it. Readers? Let’s hear from those of you who have gone this route. What happened? Did you get your money's worth? Did you feel cheated? We want to know. Call 1-300-526-7298 He want* to be a househusband Family won’t believe their story Dear Ann Landers: My 10-year-old cousin "Lisa” was recently molested by her mother’s boyfriend, who is a heavy drinker. I am 16 and was molested by the same man four years ago. When it happened to me, nobody believed it My whole family thought I was making up a story just to get attention, and that was the end of it. Now Lisa has been molested, and no one believes her either. J do, because I went through the same thing with (his creep. I knew a long time ago that he would get to Lisa, and eventually he did. Because I was the first per­ son she told. I fell it was my duty to let so­ meone know. My questions is this: Since it has happened twice how come our family doesn't believe either one of us? Also, what kind of help can I give Lisa? 1 hope you will publish this Idler. Ann. I need some advice. It makes me sick to think that a man like this can keep getting away with such a terrible crime. I still have nightmares and can't stand the sight of him. — D.S., St. Petersburg, Fla. Dear St. Pete: It is terribly important that you take this column to your teacher, to Lisa’s teacher, your principal, your doctor and any clergyperson you might know. Tell them you wrote it. Then take it to every member of the family. Tell them all that 1 believe you and that I want them to report this animal to the authorities. I've been in this work long enough to know a legitimate letter when I sec one, and this is for real. His driving scares bar Dear Ann Landers: Il is nearly midnight, and I am trying to unwind after a nighmarish ride home from a dinner party. My husband drove 43 miles, averaging 65 miles an hour. I counted 47 lane changes. I am so keyed-up after one of these rides that I feel like screaming. Ptcase tell me. Ann, why do so many men become aggressive and insanely competitive when they gd behind the wheel of a car? Any comment from me is met with hostility. He calls me a "castrating female" and says I’m the world’s most domineering woman. Please don’t suggest that I drive. How many men do you know who are willing to relin­ quish the wheel to a woman, no matter how good a driver’s she is? What can I do about my white knuckles and the tightness in my chest? — Oakland. Dear Oak: You can go with friends, take a taxi or your own car. or stay home. Prayor for poopla going doaf Dear Ann Landers: I'm sending you a prayer for people who arc going deaf. The trouble with being deaf is that most people find deaf folks a nuisance. They sym­ pathize with people who are blind or lame, but they get irritated and annoyed with people who arc deaf. The result is that deaf people are likely to avoid company and become lonelier and more isolated. Here is the prayer: Dear Lord, help me face the situation and realize there is no good way to hide it. Trying will only make matters worse. Help me to be grateful for all that can be done for people like me. If I have to wear a hearing aid, help me lo do it and not be embarrassed. Give me the strength not to let this get me down. Don't let it cut me off from others. And help me to remember. Lord, that no matter what happens nothing can keep me from hearing your voice. — M.E.L., Baltimore. Dear M.E.L.: Your prayer was heard by a lot of people today. I'm sure it was read by millions who share your problem. Thank you for writing. Negative about dating service Dear Ann Landers: I’d like to second the negative opinion expressed by one of your readers regarding dating services. I think they are highly questionable, even though they may be considered a respectable way to meet people these days. The "selec­ tive” ones prey on high hopes and loneliness, for which they charge very high fees. The cheapest plan offered by the service I joined was slightly more than $1,000 for 12 refer­ rals. They didn't make much of an effort to match me with a compatible person. I met only one man out of 12 with whom I could converse easily and whom I considered attractive. 1 discovered several weeks later that he was married. (So much for the screen­ ing process.) The counselors and brochures arc very clever at building your expectations, while quietly cautioning you to be “realistic.” If I had maraged to meet even one good friend through this agency, I would not be complaining. I wonder, what is the failure Most people devote only one day to the heart. We devote every day. And our deep devotion to providing critical cardiac care distinguishes Borgess as the premier heart center in the area. We were one of the first in Michigan to institute heart surgery. Today, were at the forefront of non-surgical treatment options as well. That’s why. each year, over 3.000 critically ill patients come to us for the special treatment they need. Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a 37-ycar-old man who has been married to the same wonderful woman for 15 years. We have four sons, 6 to 14 years old. For 11 years, 1 was the sole support of my family. Then 1 was diagnosed as diabetic. My doctor said 1 had to find less strenuous work or risk a stroke or a heart attack. Unfortunately, less strenuous work also meant less pay. We ended up on welfare. My wife decided to go out and find a job. She was lucky enough to get a position with a fine company and has risen rapidly through the ranks over the last four years. She now nukes more money than 1 ever did. Mean­ while, I worked various part-time jobs that barely paid for the household help. Last February. I was laid off and decided to stay at home and be a house husband. I do all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and marketing. I enjoy being at home and mv wife like* the facl that she never has to lift a finger around the house. The problem: My family seems to think 1 am a lazy bum. My father phoned me the other morning and lold me that 1 should take any kind of job just lo get out of the house. He seems lo think that being a housekeeper is not work. This makes me wonder if he thought my mother was lazy all the years she stayed home raising us kids. I was offended by my father's call and would like your advice on how to respond to him. Frankly, when he called I didn’t say much. Please advise. — Ticked Off in Texas. Dear Ticked: House husbands are not all that rare these days. Your father needs to get current. (Where has he been the last 15 years?) Since this arrangement suits you and your family, what business is it of his? 1 don't en­ courage disrespect to parents, so I’ll give him the message: MYOB, Dad. What's truth about pot, cocaine, LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? "The Lawdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute in­ formation drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) lo: Alcohol, c!o Ann Landers. P. O. Bax 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas An organ benefit breakfast will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Satur­ day. Feb. 10, from 7 to 10 a.m. The breakfast will be for a free-will offering and will in­ elude ham aiJ egg casserole, sweet rolls, orange juice and coffee. This will be the third of a series of four breakfasts sponsored by the Organ Committee of the church. The public is welcome. There will be another breakfast on March 10. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Proceeds will go toward a special elavating device that will make the church's fellowship hall accessible to everyone. The church is located in the village of Coats Grove, at the corner of Durkee and Coals Grove roads. For further information, contact Pastor Jerry Miller at 367-4137. The Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church is continuing to have dizzy spells after recovering from an inner ear infection. He will have further tests this week to try to determine the cause. The Rev. Vernon Moore from Lansing spoke at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. He is now director of Lans­ ing Street Ministries, which includes Harvest House and the Friendship Health Clinic. This ministry endeavors to help street people with job referrals, food, bousing, health care. counseling, drug rehabilitation, education, entertainment, Bible study and daily worship services and a night street ministry. Rev. Moore came from Louisville, Ky. to take over this huge operation when its founder, the Rev. Bud Buchner, was re-assigned. Rev. Moore said that when he came he found a great need for discipline and order. He instituted several rales, such as no fighting in lhe building and no food unless the indigent person first attended a half-hour worship ser­ vice with a 15-minute sermon. He also said he refuses help to chronic alcohol and drug ad­ dicts unless they accept counseling and try to help themselves overcome their problems. He also substituted Christian movies for the com­ mercial ones previously shown. The ministry now has fewer active clients, but is able to of­ fer those they do have safety and much more help. Moore thanked the members of Lakewood United Methodist and other area Methodist churches for their support and said unless his ministry can arrange some kind of endow­ ment, it will continue to require funding from outside sources indefinitely. He said they always need personal care kits lo give to new people who come in from the street. These kits include a toothbrush, dentifrice, bath soap, deodorant, and a razor for men. These items can be left at Lakewood United Methodist Church, and they will be taken to : the Lansing Street Ministries. . Roger and Edith Buxton attended an English and Western Tack and Clothing Retailers Market in Indianopolis over the weekend. The market lasted several days, with seminars from Friday through Tuesday, but the Buxtons were able to attend only Saturday and Sunday. They enjoyed a Las Vegas Party, given by a manufacturer, where gambling was not for cash but for prizes, and they were able to visit with friends from several other midwest stales such as Ohio, Minnesota and Missouri. Anne Buxton stayed home to operate Anne’s Tack Shack while her parents attended lhe semi-annual market. Lakewood Ministerial Association will sponsor an all-day "Walk-Through-The-OldTestament” seminar Saturday, Feb. 24. It win be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 east of Lake Odessa. This program will be presented by “Walk Thru The Bibte Ministries" of Atlanta. Ga. The program will start at 9 a.m. and con­ tinue until 5 p.m. Early registration is possi­ ble at moot Lakewood Ministerial Assocition churches, or it will be possible to register at the door from 8 a.m. the morning of the seminar for a slightly higher price. Lunch will be served for an additional cost by the Lakewood United Methodist Women, or seminar anenders can bring their lunches. On Monday morning this week, ladies from five Woodland churches met at Lakewood Methodist to plan the local 1990 World Day of Prayer service. They were Olive Mason from Woodgrove Parish; Edna C pothers from Woodland United Methodist; Lillian Vandecar from Kilpatrick United Brcthcn; Barbara Myers and Joatrne Jackson from Lakewood United Methodist; and Margaret Bradbeck from Zion Lutheran. The World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday, March 2, at 1 p.m. al Lakewood United Methodist Church. There will a coffee fellowship following. Marie Pickens of Lake Odessa took Cathy Lucas, Evelyn Goodrich and Charlotte Collier, to hmeh Friday at a restaurant in the Ionia area. Despite cold weather and icy roads, the ladies had a nice time. As part of Borgess* centennial observance, well be conducting a heart seminar with Arthur Ashe, February 20. For more information, call 1-800­ 828-8135. We’d love to hear from you. BORGESS Medical Center 100 years of community care. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you have a col lege atudent or friend who’a moved away, give them something that’s "homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! (Mystery Farm #1) CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CEtt11HCATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. Mystery Farm #1 ! Answer I My Name | My Address. ■ Phone Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 T & M Tire and Service, Inc. 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Trailing 48-36 after three periods, Hastings cut the deficit to two. but East Grand Rapids hit 7 of 8 fourth quarter free throws to hold off the charging Saxons. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara said his team had trouble doing much inside against a much taller Pioneer team. As a result, Hastings was forced outside and hit only 41 percent (23 of 56) from the field. East hit 46 percent (23 of 50) from the floor. "The point is we were getting the ball in­ side, but then wc weren’t doing anything with it when we did,” O'Mara said. "Wc were not able to take it up strongly and draw the foul.” Consequently, Hastings was hurt bad at the line. The Saxons hit only 2 of 8 free throws to 17 of 22 for East. O'Mara said when the Pioneers went from a man-to-man to a 1-3-1 trapping zone in the third period his team was in trouble. East turned a 38-31 halftime lead into a 48-36 advantage. "Their trapping defense took us a while to figure out how to attack," O'Mara said. Despite lhe lack of an inside game and free [ Sports ] League meet tucked away, Saxons now seek other honors on the mat Phase one was a definite success. Phase two began last night in Delton. Hastings completed the first leg of the wrestling season in superior fashion last Saturday by sweeping to the school's third straight Twin Valley league meet title. But that may have been the easiest part of a grueling mat schedule. The Saxons’ "second season," the individual and team stale wrestl­ ing tournaments, kicked off last night with the team districts at Delton. Hastings captured team districts in both 1988 and 89. A win last night would send the Saxons into the team regionals on Feb. 17 at Otsego. The most immediate stop on Hastings’ schedule is the individual districts scheduled for this Saturday at Lowell beginning at 10 a.m. " ning the dual meet portion of lhe Twin Valley slate, his team had no desire to share the league crown with anybody. "They went into the tournament knowing that a win would earn them the league cham­ pionship outright and a second place finish would give them a tie," Furrow said follow­ ing the meet. "I guess they didn’t want to tie.” With last night's action in the team district, Hastings had little time to savor its champion­ ship. The team will participate in the 19-tcam individual district Saturday at Lowell with the surviors heading for the regionals at Otsego on Feb. 17. The individual state tournament is slated for Feb.^ 23-24 at the Battle Creek Kellogg Hastings entered the state tournament schedule on a roll following Saturday’s Twin Valley championship. The Saxons were 6-1 in league duals entering the meet, a half game ahead of Lakeview. By finishing first in both the dual season and league meet, Hastings wins its first overall title since 1977. Lakeview and Hastings both placed nine wrestlers, but the Saxons managed four firsts to only one for the Spartans. Hastings finished with more points. 152 W—143!6 for Lakeview. The results were especially grati­ fying to Hastings as Lakeview had crushed Hastings 44-18 in a dual meet back on Jan. U' Hastings’ four championships were picked off by Scott Redman at 135, Jason Hether­ ington at 171, Kirk Ziegler at 152 and Jamie Murphy at 189. Six other Saxons placed including a second by Shayne Horan at 103, thirds by Brian Red­ man at 130 and Scott McKeever at 160 and fourths by Scott Chipman at 125 and Darrell Slaughter at 140. Hastings coach Dave Furrow said after win- Jayvee eagers defeat EGR 84-78 Hastings’ jayvee eagers nearly blew a 15-point lead Tuesday night, but hung on to knock off East Grand Rapids 84-78. Ahead 65-50 after three quarters, Hastings saw its lead shrink to two with a minute and a half to go, but held offthe Pioneers with some clutch free throws. Matt Brown led Hastings with 22 points while Brian Sherry added 19, Ryan Nichols 15, Chris Youngs 11 and Todd Wattles 10. Youngs led lhe rebounders with nine. Hastings also knocked off Marshall 69-56 last Friday to run its league record to 7-2. Brown had 23, Watties 13 and Weller 12. Area Standings, Scorers TWIN VALLEY Sturgis Albion Hastings Marshall Harper Creek Lakeview Coldwater Hillsdale 80(13-0) 80(11-2) •5-4(78) .5-4 (90) .38(5-8) 38 (4-10) 38 (3-11) 0-9 (2-11) OK BLUE 108 (11-2) .9-1 (11-3) .6-4(78) .5-5(88) .48(7-7) . .48 (68) .28(3-11) 0-10(0-13) SMAA Ptnnflald.................. Bronson Maple Valley St. Philip.................. Olivet......................... Bellevue Springfield Jason Hetherington...key pin against Lakeview in Twin Valley finals. at a glance Girls sports deserve credit There arc three reasons why girls sports have taken off in the last decade. The first is the general sports boom this country has been hit with since the late 1970s. Never has there been more of a priority placed on sports beginning in the high schools and continuing to the pro­ fessional level. seem to get over the hump; we make crucial mistakes at certain times and we have to get over that.” O'Mara said. “It seems every mistake wc make comes back to haunt us." Scott Hubbert led Hastings with 16 point* while Nick Williams added 15 and Gabe Grif­ fin 14. Tom Vos, Hastings’ leading scorer at 13.8 points per game, was held to two. Hastings plays at Lakeview Friday before hosting league leader Albion on Feb. 13. Calvin Christian Byron Center... Middleville Godwin Keiloogsvlile ... Hamilton Comstock Park . Lee Sports • • • • Nobody asked me, but... Legislature honors girts — The resolution passed by the Michigan legislature recognizing Feb. 8 as Giris and Women in Sports Day culminates a successful if not uphill climb by female athletes. The special day recognizes the pro­ gress of girls and women in sports and the benefits which sports and fitness ac­ tivities can bring to the lives of female athletes. The resolution was presented al the MHSAA’s Women in Sports Leader­ ship Conference Iasi week. There can be absolutely no doubt of the great strides made by women in athletics during the 1970s and 80s. Though there have been girls high school sports in one form or another for much of the century, womens’ programs didn’t really rocket ahead until the last decade. Today, nearly 90,000 girls participate in slate interscholastic sports. That’s a long way from lhe days when boys sports routinely brushed aside lhe girls — the key point Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 433 tries to make. In part, the resolution reads, "Although women athletes have not always received the recognition accorded to mens athletes, the increasing number of female athletes and their outstanding successes are changing society’s at­ titudes and opening new and exciting doors previously locked to female athletes." The opening of these doors has been slow. From the days of playing polite thrcc-on-three games in bulky dresses to the organization of 10 state tournaments by the MHSAA, girls athletics now rival the boys in many instances. throws, O’Mara said there were times when Hastings played decent ball. "I thought we played well at times. We’ve been in every game this year. We just can’t It can be argued whether the boom has been beneficial or not, but the tremen­ dous interest is a fact. Secondly, girls sports have blossomed because the participants have made great strides in talent levels. Girls are taller and quicker today than 10 years ago. There is work yet to be done in upping the strength of women athletes, but even th*~ 5 -ls have made great increases. lastly, there is Title IX, which to paraphrase means schools have to offer comparable sports for both girls and boys. No longer can schools ignore the sponsorship of girls athletics. Beginning in the early 1970s, it became law. As we enter a new decade, it was wise for lhe state to recognize lhe outstanding achievements made by women in past decades. Wrestling season too long? — With all due respects to football, there is no sport more grueling than wrestling. Beginning with the first practice four days after Thanksgiving and stretching until the team finals March 2, wrestling season marches on. Fifteen brutal weeks. 1 have to admit there are few com­ plaints from the participants, and that’s to their credit. But 15 weeks? Is it really necessary? Do we really need league champs, in­ dividual district, regional and state champions along with team district, regional, quarterfinal and state champs? But more important than crowning champions, is a 15-week season too physically demanding on the kids? Apparently not, says Hastings coach Dave Furrow. He says the wrestling season has been cut three times in his 18 years as coach. ”l’m still in favor of having the team and individual tournaments as they are." he says. "As far as they length. I don't look at the season as being loo long ft wouldn't break my heart if it was shortened, but it might be better if they started later and went later. ” .7-1 (11-3) .7-1 (10-3) .7-1 (9-2) . 3-5 (7-7) . .2-6 (4-9) .2-6 (3-9) .08 (1-15) KVA Paw Paw Mattawan Hackett Parchment Kalamazoo Christian Galesburg-Augusta.. Dalton .6-2 (6-«) .6-2 (6-6) .5-2 (5-4) .5-3(7-4) .3-4 (4-7) .1-7 (2-8) 1-7 (1-10) SCORERS Thompson, Mapia vaiiay ... 11-360-32.7 Pranger, ummw/m13-260-21.5 Dean, 13-263-20.2 Hyde, LaAawood14-228-163 Hoefler, Napia Vaiiay11-169-15.4 Voe, Hastings12-165-13.8 Casteele, Map* vaiiay11-147-13.4 Williams, Hastings11-146-13.3 Barker, Lakewood14-159-11.4 Hubbert, Hastings12-131-10.9 Seventh graders lose Pennfleld opener Hastings' seventh grade basketball team lost to Coldwater 33-17 in the first round of the Pennfield Tournament. Matt Kirkendall had six points and Mike Toburen five for Hastings. The team also won its first game in the Hastings tournament by beating Woodland in overtime 28-19. Justen Reid scored six points and Jared Nichols and Josh Hanford five. The team plays Delton in the finals tonight in the Hastings Middle School west gym at 6:30 p.m. The seventh grade B team also lost to Ionia 35-27 in a game last week. Justen Reid had nine points and Josh Hanford eight. In the A game, Hastings lost 47-40 as Kirkendall had 13 points and Toburen 10. The Hastings eighth grade B team lost to Woodland 27-21 as Eric Haines had 12 points and 16 rebounds. The A team lost to Woodland 47-45. Travis Williams had 18 points and Markley 13. Knight s of Columbus winners announced Ten winners in five age classes were crown­ ed winners in last Saturday’s Knight’s of Col­ umbus Free Throw cdtest. The winners were: 10-year olds — Kristy Lambert and Cody Lyons; 11— Leslie McAlvey and Jason Mer­ rick; 12 — Sarah McKcough and Dan Sherry; 13 — Molly Arnold and Ryan McAlvey; and 14 — Jeanna Willard and Jason Markley. Lambert. McKeough and Willard along with Sherry and McAlvey advanced to the Diocesan Contest to be held at St. Mary’s Bart Center in Kalamazoo on Feb. 24. Hostings Jaff Baxter tries to score on a layup In Tuesday's 64*56 lo** nt . Creek Lakeview on Friday. °* E°” Grood *°l**»- Tho 7-6 Saxons pioy at Battle From rough beginnings, girls sports have made great strides in Hastings bv Steve Vedder by Sports Editor Pat Murphy remembers the days of gratuity coaching, cramped volleyball practices in the balcony and three teams sharing the rany. uniforms for four years. Judy Anderson remembers munching cookies and sipping punch after basketball games, surrendering 33 runs in the first and only softball game of 1971 and diving into the Marshall pool following volleyball marches Someone has come a long way, baby. And in a relatively short period of time. The Michigan legislature recently passed a concurrent resolution recognizing Thursday, Feb. 8 as Girls and Women in Sports Day. The resolution recognizes the important role girls athletics plays in the education process and the outstanding success women have had in changing attitudes and unlocking doors in the growth of sports. Today, more than 90,000 girls statewide participate in interscboiastic athletics with the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsoring 10 stale girts’ tournaments. Murphy, Hastings’ assistant athletic direc­ tor, and Anderson, a former longtime coach, were both instrumental in the formation of Hastings High School’s first girts programs in the early 1970s. Murphy and Anderson jointly coached lhe basketball team while Anderson held the softball reins and Murphy the track position. Cynthia Robbe coached Hastings’ first golf and tennis teams while Bruce McDowell headed the first cross country team in 1980. Although the formation of any new pro­ gram can be an adventuresome if not murderous undertaking, Murphy and Ander­ son say cooperation from the Hastings Board of Education, high school principal Robert VanderVeen and the athletes themselves took the edge off much of their task. Murphy said in the early 1970s many schools surrounding Hastings were l_, ’ ' igs^ad fa to change from club play — Hastings Girls Athletic Association (GAA) — to in­ terscholastic competition. After checking into the feasability of Hastings sponsoring teams. Murphy tried contacting these schools about scheduling games, but was politely told to wait until Hastings improved its facilities. That wait ended in the fall of 1970 with the completion of a brand spanking new high school. The facilties helped Anderson, Mur­ phy and Robbe recruit girts for basketball and volleyball teams in lhe fall and winter, and softball and track teams in the spring. Tennis came along in 1972, golf the next spring and cross country in 1980. The early recruiting went well as both the coaches and the players were enthusiastic about interscholastic play, Anderson recalls. "We had a new idea and we weren’t sure sports were something the girls wanted to do,” she says. “The schools around us were doi.ig it so we needed to get started." Murphy said the two earliest headaches came in battling parents who didn’t want their girls competing and scheduling gym time around the boys. "The attitude was changing on people let­ ting their daughters do things. The attitudes of the people who let their girts play was very supportive," Murphy says. ‘’The hardest part was the male coaches. They had to make adjustments." Another anticipated concern never materialized as rosters were filled out almost immediately. Basketball had no problem get­ ting players with 15 girls the first year; volleyball went from one to three teams in two years; track had 18 girls out the first spring; and softball had 16 players on its inaugural roster. As expected, many of the early scores were lopsided. Hastings, for instance, lost its first basketball game by 59 points and didn’t win a game until the second year. The team was 4-28 the first three years. The softbaU team lost to Lakewood 33-19 in its first game in 1971, and went 3-13 until its first winning season in 1974. Meanwhile, the Saxon volleyballers didn’t win a match until its third year, but that group along with the golf team, which shocked everyone by winning the stale tide in 1974, helped Hastings turn the corner to respectability. Coming on the heels of the golf team’s stun­ ning success, the volleyballers went 7-2 and won the West Central League crown. Sudden­ ly Saxon teams discovered a new fad: Winning. "We knew we were going to take our lumps," Murphy says. "We knew the in­ evitability of that was there." The golf and voUeyball success acted as a launching pod lo even better results. The soft­ ball, basketball and tennis teams all won six games in only their fourth years of existence and the Hastings sports scene would never be die same again. "Winning changes everything,’' Murphy confesses. "Once you start winning it attracts the kids." The winning didn't stop after 1974. A year later Saxon volleyball, softbaU, track, tennis and golf teams all won more games than they lost. The volleyball team finished second in tite West Central, the softball team won 10 of 14 games and the golf team went 13-0 and finished nmnerap in the state. Anderson says although the girts program didn't enjoy much success in winning the first three years, the will to participate was there quickly. 'The girl, were real intervened in tdayint but their lldllx weren't there.” the Myx “Ax •ooeu we Mid we wen goiiv to do tha (nut • program) the giria wen real excited." The die wm can. Giria playing tpora wm no lirir; they wen reality. And a Htcceufid reality. Saxon volleyball team, no off aeveo straight winning seasons from 1974-80. Not to be outdone, Hastings softball teams averaged almon 13 wins a season over that lime while track teams ripped off throe straight unbeaten teaeona and three league championships from 1976-78. The basketball team woo 13, 14 aad II games from 1978-80 while never finishing less than fourth in the Twin Valley while rtw tennii team weal a combined 29-6 over da Mme three yean. Hastings not only gained respect firn in the Wen Central and then Twin Valley, but statewide. Following the state golf title, Hastings teams finished runnerup in dn 1976 slate track meet, played in three straight district finals from 1976-78 and the regional finals in 1982. and km in the 1978 vollleybaU quanesfinals. Murphy admits at Oral the success wm a bit surprising. “Iha we knew then was a pouibility ihuws could go right," she Myt. “We knew things weren't going to happen overniglx." Then wen no crystal balls for Murohy, Robbe aad Anderton in the beginning, '■'hey claim simple hard work has bulk the Hump girts program to what it is today and Murphy likes what da sees in da program today. "Definitely,'' the Myt. "A lot bn been ac­ complished in aeetng da girts have da oppor­ tunity to participan. They han choice, now. Before, in the 1960a, the girt, could ba cheerleader, aad that', h. Now day can chooae, day han tome choices.” Key elates worth noting In Hastings girls sports history e August 1970, Hastings moves into new high school. The Giris Athletic Association (GAA), an intramural sports organization, is disbanded. • January, 1971 — First recognized varsity game of any kind is held, a volleyball game. • April, 1971 — Hastings loses first ever softball _____ game,, 33-19 to Lakewood. The following season the softball team would be the ~ first " Saxon team *to win * a varsity contest. • Fall, 1971 — Saxon basketball team debuts by going 0-8 including a 72-13 loss to St. Johns in the first game played. • May, 1973 — The first awards banquet is held in the high school cafeteria. • September, 1973. First uniforms purchas­ ed for basketball, volleyball and track teams. Prior io the purchase, teams had played in jeans and T-shirts. The uniforms would be shared between the teams for the next four years. • February, 1974 — Hastings wins first girls championship as the volleyball team wins the West Central. •October, 1974 — Hastings wins the Class B state title in golf. The team compiles a perfect 12-0 mark. e April, 1975 — The softball team moves to lhe diamonds behind the high school and pro­ mptly wins 10 of 14 games. • May, 1976 — Sixty-one girls help the track team become the second Saxon team to win a conference title. The girls compile a 10-0 dual meet mark, finish second in their regional and 10th in the state. • September, 1976 — Hastings enters the Twin Valley. • February, 1977 — The volleyball team becomes Hastings* first Twin Valley league champ. • May, 1977 — The softball team wins 17 games — an all-time Hastings high in vic­ tories at that point. O May, 1977 — The track team again goes 10-0 and wins its first Twin Valley tide. The team goes on lo finish second in the state, a standing never matched again. • February, 1978 — Volleyball team wins its first regional crown before losing in die quarterfinals. • May, 1980 — Tennis team goes 10-1 and finishes runnerup in Twin Valley. • May, 1982 — Softball team goes 1/-5, wins its district and finishes runnerup in lhe regionals. • May. 1983 - Softball team wins 23 games, still an all-time victory high for girls sports. The team, however, still doesn’t win the Twin Valley. • May, 1985 — Softball team goes 22-3 while winning conference championship. • November, 1985 — The basketball team goes 17-4 and tics for its first Twin Valley championship. e May. 1986 — Track team finishes 15th in the state. e Novemcbcr. 1989 — Basketball team com­ piles highest winning percentage of any girls team at 19-2. Team wins Twin Valley title but loses in first round of districts to 20-0 Wayland. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 — Page 11 SEWER PLAN..continued Is it spring yet? Taking advantage of the warm weather, Lee Bowman of Hastings scores on his friend Shaun Price during a one-on-one game along Clinton Street Tuesday. Weather forecasters said although temperatures have been 10 degrees above normal for all of February, the cool weather might return for the weekend. Bowling Results Thursday Angels McDonalds II55-33; Stefanos 53-35; Barry Co. Real Estate 47-41; Clays 43 ’/i-40’Zt; Key Cleaning Services 41%-46%; Hastings Bowl 38-50; McDonalds I 30-54. Good Games aad Series - P Varney I46; L. Aspinall 198; J. Joseph 183; T. Daniels 248-185-186-619; K. Barnum 162; S. Rose 189; C. Carr 154; C. Moore 170; L. Apsey 200! C. Cuddahcc 169; M. Ingram 158; B. Ranguetle 185; D. Snyder 21’-582; J. Jarvis 144; T. Affording 139; D. Howell 141 S Dunn 202-520. Sunday Mixed Holy Rollers 51%-32%; Pin Busters 49%-34%; Sandbaggers 49%-34%; Wc Don’t Care 48-36; Gutterdusters 46-38; Real­ ly Rottens 45-39; Alley Cats 44-40; Hrxxer Crew 44-36; Get Along Gang 43-41; Middleiakcrs 42%-4i%; Thunderdogs 40-44; Greenbacks 39-45; Chug A Lugs 39-45; Mar­ ried w/children 38-42; Die Hards 37-47; Ogdenites 35%-48%; Wanderers 34-50; Misfits 264-57%. Womens High Game and Series - A. Ward 151; J. Ogden 190; M. Snyder 193-532; C. Wilcox 192; B. Behmdt 173; L. Beyer 146; D. Kelley 223-534; MJ. Snyder 146; D. Snyder 215-543; V. Goodenough 167; L. Tilley 223-572; J. Smith 164; T. Pen­ nington 169; P. Miller 173; R. Prior 160. Mem High Game and Series - R. Ward 184-540; C. Wilson 235-598; G. Williams 195-528; R. Ogden 191-523; R. Ogden 199-557; C. Haywood 202-581; B. Drayton 181; R.B. Snyder 163; G. Steele 201; M. Snyder 214-594; B. Miller 174; R. Bowman 202-555; S. Davis 188-521; D. Snyder 172: D. Welsch 191-537: M. Seger 168; S. Goodenough 212-530; R. Allen 186; R. Little 213-550; R. Mack 214-611; J. Woodard 215-533. Monday Mixers Miller Carpets 49-31; Andrus of Hastings 47-33; Deweys Auto Body 45%-34%; Superior Seafoods 44-36; Pioneer Apartments 43-37; Friends 42%-374; Miller Real Estate 40-40; Music Center 38-42; Girrbachs 37-43: Michelob 37-43: Sir N Her 36%-43%: Fcrrellgas 35-45; Cinder Drugs 35-45; Hastings Bowl 30%-49'A. High Games and Series - C. Trumbull 167; F. Schneider 162: A. Swanson 163: S. Neymeiyer 200-538; D. Hooten 210-514; P. Pennington 156; K. Palmer 163; P. Snyder 170; K. Colvin 198; L. Perry 170; H. Service 160; S. Greenfield 170; M. Nvstrom 191-514; M. Purdy 154; S. Hanford 191; W. Main 183; B. Lumbert 191; R. Kuempel 174; D. Kelley 178-517; E. Ulrich 182; S. Merrill 191. Kreative Korners 39; Leftovers 38; Northland Optical 36%; Formula Realty 31. Good Games - K. Wycrman 176; A. Perez 164; J. McQuecm 163; N. Wilson 187; B. Sexton 135; F. Schneider 184; L. Johnson 157; I. Ruthruff 192; C. Smith 159; E. Vannessa 172; L. Gleckler 176; B. Fisher 134; P. Elzinga 130; J. Allman 183. High Series and Gaines - K. Forman 215-531; S. Lambert 160-452; T. Weeks 190491; S. Brimmer 138-386. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 534-34%; Valley Realty 53-35; Varney’s Stables 51 %-36%; Lifestyles 49 39; Mace’s Pharmacy 48%-39%; Gcukes Mkt. 45-43; Easy Rollers 43-45; Hair Care Center 42%-45%; Welton's Healing 42-46; Handy's Shirts 38%-49%; Friendly Home Parties 31-57; DeLong’s Bait 30%-57%. High Ganes aad Series - T. Christopher 202-590; E. Mesecar 195-560; J. Gardner 210-536; L. Elliston 188-528; B. Blakely 183-511; B. Hathaway 190-514; N. Hummel 194-499; F. Schneider 187-491; P. Edger 193-475; M. Brimmer 201-467; S. Brimmer 190-455; B. Norris 158-450; B. Smith 173-478; L. Johnson 153-431; B. Vrogindcwey 174-469; A. Welton 158-401; C. Kaiser 145-412; K. Hanford 158-423; P. Frederickson 164; C. Miles 142; S. Breitner 173; L. Gibson 160; B. Reneau 159; M. Reichard 157; T. Soya 162. LEADERSHIP...continued ask questions,' she said. "I let them do most of the actual work.” The planning committee met Tuesday mor­ ning at Hastings with Gary Cass, stale direc­ tor of lhe Student Leadership Forum for the Stale Department of Education. Cass provid­ ed the group training and he and the students discussed strategy and goals for the upcoming forum. Cass said other gtrals of lhe forum arc to provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, provide them with a change to gain new insights, provide them with a chance to discuss education issues with peers, and provide them with an opportunity to help make positive changes and im­ provements in their schools. The director said the State Department of Education designed lhe leadership forums, which now attract about 70 school districts statewide. “I’m excited about it,” Jarvis said of lhe forum. "And I’m sute the kids arc, loo. I think it will be one of those additional learning experiences outside the classroom that the kids will benefit from.” NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to th* provision* of Public Act 183 of 1943, a* amended, notice it hereby given that th* tad th* following Ordinance which amend* th* Barry County Ordinance in th* following manner: Th* Zoning Diatrict Map hot been amended aa fallows: Driver topples mailboxes, arrested for drunk driving Parcel Number* fitted below: OR 11 017022 00 00 11 017 060 10 00 11 017 060 20 OS 11 017 020 00 0011 017 029 00 08 11 08 11 08 11 0811 08 11 06 11 08 11 08 11 0811 017 017 017 017 017 017 017 017 017 00 II 017 06030 Sec. 17 0811 017 060 40 031 20 032 00 Sec. 17 08 11 018 014 00 08 11 013 019 00 032 10 033 00 oa n ota 019 io 034 00 00 II 010 023 50 037 00 OS 11 018 042 00 036 00 OR 11 010044 00 055 00 060 00 At some point in lime they were talking about putting the lagoons in that area, he said. Stap admits that in the past she hasn't at­ tended township meetings and hearings, primarily because of former job responsibilities. “That will never happen again." she said. "I will be at those meetings. And that's one reason for the (Cedar Creek) Association so wc can have representatives there al every meeting. I think everyone realizes they should have been more involved." “Wc didn't feel it was any of our business (to attend the original public meetings about the general Wall Lake sewer project)." Nor­ ris said. He didn’t think there was anything that could be done if officials already had a permil to discharge treated sewage into the creek. Serving on the newly formed citizens' association, in addition to Stap, arc Mary Pease, who is president; Greg Pease, vice president; Sheryl Drcnth, Orval Conine, Gene Willison. Jean Gemrich, Gavin Pope, all Hope township residents; Pat Newton, Dennis Anderson, and alternate Eugene Tobias, Baltimore Township residents. The largest stretch of Cedar Creek, which eventually connects with Thonuipple River, is located in Baltimore Township, they said. “I've learned a lot and it’s been enjoyable. It’s educational,*' said Stap. The association is going to be a permanent organization, they said. “Il’s nice how the whole community has pulled together. They’re all from all walks of life. The camaraderie is really exciting. 1 like that part,” she said. Better some exercise than nothing, experts say WASHINGTON (AP) - You may never win gold in the marathon - but experts say you could at least walk toward better health. Researchers say it may take far leu exer­ cise than people had thought to lower the risk of heart disease - especially for the high­ est risk group, middle-aged men. They want to encourage people to literally take the first step. "Doing something is better than doing nothing." says epidemiologist Steven N. Blair of the Institute for Aerobics Research in Deltas. "Standing is better than silling, mov­ ing around is better than standing." "Lower intensity exercise - brisk walking on a regular basis - provides a fair amount of benefits," says Dr. William L. Haskell, deputy director of the Stanford Center for Re­ search ia Disease Prevention, in California. Blair and Haskell agree that the highestrisk men are those who do virtually nothing. "There are considerable health benefits from getting out of the bottom group into lhe moderately fit category," Blair says. "There may be further benefits in the highfitness category." Haskell uys the men he studied changed fceir risk factors ia key areas - lowering their body weight and blood pressure, while rais­ ing their HDL cholesterol, the so-called "good" cholesterol that's associated with a de­ creased risk of heart disease. Haskell says his subjects did it with a pro­ gram of brisk walking 30 to 40 minutes that should put your rate in the 110-125 beat per minute range, or 60 percent of capacity. That’s significantly below what experts have considered the minimum threshold for a training benefit to kick in - 70 to 10 per­ cent of capacity. Haskell says this range is based primarily on studies of comparatively more fit college students by researchers who wanted to detect improvement over compara­ tively shorter time periods. Blair and Haskell say the training threshhold concept may be misleading, because smaller doses of exercise can produce some improvement And, uys Haskell, the prospect of having to gasp and strain their way to better health at a 70-80 percent target range has kept a lot of people from trying. "When you look at the population over age 45, using current guidelines on exercise - 30 io 40 minutes at 70 lo BO percent of capac­ ity, three times a week - no more than 20 percent of men and 10 percent of women meet that criteria," he says. "The public may be thinking, How little can I do and still get away with itf Blair uys. He uys they may need less than they think. And if you can’t spare 30 to 40 minutes in a lump, Haskell says you can break it into 10-mimtte segments. He uys that Ms re­ search indicates you’ll atm get health bene­ fits, and they may be nearty u great However, neither researcher suggests that people who are doing more ahould cut beck. Both say there is more benefit in being more fit Blair uys vigorous exercise can relieve siren and make you better able to enjoy other kinds of outdoor aports. He defines high fitness in men aa jogging two miles in leu than 20 minutes, and high fitneu in women u doing the same in 20 to 24 minutes. Aad he says that, if walking or jogging doesn’t appeal L> you, then you might find some other form of aerobic exercise Mat esn make you at least moderately fit The goal, he says, is to live to enjoy something. NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 9488051 to SUBSCRIBE! NW'/.. SM. 11 T4. indicofed on the attached mop in Hotting* Property in Sec. 20, on the North aide of River Rood 220 W. Stat* St.. Hotting*. Michigan between the hour* of 8:00a.m. -5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Pleaae call 940-4030 for further information. Hotting* Qty limit* ond Eo*t of M-37 in Hosting* THEODORE MCKELVEY, Choirman All the parcel number* or* within the area outlined on the attached map in Orangeville Twp. NANCY L. ROERSMA. Clerk lakewood Acre* F2, or th* N 366 ft. ol th* W’A of C ifLETON TWP. -A motorist was ar­ reted Saturday for drunken driving after crashing into mailboxes along Thornapple Lake Road west of M-66. Dennis Lee Hulsebos, 21, of Ver­ montville, was taken into custody after the accident at 1:20 a.m., according to Michigan El State Police from Hastings. Troopers Greg Fouty and Vance Hoskins said Hulsebos was driving east when he lost control on the icy roadway, spun out and toppled two mailboxes on the north side of the road before becoming stuck in a ditch. He was not injured in the accident No one was on lhe scene when troopers ar­ rived, but Hulsebos relumed with several family members to move lhe truck. Hulsebos identified himself as lhe driver and admitted he was drinking before lhe acci­ ie: ftRL-5 dent, troopers said. A witness told troopers she uw Hulsebos hide a paper bag off to the side of the road Thursday A.M. Fncndly Homes 54; Valley Realty 514; Varneys 504; Open-Mark-Open 48; Word of Faith 47%; Question Marks 46; Vacanccys 45; Kloostermans 444; Hummers 44; Slow Pokes 41%: Bosleys 41; Gillons Const. 40; after the accident. Troopers found three unopened cans of beer in the bag. They also found an empty beer that had been spilled in­ side the truck Hulsebos was driving. Hulsebos was arrested for drunken driving and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered .16 on a chemical breath test He was lodged for drunken driving. JV volleyballers beat Delton Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER The Hastings jayvee volleyball team beat Delton 15-4 and 15-6 last week. Stephanie Leatherr’in had 14 points in the matches while Malyka DcGoa had five and Michelle Leatherman four. The freshmen team beat Delton 15-13 and 15-9. •'I’m not really sure why the town board is taking lhe altitude they are.” he said. There’s people on the town board that I consider my friends. I live in Cedar Creek. 1 was at lhe meeting when they made the statement that they weic going to discharge into Cedar Creek, thal they had the permit to discharge into Cedar Creek. That’s what they said. Everybody believed that. ' •’Since I have asked many, many people who were at those meetings, 'didn't you understand it that they had the permit?' 'Yeah, that’s what they said.' Then we find out no." A letter from a Michigan Department of Natural Resources official clarifying the issue was sent lo Slap, lhe Hope Township super­ visor, Williams & Works engineering firm and lhe Banner. The DNR did not mandate that the Hope Township wastewater treatment system discharge lo Cedar Creek, said Kevin Cook, of lhe DNR Waler Surace Waler Quality Division. "A preliminary discharge permit has not been issued...To dale wc have not received an application for an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit from Hope Township,” Cook said in the Idler. Stap also points out that Williams & Works suggested Cedar Creek as a possible discharge point, not the DNR. “1 don't want lo fight with lhe township board. I’d just like them to work with us,” Slap said. “It's confusing (misinformation) io the citizens in our area. We’re trying to delve into all the true facts,” said Slap. She said she thinks the reason the Cedar Creek citizens group formed so quickly was news that the DNR had not even received an application for the permit from the township. When residents first erroneously heard that a permit had been obtained, they thought there wasn't much they could do to fight back, Stap said. “Then we began lo question, she said. Only lhe Michigan Water Resources Com­ mission has the authority lo issue NPDES per­ mits,” Cook said. "Staff review NPDES per­ mit applications and makes recommendations for issue or denial to the Michigan Water Resources Commission. Wc cannot prepare a permit for their review until we have received a permit application and completed our review.” Once lhe DNR is involved with the applica­ tion for a discharge permit, notice has to be posted for 30 days and adjacent landowners notified, Stap said. Citizens then have a chance to demand an informal public meeting and a formal public hearing, she said. Norris said he believes officials have been ' 'looking at the cheapest way to get the system in and they are not looking at what is en­ vironmentally best.” The Cedar Creek Association, formally organized Monday, presented the Hope Township Planning Commission with a pro­ posed ordinance the next day that would re­ quire a public hearing to be held if sewer lagoons and related sewer and water treatment facilities are proposed in the township. Currently the ordinance doesn't provide for public input on sewage lagoon locations, said Norris, who serves on the Township Planning Commission. “The wording in our ordinance is such that they could put the damn thing anywhere they want with no special hearing, no hearing of any kind,” be said. The township's attorney will have to give his opinion on the proposed zoning amend­ ment and ultimately, after a public hearing, the Township Board has the final say. One of the proposed sites for the lagoon, owned by the Cedar Creek Bible Chruch, has just been sold lo private citizens of lhe area. Thai site was the reason Cedar Creek area residents picketed the church several weeks ago lo express their dismay about the propos­ ed lagoons. The sales agreement to purchase that pro­ perty, on the comer of Dowling and Cedar Creek roads, has been signed by Eugene Nor­ ris, his son Troy Norris, Greg Pease, and Frank Strickland. Having that land in the hands of private citizens “gave us some breathing room,” said Stap. “Wc did it with the understanding that they could slil! try and condemn it,” Norris said.”] would like lo think that they wouldn’t, but there's always thal remote possibility.” The condemnation procedure is a long, drawn-out process, she said. There are two other potential lagoon sites within a half mile either way of thal site that were also under consideration, which are not for sale, he added. Norris said he doesn't feel enough research was done to seek potential lagoon sites, saying that he thinks a 35-acre sight near the Wall Lake area would be suitable. Monday's Hope Township Board meeting is going to be very important, Norris said, "to sec what altitude the township board takes on it. "It will depend, too, on what the engineer­ ing firm recommends,” he added. "Up to this point in lime, they (township officials) have pretty much went along with whatever the engineering firm has said. Whether they arc going to continue to do so, we don’t know,” Norris said. At one of the original public hearings about the sewer system. Norris said residents were told they were looking at least 10 to 20 acres, but now are looking at 30 to 40 because they considering possible expansion of the project. “Instead of lhe 289 residents that live around Wall Lake, they are now talking about 1,400 to 1.500 residents, said Norris. That was at a special Aug. 7 meeting with the Hope. Barry and Prairieville township of­ ficials and a coordinator of the Wall Lake sewer authority. "They talked about Delton, Crooked Lake and Pine Lake possibly discharging into Wall Lake’s sewer lagoon and ultimately into Cedar Creek. “They had absolutely no citizens there. They talked that lhe lagoons would be three miles east (into Cedar Creek), he said. Call m.s to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! Call 948-8051 3 fS I OFFICIAL ZONING MAP HASTINGS TOWNSHIP OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (M) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 Governor touts new property tax plan ROYAL OAK (AP) - Michigan residents could save up to $300 million over the next 10 yean under a plan that keeps property-lax assessments from rising fader than inflation, Gov. James Blanchard said lad Friday. The property-tax relief plan, mentioned in the governor's State-of-ihe-State speech Jan. 10 and outlined for the first time Friday, would limit increases in property-tax assess­ ments to the rate of inflation, unless voters approved a higher millage. "The reality is the assessments often ex­ ceed the rate of inflation, not to mention the growth in a person's income,- Blanchard told his elderly audience at the Royal Ork Senior and Community Center. "The point is, we have got to do something about it" Over the pad 15 years, assessments have increased an average of6.35 percent annually, while inflation has been as low as 1.4 per­ cent in 1986 and as high as 15.9 percent in 1980. Lad year, inflation in Detroit was about 4.5 percent and property-tax assess­ ments went up an average 9.6 percent daiewide. "h’s doable by the Legislature under the Michael Burghdoff and Andrea Jones Heather Banning and Jason Windes budget and all it would lake is a simple ma­ jority vole,” Blanchard said, adding that lhe plan will be presented to lawmakers this week. . Blanchard declined to say whether the pian, like all other property-tax proposals since he look office, was doomed to defeat in the Legislature. While capping property-tax increases would deprive local school districts of rev­ enue, Michigan Treasurer Robert Bowman said the state would use general-fund money to make up the difference. Bowman has said the plan would have saved homeowners about $150 million over the past four years on top of the $650 mil­ lion annual property-tax rebate that about 1.4 million residents get on their income taxes. The governor's plan is a tax credit based on the difference between changes in the infla­ tion rale and increases in property-tax assessments. If a homeowner’s property taxes rose at a higher rate than inflation, lhe stale would pay the difference, sending a partial­ payment check to the local treasurer. Two laws must be changed to allow the property tax credit. The Income Tax Act must be amended to allow the credit The Property Tax Act must be amended to let lo­ cal treasurers accept partial payment from lhe stale and to require local assessors to send no­ tices to all homeowners rather than only to those whose assessments go up. The plan has been criticized by legislators who say it helps those who need it least people in high-growth districts. But Bowman disagreed. "Essentially, this plan is aimed at lhe mid­ dle class," Bowman said. "Here in Royal Oak, these are not wealthy people. We're talking about $40,000 homes. This just hap­ pens to be an area where there has been an increase in growth. "Two years ago, who would have guessed Royal Oak would experience such growth. And two years from now? It’s anyone’s guess." For example, under the governor's plan, a Royal Oak home worth $40,000 in 1987 would have saved $638 ia property taxa from 1987 to 1990, according to Michigan Department of Treasury figarcs. The largest assessment increase last year was Livingston County's 155 percent raise, closely followed by the counties of Washtenaw (14.4 percent), Oakland (13.9 percat) and Macomb (114 percent). The smallest increase last year was in the Upper Peninsula’s Delta County, where assessments increased less than 1 pwrnr Backers given go ahead on death penalty ballot Justin Waters Janette Jennings Schools announce top spelling bee winners J-Ad Graphics News Services Amanda Hawbaker and Casey Alexander News Briefs ‘Survivors’ meet every Tuesday Handling Issues Together (HIT), a substance abuse and awareness group is planning a Teen Institute at Thomapple Kellogg High School Saturday, Feb. 17. The day will begin with registration at 9 a.m. and will finish with a dance and open gym from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The goal of the institute is to promote personal growth, healthy life skills and leadership capabilities. A planning committee, made up of Kelly Newman, Petra Muller, Jenir. Middleton, Mary Elwood and nat Newman, has been organizing the event since last June. “Survivors of Violence," a support group for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest or abuse, meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Womyn's Concerns office, 107 S. Jef­ ferson St., Hastings. For more information, call 945-4992. Construction has begun for lhe first 48 spaces at the Cider Mills mobile home park in Middleville. Park developers said the park is ex­ pected to welcome its first occupants by late June or sometime in July. The first 48 spaces will be served by an on-site sewer because the Village of Middleville is prohibited from providing any more sewer service until its system is enlarged. Completion of the new mobile home park is expected by next fall. Ex-Hastings man earns Navy medal Lt. Commander David L. Foote, a 1964 graduate of Hastings High School, last month earned his third Navy Com­ mendation Medal. Foote was cited for his leadership and managerial ability in making possible the deployment of 13 mobile inshore undersea warfare units into three major fleet exercises in October 1989 as chief staff officer for Group One Staff in ! The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will meet al 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the MADD office, 10816 E. State St., above Pages Book Store. Teen Institute planned for TK Cider Mills park construction begins I MADD to moot Tuesday night California. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foote of Hastings, he also is a 1969 graduate of Western Michigan Univcrsity. He and his wife. Patricia, live in San Diego. Social Security dates rescheduled Because of the Presidents’ Day holi­ day, Social Security representatives will reschedule this month's visit in Hastings. Representatives will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Barry County Department of Social Services, 555 W. Woodlawn. After­ ward, the regular visit on the third Mon­ day of each month will resume. Woodland firm receives award Stowell Equipment Company of Woodland has received the Bronze Group Award from Paiz Saks Inc. of Pound, Wis. Stowell Equipment ranked among the top 50 dealers in the United States and Canada for saks performance. Stowell provides sales, pans and ser­ vice for the full line of Paiz feed­ handling and manure-handling equipment. Big Band dance set at Lakewood The Lake wood High School Jazz Ensemble will have an evening of “Big Band" music and dancing Friday. Feb. 16. A dinner with spaghetti, salad and dessert will be served at 7 p.m. and (he dancing is scheduled for 7:45 lo 9:30 p.m. There is no cost for the dance, hut donations will be accepted. ~ The new word lists trea t out yet. but al­ ready some Hastings fifth graders are putting their noggins to work, learning to spell words, some with meanings unknown to them. Last week, each elementary school in the Hastings district had spelling tournaments to find the top two spellers in each school. : Representing their buildings are Justin Waters and Janette Jennings, Pkasantview; Andrea Jones and Mike Burghdoff, Central; Jason Windes and Heather Banning, South­ eastern; and Amanda Hawbaker and Casey Alexander, Northeastern. The finalists will meet with Delton stu­ dents March I in lhe Hastings High School lecture hall, before heading off to lhe regional competition. ‘Walk for Warmth’ is March 3 On Saturday, March 3, the Community Ac­ tion Agency of South Central Michigan will sponsor the fifth annual “Walk for Warmth" aad will be asking hundreds of area residents lo gather pledges and walk to help raise money for a heating assistance fund. As in the pest, all funds raised from this event will stay in the respective county and go to help low-income families face their winter heating problems. Through caring, commit­ ment and generosity of the area, residents, last year the Walk for Warmth raised just under $37,000 in a four-county area. This year more than ever the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan will be forced to rely on the help of the com­ munity in assisting low-income area residents with heating-related emergencies. Escalating fuel costs in the fall and early winter has put many low-income elderly, han­ dicapped and economically stressed families in jeopardy Dorothy Clements, CAA County Coordinator, said “We're asking that people be cold for an hour so that those less fortunate can be warm for the rest of the winter. The state-funded Targeted Fuel Assistance pro­ gram had a 20 percent cut, which severely limited the agency’s ability to serve families with heat-related emergencies. This has forc­ ed communities to respond to local needs or have these needs go unmet." The Barry County “Walk for Warmth" will begin registration at 9 a.m., with the kick-off at 10 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church, 301 E. Slate St., Hastings, on Satur­ day, March 3. Individuals and groups wishing to help will be given the opportunity to walk and solicit pkdges for hours or miles walked, organize special events, or make financial donations by contacting the Community Action Agency (Barry County Office,) 107 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, 49058, phone 948-4260. LANSING (AP) - Backers of a move lo permit the death penally in Michigan were given the green light last Friday to begin gathering signatures to place the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot. The Board of State Canvassers approved, 3­ 0, lhe wording for lhe petition being circu­ lated by Sen. Gil DiNello, D-East Detroit The petition would remove the ben on cap­ ital punishment from rhe Michigan Constitution and pennit the Legislature to institute lhe death penalty for crima it de­ fines as "capital murder." Michigan passed a law banning lhe death penalty in 1846, mak­ ing it lhe first government in the English­ speaking world io take lhe step. DiNello said be needs 6,000 to 8,000 vol­ unteers to help gather more than 300,000 signatures supporting the measure, but so far has lined up about 500 workers. Backers must collect 239457 valid signa­ tures by July 9 in order to place the issue on the bailee Michigan residents appealing to courts in record numbers LANSING (AP) - More Michigan resi­ dents wanted to tell it to the judge ia 1989, resulting in a record number of appeals being filed with the Michigan Court of Appeals, figures released Friday show. Chief Judge Robert J. Danhof said the court received 10,951 new cases, an increase of 28 percent compared with 1988. “Only in 1978 and in 1984 did we have any reduction in total filings from lhe year before. Basically since the inception of foe court, foe caseload has climbed steadily," be said. The chief judge foresees no turnaround prison system and the introduction of more kmg-term sentences are likely to drive up lhe number of criminal appeals. The Supreme Court, in a budget submitted to lhe House and Senate Judiciary commit­ lees, has suggested nine appeals court judga be added to the 24-member court to ease the workload. The court issued 8,983 written decisions last year, the most ever and up from 8,508 the previous year, he said. New criminal appeals increased nearly 40 percent while civil appeals increased 17 per­ cent, he said. aoon, especially since foe expansion of the Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising In...The Hastings BANNER cau 948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. Local business students observing special week Hastings High School students in Business Professionals of America are joining 65.000 students nationwide by marking Feb. 11-17 as Business Professionals of America Week at their schools. An official proclamation declaring the week has been signed by Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison. Business Professionals of America is a na­ tional organization that is recognized by the United Slates Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Education as the organization devoted to preparing students for careers in American business. The Hastings chapter was chartered in 1986. One of the following functions of the local chapter is to enter occupational and leadership competitions. Hastings students began prepar­ ing in October to test business skills at a regional competitive events meet at Daven­ port College in Grana Rapids in January. Their preparation was rewarded with 28 win­ ning positions at lhe January event. Students who placed inthe competitions were Amy Adams, prepared verbal: Martha Craven, legal applications, business law; Tammi Davis, employment skills, prepared verbal: Shawna Dell, employment skills, transcription, business knowledge skills; Deb Emswiler. financial assistant, parliamentary procedures; Sandi Hall, prepared verbal; Robb Huebner, medical applications, bank­ ing. economic awareness; Deb Keiley, employment skills; Jenny Kensington, en­ trepreneur, business law; Joe Simmons, employment skills: Karon Sofia, banking, persona] finance; Nikki Spaulding, financial specialist, computerized accounting, and business law; Scott Wilson, employment skills; and Joe Zbiak, business math, com­ puter specialist. Hastings students received three of the eight places awarded for business law. In addition. Shawna Dell is the first student .‘i have received speedwriling training at Hastings High School as an independent study. She placed first in the competition. The employment skills competition tested students on job seeking and retention skills. They needed to complete an application, resume and letter of application. Personnel representatives from various Grand Rapids firms conducted job interviews for the students to determine their placement. Only six entries were allowed for each school, and Hastings’ students received first places in this competition. This was also the first year that the Hastings Chapter entered the Entrepreneur competi­ tion. and two students placed. The students are eligible to enter state com­ petition at the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Detroit March 16-18. Winners at the state conference arc eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Minneapolis in April. Hastings business teachers El Black. Mary Dawson and Patrick Purgicl serve as the local chapter advisors. Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison signs a proclamation in honor of the business sludent group's week. Looking on are (from left) Shawna Dell, president: Tammi Davis, chair, professional committee; and Chad Neil, vice president. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 — Page 13 Local firms talk about Jobs with students Representatives from four Heetlnge Industries Wednesday mor­ ning spoke to Hastings High School students about Job opportunities with their firms. Shown at left Is Mike Hook, from Vlatec, who talked about how attendance and attitudes toward work are Important at that company. At right la Tim Larson of Flexfab tell­ ing tho students whet that firm looks for In prospective employees. The other two local Industries at the ses­ sion, which was held at the high school lecture hall, were Heatings Manufacturing and Vlklng-Tyden Seel. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 94841051 to-SUBSCRIBE! Legal Notices nonce or MomMi pomcmowk salt Default ha* been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Zane M. Mood, a tingle man. mortgagor, to the Form Credit Bonk of St. Foul, f/k/a The Federal land Bank of Saint Foul, mor­ tgagee. dated May >2. 1978. recorded on May 23. 1978. In Liber 236, Pogo 163. Barry County Register of Deed*. By reason of such default the undersign­ ed elected to docfare lhe entire unpaid amount of the debt »ecu red by said mortgage duo and payable forthwith. At the dale of this notice there it claimed to bo duo for principal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Nino Hundred Twelve ond 1B/100 Dollars (S36.912.18). No sulf or proceedings at low hove boon Institjted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereofNotice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney* foes allowed by law. ■aid mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venduo to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, March 8. 1990 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The promisee covered by said mor­ tgage are sltuotod in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond are described as follows: The West 100 acres of the Northwest quarter of Section 33 except all that port which lies Southwesterly of a line described OS: Beginning at a point which is 200 foot Northerly along the West line of said Section 33 from the intersection of the West lino of said Section 33 and the construction line of Highway M-79, thence Southeasterly to o point which is South 8B degrees 96 minutes 28 second* East 300 fool along th* construction line from the intersection of the West lino of said Sec­ tion 33 ond the construction Uno. All in Section 33. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described promisos contain 98 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public act 104. public oct* of 1971, os amended, the redemption period will bo twelve months from the date of the foreclosure solo at determined under Section 3240 of said Act. being MSA 27A.3240. Dated: Jan. 31. 1990 RHOADES. McKEE, BOER. GOODRICH 8 TITTA By: Sherri A. Jones (P39362) Business Address: 600 Water* Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49903 (3/1) (616) 23S-3SOO In the matter of tho Estate of MARY TARRY. Deceased. TO JOSEPHINE TARRY, HER PRESUMPTIVE HEIRS ANO ueviscw: TAKE NOTICE: On March 29. 1990, Thursday al 1:00 p.m.. in tho probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richord H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold. Mary Torby, mother of Josephine Torky. died on January 29. 1981 and estate proceedings wore commenced on February 27. 1987 and that unless cause to the con­ trary is shown, on March 29, 1990, which is a date more thon throe (3) year* after tho death of Mary Tarky and mor* than three (3) yeor* after the com­ mencement of the estate, on Order of Distribution wifi be mode by the Barry County Probate Court for that portion of th* e*tote which would otherwise be awarded to Josephine Tarky, her presumptive heirs or devisee*, as though Josephine Tarky wore deceased, ot lhe time of her death. Claims should be submitted to Michael J. McPhillip*. Personal Representative, through the Office* of Michael J. McPhllUp*. DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS. on or before March 29. 1990. November 8. 1989 Michael J. McPhillip* DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 A. Jioel J. McPhillip. (P337I5) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/8/90) (616)945-9596 MOffTBAMULI MORTGAGE SALE. Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Goll L. William* and Kristine K. Williams (now Horvath) to Hastings Savings 8 loan FA Mortgagee, doled October 16, 1980. and recorded on October 17, 1980, In Libor 246. on Pago 941. Barry County Register of Deeds Office. Michigan, on which Mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo on principle, escrow and In­ terest at tho date hereof the sum of Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Kight and 82/100 (14,228.82) Dollars Inciudtog Interest at fifteen (15%) percent per annum. Under the power of solo contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statue to such case made and pro­ vided notice Is hereby given that said Mortgage will be forodoeod by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public solo, at tho East stops of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on Tues­ day. March 6. 1990. Sold premisos ore situated In the village of Mid­ dleville, County of Barry, Michigan, and are described os: lots 3 ond 4 and the West 10 foot of lot 5 Block 65 of tho Village of Middleville AHO: lots 11, 12. I3and l4 of Block 68 of the Vlll^oof MKMfavUle. according to tho recorded plat thereof, being In Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall bo six months from the dote of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948 Q 600.6141a, to which case lhe redemption period shall bo 10 day* from the dote of such sale. Dated: February S. 1990 HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 IOAN, FA It's Attorney Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma k ----- 1 , h --a----- n save _■ ■ o kurisnor Aa, jwu^^sf nu^sen, 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 490S8 (616)945-3495 0/1) MOITtMKMU V JRTGAGE SALE. Default has boon mode In tho conditions of a mortgage mode by David G. Kolpto Hastings Savings 8 Loan FA Mortgagee, doted Oc­ tober 3,1984, and recorded on October 4, 1984, In liber 261. on Page 429, Barry County Register of Deeds Office, Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo on principle, escrow and In­ terest at tho date hereto tho sum of Sixteen Thou­ sand Four Hundred Five and 04/100 (16.405.04) Dollars including Interest at fifteen (19%) percent per annum. Under tho power of sale contained to said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided notice Is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public solo, ot the East stops of tho Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan at 10:30 o'clock a.m. on Tues­ day. March 6, 1990. Sold premises are situated in tho Village of Woodland, County of Barry, Michigan, ond are described os: Lot Nino of Block Two of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plot thereof, as reco.dod in Libor I of Plat* on Pago 21, being to Town 4 North. Rango 7 West. Excepting tho East 12 1/2 foot thereofTho redemption period shall bo six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 194B Cl 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such solo. Doted: February 5, 1990 HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN. FA Mortgagee BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma It's Attorney Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Siegel, Hudson. Goo 8 Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 (3/1) READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER -------------------------------- । When you live In Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. 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Enclosed Is my psyment tor: $13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Send my subscription to: NAME__________________________ _________ _ ADDRESS_____________________________ _____ CITY/STATE_______________________________ ZIP__________ PHONE______________________ Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent) $16.50 OTHER AREAS □•$10.00 STUDENT (9 Months) THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1990 Motorist jailed for second drunken driving conviction J-Ad Graphics News Service An Orangeville motorist was sentenced last week to six months in jail for drunken driv­ ing. Paul D. Robinson, 34, of 7740 Lindsey Road, also was placed on 18 months proba­ tion after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of second-offense drunken driving in Decem­ ber. Robinson was charged with third-offense drunken driving after he was arrested in Octo­ ber by Michigan State Police. In court last week Robinson said he had given up drinking for good. His defense at­ torney said Robinson would be a good candi­ date for probation. “I believe Mr. Robinson has learned his lei on," said attorney Thomas Dutcher. "This long term in jail (awaiting sentencing) has had a tremendous impact on Mr. Robinson." Judge Thomas S. Eveland said he sup­ ported Robinson's decision to go on the wagon. "You would certainly be a better person, and society would benefit if you would leave the stuff alone," Eveland said. "You can't handle the stuff." Robinson was ordered to pay $400 in court costs. His license wu revoked, and he was told not to drink alcohol during his proba­ tion. In othtr court business: •A judge has ruled the first of two blood tests used to determine a driver's Mood-alcohol level may be used as evidence in the case pending against him. Brian T. Allen, 35, of Wyoming, is facing a third-offense drunken driving charge in Barry County Circuit Court after an accident on Cherry Valley Road in July 1989 that left him seriously injured. Allen was unconscious after the accident and was taken to Pennock Hospital for treat­ ment. During treatment, blood was drawn by hospital personnel. Meanwhile, Barry County Sheriff's deputies sought a search warrant and received permission to have blood taken from Allen to determine his blood-akobol level. In court last week, Alien's attorney argued that the second test should be invalid because the sample was taken almost four hours after lhe accident He further argued that both tests should be Court News suppressed because the bknd-alcohol level, were markedly different between the two tesla. Eveland, however, ruled the fint teat would be admissible because it was liken shortly after the accident Whether or not lhe second would be admitted would be determined at trial, lhe judge aald. Deputies uid lhe flrot leal determined Allen's blood-alcohoi level to be 23 pettnl, more than twice lhe legal Umit for drunken driving In Michigan. According to court record., Allen hit pre­ vious conviction, tor drunken driving In 1983 and 1988. A third conviction ia punlabable by not leu than one year in jail nor more dun five year, in prison plus fines. Allen face, trial March 26 In Barry County Circuit Court, lie remains free on bond. habit at the time of hia arrest, but wu unemployed. Ute prneculor said the victims spent three days straightening their house after the bur- The HASTINGS BANNER - C.>U PART TIME Inventory lakers. In lhe Hastings area stores. Flex­ ible day hours, no weekends, no experience necessary, car needed. Send phone #, work history to; 1CM468,3 University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601. FOR SALE: New table sew (Delta; S200.00 still under warranty w/shop vac. Oriental rug $50.00, Antique furniture, best offer. Floor model color TV 25" Sears good shape $100.00. 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For information call 948-2814. NURSE AIDES We need some people willing to give care to others. Nurse Aid Certificate required. Starting salary $4.78 per hour, insurance, illness, and vacation benefits, 20 hours per week or more. THORNAPPLE MANOR Call... 945-2407 Ask for H. Byrne e.o.e. gluy. Judge Eveland determined a hearing should be held to determine bow much damage was caused by lhe break-in. The hearing will be scheduled at a later date because lhe residents are spending lhe winter in another stale. Falvo wu returned to prison until lhe hear­ ing is held. •A Battle Creek man charged with passing a bad check stood mule lul week to charges ot uttering and publishing. Donald Hopper, 31, also stood mute to a habitual offender charge alleging he hu two prior felony convictions The charge carries a maximum 14-year penalty in a state prison. The S89.97 bad check is alleged to have been passed at a Hastings store in September 1989. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered and a pre-trial hearing wu set for Feb. 21 be­ fore Judge Richard M. Sauter. ■Trial wu set for March 12 for a Hastings man charged with burglaries in Hastings and Nashville. James W. Myer. Jr., 26. of 911 E. Rail­ road St. is facing a breaking and entering charge in connection with a burglaty at Carl's Market ia August 1969. piano. See Locally. 800-327-3345 Ext 102. Call WANTED! Male Minx CM to breed with registered female. 948-20*5. daaghtar-ta-taw, my tbrm grandchildren aad their Many ThMtiu, DorMhy Fisher Teen arrested for carrying knife Driver, 18, nabbed for drunken driving HASTINGS - A teen suspected of shoplifting at Felpausch Food Center Tuesday was arrested after a 7-inch butcher knife fell out of his coat pocket Jamu U Wellman, 17, wu arrested forcanying a concealed weapon. A 16- WOODLAND TWP. - An 18-yesrold Lake Odessa driver wu arrested for drunken driving Sunday after a rollover accident Hut left no injuries. Bany County Sheriffs deputies uid Eric L. Johnson had a blood-alcohol level twice lhe legal limit for frinkiag and driving. Depuciu were called to the accae ata Hastings Wrecker Service reported tte yearroid juvenile, meanwhile, wu u­ reared for attempting to Aoplin a car­ ton of cigarettes Haatiagi Police uid a more employee apctud the 16-year-old Dowling realdes aoempring io hide the canoe cl- ganttuiehiacoaL Euptoyeea atopped the teen and Wdlmaa. who were together, and called Suspect arrested for child obueo Lake Odense Emergency Medical Service personnel prepare to trwieport Evelyn Hankins to Pennock Hospital after her car slid off the road and struck a tree Tuesday. (Banner photo) Icy road sends auto into tree, woman hurt J-Ad Graphics News Service WOODLAND TWP. - A Lake Odessa woman was cited for not wearing her seatbelt after an accident Tuesday that left her with a fractured pelvic bone. Michigan State Police report. Evelyn Hankins, 69, of 356 Edwards, was northbound on Woodland Road preparing to round a curve onto Eaton Highway when her vehicle slid off the road and over an embank- nicni, striking a tree and spinning around. Lake Odessa E.M.S crews arrived to find thal Hankins had been thrown across the front seat of the car, said Ambulance Director Marv Westcndorp. Road conditions were icy. Hankins was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was admitted with a fracture and low blood oxygen, Westcndorp said. She is listed in stable condition. Woman turns in her friend after arrest for shoplifting J-Ad Graphics News Service RUTLAND TWP. - Two women were charged with shoplifting at Fisher Big Wheel after one turned in her friend, who neariy got As Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth escorted Dull out of the store to jell, a woman approached la lhe parkin, lot and asked where he wa, takltg Dull. Wten Abendroth said he wu taking Dull to Jail, SteriLea Adrion uld the would follow. During the drive, Dull told AbeadroUi that Adrioe alao had taken an heat Bum the autre. Al the jail, Abeadrolh asked to speak to Adrion, who acknowledged that ihe knew why lhe deputy wanted to talk » her. Adrion. 23. alio of aiedoaia, uld ihe had picked up a pair ef men'a ntapeadera in lite Bore aad concealed them lit her iweatpanu. She took the deputy to bar car and gave Dull, 24, after the Caledonia resident reportedly pocketed several items and walked outside the store on Jan. 25. A store employee reported seeing Dull pick up a $3.49 cosmetic, tear off the package and pm it in her coat pocket. After she was stopped outside and returned to the store, she handed over a swimsuit and a package of pantyhoae. him the nylon xtupentere, worth SJ. The two were lodged in Ute Bany County Jail and arreil warranu for retail fraud, a mildemeanor offeue, were luaed by the Barry County Proeecutoria office. Both pleaded guilty lul week In 56th Diurict Court to second-degree retail fraud and were fined S100 each. RN-LPN Part time first and second shifts, wages negotiable based on ex­ perience. Benefit package. Contact... L. Glover RJL4Nroctor of Nursing 414-94S-2407 tor an interview THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e. NURSE AIDE CLASS Earn $200 while training. Bonus paid upon successful completion of class and hiring. Call... 945-2407 for an interview Call before February 22 Classes start February 26 (limited enrollment) THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e. MF V 2nd ANNUAL KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN February 16, 17, 18 The Original - Country Peddler Show Kalamazoo County Fairground* 2900 L»k« St.; EntI SO. north off 194 to BireloeM Loop; Exit to Lake St., right follow Fairgrounds Sign*. Heated Building. Chamber of Commerce (616) 381-4003 SHOWTIMES: Friday. February 16. 5-9 p m Salufday. February 17. 9 a m 5 p.m. Sunday. February |H. 11 a.m 4 p.m. ADMISSION EACH DAY: Adulis $4.00. Childrei: (2 10 yrs ) $1.50 [PRESENT TTfiSAD.'RtCElVE 5OC OFF | OMMIMISSlOHWIIHtHCHAO I OH MONK INIOHMATION: . AMERICAN MEMORIES INC • Ofto WuttMg. Mjt 11160 Celery CimtrM Oetatur. Ml 49065 9093 (6I5| 473 0367 accident u Barnum end Martin Roads tartly before 5 Am. Deputy Dar Leaf Mid he found foe 1966 Ford Branco oa its side on the KMh ride of Bwusm Road wta te wrtvod. Leaf said Johaaoa wu uuble to compieie several arforioty testa and wu offered a preliminary breathalyser teat Afterwards he wu amalad sag lata to foe Bany County Jail, where he regie■rod JI percent oa a etaaieal breafo lesL Johnson, of 2480 Maagrove Road, also received a citieioa for failare to sm a seal boh. His pasaeager received a siniltr ciution. HASHNOS - A man who became aagry over a report card aad Brock a 14yeanoid girl hu been arreated oo child Refusal to pay leads to arrest Mkhael C Rowley, JI, wu vreated Friday txt foe miadetaeaaor offeoae. HASTINGS - A awcoriat who did not pay for S2 worth uf gm wuanuaM for drunken driving Moadny after at- Haadega Police Sgt Jock Cron aaid foe Incident look piece Jan. 26 when foe man asked to aee the girl's repost card. When she did not give it to him, he allegedly struck her, picked her up and threw her. The girt wu taken to Pennock Hoopiul and wu treated for minor injuriea. Police aaid lhe suffered aevml bumps ua the head, bruises oa her thighs end lower legs and a wriM injury. Hoapiul pereoonal contacted Bury County Protective Services, who turned foe matter over to Hastings Police last week. Rowley, of Holt, wu arraigned Mon­ day la 56th District Court oo two counts of third-degree child abuse. Fake money shows up again HASTINGS - Counterfeiters have struck a Hastings business for the third time in four wuks, police slid. Phaocoptes of dollar bills were used io steal 67 from a coin change machine at Great Lakes Car Wash. Employees found lhe bills Sunday in the fina’s money changing machine. The busiaeu at 815 W. State Street wu snick twice In Jaauary in foe same away. CARD OF THANKS ToEtMaDeyforataikag, aad to aB wire tort flower* or eaBad. Aad to Laura Mclntyarw for staying with rm and Police Beat Patrolman Geoep Winick uid when he naked Wellman to take Ua coat off, the knife foil out of a pocket Weilmu wu arteaed aad amigned on the atiadeoeaaor offeue. The 16yeapold teen wutakeelaocusody aad telaaaadiohiiparean. •A hearing will be act in the apring to de­ termine how badly a convicted burglar dam­ aged a home during a break-in la July 1918. Former Delton mideat John A. Falvo, 20, la necking to have a four-to IS-year aeaaeace for breaking and entering overturned on the grouada that a pre-aenaence report presented to the judge contained emn when Falvo wu sentenced last fall. Appellate attorney Jermifer Piletie uid her client did not dectroy the home on Nadell Road In Hope Townahip daring the burglary. Piletie denied Falvo pocsesud burglary tools at the time aad denied be wu earning his living from committing burglaries. Bany County Assistant Prosecutor Brien Fortino, however, said Falvo had opened and overturned every drawer in the house, had taken pictures off of Pte wall and had ripped a TV aad videocasaeae recorder from a wall Fortino uid that tools ia Falvo's possession are commonly used by burglar* and that Falvo had a S3J0-a-week cocaine CLASSIFIEDS EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products al home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 cxL 9881. He also face, a breaking and entering charge and a safebreaking charge for allegedly breaking into lhe office building at Summit Steel in Hastings in August 1989. The breaking and entering charge, are 10­ year felony offenses, but the safebreaking count is punishable by up to life in prison. Myers is the second defendant charged in lhe case. Dean T. Myers, who wu arrested the night of lhe Summit Steel break-in, also has been charged in both cases. SOUL Employees found four bogus S5 bills in the machine Jen. 9 aad again Jim 22. Earlier in January counterfeit­ er, Mod foke money to bilk the Great Lata Car Wuh la Caledonia. Police believe the crimes are all cooaacsed. Great Lakes employees ere now tiisdriM Ihdr duty su^iim rtaily in hcpuofcalchiag the counterfellen, po­ lice uid. tractiag police ?ttentioa. David II. Vandenaolea, 56. of Bute Oeek, wu arrested for dniata driving after he stopped for gu at Csppoa Shen oa Greco Street Barry County deputies were foe na­ tion when a cashier told there a driver who only paid half of a $4 guWUwM pulllag awiy. Deputies Dar Leaf aad AX. Stria noppad the driver aad told him to go inside and pay for the gas. The driver pulled over his 1981 Jeep aad Mia foe vehicle without moving. Deputies returned to the jeep, deter­ mined foe driver had beeadriakiag end asked him to step out of the car. Vandermolen. who said he had had "too much* to drink, wu asked to par­ form several deuerity tesla. He foca registered 22 fm* oa a preliminary hreariialyacm aad wuarraBad. Deputiro arid Vandermotea had a pre­ vious drunken driving coevictioa ia 1983 aad would be charged u a second offcsder. Cat bites officer HASTINGS - It wu one of thou dsya for Famtimaa Dsm Stoidte. First he sad his partner, Herold Hawkins, were called Saturday lo foe 700 Hock of South Ctu Street lo re­ move a wild cat that bad enured a home. Thea white Steldle wu picklag ap foe arituL II bk him oa a finger aad wriri through a gloved head. Fiaally, white the officers removed theaaiBaifro«lhehoMe,kworkMi4ariffrae aad nanny. Steidte west io Feaaock HoapitaL where be received a Mtau tat The cat ta act bees bcm riace. Three arrested after burglaries at Gun Lake, Caledonia by Jaff Kacsmarcsyk SMTWriirr Three suspects who police believe are reIfioulbll for two weekend burglaries In Gun Lake and Caledoela are in cusaody oo several chafes. A 24-yesr-old Middleville mtn ssd two teens were irreaed in Kott County Sanudsy, just bows after break-ins at Sam'a Other Jctat aad Marker Impteroeat ia Caledonia. The identity of the Middleville man, wbo remaiaa lodged ta the Kent County Jail, wu not rtleaaed until charges are filed ta Bany County. But Bany County authorities aaid he hu admitted io other Uicgal activities ta the area, ta addition to SatunUy*! burglaries. Police were alerted to the Saturday morn­ tag break-in at Sam’a Other Joint, 2412 S. Briggs Road, when lhe burglars broke a win­ dow and tripped a rilent burglar alarm at 2:19 a.m. Barry County SherifFi Deputies and Michigan State Police from the Wayland Poet arrived to find burglan used a board to smash open a rear duor window. Burglars did not touch a money box or cash left in the register, but they removed two and a half cases of beer, worth $54, from the restaurant Later Saturday morning, troopers from Wayland captured the three in connection with lhe burglary at Marker Implement, 9670 Cherry Valley Road. Troopers arrested the three with property taken from the Caledonia business, authorities said. Barry County Sheriffs deputies, who talked with the adult suspect at the Kent County Jail, said he admitted to breaking into both businesses. Authorities also have connected him with the theft of a snowmobile and a home burglary near Gun Lake, both in January. A Yamaha Phazer snowmobile was re­ ported missing Jan. 5 from the Gun Lake Inn. It was recovered two days later when the suspect himself called police lo report a misting snowmobile aouth of Harings. ' lie called and reported he knew where there was a stolen snowmobile - behind chn (Haring) Roll-A-Rama," aaid Detective SgL George HowelL "But even tough he raponnd k, we had him as a Rupert." Deputies recovered to snowmobile nd found traces of a gold fabric oa to handle* bars. Meanwhile, deputies received a Silent Ob­ server tip last week Unking to auipect with ■ January burglary ta to 300 block of Yan­ kee Springs Road. . Authorities received a search warram ftom to prosecutor's office and searched to Mo­ ped's apartment ta Middlevine oa Monday. Deputies recovered a microwave missing from the Yankee Springs Rood home. They also found a pair of yellow wort gtovea whose fabric matched to material found or the missing snowmobile handtebars. Previously the adult suspect was anestod ta June 1989 on charges forging a bed dteefc. In August he was sentenced to serve six months in lhe Barry County Jail after pleading guilty to reduced charges. He was free on probation when Saturday's burglaries took pl see. "We knew something would happen aoooor or later," Howell said. "He wouldn't work, he wouldn't do anything." Charges will be filed later this week with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. The suspect could face burglary charges in Kent and Barry counties, plus receiving stolen property and probation charges in Bany aad S felony larceny charge in Allegan County. "He's looking at going to prison realisti­ cally," Howell said. One of lhe juveniles arrested Saturday wan placed in the Allegan County Youth Homo. Another was released to the custody of hie । parents. Police are investigating a third teen who was involved in the theft of the snow­ mobile in January. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-02-15.pdf bb4be1389b14c50cfe01bd8cadda3277 PDF Text Text News Briefs Council says ‘no’ to propane sales See Story on Page 2 ‘Grease’ slated for Feb. 22-24 The Hastings High School production of "Grease” will be held Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at the Central School Auditorium. The musical, a story about the ups and downs of life in a big-city high school in 1957, is directed by Patricia LaJoye and Mary Martha Melendy. Heading up the cast are Geoff Gibson as Danny, Anna Solmes and Sandy, Barry Gibson as Keniclde and Trudy Cole as Rizzo. Supporting cast members include Natye Allyn, Jenny Bender, Lewb Bolton, Paul Buchanan. Jill Clark, Chuck Cook, Kamel! deGoa, Tia deGoa, Kevin DeVault, Eric Gahan, Jennie Gidley. Rachel! Haas, Shayne Horan, Tracy Kenficld. Dione Lenz, Dana Markley, Melody Morgan and Adelia Sears. Tickets, at $4 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens, are available at the door or from any Hastings High School choir students. < See Story on Page 12 Hastings VOLUME 135. NO. 7 sewer system. But supervisor Patricia Baker said the deci­ sion was not caused by public pressure. "We were thinking about doing this any­ way," said Baker. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1990 Controversy erupted here last month when residents in the Cedar Creek area learned that the board’s engineer, Louis VanLiere of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids, had pinpointed property along Cedar Creek as the primary site. The suggested property was owned until recently by the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Area residents picketed the church after Sunday service a few weeks ago. The 37-acre plot of land has since been purchased by four area residents. The board has power of condemnation, whereby through court action it can force property owners to sell land at a fair price. "We don't want to condemn anyone's prop­ erty," Baker said later. "We're not out to make any enemies." The board, its attorney, the engineer, and representatives from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources and the BarryEaton District Health Department fielded questions at the meeting. Residents cited concerns about odor from Sm SEWER, Page 13 Blood drive set at Gun Lake A Red Cross blood bank is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Gun Lake Community Church, Chief Noonday Road. School make-up day is Monday School will be in session at Hastings this Monday as a make-up day. accor­ ding to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Schools were called off on Monday, Feb. 5. because of road conditions. There originally was (o be no school Feb. 19. but it now will serve as the makeup Master plan draft is due The Galliard Brass Ensemble will per­ form in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The program is being sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry Coun­ ty. with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts. The Ann Arbor-based group, established 21 years ago. has won critical acclaim for its live performances and recordings. The quintet plays a variety of styles and periods of music. Admission is S6 per adult and S4 per student or senior citizen. Tickets will be available at the door. l Additional News briefs Appear on Page 2 Two millage requests face voters March 26 Voters in the Hastings Area School District will have two nillagc reqaetts to decide in a special election March 26. The Hastings Board of Education, in a special meeting Monday night, voted to place two questions on the ballot. One will be for a renewal of 27.7797 mills for general operations for three years. That levy expired at the end of last year. The second request will be for an additional 138 mills for two years. Superintedent Carl Schoessel said the additional millage would cover operatioea, specifically replacement of textbooks, furniture and equipment aad building maintenance and repairs. Schoessel said the renewal "is a basic amount. Without it, all we would have is eight mills allocated by the county (to operate the schools). We would need fort amount just to open our doors and cany us into the 1990-91 school year.” The request for the additional millage is calculated to be one year less than foe renewal "In two years, we are hopeful that something will happen in school fiance reform at the stale level," Schoessel said. "We're trying to be responsible to the community." Voters in June 1989 approved an increase of a little more foan four mills. That action helped restore many programs and a foil day of classes, it and eliatiaated foe "pay-to-paticipate" requirements for for athletics and extracurricular activitfoe. Jn the fall of 1988 there were two statewide school finance reform ballot proposals, but both were defeated soundly at the polls. Schoessel aad the Hastings Board of Education, like others in many Michigan school districts, backed Proposal B, which would have changed the financing system to put leu burden on property owners and raise the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar. School officials have said they are not optimistic about chaaces for statewide reform in 1990 because it is an election year, but they are hopeful something will happen in 1991. Schoessel noted that the 1.38-mill increase proposal reflects less foan a 4 percent increase over the millage renewal amount, close to the inflation rate. He said, "It's about a 4 percent increase, designed to keep up with foe cost of living." The board decided in January to have a special millage vote March 26, but did not set the amount that would be requested in hopes of learning more about what the next year's state budget will be. The schools are financed by a combination of local millage effort and state aid. At the end of 1989, the total Hastings levy for general operations was 35.7797 mills. County supports office paper recycling Topics about the environment surfaced several times during Tuesday's meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners voted to support and com­ mend a plan for recyling office paper that was proposed by county elected and appointed officials. The county board also heard a proposal from noted Grand Rapids physician Dr. Allred B. Swanson who asked county officials to take the lead in encouraging more tree plan­ Bavaria topic of travelogue Gaillard Brass concert is Sunday PRICE 25’ Cedar Creek area residents made their concerns known outside of the building. The final draft of Barry County's master plan for recreational oppor­ tunities was scheduled to be considered by the Barry County Parks and Recrea­ tion Board Wednesday. The plan’s final draft is scheduled to be the subject of a special meeting next at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the county commissioners’ room. By completing work on the plan, the county may be eligible for funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which is providing grants for recreational improvements across the state. Deadline for grant application is April 1. "Bewitching Bavaria” will be the focus of the next travelogue of the Hastings Kiwanis Club at 7 p.m. Friday. The movie will be shown at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall in­ stead of its usual location, the Central School Auditorium. The site change is necessary because of plans for the high school's production of "Grease.” Frank Mungo will be on hand to nar­ rate the film. Tickets are available at the door or from any Kiwanis member. See Story on Page 10 Banner Hope board to look at other sites, systems by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer HOPE TOWNSHIP - After a 4 hour meeting before approximately 200 residents, the Hope Township Board Monday night voted to have its engineer look into addi­ tional lagoon and discharge sites and alterna­ tive systems for the proposed Wall Lake ) Village primaries slated for Monday Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Ice Fishing Fest is this weekend The fourth annual Thomapplc Lake lec Fishing Festival is scheduled to take place, weather permitting, Saturday at Charlton Park. Registration will be from 6 to 11 a.m. at the park. Besides the fishing, activities will include broom putting on (he ice, fly tieing demonstrations, ice skating, sled­ ding and skiing, and the contest for the wildest fishing story ever told. If the weather docs not cooperate, the festival will be postponed for a week. Albion stays atop league, beats Saxons The Hop® Township board, Its attorney, Its engineer, and representatives from the BarryEaton District Health Departments and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources answered questions from township residents, who numbered about 200. Barry County Jail overcrowded again Eleven Barry County Jail inmates who are not considered threats to public safety could be released early because of overcrowding at the facility. On Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff David Wood said the early release might be implemented that day and Wednesday. The early release is required by stale law when the county jail population climbs over the 56-bed capacity for seven days. Ten in­ mates were freed in the county's first early release in January 1989. Sixty-one inmates were housed at the jail on Tuesday. Wood told the County Board of Commissioners that same day. The jail has been overcrowded since Jan. 26. forcing of­ ficials to use cots in temporary housing cells. Once the capacity is reached or exceeded for seven days. Wood is required to follow the stale's Jail Overcrowding Act by declaring an emergency and notifying county judges and officials. At that point, WimxI has two weeks to reduce the inmate population to percent of capacity. In this instance, the jail population has to be lowered to 50 inmates. Since Jan. 26. the jail population has reach­ ed a high of 65. and in recent days has numbered between 58 and 61. Wood said he received a letter Tuesday from Chief Circuit Judge Richard Shuster authorizing the release of certain inmates, who arc not dangerous to society and who have 30 days or less time to serve on their sentences. If the jail population isn't reduced to 90 per­ cent of capacity by the end of the 14-day period after the emergency declaration, the act requires the circuit court judge to mandate across-the-board sentence reductions, accor­ ding to certain specifications. The jail, built in 1971 and later expanded, was designed to sene the county's needs until 1990. County commissioners now are explor­ ing ways to fund another jail expansion, and county officials soon expect to receive final architectural drawings for the project. ting, especially by school students. The matter was referred to the board’s County Develop­ ment Committee. Commissioners re-elected Ted McKelvey by roll call vote to serve as board chairman for 1990. The board agreed to vote again for foe post after a citizen complained that the Jan. 9 election had taken place by secret ballot. George Hubka of Maple Grove Township alleged that the board had violated the Open Meetings Act and threatened legal action. Although the County Prosecutor aad other legal counsel have said foe secret ballot for that particular purpose was proper, commis­ sioners decided to vote by roll call Tuesday "to avoid legal action and remove any cloud over the authority” of McKelvey as chairman. McKelvey originally won foe office on a Sm COUNTY, Page 13 Tina Yost is 1990 Maple Syrup queen A 17-year-old Maple Valley High School junior with ambitions to be a corporate lawyer has been picked to reign over foe 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Tina Marie Yost, daughter of Patricia and William Yost of 8511 Nashville Highway, was selected Maple Syrup Queen from a field of nine candidates Monday night during com­ petition at the Vermontville Congregational Church. "I’m still shaking,” she said after the announcement. Dana Cole, daughter of Gerald and Paula Cole, was named alternate queen. Selected to serve on foe court were Sarah Simpson, daughter of Al and Jaynne Simpson; Beth Ew­ ing, daughter of Dick and Ann Ewing; and Kayli Orman, daughter of Michael and Maureen Orman. All are juniors at MVHS. The brown-eyed, sandy blonde-haired queen has been involved in syrup festival ac­ tivities since she was a small child. She said it was her childhood dream io be queen of the event. Knowledge of maple syrup making process is part of the criteria used in selecting the Sm QUEEN, Pages Tina Marie Yost, 17, of Vermontville has bean selected to reign as Maple Syrup Queen during the vlllage'e 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival, set for the last weekend In April. �Page 2 — The Haoiings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1990 American Legion Hall liquor license request tabled Council says ‘no’ to propane sales in city by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Citing a possible safety hazard, the Hast­ ings City Council Monday denied a request from a local business to install a liquid propane gas tank in (own. True Value I lardware sought permission to install a 1,000-galton tank near its power equipment sales and service store, at East State Street and Apple Street, to sell propane city limits would pose another grave danger. "LP gas is heavier than air. There are a lot of storm sewers in town it can get into," Caris said. By traveling through waste waler pipes, propane could seep into home basements and be ignited by pilot lights on furnaces and hot water healers, Caris said. The council unanimously voted to reject the request to customers. First Ward Councilman Frank Campbell said downtown Hastings is no place for a Winner off geography bee told Fourth grader Jake Reynolds (right) was the winner of last week’s geography bee at Central Elementary School, while Jay Bolthouse (right) was runner-up. Sixteen finalists, two students each from the four classes in the fourth and fifth grades, vied for top honors Thursday afternoon. Reynolds now moves on to the National Geography Bee statewide con­ test. He has submitted his written entry. Hughes then informed the board that his members rejected the contract offer because of salary and other financial concerns. The original contract called for the teachers to get a 5% percent salary increase for each of the next three years. There is speculation among sources close to the situation that a new offer was made by the board, but no one would speculate on what the offer may have been. Hughes reiterated Wednesday that a new tentative agreement had been reached. But he would not comment on the details of the con­ tract until a ratification vote is held. He did not speculate on the outcome of the upcoming ratification vote, saying, "after last time, 1 think I’ll just wait and see." "There is a two-step ratification process for the teachers," Hughes added. "First, 1 have to take it to to the Eaton County Education Association, and if they ratify. I’ll take it to the Maple Valley Education Association." "We've got a ratification vote scheduled with the ECEA on Feb. 21 and a tentative date of Feb. 26 for a ratification meeting with the MVEA," Hughes announced. Claggett also announced that a special School Board meeting for contract ratification has been scheduled for Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building. The MVESPA has also scheduled a contract ratification meeting for its rank and file on Feb. 21. If the ECEA. MVEA, MVESPA and the Board of Education ratify the contract offers. Claggett said details of the contracts would then be available. Hastings^ Kiwanis Club presents a... WDBLD WLITEL SERIES featuring . Mugno . Presenting ... ‘Bewitching Beverie” ------- Narrated in Person - Friday, Feb. 16 • 7 In other council business: suggested the post building may not be zoned properly or have adequate parking for an establishment holding a liquor license. •The council thanked Hastings Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer for the library's ac­ complishments during 1989. In the library’s 1989 annual report delivered Monday, Schondelmayer said the library added 1,264 adult books and 397 children s books last year to bring the collection to 23,600 volumes. Some 99 audio cassettes and 49 videocassettes also were added in 1989. Nearly 1,000 new library cards were issued, bringing the total to about 6,000, Schondelmayer said. The library received $3,811 in solicitations and gifts and $29,393 io grants. Tte largest grant was a federally-funded project to pro­ mote adult literacy. Responding to questions from the council, Schondelmayer said the library's present home at 121 S. Church St is running out of •A request for a new club liquor license and a dance permit for the American Legion Post No. 45 was tabled by the council. The private club, headquartered at 325 S. Church St., is seeking a liquor license to serve alcohol to its members on the premises. The post does not now hold a liquor license, said Mayor Mary Lou Gray. The council will invite American Legion officials to the next meeting to discuss their plans for the license. But the fate of the liquor license for the post ultimately may rest in the hands of the First United Methodist Church across the street from the American Legion hall. According to state law, a church or school within 500 feet of an establishment wishing to serve alcohol can veto the permit. Two recent attempts to turn the Striker House al Jefferson and Green streets into a '55 Plus” group to moot Fob. 22 The "55-Plus Group" of Grace Wesleyan Church will meet at noon Thursday, Feb. 22, for a potluck dinner. The Rev. Russel Sarver will be guest speaker. He will talk about "Specializing in Life .Assurance." Everyone 55 years and older is welcome to attend. The church is located at 1302 S. Hanover St. in Hastings. by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer HOPE TOWNSHIP - Hope Township Treasurer Robert Norton submitted his resig­ nation to foe board Monday night at the con­ clusion of another heated meeting in the township hall. The meeting was one of a few that have surfaced in the board's attempt to have a sew­ er system installed at Wall Lake. But Norton said the controversies are not related to his resignation. A machine operator for the Kellogg Com* pany, Norton, 25, said he has found himself increasingly torn between his job, his in­ volvement with the Cedar Creek Bible Church, and foe township, both as treasurer, and as a member of the township's planning commission. "1 also have a wife and three young chil­ dren at home," Norton told the board. "I an finding more and more that it is this Iasi area (my family) which gets left out of my busy schedule. I don't have any desire to serve ei­ ther the Township or foe church in any way other than to the best of my ability. I find that I cannot afford, financially, to give any less of my time to my employer." Norton asked that the board set the effec­ tive date of his resignation not later than March 20, so that a new treasurer will not have to step in the middle of a busy property tax collection season. "The timing of this announcement is un­ fortunate, for many will allege that my res­ ignation is a direct result of the pressure that the Township Board has received in recent weeks concerning the Wall Lake Wastewater Collection and Treatment System. These re­ marks are infelicitous," said Norton. A Delton native, Norton was elected to the News Briefs Robert Norton Jews for Jesus to speak Feb. 17 SERVICE SPECIAL Lube, oil and filter change . WW UPTO6ql«.oil, E>cludMdiwal* gjggg Joshua Mom, staff evangelist with Jews for Jesus, will present "Christ in the pRMover" at 7 p.m. Saturday at Peace United Methodist Church on M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. (d aBfifi +tax Mom said the purpose of the presenta­ tion is to enhance the Christian understanding of the New Testament by showing Jewish background for the Communion celebration. 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The fund-raising event will be held the same day in Barry, Calhoun, Branch and St. Joseph counties, but all money raised locally will remain in the county. SERVICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business • Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings RT-\ ‘Life \ * Home • Rental Property \ .Auto • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE a, 945-3412 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 13,1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West StateSt., Hastings, between the hours Of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. , Several Barry County students last Thursday earned the right to compete in the Feb. 22 regional FFA Leadership contest at Caledonia High School. The .* (dents won the honors by plac­ ing in the the top two in their respective categories in the district competition, which took place at Hastings High School. For Hastings, the demonstration team of Jason Larabee and Lee Ossenheimer took first place. Daryl Cheeseman was second in foe job interview competition. Lakewood’s parliamentary procedure learn wu first, with Dan Pennington, Becky Wilson. Dave Beland, Kevin Shilton, Cheryl Darling, Dan Yeiter and Phil Schrenk. Finishing second was Lakewood's greenhand conduct of meetings team of Josh Darling, Tina Miller, Ken Schild, Marvin Weygandt, Mark Walkington, Orin Mutchler and Art Eckert. , Kim Thompson and Michelle Gordon of Maple Valley won in greenhand public speaking and extemporaneous speaking, respectively. Taking second in public speaking was Maple Valley's Tina Snedegar. The local Knights of Columbus, Coun­ cil No. 3447, is conducting a member­ ship recruitment campaign in honor of foe organization’s founder, foe Rev. Michael J. McGivney, who died 100 yean ago. The theme of the campaign is "Share foe Spirit — A Tribute to Our Founder.’’ The K of C plans an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday al foe Council Hall, 1240 W. Slate Road. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal service organization with more than 9,000 local units throughout North America, the Philippines and foe Caribbean. The membership drive is expected to raise the organization’s ranks to more than 1.5 million members. Yearbook pre-sales last week nearing - NOTICE — FFA students win districts A Meijer Community Party to benefit Barry Community Hotpice is scheduled for aooa Friday, Feb. 23, al Lesson Sharpe Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. A $5 donation will cover costs of the lunch, a program with emcee Jack Rob­ bins of Lansing and door prizes. Tickets are available until Feb. 16 al Bosely Pharmacy in Hastings. Mace Pharmacy in Nashville, Cook’s Apothecary in Lake Odessa, Professional Pharmacy in Midd<eville. For more information, call Barry Community Hospice at 948-8452. Citizens Against Crime will present a one-hour program about keeping kids away from drugs and on recognizing the signs of child abuse at 7 tonight at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. The public is invited and there is no charge. 945-2421 board in November 1988, and was appointed as deputy treasurer in September 1987. "This job takes a lot of time," said Town­ ship Supervisor Patricia Baker after Norton’s announcement. "He's got young children. He had to take off time from his regular job to do this job. He was a good treasurer. It'll be hud to replace him." Baker said the board is seeking applications for the vacancy. A new trustee will be ap­ pointed until the next regular election, when a replacement will be elected by Hope Town­ ship voters. KofClauches membership drive Drug abuse program set HASTINGS. MICHIGAN HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL •The council approved a proclamation declaring March 3 to be "Walk for Warmth Day" in Hastings. The Community Action Agency is spon­ soring the fifth annual walkathon to raise money to assist low-income, elderly and handicapped people with home healing ex­ Community Party sot for Fab. 23 FORD MERCURY Quaity Care for Quaity Cars. RenneR Lecture Hall space. "We're going to make that building useful as long as we can," she said. "I think we can get many more years out of the building." Four new sections of shelves will be added during 1990 to expand the book collection. •A payment of $12,155 to Renner Ford was approved for a new police cruiser, and the department received permission to seek bids for another new vehicle. Police Chief Sarver said one of the depart­ ment’s cars is three years old and has 67,000 miles on it. About 4,000 more miles are logged each month, he said. Hope Township Treasurer Robert Norton resigns Tentative agreements reached for Maple Valley employees by MarkLaRose Staff Writer Breakthroughs at the bargaining table Tues­ day led to tentative contract agreements with the Maple Valley Education Association (MEA/NEA) and the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association. Chief negotiator for the Board of Educa­ tion, Michigan Association of School Boards Labor Relations Specialist Harlow Claggett, said Wednesday that he was pleased with the agreements and optimistic that they would lead to the signing of contracts. “I’m glad that the parties were able to reach an agreement in both instances." he said. "All of the outstanding issues in the contracts of both groups have been resolved." Although he would not comment on the details of the agreements, it is known that the unresolved issues involved economic concerns. The MVESPA had previously reached a tentative agreement with the board and had ratified the contract offer in a vote of the rank and file, but the School Board rejected it in a 4-3 ratification vote in December. After a three-hour meeting at the bargaining table last week, at which the fringe benefit and insurance packages were negotiated, the sides came back to the table Tuesday and struck another tentative agreement. After the MVEA reached a tentative agree­ ment in September, the rank and file teachers rejected a contract offer in a ratification vote. Unofficial results of that vote showed a seven­ vote margin, 45-38, in the balloting. Chief negotiator for the MVEA John propane storage tank. "This tank will be on the outskirts of our fire district," Campbell said. "I don't see the need to have one that close to town." Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris recom­ mended the council deny the request because of the danger ofan automobile accident. "If anybody were to miss the curve coming off Apple Street from the south or the east, they would be right on the tank," Cans said. The fire chief said no home or business in the city limits has a propane tank for either business use or personal heating. "We have not allowed anyone in town to have an LP tank in town except on a tempo­ rary basis," he said. Hastings Wrecker Service used propane heat for a short time after it opened on East Railroad Street, Caris said. Besides the danger from an automobile accident, Caris said a propane leak within restaurant with a liquor license failed because the building is within 500 feet of the United Methodist Church. Police Chief Jerry Sarver told the council he has informed the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the church falls within 500 feet of the Laurence J. Bauer American Le­ gion Post. "At this point, I have no idea if the church is going to object or not," Sarver said. Second Ward Councilman Don Spencer The last week of Hastings High School Yearbook pre-sales is already here. In order to be guaranteed a 1990 Sax­ on yearbook, purchasers may come to Hastings High School, Room D206 bet­ ween 8 and 8:45 a.m. or 3 and 3:10 p.m. Feb. 19-23 and order a 1990 Saxon for S22. Orders will also be accepted during lunch period (11:35 a.m. to I p.m.) out­ side the cafeteria during the week. For an extra S2 purchasers can have their names embossed on the cover. Barry Historical Society to meet The Barry Counly Historical Society­ will meet at 7:30 tonight in the dining room of Tendercare Hastings, formerly Provincial House. Robert Mcppelink of Charts Hand Bindery will talk about "The Art of the Book Binder." ‘Xalf to perform in Hastings Saturday "Xalt.” nationally known recording artists, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of God in Hastings. Also included in the concert will be The Watch Band. Xalt has cut two albums. "Dark War" and "Under the Ruins" with Pure Metal Records after winning a contest at last year’s Cornerstone Festival in Chicago. The group played al the 1MK8 Hastings Summerfest. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1990 — Page 3 Master rec plan reveals needs, opportunities for city and county by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday night received a 60-page synopsis of the county's recreational needs and oppor­ tunities. ’ The board will make additional recommen­ dations for the master plan before deciding how to seek funds for improvements, said Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park, the only county-owned recreational facility. The master plan is the result of a study by Mark Sisson, an engineer with Williams and Works of Grand Rapids, who inventoried the BARRY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUGGESTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE FOR 1990 to 1995 1990-1995 county's recreational facilities provided by the state, the county, schools or municipalities. Gnce the plan is reviewed by the parks board, it will go before the public at a special hearing Wednesday, Feb. 21. in the Barry County Commissioners’ room in the court­ house annex. The study was completed as a pre-requisite for seeking funds from three funding pro­ grams through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. "The reason the DNR requires this (master plan) is so that people receiving money are not shooting off the hip and spending money on something they don't really need," said Smith. For development of the plan, the DNR re­ quired examination of several factors, includ­ ing identifying community characteristics, population trends, existing recreational facili­ ties, identified recreation needs, state goals and objectives and the gap between existing recreation facilities and projected recreation needs. The City of Hastings was the only munic­ ipality that took advantage of building on the county plan to have its own master plan de­ veloped. All other villages and townships were eligible to have individual master plans completed, using information developed in the county plan, for additional cost. Mike Klovanich, director of public ser­ vices, said he had not seen a copy of the fi­ nalized plan by press time. The city is completing its budget now, he said, so he is unsure of which funds will be sought for special projects. Two strong pos­ sibilities, However, are the construction of shelters at Tyden and Fish Hatchery parks, and improved lighting at Fish Hatchery Park. Through a separate program, the city has applied for a Governor's Discretionary Plan grant to have a stage/band facility built by the Michigan Youth Corps. "That would give the kids something they can be proud of for years to come," said Klovanich. Additional recreational facilities were rec­ ommended for both the city and county (see accompanying listing). Suggested funding for those projects would come from state, local, donated and philanthropic sources. ; The three main sources, for which the county will apply by April 1, are through the DNR. They include: - The Land and Water Conservation Fund, a 50-50 match between federal and local money, given in lots from S 10,000 to $250,000. Construct special events Reserve parking and ticket booth and walkway to village Roadway realignment and parking lot improvements in beach area Roadway realignment and parking lot improvements in east picnic area • Museum expansion • Add aditional playground equipment, provide new volleyball area in beach area • Relocate main ticket booth and improve signage • Improve hiking and cross country trails • Construct new maintenance facility at Charlton Park • Improve lighting in village • Construct raised walkway and fishing pier at Charlton Park (1,000 feet) • Construct additional mini-pavilion and add picnic tables and grills • Construct small-scale railroad. • Construct nature interpretive center at Charlton Park • Develop new special events area and access roads • Acquire new water access (beach) property in southeastern portion of county • Acquire new park land in northeast part of county or elsewhere for conservancy and park development • Assist City of Hastings, Barry County, YMCA, school district and others in construction of indoor swimming pool • • • • CITY OF HASTINGS SUGGESTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE 1991 1992 1993 • • • • • • • • • • • 1994 1995 1995-1996 • • • • • • • • • Construct new shelters at Tyden and Fish Hatchery parks Install lighting at Fish Hatchery Park Restock fish ponds at Fish Hatchery Park (annually) Construct two racquetball courts at Tyden Park Construct stage/band stand at Tyden Park Remove circular road and improve youth soccer field at Tyden Park Develop outdoor skating rink at Tyden Park Construct community building at Fish Hatchery Park (Phase I) Restock fish pond at Fish Hatchery Park Construct bridge over Thornapple River to connect undeveloped park land on north side of river with Tyden Park Develop walking trail (handicapped accessible) through north side of Tyden Park Fence perimeter of north side of Tyden Park Improve restrooms at Tyden Park for handicapped accessibility Continue construction of community building al Fish Hatchery Park Restock fish pond at Fish Hatchery Park Develop water recreation activities at Fish Hatchery Park Continue construction of community building at Fish Hatchery Park (Phase II) Restock fish pond at Fish Hatchery Park Continue construction of community building (Phase II) Construct indoor swimming pool in conjunction with county and school district, and YMCA - The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, generated from oil and gas revenue on state land, ranges from $15,000 to S375.000 packages. -- The Michigan Quality of Life fund, a S70 million program approved by Michigan voters last fall. Grants cannot exceed 75 per­ cent of the project cost, with projects not to exceed more than $750,000. The DNR has recommended standards for foe number and type of recreational facilities based on population. For “user-oriented" facilities, the county has the required amount or more than enough golf courses, outdoor ice rinks, rifle ranges, shotgun ranges and sledding hills. However, it is deficient in archery ranges, municipal ballfields, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, bicycle trails, indoor ice rinks, picnic tables, municipal campgrounds, and outdoor pools. As far as “resource-based** facilities, the county has enough municipal boat lurachct, campsites, fishing access (in feet) horseback trails, nature trails, snowmobile trails (in acres) and swimming beaches. In that same category it is deficient in cross-country ski Delton board reconsiders Bible policy The Delton Kellogg Board of Education will reconsider its recent decision to ban Gi­ deons from distributing Bibles on school property. The board's Policy Committee wilt study the issue and make a recommendation at a future meeting. Superintendent Dean McBeth said Wednes­ day that there is a lot of misunderstanding about the issue because the law doesn't really give the board a choice about denying religious education or the Bible, but the board is seeking a written opinion from its attorney. McBeth said that it is his understanding that the “dissemination of the Bible (on school property) is an illegal entanglement of church and slate." The policy committee will study alternative ways to possibly allow Bible distribution in restricted circumstances by considering an ex­ pansion and review of an “equal access” policy. Four local citizens attended Monday’s board meeting to express concern about bann­ ing Bible distribution, said Ron Smith, who was one of the citizens who asked the board to reconsider. Smith said he was pleased with the board's response. "At least they are going to reconsider the policy. It's just not something they're going to drop." A representative from the Gideons organization, a nondenominationai Christian group of lay people, suggested that perhaps arrangements could be made to send permis­ sion slips home with students before Bibles were handed out. and to limit the distribution to fifth graders, he said. The Delton board last month voted 4-2 to direct McBeth to advise the Gideons not to distribute Bibles on school property after the board received a written complaint from school district residents Joe and Sharon Likover. The Likovers complained that their son was asked by a "stranger" if he wanted a Bible as he boarded a school bus. The Likovers asked the board to go on record as opposing Bible distribution on school property and asked that school ad­ ministrators take steps to insure that a similar incident docs not happen again. Board members Paul Hughes and John Wells voted aga>nst the motion. In the past. McBeth said school offials have been liberal in allowing the Gideons to give Bibles to students because it had never been contested. One of tL. problems with the equal access issue, he said, is that if school officials allow one group to disseminate literature it opens the door to other groups that might want to distribute undesirable information. In order to deal with what is or is not allowable, some typte of unequal access policy might be the answer with such a determmatkm made by the administration, the board and parental approval. McBeth said. In other action at Monday's meeting, the board offered to sell 200 square feet of school district property near the Barry Township Hall to the Delton Community Library Board and to get an appraisal from a real estate firm. McBeth said there was much discussion on the matter because the library board had original­ ly asked the school board to donate the land for a new public library building. Board "•mbers were hesitant to give the prope> away, even though the school would benr*.. from a new facility. McBeth said. However, the board had previously offered to allow the library board to build a new struc­ ture on the property with the stipulation that if it was ever sold, the library would have pay the school district for the value of the land, as determined by an independent appraiser. The library board wasn’t interested in that arrangement because of the strings attached to it, he said. In other business, the board­ —Entered into an additional partnership with the Stale Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center at Pine Lake to offer three sessions of training for apprentice custo­ dians who are State Tech students. The ap­ prentices would work under the direction of Delton’s custodian supervisors during three separate 10-week sessions and the school district would be compensated for its role in the program. Apprentices would work four hours per day and be paid $3.7$ per hour by the district. In the first session, two appren­ tices would be scheduled and the school would receive $2,500. Four students would work in each of the other two sessions and the school would be paid $5,000 each period. —Denied a grievance pertaining to the in­ school suspension room by foe Delton Kellogg Education Association. The DKEA asked for a full-time certified bargaining unit member to staff the room. The job now is split by a part-time certified person and a part-time teacher's assistant. —Hired Ann Kemppainen as a part-time special education teacher for the elementary school because of an increase in learning disabled students. —Met in executive session to discuss negotiations with employee groups. A stateappointed fact finder will meet Feb. 21 to “hear the facts" in bargaining between the board and teachers. The teachers* contract ex­ pired in August. Negotiations with cafeteria staff will continue Feb. 28. Getzen murder trial delayed until March The murder trial of Michael J. Gctzen, scheduled to begin Monday, has been delayed until March because an expert defense witness is out of the country. Gctzen, accused of gunning down his sister-in-law, will face open murder charges when trial begins March 26 in Barry County Circuit Court. The delay comes at the request of defense attorney, Charles Sautter of Charlotte, who intends to present evidence that Gctzen was insane or suffering from a diminished capacity at the time of the incident. The defense's expert psychiatrist is currently in Bangledesh, Sautter said. Getzen, 30, of Orangeville, is a suspect in a domestic dispute last June that led to the death of Brenda Sue Kurr, 17, of Hastings. The shooting began with an argument be­ tween Getzen and his estranged wife, Teresa, but ended with Kurr's death when she at­ tempted to phone police. Kurr died June 17 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries to the face and head. She had been on life support systems and never regained consciousness during her twoweek hospital stay, authorities said. Getzen was arrested two days r.fler the shooting when he appeared at his father-in­ law's Middleville home. In addition to the open murder charge, Get­ zen faces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of using a firearm to commit a felony. Getzen was bound over to circuit court in October on the open murder charge after a preliminary examination and competency hearing in 56th District Court. He has remained in the Barry County Jail in lieu of SI00,000 bond since his arrest. trails (in miles), hiking trails (in miles) and snowmobile trails (in miles). Other findings in Sisson's report include: • As far as population, 55,874 people are expected to dwell in Barry County in the year 2000. That figure is 5,800 more people than presently reside here. • If current trends continue, Barry County will maintain its rural nature rather than change to urban. By the year 2000, 23 per­ cent of the county residents are expected to reside in the city of Hastings and in the vari­ Another major project would be to replace the rapidly deteriorating machine shed, which sits adjacent to the museum, and houses arti­ facts. The suggested replacement would be a three-story building attached to the museum, which would be used not only for storage, but also for public restrooms, education rooms and other functions. Smith said a feasibility study on that ex­ pansion has just begun. The proposed plan is available for rewiew at Charlton Park Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. Io 5 p.m. (945-3775). Comm­ ents may be sent in writing to Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings. ous villages, while the remaining 77 percent will live in outlying townships. Because of the lower percentage of resi­ dents living in municipalities, tot lots and neighborhood parks are not needed as much « are larger parks that serve more people. • The geographic center of the population will likely shift slightly to the northwest, but will retain its general location along the southern boundary of Rutland Township about 1 1/2 miles west of the Hastings Township line. Because of that location, the county would best be served by recreational facilities lo­ cated near the censer of the county • Hastings is expected to grow at the same rate as the county. • By 2000,54 percent of the county’s resi­ dents will be between the ages of 20 and 59. Thirty percent will be under 19 years of age, while 16 percent will be in the 60-and-over group. "Planners are saying that we won't see a dramatic change in the elderly population, but that we need to focus on facilities for ma­ ture adults," said Smith. • The development patterns in the western half of the county are affected greatly by the large amount of state-owned land and numer­ ous lakes. The developments are concentrated in small clusters and along lakefronts. • By 2000, Barry County residents will have more disposable income available for re­ creational purposes. • The state provides 22 public access sites in the county. Sixteen of the county's 34 largest lakes have public access sites. Ten ad­ ditional sites are provided by Prairieville, Hope and Orangeville townships, Middleville, Nashville and Barry County. • Recreation areas owned by cities, villages and townships total 140 acres and range in size from one to 55 acres. • Thirteen school districts are encompassed within the Barry County borders. However, because only five take up major portions of the county, the remaining eight were not considered. • Yankee Springs has 345 modem camp­ sites and 120 primitive. Another 575 sites are privately owned, bringing the county's pampsite total to 1,040. ,r.». In his report, Sisson stated, "While there |is a relative abundance of water resources, public access outside of Yankee Springs State Park is not great As development con­ tinues to occur adjacent to the lakes and rivers, opportunities to increase public access will rapidly diminish." • Assyria, Johnstown, Orangeville, Maple Grove and Baltimore townships were found to have the highest need for recreational land because they lack local facilities as well as nearby state and county access. • A severe lack of water-based (swimming) recreation opportunities was identified in the southeast portion of the county. Potential beach sites should be identified and the acqui­ sition of land for foe foture development of a public beech ia the southeast portion of the county should be folly explored, said Sisson. • Due to the need to educate young swim­ mers in a consulted setting and to provide for mere year-round recreational opportunities, sn indoor pool facility has long been sn iden­ tified need within the county. Abe Lincoln, as portrayed by Gerald Bestrom of Middleville, shakes hands wth West Elementary student Tim Fox when they are introduced shortly before the birthday celebration for the 16th president began. Abe Lincoln celebrates his birthday at Middleville school Abe Lincoln (Gerald Bestrom of Middleville) visited students in Middleville io tell them how important education is in their lives. Here, Bestrom shakes hands with studetn Tim Fox before the talk he gave foe students. The man who spends most of his time doing impressions of our 16th president received his high school diploma earned through foe Caledonia adult education program on Lincoln's birthday. Bestrom dropped out of school in 1955, and stressed io foe youngsters that it is better to stay in school, but it is never to late to come back to school and earn a diploma as he has done. The students helped "Honest Abe" celebrate his birthday and also met "General Ulysses S. Grant" portrayed by Dedo Phillips, also of Middleville. Bestrom and Phillips appear frequently at Civil War re-enactments as foe 16th and 18fo presidents. Sisson suggested that the county, the city aad Barry County YMCA work collectively in assessing the feasibility of providing an indoor pool facility within foe county. It is suggested that foe YMCA take foe lead and tint foe county, Hastings and other munici­ palities folly explore opportunities in which they could help make a pool a reality within the next 10 years. • Analysis of the parks in foe county indi­ cate that Barry County should, within its fi­ nancial constraints, begin to take on a larger, more active role in helping ensure that a wide range of recreational facilities are ultimately made conveniently available to county resi­ dents in all areas of the county, reported Sisson. He suggested that since it is not financially feasible for the county to fulfill that need alone, additional entities now providing recre­ ation opportunities should work together. Because of the dual role played by Charlton Park in providing cultural and recreational opportunities for the county and region, it is the key element in the county's overall recre­ ation system. The development of this park to its fullest potential within the next 10 years would greatly enhance the necessary county-wide opportunities. Improvements to the park should take priority over other pro­ jects in the county, reported Sisson. Recommendations for the county include the development of a permanent county-wide recreation advisory committee. This commit­ tee, consisting of interested citizens and local officials should meet on a periodic basis to discuss county-wide recreational needs. Such topics as growth trends, local park needs, land acquisition and responsibilities of the county could be discussed. Most of the improvements for the county are limited almost exclusively io Charlton Park, said Smith. Charlton Park is expected to begin three projects soon, regardless of state funding, said Smith. They include creating additional Parking space in a wooded area along the en­ trance drive, with a stairway leading down to the village; improving the beach area; and providing additional playground equipment. "Abe Lincoln" (Gerald Bestrom) and "Ulysses S. Grant" (Dedo Phillips) shake hands before "Abe" talks to the students at West Elementary in Middleville on Lincoln's birthday. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1990 Politics is getting to be a year-round sport Rural neighbors watch for crime To the Editor— It was mid-morning on a pleasant day in January. A van pulled into the drive and angl­ ed its rear doors toward the front walkway. Two young men emerged from the vehicle and made their way to the front door, hesitated, then quickly slipped in. In a matter of moments, they began carrying out items larger than one man could handle. This could, and did, happen in a rural area several miles south of Hastings just a couple of weeks ago. Additionally, the same residence had been ransacked and stripped of its valuables less than one year before. To continue, the neighbor across the road and some 300 yards to the south noticed the activity and was immediately suspicious. His wife phoned another close neighbor, and then called the home where all the activity was tak­ ing place. The phone was answered just as another vehicle pulled into the drive. The driver, the other neighbor, approached the dwelling with caution ... ' This all sounds like an exerpt from some “who done it” novel, but, in fact, it did take place. The would-be criminals just happened io be carpet installers trying to do their job. They had been asked io relocate a few large items to the garage, allowing greater freedom during the installation. The quick thinking and fast actions of my neighbors could and would have foiled a larceny, had it been taking place. We would like to thank Ed and Florence Mampreian, and Bob and Gail Wallace for their actions to protect our property. Addi­ tionally, 1 would encourage others in rural set­ tings to support your neighbors by being observant and report unusual activities. Finally, for those with criminal intent — we're watching! Paul and Janet Wolcott Hastings Food and shatter article ‘misleading’ To the Editor— 1 was interested in a recent article 1 read in the Banner regarding food and shelter funds. Several oversights or lack of accurate infor­ mation seriously misleads the reader. Barry County received set aside funds because of the work of the United Way of Michigan staff in preparing comparable data among the 83 counties, demonstrating that Barry County among others, ought to be considered for con­ tinued FEMA funds. The State Set Aside Committee membership is made up of a representative from United Way of Michigan. Red Cross, Salvation Ar­ my, Catholic Charities, League for Human Services, Jewish Foundation and Department of Social Services. The United Way of Michigan coordinates the effort and staffs the Stale Committee. Since the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses a combination of unemployment stats and low income/welfare data, a set aside fund was established to lake into account the “inappropriate” results a broad sweeping for­ mula may have on some counties. It allows in­ dividuals closer to the needs to make some ad­ justments. In this case, Barry County was the beneficiary of the state set aside funds. In part the funding provided to the United Way of Michigan from the local United Way in Barry County helps make this possible. While most of the local support funds American Heart, Multiple Sclerosis, cancer projects. Kidney Foundation and so on, it also goes to community planning and problem­ solving efforts, of which the FEMA work is a part. Finally, I would caution that since the in­ ception of the food and shelter program, which is coordinated at the national level by the same major national agencies, has been funded quarterly, bi-aimually or annually depending on Congress perception of the economy. United Way of America has been the national chair since the early 80s and con­ tinues to push for comprehensive efforts to deal with the national issues of hunger and homelessness. Sincerely, Edward J. Eagen Vice president United Way of Mkhiagan In the sometimes cold and often bleak and dreary days of February, something colder, bleaker and drearier has infected that most hallowed of American institutions - night time television. No, it's not the all-new Brady Bunch. Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the TV again, election 1990 has arrived. Political television ads, courtesy of John Engler, hit the airwaves Monday, just hours after the Beal City farm boy announced (to no one's surprise) his candidacy for governor of Michigan. It's hardly been three months since the last election, and lhe early political wannabees are already up and running to garner support from an apathetic electorate that won't flip lhe proverbial coin until at least Columbus Day. My wife and I saw our first Engler ad Monday night during our allotted hour of nightly television. I've seen it twice since. Certainly there was nothing remarkable about it. Cheesy, canned music, probably lifted from a 30-second spot for discount so­ fas, combined with pictures of Engler talk­ ing, walking and gesturing to provide lhe all­ important image and mood. The voice-over and on-screen graphics at­ tempted to push all lhe familiar buttons tough on drugs, down on taxes, and educa­ tion's best friend. My well-informed wife, who is interested in politics, voiced the sentiment that thou­ sands of west Michigan viewers, who aren't so keen on politics, probably were thinking at about the same time: "If 1 have to keep looking at those until November, I may not vote for him for that reason alone," Cindy said, as we watched the ad. America's favorite spectator sports, base­ ball, football and basketball, all have their prescribed seasons. But election campaigns truly the national pastime - are growing into a year-around activity, whether the fans are interested or not. As satellite dishes, cellular phones and fax machines bring about new and more efficient means of communication, politicians, para­ doxically, appear to find it more difficult to communicate a seemingly simple message: vote for me. As a result, campaign season is set back further and further each year. Consider lhe case of John Engler. The 42-yesr-old Repub­ lican lawmaker left his poet in the state Sen­ ate a year ago to begin campaigning against Gov. June* Blanchard. In the past 10 to 11 months, Engler has visited every Michigan county, collected Delton alumni deserve better treatment To the Editor— As an alumni of Delton Kellogg High School and because this is the time of year when plans of alumni banquets are being made, 1 would like to express some thoughts 1 have in regard to the banquet at Delton. 1 enjoy going down and meeting old ac­ quaintances there, but I am appalled at the conditions under which the banquet is held. As 1 understand it, there is a conflict bet­ ween the alumni association and an organiza­ tion that holds bingo parties every Saturday night at the school. There is a delightful cafeteria overlooking Crooked Lake with tables, comfortable chairs and a generally pleasant atmosphere in the high school, where the bingo parties are held. It seems they will not relinquish their hold on this spot even for one night of the year, so that the alumni banquet can be held there. As a consequence, the alumni, and some of these people are very advanced in yean, are forced to sit on very uncomfortable, backless stools at tables in the middle school. For their program they must adjourn to a gymnasium and sit on bleachers, whkh I have noticed many of these elderly people can scarcely climb. I am so far able, without any difficulty, to accomplish this feat, but it upsets me and I think it is not only ridiculous, but degrwling that these elderly people are expected to do this. Many of these people have lived in the Delton School District all of their lives, and have paid taxes into the school district for many years. I would be willing to bet the bingo people come from many outlying towns and pay not a cent. Il does seem utterly unfair and selfish to think that one night of the year these senior citizens cannot expect not only some benefits from their tax money, but also a little bit of respect and appreciation for their many years of loyalty to Delton. I think the “powers that be” in this case had better review the situation and get their priorities in the right perspective. Jeanne Williams Fiona Delton Class of 1941 Civilian hero wrongly overlooked To the Editor— I'm writing regarding the awards the deputies got, especially the one the deputy got for comforting the accident victim last February. My son, Chris Earl, was a witness to that accident, so he was the first one there to give aid. He helped the two boys in one car. laid one down and applied a lumaquit to his leg. He saw the mother was pinned in her car. but pulled the little girl out and desperately tried to save her life with C.P.R. He did all this before police or ambulances got there. The deputy was doing his job and he got an award. My son gave of himself that day and didn't even get an honorable mention. Ine only thanks he got was from the family of a little girl that touched his life and will be with him always. Roberta Cooper Middleville Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hasting* BANNER Hsings CORRECTION: In a story in last week’s Banner about Hastings High School business students who placed in a recent competition, Chad Neil's feat inadvertently was omitted. Neil was first in the entrepreneur category. Banner Write us a Letter! The Hastinge Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters lo the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point ol view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and lo lhe point. •Leiters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. ■Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right lo reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Reporter’s Notes... by Jeff Kaczmarczyk some 5,000 supporters and raised an $850,000 war chest, all to finance the next eight months of visiting every Michigan county, collecting thousands of new support­ ers and raising money to pay for 30-second spots on reruns of ''Gilligan's Island." Challengers, be they Democratic or Repub­ lican, say the only way to turn out an in­ cumbent these days - short of a major scan­ dal - is to start early, work hard and spend money like water convincing the voters your opponent is washed up, and you’re lhe great­ est thing since sliced bread. . But that explanation overlooks the remark­ ably short attention span of the avenge voter. The truth is lhe few people paying at­ tention to campaigns in February are the can­ didates running for office, the reporters cover­ ing the races and the very small number of people with a very big stake in the Novem­ ber outcome. Joe Citizen, however, couldn't care leu who's running for what in February if the election won't be held until November. Our pal Joe has his hands full just getting to work on time, fixing the leaky faucet, keep­ ing the *83 Escort running and remembering to file his taxes by April 15. Political unknowns say they need to get their name out in front of the voter, air their views, make themselves known. That means TV commercials, early and often, in the campaign. But those Joes who think TV ads are a cue to go to the kitchen for a sandwich still will be flipping the proverbial coin come football season. There's no question Engler is a highly qualified candidate for governor, probably the best since GOP hopeful since Bill Milliken left office. As Republican majority leader in the Senate, Engler led the only Republicancontrolled body in an otherwise Democratic administration. Engler’s 19 yean of political experience have made him the best prepared GOP candidate in years to sit in the gover­ nor's chair. Apart from mentioning Blanchard by name 24 times in his 20-minute announcement speeches on Monday, Engler is a class act. Blanchard, on the other hand, has a lot to lose this time around. Like his Democratic counterpart in Detroit, Mayor Coleman Young, Blanchard is evolving into a sur- Manslaughter charge filed in youth’s deem The man arrested in connection with the Feb. 7 traffic death of Russell "Rusty" Eichenauer of Middleville has been charged in Kent County 63rd District Court with manslaughter with a vehicle. Paul Rea, 24, of Alto, also faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, third offense; felonious driving; and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license, second offense. Represented by attorney James M. Catchick, Rea demanded a preliminary examination at his arraignment Monday. One was scheduled for Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Rea is lodged in the Kent County Jail and bond has been set ax $25,000. The arrest is Rea's fifth for drunken driving since late 1986, according to court records. The latest charges stem from the 10:40 p.m. accident last week at the intersection of Whitneyville Avenue and 100th Street Eichenauer died at the scene, and his passenger, 17-year-old Bryan Belton, also of Middleville, was critically injured. Belsoa, who was airlifted by Aero-Med to Butierwonh Hospital in Grand Rapids, is still reported in critical but stable condition, a hospital spokeswoman said. Public Opinion... vivor, preferring to protect himself rather than take the risks necessary io effectively lead the body politic. Not unlike Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Michael Dukakis, Blanchard's national stature has grown while his popularity at home is shrinking. Today he is considered, in some circles, to be one of the country’s lead­ ing governors - a distinction that will come crashing to the ground if he is turned out of office in November. In any event, Michigan voters and nonvoten alike can look forward to eight months of smears, slams and zingers in a campaign that no doubt will become increasingly bitter as lime goes on. It's times like these I envy the European approach to elections. In many countries, like Great Britain, political races are limited by Jaw to no more than two months. When an election is called, candidates, both chal­ lengers and incumbents, have but eight weeks to make their case to the people. Of course a two-month campaign can work in a land where the voters only elect one rep­ resentative to parliament and a handful of minor local office holders. In this country, in our grand democratic tradition, we elect presi­ dents and governors, senators and representa­ tives al lhe national and state levels, city and county aidermen, assorted judges, clerks of varying kinds, registrars, surveyors and dog catchers. Nevertheless (he early bird doesn't catch the worm if the worm isn't up and about yet. Neither will the early candidate capture voter attention if the voter isn't ready to listen. Tm hopeful that someday political candi­ dates will set aside their polls, bury their me­ dia advisers' memo* and escape their handlers' clutches long enough io take a stroll out into the real world. There, they will discover a civilization where most people pay little attention to pol­ itics until that all-important coin loss in November. Thu* refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated by the true spirit of American apathy, the February candidate will take the campaign phone off the hook, switch off the 50-gallon coffee pot at headquarters and hang a sign on the door "Gone fishing. Back on Labor Day." FINANCIAL FOCUS findindby. ..Mask D. ChriatonMh of Edward D. Jorm a Ca Investments require regular supervision Traditionally, tax-free municipals have been considered the highest quality bonds after U.S. government issues. Although municipals still maintain this confidence for income and safety, no one should assume they’re risk-free. According to a Green Financial Com­ munications news release, in 1988,65 percent of the changes made ia municipal bond ratings by Standard A Poor's were downgrades. The issues were judged lo be less creditworthy than previously. This is not to suggest that municipals have become risky investments. They’re still con­ sidered one of the safest ways to earn tax-free income. However, the safety of even a long­ term investment with a history of safety should not be taken for granted. During good economic times, most reasonable investments do well, but as the economy slows, many previously attractive issues become vulnerable. By the time major rating services, such as Moody’s or Standard A Poor's, downgrade an issue, it has probably already lost lhe bulk of its value. As monitoring individual bond issues becomes more difficult, many investors look to insured municipal bonds, bond trusts or tax-free mutual bond funds. Most tax-free mutual bond funds are not in­ sured, but they are closely managed. Typical­ ly, fund managers are in direct contact with the bond issuer. These managers look for financial stability and ask about future plans. This can be an important asset. For in­ stance, when a report described a ques­ tionable hospital bond a fend owned, one of the fund's analyst personally visited the facili­ ty and discovered some serious weaknesses at the hospital. The hospital's location had deteriorated causing the beginning of a declin­ ing patient trend. Additionally, competition from adjoining hospitals suggested increasing revenue problems. Before this became widely known, the fend was able to sell the bonds at no loss to its shareholders. Several months later these bonds went into technical default and lost 40 percent of their value. This example is not an isolated instance. Out of 180 municipal bond issues owned by this fend, only one was downgraded in 1988. Eighteen were upgraded. Jim Erickson, lhe chief investment officer for the fund, claimed no magical powers. In­ stead, he credits personal visits and investiga­ tions that “studying interest rate tables or an­ nual reports don't uncover.” At a time when vigilance is becoming in­ creasingly important, professional manage­ ment for a part of your money deserves a serious look. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close 397. S6‘l. Amerltech Anheuser-Busch 367. 167. Chrysler Clerk Equipment 41 347. CMS Energy Coca Cola 67 Dow Chemical 63 477. Exxon 107. Family Dollar 447. Ford General Motors 437. Groat Lakes Bancorp 157. Haatinga Mfg. 317. 1037. IBM JCPonney 687. 55 Jhnan.&Jhnsn. 337. K-mart 637. Kellogg Company 32*/. McDonald's 39 Smtb 187. S E. Mich. Gas 47. Spartan Motors Upjohn $417.50 Gold $5.32 Silver 2624.10 Dow Jones 144,000,000 Volume AT*t Chang, + 7. -7. -•/. ♦ V. + 17. + '/. -1*/. -V. + 17. +2 + '/. -7. + 27. + 37. +1 -V. + 7. + 7. -7. -V. -63.75 + 17.8 Is Valentine’s Day a proper day to say “I love you" or Just an exciias? VaknurtDey. otteraiedyeaMnfcyaaatpooffciocaudyaMraa, turd shops, gift wore. «>d put floratsaitbe rood for of tMrtartmrbyarXtteyaar-all tntheMmeof1ove"DoyouoaiasdwVatontine’»DeyagDodopportusistjloexpr your true Mi* for someone special in year IfoT Oavoted to the /ntareata of Batty Coutti, since Wt published by Hasting* Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Stephen Jacob* Frederic Jacob* Vic* President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young tEditon Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert rasi/iunr Editor/ Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder /Spom Editor/ Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour /Sees Manager; Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Roa Wfcms HaWlssga: WiMe Berry Haattacs: BiB Myers Hastings: ‘‘It may be commer­ cialized by people selling products, but I think it's necessary for reflection of relationships." “I think h's a legitimate holiday. It gives people one special day to make sure they're totally nice to the one they care about “I wait until the weekend to celebrate h. I'd rather celebrate the relationship than a martyr (because it’s more pleasant).” the most." Marpvat Base MMcCtortda iwanBc: "It’s pretty much a per­ sonal holiday. It <k:pends on the person. I drink Christmas has gotten too commercialized.” "I like Valentine's Day. My grandkida always rend me valentines and I love sending them oil. 1 think k's ■ good day." "You can be special to your loved one,. That about wraps it up." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1990 — Page 5 Southeastern students named to citizenship honor roll Several students at Southeastern Elemen­ tary School in Hastings have been named to the Citizenship Honor Roll. In order to be eligible for the honor roll, students must be nominated by their teachers, after meeting several guidelines set by the school. Youngsters must be well-behaved in the classroom, on the playground and in the lun­ chroom. They should be helpful to teachers and other students, and show consideration for the feelings, thoughts and behavior of others. The students need to have good listen­ ing habits, and must respect property, exhibit pride in quality of work and have good work habits. Episcopal Church to continue series Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, will continue its annual “Prelude Series" during February and march. The series provides an opportunity for talented students and adults to perform before an appreciative congregation. The par­ ticipants perform prior to the 10:30 a.m. Sun­ day service. The following musicians will be performing: Feb. 18 — Paula Hansen, flute. Feb. 25 — Clarinet quartet; Diana Garza, Rose Anger, DeAnn Synder, Barb Schleh. March 4 — Debbie Robbc, soprano and Phyllis Settles, contralto. March 11 — Shelly Duyser, trumpet. March 18 — Michelle Helman, tenor saxophone. March 25 — Flute duet: Chris Solmes and Kori Kest. Legal Notice COMMON COUNOL January 22. 1990 Common Council met In regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January 22. 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present al roll call: Campbell, Cusack. Jasperse, Spencer. Walton, Watson, White, Brower. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the minutes al the January 8. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Akzo Salt Inc. 4,386.38: General Alum 8 Chem, Corp. 2,008.17. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the above invokes bo ap­ proved as rood. Yeas: Brower, White, Watson. Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack, Campbell. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to allow all elected and appointed officials lo attend the Michigan Municipal Leagues legislative Con­ ference on Wednesday. March 28. In Lansing with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that lhe third quarter financial statement from Great Lakes Bancorp be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that no action be token on the letter from Mrs. Seidl. Yeos: Six. Nays: Two. Jasperse. Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that lhe request from the Hastings Area School System to use four voting machines for the Special Election on March 26. be allowed. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the appointment of a Ad Hoc Planning and Recreation Committee consisting of members of the Planning Commission and City's Parks. Recreation and In­ surance Committee as an advisory board in up­ dating the Barry County Parks and Recreation Plan pursuant to the Joint City/County agreement be confirmed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilperson Watson reported that the Parking Committee met and will meet again with the following group to discuss problem with parking times in lhe downtown area. Ken Mingerink. George Brand, Nell Wilder, Bill Cook, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Parking Committee. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the request from the Hastings Area School District and Barry Intermediate School District for the City to collect one-half of the summer 1990 school taxes during the summer be granted at the some cost as previous year and lhe Mayor and City Clerk be allowed to sign said agreements. Yeas: Brower, White. Watson. Walton, Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Noys: Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that the Finance Committee study the cost for collecting the summer school taxes to consider a possible In­ crease next year. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by Campbell that specifications and recommendations of a majority of the Fire Committee be submitted to the Finance Committee for review in buying a new fire truck. Yeas: All. Abeent: Nano. Carried. Joe Rahn, Director of Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission was present and gave his 1989 report. Councilman Cusack extended appreciation to Joe Rahn for his efforts in getting the grants we received. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that the Street Committee meet with Joe Rahn to discuss several Street projects for possible grants. Yeos: Ail. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the 1988/89 JEDC annual report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Herm Botcher was also present and gave on overview of the JEDC and what its purpose is. 1) To retain industry. 2} Assist small business. Have seminars and programs to help them grow. The in­ cubator program is important to help companies get started. 3) Availability al space for industry. In­ dustrial Parks. Coordinate a plan county wide to support areas for industry. The $12,000 given by the City and matched by lhe county has done a lot in getting JEDC where it is today and will need con­ tinued support and funds in the future. Moved by Campbell, supported by Walton that the City approve the request from Joe Rahn. JEDC director for the City to provide a 10% match of $1,500 for a Rural Economic Strategy Grant for $15,000 from City to come from lhe Contingency Fund with proper budget adjustments. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer. Walton. Watson, White. Brower. Absent: None. Carried Moved by Cusack, supported by White that Police report for December 1969 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Watson that the Annual Police report for 1989 be received and plac­ ed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. City Attorney Fisher slated that the Barry County Democrats hod complied with the parking on S. Jefferson which hod been in court and a motion lo dismiss the cose was filed and the Democrats hod filed a counter suit and he anticipated it would be dismissed. Moved -y Campbell, supported by Cusack to ad­ journ at 8:25 p.m. Read and opposed. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor ... Sharon Vickery, City Clerk z Students on the latest honor roll include: 1st Grade Mrs. Griggs - Nicole Baird. Amy Baker. Amy Blackburn. Derek Brookmeyer, Nole DeMond. Jason Eaton. Kala Friddlc. Tess Fryklind. Libby Gibbons. Amber Jenks. Jerry LaDere, Danny McKinney. Elizabeth Meek. Jamie Mikolajczyk, Adam Miller. Kylec O'Heran. Amanda Rogers, Luke Storm. Mike Swainston. Casey VanEngen. Mrs. Sharpe - Monique Acheson. Regina Argo, Sarah Brarcroft. Doug Bassett, Josh Boulter, Adam Branch. Clayton Case. Michael Clemmons. Winnie Coy, Robbie De­ Mond. Josh DesVoigncs. Steven Farrah, Brandie Hammond. Aaron Keller. Kenneth Koan, Rachel MacKenzie, Jake McClelland. Randy Preston. Ryan Rowsc, Greg Sceber, Jason Simmet. Fawn Sinclair. Jamie Smith, Mark Thompson. Jacob Vanderhoff, Tom Varney, Jessica Winebrenner. 2nd Grade Mrs. Kent - Bryan Anthony, Erica Bar­ num, Jeremy Bishop, Ben Blackbum, Leah Bridgman. Racchelle Easey, Tshecomah Fisher, Tony Fryklind, Sarrah Gregory, Jolene Griffin. Michelle Griggs, Sara Ham­ mond, Jennifer Hawblitz, Luke Holston, Lee Houghtaiin, Kristen Keech, Man Lawrence, Amy Miller. Cory Motjohn, Shane Reid, Heather Richie, Randy Seiba, Brad Scott, An­ dy Soya, Jay Visser. Mrs. Evans - Ryan Argo, Michael Bassett, Scon Billings,*Jay Campbell, Sara Capers, Darcy Clark, Travis Dominiak, Brad Fcnstemaker. Pam Halladay. Nicole Wester­ ly, Erik Keller. Robby Lee. Megan Levengood, Ivy Malone. Melinda Meancv. Wendy Miller. Steaven Nelson, Jon Purdum, Dana Reed. Shilah Roszell, Nicole Rouse. Jon Seiba, Jon Sherman. Isaac Solmes. Patricia Strow, Adam Winegar. Mrs. Magill - Ben Buehler. Bracken Burd, Marie Carpenter, Billy Hall, Rachael Lawrence, Amber Lippert, Josh Malik, Lacv Pittelkow. Many Shellenbarger. Kortnev Sherry, Rachel Smith. Kellie Spencer. Kim Siraley, Jenny Taylor. Man Thompson. Tonya Ulrich. 3rd Grade Mrs. Corrigan - Natalie Acheson. Davis Barnum, Maleah Clark. Sindi Felzke. Jessica Fox, Brandon Hammond, Brad Huss, Craig Keizer, Heather Lawrence, Leslie Ockerman, A.J. O’Heran, Todd Schantz, Destiny Seeber, Tara Stockham, Amanda Strickland, Josh Warren. Mrs. Baron - Jim Clement, Alicia Cooney. Niki Earl, Steve Kauffman. April Krebs. Elizabeth Lonergan, Jesse MacKenzie, Houston Malone, Katie Manin. Christy Met­ zger, Ann Nelson, Beth Olson, Amber Reid. Jennifer Rogers, David Scott, Jon Selvig, Sara Slagstad, Levi Solmes, Derek Spidel, Patti Stockham, Michael Weedall, Wilbver. 4(h Grade Mr. Newsted - Julie Anthony, Don Aspinall, Nic Bryan, Chad Curtis, Fran Halladay. Greta Higgins, David Koutz, Max (NHNMANCC NO. 221 to this ordinance shall grant to the Company, on the terms and conditions hereinafter sot forth, the right and privilege to erect, construct, operate and maintain in, upon, along, across, above, over and under tho highways, sidewalks, easements, dedications and other public property now In ex­ istence and as may bo created and established during its term, any poles, wires, coble, underground conduits, manholes and other televi­ sion conductors and fixtures necessary for the maintenance and operation of a CATV system for the interception, sale, transmission, distribution, and receipt of television programs and other audio-visual electrical signals insofar as is consis­ tent with ordinances of the City and the rights to transmit the same to the inhabitants of the specified area of the City. SECTION 4. AGREEMENT. Upon the adoption of this franchise and execution hereof by Company. Company agrees to be bound by oil the terms and conditions contained herein. SECTION 5. TERM. (a) The term of the franchise to bo granted by the City pursuant to this ordinance shall be for a period of fifteen (IS) years from the effective date of this ordinance, which franchise term may bo renewed in accordance with the provisions of 546 of tho Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. If work hasn't boon started within a period of twelve (12) months, this contract will become null and void. (b) Subject to the provisions of 545 of the Coble Communications Policy Act of 1984. the City Coun­ cil may terminate this franchise in the event Com­ pany shall refuse, or neglect to comply with any material requirement or limitation contained In this ordinance. SECTION 6. COMMENCEMENT OF FRANCHISE TERM. Tho franchise term shall ammanco with the effective date of ordinance enactment. SECTION 7. AREA. This franchise is granted for tho franchise area, as defined in subsection 2(k). SECTION 6. FRANCHISE FEE. The Company shall pay to City, as is hereinafter provided, a franchise fee equal to five percent (S%) of Company's gross revenues (as defined In Socton 2(1) above) from is operations in tho City under this ordinance. SECTION 9. RATE5. The rotes that may bo charg­ ed by tho Company, shall be in accordance with tho Regulations adopted by tho FCC pursuant lo the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. SECTION 10. RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS. (a) Company shall not deny service, deny access or otherwise discriminate against subscribers, channel users or general citizens on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ago han­ dicap or speech content. Company shall comply at all times with all other applicable Federal, Slate ond local laws ond regulations, and all executive ond administrative orders relating to non­ discrimination which are hereby incorporated and mode a part of this ordinance by reference. (b) Company shall strictly adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity requirements of Federal, State and local regulations, ond as amended from time to time. SECTION 11. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. (a) Indemnification. The company shall indem­ nify and save harmless the City ond ali of its agents, employees, officers ond representatives from all claims, demands, causes of action, liabili­ ty, |udgmonts or costs (including actual attorney feet), or losses for Injury or death to persons or property or for any other types of damages (Including damages for antitrust-violations) alleg­ ed by claimant arising out of, caueed by or retailing from the grant of this franchise or the company's activities under this franchise. (b) Tho company shall maintain, and by Its ac­ ceptance of this franchise, specifically agree that It wHI maintain throughout tho term of this fran­ chise. liability Insurance Insuring tho Company in the minimum amounts ae follows: (1) Workmen's compensation Insurance as pro­ vided by tho laws of the State of Michigan. (2) One million dollars for bodily Injury or death to any one person, within the limit, however, of three million dollars for bodily Injury or death resulting from any one accident. (3) One million dollars for property damage resulting from any one accident. The insurance policies obtained by a grantee in compliance with this section shall be issued by a company or com­ panies acceptable to the City, and a current cer­ tificate or certificate* of insurance, along with written evidence of payment of all required premiums, shall bo filed and maintained with the agency during the term of the license. The policies shall name the City of Hostings as an additional in­ sured and shall contain a provision that a written notice of cancellation or reduction in coverage of the policy shall bo delivered to lhe City thlrt; (30) days in advance of the effective dore thereof. SECTION 12. SIGNAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS. Company shall install, operate and maintain lhe system in a good workmanlike manner, free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall operate in accordance with the technical specifica­ tions, standards and requirements contained in Subpart K-Technical Standards of ’art 76-CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE of Rules and Regulations of ihe Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. 76.601 et. soq. (1984). Krebs. Jeremy Mallison, Greg Marcusse. Melissa Meaney. Amber Mikolajczyk, Jodi Palmer. Lindsey Pittelkow. Jessica Robinson, Kat) Strouse. Becky Wilson. Mr. Lake - Beau Barnum. Tye Casey. Jessica Merrill. Josh Moras. Genna Nichols, Julie Sherman. Carl Smith, Nick Souza. Adam Taylor. Shelly Walker. Chris Young. Mrs. Bradley - Amy Archambeau, Larry Bailey. Bobby Baker. Matthew Barnum, Jim Birman, Karen Demon, Shauna Fisher. Pat Giles, Tim Huver, Laura McKinney. Jon Merrick, Aleisha Miller. Amanda Miller, Josh Newton. Jolene Pasternack, Jessica Price, Shawna Randall. Lauren Reed. Josh Richie, David Rose. Sarah Roush, Doug Sarver. Amy Swainston, Doug Varney. Sth Grade Mrs. Wilcox - Heather Banning, Kevin Cooney, Eric Dale, Tim Eggleston. Amanda Farmer. David Frisby, Ben Furrow, Martha Gibbons, Dallas Hankinson, Ron Hawkins. James Kenney, Brandy Johnson, Jon Lawrence. Samantha Leonard, Lisa McKay. Brandi Meek. Chad Metzger. David Miller, Ryan Scharping, Eric Soya, Micki VanAntwerp, Kim Windes. Mr. Palmer - Angela Bunce, Jeremy Bill­ ings, George Billmeyer, Brook Clark, Justin Dunkelberger, Eric Greenfield, Joyce Grif­ fith, William Hanke, Paul Hawkins, Chris Henney, Tara Hummell, Shannon Mcllvain, Robin Moore, Barbie Nelson, David Shaneck. Josh Storm, Ronnie Wilson, Jason Windes. Kids see the mail go through Students at the Happy Time Pre-school enjoyed a trip to the poat office In Haatlngs laat week. The youngsters had been studying about community helpers and had been writing letters to their parents. The kids had a chance to mail their letters and learn how the mall Is processed. Hastings Postmaster Charlie Johnson gave the students an Informational tour and explained the postal system. Highlights of the tour perhaps wore the dock the computers, the mail carriers' bags and posting the letters Legal Notice AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS GRANTING AMERICABLE INTERNATIONALMICHIGAN-INC.. A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE INSTALLATION. AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF HASTINGS: THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SECTION I. GRANT OF FRANCHISE. There is hereby created, granted and established 0 nonex­ clusive. full and complete franchise for a period as hereinafter provided for the installation, operation and maintenance of a coble communication system within the franchise area os defined herein to Americable Internattonal-Michigan-inc., a Florida corporation, provided, however, that said fran­ chise shall be subject to the following terms and performance conditions. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this ordinance the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words In the plural number Include the singular number and words in the singular number Include the plural number. The word "shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning. (a) "Basic Service" shall mean all subscribed ser­ vices provided by the Company, including the delivery of broadcast signals, covered by the regular monthly charge paid by all subscribers, ex­ cluding optional service for which a separate charge is made. , , , (b) "Coble Communication* Policy Act of 1984" shall mean the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. 98-549. (c) "Coble Communication System" or "CATV System" shall mean a system of antennas, cables, wires, lines, towers, wove guides or other conduc­ tors, coverters, equipment or facilities, designed and constructed for the purpose of producing, receiving, transmitting, amplifying and distributing audio, video and other forms of elec­ tronic or electrical signals, located in the City. Said definitions shall include any such facility operated by the Company that now serves or will serve only subscribers in one or more multiple-unit dwellings under common ownership, control or manage­ ment, even if such facility does not use a highway, sidewalk, easement, dedication or other public property. (d) "City" is the City of Hostings, a municipal cor­ poration, in the State of Michigan. (e) "Company" Is Americable tntemafionolMichigan-lnc.. the grantee of rights under this or­ dinance awarding a franchise, or Its successor, transferee or assignee. (f) "Converter" means on electronic device which converts signals lo a frequency not suscepti­ ble to Interference within the television receiver of a subscriber, and by an appropriate channel selec­ tor also permits a subscriber to view all signals in­ cluded in the universal or basic service delivered at designated converter locations. ’ (g) "Council" shall mean the governing body of the City of Hastings. (h) "Dedication" shall be limited to those rightsof-ways far the benefit of the public and controlled by the City, the terms, conditions or limitations upon which are not inconsistent with the erection, construction or maintenance of a CATV system, Its st* js or equipment. ■ Easement" shall bo limited to those rlghts-ofays or easements of record in favor of the City, their terms, conditions or limitations upon which are not inconsistent with the erection, construction or maintenance of a CATV system. Its structures or equipment. (|) “FCC” shall mean the Federal Communica­ tions Commission ond any legally appointed, designated or elected agent or successor. (k) "Franchise area" shall mean the City limits of the City of Hostings as they are now located and any areas which may at some future time be Incor­ porated info the City. (l) "Gross Revenues" shad mean all revenue derived directly or Indirectly from subscribers and users of the CATV system by the Company. Its af­ filiates. subsidiaries, parent and any person in which lhe Company has a financial interest, or its successors, assigns or transferees, from or In con­ nection with the operation of a coble communica­ tion system pursuant to this ordinance ond within the City; provided, however, all revenues shall in­ clude. but not be limited to. basic subscriber ser­ vice monthly fees, pay cable fees, installation and reconnection fees, converter rentals, and in­ cluding any subscriber revenue* from subscribers wilhin the City even if such service it provided by loser transmission, or light or optical transmission and even if subscribers reside in one or more multiple-unit dwelling* under common ownership, control or management, ond that this shall not in­ clude any taxes or services furnished by the Com­ pany herein imposed directly upon any subscriber or user by the Stale. City of governmental unit and collected by the Company on behalf of said governmental unit. (m) "Highway" is a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of lhe public for purpose* of vehicular travel. "Highway" shall include street or alley. (n) "Installation" shall mean the connection of the system from feeder cable to subscribers' terminals. (o) "Public Property" is any real property owned by the City other than a highway sidewalk, ecsement or dedication (p) "Sidewalk" is that portion of a highway, other than the roadway, set apart by curbs, bar­ rier*. markings or other delineation for pedestrian travel, including parkways, not on private lands. SECTION 3 RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF COM­ PANY- The franchise granted by lhe City pursuant Consistent with the requirements above, the system will be constructed and maintained so that subscribers shall receive high standard service, in­ cluding reception of standard color TV signals without tho introduction of noticeable effects on picture quality, color fidelity and intelligence. The system, shall be designed and rated for continuous operation, and shall be maintained so os to faithfully reproduce throughout the entire system lhe TV picture received at the antenna site. SECTION 13. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM. SERVICE STANDARDS. (a) The Company shall render operation ond maintenance pursuant lo the standards of the Federal Communications Commission and in full compliance with the Cable Communication Policy Act of 1984. (b) During all business hours, local customers shall at all times hove access to a local telephone number, so that customers may register com­ plaints ond requests without charge to the customer. Company shall, at all times keep and maintain sufficient phone fines so as to enable a subscriber to roach Company ond register a com­ plaint after a reasonable time and effort, except in cose of a substantial failure of the system or a substantial portion thereof. (c) Company shall dispatch personnel to in­ vestigate all service complaints and equipment malfunctions within twenty-four hours and strive to resolve such complaints as promptly as possi­ ble. Planned interruption of service shall be only for good cause. Insofar as possible, planned ser­ vice Interruptions shall be preceded by notice, be of brief duration, and occur during minimum view­ ing hours. (d) Company shall maintain a list of all com­ plaints received, which list will be available to the City Council or its designated agent. (e) Company shall permit the City Council or its designated agent to inspect and test the system's technical equipment and facilities upon reasonable (twelve to twenty-four hours) notice. (f) The Company shall establish a grievance pro­ cedure which shall be fair and equitable to oil Subscribers. SECTION 14. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. (a) The Company shall at all times employ or­ dinary care and shall install and maintain in use commonly accepted methods ond devices for preventing failures and accidents which ore likely to cause damage, injuries or nuisances to the public. (b) The Company shall install and maintain its wires, cables, fixtures ond other equipment in ac­ cordance with the requirements of the City ond other applicable standard regulations, and in such manner that they will not unreasonably interfere with installation* of the City or of a public utility serving the City. (c) All structures and all lines, equipment and connections in, over, under, and upon the streets, sidewalks, alleys, easements and public way* or places in the City, wherever situated or located, shall at all times be kept and maintained In a safe, suitable, substantial condition, and in good order SECTION 15. NEW DEVELOPMENTS. H shall bo tho policy of the City and Company, consistent with the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, to amend this franchise when necessary to enable the Company to toko advantage of any developments In the field of transmission of televi­ sion and radio signals whkh will afford tho Com­ pany an opportunity to more effectively and effi­ ciently or economically serve its customers. SECTION 16. CONDITIONS ON STREET OCCUPANCY. (a) Any pavements, sidewalks, curbing or other paved area taken up or arty other installation made, Including overhead installallons, shall be done under permits issued for work by tho proper officials of the City, alter payment of lhe permit lee and, where applicable, Public Works Depart­ ment and Department of Traffic and Transporta­ tion, and shall be done In such manner os to give the toast inconvenience to the Inhabitants at tho City. Company shell, at its own cost ond expense, and in a manner approved by tho DPW Director, replace ond restore any such pavements, tidewalks, curbing or other paved areas in as good a condition os before the work involving such disturbance was done, and shall also make and keep full and complete plats, maps, drawings and records showing the exact locations of Its facilities located within tho public streets, ways, and easements of tho City. These maps shall bo available for inspection at any lime during business hours at the office of Company and copies of "permitted" drawings of same shall bo provided to tho City after completion of each major installa­ tion. Thereafter, when required by the City and within seven days after receipt of a written re­ quest. Company will supply the City with documents reflecting any revisions or modifica­ tions to the documents previously supplied. (b) in case of disturbance of any street, sidewalk, alley, public way, paved area, or utility easement areas, the Company shall, at Its own cost and expense and in a manner approved by the City Public Works Director, restore such street, sidewalk, alley, public way. paved oroa, or utility easement area* in as good a condition as before the work involving such disturbance was done. (c> II at any time during tho period of this fran­ chise the city shall lawfully elect to alter or change the grade of any street, sidewalk, alley, or other public way. the Company, upon reasonable notice by the City, shall remove, replace and relocate Its poles, wires, cable*, underground conduits, manholes ond other fixtures at its own expense. (d) Before any poles ore placed in any public way by the Company, it shall obtain approval and required permits from the City alter payment of the permit lee. and any such poles shall bo placed in such manner as not to interfere with the usual traffic on such public way. (e) The Company shall, on the request of any person holding a building moving permit issued by the City, temporarily raise or lower Its wires to permit the moving of buildings. The expense of *uch temporary removal or raising or lowering of wires shall be paid by tho person requesting the Mme. and the Company shall have tho authority lo 'squire such payment in advance. The Company shall'be given sufficient advance notice to arrange for such temporary wire changes. (f) The Company shall have authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements and publk ways and places of the City so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with tho wires and cables of the Company. If tho Director of Publk Works observes that the Company has failed to meet its obligations herein and such failure con­ tinues for fifteen days after receipt of written notice, then at the option of the Director of Publk Works, such trimming may bo done by the City or under its supervision and direction at tho expense of tho Company. (g) in any and all areas of the City where cables, wires or ether like facilities are required by the Ci­ ty Public Works Director to be placed underground, the Company shall place its cables, wires or other like facilities underground. (h) Upon failure of a Company to satisfactorily complete any work upon the public streets as may be required by law or the terms of Its franchise within the time prescribed, the City, at its option, may cause such work to bo done and the Company shall pay tho City tho cost thereof within thirty (30) days after receipt of on itemized report. SECTION 17. CONSTRUCTION. (o) Company shall extend the installation of cobles, amplifiers, and related equipment throughout the franchise area as rapidly os prac­ ticable to only those buildings which have con­ tracted with Company for services. (b) in lhe event the operation of any part of a cable television system, excluding drops, is discontinued for a continuous period of three mon­ ths. or in the event such system has been installed in any public street without complying with the re­ quirements of the grantee's license, the Company shall promptly, upon being given ten days' notice, remove from tho streets or publk places all such property ond poles of such system. Any property whkh the Company allows to remain in place sixty days after having been notified by the City that it must be removed shall be considered permanently abandoned. (c) Company shall file a map and progress report with tho City Manager at the dose ol each calen­ dar year, showing the exact areas ol the City being served by the cable television system and the loca­ tion ond identification of major component parts ol the system. (d) Tho company it required to construct its system to any areas of the City. SECTION 18. CITY RIGHTS IN FRANCHISE. The Ci­ ty shall have the right, during the IHe al this fran­ chise, to install and maintain free of charge upon any poles and/or through conduits owned by the Company, wire and pole fixtures necessary for a police and fire alarm system, on the condition that such wire and pole fixtures do not Interfere with tho CATV operations of tho Company. SECTION 19. etECTfON, REMOVAL AND COM­ MON USER OF POLES (a) No poles or other similar wire-holding struc­ tures shall be erected by the Company without prior approval and permitting after payment of tho permit foe, by tho Director of Publk Works with regard to localion. height, typo and any other per­ tinent aspect. However, the Company shall not be vested with any interest as a result of the location of any polo or similar wire-holding structure of the Company at its own expense whenever tho Department of Publk Works reasonably deter­ mines that the public convenience would be , ----- -t enrxsncea meruwy. (b) Where polos or other wire-holding structures already existing for use In serving the City are available for use by tho Company, but it doos not make arrangements for such use. the Director ol Publk works may require the Company to use such polos and structures if he determines that the public convenience would bo enhanced thereby and the terms of tho use available to tho Company ore |ust and reasonable. SECTION 20. PAYMENT OF FEE AND PENALTIES. (a) The franchise fee assessed shall bo payable annually, on a calendar basis, to the City and the Company shall filo a complete ond accurate, verified statement of all grass revenues within the City during the period for which said payment is made, and said payment shall be made to lhe City not later then thirty (30) days after the expiration of tho Company's calendar year. The company shall filo with lhe City Clerk, wilhin thirty day* after the expiration of it* fiscal year or portion thereof during which its license is In force, a state­ ment certified by a certified public accountant, showing tho gross revenues, as defined herein, of tho Company during the preceding fiscal year or portion thereof. (b) The City shall have the right to inspect the Campe iy’s income records ond lhe right to audit and to recompute any amounts determined to be payable under this ordinance: provided, however, that such audit shall take place with seventy-two (72) months following the close of each of the Com­ pany's fiscal years. Any additional amount duo to the City os a result of the audit shall be paid within the thirty (30) days following written notice to the Company by the City, which notice shall include a copy of the audit report. (c) The City shall bear the expense of any inspec­ tion or audit of the Company's book*. (d) Company shall fully cooperate in making available at reasonable times, and the City shall have the right to inspect tho books and income records applicable to lhe CATV system, at any time during lhe normal business hours: provided, however, where volume and convenience necessitate. Company may require inspection to take place on Company premise*. SECTION 21. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL. This franchise shall be assignable or transferable, either in whole or in port consistent with the ownership provisions contained in 533 of the Cable Communications Polky Act of 1984, ond may bo leased, sublet or mortgaged in any manner provided lhe City Council approved such action; provided. City approval shall not be unreasonably SECTION 22. AMENDMENT OF FRANCHISE. No provision herein shall be amended except In cir­ cumstances in whkh City finds a condition exists constituting a danger to health, safety, property or general weffare of the publk. Any amendment whkh substantially affects the rights to the Com­ pany hereunder n<ust be with the consent of tho Company. SECTION 23. PUBLIC SERVICE REQWREMENTS. Company shall: (a) Provide at least one service outlet to any municipal facilities or publk schools located within 200 feet of any installation of Company at no cost to the City or school involved ond shall chtwgo only its time and material costs for atrf oddHionol ser­ vice outlets to such facilities. (b) Moke its facilities Immediately available to Hie Chy upon request during the course of any emergency or disaster. SECTION 24. TERMINATION OF FRANCMtSE. In any event any franchise payment or required or recomputed amount is not made on or before the applicable dates as specified, City reserves the right to terminate the grant of franchise and all rights and privileges ol the Company hereunder. City shall give Company wr'tten notice of such default and provide fifteen (IS) days within which lo cure lhe default: thereafter. City may at any time as tong os tho default continues terminate tho franchise., whkh shall bo effective thirty (30) days after service of written notke of termination. SECTION 25. INTERFERENCE WITH CABLE SER­ VICE PROVIDED. No owner of (1) any muhipfo-unii residential dwelling under common ownership, control or mangoment, or (2) a planned-unit development, or the agent or representative or either, shall unreasonably Interfere with the right of any tenant, or lawful resident thereof to receive coble communication service, cable InsfoHation. or maintenance from Company provided that such owner has received just compensation resulting from any "taking" of property arising out of this or­ dinance for which just compensation is due under tho Constitutions of the United States and the State of Mkhlgan. Tho company shall indomify the City for any such compensation ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. SECTION 26. PENALTIES AND CHARGES TO TENANTS FOR SERVICE PROHtolTH). No owner of (1) any multiple-unit residential dwelling, or (2) planned-unit development, or the agent or representative of either shall penalize, charge or surcharge a tenant or resident or forfeit or threaten any right of such tenant or resident, or disci imiiiate In any way against such tenant or resident who requests or receives cable com­ munication service from Company. SECTION 27. RESCUING SERVICE PROHIBITED. No person shall resell, without tho express written consent of the Company, any cable service, pro­ gram or signal transmitted by Company. SECTION 28. LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS PRO­ HIBITED. The Company shall not prohibit or limit any program or class or typo of program proeented educational access, government access, or leased access purposes. SECTION 29. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. Notwithstanding any other provi­ sions of this franchise to tho contrary, tho Com­ pany shall at all Imos comply with all laws and regulations of tho State and Federal government or any administrative agencies thereof. Provided, however. If any such State or Federal taw or regulation shall require tho Company to perform any sorvke, or shall permit the Company to per­ form any sorvke, or shall prohibit me Company from performing any sorvke, In conflict with the terms of this franchise or of any law or regulation In the City, then os soon as possible following knowledge thereof, tho Company shall notify the City Council of tho point of conflict believed to ex­ ist between such regulation or taw and tho laws or regulation* of the City or this fronchlso. H the Council determines that a material provision of this ordinance is affected by any subsequent action of the Stale or Federal government, the Commis­ sion shall have tho right to modify any of the provi­ sions herein to such reasonable extent as may be necessary to carry out the full intent and purposes of this agreement. SECTION 30. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the tamo ore hereby repealed. SECTION 31. SEVERABILITY. If any ortkle. sec­ tion, subsection, sentence, douse, phrase or por­ tion ol this ordinance is. for any reason, hold in­ valid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct ond independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the re­ maining portions of this ordinance. SECTION 32. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shod become effective upon publication. PASSED and ADOPTED this 26th day of December. 1989. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor ATTEST: Sharon Vickery City Clerk 1st Reading - 9-11-B9 2nd Reading - 10-10-89 Public Hearing ACCEPTANCE Company accepts and hereby agrees to be bound by all the terms ond conditions of this Franchise. AMERICABLE INTERNATIONAL-MICHIGAN-tNC. A Florida corporation ATTEST: Charles C R.. Secretary BY: Joan A. Hermanowski. President Dated: September 11. 1989 (2/15) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1990 __O(rea (Obituaries Martha O. Bird Anna Irene Lictka FREEPORT - Martha O. Bird, 76 of Free­ port passed away Wednesday, January 31, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Bird was born on October 23, 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of George W. and Minnie (Rogers) Elliott. She was married to Ivon G. Bird on October 23,1931 in LaGrange, Indiana. They lived and fanned in lhe Freeport area all their married life. She was a member of the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church and the Women’s Mission­ MIDDLEVILLE - Anna Irene Lictka, 77, of 133 Arnold Street, Middleville passed away Saturday, February 10, 1990 at Tendercare Center, Hastings. Mrs. Lictka was bom on August 19,1912 in Dutton, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Esbaugh) Frost. She attended schools in Gaines Township. She moved to Middleville in 1932. She was married to Vemor M. Lictka on Declaration Day, 1946. She was employed at Kent County Club for several years. She was a member and active in the Circles at the Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lictka is survived by her husband, Vernor of Middleville; sister, Mrs. Henry (Cathy) Thompson of Boynton Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 13 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. ary Circle. Mrs. Bird is survived by her children, Leon and Marjorie Bird, Robert and Terri Bird, Donald and Marla Bird, al) of Freeport; foster son, Harold and Mary Lou Jameson of Lake Odessa, Clarence and' Elaine Hunter of Free­ port, Jim and Jeanette Cochran of Galesburg and Wayne and Sherry Fyan of Freeport; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivon G. Bird March 19, 1973 and a daughter. Eva Bird June 15, 1954. Funeral services were held Friday, February 2 at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church (comer of Wood School Road and Wing Road) with Rev. Wesley J. Coffey officiating. Burial was Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. at the Freeport Cemetery, Freeport Memorial contributions may be rn.de to lhe Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, a Guardian Chapel. Jere Mary Bradley LOWELL - Jere Mary Bradley, 80 of Lowell and formerly of Rural Freeport passed away Tuesday, February 6,1990 at Blodgett Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bradley was bora August 8, 1909 in Manistee, the daughter of Victor and Anna (Hermann) Matheiu. She graduated from lhe Onekema High School. She was married lo Joseph Bradley Septem­ ber, 1951 in Hale. They lived in the Freeport area before moving to Lowell in 1989. Mrs. Bradley is survived by her husband, Joseph; one daughter, Nancy Holbrook of New Berry; four grandchildren; one brother, Jerome Matheiu of Onekema. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 10 at the Hope Church ofthe Brethren with Rev. Kathi Griffith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Lucy M. Cook DELTON • Lucy M. Cook, TO of 6583 S. Wall Lake Road, Delton passed away Monday, February 5, 1990 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Cook was born April 27,1919 in Kala­ mazoo the daughter of John and Ethel (Cook) Sullivan. She had lived at the present address for the past 40 years. She was a waitress and domestic for many years. She was married to Burl Cook, October 6, 1948. Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband, Burl; one daughter, Mrs. Dolores “Tootle” Falvo of Kalamazoo; two step-sons, Ronald O’Connor of Hastings and Robert O’Connor of Delton; eight grandchildren; Greg, Kelle, Stephanie, Dominique, John, Tory, Steve, Stacy; Five great-grandchildren; one step-brother, Clinton Hora of Delton. She was preceded in death by one son, James O'Connor in 1965. Funeral services were held Thursday, Febru­ ary 8 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. David V. Barry Robert W. Stonehouse HASTINGS - David V. (Vic) Barry, 71 of Hastings iwsaed away suddenly at his home Monday, February 12, 1990. Mr. Barry was bom on March 3, 1918 in Hastings, the son of Francis and Nina (Know­ HASTINGS - Robert W. Stonehouse, 58, of 1221 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings passed away Monday, February 12, 1990 at Tender­ care of Hastings. Mr. Stonehouse was born on December 22, 1931 in Cheboygan, the son of Alpheus and Hazel (Wright) Stonehouse. He was raised in Cheboygan area and attended schools there. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was married to Nancy L. Converse on November 28,1959. They came to Hastings in 1959 from Lansing. He was an avid outdoors­ man, enjoying hunting and fishing. He has worked in construction most of his working life. His last employment was with Fuller Communication Company of Kalamazoo which was engaged in underground cable installation. He had been with the company for ten years before ill liealth forced his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Grace Luthe­ ran Church and a former member of the Hast­ ings Loyal Order of the Moose. Mr. Sionehousc is survived by his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Robin) Bond of Lake Odessa; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Tracy Sionehouse and Michael and Susan Stonehouse, all of Hastings; six grand­ children; two half sisters, Caryl Leonard and Noreen Harris, both of Detroit and a niece, les) Barry. He attended lhe Sl Rose School in Hastings. He was married to Catherine Wensloff on May 25,1940 in Defiance, Ohio. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II in lhe North Atlantic. He was employed for 27 years at the Hastings Manufacturing Company as a machinist and journeyman machine repair­ man. He retired in 1968 to devote his energies to the Resort and Marina which he has designed and built on the Thomapple River. All members ofhis family helped build and operate this family venture, known as Banys Resort. The Marina opened in 1962 and was later expanded into a trailer resort park. In 1973 Mr. Barry and his son built a mobile home park addition. For years, Dave was an avid collector of antique engines. He was a charter member of the Michigan Steam Threshers Association and participated in the Antique Engine Shows held at Charlton Park during the 50’s and 60’s. After Mr. Charlton died the show was held at Banys Resort for several years. When the Michigan Steam Threshers Association moved their show to Mason, Mr. Barry suggested forming a local dub together with Clifford Peterson and Clarence (Dutch) Rowlader, they founded the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club to preserve antique engines. Mr. Barry donated much ofhis time, energy and expertise to restoring engines and building the gas and steam bam at Charlton Park. He was an active member of the Kalama­ zoo Antique Engine Club, the VanBuren Flywheelers and the Alpina Antique Tractor Club. He was also active in the Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days Show. Dave also had an interest in aviation. He held a private pilot license, and belonged to the Experimental Aircraft Association and built his own Ultra­ light Aircraft He was known and respected as a machinist and machine repairman. People often called on him to help in restoring antique engines. ' Mr. Barry is survived by his wife, Catherine of Hastings; one son, David N. of Hastings; three daughters, Marie Barry of Columbus, Ohio, Nancy Wotkyns of Eaton Rapids and Janis of Hastings; one grandson, Alexander of Hastings; one brother, Robert of Benson, Arizona; one adopted brother, Leo of Kalama­ zoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 16 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Ronald K. Brooks officiating. Burial will be at lhe Hastings Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club. Maurice R. Andriansoa SA1TEND SERVICES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship: 5:00 pm.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST MAPI 1ST UllliRUH. 309 E. Wixtdlawn. HuMinp*. Michigan ‘MK-X'MU Kenneth W Garner. PaMitr. James R Hairell. Awl. lo lhe pastor in votillt. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship a.m. Hennig Worship 6 p.m. WetlnesIda*. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru X. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m Saered Sounds Rehearsal X:3O p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 i<> II a.m. Kings Kids ■Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. FIRM CHUkell OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Parwnage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship: b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses X a.m. and 11 a.m. confes­ sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Kdter. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chrtette Ed. Sunday. Feb. 18 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nmery provided. Broadcast of *30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30, Church School Claaaes far ail ages; 1*30, Coffee Hour in lhe Dining Room; 10:40 Kirk Choir (Gredn 4 aad ap) in Bia Jr. High Room.; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation Cfeaaes; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fdlowihp; 7:30 New Members Senter at the Manae. 1004 W. Green St. Monday, Feb. 19 - 7:30 Trustees Meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 21 - 7:30 Chancel Choir prac­ tice. Thursday. Feb. 22 • 9:30 Cir­ cle Study Leaden in the Lounge; 7:30 Worship Commincc meeting. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. •** * o Ancon. Paator. Phone 94.' »U. Sunday. Feb. 18 - 8:45. Cmrch School (all ages); 10:00, Kaiy Communion. YG Retreat. Thunday, Feb. 15 7:30 Sr. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Feb. 17 - YG Retreat; 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 19 • 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday. Feb. 20 - 9:30 Wordwalchen; 11:30 Holy Cotnmumon/Lunch. Wednesday. Feb. 21 - 1:004:00 Organ Study; 7:00 Elders; 7:00 Stephen Supp. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS RDUU1 PHARMACY Complata Prascriplion Sarvica HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor mug Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble <Niz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Quiz (age* 13-19); AM BMe Study - no age limit* ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (» THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Muss 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mite east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 945-3289. Sunday School *45; Worship, 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand­ way. James Leitzmaa Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, ll:00a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Aduhs, Teens and Children. Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK BHII.E. Cedar Creek Rd . X mi S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Plume 623-22X5. Sun­ day School at 10 a.m ; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service ut 6 p.m.; Wednesday Pniycr Bible 7 p.m. HASTINGS SAVIKS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and lafca Oda*ms Nashville Area COLEMAN AGENCY •( H*«ttag», Inc. SI. t ARILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Ixihi Pohl. Pastor. A mission o| Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass6 .10p.m Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Iniurancafor your Life. Homa. Butina** ond Cor WMN FUNERAL HOOK Hotting* FLEXFAB MC0RRMATED at Hailing* NATIONAL SANK OF HASTINGS Dowling Area Membar F.O.t C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1052 N. Broadway • Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Pratcripiiont" • 118 S. Jetlarton • 945-342? HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hathng* Michigan HASTINGS FINER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 77C Cook Rd — Hotting*. M.chigon COIMItV CHAPEL Al IMHM.ING AND IIASFIEI.D IMIEI) METHODIST CHI R CUES. Rev Mary Horn nil ICI.lt Illg llunflclil I nilril Methodist Church Sunday School 9 a.m Church 9 :3O Country ('Im p c I I n 11 e d Methodist FLORIDA - Maurice R. Adrianson, 73 of Zephyr Hills, Florida and formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, February 10, 1990 it Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Adrianson was bora May 19. 1916 in Hastings, the son of Peter and Nellie (Risbridger) Adrianson. He was raised in the Hastings area, attended the Hastings area schools, graduating from 1933 from Hastings High School. He was married to Mildred Endsley. Mr. Adrianson was a fanner for many years and also worked as Senior Clerk for E.W. Bliss Company for many years. Has lived in Zephyr Hills, Florida for the past 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, Peter Adrianson, Hastings and James Adrianson of Bellevue; one daugther, Patricia Michaud, Woodland; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Fennell of Zephyr Hills, Florida and Enid Sheppard of Sunnyvale, California. Visitations will be from 7:00 to9:00 p.m. at; the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15 at lhe Hastings River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Michigan Heart Association or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Nellie E. Litts DELTON - Nellie E Liu, 95 fonnerly <4 13355 Litts Road, Delton passed away Satur­ day, February 3,1990at the Moore Foster Care Home in Bedford where she had been a patient the past 11 months. Mrs. Litts was born March 11, 1894 the daughter of William and Rhoda (Tack) Mason. She had lived her entire lifetime on the farm on Litts Road until going to the foster care home. She attended the Kingsley Grade School and the Hickory Comers High School through the 10th Grade and graduated from Hastings High School. She also graduated from Western State Teachers College with a Life Certificate in Teaching in 1927. She taught for 12 yean in the following Bany County Rural Schools: Doud, Kingsley, Cedar Creek, Pendin, and Tolles. She was a member ofthe Barry County Fann Bureau, the Retired Teachers Association, and Kingsley Ladies Aid Society, and was a member for over 50 yean of the Kingsley Extension Group. She attended the Gull Lake Bible Church and the Hickory Comers Wesley­ an Church. She was married io Bert F. Litts March 1, 1916, he preceded her in death January 3,1965. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth E. Litts of Delton and Mason E. Litts of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Litis was also preceded in death by a brother, Myron Mason. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 6 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton will) Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available ai the funeral home. Marsha Ballard of Sturgis. He was preceded in decth by a sister, Edith. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pjn. Thursday, February 15 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Michael J. Amon officiating. Burial will be at the Irving Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Michigan Heart Association. Anna E. Wolcott HASTINGS - Amu E. Wolam, 84, of Huiings and fonnerly of Freeport and Gun Lake, Middleville passed away Friday, February 9, 1990 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Wolcott was bora on August 2,1905 in Bowne Township, Kent County near Freeport, the daughter of Abraham and Polly (Mishler) Eash. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended schools there, graduating from Free­ port High School. She went on to receive her teachers certification from Western Michigan University. She was married to Vernon Wolcott in 1929. She has resided in Charlotte, Gun Like, Leisure City, Florida, then came Hastings in 1984. She taught school a few yean atPleuam Hill and Filmore Schools in Barry County. Other employmem included: owneriopentor of a family restaurant in Charlotte and Middle­ ville Engineering, retiring in 1971. She was a former member of Leisure City, Florida Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Wolcott is survived by a sister, Mrs. Floyd (Helen) Burkey of Kalanaaoo and formerly of Hastings; brothers, Owen Eash of Benecia, California, Clare Eash of Freeport, Alden Eash ofGreensboro, Maryland and John Eash of Oxnard, California; several nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon in 1981 and a sister Lena Schulz in 1989. Respecting her wishes, there will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mildred G. Haight LANSING - Mildred G. Haight, 73 of Lans­ ing passed away Monday, February 12,1990. She was bora in Clarksville, March 17,1916 and has lived in Lansing since 1943. She was a member of Mayflower Congrega­ tional Church (UCC); was a beauty operator in Springport and Lowell for several years; and later was associated with State Fann Insurance Co. She is survived by two brothers, Francis Hanson of Birmingham, Gilbert Hanson of Flagler Beach, Florida; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Haight was preceded in death by her husband, Artie in 1981; two brothers, Bert and Dale Hanson. Religious services will be conducted by the Reverend E. Keith Roberson of Mayflower Congregational Church (UCC) at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with burial in the Clarksville Cemet­ ery, Ionia County at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Tom, BUI, Derek, Dale, Mike and Steve Hanson. Memorial contributions may be made to Mayflower Congregational Church (UCC). ThdnaL Kidder HASTINGS - Thelma I. Kidder, 79 of 1800 Maple Grove Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, February 8,1990 at Kent Communi­ ty Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kidder was bora on March 25,1910 in Grand Rapids. She came to Hastings as a child and was raised by her adopted parents, Calvin and Lydia Powell. She attended the Hastings area schools. She was married to William L. Kidder May 27,1927. She was a homemaker living most m her married life in ihe Hastings area except for zbout 17 years in Alabama. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Mrs. Kidder is survived by her husband, William L. Kidder, Sr.; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Donna) Wilkins and Mrs. Ronald (Vera) Wood, both of Hastings; three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Margaret Kidder of Housten, Texas, Eugene and Judith Kidder of Middleville and Alden and Jerri Kidder of Orlando, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one great great grand­ child and one sister, Mrs. Frances Snider of Florida. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 12 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial was at ihe Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Vermontville royalty for this year’s Maple Syrup Festival includes (right, front) Queen Tina Yost, alternate queen Dana Cole (left) and court members (back row, from left) Sarah Simpson, Beth Ewing and Kayii Orman. They were selected from a field of nine candidates. QUEEN_______ queen, who is also judged on poise, ap­ pearance and ability to represent the community. “When 1 was little 1 used to watch my brothers collect sap and make syrup for the neighbors,** said Tina, a life-long Vermont­ ville resident. “When they were done boiling the sap, they would dip hot dogs in it and eat them. Tina is on the school’s varsity softball and basketball teams and serves as manager of the boy’s basketball squad. She is a National Honor Society member and participles in band and church activities. Other extra curricular activities have in­ cluded Student Council. Giri Scouts and leadership forums. The S-jpot, 5-inch queen likes horseback riding, crafts, reading, jogging and collecting continued from pogo 1 antique dolls. Tina plans to use her $500 queen's scholar­ ship to study pre-law at Northern Michigan University aad then she plans io transfer to the Umveriky of Michigan. Looking to this year's syrup festival, set for the last weekend in April, Tina said she would like to see it “turned back lo a traditionalstyle festival” with more community revolvement. “The carnival rides and things are fun. but they don’t bring out the true spirit of the com­ munity. 1 think we should add some more old fashioned contests, such as a soap box derby or an old foshkmed bed race.” She also said she thinks it would be a good idea to have more activities for youngsters, such as a "Little Miss Maple" contest for the girts. Leroy W. Cissel Russefl L. Ekheaaaer LAKE GEORGE - LeRoy W. Cassel. 76 of Lake George passed away February 7,1990 at Pennock Hospital. MIDDLEVILLE - Ruudl L (Ru«y) EkheUUCT. 19 of Middleville pmediwiy Wedmday, February 7,1990due to accidental injuries at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Rusty was born on September 8, 1970 in Hastings, the son of Howard L. and Delors A. (Alger) Eichenauer. He was raised in Middle­ ville and attended the Middleville High School, graduating in 1989. He was employed al Mariner’s Shell Service in Grand Rapids as a mechanic. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middle­ ville and was an Awana Leader. Surviving are his parents, Howard L and Delors A. Eichenauer, one sister, Debbra A. Eichenauer of Middleville; grandparents, Virginia Thomas of Hastings, Ernest Eiche­ nauer of Oregon, Lucky Alger of Centerville; great grandmother, Nellie Tinker of Delton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 10 at the First Baptist Church, Middleville with Rev. Wesley Smith officiating. Burial was at the Ml Hope Cemctoy, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, a Guardian Chapel. Mr. Cassel was bora January 8, 1914 in Mecosta County. He lived and worked for many years in the Lansing area. Mr. Cassel retired in the late 70s from a Civil job with ihe Michigan National Guards. He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Twin of Gun Lake; one >on, David of Lansing; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a sister, Thelma Reist of Han; three brothers, Floyd of Mattawan, Donald and Paul both of Lansing. Memorisl services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17 at South Riley Bible Church on Chadwick Road, south of DeWitt, with Reverend Willard Farrier officiating. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Glenn* L Weber DELTON - Glenna I. (Osgood) Weber, 87 of 6320 Keller Road, Delton passed away Satur­ day, February 10,1990 at Pennock Ho^iial in Hastings after a start illness. Mrs. Weber was tarn January 9, 1903, in Hope Township, Bany County, the daughter of Jesse and Cora (Brooks) Osgood. She had lived on the farm on Keller Road her entire lifetime. She graduated from Hastings High School and from Western State Teachers College in 1926 and taught in rural schools until her marriage in 1939. She was a former Hope Township super­ visor and the First lady in Michigan to hold that position. She was a member of ihe McCallum Church and its W.M.A. She was married to Almond W. Weber March 31,1939, he preceded her in death June 26, 1989. Mrs. Weber is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lynn Yvonne Davis of Hastings; one son, Richard Weber of Delton; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lynden (Esther) Johncock of Gun Lake; one brother, Ira Osgood of Delton; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred LeVor and a brother, Reverend Isaac Osgood. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 12 at lhe Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Gerald Gallaway of the McCallum Church officiating. Burial was al the Prairievil­ le Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe McCallum Church or the American Heart Association. Read The Hastings Banner every week for ALL the news of Barry County. Marqnita M. Smith HASTINGS - Marquita M. Smith, 72 of 1007 North Taffee Drive, Hastings and former­ ly of Delton passed away Friday, February 9, 1990at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Smith was boro May 19,1917 in Nash­ ville, the daughter of Royce and Mary (Castelein) Henton. She came io Delton with her parents at the age of six where her father found­ ed lhe Henton Funeral Home in 1923. Upon his death in 1954, she and her husband, Ivan Smith, became sole owners aad operated the Henton-Smith Funeral Home until retiring and selling in 1965 to the present owners, Pat and Bob Williams. Ivan passed away November 14, 1981. She was a former secretary at DeltonKellogg Schools for several years and was employed from 1965 until her retirement in 1981 with lhe Barry County Department of Social Services in Hastings. She was a member of Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton and lhe Prudence-Nobles Chapter #366 O.ES. of Hickory Comers. She was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Cathy) Lozen of Port Huron and Mrs. Robert (Debra) Truax of Delton; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Maxine) Hawks and Mrs. David (Mary Marie) Townsend, both of Florida; several nieces and nephews. An Eastern Star Memorial service was held. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 12 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. �The Hastings Banner -- Thursday February 15 1990 — Page 7 Legal Notices Barry County Birth Announcements— IT’S A GIRL KyLcigh Elise Visser was born to Chuck *nd Roxie (Schondelmayer) Visser of Grand Rapids. Jan. 30th at 7:47 a.m. weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs.. 20 inches long. KyLcigh was Jones-Stanton announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Jones of Bellevue are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. DeAnna Lynne, to John Dewey Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanton of Hastings. The bride- and groom-to-be are both l«89 graduates of Hastings High School. An April 2I, 1990 wedding is planned. Langer-Boulter united in marriage Nov. 18 Smiths to oberve 25th wedding anniversary Annette Langer and Kevin Boulter were married in marriage on Nov. 18 at Hope United Methodist Church. Officiating at the ceremony was the Rev. Robert Mayo. The bride is the daughter of Ed and June Murphy and James Langer. The groom is lhe son of Ed and Beverly Esakson and Edgar and Jan Boulter. Maid of honor was Stephanie Langer and best man was Kerry Boulter. Bridesmaid was Jill Langer and groomsman was Kirk Boulter. Flower girl was Michelle Palmatier and ring bearer was Josh Boulter. Ushers were Tim Palmatier. Scott Palmatier and Dan Murphy. After a honeymoon in Tennessee the couple are residing in Hastings. Local Marriage Licenses: Hawkinses to observe 50th wedding anniversary Hopkinses to observe 50th wedding anniversary Brenice Wilcox to celebrate 95th birthday Brenice Wilcox of Hastings will be 95 years old, Thursday, Feb. 22. Those who wish to send her a card may send them to Brenice Wilcox, c/o Donna Wilcox, C-43 Sundago Park, Hastings, MI, 49058. If anyone would care to visit with her may do so Sunday, Feb. 25 in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Feb. 10. They were marreid in Meriden, Conn, and moved to Hastings in 1945. Mrs. Hopkins started teaching in the Hastings schools in 1945 and retired in 1980. Mr. Hopkins work­ ed at E.W. Bliss from 1945-1978, when he retired. They have a son. Jack, who lives in Con­ cord, Mass., and a daughter. Susan and son­ in-law Olof Jordan, who lives in Simsbury. Conn., and two grandchildren Sara, 15 and Andrus Jordan, 13. Call...948-8051 to have the BANNER ozs. Gregory and Tina Stratton, Nashville. Jan. 30. 12:14 p.m., 8 lbs.. 9 1/4 ozs. Michael and Beth Johnson, Lake Odessa. Feb. 2. 1:55 p.m., 7 lbs., 10 3/4 ozs. Matthew and Tammy Vaughan, Hastings, Feb. 3. 10:03 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 12 1/4 ozs. Thomas and Stacey Hoffman, Hastings. Feb. 7. 10:20 a.m., 6 lbs., 4 ozs. John and Lenora Eash, Middleville, Feb. 9. 12:18 p.m., 6 lbs., 6 3/4 ozs. Elwood and Idabelle Hawkins, 16274 Ben­ ton Road, Grand Ledge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with dinner Feb. 27. The couple was married Feb. 27. 1940. They have one daughter and one grandson. Douglas and Sue Smith of Hastings marked their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Feb. 13. There was a surprise open house for fami­ ly and friends Sunday, Feb. II. at the Nashville Baptist Church. The open house was given by their children. Elisa and Craig Smith. The former Suzanne Griffin of Scottville and Douglas Smith of Vermontville were united in marriage on Feb 13. 1965 by the Rev. Lester Degroot of the Nashville Baptist Church. The couple has resided in Hastings for 25 years, where Doug owns the Duraclean Business and Sue works at The Style Salon. They are currently learning the joys of be­ ing grandparents with their only grand­ daughter. Ashley. Doug and Sue will be vacationing in Florida for ihe first two weeks of March in celebra­ tion of the 25 years. welcomed home by her brother Jacob. Grand­ parents Lee and Anita Visser of Grand Rapids and Ken and Sharon Schondelmayer of Middleville. Robert and Velma Miller. Hastings Feb. 5. 4:14 a.m., 5 lbs.. 10 3/4 ozs. Kelly Jean, bom to Wendy and Robin Frame at Borgess Medical Center, Feb. 7 at 4:15 a.m. Welcoming her home is brother Nathaniel. Darla Sager, Delton. Feb. 5. 3:2! a.m.. 5 lbs., 15 1/4 ozs. James and Sheri Roberts. Delton. Feb. 6. 6:28 p.m.. 6 lbs., 11 ozs. IT’S A BOY Darlene and Vincent Basler. Hastings. Jan. 30, 9:07 a.m., 6 lbs.. 2 1/2 ozs. Leo Westbrook and Maria Willson, Hastings. Jan. 30. 6:51 p.m.. 5 lbs.. 1 1/2 Steeby Wilcox announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steeby announce the engagement of their daughter. Mary, to Gary Wilcox, son of Dale Wilcox of Lake Odessa and Pat Wilcox of Hastings. The bride to be works at Wamar Products of Dutton. The prospective bridegroom works with his father in construction. Both are graduates of Lakewood High School. A May 18 wedding is planned. Wesley Ray Lewis, 37, Freeport and Jill Ann Joseph, 33, Vermontville. James Edward Rhoades, 65, Delton and Sandra Kay Elyea, 36, Delton. Wade Robert Endsley, 21, Hastings and Ann Marie Preston, 18. Hastings. Bruce Gene Knickerbocker. 32. Mid­ dleville and Doris Eileen Youtzy, 25, Middleville. KofC launching membership recruitment Father John V. Dillon, Council No. 3447 of the Knights of Columbus in Hastings, is con­ ducting a membership recruitment campaign in honor of the organizations founder, the • Rev. Michael J. McGivncy. ‘ McGivncy died 100 years ago this year. ’ The theme of the 1990 campaign is “Share the Spirit — A Tribute To Our Founder." The current membership drive is expected to raise the international organizations ranks to more than 1.5 million members. An open house will be held at 11k Council Hall, 1240 W. State Road, on Sunday. Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Prospective members and wives are invited to attend. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization with more than 9,000 local units throughout North America, the Philippines and the Caribbean. The organization is known for conducting programs of service to lhe church, community and fellow man, and in 1988 volunteered 27 million hours of community service and donated S85 million to charity. Family par­ ticipation in all programs is encouraged. In the last year, the Hastings council has been involved in lhe mental retardation drive, St. Rose school tuition drive, local vocations program, broadcast of midnight Christmas mass, St. Rose Red Cross blood drive, Barry County Walk for Warmth, and the annual pic­ nic for Thomapple Manor. Catholic men 18 years of age or older are invited lo inquire about membership. State of Michigan Probate Court SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Cmuitte*) MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by BARBARA A. BISHOP, a tingle woman to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a Uniled Stales corporation Mor­ tgagee. dated October 5. 1968. and recorded on October 11. 1966, in Liber 473. on page 645, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of FORTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN and 83/100 DOLLARS ($41,607.83) Dollars, including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of tale contained in said mor­ tgage and lhe statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al public vendue, ol the Barry County Court House, in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00o'clock a.m.. on March 15. 1990. Said premises ore situated in lhe Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, ond are described os: LOT 4, VALLEY PARK SHORES AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 24. BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated. January 22. 1969 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg.. Detroit, Michigan 48226 Attorneys HRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corporation. Mortgagee (3/1) TO RESRMNTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that tho Sorry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for lhe following Special Use Appeal: CASE NO. Sp. 1-90 - John Bush, (applicant) LOCATION: 5635 N. Buehler Rd.. In Section 14. Irving Twp. on the West side of the rood between Jarman and Sisson Roads. PURPOSE: Asking for a special use permit to ob­ tain a dealer's license. MEETWG DATE: February 26. 1990 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: County Commissioner's Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by tho Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact tho Planning Office. The special use application Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Mich., during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coil the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (2/15) PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 90-20301 -SE Estate of MAYE E. CRESS. DECEASED Social Security No. 378-22-4698. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 1. 1990 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probole courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Gerald Smelker re­ questing that The Hosting* City Bank. 150 W. Court. Hostings. Ml 49058 be appointed personal representative of the estate of Maye E. Cress, deceased, who lived at 3805 East State Rood. Hastings. Michigan and who died January 29. 1990; and requesting also that tho will of the deceased dated December 21. 1987. be admitted to probate. It is also requested that lhe heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against lhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or lo both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of tho date of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. February 12. 1990 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broodway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 Gerald Smelker Petitioner BY: Richard J. Hudson 719 E. Woodland Hastings. Michigan 49058 (2/15) CotMtyaf Barry nuBBiwoncg Filo Na. 89-20234-IE Estate of SUZANNE C. PFAFF. DECEASED. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tho estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following. Tho decedent, whose last known address was 3357 N. Country Club. Tucson, Arizona. 85716 died 6/21/88. An instrument dated 2/10/83 hod been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. Julie Pfaff. 10100 Cox Rood, Bellevue. Michigan 49021, or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and lhe Barry County Probate Court, Hostings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereof ter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Kathleen F. Cook (P3I842) 121 % W. Michigan Ave., Suite B Marshall, Ml 49068 (616)781-6942 (2/15) TH HUT Lttttl. .. 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C rafted with thefinest hardwoods and veneers, the Showcase Collection displays the same quality ofworkmanship and detail that is found in fine furniture. Ivr a beautiful kitchen tailored to fit your life style, we invite you lo stop in or callfor an appointment with one of our designers today. 00331067 221 E. State St., Hastings (Next to Hastings Savings & Loan} tchen & Bath Specialists Call 948-8404 BANK CARDS WELCOME NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Residents of Barry County are invited to make comment on the proposed Barry Countv Parks and Recreation Plan. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 21,1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the Barry County Commis­ sioners Room 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. The proposed plan is available for review at Charlton Park Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comments may be sent in writing to Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, Ml. 49058 945-3775. Joyce Weinbrecht, Secretary NO HIDDEN COSTS! 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Mead, a single man. mortgagor, lo the Form Credit Bank of St. Pool, f/k o The Federal Land Bank of Saint Paul, mor­ tgagee. dated May 12. 1978. recorded on May 23. 1978. in Liber 236. Page 163, Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default lhe undersign­ ed elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of the debt secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. Al the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest ond advances on said mortgage the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 18/100 Dollars ($26,912.18). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debl secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in soid mortgage and the statute in such case mode ond provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorneys lees allowed by low. soid mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. March 8, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The premises covered by soid mor­ tgage are situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The West 100 acres of the Northwest quarter of Section 33 except all that port which lies Southwesterly of a line described as: Beginning al a point which is 200 feet Northerly along the West line of said Section 33 from the intersection ol the West line of said Section 33 and the construction line of Highway M-79; thence Southeasterly to a point which is South 88 degrees S6 minutes 28 seconds East 300 feet along the construction line from the intersection of the West line of said Sec­ tion 33 and the construction line. All in Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Subject lo existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 9B acres, more or less. Pursuant to public act 104, public octsol 1971. os amended, the redemption period will be twelve months from the date of tho foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said Act, being MSA 27A.3240. Dated: Jan. 31. 1990 RHOADES. McKEE. BOER. GOODRICH 8 TITTA By. Sherri A. Jones (P39362) Business Address: 600 Walers Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616)235-3500 (3/1) Regular Moating Tuesday, Feb. 6. 1990 at 7:30 p.m. Board member* all present. Also 9 citizens and guests. Fire truck bids discussed. Road work discussed. Board of Review dates and time announced. Budget was amended. Bill* read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (2/15) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE. Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage mode by Gail L. William* and Kristine K. Williams (now Horvath) to Hosting* Savings 8 loan FA Mortgagee, doted October 16. 1960. and recorded on October 17. 1980. in Liber 246, on Page 941. Barry County Register of Deed* Office. Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on principle, escrow and in­ terest at the date hereof the sum ol Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Eight and 82 100 (14.228.82) L-illars including interest at fifteen (15%) percent per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage ond the statue in such case mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public sole, at the East steps of the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings, Michigan at 10:00 o'clock o.m. on Tues­ day. March 6. 1990. Said premises are situated in the village of Mid­ dleville. County of Barry. Michigan, and are described os: Lots 3 ond 4 ond the West 10 feet of Lot 5 Block 65 of the Village of Middleville ALSO: Lots 11. 12. 13 and 14 of Block 65 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, being In Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 Cl 600.6241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5. 1990 HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 IOAN. FA BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma H’s Attorney Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Siegel. Hudson. Gee 8 Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 (3/1) February?. 1990 Approved minutes of January 3, 1990. Approved Consumers Power Company Electric Franchise as advertised. Informal sewer meeting set for February 21. 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall. Approved request for Sexton, to increase grave openings from $160 to $180. Also approved screen job and new control valve for well at cemetery. Approved amend budget to reflect salary in­ crease for Bldg. Adm. Hammond from $7200 to $8300 for 1990 was approved at tho January Meeting. Approved of installment ol mailbox at Township Hall. Approved Treasurer Cappon to become a Notary Public. Approved rood work In the amount of $7,445.00 Approved to send Zoning B Planning members lor a Training session. Expenses paid. All reports received and placed on file. Approved vouchers totaling $23,284.41. Adjournment at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Rose McMellon. Dept. Clerk (2/15) Ann Landers Funeral manners need help Dear Ann Landers: I just returned from a viewing al a funeral home. It was for a high school teenager whose death was not due to natural causes. This kind of death is especially tragic for the family. When I arrived, there were at least 200 students from this child's school. It is not possible to have 200 close friends in school, which means most of those present had to be curiosity seekers who showed up just to see what was going on. There were groups of teens crying and sob­ bing. with their arms wrapped around one another, blocking the way to the casket. Some were singing sad songs. Others just looked spaced-out. I did not sec even one teenager go ov-r io the family and offer a word of comfort. Dozens of teens jammed the entrance way tn the mortuary with their cars. Many more were in the parking lot taking up places tht should have been available for family and friends. I’ll bet most of these young people had never been to a funeral home before and didn't know the first thing about how to con­ duct themselves. Please address (his in your column, Ann. — Family Friend in Washington. Dear Family Friend: The death of a teenager is always traumatic to schoolmates, because they do not expect one of their own to die. I don't believe that a person needs to be a relative or a close friend of the deceased in order to attend visitation. Il is never in good taste to hang out at a mortuary and visit with pals. Good manners dictate that visitors pay respects to family members, offer condolences, say a silent farewell at the casket and then leave. Dog'* snoring big trouble Dear Ann Landers: This problem may sound trivial, but it is wreacking havoc in our household. Our dog snores. We thought it was cute when the pooch was small, but now she sounds like she's going to rattle the walls apart. List night, the snoring was so loud I seriously considered checking into a motel. Ann. we love this dog too much to get rid of her, but we can’t go on losing sleep. Please check with an authority, and tell us what to do. — Red Eyes in North Bay Shore. N.Y. Dear Red: According to Dr. David Epstein of North View Animal Hospital in Glenview. DL, snoring in animals as well as humans Ls caused by the vibration of the soft palate. This is more common in short-nosed animals, such as bulldogs. Surgery might solve this problem. Now call your own vet and get a good night's sleep, for heaven's sake. Nibbier has to pay Dear Ann Landers: A while back your printed a letter about people who nibble and "taste'' while going through the grocery store. It reminded me of something that hap­ pened more than 60 years ago. I was 5 years old when Mother took me with her to the fruit market. The Concord grapes looked very inviting, so I plucked three and ate them when I thought nobody was looking. My mother saw me and insisted that I give the grocer three pennies, which was a large part of my allowance. 1 was so ashamed. I cried. Then Mother said. "Remember. God sees everything even though nobody else docs." Her words have stayed with me all these years and kept me completely honest. I’m sure most people would consider this nonsense, but it worked for me. — Virginia Fan. ” Dear VA.: Nonsense? Not at all. I wish all mothers could convey that message so effec­ tively. She sounds like a fine role model. Rejection leavee venom Dear Ann Landers: I disagree with your response to the woman who wanted to know whether her husband should ask his mother if he was included in her will. You said. "No." I say "Why not?" A person should be able to plan. I quit my job to nurse my terminally ill mother and lived off my savings, while my sister. Mom's "favorite." was not working and could have cared for her if she had wanted to. I wasn't reimbursed for one dime. So who did Mom leave all her money to? You guessed it. Her favorite. I put in a lifetime of loving that shallow woman, and it didn't mean a damned thing. 1 spent every holiday with her. My sister rarely put herself out to come visit, but all Mom ever talked about was how wonderful she was. After listening to that garbage for the ump­ teenth time. I got on the phone to my sister and told her to come and get her mother, because I’d had it. Most people devote only one day to the heart. We devote every day. And our deep devotion to providing critical cardiac care distinguishes Borgess as the premier I did not say goodbye. nor did I go to Mom's funeral. When she died. I didn't shed a tear, and I regret nothing. That was how I finally settled the score. Parents can be despicable. My mother was selfish and cruel. But fate has a way of getting even. She died alone in a rooming house, and my sister was not at her side. She got Mom's money, but 1 feel that I won because I had the satisfaction of rejecting that terrible woman. — Columbus. Ohio. Dear Columbus: I’ve read some venomous letters in my day. but yours ranks right up there as one of the most spiteful. If you aren’t in therapy when you read this, I hope you will start soon. You are so full of anger and bitterness that you're a walking time bomb, ready to explode. You must talk this poison out of your system. Welcome rival to dinner Dear Ann Landers: A year ago. my hus­ band told me (hat he had been in love with a woman be worked with for two years. When be went to her and confessed his feelings, she said she was not in love with him and to coo] it. Why my husband told me this I cannot understand. I was. of course, extremely upset but decided not to make a big thing of h, because he is very loving and good to me. The woman no longer works in that office, but they keep in touch through their current jobs. Since there was never anything sexual between them, my husband feels that it is perfectly all right for them to continue their friendship. Every four or five weeks, he pressures me to spend an evening (usually dinner) with this woman and her boyfriend. I actually like her, and we used to be social friends, but I no longer feel comfortable in her presence. Am I being unreasonable when I object to these evenings together? My hus­ band says I need to prove that I trust him. He wants to invite her and her boyfriend to your home for dinner next month. Should I agree or not? — Wanting To Be Reasonable. Dear Wanting To Be Reasonable: Every family should have at least one adult, and it looks as if it's going to have to be you. Obviously this woman is no threat, and you are to be commended for handling the situa­ tion in a mature manner. By all means, have the woman and her boyfriend to dinner. Be cordial and pleasant. In time, the friendship will probably fade, and you will have behaved like a lady from beginning to end. Is that Am Landers' column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy ofher most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, tong, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gents, do Am landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $5.87) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Lake Odessa News: Members of the Lake Odessa V.F.W Post and Auxiliary who attended the all-day district meeting and dinner at Sheridan were Dale Geiger of Woodland, Mr. and Mrs. Al Mix of Clarksville, Mr. and Mrs. James Hickey, Bet­ ty Hines, Gen Hoppough, Joyce Brinningstaul and Achsah Blochowiak. They held memorial services for lhe deceased members of the district as a part of the day’s events. The spr­ ing meeting will be in May at Howard City. A Woodworkers’ World Show directed to the home hobbyist made its debut for Western Michigan at the Sports Arena in northwest Grand Rapids. A wide variety of dealers were present to sell their products and demonstrate their skills and tools. The major lumber com­ pany with a large booth was a well-known dealer al Charlotte, featuring many exotic woods, a video film of their operations, books and tools. There were seminars each hour. The parking lot had license plates from In­ diana to Ontario, with the dealers coming from other stales. Hundreds registered for the Thursday to Sunday event. Among those were Gilbert Percy of Hastings and son from St. Jospeh, Jack Brake from Charlotte and local woodworkers Healy, Tromp, Garlock and Armstrong. The sponsors promised more dealers and more quiet seminar rooms than this year. Funeral services were held for Harold Dronenberg, 86, of Florida on Friday, Feb. 2. He had been married to Mrs. Edna Anway for many years and following her death he Isler married Mrs. Myrna Moes. He is surviv­ ed by the eight Anway children and Movcta Moes Posma. Harold and Edna bought pro­ perty at the comer of Fourth Avenue and Tup­ per Lake Street, had an unused gas station building removed and constructed a new building for their Sunshine Laundromat. A car wash was added later. The building since has been used as a restaurant and now by a video rental along with a glass and screen business. Bernice (Reed) Howard, whose graveside services were held last week Wednesday, was well known here as a sister of Iris Tasker and Lloyd Reed, but also as the wife of teacher aad coach Ervin Howard who coached cham­ pionship teams around 1920. For years the men from those teams and the Howards met for annual dinners, which continued after Mr. Howard’s death as a reunion time that includ­ ed Mrs. Howard. Friends of foe Library met Feb. 6 to tran­ sact business, such as purchase of the current year's Caldecott-Newberry award winning books, phis a set from a previous year, rental of a colorful tent for foe bratwurst stand in July aad setting a dale for a spring luncheon. The Friends will provide hospitality for a March 15 evening of music brought by four Grand Rapids musicians for a St. Patrick’s day program. This will be a 7 to 9 p.m. event with everyone invited. This will be free enter­ tainment for adults and children. The annual meeting of foe Friends will be on March 6 with election of three directors. Michael Hook of Hastings was foe speaker for foe February meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. He had slides of a great number of Lincoln photographs, along with Lincoln sites, through his lifetime. He hod for display some unique Lincoln calling cards aad a postcard. Twenty-two were pre­ sent for the evening. A future event of the Depot Commmnee is a Si. Patrick’s Day Dance. Joon Chorley and Vera Kauffman were hostesses for foe evening. heart center in the area. Wi were one ol the first in Michigan to institute heart surgery 1~d-y, were at the forefront of non-surgical treatment options as well. That’s why, each year, over 3,000 critically ill patients come to us for the special treatment they need. As part of Borgess’ centennial observance, well be conducting a heart seminar with Arthur Ashe, February 20. For more information, call 1-800­ 828-8135. We’d love to hear from you. BORGESS Medical Center 100 years of community care. Janitor bound over to circuit court in sex case J-Ad Graphics ____ Newt Service CHARLOTTE — After a preliminary ex­ amination in Eaton County District Court Wednesday, Lary Matson of Nashville was ordered to appear in Circuit Court Feb. 15 for arraignment on foe charge of criminal sexual conduct ia the fourth degree. The crime is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum two-year jail sentence. It involves sexual contact with the use of force However, penetration is not involved. . The charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place al foe high school Jan. 8. Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hock­ ing said the incident arose when a 15-year-old girl was accosted sexually in a school building by the defendant. The preliminary exam was held Wednesday to determine if there was probable cause lo believe that the crime of criminal sexual con­ duct in foe fourth degree had been committed and to determine if there was probable cause lo believe that Matson committed that crime, raid Assistant Eaton County Prosecutor Melissa Coulter. Matson, S3, has worked at foe high school as a custodian for eight years. The district has suspended Matson with pay pending lhe out­ come of the trial. Matson is currently free on bond. Coulter, who will be prosecuting the case, said it had to be bound over to circuit court because high court misdemeanors have to be tried as felonies. She added that at lhe arraignment Maison will be given lhe opportunity to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, and a date will be set for a pre-trial if he pleads not guilty. At the pre-trial, the judge will set the date for the jury trial. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15. 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? (Mystery Farm #2) This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #1 LYLE L. THOMAS of Hastings ... was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — from over 20 correct answers. SBernie'sCun shop 802 E. Grand Street, Hastings (616) 945-2993 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; ___________ Sunday 9:00 a.m, lo 6:00 p.m.___________ GAVIN CHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC * CEO. INC. North of Middleville on M-37 795-3318 NEW AND SALVAGE CARPETS Answer My Name My Address. 2154 Gun Lake Road (Next to Bob’s Gun and Tackle) CaH ... 948-5334 Phone OPEN: Tuesday thru Friday 9.30 a.m. to &00 p.m. Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “House of Quality” Cappon Oil Co. BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE & Warehouse Tires 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings "We're not just towing anymore!" Phone 945-3354 We have Tires by Goodyear 4 Firestone, Tire Repair and Napa Batteries • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte Farmers Feed : Music Center “Bany Couaty’a TV 4 VCR Httdqttrtm" 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings Phone 945-9926 Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn & Garden ■ Pet Supplies LUMBERLAND Cash & Carry Clarksville, Mt ' KA • ZmM • Son* • GE • Mor 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings Frw Parking Batiina Our Storo Uaa Our Convaniaat Court Strout Enttanca 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings • 945-3431 Art Meade Auto 1633 S. Hanover St., M-37 — Hastings SERVICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Frl.; 9 a.m. lo 3 p.m. Sat. FREE Pickup and Delivery In Hasting• City Linette Call 940-8111 and Ask for Jim Meade Let Us Service Your Vehicle for 1990 WELTON'S SALES & SERVICE 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville. Mich. HEATING AND COOLING Gas & OU Furnaces & Ceatral Air Conditioning - Fctartas t*c LENNOX Monday-F;: .oy 7:30 to 5.30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 Bational of [Hastings West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 Stones Chimney & Fireplace Shoppe 9958 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) — Caledonia Phone 891-2191 or... 1-800-446-7339 ndrus >. c/hastincs 4 Wheel Alignment A Balancing, Brake Relining, Shocks, Exhaust Service, Tuneups and Air Conditioning INDEPENDENT DEALE! Ph. 945-2909 Fanx) - 401 N. Broadway, Hastings T & M Tire and Service, Inc. 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings — Hastings — SERVICE CENTER MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. (616) 693-2227 ixO, 945-9549 Hastings Wrecker Service Quick Marts ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville 891-8151 BIG Kathy’s Carpet Mystery Farm #2 Curts • Ammo • Reloading Suppries at DISCOUNT PRICES Ed conano, Owner The owner of last week’s Mystery Fann was Martha Laubaugh of Usbome Rd., Freeport •Our People Make the Difference!' 100% USA Domestic Beef 221 East State Street — Hastings 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Call 948-8404 Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors mgm — We Sell end Service the Complete Line — THORNAPPLE VALLEY (616) 945-5113 OPEN: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Illu MEMBER 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 1990 Primaries scheduled Monday in 3 area communities LocaL Primary elections will be held Mon­ day, Feb. 19, in three Bany County villages. Voters will go to the polls in Woodland. Freepon and Nashville to select village, presidents, officers and trustees. All of the races will be on the Republican side of the ledger. There would have been four primaries in the county, but Middleville opted against hav­ ing its election Monday because everyone seeking office was running unopposed. Those who win in Monday's contests will win the right to appear on the ballot in the general elections March 12 in Woodland. Freeport, Middleville and Nashville. The following is a rundown of the races in each of the village primaries: Nashville Two men will vie for the village president's job and five candidates will seek seats on the Village Council. President Pro Tern Ray Hinckley and newcomer Henry Felder are running for the two-year post being vacated by John Hughes, who chose not to seek re-election after serving in local government for 10 years. Hinckley, a retired banker, has been on the council for the last 11 years. Felder, who is employed at General Tire and Plastics in Ionia, has been chairman of the annual Muzzleloaders Shoot in Nashville and he was active in the attempt to bring back the Nashville Harvest Festival. The five who will seek three seats on the Village Council are three incumbents. Larry Filter, Ted Spoelstra and Forrest Burd, and two challengers, Roger Claypool Jr. Filter, who works at Carl's Supermarket in Olivet, and Spoelstra, an employee of Michigan Bell, both are seeking their third terms on the council. Burd, who is running for his second term, is a retired auto worker. Larry Fiber Henry Felder Forrest Burd ’ Sidney Green Roger Claypool Claypool is president of the senior class at Maple Valley High School and was winner of this year's Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship award. Green, owner of R&F Industries, is running for lhe council for the fifth or sixth time. He has been serving time in jail for violating the village's junk ordinance. Running unopposed in the Nashville primary are Clerk Rose Heaton, Treasurer Lois Elliston and Assessor Jud Cooley, all Republicans. Freeport Like Nashville, this community will have a race for president. Lyle Blough will be challenged Ken Van Tol in the president’s race to succeed the retir­ ing Wes Lewis. Blough, owner of L and J's General Store in the village, has been involved in local politics for the past 16 years. Van Tol is a carpenter by trade and he is a private contractor, running his own construc­ tion business for the last 15 years. All other candidates for village offices are running unopposed on the Republican ticket. apparel store in Lake Odessa. Bump is a former trustee who is seeking to return to the council. Her most recent can­ didacy was for Woodland Township Clerk, but she was defeated by Diane Barnum in 1988. She is current librarian and past presi­ dent of the Barry County Republican Party. Slater, who works for lhe Michigan Air Na­ tional Guard, is making his second bid for public office. He was an unsuccessful can­ didate for Woodland Township Supervisor in 1988. The other candidates, all Republican in­ cumbents. are running unopposed. They are President Lester Forman, Clerk Laurie Duits and Treasurer Nancy Stowell. In the general elections in each Bany Coun­ ty community March 12, there will be no con­ tests, except in cases of write-ins. However, in Woodland there will be a request for a renewal of two mills for four years lo operate and maintain lhe Herald Classic Memorial Park. NURSE AIDE CLASS Woodland Four candidates are seeking three open four-year seats on lhe Woodland Village Council. The field includes incumbents Susan Pepper and Kevin Duits and challengers Mary Jo Bump and Darell Slater. One incumbent, Russell Lind, has decided to retire from lhe council. Duits, a foreman at Hastings Fiberglass Products, first was appointed to a trustee's seast and then was elected. He is seeking his second full term. Pepper, who has been a trustee for three years, is president pro tem of the council. She I works pan time al Cook s Closet, a women's/ WET BASEMENT? hydtyrn X SYSTCM GUARANTIfO WATfRPftOQPMQ E OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE OF MICHIGAN PROPOSITION I - MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the27.779? mills IlmltatL- ,,27.7797 on each S1.000.00) on atate equallzied valuation on the ar .ount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, which expired with the 1989 tax levy, be renewed for three (3) years, 1990 to 1992, for operation purposes? PROPOSITION II - GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 1.38 mills ($1.38 on each $1,000.00) for two years, 1990 and 1991, for general operating purposes, Including textbook, equipment, and furniture replacement, and building maintenance and repair purposes? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on MARCH 26,1990 is FEBRUARY 26,1990. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGI­ BLE to vote at the said SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons plann­ ing to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' of­ fices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the ap­ propriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or city in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State’s drivers license bureau, are reigstered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Hastings, Michigan Date FEBRUARY 15, 1990. Patricia L. Endlsey Secretary. Board of Education * RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Pennock Hospital. Human Resources Department {■» 1009 W. Green St.. Hartings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3451 WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: The Election Is being held on the following proposal(s): XPvf Pennock Hospital. located In Hastings. Michigan ba* an Immediate opening for one fulltime and one pari time Registered or Registry Ekgibte Radiologic TechnologM. Cenlraly located between the four larger due* ot Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Hartings enfoyt the benefit* of a country atmosphere dose to col legn and cultural activities associated with metropolitan areas. Pennock Hospital is a growing community hospital providing a variety of acute care services. These positions require shared cafl rotation and offer the opportunity to be cross trained in other dtscipknes ot Radiology. Pennock HoqMtal offer* a salary commensurate with your experience along with an innovative Flexible Benefits Program that afcxrs you to design your own benefit package by selecting the kinds and levels ol coverage you and your family need. It indude* heakh/dental/prescription. Me kiw and short term disability. a defined contribu Son pension plws. tax sheltered annuities, paid day* off and tuition reimbursement program Please submit resume to; — NOTICE — To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: .. for FMC stimate Caff r«« Fmc 1-800443 4232 Lyle Blough “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township In which the person resides .... " Earn $200 while training. Bonus paid upon successful completion of class and hiring. Call... *45-2407 for an Interview Call before February 22 Classes start February 26 (limited enrollment) THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e. .Oe TENTATIVE RECOMMENDED 1990 EQUALIZATION RATIOS and MULTIPLIERS Prepared by Bany County Equalization Department Ted Spoelstra Ken Van Tol Hastings man sentenced to yaar In Jail for break-ins CHARLOTTE — Dean Terry Myers of Hastings was sentenced last week in Eaton County Circuit Court to one year in the Eaton County Tail for one of three burglaries in Ver­ montville last August. The sentence included one year of proba­ tion, but it will run concurrently with the jail sentence. Myers, 20. was originally charged with three counts of breaking and entering for burglaries at the Village Hall, Maplewood Elementary School and the Maple Valley Schools Administration Building. But two of the counts were dropped in exchange for his guilty plea, said Debbie Brown of the Eaton County prosecutor’s office. Myers has also been charged with the Carl's Supermarket burglary in Nashville and with several others in the Hastings area. Warrants were issued for two other local men in connection with the Vermontville in­ cidents. said Detective Leonard Bendcn of the Eaton County Sheriff*s Department. Robert Jordan, 20, of Vermontville, was ar­ rested in September and charged with three counts of breaking and entering, stemming from the same Vermontville burglaries. Jordan failed to appear for his preliminary hearing, but showed the day after. He was sentenced to serve one year in the county jail, but recently was enrolled in a “prison boot camp'* program in Frecsoil. A warrant was issued for a third suspect, a 17-year-old Vermontville man, in the break­ ins. bur he is believed to have left the state, Benden said. The burglars made off with $300 in cash from lhe Village Hall, $25 and some stamps and a radio from the administration building and nothing was reported missing from Maplewood. However, thieves ransacked offices and did approximately $200 worth of damage at the school. Has all the life gone out of your car? RENT a 1990 ^29®^p»r day plus mileage. (Ill 100 MILES FREE) Make your reservations early! OFFER GOOD THRU APRIL 1900 HASTINGS • Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge *.455 W. Stale St, Hastings • Call 945-9383 BARRY Michigan Agriculture Commercial induatriai Rae I dent lai Timber-Cutover Development*! Personal CARLTON Michigan Agriculture Commercial industrial Residential IIm bar-Cut Over Development*! Personal 44.93% 48.40% 5000% 47.00% NC NC 49.68% 1.1126 1.0103 1.0000 1.0438 NC NC 1.0089 5145% 50.00% 50.00% 4330% NC NC 50.00% .9758 1.0000 1.0000 1.1547 NC NC 1.0000 CASTLETON Michigan Agrtcuttura Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Personal 44 29% 50.00% 50.00% 4748% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 1.1280 10000 1.0000 1.0487 1.0000 10000 1 0000 Michigan Agrtcuttura Commarciai Industrial Residential TlmberCuiover Developmanta! Personal 45.00% 50.00% 50.00% 46.00% NC 50.00% 50.00% 1.0000 10000 10643 NC 1.0000 1.0000 Michigan Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Personal iRvnsG Michigan Agriculture Commercial industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Personal JOHNSTOWN Michigan Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Personal 47.69% 50 00% 50 00% 47.03% 50 00% 50.00% 50.00% 10484 10000 1.0000 10632 10000 10000 1.0000 3003% 5000% 50 00% 44.51% NC NC 50 00% 14811 10000 1 0000 1.1233 NC NC 1 0000 MAMJtOROVC Michigan Agriculture 4632% 1.0794 Commercial 50.00% toduetriai NC NC Residential 43.28% 1.1553 Timber Cutover NC NC Developmental 50.00% 10000 Personal 5000% 1.0000 ORAMQCYMXI Michigan Agriculture 51.46% .9715 50.00% Commercial 10000 50.00% Industrial 10000 Residential TimberCutover 5000% 1.0000 Developmental 50.00% 1.0000 Personal 50 00% 1.0000 PRAJRMVlLLl 4443% MIcMgan Agriculture 1.1305 50.00% Commercial 1.0000 industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 44.92% 1 1131 Timber Cutover NC NC Developmental 50.00% 1 0000 Personal 60.00% 1.0000 RUTLAND 45.84% Michigan Agricutlure 10955 Commercial 50.00% 1.0000 5000% 1.0000 Industrial 45.56% Residential 1 0975 Timber Cutover NC NC I.OOCJ Developmental 50.00% Personal 50.00% 10000 THORNAPPLE Michigan Agriculture 30.56% 14639 Commercial 50.00% 1.0000 Industrial 50 00% 10000 Residential 1.1146 4486% TimberCutover NC NC Developmental 50.00% t oooo Personal 50 00% 1.0000 WOODLAND Michigan Agriculture 49 70% 10060 Commercial 50 00% 10000 Industrial NC NC Residential 44 32% 1 1282 Timber-Cutover NC NC Developmental NC NC Personal 50 00’. 10000 YANKEE SPRINGS Michigan Agriculture 34 09% 1 4667 Commercial 45 00% 11111 Industrial 45 74% 10931 Residential 45 25% 1 1050 Timber-Cutover 50 00% 1 0000 Developmental 1 coco 50.00% Personal 50 00% 10000 CITY OF HASTINGS Michigan Agriculture NC NC Commercial 4960% 1 0081 Industrial 50 00% 1 0000 Resideniul 47.13% 1 0609 Timber-Cutover NC NC Developmental NC NC Personal 50 00*-. 1 oooo Pursuant to Section 211.34 A ol the Michigan General Properly Tai Law, the following statement is publish- 52.81% 50.00% 50 00% 47.73% NC NC 50 00% 9468 10000 1 0000 10476 NC NC 1 0000 and multipliers necessary to compute Individual stale equalized valuation for real and personal property for 1990 Assetament*. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers snail not prejudice me equal-ration procedure* of me countv Beard of Commissioner* or the Stale T ax Commission NC means none in class ASSYRIA Michigan Agriculture Commercial industrial Aasidentiat Timber-Cui over Developmental Personal •ALTMOM Michigan Agriculture Commercial industrial Residential Timber-Cutover DovetoementH Personal RATIO 51.00% 5000% NC 48.04% NC NC 50.00% FACTOR .0834 1.0000 NC 1.0406 NC NC 1.0000 5495% 90.00% 60.00% 48.08% NC SDM% 50.00% .8406 1.0000 1.0000 1.0208 NC 10000 1 0000 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1990 — Page 11 First semester honor roll told at Hastings Four Woodland school students won prizes in a stamp design contest. Amber Bishop won first place for 9- to 10-year-olds; Beth Allen, third place, 9-10 year olds; Garod Capon, third place for 11-12 year olds; and Solomon Radcliff, second place, 9-10 year olds. Woodland News Last week Jim Wickham. Woodland mail carrier, received an award for I4 years of safe, accident-free driving. Woodland postmaster Isla DeVries presented the pin and award to Wickham in the post office. Willis Dalton. Bob Crockford. Lyle Sandbrook. Kurt Forman. Gayle Williams and Cathy Lucas came to the ceremony. Four Woodland Elementary/Junior High students won prizes in the Michigan Stale Philatelic Society’s annual ’’Design A Stamp” contest. The contest was divided into three categories according to age. Woodland winners in the 9- and I0-year-old category were Amber Bishop, daughter of Connie and Warren Bishop, first place; Solomon Radcliff, son of Daryl and Elaine Radcliff, se­ cond place; and Beth Allen, daughter of Tim and Cheryl Allen, third place. Both Bishop and Allen are students of Mrs. Van Lannen's Ben Franklin Club. Radcliff is a member of Miss Kenhle’s club. In the ll-and-12-year-oM category, third place was won by another Woodland student. Garod Cappon, son of Daryl and Donna Cappon. and a member of Mrs. Mary Ellen Quigley's class and Ben Franklin Club. Prizes were engraved plaques and a mint set for each winner. They were awarded in Lans­ ing Sunday. Each winner’s parents and Woodland Postmaster Isla DeVries were present. World Day of Prayer service for the Lakewood area will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Thursday, March 2, at 1 p.m. The theme this year is “A Pattern for Prayer." Sponsoring churches, besides the host church, are Kilpatrick United Brethren, Zion Lutheran, Woodland United Methodist. Woodgrovc Parish and Woodhury United Brethren. A nursery will be provided and refreshments served after the service. Twenty-six "Keenagers” (age 55 plus) from Lakewood United Methodist Church en­ joyed a breakfast outing on Saturday, Feb. 3. They car pooled to Hope Brethren Church on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The catering group of Hope Brethren, led by Frank Town­ send, sponsored and prepared the breakfast of scrambled eggs, smokey sausages, fried potatoes, sweet rolls, coffee and orange juice. This breakfast was one of a series and others will be given Saturday mornings, March 3 and april 7. from 7:30 lo 10 a.m. Carrie Randall is getting around on crutches after spending several weeks at home with her broken leg. She broke the leg ice skating on Saddlebag Lake last month. Carrie attended church and Sunday School with her parents on Sunday and on Monday returned to Woodland School, where she is in lhe fifth grade. George Johnson is still recovering from back surgery and more treatment is being planned. u«iuiciic enness was ame to attend church Sunday for lhe first time since surgery on her foot Iasi month. Early registration prices still apply to lhe “Walk Through The Bible” Old Testament seminar, sponsored by Lakewood Ministerial Association. It will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Feb. 24. Laie registration fees will go into effect Feb. 22. Registration is possible at Lakewood United Methodist Church or any church affiliated with the Lake wood Ministerial Association. Lunch will be made available al this all-day by Catherine Lucas seminar by Lakewood United Methodist Women for an extra cost. The Saturday Churchmen’s Breakfast, usually held at a restaurant near Woodbury, will be moved to Woodgrove Parish Church this week. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast, open to the public, from 7 to 10 a.m. Profits will go toward the Special Elevating Device that will make the church's fellowship hall accessible to everyone. During the breakfast there will also be baked goods for sale. This church is located in the village of Coats Grove, at the corner of Durkee and Coats Grove roads. Installation began this week on a new organ and speaker system al Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. Several Woodland-area fanners enjoyed a Great Lakes Com Growers Caribbean cruise. Tom and Doris Niethamer, Larry and Marie Brodbeck, Dave and Darlene Niethamer. Kevin and Jody Brodbeck, Tim and Tammy Brodbeck and Jeff and Sandy Henncy flew from Detroit to Miami and on to San Juan, where they boarded the M.S. Cribe. a Norwegian Cruise ship operated by the Com­ modor Cruise Line Limited. They went to St. Johns and St. Thomas Islands in the Virgin Islands and back to Miami. They were gone seven days. The Woodland farmers and wives enjoyed professional entertainment on board the liner, including Orlando the Magician, the “Four Guys” quartet from Nashville and Pat Boone. Boone rode with diem on the ship back to Miami and mingled with the 88] Great Lakes Com Growers for whome the cruise was chartered. The com growers filled the entire ship. Doris Niethamer said the crew members were of many nationalities and from many places, including Jamaica, Norway. Finland and Morocco. Woodland Gospel Singers and Crosswork, a gospel quartet from Kalamazoo, will present 3 concert at Lakewood United Brethren Church Sunday, Feb. 25, al 7 p.m. The public is invited. Crosswork has previously appeared in the Lakewood area at the Joel Senters benefit concert held at the high school in November. (55-Plus Group’ to meet Feb. 22 The “5 5-PIus Group” of Grace Wesleyan Church will meet al noon Thursday, Feb. 22, for a potluck dinner. The Rev. Russel Sarver will be guest speaker. He will talk about “Specializing in Life Assurance.” Everyone 55 years and older is welcome lo attend. The church is located at 1302 S. Hanover St. in Hastings. SENIORS High Honors 3.50 TO 4.00 - Rosemary Anger. Kimberly Belanger*. Tracy Brighton*. Jennifer Chase. Lori Courtney. Tamn.i Davis. Brandon Dawe. Raymond Duimstra. Eric Endsley*. Debbie Grebenok. Melinda James, Joe Marfia. Dana Markley. Scott McKeever, Tony Miller*, Katy Peter­ son, Nicole Shay, Anna Solmes. Nikki Spaulding”, Lisa Townsend. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Russel Adams. Ted Armour. Jeff Baxter. Wendy Bennett. Kelli Beukema. David Cairns, Rob Case. Scott Chipman, Tim Cruttenden. Jeff Gagnon. Jodi Gerber. Geoff Gibson. Rebecca Hawkins. Tiffany Hewitt, Lori Hubbell. Scott Hubbert. Leisha Hull. Lisa Kelley. Jeff Kral. Jennifer Leinaar, Karen McCulligh, Joe Meppelink. Rachel Phillips. Kalhy Rine, Greg Roath, Rodney Selleck, Mara Seuss, Kara VenHuizen. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Kerry Begg, Daniel Bell, Melissa Belson. Trudy Cole. Pamela Cotton. Tia deGoa. Brian Mor­ ton, Shane Park. John Rea, Sandy Reid, Jenifer Schimmel. Kyle Shattuck, Brian Turn­ bull, Chad White. JUNIORS High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Jeff Bell. Tom Brandt, Jason Brown. Tom Dawson. Geri Eye*, Gabriel Griffin, Tara Harbison, Jeffrey Hoxworth, Bradley Humphrey, Elissa (Mary) Kelly, Tammy Lyttle, Carrie McCandlish*, Dem Moore. Jeffrey Schauer, Harlan Scobey, Deann Snyder, Brian Tobias. Kelly Vandenburg*. Holly Vann, Nicholas Williams. Phoebe Williams*, Tom Whwell. Chase Youngs. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jennifer Balderson. Julie Borton, Cheryl Bowen, Char Cross, Larry DePompolo, Jean Fogel. Tammy Galbreath. Holly Gaylor, Chris Hammond, Jason Larabee, Matt Miles, Susan Miller. Julianne Norris, Dale (Lee) Ossenhcimcr, Cynthia Purgiel, Brandi Raymond, Christina Sherry, Maxine Stanton, Mary Sweetland, David Tossava, Travis Turnes, Thomas Ward, Katie Witker, Bryant Zimmerman, Michele Zurface. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Emily Alyn, Tom Cruttenden, Kamel! deGoa, Greg Endsley. Diana Garza, Chad Horton, Jenna Merritt, Jennifer Price, Marcia Replogle, Joe Salski, Carrie Schneider, Stephanie Stafford. Ty Wattles, Brad Weller, Brian Wolfenbarger. SOPHOMORES High Honora 3.50 to 4.00 - Shawn Ahearn. Matthew Anton, Joanne Barch, Derek Becker, Jennifer Bender, Jill Brighton*, Melissa Chipman, Angelic Cooklin, Marinda Cronk, David Dilno, Debra Emswiler*. Eric Gahan, Tamara Griffin, Matthew Haywood*. Amanda Herp, Jennifer Johnson*, Marci Jones, Lee Kaiser, Kori Keast, Sarah Kelley, Patrick Kelly, Jennifer Maichele, Chad McKeever*. Shana Murphy, Mark Peterson, Paul Rose. Matt Schaefer*. Ryan Schmudcr. Matthew Schreiner, Tamara Smith, James Toburen, Aaron VenHuizen, Tadd Wattles, Trent Weller. Michele Wilbur. Ten Willard. Rebecca Wolff*. Christian Youngs, Austin Zurface. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Kristina Abendroth, Darcie Anderson, Elena Arias. Kandi Blodgett. Richard Campbell. Jr., Jennifer Christy, Dawn DeMond, Joseph Denslaw, Michael Garrett. David Gerber, Dennis Gerber, Sara Gulch. Derrick Hamm, Jamie Hanshaw, Jeremy Maiville, Timothy Mayo, Jennifer McKeough. Tad Mellen, Patricia Norris, Kristie Preston, Jason Rea, Scott Red­ man. Sandra Selleck, Joseph Simmons, Christina Solmes. Christy Spindler, Vicky Thompson. Stacey Trumbull, Cory Vender, Daniel Watson, Floyd Yesh, Joseph Zbiciak. Hianrahlr Mention 3.00 to 3.0? - Bowie Brandt. Rebecca Carpenter, Kristena Carr, Anastasia Doll, Julie Edwards, Arminda Frey, Derek Gonzales, Rachael Haas, Mat­ thew Lancaster, Kassi Laubaugh, Stephanie Leatherman, Kip Monteith, Angela Morgan, Angela Morton, Hope Rein. Diane Roeth, Christina Swihan. FRESHMEN High Honora 3.50 to 4.00 - Daniel Allen, David Andrus. Michelle Bechter. John Bell, Valeric Blair, Thomas Brighton*,. Matthew Brown, Christopher Carpenter*, Kelly pMI TO AU NTBBTH) PNOOMS: Your irriormt In Mhor ■iRCIriDal opplioncoa on. h7A>?MOna: On Marek 1. IWb art-40 o.n>.. In the probate courtroom, Hartings. Michigan, before rson. soasorofl. •nownrogetat vvuuum, a r-wromg wiM bo heW on the poffNon of Barbara M. 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CONMD0ATION. in comidorafion - - - * - b-U —»»rtnimvriy IIparrorm ------ «----- _»l ram wwwoo *hmi oh nungn rw- SfCriON 3. CONDITIONS. Wocdfond. Ml 4WP7 AM ol GranWo (2/15) rwSSimSRim Rio No. to-3003-Si TO AU INTBNSTB) PfMONS: fectod by this hoering. TAMS Nona: On March 1,1990 at 9:30 e.m.. in MCT10N4. MOLD HARMLfU. Said Gramoo thall rapfl •wch io hfflhor given that tho ootaM wM than bo aoolgn- o( thio fronchioo. Such raloo and rwloo shall bo oubRfchord J. Hudson (FI5230) SNGa. HUDSON. GS 8 RSHBI SKTIOH 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. Tho rights, power and authority herein granted, are Hootingo. SECTION 7. REVOCATION. Tho franchtoo granted (J/»S) Deeds Office. Michigon. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo an principle, oocrow and In­ terest at lhe date hstreto the sum of Sixteen Thou­ sand Four Hundred Five and 04/100 (14.405.04) Dollars including intereel ot fifteen (15%) percent GAME Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds I OH MOK!. INI OHMAtlON: AMIRICAH Ml MOnltS INC 11160 CrKii Ctnlt> R4 OKAtur. Ml 490AS-9G9J Me No. 90-noa-if Play - $1 DISCOUNT Country Peddler Show ONf ADMISSION WIIH (ACM RD Legal Notices MO8TGAG4 SAIL Dotaih has boon made In tho conditions ot a mortgage modo by David G. Koip to ” • /■ Th* Dealers February 16,17, 18 ADMISSION EACH DAY: J.4 (XI; Children (2 10 yrs ). $1 50 Ml Grade High Hanan3-S4 to4.W-‘Robin Acker. •Rooc.y Barnes, -Richard Blain, -Sara Casarez, -Aaron Schantz, -Eleanore Schroeder, -Damian DeGoa. -Brad Miller. •Man Styf. -Chad Greenfield. -Lisa Reynolds, -Sharyn Kauffman. Keriih Sher wood. Kathryn Brandl, Debbie Griffin, Jaime Brookmeyer, Angie Lyona. Robert Redburn, Renae OnKbeaa, Sarah McKaamy. Bessie Keeler. Mike Keeler. Mike Stonnes, Staci Simpaon, Jolie Voa, Laura Naylor, Nicole Karmea, Katherine Butch, Kelly Bdlgrato, Josh Robinson, AUysaa Dixon. Carrie Gasper. Russell Solmes. David Henney. Tuesday Watson. Seth Hutchins. Jason Rose. Tammi Kelly. Christina Gutheridge, Andy Hubbard. Chad Keizer. Jeremy Shade. Melin­ da Kelly. Leslie Merriman. Jami Scobey. Meredith Cole. Beth Slocum. Josh Hill. Shasta Homing. Hoasors 3.1« to 3.4» - Dan Soelberg. Roy Jordan. Erica Tracy. Holly Thompson. Mashell Tibble. Man Birman. Anthony Bolthouse. Jasen Grant. Sarah McKelvey. Jennifer Welcher. Rebecca Abson, Amanda Acheson. Jesse Barnum. Dean Mesecar, Ty Boulter. Man Paige, Corey Dale. Jason Deal. Carrie Hendershot. Chad Nowlin, Chris Allen, Jereraai Cook, Sarah Lepak, Heather Tobias, Chad Price, Eli Zimmerman. Jason Jones. Camilla Park, Paul Kouu, Amanda Levengood, Craig Bowen, Brian Count. Amber Spencer, Kelly Hull, Jim Robbe. Kris Javor, Fred Jiles. Lori Maiville. Jodi Lawrence. HaaaraMe M ratlin 3.M lo 3.»» ■ Saman­ tha Troop, Erim Bechler, Pat Blair. Stacy Strouse. Dean Repiogle. Jill Clement. Joo Obnsted, Chris Miller, Cahro Englenh, Ted­ dy Griffith, Heather Hamilton, Seth Hawbaker. Colleen Loftus, Lynden Higgins. Shannon Kelley. Chrisu Wetzel. -Indicates 4.00. RMUCaTNH HvnOB M Grade High Honora 3JO TO 4.00 - Stephanie Simpson, *Lori McKeough, *Nicole Cooklin, •Sarah Czinder, * Brandi Eye, *Matt Johnston, *Katy Larkin, Ben Moskalik. Jean­ na Willard. Katie Murphy, Rachel Brighton, Kari Cullen, Eugene Haas. Luke Haywood, Sarah Johnston, Theresa Kelly, Jennifer Larabee, Jeremy Strouse, Mike Shade, Tracy Reynolds, Alyce Zimmerman, Gary Sanlnocencio, Jason Bayne, Dana Ferris, Scott Krueger, Ryan McAlvey, Nathan Dunn, Julianna Solmes, Mike Baker, Matt Cassell, Erin Horning, Jason Kaiser, Joe Beader, Chris Hill. Arloa Riffler, Sara Kenfield, Tia Ward, Jennifer VanAman, Man Christy, Courtney Girrbach, Sheilie Schantz, Jennifer Scharping. Lori Vaughan, Christy VanOoy, Pete Smith, Martha Billmeyer, David Ham­ mond. Shawn Hawthorne, Jon Lester. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Sarah Thomas, Aaron Rankin, Tom Nitzsche, Travis Williams, Katie Parker, Amy Haight, Jen­ nifer Head, Derek Vandenburg. Chris Alkema, Kim Brandt, Kelly Eggers, Jennifer Herald, Ben Hughes, Gordon Shaw, Tracy Moore, Andy Cove, Dan James, Brian Jones, Jim Merrick, Tia Nichols, Steven Palmer, Jennifer Pierce, Renae Apsey, Diane Bell, Michelle Evans, Jessica Hester. Matt Lord, Robert Sanlnocencio, Jason Brown, Tanya Campbell. Honorable Mewlion 3.00 to 3.09 - Chris Young, Susan Schoessel, Sam Torode, Elaine Allen, Bill McMacken, Ben Martz, Brenda Dickenson, Michelle Endres. Jamie Meade, Sarah Jarman, Carrie Jones. Susan Keeler, Jeremy Koons. 7th Grade High Hoaon 3J0 to 4.00 - ’Andrea Wilbur. ’Melissa Schreiner, *Maraie Dewitt, •Rachel Griffin, ’Sarah McKeough, Christin Ossenheimer, Emily Casaell, Amanda Jenn­ ings, Tom Soraetnon, Danielle Gole, Derek Chandler, Michelle Gole, Todd Thunder, Eric Sorenson, Bonnie Tilley, Mindy Schaubel, Becky Anderson, Clarissa Bowman, Charity Cruttenden, Sabrina Haywood, Dan Sherry, Jason Beeler, Danielle Dipert, Danyeil Thonttoa, Mike Toburen, Amy Merritt, Molly Arnold, Jen­ nifer King, Brice Arentz, Clay Edger, Aman­ da Morgan, Kim Hoxworth, Scott U»». Angie Rupngte Him 3.1g » 3JS - Kari Yoder, Amy Smith, Bub O'Grady. Nick Lewis, Sarah Dam. Cam Giles, Gretchen Golaek. Scon McKelvey, Mate larvis, Jennifer' Bnatfoce, Danielle Oliver, Scott Geist, Tan Hill, Becky Zombor. Kathy Bell. Angela Fruin. Chris It’s Dealin’ Time KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN SHOWTIMES: Friday. February 16. 5-9 p.m. Saturday. February 17, 9 a m -5 p.m. Sunday. February IH. 11 am- 4 p.m. Mayo. Jeremy Kelly. Gabrielle Solmes. Ates Zbiciak, Lynn Smith. Justin Slocum. Mark Bowman. Derrick Rosenberger. Faith Davis. Stacy Houghtalin, Holly Miller, Erin Parker. Jeremy Allerding. Justin Reid. Jennifer War­ ren. George Rumpf. Shannon Bennett, Cal Casey. Jason Rayner. Mark Kaiser, Mart Browa. Jennifer Coals. Rysn Elkey. Debbie Evans. Tony Norris. Joe James, Mac King, Michelle Lancaster. Hombfe Mcatoa J.H to 3.U - Nicole Wood, Robert Wager, Denny Walden. Chad wehoe, James Borton, Rob Fenstemaker, Nicole Greenfield, Josh Hanford. Jason Haskin, Jenny Myers, Shannon Jordan. Man Kirkeadall, Nicole Lambert. (•14)905^495 THE HASTINGS OTY BANK BY: Richard J. Hudson 2ndANNUAL The Original Casey. Ashley Cole, Michael Cook. Kelsey Cruttenden. Nathan Eady, Pamela Emswiler*, Kara Endsley. Holly Forbes, Miranda Freridge, Alison Gergen, Jason Cole. Kristina Javor, Michelle Leatherman, Hollie Lutz, Aubrey Mason, Monica Mellen, Rachel Mepham, April Owen. Bryan Sherry, Tammi Snore. Anthony Snow*, Daniel Slyf. Marvin Tobias. Kathleen Vos*, Joseph Westra. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Jonathon Andrus. Rusty Bible, Tammy Bridgman, Paul Buchanan. Tonya Carlson, Cherie Count, Jennifer Davis, Thad Fisher, Derek Freridge, Jeffrey Gardner, Brad Gee, Aleksandra Hall, Jefferson Haywood, Shayne Horan, Tiffany Lancaster, Dione Lenz, Kristen McCall, Jason Mead, Eugene Miller, Heather Noor­ man, George Ransome, Jonathan Robinson, Lisa Smith, David Solmes, Aaron Spencer, Bradley Thayer, April Tobias, Joseph Vann, Benjamin Washburn, Anthony Wiliams. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Sasha Brown, Julie Dukes, Teri Eisner, Jeff Fur­ row, Anna Garrett, Joseph Hildreth, Jason Karas. Neil Katsul, Ryan Madden, Matthew Pyle, Nathan Robbe, Lisa Storms. Larry Vaughn. Robyn Wallace. Trevor Watson, Julie Worth. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION High Honora 3 JO to 4.00 - Joe Bowers, Sherry Kidder*. Scott R. Miller. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Kevin Morrison, Brian Parsons. Honorable Mtntton 3.00 to 3.09 - CoUcen Clark, Ryan O'Neil. Hastings. Michigan at 10:30 o'clock a.m. on Tuas- Soid pt rmisos aro situated In the Village ol described as: Lol Nine of Block Two ot tho Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, os rocord- North. Rango 7 West. Excepting the East 12 1/2 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948 CL 400.3241c. in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from Dated: February 5. )9ft> HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN. FA Mortgagee BY: Jeffrey I. Youngsma Drafted by: Jeffrey I. Youngsma Siegel, Hudson. Gee 4 Fishor 407 No ", i Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (416) 945-3495 such revocation. SECTION 8. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COM­ MISSION, JURtSDCTION. Said Grantee shell, as to Publk Service Commission or Its successors, applirable to electric service In said Charter Township. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease and be at no effect offer thirty days from Its adoption unless within sold period tho Gronloo shall accept tho some In writing filed with tho Township Clerh. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shell constitute a contract between soid Charter Township ond sold Grantee. Wo certify that tho foregoing ordinance wm duly enacted by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, lorry County. Michigan, on the 7th day RobortM. Edwards Aftost: RoMzetto McMellen Deputy Township Clerk (2/15) Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...Tho Hastings BANNER Call us to have youradvertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! Call 948-8051 (3/1) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15. 1990 Albion hangs onto Twin Valley top spot with 70-57 win over Saxons by Steve Vedder Sports Editor In the end there was simply too much for Hastings to battle — height, easy baskets, turnovers. But before the clock ran out. the Saxons had forced Albion to endure some rare anxious moments before the league leading Wildcats finally eeked out a 70-57 win Tuesday night. Albion scored seven straight points early in the fourth quarter to turn a tenuous one-point lead into a comfortable I0-point margin as the Wildcats (12-2) won their ninth straight Twin Valley game. Hastings (8-8) falls to 6-5 in the league. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara said his team had to play a near flawless game to top­ ple the Wildcats, rated among the top five teams in every Class B poll. It didn’t happen as the Saxons were guilty of 24 turnovers and could never hit the key shot which put them over the hump. The game boiled down to Hastings never getting Albion to abandon its up-tempo, wildat-times style for the Saxons' slower half court game. “We were successful in that in the first half,” O'Mara said of the strategy. "We got down 10 and just couldn't seem to cut it down any further.’’ Hastings only led twice in the game, the se­ cond time at 31-29 after Nick Williams hit a jumper with 7:06 left in the third period. Al­ bion, which plays unbeaten Sturgis Friday for the league lead, hit the next 11 points to grab a 40-31 lead with 4:03 to go and Hastings never got any closer than three after that. "We had to take care of the ball and we didn’t. We did for a while and then we didn't," O'Mara lamented afterward. "They (Albion) shot really well, and we just turned the ball over too many times." Even while hitting only 5 of 15 threeponters and crippled by 24 turnovers, Hastings managed to draw within 44-41 on two free throws by Tom Vos with 6:55 left. But Albion scored the next seven points as Hastings went scoreless for nearly two minutes. Scon Hubbert finally hit a jumper with 5:05 left to cut the lead to eight, but Al­ bion scored 10 of the next 14 points and the game was decided. Despite the loss. O’Mara couldn't find fault with his team's work ethic. Albion had already beaten Hastings once this season. 72-58 on Jan. 5. "We worked hard start to finish," he said. "That’s something they've done every time out this year. I’m proud of them for that." Albion scored the first five points of the game and a rout seemed eminent until Hastings five straight points out its own for a 10-9 lead with 3:11 left in the opening period. Albion, however, led 16-13 at the end of one. and, aside from finding themselves down 31-29 early in the third quarter, never trailed again. Albion led 29-27 al the half and 44-37 after three. Statistically. Joey Gear led Albion with 18 points and David Washington added 10. Hubbert led Hastings with a season-high 21. Williams finished with 13 and Vos 10. Albion wound up hitting 57 percent (28 of 49) from the field as compared to 50 percent (20 of 40) for the Saxons. Hastings was 12 of 13 from ihe line to 12 of 18 for Albion. Hastings hosts Hillsdale on Friday and plays at Middleville Feb. 20. SAXON SHORTS Hastings jayvees stay in first place tie Area Standings, Hastings' Tom Vos finds the going rough In Tuesday's 70-57 loss to Al­ bion. The Saxons play Hillsdale Friday. 0 A Hastings is having its problems at the free throw line. Prior io Tuesday's Albion game. Hastings had only hit 53 percent of its shots (18 of 34) in the last three games. Against Al­ bion, however the Saxons came up with their best effort of the year, hitting 12 of 13 shots. Good high school teams should average at least 15 free throws per game while hitting 65-70 percent. Hastings remained tied for first in the jayvee basketball race Tuesday with a 68-49 win over Albion. The Saxons jumped to an 18-9 first quarter lead, increased it to 30-17 at the half and never led the Wildcats close any closer than nine in the fourth period. Matt Brown led Hastings with 16 points while Trent Weller added 12, Ryan Nichols Speaking of the Saxon eagers, with Tues­ day's loss Hastings is now 4-4 on the road and 4-4 al home this year. 11 and Brian Sherry 10. Hastings is now 12-4 overall and 8-3 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons lost to Lakeview 53-49 last Fri­ day. The game was tied 47-47 with two minutes left, but the Spartans scored six of lhe last eighl points to win. Weller had 13 and Chris Youngs 12 in that game. The Wildcats haven’t had much success against the Saxons in the 1980s. Prior to Tues­ day, Albion hadn't beaten Hastings at home since an 88-77 decision back on Feb. 15, 1986. Hastings had won five of the last six meetings at home and was 5-2 overall against Albion since 1987. Eighth graders win own tourney: 7th grade second Kelle Young tries to make a block against Albion last Thursday. The Hastings eighth grade basketball team beat Lakeview 38-22 to win lhe Hastings Mid­ dle School tournament. Meanwhile, the seventh grade team lost to Delton 41-27 to finish second in the tourney Leading the eighth graders was Eric Haines with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Jason Brown serve points with 6 aces and had 6 kills; Belson scored 13 serve points with 6 aces, had 5 kills and 4 digs; Kelle Young had 6 kills and 4 blocks; and Katy Peterson picked up 8 assists. Last Thursday, Hastings stopped Twin Valley foe Albion. 12-15, 15-11, 15-7. Belson led the Saxons with 5 aces, 6 kills, and 7 digs. Young had 4 aces and 6 kills, Sara Kelley had 6 kills and 3 blocks, Lisa Kelley had 8 digs, Shana Murphy had 6 kills, and Peterson had 14 assists. Hastings will host the Twin Valley Con­ ference tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24, beginning at 8 a.m. in the high school gym. Four Saxons qualify for regional wrestling meet Four Hastings wrestlers, including two league champions, have qualified for this Saturday's individual regional meet at Otsego. Kirk Ziegler at 152 along with Brian Red­ man al 130 and Jeremy Miller at 140 finished runnerup while Jamie Murphy at 189 took fourth in last Saturday's districts at Lowell to qualify for the regionals. The efforts by Ziegler and Murphy culminate an outstanding 11-day stretch for the pair. Both earned Twin Valley champion­ ships Feb. 3 and each won two matches in helping Hastings to its third straight team district crown last Wednesday. Hastings wrestled in the team regionals against Zeeland last night in Delton. Godwin and Lowell were the other two teams in the tourney. If the Saxons won they would wrestle in the team quarterfinals in Battle Creek on March 2 at 5 p.m. Redman. Miller. Ziegler and Murphy all earned spots in the individual regionals this Saturday in Otsego. Shayne Horan at 103. Scott Chipman al 125. Scott Redman at 135. Jon Tcuncsscn at 145. Scott McKeever at 160 and Jason Hetherington at 171 all won matches for Hastings in the individual districts, but failed to place A total of 19 teams participated in the tourney . Saxon couch Dave Furrow said his team wasn’t at lull strength in the tournament. •'We were without wrestlers in a couple of weight classes due to illness or weight pro­ blems." he said. The lop four wrestlers in each weight class Saturday advance to the individual finals at the Battle Creek Kellogg Center Feb. 23-24. Hasting* ........................................... 5-4(74) Marshall.......................................... 5-4 (9-5) Harper Creek................................ 3-6 (5-9) Lakeview..................................... 3-6(4-10) Coldwater................................... 3-6 (4-11) Hillsdale........................................ 0-9 (2-11) SMAA Pennfield........................................ 8-1 (12-3) MapleValley............................. 8-1 (11-2} Bronson.......................................... 8-1 (114) St. Philip........................................ 3-6 (7-9) Bellevue..........................................2-7 <5-10) Olivet................................................2-6 (4-9) Springfield.....................................0-9 (1-16) SCORERS KVA Thompson, Paw Paw........................................7-1 (8-5) Mattawan........................................7-2 (7-7) Hackett ...........................................6-3 (7-6) Parchment..................................... 54 (9-5) K-zoo Christian............................3.-4 (4-8) Galesburg ................................... 1-7 (2-11) Dalton ...........................................1-8(1-12) utpi, v«n», .13-423-32.5 Dean, ....................... 15-304-20.3 Pranger, UlMmiii,......................15-301-20.1 Hyde, ....................... 15-246-16.4 Hoefler, Uipi, v,/wy..............13-202-15.5 Casteels, vu,y............ 13-172-132 Vos, ............................. 14-178-12.7 Williams, H«,wr>e,................... 14-175-12.5 Barker, Mimi.......................... 15-176-11.7 Hubbert, Hitting,........................14-150-10.7 •? Thursday’s Best Members of the eighth grade basketball team: (front row) Ryan McAlvey, Travis Williams, Chris Youngs, Jason Markley, Jim Merrick, Jason Brown, Joe Bender (second row) Jason Kaiser. Jason Boggus, Matt Cassell, David Hammond, Bill McMacken, Scott Krueger, Todd Sanlnocencio, Richard Nauta (third row) Ben Robbe, Jeremy Koons, Ben Hughes, Luke Haywood, Shawn Raymond, Eric Haines. Hasting* 32 ... MMdtevMo 24 103 S. Horan pinn«d by C. Webster..................... =45 1)2 T. Brighton pinned D. Horlg............... .. .3:20 1)9 J. Furrow pinned by J. McCralh.................1:04 125 S. Chipman maj. dec. T. Palmer................. 17-3 IX B. Redmon pinned Z. Curlhi......................... 4:44 135 J. Miller dec. by D. Craven ........................... 5-4 )40 0. Slaughter dec. J. McWhinney................... 8-2 145 J. Teunessen dec. by C. Peters..................... 1-0 152 K. Ziegler dec. C. Foster............. .................... 4-0 160 5. McKeever dec. by P. VondenBroech .. .3-0 17) J. Hetherington doc. by 0. Lehman............ 8-4 189 J. Murphy maj. dec. B. Osbun....................... 8-0 275 C. Lundquist inj. def. over S. Thompsoninj. def. Hosting* 34 ... L*k*wood IS S. Horan maj. dec. T. Newton ................. 15-1 T. Brighton draw D. Roll............................... 5-5 J. Furrow pinned by T. Blaloleu................ 1:24 5. Chipman pinned D. Herald .................. 3:54 B. Redman dec. J. Wickham...................... 11-4 J. M>ller dec by J. Mokley . 10-7 D. Slaughter dec. by F. Hilton . . 3-0 J. Tounossen draw B. Boucher 3-3 K. Ziegler dec K Durkee 6-4 S. McKeever dec. by R Bruce . .4-2 J. Hetherington maj. dec J. Hyatt 12-4 J Murphy dec M Moore 6-2 C. Lundquist won by forfeit. Sturgis.......................................... 8-0 (14-0) Albion.............................................8-0 (11-2) Sports. • • at a glance r Team District Champion Hooting*, Routt* 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 TWIN VALLEY Jeremy Allerding led the seventh graders with six points while Justen Reid added five. The seventh graders lost to Lakeview 46-31 in the finals of the Pennfield tournament. Mike Toburen, named to the all-tournament, led the Saxons with 12 points. Mike Williams added eight. Hastings Volleyball team now 6-4 In duals The Hastings varsity volleyball team won three matches and lost one in the last two weeks, raising its overall dual meet record to 6 wins and 4 losses and its Twin Valley record to 3 wins and one loss. On Tuesday. Jan. 30. the Saxons upset highly regarded Gull Lake 15-12, 15-7. Melissa Belson led Saxon scorers with 9 serve points and Kelle Young scored 8. On Feb. 1. a very tall Lakeview team dominated the Saxons 15-12, 15-7. 15-5. Jackie Longstreet led the Saxons with 7 serve points and Katy Peterson ran up 10 assists. Last Monday Hastings defeated Delton 15-7. 15-6 and 15-11. Longstreet scored 14 Scorers_____________________ Members of the seventh grade basketball team: (front row) Jared Nichols, Josh Hanford, Jeremy Kelly, Chad Welton, Mike Williams, Dan Sherry, Jeremy Allerding, Brice Arentz (second row) Amanda Jennings, Freddy Jiles, Kyle Steward, Mike Toburen, Mike Storms, Cam Giles, Robert Wager, Clay Edger, Andy Rhodes (third row) Molly Arnold. Matt Brown, Tom Soren­ son, Matt Kirkendall, Eric Sorenson, Justin Reid, Scott Long, Jason Service, Pat Purgiel. Uncluttering the mind... As it has been since Middleville turned Class B three years ago, look for the Trojans and Hastings to again knock heads for a district basketball crown. The Saxons have eliminated Mid­ dleville from district play the last three years in some bona fide classics. • In 1987 Hastings spoiled the Trojans* first year in Class B with an 87-64 win which wrecked an 18-3 Trojan season. • In 1988 Mike Brown poured in 47 in­ cluding his 2,000th career point as Hastings smashed the Trojans 93-79. Middleville had won 16 games going in­ to that contest while lhe Saxon team had claimed back-to-back league titles. • In 1989 Jeff Young swished a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer to hand Hastings a pulsating 80-78 win at Middleville. The shot was disputed in whether Young got it off in time. With host Wayland, rebuilding Delton and Allegan as the other teams, look for lhe Middleville-Hastings winner to move on to the regionals. March and early April are the most ap­ pealing months in sport with the NCAA basketball tournament, the state prep tourney and the opening of the baseball campaign. So what are we offered this spring? A defending NCAA champion Michigan team which can’t possibly last more than two games in the tournament, an 8-8 Hastings team and a strike which threatens the start of the baseball season. It’s enough to make one move on to a career in public relations. Speaking of basketball, how could anyone really get into the NBA All-Star game? It's a case of you shoot, then I shoot, then you shoot, etc. And they say defense wins it? Who can tell? Thank goodness there was a good Magnum P.I. rerun on at the same time. How about When Harry Met Sally for Best Picture with Bom on the Fourth of July a close second. Sorry, but Field of Dreams was good, but not that good. I’m finally warming up to Dick Vitale. "GET A T.O. BABY. GET A TO.!” Did you see that Mike Tyson was thinking about climbing into the ring with some pofessional wrestler much like Muhammad Ali did years ago? Such a matchup is perfect. Following the non-results of the Tyson-Buster Douglas fiasco of last week, the similarities between boxing and Big Time Wrestling are obvious. . I’m rooting harder for the leaders of the drive to recall three Michigan State Board of Trustees than for the Pistons. Not that this is anywhere near the mam issue, but George Perles is not even that magical of a football coach. How can lhe terrible booings that man has absorbed over the years at Spartan Stadium be forgotten already? Does one win over USC make that much difference? The winning of a third straight Twin Valley mat title is easily the highlight of the Hastings sports season. Steve Fisher isn't going to make it at Michigan. The Tigers? They'll lose another 100 games and free up a certain disgruntled fan to do other things with his summer. Tracy Jones. Chet Lemon and Lloyd Moscby in the same outfield? As starters? Pleceecease. You want improvement? Deal off the . Tigers' two Mr. Personalities. Jack Morris and Lou Whitaker, for about five good prospects. Then Prez Bo better make sure his farm system is in order so a repeat of the 1980s. when the system produced vitually nothing, isn’t repeated Nonetheless, come on summer. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 1990 — Page 13 ____________ ‘Borderline personality9 linked to sexual abuse The impulsive and manipulative behavior exhibited by Alex Forrest, the pathologically possessive character played by Glenn Close in the 1987 movie "Fatal Attraction," bewildered many moviegoers. But the behavior pattern has a label — "borderline personality" — and University of Michigan researchers, who have been study­ ing borderline behavior in adolescents, report that lhe behavior frequently is related to sex­ ual abuse in childhood. The U-M researchers also found that physical abuse, rejection by the primary caregiver — usually the mother — and a history of multiple caregivers figure pro­ minently in the histories of adolescent girls who behave like Alex. A peculiar side effect of the sexual abuse is that adolescents with borderline personalities often have lower verbal IQs than those with other psychological disorders. In the U-M study, borderline adolescents who had been abused had average verbal IQs of 90.17 com­ pared with 106.8 for non-borderline adolescents who had not been abused. The U-M study will be reported by the U-M researchers in the January 1990 issue of the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. The term "borderline" originally referred to personalities on the border between psychosis and neurosis. Psychologists now use the term, however, to refer to people with a particular set of characteristics: promiscui­ ty, impulsivity, manipulative behavior, paranoia, and propensity for suicidal gesture* (as opposed to real attempts) and a tendency to sec others as "all good” or “all bad." Although some males are diagnosed as borderline, the majority are women, the U-M researchers note, because young girls are more likely to be sexually abused than boys. “Alex's wrist-slitting and violently possessive behavior toward a man she had known so casually disturbed many moviegoers," says Pamela S. Ludolph, a clinical psychologist at lhe U-M Center for the Child and the Family and one of the prin­ cipal investigators in the study. “Sometimes they reacted that way because her actions seemed incomprehensible, but just as often they were disturbed because they recognized women in real life who had some of the same tendencies. "Most of us have encountered one or two women who resemble Alex in some ways,” Ludolph says. “These women are extremely difficult to understand. Their behavior, however, is not entirely inexplicable, now that we better understand their histories.” Ludolph and colleague Drew I. Weston, U-M assistant professor of psychology, have participated al U-M in a series of studies of borderline personalities. Their recent study — the results of which supported the case for a relationship between sexual abuse and adoles­ cent borderline personality development — compared 27 borderline adolescent girls with 23 adolescent girls in a control group who had other psychiatric disorders, including anorex­ ia and depression. The researchers found that more than half of girls with borderline personalities had been sexuaiiy aoused (29.6 percent of those by their fathers; 7.4 percent by their mothers; and 15 percent exclusively by neighbors, friends and siblings). Seventy percent of the borderlines who had been abused by their fathers also had been abused by someone else. Just 19 percent of the control group suffered sexual abuse of any kind. “We also found that physical abuse went hand in hand with sexual abuse," Ludolph says. Sixty-six percent of those who had been sexually abused had suffered physical abuse, including repeated beatings or corporal punishment resulting in bruises or lacerations. “Neglect by the primary caretaker, who, given the way our society is organized, was usually the mother, was another significant factor," Ludolph says. Neglect meant being abandoned by the mother for a series of indif­ ferent caretakers, being kicked out of the house or being made a ward of the court. “Eighty percent of the girls who had been neglected by the mother also had been sexual­ ly abused," Ludolph adds. Most of the neglect and abuse occurred bet­ ween the ages of 5 aad 10. “Those are some of the years when the ego or ‘self undergoes considerable develop­ ment, so disruption of that critical time is very serious," the researchers explain. Between the ages 5-10. cognitive struc­ tures. relationships with others and character traits develop and solidify. “Sexual abuse during that period is likely to have a perma­ nent effect on self-esteem, sense of identity, ability to regulate feelings, capacity to trust others and ability lo test reality. “It also will affect the strategies children develop to achieve goals. That is. children who are abused and feel compelled to hide it — who are forced into a form of duplicity and complicity — may never learn how to be straightforward, open and direct as they at­ tempt to achieve a goal. In an atmosphere of fear and confusion, they will learn only to manipulate others." Ludolph says. ’ The researchers stress that not all victims of incest or sexual abuse become borderline per­ sonalities. In addition, sexual abuse alone is not likely to lead to a borderline personality. Why would victims of sexual abuse and neglect develop borderline characteristics? “Borderline behavior is an expression of confusion over closeness and distance." Ludolph explains. “Sexual abuse, particular­ ly by fathers, is tremendously confusing. It violates the daughter's assumptions of how dose you can get to others and be safe. The promiscuity, suicidal gestures and aggression all are attempts to regulate or orchestrate the doreaess and distance of others." SEWER...continued from page 1 the lagoons, pollution from discharge into the creek, harm to aquatic life into the desig­ nated Southern Michigan Trout Stream, the type of system used, leakage from the la­ goon, malfunctioning equipment, decreased property value, processing of the sewage, and lack of recent study for the overall sewer plan, among other issues. They also complained about the site being three miles from the source, Wall Lake. "Who's to say that this nutrient problem is not a result of over-fertilization of lawns?* asked resident Mike DeCoe. "You're trying to fix a past problem, but aren't you starting a new problem?" ques­ tioned Dick Stap. Added resident Jean Gemrich, "We are not telling you we want that system stopped, we are telling you to seriously consider other aF A handful of residents from Baltimore Township attended to show concern because much of Cedar Creek flows through the township, which borders Hope to lhe east. Pat Armour of Baltimore Township asked that her township's board be notified prior to meetings that may eventually affect that area. Several residents accused the board of not disclosing information, especially the fact that Cedar Creek had been the proposed dis­ charge points. The board insisted that it had not tried to hide anything, and Baker later re­ trieved a legal notice from the May 25, 1989, Banner from the May 8 meeting, which stated that the board had received preliminary approval from the DNR to discharge into Cedar Creek. The board will review new site and system alternatives at its March 12 meeting. temilives." COUNTY...contlnued from page 1 4-3 secret ballot voce against P. Richard Dean. On Tuesday, McKelvey received the same voce. Voting for him were commis­ sioners Rae M. Hoare, Marjorie Radanc, Ethel Boze and Orvin Moore. Dean received voles from Robert Wenger, McKelvey and himself. Congressman Howard Wolpe, whose district includes the southern half of Bany County, spoke briefly to commisaioneis. On the federal level, Wolpe said, there is a need to shift resources to meet domestic needs and said there was no relationship between President George Bush's budget and the “wonderfill'’ slate of the union message. Commissioner Hoare, chair of the Human Services Committee, said that measie epidemics have been reported in other areas aad that citizens should take the disease seriously because many complications, such as heart problems and loss of hearing can develop as a result of measles. Hoare said Wednesday that one case of measles has been confired in Dehoa and that an eight-month-old infent has the measles in Orangeville. Clinics to administer measie vaccines are going to be set up in both towns, she said. Words for the Ys Youth Indoor Soccer Starting Saturday. Feb. 24, and continuing until March 24. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday morning indoor soccer program for boys and girls in grades 2- 8. The program will be held at lhe Hastings Jr. High West Gym. 5-6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30. 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45. second graders from 11-12 and 7-8 graders from 12-1. There is a S10 registration fee for the 5 week program and is payable at the door. YMCA Annual "Earn Your Way to Camp” Candy Sale The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in full swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA “Earn Your Way to Camp” candy sale. The sale will be held from March 3- 17. For each Si candy bar sold, a youth will receive 45 cents credit toward YMCA sum­ mer programs. The candy sale provides an opportunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salesmen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 3. at 10 a.m.. in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules will be discussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County al 945-4574. Family Fun Nite at Hasliags On Friday, March 16, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite at the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), old time movies, and crafts. The cost for the evening is S2 per family with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call (he YMCA at 945-4574. Girls High School Spring Soccer Any high school girl that's interested in joinng a Hastings YMCA soccer team, should sign up at the YMCA office by March 23. Participants do not need to have played before. The team will play Middleville. Lakeview and one or two other nearby towns. The season will run roughly the second week of April to the end of May. The team can have up to 20 girls. Team shirts will be provided. The cost of the pro­ gram is S25, and is payable at the time of registration. There will be an organizational meeting called after the registration deadline. During lhe season there will be a minimum of one practice per week al Fish Hatchery Park. Games and practices will run at different times than varsity golf and track obligations. Scoreboard Hastings YMCA-Ywth Council’s Standings W-L Jayvee volleyball team 5th at Marshall The Saxon jayvee volleyball team finished fifth overall in lhe Marshall Invitational last weekend. The team finished third in its pool after los­ ing to Hillsdale 11-15, 12-15. splining with Battle Creek Central 6-15, 15-9, and sweep­ ing Litchfield 15-8, 15-4 and Tekonsha 15-7 and 15-0. Stephanie Leatherman and Heather Daniels each had 29 points to lead the Saxons. Michelle Leatherman added 12 and Heather Noorman nine. CORRECTION Il was incorrectly staled last week that the Hastings freshmen volleyball team beat Delton 15-9, 15-13. The Delton girls acually won the match to ralse-lheir record lo 8-2. Neils ins........... Nichols.............. Over the Hill... Superette........... Archies.............. The Team......... Acme Hackers. TPS Gans......... Garrisons.......... Peoples Court.. Congers............. Sparterines........ YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Standings W-L-T ...9-2-0 ...7-3-1 ...6-2-2 ... 1-8-2 Yellow Sky...... Navy... White.. Red...... Navy 12 vs. Red 8 Sky 9 vs. White 5 Navy 6 vs. Yellow 3 Bowling Results YMCA-Youth Council’s Standings Sunday Mixed Pin Busters 53 44-34 Yr, Sandbaggers 5214-3544; Holy Rollers 5144-3614; Gutierdusters 50-38; Really Rottens 49-39; Alley Cats 48-40; We Don't Care 48-40; Married w/children 45-43; Hooter Crew 44-44; Get Along Gang 44-44; Middlelakers 4244-4544; Thunderdogs 41-47; Die Hards 41-47; Green­ backs 40-48; Chug-a-Lugs 40-48; Ogdenites 3844-4914; Wanderers 37-51; Misfits 2644-6144. Womens High Game and Series - L. Begerow 142; M.J. Snyder 142; D. Snyder 223-582; T. Pennington 155; R. Haight 214-546; L. Tilley 180-509; P. Lake 176; V. Goodenough 166: D. Oliver 202; M. Bowman 176; B. Behmdt 232-545. Mem High Game aad Series - R. Snyder 184-513; C. Pennington 195; J. Haight 223-595; W. Friend 167; R. Little 189; B. Lake 225-577; D. Smith 192; G. Williams 203-500; M. Seger 178; S. Goodenough 183-535; G. Steele 194-524; M. Snyder 195- 557; J. Woodard 213-610; C. Haywood 196- 527; R. Neymeiyer 220; R. Ogden 230-514; R. Ogden 205. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 5744-3444; Valley Realty 53-39; Varney's Stables 5244-3944; Mace's Pharmacy 5144-4044; Lifestyles 49-39; Geukes Mkt. 46-46: Welton’s Heating 46-46; Easy Rollers 43-49; Hair Care Center 4244-4544; Handy's Shirts4144-5044; Friend­ ly Home Parties 34-58; DeLong's Bait 3144-6044. High Games and Series - G. Otis 204-535; J Sanlncencio 196-518; L. Yoder 202-530; N. Hummel 185-508; L. Barnum 176-496; B. Blakely 180-487; E. Vanassee 193-505; P. Frederickson 176-489; B. Norris 155-444; V. Slocum 163-443; B. Smith 179-471; C. Trumbull 151-421; S. Brimmer 162-455; B. High 175-451; P. Snyder 150410; B. Reneau 150420; K. Becker 191; T. Soya 170; J. Gardner 182; J. McMillon 181; P. Edger 162; M. Brimmer 161; P. Smith 171; L. Kidder 147. Thursday A.M. Friendly Homes 57; Valley Realty 5244: Open-Mark-Open 52; Varneys 5044; Word of Faith 5044; Kloostermans 4744; Question Marks 47: Vacancys 46: Hummers 45; Slow Pokes 4444; Gillons Const. 43: Bosleys 42; Leftovers 41; Kreative Komcrs 40; Northland Opt, 3944; Formula Realty 32. Good Games - E. Vanes.se 213; S. Brim­ mer 144; R. Kucmpcl 151; C. Stuart 176; L. Potter 151; K. Mizer 158: R. Tarbet 151; B. Fisher >37; P. Croningcr 154; B. Johnson 187; C. Benner 156; T. Weeks 164. High Series and Games - M. Atkinson 188-520. N. Wilson 173-510; A Perez 169-453. J Mead 215-523; S. Brimmer 182-478. 1. Gleckler 161-458; B. Sexton 148-374 Thursday Aagtto McDonalds D 57-35; Stefanos 55-37; Barry Co. Real Estate 49-43; Clays 4544-4244; Key Cleaning 4444-4744; Hatties Bowl 42-50; Hastings Mutual 40-52; McDoaaidt 1 31-57. Goad Gaawa aad H^Sariaa-T. Daniels 202-595; L. Stamm 167; C. Cuddahee 164; B. Cuddahee 206; D. Studer 186; L. Horton 154; L. Watson 160; M. Ingram IN; N. McDonald 180; P. Varney 158; L. AspinaU IK; E. Gray 161; P. Norris 169; S. Duan ••Carls Market. 3 Ponies Tack 60-23; Shamrock 49-35; Britten Concrete 4644-3744; D.J. Electric 46-38; Hackers 4544-3844; Riverbend Travel 45- 35; Kent Oil 42-42; Hastn^i Bowl 38-46; O’Dells 3644-4714; Nashville Auto 3544-4444; Nrocyi 29-55; Good Ttane Pizza 26-58. High Gaw -L. Elliston 210; D.J. Wagner 208; S. Vandenberg 203. High Series - L. Elliston 562; T. Christopher 558; S. Vandenberg 541. Thanday Twfaters d.D.S. Inc. 68-24; The Pink Poodles 49-43; Geukes Market 47-45; Andrus Chevrolet 47-45; Hastings Mutual 46-46; T s Funland Dny Care 44-48; Tom's Market 44-48; Bowman Refrigeration 42-50; Century 21-Czinder 39-53; Goodwdl Dairy 36-56. High Gmms - C. Wallace 229; B. Quads IK; A. Carpenter 157; B. Steele 191; P. Guy 190; S. Bachelder 197; D. Staines 182; M. Smith IK; K. Sutfm 193; D. Bartimus 162; L. Barnum 194; T. Jackson 161; S. Knicker­ bocker 161; D. Catlin 159; D. Kelley 166; B. Bowman 174; M. Patten 177; C. Hawkins 170; J. Hurless 190; C. Hurless 156. High Games wd Series - C. Wallace 229-549; P. Guy 190-495; S. Bachelder 460; 197D. Staines 182-483; M. Smith 180-498; K. Sutfin 193-487; D. Bartimus 162-453; L. Barnum 194-498; D. Kelley 166-474; M. Patten 177-466; J. Harless 190-454. Monday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 51-33; Miller Carpets 51-33; Deweys Auto Body 47V4-36W; Superior Seafoods 47-37; Pioneer Apartments 46- 38; Miller Real Estate 44-40; Friends 43K-4OV4; Michelob 39-45; Music Center 38-46; Sir N Her 37'A-46W; Girrbachs 37-47; Ferrellgas 37-47; Cinder Drugs 37-47; Hastings Bowl 32W-51K. High Games and Series - M. Young 153; D. Flohr 164; B. Anders 187; M. Snowden 173; J. Ogden 163; S. Wilt 165; D. Kelley 190-503: R. Perry 181-506; D. Larsen 168; K. Colvin 197-523; P. Czinder 171; S. Nevins 158; K. Keller 176; M. Kill 177; V. McIntyre 148; H. Hewitt 168; D. Burghdoff 168; F. Girrbach 184-509; F. Schneider 169; M. Wieland 176; S. Neimeiyer 174; J. Mercer 171; E. Ulrich 189-543; S. Vandenberg 198-531. Dough Mcpham and Dee Lowell will be lhe coaches. For more information, please call the YM­ CA: 945-4574. Family Fun Nite al Middleville On Saturday. Feb. 24. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite at the Mid­ dleville's High School gym and pool. Ac­ tivities will include, volleyball, basketball, old time movies and swimming. The cost for lhe evening is S2 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Spring Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council's Spring Soccer Program will begin the week of April 16. Par­ ticipants will play on ihe same teams as in the fall of 1989. Anyone who did not play in the fall, but would like lo play should call ihe YMCA for an application. Team players will be notified of their practice times during the week of April 14. (3-1) ’ W-L .10-2 Neils Ins........... Superette........... J-Ad Graphics.. Archie Left...... Just For Fun.... H. Mutual......... Rivetbend......... Miller Real Est. Flexfab.............. .9-3 ..9-3 ..8-4 ..8-4 .4-8 .4-8 .3-9 .3-9 2-10 A League Benedict Farms...................... Petersons................. ................ Hosey Farms.......................... Area Realtors......................... Razors Edge............................ B Minor K.C. Bobicks. 11-0 ..8-3 Mid Michigan......................... ..8-4 Pennock Hospital................... ..6-5 Country Kettle....................... ..6-5 Larry Poll II............................ Larry Poll I............................. ..&6 Cappon Oil............................. ..5-7 ..4-8 Boomtown Boomers............ 2-10 Viking...................................... CAB Discouni....................... .2-10 BM^or ••Lake Odessa Merchants.. ..5-1 ..4-2 Pastoors................................... ..3-3 Format..................................... 0-6 L.E.C....................................... Results B Minor League CAB Discount 58 vs. Viking 48; Cappon Oil 53 vs. Boomtown Boomers 50; Pennock Hospital won by forefeit over Larry Poll I. BM^jar League Formal 58 vs. Pastors 60; Lake O Merchants 58 vs. L.E.C. 47. Did not play this week. •• Winner of their league. Anderson honored Longtime Hastings coach Judy Anderson (right) was honored for her 20 years worth ot contributions In the growth and development of the Saxon girts sports programs. The award was m. Je in accordance of National Giris and Women In Sport Day last Thursday. Making the presentation to lhe former softball, volleyball and basketball coach Is assistant athletic direc­ tor Pat Murphy. SAXON SPORTS fi'WB ...next week! Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 15 16 17 17 19 20 v VOLLEYBALL at Marshall........................ 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Hillsdale............................. 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Individual Regional at Otsego VOLLEYBALL Saranac Inv. (JV)............ 9:00 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Lakewood/Pottervllle.. .6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL at Middleville..................... 6:00 p.m. Winter Fest royalty NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ^...SUBSCRIBE! Lance Lamphier, son of Dwight and Diane Lamphier, and Kim Adams, daughter of Eric and Sally Admas, were selected duke and duchess to reign over Delton Kellogg High School’s Winter Fest. The honors were bestowed during half-time ceremonies at Friday s basketball game. Kim is a National Honor Society member and active in varsity basketball, volleyball and soft­ ball. Lance plays football and was a member of the track team for a year. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15. 1990 Expectant mother given jail on drug charges J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings woman accused of selling co­ caine to an undercover police informant was sentenced last week to serve six months in the Bany County Jail. And although Lorena Patch Wright is due to deliver a baby within four months, Judge Richard M. Shuster said the 25-year-old woman will serve her six months one way or another. The angered judge denied a request from de­ fense attorney Charles Sautter to sentence his client to no more than four months in jail so she could be released before giving birth in June. Wright, of 137 1/2 E. Center St., had pleaded guilty last September to a reduced charge of possession of cocaine. In Novem­ ber, Judge Shuster sentenced her to six months in jail. But because the judge's sentence exceeded a plea bargain agreement in which Wright would not be sent to jail, she withdrew her guilty plea and asked to stand trial. Last week, however, she pleaded guilty a second time to possession of cocaine, and Sautter asked that she only be ordered to serve four months in jail. But Judge Shuster said he would impose the same six-month sentence he handed down over two months earlier. "I had patterned the sentence to avoid lhe pregnancy," Shuster said. "Now after all the maneuverings of lhe legal system, I'm asked to drop back to four months to avoid the pregnancy." "One way or another, she is still going to serve six months," the judge said. "It may be broken up by the baby, but she's going to serve six months." In pleading guilty, Wright admitted she Court News was approached by the informant in Decem­ ber 1988, who asked her to arrange a cociine sale. Wright said she sold one gram of Lhe drug for S50 to the informant. Judge Shuster said he had been "disturbed" by the original plea agreement, which called for Wright to receive probation without serving a jail term. Wright also was placed on probation for three years, ordered to pay 51,500 in fines and costs, 550 in restitution and directed to perform 75 hours of community service. Her husband, Daniel J. Wright, also was arrested in September 1989 on drug charges. He was sentenced in November to serve six montta in jail after pleading guilty to the lesser offense of attempted delivery of mari­ juana. In other court business: •A Delton resident who denied he was a major drug dealer was sentenced last week to serve seven years in prison and fined $5,000 for selling methamphetamine. Michael D. Waters, 25, was arrested in July after selling the drug to an undercover officer in a Prairieville Township bar in September 1988. Waters, of 6385 Rose Road, was found guilty in a jury trial last November of deliv- CLASSIFIEDS ery of the drug, a form of “speed" commonly known as "crystal." At sentencing last week, Prosecuting At­ torney Dale Crowley said he would settle for a one-year term in lhe Barry County Jail. "Mr Waters was convicted of delivery of a controlled substance and certainly deserves to go to prison," Crowley said. Judge Shuster, who presided at Waters' trial, said jail wasn't good enough. "I'm satisfied he obtained a sufficient por­ tion of his (livelihood) from this," Shuster said. "He was a drug dealer. He knew where to get it, and he knew the market." Waters, however, denied he was a major drug seller. "1 used to have a problem I don't have anymore," he said. "The only reason (the un­ dercover officer) came to me, I guess, is because I used to have a problem." Shuster said, "Everyone wants to come in here and say they were a minor distributor, they just used a little. "I'm satisfied this in­ dividual was known as a source of illegal drugs." The judge said two 16- and 17-year-old girls, drug users since age 12, identified Wa­ ters during the trial as their regular drug con­ nection. "They knew exactly who to go to get drugs," Shuster said. "They went to Mr. Wa­ ters, the defendant." The judge observed Waters has two previ­ ous convictions in 1987 and 1988 for shoplifting. "We hope this (sentence) is a deterrent lo others," Shuster said. "This problem has reached epidemic proportions in this county." •Judge Shuster threw the book at a Carlton Township resident charged with selling mari­ juana to an undercover police officer. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call <616:948-8051 Patrick Preibe, 41, received the maximum 32 to 48 months in prison after pleading CAPPON OIL COMPANY is now accepting applications fora full time assistant manager posi­ tion at their Hastings Store. Please send resume to Cappon Oil Company, Attention Resume, 1601 S. Bcd'xd Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740.________ REWARD: for lhe return of, or information leading to the return of; Win Mod. 12 16 guage, Win Mod. 61 22 mag w/scope, Stevens Mod. 311 16 guage Dbl., Darton 70 MX Compound Bow. anonymous tips accepted. Call 852-9740. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 ext. 9881. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. 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Words cannot express our gratitude for your support during this time. None of you will be forgotten. Lil Hall Scott and Deed Christian William and Teresa, Steven and Bradley Hall Gary and Michael Hall Betty Smith, and Family by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Bany County deputy sheriff fired last month after burglary charges were filed against him pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser offense. Donald T. Glasgow, 29, offered a guilty plea in 56th District Court to illegally enter­ ing a building, a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 90 days in jail plus fines. Glasgow immediately was sentenced to one year on probation, with the final 30 days in the Barry County Jail. The sentence may be suspended, depending on Glasgow's conduct while on probation. He was ordered to make restitution and to pay $100 in fines and costs. District Judge Gary Holman also ordered Glasgow to have counseling for an alcohol problem that defense attorney James Fisher said led to lhe incident "Mr. Glasgow had a lot of personal prob­ lems in the last year," Fisher said. "lt*s very unfortunate, it's very sad, and frankly it's very stupid what he did. It's more stupid titan anything else.” One key provision in the plea agreement was that Glasgow would not contest his Jan. 11 dismissal from the department and would not seek reinstatement. The collective bargaining agreement between the county and the Fraternal Order of Police provides a mechanism for fired employees to be reinstated. Kalamazoo Assistant Prosecutor Diane Hungerford, who was appointed special pros­ ecutor for ihe case, said lhe fact that Glasgow waves his right to seek reinstatement io the sheriffs department is adequate punishment for his offense. "1 realize there is a substantial reduction in the charges here," Hungerford said. "But the defendant has given up his employment here." In court Monday, Glasgow said he entered the Rutland Township home without permission in April 1989. He made no other HELP WANTED Part-time Evening Retail Sales Floor personnel for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. shift, 1 night to 5 nights per week, flexible. bowed and shook his head, no, as the sen­ tence was announced. •A Delton man who got involved in a fight was sentenced to serve eight months in lhe Bany County Jail. Scott W. Farrah, 22, was arrested in July 1989 in connection with the attack two months earlier on a local man in Barry Township Farrah, of 7994 S. Wall Lake Road was originally charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, but he pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of aggravated as­ sault. He testified he became involved in a fight that broke out among two other people. In addition to the jail term, Farrah was placed on a two-year term of probation, ordered to pay S 1,200 in court costs and $500 in fines. Restitution will be determined at a later date. Sheriff’s Department, Glasgow was arrested in January on charges of breaking and entering the Rutland Township home. Investigators from ihe Barry County sher­ iffs department charged that Glasgow removed $125 worth of palming equipment and supplies from the home in the 2200 block of West Quimby. Two ladders, paint rollers, several gallons of paint and other items were removed from the house. Three to four weeks after the items were taken, they were returned to the home, au­ thorities said. The department received a lip in Novem­ ber, linking Glasgow to the burglary, and began an investigation. On Jan. 10 Glasgow was suspended from duty after a special prosecutor issued arrested warrants in the case, according to Bany County Sheriff David Wood. The arrest came after almost two months investigation by the sheriffs department. Authorities said they were perplexed over what led Glasgow to break into lhe home. Glasgow knew the owner, but officials do not believe there was any animosity between the two. Authorities speculated personal troubles in Glasgow's life may have contributed to the crime. In July 1988 his home was one of several in Delton and western Bany County that were burglarized in a crime spree. Glas­ gow had been divorced earlier, officials said. Glasgow was hired Feb. 2, 1980, by the sheriffs department as a dispatcher. After graduating from a police academy, he was as­ signed to the county road patrol as a deputy sheriff in January 1982. Recently he was the department's process server, serving warrants, writs and other court documents. Two other sheriffs department employees have been fired after a criminal investigation in the past 25 yean. One was fired for steal­ ing gasoline. The other was fired for billing personal items to lhe department's accounts. Neither applied for reinstatement according to union grievance procures, Wood said. 1225 ID. STRTE ST. (nexttofncDonoKs) CALL TODAY 948-8288 • HRSTinGS Barry County Lumber P.O. Box C Hastings, Ml 49058 Professional Resume Service Specializing in affordable, complete resume service including: • Cover Leller . Interviewing by the prosecution. The prosecutor also agreed not to file addi­ tional charges involving cocaine against Preibe. Defense attorney Kevin Thieme asked the court to impose a jail sentence, explaining Preibe had a good job and an employer anx­ ious to keep him. Preibe, of 4777 Barber Road, Lot 62, Ex-deputy pleads to lesser charge in burglary case statement at sentencing. A 10-year veteran of the Barry County write to: guilty in January to one count of delivery of marijuana. A prior felony conviction for larceny and allegations of other drug dealings led Judge Shuster to exceed the slate sentencing guide­ lines, which called for no more than one year in jail or prison for the offense. Shuster called the guidelines "grossly inad­ equate" in Preibe’s case. "We have someone who is a distributor of drugs. Although he was permitted to plead down, he was distributing drugs in this area," Shuster said. "This area is entitled to have him sent away. We must make the price of (dealing drugs) too high," Shuster said. "I feel the punishment is rather slight, but it's the most we have." As part of a plea agreement with the prose­ cutor's office, an identical charge of dealing marijuana, a misdemeanor drug offense and a habitual offender charge, alleging Preibe had a prior felony conviction, all were dismissed • Editing • Quellly • Typewriter Coplee For more information call... 948-8600 OPEN Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 129 t. Slate Street. P.O. Bo* 126 Holing*. Ml 49OSH HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. SATELLITE SEOVICE CHAD NEIL ... for placing 1st in en­ trepreneur and 8th in economic awareness at the regional com­ petition in Grand Rapids, Davenport College, for the Business Professionals of America. We’re proud of you! Police Beat Thieves ransack home in break-in CASTLETON TWP. - A burglar ransacked a Gerke Drive home Sunday to steal a videocasscue recorder, a safe and other items worth almost 5700. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Oiejniczak said a burglar entered the home in the 1000 block of Gerke through a corner door that had been left unlocked The burglar removed the $500 VCR from the living room, deputies said. The microwave in the kitchen was moved but not taken from the house. The resident also said the burglar had searched the kitchen cabinets. In the bedroom, several drawers were opened and searched, a glass bank was broken and a radio overturned. A folding knife and a brass belt buckle was taken from one drawer. A small safe, kept under the resident's bed, was removed from the home. The resident said the safe, which is locked with a key, contained $300 in cash and personal paper* Deputies said a resident of Ute 3800 block of Hager Road reported finding the safe near his home Sunday. The owuer identified it as the safe taken from his home, but found that it had been pried open and its contents removed. The case remains under investigation. Parked car pushed into owners home DELTON - A hit-and-run driver struck a car last week, sending the parked vehicle crashing into its owner's front porch. The identity of the driver, who fled the scene, remains unknown, said Bany County Deputy Sheriff AX. Stein. The driver was west bound on 2nd Street, just east of Wall Lake Drive, at 12:20 a.m. last Thursday, when he pulled into a driveway on the north aide of 2nd to turn around. The motorist backed out of the driveway, crossed the street in reverse and struck a parked car in a driveway oa ihe south side of lhe road. The impact forced the parked 1979 Ford to crash into the from porch of the home in the 5000 block of 2nd Street Deputies said the damage was not sub­ stantial The driver left the area and has not been identified. Motorist arrested for third offense CARLTON TWP. - A Hastings driver was arrested on his third drunken driving offense last week north of Iowa. Gregory Grate, 28, of 350 Willitts Road, was taken into custody after Barry County Sheriff's deputies said they spotted his weaving car oa North Broadway. Deputy Mamie Mills was on patrol Feb. 7 close to 10 p.m. when she saw a northbound 1980 Chevy Citation swerving back and forth. Deputies followed the driver as he drove onto the shoulder and across lhe center line several limes, Mills said. At Willitts Road, Grate came to a full stop and waited before turning left. Deputies said there was no oncoming traffic and no stop sign at the intersec­ tion. Grate was asked to perform several sobriety tests and then refused to lake ■ preliminary breathalyzer test. He was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered .18 percent oa a chemical breath test. He also received citations for driving with a revoked license and refusing lhe preliminary breathalyzer test Victim in church as burglars strike JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A resident at­ tending church Sunday morning re­ turned home to find his garage burglar­ ized and 5700 worth of tools and auto parts stolen. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Oiejniczak said the resident of ihe 15800 block of S. Bedford Road discov­ ered his locked garage had been broken into when he returned home al 12:30 p.m. A burglar broke a side window, en­ tered the garage and took an air com­ pressor and a radiator from a diesel track. The burglar unlocked the garage door from the inside and tied through the door with lhe missing items. Teens nabbed for cigarette theft HASTINGS - Two 14-year-old boys were arrested last week after attempting to steal a canon of cigarettes at Felpausch. A store employee watched as one of the teens picked up the carton and hid it in a tote bag, said Patrolman Harold Hawkins. The employee stopped the teens and summoned police. They told the officer they had planned to take the cigarettes before entering the store. The teens, both of Hastings, were re­ leased to lhe custody of their parents. The matter, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, was turned over to Barry County Juvenile Court. Student held for drugs et school HASTINGS - A 16-year-old girt was arrested last week at Hastings High School after school authorities found her carrying marijuana at school. Hastings Police Patrolman Al Sun­ ton said a student told Assistant Princi­ pal Jeanne Jarvis that the girl had some of the drug with her. Jarvis and a school security officer approached the teen and found her with a marijuana pipe and a heart-shaped con­ tainer with about one-quarter ounce of lhe drug. The drug field tested positive for mar­ ijuana, Stanton said. The marijuana was confiscated, and thejiri was turned over to her mother. The case will be referred lo Barry County Juvenile Court. Domestic squabble reports on the rise Reported incidents of family fights and spouse abuse shot up last week ia Barry County, according to reports from several police agencies. Barry County sheriffs deputies and Hastings Police responded to over a half dozen reported incidents of domestic vi­ olence in the past seven days. Authorities say it's that time of year ■gain “You get them this time of year," said Hastings Deputy Police Ch’ef Mike Leedy. "You find a lot of domestic (assaults) are caused by financial difficulties," Leedy said. "The holidays are over, and it's tax time." Although police are freq uently called when family fights break out, most disputes are closed because the victim refuses to press charges. Other domestic incidems end with one spouse agreeing to leave the house for the night. "Probably after tomorrow, everyone will makeup," Leedy said. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Woman files charges after alleged assault J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS TWP. - A woman who told deputies she's been hit more times than she can count struck back Sunday. Barry County sheriffs deputies arrested Jeffrey Tyrrell, 24, on charges of assault and battery after his 22-year-old victim said she decided she had had enough. Deputies said the woman was at home asleep Sunday when Tyrrell appeared at her home about 12:30 a.m. and demanded money. Tyrrell, of 2201 S. Broadway, asked her where she had hid her money. When she re­ fused to tell him, he began searching the house and threatened to "paddle" her, said Sgi. David Oakland. The woman refused again, and Tyrrell al­ legedly held her down on her bed, covered her mouth and spanked her several times, Oak­ land said. Tyrrell released the victim, who went into the living room and sat down on the couch. When she refused again to tell him where she had hidden her money, Tyrrell slapped her across the face, Oakland said. The woman picked up her 4-ycar-old son and drove to the Sheriffs Department. Deputies said she and her son were barefoot and dressed only in night clothes when they arrived. The victim told deputies Tyrrell had struck her "too many times" over the past four yean. Her son told authorities he had seen Tyrrell strike lhe woman, Oakland said. Oakland and Deputy A.L. Stein relumed to the woman's home to find Tyrrell asleep. He awoke him and asked if he had struck the woman. Tyrrell said he had quarreled with the woman, and she had left her home, but he denied that he hud struck her. But the victim insisted the assault had taken place and said she would press charges. Deputies arrested Tyrrell on charges of abuse and lodged him in the Bany County Jail. Tyrrell pleaded guilty Monday in 56th District Court to lhe misdemeanor offense. Sentencing was scheduled for March 2. Judge Gary Holman set bond at 5100. Bond had not been posted Wednesday afternoon, and Tyrrell remained lodged in jail. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-02-22.pdf f692fbcc31ae9ce975b4a136ec2f2550 PDF Text Text News Briefs Assyria Township has naw supervisor Two new presidents elected in villages Trojans nip Saxons in overtime thriller See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 12 Middle School concert reset Because of inclement weather, the Hastings Middle School band concert has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 26. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Hastings Middle School West gym. The seventh and eighth grade bands will perform their festival numbers. Rotary spaghetti suppar planned Tickets for the all-you-can-eat pre­ game Rotary Spaghetti Supper, schedul­ ed for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the Hastings High School cafeteria, are available at Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street. Tickets will cost $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for students and senior citizens. uevoted to the Interests oj Barry County Since IgjO Hastings VOLUME 135, NO. 8 Banner THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1990 Contract talks looking up for school board, teachers Barry Reading Council to meet by Kathleen Scott Four “mini-KuioM" will be mdudod in the March 7 meeun* of die Barry Area Reading Council . The aeaaioa it Mt for 4 *> « p.m. at McFall Hoaeatary School in Middleville. There will be no charge an meaaben. Soo member, will be charged $2 apiece StaffWriter Although no settlement has been reached in the Hastings teachers’ contract negotia­ tions, both sides show optimism, and say progress is being made. "I think we’re both a little more positive than we used to be,” said Bruce Krueger, president of the Hastings Education Assoc­ iation. "We feel better about negotiations.” The Reading Coaacil. which aeeka 10 develop lifetime reading habit, aad en­ courage a love of reading, in a prodew sional organization aerving pareata and educator, in Barry County. “We're talking. We're working together. We're both making proposals. We’re making progress," added Superintendent Carl Schoessel. "I think the mood at the table has been positive. I think we're getting closer to Literacy Council tutor sessions sot The Barry County Literacy Council will provide tutor training teaatoae from 10 am. IO 5 p.m. thia Saturday aad on March 3 * the Leaaon Sharpe Hall. Firat Preabytcriaa Church. Haatiega. Coordinator Deborah Souza raid volunteer reading tutor, are needed bacauae there in a waiting lint of people who want to learn Io rend. The Literacy Cameif it striving Io lower the functional illiteracy rale in Barry County by 50 percent, from 13 to 6.S percent, over the neat three yean. Open housss set by Red Cross The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will be open Tues­ day and Thursday evenings during March in honor of National Red Crass Month. Refreshments will be available, as will videos and brochures. At 8 p.m. each Tuesday and Thurs­ day. a drawing will be conducted for a first aid bt. The chapter office is located at 116 E. State St., above the J.C. Penney Store, in downtown Hastings. Dlolocotsd Imuni s may take dassss Barry County fanners, spouses aad farm hands who have lost their jobs or are in economic trouble may take free auto mechanics and repair cluses begin­ ning next month. The classes, to be held at Hastings High School, are free because of a $60,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, through the Governor’s Office for Job Training. Administering the course is the Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. A Stale Specialty Mechanic certifica­ tion test will be given to participants al the end of die training. Those who qualify then will receive 12V4 college credits and employment placement services. To qualify, fanners must have have been terminated from employment, received notice of farm foreclosure or bankruptcy or have a debt to asset ratio of at least 40 percent. For more information, call 948-4896. Voting precincts won’t change at TK The locations of precincts for voting in the Thomapple Kellogg School District will not change this year. The Board of Education had been con­ sidering moving the Freeport precinct site to Thornapple Kellogg High School because Freeport has had as few as 200 voters while about 2,000 have showed up at the polls in Middleville. Middle School PTO meets Feb. 22 The Hastings Middle School Parent­ Teacher Organization will meet on Thursday, March 22. at 7 p.m. in Room 182. i Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 5 PRICE 25‘ Heading to state Two Hastings wrestlers, Jamie Murphy and Kirk Ziegler, have qualified for this weekend's state individual meet in Battle Creek. Murphy takes a 31-8-1 mark into the meet while Ziegler is 37-6. The double qualification keeps an outstanding Hastings wrestling season going. For more details turn inside to page 12. an agreement” The two sides have been meeting regularly over the last few weeks, which Krueger said probably accounts for the recent progress. The board will meet in closed session tonight to discuss the HEA's latest proposal. A follow-up meeting between the teachers and the board is scheduled for next Tuesday. The positive air of negotiations was evi­ dent at Monday's Board of Education meet­ ing, where the picketing and placards of previous meetings were absent On behalf of the HEA, Krueger told the hoard that the union wants to unite join the ward in supporting the March 26 millage election. Father's anti-drug program coming here A Piw anti-drug program will be introduced in Barry County next week when one of the co-founders of American People Against Drugs starts visiting Hastings area businesses to promote the plan. What's different about this anti-drug effort than the others that are already in place here? American People Against Drugs is geared to involve parents and other adults besides children said Larry Swanson, a Kentwood father of two, who is so dedicated to the pro­ gram that he has taken a six-month leave of absence from his job to promote it. The founders, four area fathers, know of no other program that brings parents and family into the drug education process. Educating adults in hopes of changing their attitudes about the severity of drug problems and making people realize that it is affecting their daily lives are two of the non-profit organization’s goals. Many people don’t realize there is a drug problem in their community or they chose to ignore it, Swanson said. '’Ignoring it does no good.” he said. Everyone is already affected by the drug problem, Swanson said, pointing to increases in rates for automobile insurance and workers cofr.r . Alton due to drug-related activities. The root of most crime and other problems in society is drug related, he said. Law enforcement officials in Kent County and Grand Rapids Mayor Gerald Hclmholdt endorse and support APAD, he said, showing copies of dieir letters. To get people to acknowledge the drug pro­ blem and to take a stand against it. APAD distributes decals which businesses and citizens are urged to display in a prominent place. The message on the sticker: “Support a Drug Free America...To Save a Generation. ” In the center of the decal, the word ’Drugs’ is slashed with a bright red line. About 150 Kent County churches also have joined forces to support APAD’s efforts. At first getting a church to back the pro­ gram wasn’t always easy, he said. One church, Swanson gave as an example, didn’t seem enthused about the program because members didn’t realize the severity of the local drug program. However, that changed when a church committee started clipping out articles about all the drug related crimes and problems printed in the local newspaper. When the bulletin board quickly became covered with those news stories, APAG’s program was readily accepted. The group’s anti-drug program also targets fourth graders “because at that age there is still a love bond between the parent and child,” he said. As children get older, that bond often temporarily weakens as young people exert their independence and become more peer-oriented. In April, APAG will publish a hardcover book that it plans to distribute through schools educate fourth graders and their parents about drugs. The book is intended to be read at home with a parent. Dr. John Budnick, medical director of Care Unit of Grand Rapids, is a co-writer of the book, illustrations are by Ferris State Univer­ sity Associate Professor Lori Ann Lcwen. The Michigan Slate Board of Education is currently reviewing the text for approval. Swanson said he plans to contact Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel about implementing the book in the local schools next fall. The book portrays the story of a family that seemed to have everything going for it until the oldest son started taking drugs. The book has a happy ending, but not until after the son starts committing crimes to support the habit and winds up behind bars. The story also Ste DRUG PROGRAM, page 14 “The passage of these proposals is nec­ essary io ensure that a well rounded education can be provided for the students of this school system,” raid Kroeger. "Continuance of a quality educational pro­ gram is of vita! importance, not only to stu­ dents but to every citizen of this community. We must put aside our personal differences and unite for the benefit of all." The teachers have been under the terms of their former contract since June 30,1989. Jit other hoard business: • Admission will no longer be charged at Hastings Middle School track meets. After surveying the admission policies for nine area schools, Hastings found that it was the only district that charged admittance fees at track meets, so the board decided to discon­ tinue the charges. • Gayno Westbrook, who has been with Hastings schools for 18 1/2 years, announced her retirement. Westbrook started her tenure as a lunch­ room monitor and officially became a mem­ ber of the food services staff in the fall of 1971. Since then, she has served lunches at the middle school and worked at the high school snack bar. "During the many years that she has been with the Hastings Area Schools, Gayno has made sure that thousands of the area’s young people were served promptly and in a friendly manner so that they could enjoy their noonhour break," said Vice President Michael Anton, in honoring Westbrook. "Gayno's hard work, dedication and loyalty to the food services program will be missed by her co­ workers and her supervisors." Tlie resignation of Maty Billings, secretary in the Adult Education department, was also announced. • Several coaching assignments were made, including the following at the high school: Gordon Cole, girls' golf; Liny Dykstra, varsity softball; Marshall Evans, junior varsity baseball; Tom Freridge, boys’ tennis; Paul Fulmer, boys' track; Spencer Goodyear, junior varsity softball; Gary Ivinskas, boys’/ girls' track assistant; Pat Murphy, girls' track; Karl Schwartz, boys'/girls’ track assist­ ant; Jeff Simpson, varsity baseball. Middle school appointments included Stephanie Kutch, girls' track; Larry Melendy, boys'/girls’ track assistant; Tim Newsled, boys'track. “I think the mood at the table has been positive. I think we’re getting closer to an agreernent." * Final approval has been granted for two travel study requests. Central Elementary fifth grade students will be at Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn April 17 and 18. Students in the high school chapter of Business Professionals of America are plan­ ning to attend the State Leadership Confer­ ence in the Detroit Renaissance Center March 16 to 18. • The board was given information on a proposed new textbook for eighth grade English. Costing $20.82 a piece, texts for 250 students would collectively cost about $5,000. • The board's next regular meeting will be al 7:30 p.m. March 19, in the high school choir room. One killed, one critically injured in Fine Lake accident J-Ad Graphics News Service JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A 74-year-old woman was killed and a man was critically injured Tuesday evening in a two-accident north of Fine Lake. Nellie L. Bell, of 593 Fine Lake, was pro­ nounced dead on arrival at Battle Creek’s Community Hospital after the accident on Banfiekl Road at Leinaar Road. The second driver, Donald D. Ball, 48, was trapped in his car for almost an hour after the 6:35 p.m. accident He was air lifted to Bron­ son Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was listed in serious condition Wednesday with head and internal injuries. A passenger in Ball's car, Michael M. Horwath, 33, of Battle Creek, was treated and released at Community Hospital. Michigan State Police Troopers Ken Lang­ ford and Al McCrumb said Bell was north­ bound on Banfiekl Road when she attempted to turn left in front of Ball’s southbound car. The Johnstown Fire Department was called to the scene to remove Ball from the wreck­ age of his 1982 Ford. Troopers said none of the three were wear­ ing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident An autopsy for Bell was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, and the accident re­ mains under investigation. Funeral arrangements for Bell were pending at Richard Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Welborn- LaForge race shaping up for Senate by David T. Young Editor State Senator Jack Welborn appears to be ready to seek his second full term in the 13th District State Senate, but he will likely face a challenge in the November general election. Democrat Ed LaForge, a Kalamazoo City CouMilman for the last eight years, has not yet announced his candidacy for the seat, but is expected to oppose Welborn, a Republican. LaForge has said that if he runs, he plans to make Hastings the geographical center of his campaign. The 13th District takes up all of the city of Kalamazoo and Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties. Welborn first won the office in a special election in 1985 after the death of his brother, former Senator Bob Welborn. He was elected to a full four-year term in 1986. The senator said he is ""99 percent sure" he will run again, though he suffered a heart attack last summer and underwent triple bypass surgery last December. "I'm pretty sure that I'm going to run," Welborn said. "1 see no reason not to run." Welborn said he plans to announce his intentions within the next couple of months. LaForge said he is seriously considering opposing the incumbent because "I don't think Jack represents the district or the party. He represents an ideology." The prospective challenger said that, for example, Welborn has played a role in hindering efforts to gain state funding for this area because he doesn't believe in equity grants. "I don't believe in pork barreling or deficit spending, but I think we need to have representation to help compete for grants,'* LaForge said. "He is there (in the State Senate) to represent us. But his entire activity is based on his personal beliefs, rather than working for the people of the district." One huge difference between the two unannounced candidates is that LaForge is "pro-choice" on the abortion question, while Welborn is "pro-life." LaForge, now serving his fifth term on the Kalamazoo City Council, is a self-employed plumber. His previous work experiences have included 20 years in the construction business and being a nurse at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He also worked as a nurse at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for three weeks while employed by Upjohn Health Care Services. The prospetive challenger said he is well known in Kalamazoo, but doesn't yet have high name recognition in the other areas of the senate district. "I have a very difficult, uphill battle," he said. "But I think 1 have a good pulse on the city of Kalamazoo and I'm going to reach out to the rest cf the district I think I would represent the peoples' views better than Jack Welborn." LaForge said he agrees that the people of the district are conservative, but he noted that so are the people of Kalamazoo, who have re­ elected him four times to the City Council. "I'm very candid," he said. "I tell people what I think. I think I've gained the respect of those voters (in Kalamazoo)." LaForge also said he has worked with 3rd District Congressman Howard Wolpe for many years and he expects to receive his support and recommendation for the campaign. Welborn, who lives in Cooper Township near Parchment, has had a wealth of political experience even before he was elected to his current senate seat. He was elected Cooper Township Supervisor in 1967 and won a seat in the State House of Representatives in 1972. He won a special election to the State Senate, 21st District, in 1974 to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Anthony Stamm and then won the seat for a full term later that same year. He was re-elected to the seat in 1978. Welborn gave up his Senate seat in 1982 10 seek the Republican Party nomination for Jack Welborn Governor in 1982, but he and two others lost to Richard Headlee. Between 1982 and 1985 he worked in the insurance business and then sought and won his late brother's State Senate post. When asked about the possibility that he Ed LaForge will face a challenge from LaForge, Welborn said, ”1 know Ed LaForge. I know where he's coming from." The deadline for filing for the State Senate and other political offices is May 15. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 New Assyria Township Supervisor appointed Lyle Blough Kevin Quits Ray Hinckley Larry Filter Diana L. Newman has been appointed Assyria Township Supervisor to fill out the unexpired term of Larry Carpenter. Newman, who has a master's degree in public administration, is assistant director of the North Avenue Women's Center in Battle Creek. Her duties there include special pro­ jects and personnel issues. Prior to her current employment, she work­ ed for 514 years as the patient advocate at Bat­ tle Creek Health System community site and she was a dental hygenist for 12 years. Newman has served on the Battle Creek Pennfield Board of Education, as well as with many other state and local organizations. As township supervisor, Newman said she hopes to increase communication between residents and the Township Board. ”1 fed this is an exciting and challenging period to be involved, as the township has a new property assessment procedure and the potential for growth within the township.” In an effort to increase communication with residents, Newman has announced a series of times in the next two mouths that she will be available at the Township Hall to talk with people. She will be at the hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Darell Slater Sue Pepper Ted Spoelstra Tuesday, rco. 2/; from noon to 2 p.m. Satur­ day, March 17; from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. March 29; and from 10 a.m. to noon Satur­ day, April 14. Those who won’t be able to meet with her at the Township Hall may call 758-3646 during the same hours and limes. Newman succeeds Emmet Harrington, who has served as interim supervisor since the resignation last year of Larry Carpenter. Those who wish to serve the remaining two years of the supervisor's term must file for the office by May 15 in order to run in the August primary. Two other supervisors elected in 1988 who have resigned include Les Raber of Irving Township and Wayne Miller of Baltimore Township. Milt Buehler has replaced Raber and Shirley Drake has replaced Miller, both on an interim basis. The remaining two years of both of those supervisors’ posts may be filled in the primary and genera) elections this year. The same holds true for openings for trustee on the Hope aad Baltimore Township Boards in the wake of resignations of Hope Treasurer Robert Norton and Baltimore Trustee Mike MePhillips. Forrest Burd Two new village presidents elected in primaries There will be two new village presidents in Barry County as a result of primary elections Monday. Lyle Blough is the new president at Freeport and Ray Hinckley will take the helm at Nashville after both won runoffs with Republican opponents. Blough polled 36 votes and Ken Van Tol had 24 in the GOP race to succeed Wes Lewis, who retired. Hinckley, who had been president pro lem in Nashville, defeated Hank Felder 61 to 38. He will succeed John Hughes, who chose not to seek re-election. Blough and Hinckley, like all other winning Republican candidates in the primary Monday, are virtually assured of winning the posts because there will be no opposition from the Democratic side of the ledger in the general elections scheduled for March 12. The following is a rundown of the other results of the primary: Freeport The only candidate on the ballot, Steve Bennett, was elected to a four-year term on the Village Council. Two others, Ben Christie and Art Bennett, won their seats with five and four write-in votes, respectively. Others receiving write-ins for the trustees' seats were William Btaugh and Jeff Harthy three each; Gordon Yoder, Van Tol and Karen PRE-GAME SPAGHETTI SUPPER FRIDAY, MARCH 2,1990 Serving 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Webb two apiece; and John Eggleston, Norval Thaler, Larry Lenz, Fred Korevec, Charles Gerges and Peter VandenBroeck Sr. one each. In the race for a two-year seat on the council, Kathy Kunde was elected, with 21 votes. Charles Blough received 17 and Joseph Piegel, Virlin Goforth and Ben Christie one write-in each. A race that included all write-ins was for the assessor's job. Gordon Yoder and Charles Blough both had four votes. Unless one of the two refuses the office, the winner wi/1 be decided by a coin flip or name drawins at the Barry County Clerk’s office. Ronald Geiger had two votes and Benjamin Christie one in other write-in tallies for the assessor's post. The contests for clerk and treasurer saw incumbents Diane McGuire and Dorothy Kelley, respectively, win handily. McGuire garnered 51 votes and there was one write-in for Rueben Fish Jr. Kelley collected 49 votes and Sue Bennett had two write-ins. Nashville There was a five-way race for three seats on the Village Council, with incumbents Forrest Burd, Ted Spoelstra and Larry Filter all winning another term. Spoelstra had 87 votes, Burd had 71 and Filter 61. Just missing a seat by five votes was newcomer Roger Claypool Jr., a senior * Maple Valley High School. Others receiving votes were Sidney Green 12, and Richard Chaffee and Chip Smith one each. Clerk Rose Heaton had 95 votes and Treasurer Lois Elliston had 98, as they were returned to office. Sally McClean, Helen Curtis and Virgil Currier each received one write-in vote. Chuck Tobias also had one write-in for president. Woodland The only race here was for Village Council. Elected were President Pro Tem Sue Pepper, who polled 43 votes; incumbent Kevin Duits with 33 and newcomer Darrel Slater, who had 31, Mary Jo Bump had 18 votes. Receiving one write-in each were Delores Tyler and Robert McCloud. Other Woodland incumbents ran unopposed in the primary. President Lester Forman received 43 votes, as did Clerk Laurie Duits. Nancy Stowell had 44 votes for treasurer. There was one write-in vote for Cliff Matson. The March 12 general election will have no one on the ballot in opposition, except perhaps for write-ins. ADULTS ... S3.50 Senior Citizen* Childrens under 12 ... s2.50 Sponsored by Hastings Rotary Club Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...Th* Hastings BANNER THE HHS VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS 1990 PRODUCTION OF: can 948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. at Wholesale Prices Many species available. Buy direct and save. 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Shirley Drake, Supervisor Barry Transit offers Saturday service in Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service Saturday bus service for Hastings residents is being offered by Barry County Transit, starting this weekend. The new service replaces shuttle bus ser­ vice in Middleville and Nashville because of a lack of need there. Low ridership on the Transit's special ser­ vice buses for the handicapped and senior cit­ izens in Middleville and Nashville has caused that service to be discontinued, reported Joseph Bleam, transit manager. However, eliminating that service has nothing to do with the regular county-wide services provided by the transit office, he em­ phasized. Those services include contractual routes set up for special groups, regular routes at different times and days through outlying vil­ lages such as Middleville, Freeport and Nashville and the "quickie service" inside the city limits of Hastings. The buses operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and starting on Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hastings on Saturday. For more information on the services available and the new Saturday service call 948-8098. "We may keep a service in Middleville for an hour a week on a demand response basis," Bleam said, "but we’ll probably request a 24 hour reservation." Wednesday has been tentatively set as the day for that hour of service, altough Bleam said if there is a program which is well at­ tended in Middleville on another day or an­ other reason for a different day, he is open to suggestions. There are no plans for such a service in Nashville, he added. Why ridership for the 'taxi service' never developed in the small villages is not known, but Bleam said the same thing was experi­ enced earlier in Delton. "If the service isn't used in one place, well put it where the need is largest, and at this point it’s Hastings and the surrounding area," he said. "It would've been a nice service for the people of Middleville," he commented. If there is no call for the one hour a week in Middleville, that program will also be dis­ continued, he said. "We'll find out where it is needed and serve there," he said. Candidates for primary must file by May 15 DIMENSION HARDWOOD 616-671-4541 A Barry County Transit bus will be offering rides to Hastings residents for four hours every Saturday, starting Feb. 24. I Candidates seeking public office in the Aug. 7 primary election will need to file nominating positions three weeks earlier than originally planned under a new Michigan law. Secretary of State Richard Austin has said. Public Act 7 (House Bill 4974) moves the filing deadlines for partisan and non-pAisan candidates to Tuesday, May 15, at 4 p.m. The new law also moves the filing deadline for persons seeking to become precinct delegates to May 8, at 4 p.m. Austin said his department initiated the change in law so Michigan will comply with changes in the federal Uniformed and Overseas Absentee Voting Act, which pro­ vides franchise protections to overseas voters in primary elections. “By moving the filing deadlines ahead three weeks, clerks will be able to make ab­ sent voter ballots available on June 23, which is 25 days earlier than in past election years." Austin explained. "This will allow sufficient time for those absent voter ballots to be mail­ ed overseas and returned in time for the primary. "This new law makes certain the Michigan residents who live overseas, many of whom serve in the armed forces, will not be disen­ franchised from the elections process.” Secretary Austin added “If voters overseas want to participate in the August and November elections the system now allows them iodo so." In addition to moving the filing deadlines for partisan and non-partisan candidates and precinct delegate candidates ahead, the legislation also requires that local ballot pro­ posals be filed with local clerks no later than Tuesday, May 15, for the August primary. Certification of proposal wording must occur no later than May 29. The change in state law will also move the availability of absent voter ballots for the Nov. 6 general election ahead three days. This year, absentee ballots for the November election must be available 45 days prior. Public Act 7 affects anyone who plans to file as a Democrat or Republican for one of the following offices this year: governor, U.S. senator, representative in Congress, state senator, state representative, or any county, city or township office to be nominated at the Aug. 7 primary. It also affects anyone filing a petition for Appeals Court judge. Circuit Court judge. District Court judge. Probate judge or any other judicial office io be nominated at the primary. The law does not affect the filing deadline for candidates without a political party al filia­ tion who wish to seek a partisan office in the Novembcr general election. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 — Page 3 Land of lakes, lakes and more lakes by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Count 'em. Seven-hundred and fifty-nine lakes. Round, oblong, squarish, meandering, straight, deep, shallow, muddy, clear, natural, man-made. All right here in Barry Cbunty. That's including all bodies of water mea­ suring at least half an acre in size, or about 104 square feet On a larger scale, the county has about 500 lakes that are five acres or more in size. Dau on the lakes was gathered a few de­ cades ago by students in the water research program at Michigan Sute University. The work was requested by a professor who had a special interest in lake inventories, said Joan Duffy, fish management biologist with the Department of Natural Resources regional of­ fice in Plainwell, If 759 sounds like a lot of pieces of water, it is. Duffy said this county has one of the highest numbers of lakes in the sute. Many of the lakes are tucked away in re­ mote pockets of the county. Their existence is known only because they appeared on ariel photographs. Others, like Wall and Gun Lake, host hun­ dreds of houses and are known in Chicago, Indianapolis and other cities. Inconsistent weather has made for radical differences in ice thickness around the coun­ ty. Last Saturday, the Charlton Park ice fishing contest was held on Thornapple Lake over about seven inches of ice. That same day, small waves were moving across Wall, Gun and other lakes. Gun Lake, in itself, has been inconsistently covered. West Gun is frozen over. East Gun had been Barry County has 759 lakes measuring half an acre or larger. Water Body Origin of Surface Waler Natural lakes and ponds Natural lake with a dam Artificial lake Artificial pond Fish and wildlife flooding Mill pond Gravel pit or quarry pond Fish hatchery pond Fish breeding pond Swamp Acreage Analysis for Barry County Number of Waler Bodies 690 4 3 68 41 3 1 3 2 816 Area in Acres 9,645.8 3,005.5 9360 55.6 820 1019 1.1 183 24 _______ o 13,948.6 open water, but recently covered itself with a thin coat of clear ice. Several factors account for the thickness of ice, said Duffy. A lot of snow cover can act as insulation on cold nights, thus reducing the amount of freezing. Deep lakes take longer to freeze and longer to thaw. Contour of the lake also makes a difference, as does whether the water is open to wind and sun. Surface area of lakes is no indication of water depth. Take Otis Lake, one of the largest lakes in the county. But it measures only eight feet at its deepest. Yankee Springs' Long Lake is even shallower - three feet at the max. At 30 acres, Sugarbush Lake in Irving Township, is one of the smallest named lakes. But it ranks as the county's deepest at 92 feet. Largest overall is Gun Lake, totalling 2,611 total surface acres. It ranks second in depth at 68 feet. Year-round residents ol Crooked Lake are natural beauty markers south ol Prairieville. So many lakes in our county...sofew names by Kathleen Kathleen Scott Scott * by Stiff Writer Of the 759 lakes in Barry County only a portion - about 180 - have names. Another handful have designations tike Barry #24 or Middleville #9. But the majority are simply tabled "no name." Among those with designations, there are a few duplications. Take six Long lakes, for example. Or five bodies of water dubbed Mud Lake. The county also has three Bullhead lakes and three Pine lakes. While many of the lakes were apparently named after individuals — such as Baker, Carter, Cobb, Bassett, Kenyon, Jones, Von Sickle and McCarty - others have less obvi­ ous named origins. Like Pumpkin Seed Lake. Yes, there really is one. How about Pickiiss. Or Podunk. Or Saddlebag. Or Sugarbush, which happens to be miles from the heart of the county's maple syrup producing area. Some of the names are descriptive, such as Clear, Mud, Blue, Crystal, Silver, Fine, Fair, West, Lime, Lost and Round lakes. There’s a handful of lakes whose sizes are in their names - Little Gilkey, Little Cedar, Little Pine, Little Leap, Little Lawrence, and Little Payne. What they are compared to is uncertain, since only Cedar and Gilkey have "Big" counterparts. Gilkey is broken into several lakes. Be­ sides Big and Little Gilkey, there's also Shallow Gilkey and West Gilkey. Some lakes share names with vegetation, like Grass, Huckleberry, Tamarack, Pine, Cedar and Lily lakes. Others are dubbed with animal monikers - Fawn, Gull, Fish, Fisher, Lamb and Loon. A handful bear spe­ cific fish names such as Whitefish, Bass, Perch and Bullhead. Then there's some good old-fashioned names like Mill, Mill Pond, School Pond, Barry County's Deepest Lakes' Um. MarrunPecttL Sugarbush Gun Barlow Duncan Jordan Fish Bristol Leach Shelp Long (Johnstown) Fine Long (Hope) Upper Crooked Algonquin Lime 92 68 64 58 58 56 55 52 52 49 48 48 48 45 44 Jtoe___ Maximum Deoth 43 Payne 40 Mixer Middle 40 Fair 39 38 Bassett 38 Kilpatrick Meyers 36 36 Wai 35 Deep 35 Little Leap 35 Stewart Pine (Prairieville)34 B ig Cedar 33 Tho mappie 33 32 Pine (Hope) Maximum depth informaton is not available on all lakes in Barry County Thirty-two lakes in Barry County have public access. High Hill and Bear Hole. Bears in Barry County? Naw. Some of the lakes have obvious creativity behind their labels. Take the one owned by Kensinger and Alice Jones on Pritchardville Road. It’s spelled Aurohn Lake, but pronoun­ ced "our own.** And it's complete with an Alice Island, although a few sunning frogs, turtles or snakes may be the only ones to pass through on their way to land of milk and honey. Some of the lakes have legends behind them. Stories which, to this day, still draw speculation of authenticity. Was there really a monster in Carter Lake? Is that Chief Barlow's remains under a rock pile on the west side of the lake in Yankee Springs Township that bears his name? Did Al Capone ever even set foot on the shores of Gun Lake, let alone build a house there? Well if anyone feels like naming a lake or spinning a tall tale about one, they've got nearly 800 to choose from. Barry County's Largest Lakes Following ia a list of the26 lakes in Barry County that make up an area of 100 or more acres. Lakes are Mated according to size, with the largest named first. Name A tea (in acres) Gun 2,611’ 2,050GJ 735 Upper Crooked Pine 660 540 Wai 430* Jordan Lower Crooked 417 409 Thomapple 320 Fine Algonquin 271 Fair 238 218 Guernsey 187 Bartow Long (Hope) 185 184 Clear Long (Prairieville) 176 165 Fish 148 Pleasant Long 146 (Yankee Springs) 142 Bristol 131 Middle 130 Otis 127 Duncan 125 Leach 118 Payne * Includes area of entire lake, even though some portions lie within neighboring counties. Often claimed to be over 300 feet deep In some places. Deep Lake actually measures only 35 feet al its deepest. One of the largest lakes in Barry County Otis Lake remains uninhabited by humans. Saddlebag Lake is one of only a few lakes in the county's northeast comer. A sure-stop for camera buffs in any season of the year, Hal! Lake in Yankee Springs township is one of four natural lakes with a dam. �Page 4 — The Hastings banner — Thursday. February 22, 1990 Area lawmakers say schools will win in budget battle Sewer discharge issue halted only temporarily The Hope Township Board hasn't had things easy of late, particularly with the Cedar Creek issue. The stormy controversy erupted last month when it was learned that property owned by the Cedar Creek Bible Church along the creek had been selected as the primary lagoon and discharge site for a proposed Wall Lake sewer system. The often emotional issue was halted temporarily last week when the board finally decided to look elsewhere for a lagoon and discharge site. However, the controversy's end perhaps is only temporary until another site is selected. Since the issue has surfaced, the Hope Township Board has been accused of improprieties, and residents near Cedar Creek have picketed the Cedar Creek Bible Church to try to stop the sale of the property to the township. Four residents since then have purchased the property instead. The board still has the power of condemnation that could force the new property owners to sell it at a fair price, but that move doesn't appear likely. So now the township has to go back to the drawing board in its attempt to find a suitable site for the discharge of effluent. It appears that whatever site is selected will be greeted by protests. This does not mean that the opposing points of view are not legitimate. The Cedar Creek folks, for example, made some valid points about saving a designated trout stream. But this story has been sounding a lot like the prison site sagas. It seems just about everybody agrees that prisons are necessary, but no one wants them near where they live. And while most folks seem to agree that a sewer system is needed for the Wall Lake area, no one seems to want the discharge site near them. Worthy arguments can be made against any site proposed or selected. But it has to go somewhere. So this places the board in a no-win situation. The township officials are going to have to alienate someone in making their decision. But in order for a desired sewer system to become a reality, action, whether it is popular or not, must be taken. etas Not everyone gets Inflation raise To the Editor— This is in regard to the article that was in the Feb. 15 Banner. It was on the millage re­ quests. This letter, I know, won't change anything, but maybe I will feel better. The part that really struck home was the 1.38-mill increase proposal that's suppose to reflect a 4 percent increase close to the infla­ tion rate. The inflation rate! My husband has not had a cost of living raise in four years where he works. They have voted to reopen the contract a few months early. We are hop­ ing for the best. We would like some cost of living benefits, too. My husband is making the same as four years ago. but the bills keep going up. With food, clothes and taxes, we have had to learn to cut comers. Every year the schools need more money to operate. So do we, but we can't go to my hus­ band’s employer and say the cost of living for the next year is going to be this much higher, so we need a raise in salary. You know how far (hat would get us? It’s just so easy for the school to say the cos: has gone up. so we need more money. We 'ji have that problem. Instead of looking for places to cut or stretch the dollar, they come back on us. How much can we all take? You ask a student about the millage and all they arc interested in is their sports being cut. Never a word about math, English or any of the classes that they may need to get a job. I don’t know what's important any more. Where is it all going to end? Some day the shoe’s going to be on the other foot and the students will be paying taxes. Rulh s|affcr Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Leiters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should nol be submit­ ted. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk c.iaff Writer When the dust clears and the state budget for 1990-91 is settled, public schools will be th*: big winners. But other programs will not fare as well, according to two of Barry County's state lawmakers. Speaking to about 30 Barry County resi­ dents last week at the monthly Legislative Coffee, State Sen. Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender said there will be more losers than winners by the time the final budget is reached. Gov. James J. Blanchard released his S7.6 billion proposed 1990-91 budget Feb. 8 in Lansing. Now comes the long legislative process of "tearing down and adding to," said Bender about the work yet to come. "Education will be a big ticket in this bud­ get," Bender said. "Education, coming out of the House, the Senate and the governor's of­ fice, will get a higher priority this year." Other big winners include the Department of Corrections. The Department of Social Services, the largest state department, will see one of the smallest spending increases. To general agreement on both sides of the legislative aisle, Blanchard proposed raising state school aid 4.8 percent, which is more than the 3.8 percent overall increase in the budget In January, Senate Republicans fired the first salvo in the budget battle when they an­ nounced they would push for a 5 percent in­ crease for education in 1990-91. The GOP plan would put S765 million from the general fund to public schools. Blanchard s plan calls for S700 million to go into school aid. Unlike past years, in which education's slice of the fiscal pie is determined last, lawmakers plan to tackle the issue of school spending first, Welborn said. "We are trying to get the K-12 (appropriations bill) up front Usually we do it last," Welborn said. "It’s our intention to move it out of the senate even before we consider the other bills." "Politics is playing in the process, and the winner is going to be education," Welborn said. Concerning school finance and property tax reform, the lawmakers said no new proposals should be expected from Lansing in 1990. Bender said the massive defeat of Proposals A and B in November to raise state sales tax in exchange for reforms in school finance have left legislators divided over what to try next. "People have spoke pretty loud and clear that they don't want any proposal like A or B," Bender said. "I don't know where you can ‘First Friday1 to focus on auto insurance rates Brian Johnson, economic policy director for the Michigan Citizens Lobby, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday Brown Lunch and Leant program al noon March 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in hostings. Johnson will talk about Michigan's skyrocketing automobile insurance rates and proposals in Lansing that attempt to bring those costs under control. The Michigan House of Representatives already has passed a Democratic Partybacked plan to roll back auto insurance rales by 30 percent. The insurance industry and Republican legislators have responded with proposals to cut premiums by reducing benefits paid out to people who have been in accidents. The debate focuses on reasons for the near doubling of rates, which has taken place in the last decade. Supporters of the 30 percent rollback bill (HB 5313) argue that corporate profits are over-inflated, while insurers cite state-mandated benefits, rising medical costs and jury awards as the principal causes of the rale increases. The Michigan Citizens Lobby is the largest consumer organization in the state, with more than 150,000 members. It has played an active role in such public interest legislation as regulation of utilities and removal of the sales tax on food. Johnson is expected Io sharply criticize the insurance industry for its role in pricing automobile insurance beyond the reach of many vehicle owners. “Michigan's no-fault law has streamlined claims settlements in many cases, saving the industry billions of dollars,’’ Johnson said. “Now it is time for the insurance companies to pass along these savings to the consumers.’’ He also predicts that the Citizens Lobby will conduct a campaign to put auto insurance reform on the November general election ballot if the Stale Legislature fails to take go from here. It won't be easy to come up with a plan for next year." Welborn said the political costs are too high for agreement in Lansing. ”1 don’t think you will get any meaningful proposal, with two-thirds of the Legislature's support, that the people will go for," he said. The Republican lawmaker said he would like to see local school boards sue the state for violating the Headlee Amendment, which mandated that 46 percent of state revenues must be returned to local governments. "(School boards) don't want to step on any toes, but they have to start stepping on toes if they want to get anything done," he said. On a related subject. Bender said the legis­ lature is facing a serious financial shortfall, estimated at at least $130 million, for the current fiscal year ending Sept. 30. "In the last few years, we have enjoyed ad­ ditional revenue to make up the shortfall," Bender said. "We're not so lucky this year. Blanchard has proposed cutting 23 percent from every state spending program except those concerned with education and grants to local governments. Programs to be cut include welfare pay­ ments, community health and tourism, among others. Legislators generally are supporting the across-the-board cuts rather than face the po­ litical hazards of cutting specific programs in an election year. Lawmakers said the shortfall was caused by spending over budget "The problem is the spending side," Bender said. "TTie revenue side is pretty much what we thought it would be." State Budget Director Shelby Solomon ear­ lier in February said the Department of So­ cial Services is expected to be $130 million over budget by the end of the fiscal year. The Department of Corrections already is $46 million over budget. Bender said last week if the 2.5 percent across-the-board cuts are not approved soon, the delay will force the Legislature to raise the percentage higher to balance the budget by October. The monthly Legislative Coffees, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, are held the second Monday of each month in which the State Legislature is in session. The talks begin at 8 a.m. at The County Seat Restaurant in Hastings (The Associated Press contributed to this report). FINANCIAL FOCUS ..Mart D. ChrhtonMn of Edwwd D. Joma ft Co. Gifts to minors can still save taxes Parents aad grandparents are often quite generous with cash gifts to children and Brian Johnson action. Johnson has led the insurance efforts of the Michigan Citizens Lobby for the past two years. He previously worked as House In­ surance Committee aide to Stale Rep. Mary Brown of Kalamazoo. He also is a three-term member of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissiooers. The First Friday Lunch and Learn series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. It is held from noon to I p.m. on the first Friday of each month at Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. The programs are open to the public at no charge. Coffee and beverages are provided. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ///...SUBSCRIBE! I'liNir Opinion.. Handing over a lavish amount of cash to a child or teenager who has link or no ex­ perience in handling money, however, is generally unwise. That's not to say money shouldn't be invested for children. In fact, money invested wisely in the name of a child can appreciate aad thus help build a substan­ tial college fond or increase his or her net worth. If you plan on making a cash gift to a minor, how you choose to do so can make a big dif­ ference as to who pays the tax and how much is paid. Under the current “kiddie tax” provision, the first $500 of unearned taxable income for a child under 14 is tax-free. Any unearned in­ come between $500 aad $1,000 is taxed at the child's rale, aad unearned income of more than $1,000 is taxed at parents’ rate. At age 14 and over, unearned income is tax cd at the child's own tax rale. A $l0,000-a-year gift to a child is allowed both you and your spouse, for a total of $20,000, with no federal gift tax to either you or the child. This can be an effective way to shift income-earning assets from a parent, in a higher tax bracket, co a child in a lower bracket. Il can also reduce the taxable value of the donor's estate. There are various ways to accomplish an asset transfer. The easiest is to set up o simple custodial account under the Uniform Gifts to Minor Act. Custodial accounts can be opened by your bank or broker without the cost of an attorney. Before making such a transfer, however, be aware that the gift is irrevocable. It cannot be taken back. In addition, both the income and the asset that produces the income become the legal property of the child. Finally, when the child reaches majority, he or she gains complete control of the assets and income. The previously appointed custodian n rtimiramd. This means that a custodial ac­ count that you established, managed and ear­ marked for your child’s education could now be used by *e new adult for any purpose. If these provisions are understood and ac­ ceptable, how you choose Io invest die funds should be governed by the age of the child. If the child is under age 14, when all income over $1,000 is taxed at the parents’ rale, con­ sider investing in assets that produce tax-free income. You may want to avoid putting these funds under the child's name to maintain control. One option is tax-exempt bonds selected to mature when the child reaches age 14. Another choice is growth stocks paying link or no current dividends. For a child age 14 or older, consider the highest-yielding investments because the in­ come is now taxed at the child's rate. Often, appreciated securities are transferred to a child. When sold, if the child has a lower tax rate, he or the pays kss on the capital gains. The new tax laws have taken some advan­ tages from gifts to minora, but to the akrt parent or grandparent, transferring income­ producing assets to a minor, either through a custodial account or trust, still makes a great deal of sense. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Cloae Change AT&T 39 -’/. Amerttech 55’/. —1’/> Anheuser-Busch 35’/. —1’/« Chrysler 16’/. — Clark Equipment 403/, —’/■ CMS Energy 34’/. -’/. Coca Cola 68’/. + 1’/> Dow Chemical 63 — Exxon 47’/. +’/. Family Dollar 10’/> + ’/< Ford 44 -’/. General Motors 42’/. —’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 16’/. + ’/. Hastings Mfg. 32’/. +1 IBM 103’/. -’/. JCPenney 64’/. —4'1. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 54’/> —’/» K-mart 32’/. —1’/. Kellogg Company 63’/. —•/■ McDonald’s 31’/. —’/< Sears 39’/. +•/. S.E. Mich. 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Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830, “I’ll still like baseball, but I wish they'd let them go to spring training." "I dunk fins like baseball so much dial they can ignore die problems between owners and players. Once this is all settled, fans will go right back to being avid fans.” “I think it’ll hurt. A lot of people look at the owners as going after the quick buck...If he wants a good team, an owner win spend the money; if they don’t, they won’t. ” “It should but it woa’t. I feel once you start play­ ing gasnes, faaa will go right back to the game fairly quieldy." “It's going to hurt the fans if there's no baseball. The fans and the owners are only hurting themselves. The players make a lot of money and the owners are somewhat greedy." “I don't think the pro­ blems will hurt die fan. If you're a fan, you're a fan." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22. 1990 — Page 5 Ex-Hastings Felpausch employees move to Elkhart Felpausch, with headquarters in Hastings, has announced the members of the manage­ ment team for the company's Elkhart store, scheduled to open in early March in the North Pointe Plaza. John Horaney, a 16-ycar veteran of the company, has been appointed as manager of the store. Horaney's most recent assignment was as manager of the company's Hastings store. Kevin Armstrong has been named assistant store manager. Armstrong has been involved in the company for nine years in the bakery department. Before his recent promotion, he was the bakery department manager at the company’s Minges Brook Mall store in Battle Creek. Lee Bonccutter will serve as the meal department manager. Bonecutter has 11 years of experience in the company's meat depart­ ments. and most recently served as meal department manager at the North Avenue store in Battle Creek. _ The produce department will be under the' direction of Tom Houtz. Houtz has seVen years experience in Felpausch produce departments, most recently at the Coldwater store before his promotion to department manager at the Elkhart store. The manager of the Elkhart store’s deli News Briefs Hastings sisters pageant finalists Hastings sisters Michelle Sue Endres. 15, and Joyelle Marie Endres, 12, are Finalists in two separate state pageants. Michelle, an eighth grader at Hastings Middle School, has been selected as one of 85 finalists in the Miss Michigan American Co-ed Pageant. Joyelle, a sixth grader at the middle school, is one of 75 Finalists in the Miss American Pre­ teen Pageant. The girls are the daughters of Warren and Susan Steele and Darrell and Mary Endres, all of Hastings. Both girls will compete in the pageants June 15 and 16 in Lansing. ‘Grease’curtain goes up tonight The Hastings High School musical production of "Grease” will open at 8 p.m. tonight at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Otltcr performances arc scheduled for the same times Friday and Saturday. Directors of the performances are Mary Martha Melendy and Patricia LaJoye. Tickets, at $4 for adult and $3 for students and senior citizens, are available from any Hastings High School choir student or at the door. Cope Support group to meet The Cope Support Group for people who have lost loved ones or friends meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8. For more information, call 852-1629, 852-9291 or 852-0840. Genealogy Society to meet tonight The Barry County Geneaology Society will meet at 7 p.m. tonight al the Hastings Public Library. Guests and members arc being asked to bring scissors and glue slicks. Obituaries and local newspaper stories from 1884 will be pasted on file card: for future use by researchers. The society is open to anyone in­ terested in discovering their roots. A voluntary SI donation is collected at each meeting. John Horaney Dolton student wins in pageant Marie Scott, 17. a junior at Delton High School, finished among the top 2 percent of contestants at the Cities of America National Teen Pageant in Orlando, Fla. Scott earned a trophy for her accomplishment. She won the right to compete in the na­ tional pageant by winning the Miss Con­ geniality and Miss Photogenic awards in the local contest in Grand Rapids last fall. Scott, who stands 6 feet tall, says she hopes io be a model and study cosmetology some day. Three blood drives collect 237 pints The last three blood drives in Barry County have collected a total of 237 pints, according to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. A drive Jan. 8 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton netted 72 pints, 80 were collected Dec. 15 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and the most recent drive, al St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings, collected 85 pints. Senior complex closer to reality Gospel concert set at area church BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! merchandise clerk and worked at the Albion Felpausch store before his promotion to department manager. Steve Howe, the frozen food and dairy department manager, is a 13-year Felpausch veteran. Howe started in the company aa a carry-out and worked as a cashier. He worked in the dairy department of the Hastings store before his promotion to department manager. Susan Stine, with 10 years of experience as a Felpausch health and beauty care specialist, will serve the store as general merchandise department manager. Stine’s most recent assignment before her promotion was at the Ptnnfield Felpausch in Battie Creek. Ralph Bradley will serve the store as lead maintenance specialist. Bradley has ex­ perience with other companies in the Elkhart area in the area of general maintenance, as well as operating his own business. department is Kathy Myers. Myers has been a deli department manager with other super­ market companies, as well as having restaurant managemem experience. The bakery manager for the store will be Julie Bassett. Bassett has been employed by Felpausch since 1973. Before her promotion, she was assigned to the bakery department of the Hastings store. Bill Lipps has been named front end manager of the store. His responsibilities in­ clude the operation of the check-out area and the service counter. Lipps has been with Felpausch since 1981 and has worked as a carry-out, night manager and as day grocery manager before his promotion this department manager position. The grocery department and night stock crew will be under the direction of Russell Face. Face has worked for Felpausch for 12 years and has served as a carry-out, general Postal clerk becomes believer in seat belts Postal clerk Terry Mix of the U.S. Post Of­ fice in Hastings, recently learned the hard way that seat belts save lives. Mix, who lives in Vermontville, earlier this month received from Postmaster Charlie Johnson a "Saved by the Belt” certificate and a license plate drawing attention to the notion. The recognition comes after Mix was in­ volved in an accident on Nashville Highway struck two trees. He said that one tree hit across the wind­ shield and dashboard of the car, crushing the roof, dash and steeing wheel. The other land­ ed near the head rest where he was driving. The “Saved by the Belt” award is given by the Michigan Coalition for Safety Belt Use. Recycling in Barry Couniy (RiBC) has been awarded a $14,900.75 Quality of Life Bond Grant under the $800 million bond program for Resource Recovery Education. This grant will be matched with $4,960.25 from the Hastings ^.^anitary Service, demonstrating how petals: <ntarpri.se and a non-profit organization cart'work together, said RiBC coordinator Jane Norton. The grant will provide educational materials to promote a satellite recycling site in Woodland, Freeport and Yankee Springs, and a permanent site at the Hastings Transfer Station. These new sites will make recycling more available and convenient for Barry County residents. Teacher in-service training in the stale’s new WISE (Waste Information Series Educa­ tion) Curriculum for Barry Couniy schools is also provided for in the grant. Presentations Teny Mix Weekly Lenten luncheons set This year St. Rose Church will be has for the weekly Lenten luncheons and services on Thursday, beginning March 1. The lunches will be held in the parish hall beneath the church and the services will be held in the church. The lunch will be from noon to 12:25. Five minutes will be allowed to go to the church and begin the service at 12:30. The services should conclude at 12:55 or a few minutes earlier. This planned schedule should make it possi­ ble for many to join other members of the community during their regular noon lunch breaks. A free will offering for the lunch will be Big Band dinner reset at Lakewood A Lakewood High School Jazz Band dinner dance that was planned for last Friday night has been rescheduled for this Saturday at 7 p.m. Incclement weather called pff last week’s dinner and dance. A spaghetti dinner will start the even­ ing this Saturday, with live piano music, and the jazz ensemble will start perform­ ing al 7:45. The event is expected to con­ clude at 9:30. There will be no cost, but donations will be accepted. Reservations may be made by calling 566-8895 or 374-8868. Bsstallealtkbsarilte ■Mt Marek 1 The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held Thurs­ day, March I, al 8 a.m. in the Conference Room. Any interested person is in­ vited to attend. accepted. The theme for the messages will be the “Beatitudes” taken from the gospel of Mat­ thew. The speakers in this order will be the Rev. Leon Pohl, St. Rose Church; Rev. Robert Mayo, Hope United Methodist Church; Rev. Steve Reid, Love Inc.; Rev. Philip Brown, First United Methodist Church; Rev. Kent Keller, First Presbyterian Church; and Rev. Michael Anton, Grace Lutheran Church. Musk will be provided by members of the respective churches. The luncheons continue for six successive Thursdays. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings has received a grant from the Michigan Department of Commerce to under­ take a strategic planning process. Discussion of this project will be included on the agenda of the regular City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 28,1990. Sharon Vickery Hastings City Clerk FREE CITY OF HASTINGS HEARING TEST Notice of Board off Review Deb Youngsma MA, CCC-A of Thomapple ENT Associates will be providing FREE hearing screens on: Wednesday, February 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday. March 2nd from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon 915 West Green Street Hastings. MI 945-3888 ' * V- Blue Cross Participating Hearing Aid Provider George and Nadine Speas went to Detroit to meet a new granddaughter recently. The young lady. Melissa Suzanne Hulett, was bom Jan. 30 in Ford Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds. 5 ounces. Her parents are Jim and Jan Speas Hulett. Melissa’s other grandparents, the Rev. Jim and Linda Hulett, formerly of Lakewood United Methodist Church, now live in Sparta. Melissa is the fourth child and the second daughter of Jim an Jan Hulett. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society members held their February Missionary Din­ ner last Wednesday. Lillian Vandecarr and Dorene Shoemaker served Swiss steak to the 30 people who attended the monthly event. The dinner is at noon on the second Wednes­ day of each month. The Rev. George Speas has recovered from his ear and throat problem. Muriel Pierce is suffering from an inflamation of the larnyx and did not attend church Sunday because she was under doctor's orders not to speak. A “World Day of Prayer” service for Lakewood area churches will be held at Lakewood Urated Methodist Church on Fri­ day, March 2, at I p.m. The theme of the ser­ vice this year will be “Pattern for Prayer.” Kilpatrick Uniied Brethren, Zion Lutheran, Woodland Uniied Methodist. Woodgrove Parish and Woodbury United Brethren chur­ ches all have representatives on the committee planning the event. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall after the meeting. A nursery will be provided. Dorene Shoemaker is staying home this week with upper respiratory problems. Dorothy Schaibly reports that “about a dozen” kids are coming regularly to the “Good News Club” she is sponsoring Wednesday afternoons after school. She now has several VCR tapes the children can check out aad take home for one week. She has checked each tape for Biblkan accuracy before giving them to the children. This selec­ tion of the Good News Club program will end April 11. Each meeting includes hymn sing­ ing, a story and a craft. Carol Enz fell on icc while getting her mail Wednesday. Although she has stitches in her head, she has been able to drive and go where she wants since the acciden:. On Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, 23 “Keenagrn ” of Lakewood United Methodist Church carpooled from the church to Grand Rapids, where they had lunch at a restaurant witfl a famous candy shop and soda foundtain on Flaintield Avenue. Lakewood Ministerial Association has an­ nounced the schedule for the annual “Round Robin” Lenten services. The host pastor and the assigned preacher will plan the worship format for each service. The host church will furnish an organist/pianist, special musk and refreshments. The first 1990 combined Lenten service will be held Sunday. March 4. at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Ben Ridder speaking at Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church on Daven­ port Road and M-66. The Sunday. March II. service will be Rev. Bob Kersten at Zion Lutheran; March 18, Rev. George Speas at Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa; April I, Rev. Keith McIver al Woodland Uniied Methodist; April 8, Rev. Brian Allbright at First Congregational: and the Good Friday Service April 13 will be Rev. Alan Sellman at Central United Methodist in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. In a letter recently received, Beale Bruhl (who has spent the last two summers in Woodland while she worked on the restora­ tion of the Mkhigan State Capitol Building) said she is now working on making stencils for restoring the original painting to the walls and ceiling of the Mkhigan State House of Representatives Chamber. She does not think she will be able to come to Lansing when the stencils are applied, however, because of prior commitments. She is taking some classes to fitfther her knowledge and skills in historic restoration at a New York art school. The Woodland Gospel Singers end “Crottwork,” a gospel quartet from the Kalamazoo area, will present a joint concert at Lakewood Uniied Methodist Church Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Everyone in the Lakewood area is familiar with the popular Woodland Gospel Singers. They have been singing and playing southern gospel-type music throughout western Michigan for around 10 years and in the last few years, have traveled into other nearby stales. They are members of the Michigan Gospel Musk Association. Three members of Crosswork, Denny Crawford, Bob Jones and Chuck Kidd, sang with Jerry Wilkerson as the Bob Jones Quartet for about a year until Jerry Wilkerson had to leave the group. He has since been replaced by Ellen Crawford and the quartette is now known as “Crosswork.” They sing reguarly in the Kalamazoo area aad have appeared once previously in Lakewood at a benefit con­ cert al Lakewood High School. RIBC receives $14,900 grant came through with three broken ribs, a broken shoulder blade and chest injuries. Mix said he was traveling on Nashville Highway at about 55 mph when his car hit a patch a water and began to “hydroplane." The vehicle went airborne, roof first and The Woodland Gospel Singers and the Crouwork Quartet will perform jointly in concert at the Lakewood Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. of ...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Julie Bassett Jan. 7. It could have been serious, but he A 16-uniI senior citizens’ apartment complex is a step closer to reality with the action last week by the Woodland Village Council. The council unanimously voted to vacate three streets in the area of the pro­ posed project. None of the three streets physically exist, but they were platted in old maps of the village. T-<mes Lakin of Portland is the de. eloper of the project, in which plans call for the one-story apartments to be constrv" cd at a site on the northeast cor­ ner of the village. (( NEWS Steve Howe Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Review of the CITY OF HASTINGS, will meet on Monday, March 12, Tuesday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 14, from 9.00 a.m. to 1200 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 1990 Assess­ ment Roll. Taxpayers wishing Io appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468 for an appointment Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: hriiw; COMMERCIAL................................ 50.00 INDUSTRIAL...................................50.00 RESIDENTIAL................................. 47.13 DEVELOPMENTAL........................ 50.00 PERSONAL..................................... 50.00 FACTOR 1.00 1.00 1.00 to 1.25 1.00 1.00 SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clerk and programs to community groups and organizations will continue to be available during the grant year for resource recovery education. In addition to support from the Stale of Mkhigan. RiBC continues to be a grass-roots level effort. Volunteers donate their time and talents to maintain the three permanent sites — Pastoor’s Family Market in Middleville, the fire station parking lot in Hastings, and the Barry Transfer Station in Delton. Recycling clear glass bottles and jars, metal food cans, aluminum, plastic milk jugs, used motor oil, and newspapers, protects the en­ vironment, saves natural resources, saves disposal costs, and reduces the amount of land used for landfills, Norton said. For further information on recycling, call 623-5546. Census workers sought In area The U.S. Census Bureau has opened a district office in Lansing and included in the district are Allegan, Barry, Clinton. Eaton, lagham, Ionia and Livingston counties. The Census Bureau is looking for several hundred persons to work out-of-doors as 1990 census takers near their home areas. Office workers are also needed al the Lansing office to be data transcribers, clerks and telephone workers. All of these persons are the key to a complete and successful census. Census workers must pass a 30-mmute test, have a car in good working condition, be a Uniied Stales citizen, and be 18 years old (or 16 and over with a high school diploma or equivalent work experience). Those who reside in the district’s counties and would like to learn more abou employ­ ment opportunities with the Census Bureau, may call collect to the Lansing district office al (517) 887-6000. Legal Notices Imw uettow February 6. 1990 Meeting called to order ol 7:30 p.m. All board members present, along with 7 WKMTBAQK BALK MORTGAGE SALE. Default ho* bwn mod* In th* condition* ol o mortgage mod* by David G. Kolp to Hotting* Savings 4 loan FA Mortgagee. dated Oc­ tobar 3. 1964, ond recorded an October 4. 1964. in Uber 361. on Pag* 429. lorry County Register of Deeds OHlc*. Michigan. on which Mortgage there it cfaimat1 to be due on principle, escrow and in­ terest at th* dot* hereto th* sum of Sixteen Thou•and Four Hundred Five and 04/100 (16.405.04) Dollar* Including Interest at fifteen (15%) percent o*r annum. Under the pourer of sal* contained in said Mor­ tgage ond th* stotule in such cos* mod* and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sol* of th* Mortgaged premises. or some pari of them, at public *al*. at th* East steps of Hi* Barry County Courthouse, Hostings. Michigan at 10:30 o’clock a.m. on Tues­ day, March 6. 1990. Sold premises or* situated in th* Village of Woodland. County of Barry. Michigan, ond ar* described os: lot Nine of Block Two of tn* Village of Woodland mro-Ung to th* recorded plat thereof, os record­ ed In liber 1 ol Plats on Pag* 21. being in Town 4 North, Rang* 7 West. Excepting th* East 12 1/2 Th* redemption period shall be six month* from th* dot* of such sal*. unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. In which cos* th* redemption p*eioc shall be 30 day* from th* dote of such sal*. Dated: February 5. 1990 HASTINGS SAVINGS & IOAN. FA Mortgage* BY: Jeffrey L. Youngsma Il’s Attorney Drafted by: J*ffr*y I. Youngsma Siegel. Hudson. Gee 8 Fisher 607 North Broodway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 O7’) resident*. Minute* of January meeting read ond approved. Treasurer* report and tax report* given. Moved, supported ond carried to withdraw from BPOH Joint Ambulance Service Agreement effec­ tive 3-31-90. Moved, supported ond carried to accept Gull Lake Ambulance Agreement for on* year trial for BB.942.14. Approved a section of Gurd Rd. os o Natural Beauty Rood. Accepted 315.730.50 lor 1990 Ford LTD for police Bills approved in the following amounts: General Fund 3979.13. Hickory Fir* 31,755.63, Polk* Fund 34,320. 47 plus all payroll*. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer (2/22) Monday. February 12. 1990 Seven board member* present and one resident. Supervisor reported all hi* description of the property i* on the computer. Robert Casey we* sem to represent the township at Hope Township meeting on sewage project. WSA Wild Systems America Inc. on the sppltcation be denied Industrial Facility Exemptions a certificate. Committee was appointed on purchasing a copy machine. Committee was appointed on purchasing blinds Discussion on North Star Cableviskm. Pay all outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum ■ clerk Altered by: Richard C Thomas • Supervisor (2/22) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 22. 1990 Police seek trio who robbed, beat elderly woman by Jeff Kaczmarczyk • - ..... . J Staff Writer CASTLETON TWP. - Ar. 83-year-old woman was alone last Thursday when three robbers broke into her mobile home, beat her severely and stole all the money she had in the world. The battered woman, who wasn't found for several hours, was treated for cuts and bruises Friday at Pennock Hospital and released. Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post have no suspects and are asking for help in locating the three men. The woman, who lives alone, was at her home in Thornapple Lake Estates mobile home park when the three pried open her front door sometime after 11:15 p.m. Thurs­ day, said Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson. "They broke into the trailer, the three sub­ jects, and demanded money," Anderson said. "Apparently they knew someone was there." "They assaulted her and took between SI75 and S200," he said. "They only asked for money. They didn't take anything else." One of the men hit her repeatedly in the face and upper body and threatened to kill her, Anderson said. "She was struck by one individual. He kept hitting her and asking for money," Anderson said. "She lives on a pension. That was all the money she had," Anderson said. The victim suffered a "very large" black eye that hemorrhaged and "very large" bruises on her chin in addition to other facial in­ juries, Anderson said. One of the men, whom police suspect she may have known, wore a mask during the robbery. The others were not masked. . , nnnk ” book," he said. The robbers pulled the telephone wires out of the wall before leaving to prevent her from Michigan Slate Police are searching for three men who robbed and beat an elderly woman in her home last Thursday night near Thornapple Lake.The composite drawings (above) were made of two suspects. A third wore a silk slocking mask during the robbery and assault. Slate Police are asking anyone with information in the case to contact them at the Hastings Post. Police said they do not know if the three were local residents. Two of the men actively participated in the robbery. The third watched the crime as it progressed but took no part, Anderson said. "One guy just sat down and was reading a ' calling police. "When they left, she was so afraid they were still out there, she sat in the trailer until she was discovered the next morning," An­ derson said. A neighbor Friday morning noticed some­ thing unusual about the victim's home and called the victim's sister who lives nearby. - Anderson said the victim normally wears a Lifeline device around her neck to summon emergency help in the event of an accident. But she had removed it earlier. "She had taken it off so she could clean her necklaces," Anderson said. "If she had the Lifeline, she could have called for help." Police said all of the suspects appeared to be in their 30s and were dressed neatly. One suspect is described as in his late 30s, 6-foot tall, about 180 pounds with wavy, well-groomed hair and a mustache. A second suspect is in his early 30s, 5-foot 9-inches tall, possibly taller, with a medium build and a low-pitched voice. The third suspect, who wore a light-col­ ored, silk stocking mask over his head, ap­ peared to be in his late 30s. The victim de­ scribed him as about 5-foot 8- to 10-inches tall with a heavy build, weighing about 200 pounds. The victim told police he had a "vicious" sounding voice that sounded "bigger" than the man Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings. Three charged in burglaries in Gun Lake, Caledonia by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Three suspects have been charged in issued warrants last week, charging Neslund with breaking and entering at Sam's Other Joint. Neslund, of 100 Arlington St, now lodged in the Kent County Jail, also is being charged in Kent County with breaking and entering Marker Implement He also faces charges in Allegan County for larceny of a connection with the break-ins of two businesses in February and a house burglary last month in the Gun Lake and Caledonia areas. Police believe the suspects are responsible, with others, for burglaries at Sam's Other Joint near Gun Lake and Marker Implement in Caledonia burglary in Ute Road Jan. 16. Follow-up observer lips Feb. 3 and with a home 300 block of Yankee Springs investigations and silent led to several arrests on numerous charges, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post arrested Middleville resident James Neslund, 24, and two area teens in Kent County just hours after the break-ins at Sam's Other Joint and Marker Implement The Barry Couniy Prosecutor's office snowmobile. Because of information provided by Neslund and silent observer tips, arrest warrants also were issued last week for Wesley S. Ayers, of 725 S. Bassett Lake Road, Middleville, on burglary charges in connection with the break-in at Sam's Other Joint. Both Neslund and Ayers face preliminary exam Friday in 56th District Court on the felony offenses. Information provided also led to arrest warrants being issued for a 20-year-old Middleville resident on charges of breaking and entering a home Jan. 16 in the 300 block of Yankee Springs Road. 04417484 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. XII5 S. Jefferson, l ather Um Puhi. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4 3(1 p.m.; Sunday Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Colant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 'MX-XtMU Kenneth W Garner. Pastor. James R Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:31) AWANA High Y<mth ill«>u*enun Hall). Adult Bible Sludy and Prayei 7 X 30 p in. (Adult Choir) Saturday IO to 11 a in Kings Kids (Children's CImiii I. Surah} morn­ ing sen ice hro.idc.isi WIKI! FULSI CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where 'a Christian experience nukes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice. 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship: 6 p.m. Wedncsda} Prayer. - - HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Sute Road. Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for alt ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery A microwave oven, a TV, a telephone and electric blankets alt worth over S50O, were reported stolen in the burgl ary. In that burglary, a silent observer tip led authorities to a 63-year-old Middleville man with a microwave oven stolen from the home. The 63-year-old man told police he bought the microwave oven three weeks ago from Neslund, who had gotten it from the younger Middleville resident, whose name has not been released pending arrest and arraignment Deputies said the 20-year-old resident told the older man the items were personal property he had stashed in the woods along Yankee Springs Road. Acting on the information, authorities obtained search warrants and searched Neslund's apartment, finding other items believed to be stolen in the Jan. 16 house burglary and beer taken from Sam's Other Joint in the Feb. 3 break-in. Police were alerted to the break-in at Sam's Other Joint, 2412 S. Briggs Road, when the burglars broke a window and tripped a silent burglar alarm. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies and Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post arrived to find burglars used a board to smash open a rear door window. Burglars did not touch a money box or cash left in the register, but they removed two and a half cases of beer, worth S54, from the restaurant. Later that morning, troopers from Wayland captured the three in connection with the burglary at Marker Implement, 9670 Cherry Valley Road. Troopers arrested the three with property taken from the Caledonia business, authorities said. Authorities also have connected Neslund with the theft of a snowmobile, reported missing Jan. 5 from the Gun Lake Inn. It was recovered two days later when Neslund called police to report a missing snowmobile south of Hastings. Deputies recovered the snowmobile and found traces of a gold fabric on the handle­ bars. A matching set of gloves were recovered from Neslund's apartment during the police search. Previously Neslund was arrested in June 1989 on charges of forging a bad check. In August he was sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail after pleading guilty to reduced charges. He was free on probation when the burglaries took place. The 20-year-old Middleville suspect is on probation for stealing a set of tires from a car al McKibben’s Used Cars on Yankee Springs Road in October 1987. In November 1988, he pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking a parked car while camping in July. One of the juveniles arrested in connection with the burglaries was placed in the Allegan County Youth Home. Another was released to the custody of his parents. Police are investigating a third teen who was involved in the theft of the snowmobile in January. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, provided. Sunday Evening Service 239 ””n E. c North “ *■ Si., c‘ Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 25 - 8:45. Church School (all ages): 10:00. Holy Conununion. AAL Branch. Thursday, Feb. 22 • 7:30 Sr. Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday, Feb. 24 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 26 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tues­ day. Feb. 27 - 9:30 Wordwatchers. Ash Wednesday. Feb. 28 1:00-4:00 Organ Study: 7:30 Holy Communion. at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teea Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. W'irth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. HASTINGS FIRST Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, day Mu» 11 a.m. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Feb. 25 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30, Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Confirma­ tion Classes; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fellowship; 7:30 New Members ' a. at the Manse. 1004 W. c en St. Monday. Feb. 26 - ■’•jd Mission Committee Meeting. Tuesday. Feb. 27 - 7:30 Sermon Formation Group. Wednesday. Feb. 28 - 9:30 Women's Association Board Meeting; 7:30 Chancel Cnoir prac­ tice. Thursday. March I - 12:00 - Lenten Luncheons begin at St. Rose of Lima church. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: Farm Business E\:Er Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Hotting* ond loke Odeito Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mile east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30: Sunday Evening Family Hour al 6:00. CHURCH OF TH L NAZARENE. 1716 Noah Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour: 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service: 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Delton Area Hotting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED 1952 N Broodway • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■'Prescriptions ' • 110 S. JcHerton - 94$ 3429 HASTIHGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER CLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Hd Hatfirsgs, Michigan s________________ __ _____________ ________________________> 1225 UL Slim ST. (ftottomcOonaKs) CALL TODAY 948-8288 -HASTinCS HASTINGS - Cutting ind pasting will be the order of the evening at the next Barry County Genealogy Society meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the 1990 HOURS: xi. thru Fri. SATELLITE SEOVICE< DEALER SEED DAYS — NOTICE conforming lots. 2) a hearing for an Appeal of Zoning Administrator Building Inspectors Decision by Isa Shultz relating to Iso's Farm Ser­ vice. 4711 Tillotson Lake Rd., Hastings, Mi.. Section 2, Hope Township. Hearings to be held on Monday, February 26.1990. 7:00 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Rd. Interested persons desiring io present their views upon the requests will bo given the opportunity to be heard either ver­ bally or in writing. WeiliiCMla} Prayer Bible 7 p ni. Richard H. Lelnaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator PICK UP TIME SEED PICK UP DAYS MARCH 1 THROUGH 15 Nashville Area I. (ARILS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR UOCAL PAYCO REPRESENTATIVE CATHOLIC • PUBLIC NOTICE • St. R«»c Catholic Church. HaMiniis Sulurdav Ma** 6:30 p.m. Sundai Muss 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Nut (Mwaho BN«tiat sbaafeMstjIe Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct: 1) a hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Kirk H. Pasche, 4250 Cloverdale Rd., Delfon, Mi.. Section 21, Hope-Township. Consideration will be given to establish loke lots as non­ Branham. Phone 623-22X5. Sun- of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS They then moved to Ml Vernon, Ohio where she was as assistant matron of the kitchen and dining room for six years at Mt Vernon Academy. They moved back to the family farm i n December of 1947, and they had operated an adult foster care home for the part 18 yean. She was a member of the Urbandale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mrs. Willison is survived by her husband, Earl; one daughter, Mrs. James (Virginia) Grubbs of Delton; one son, David Willison of Mountain Home, North Carolina; six grand­ children; three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 16 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Ivan Blake of the Urbandale SDA Church officiating. Burial was at the East Hick­ ory Cornen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Urbandale SDA Church Building Fund. Enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. MW,40WH, DAVE...at 845-3*12 For further information contact the Zoning Administrator at the Township office 948-2464 Tuesdays 6 a.m. to 11 o.m. or the applications aro available for public inspection during regular office hours Wednesdays 9 o.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Imuionca for your Ide. Homo. Buimett ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOME G.Othia Wfltboa DELTON - G. Olivia Willison, 79 of 3431 Boyes Road, Delton passed away Wednesday, February 14, 1990 at home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Willison was born on October 7,1910 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of George and Carrie (Frey) Stagg. She moved to Battle Creek with her parents in 1915. After her marriage to Earl Willison, August22,1929, the couple moved to Berrien Springs in 1931 where her husband finished college in 1937. Since 1908 HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Ray L. Morgenthaler NASHVILLE - Ray L. Morgenthaler, 87 of 8210 Bivens Road, Nashville passed away Friday, February 16,1990at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Morgenthaler was born August 25,1902 in Nashville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morgenthaler. He was raised in Nashville, attending the McKelvey School of Nashville. He was married to Hazel (Kinne), June 5, 1929 in Nashville where they lived on a farm their entire lifetime. Mr. Morgenthaler farmed most of his life, also worked for Barry County Road Commis­ sion for 17 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Mr. Morgenthaler is survived by one son, Calvin of Nashville. He was preceded in death his wife, Hazel in 1986; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 19 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church or Commission on Aging. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Comploia Prescription Service For your... • Individual Health Laura A. Goodenough LAKE ODESSA - Laura A. Goodenough, 53, of 1481 Clarksville Road, Lake Odessa and formerly of Hastings passed away Thursday, February 15, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Goodenough was born on February 23, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Levi and Lois (Rowley) Fry. She was raised in Grand Rapids, Binghamton, New York and Hastings and attended schools in those communities. She lived most of her life in the Hastings and Fretport areas, living at her present address in Lake Odessa for the past year. Her employment included: Foster care homes. Shamrock Tavern in Freeport, Goulds Restaurant, Trio Cafe and the Hastings Table Company, all former businesses in Hastings. Mrs. Goodenough is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, David and Mary Fry of Lake Odessa, Rick and Tressa Goodenough of Freeport, Robert and Cindy Goodenough of Hawaii, Terry Goodenough of Kentwood and Jeff Goodenough of Prairieville; four daught­ ers, Mrs. Gordon (Gloria) Hignite of Kent­ wood, Mrs. Craig (Bea) Jones of Rockford, Mrs. Tip (Sue) McClelland of Hastings and Verna Goodenough ofPlainwell; 19 grandchib dren; one sister, Pearl Stratton of Hastings; three brothers, Phillip Fry, James Fry, both of Binghamton, New York and Levi Fry, Jr. of Tornado, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy and Lois Fry and two brothers, Elton and Dan Fry. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Ionia. Hastings Public Library. Guests and members are asked to bring scissors and glue sticks. Obituaries and local newspaper stories from 1884 will be pasted on file cards for future use INSURANCE COVERAGE • Group Health • Retirement Lewis O. Rickies DELTON - Lewis O. “Buddy” Rickies, 82, of 108 South Grove Street, Delton passed away Wednesday, February 14, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center where he had been a patient for eight days. Mr. Rickies was bom May 14,1907 in Battle Creek, the son of Elmer and Bertha (Simmons) Rickies. He moved with his parents to the Delton address in 1950. In later years he was a helper with the former Tessman Electric and Appliance Service in Delton. He was also the “Breakroom Coordinator” at Felpausch in Delton for many years. He was honor uy fire­ man with the B.P.H. Fire Department in Delton and a bat boy for several of the Delton area modified Softball teams. He is survived by his family rnd the entie Delton Community. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 17 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at the Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buddy Rickie Memorial Fund. IHtUl.lM; AM) BAM I ELI) I XII El* METHODIST CHI Rt HES. Rev Muix Horn otlicialinp Banlichl ( nitvd Methodist Cluirch Suruki} Siluxtl Church Mi-lhiHii-l The Assyria Township Board of Review will conduct its organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall. This meeting is to correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Tentative factors are as follows: Agricultural............................ 1.000000 Commercial........................... 1.000000 Resident! al............................. 1.000000 Developmental......................1.000000 Personal..................................1.000000 The Board of Review will meet the public for assessment review at the Assyria Township Hall on the following dates: Monday, March 12*3 p.m. to 9 P niTuesday, March 13 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Board will address questions and concerns on these two dates. A.J. Robinson Decatur, Ml 616-423-7166 Jack Sipple Shelbyville, Ml 616-672-7615 Carl Minnis Webberville, Ml 517-521-3607 Larry Haywood Hastings, Ml 616-948-8362 Mary E. Nordbrock Gobles, Ml 616-628-4324 FOR EXACT DATES AND TIMES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 — Page 7 Humorists say trends in comedy changing Johnson-Porritt engagement told Clarissa L Johnson and John E. Porritt arc announcing their engagement and forthcom­ ing wedding. T hey arc both from the Hastings area. The wedding is planned for March 31 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. E. woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. A reception will follow. No gifts, please, money tree. Marriage licenses announced Richard Green, 43. Woodland and Kim Mary, 31. Woodland. Everett DeWaync Gallup. 47, Hastings and Kathleen Eileen Farr. 41. Hastings. Kevin Ray Branch, 32, Deltc.? and Christine Ann Bales, 31. Delton. Fred Robert Kennedy. 22, Freeport and Susan Elizabeth Replogle. 18, Freeport. MOUNT PLEASANT (AP) - When it comes to humor, if it is gruesome, belittles women or is low key. we love it, i Central Michigan University professor who studied what made college students laugh said last week. Mrs. Colvin marks her 89th birthday Feb. 11 Ina Colvin of 627 N. Hanover St., Hastings, celebrated her 89th birthday Feb. 11 with a surprise party at the Tick Tock Restaurant. The "surprise" was questionable, as she staled when she arrived "I may be old, but I’m not dumb." There were 44 family members present, which included her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special guests were her brother, Lewis Bailie, who is 90 years old and her sister-in-law. Grace Colvin, who is 96 years old. Mrs. Colvin has six children, 21 grand­ children and 32 great-grandchildren. Guests came from Hastings, Grand Haven, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Troy, Northville and Dowling. Psychology professor James Carroll said students 25 yean ago disapproved of the gruesome humor widely accepted today. "Gary Larsons cartoon The Far Side' which occasionally portrays animals eating humans, is an example of gruesome humor, so are Helen Keller jokes and dead baby jokes," Carroll said. "College students 25 years ago did not endorse that kind of humor, but it seems more acceptable today." A journalism professor at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, said last week that societal anltudes have changed more than have indi­ vidual tastes. "It's more of a public acceptance," said Mel Heliuer, who teaches a course on humor. "Humor is criticism and we tend to make jokes about things that bother us, like Dan Quayle." Carroll administered the Institute for Per­ sonality and Ability Testing Humor Test of Personality to 79 college students in fall 198g. The original test was administered to 200 students by Raymond Cattail at the Uni­ versity of Illinois. Results of Carroll's study were published in the December 1989 issue of Psychological Reports. The test, created in 1963, asks subjects to respond to 150 jokes and cartoons as either funny or dull. He correlated the results with Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Call us io have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! Call 948-8051 "What we once called blue humor or hard core is being accepted today,” said Helitzer, *ho had not reviewed the study. Canoil said his study found college stu­ dents of both sexes have changed in their ap­ preciation of humor. For instance, the 1963 study indicated that 40 percent to 45 percent all students appreciated humor directed at women. That figure rose to about 70 percent cf all students in the 1988 study. "It may be that the society is more open," Carroll said. "But I don’t know how to ex­ plain the fact that men and women are begin­ ning to have similar taste in humor.” Carroll's study also found that women are finding jokes about themselves funny, such as those in the "Cathy” comic strip, and that people like low-key, controlled humor like that of comedians David Letterman and Arse­ nic Hall. Area BIRTHS: The Misak’s are parents of six children. They have 13 grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. Debora Winkler, diabetes educator, checking a diabetic support group member's blood sugar while other members socialize at a monthly support group meeting. It’sa-GIRL Jim and Jan Hulett of Detroit announce the birth of a daughter, Melissa Suzanne. Melissa was bom January 30, at Ford Hospital in Detroit. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are George and Nadine Speas of Woodland and Jim and Linda Hulett of Spana. Born Feb. 4 to Lany and Kim (James) Jachim Jr. at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Time: 6:53 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 ozs. Length: 20W inches long. Proud grandparents are Lany and Sandy James. Bom to Ted and Jamie Thompson of Hastings. Time: 12:49 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 7V4 ozs. It’sa_BOY Pennock to observe ‘Diabetes Day" March 21 has been designated as National Diabetes Awareness Day by the American Diabetes Association. It is designed to alert Americans about the seriousness of diabetes and where to turn for help. Pennock Hospital, realizing the need for diabetic education and assistance, will honor this one-day event with a diabetes product fair. Persons with diabetes and their family members are invited to speak to product representatives and review the latest products available. Bom Feb. 15 to Rebecca J. Sheldon of Hastings. Time: 10:09 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7W ozs. Bom io Larry and Pamela Cook of Hastings. Time: 8:31 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 15M ozs. Take the OUCl" out of 1 Allergy Testing Misaks to celebrate 50th anniversary Joe and Marian Misak of Caledonia will observe their golden wedding anniversary Feb. 20. The occasion was celebrated with a family dinner on Feb. 17. 12 dimensions of humor and compared the findings to the 1963 results of the same test. Also included will be blood sugar and blood pressure screening, as well as blood meter cleaning. Participating can also enjoy diabetic breakfast samples and a variety of recipes. This event, sponsored by Pennock Hospital and Pennock's Diabetic Support Group is free for anyone who wants to attend. It is schedul­ ed for March 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Conference Center of Pennock Hospital's Physician Center. For more information, call 948-3125. Has all the life gone out of your car? RENT a 1990 □ *29**per day plus mileage. (IX 100 MILES FREE) Make your reservations early! _________ OFFER GOOD THRU APRIL 1W0 HASTINGS • Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge If you've put off allergy testing, you'll be relieved to know that there’s a new, painless way to find out what Is causing your allergies. It's as easy as a simple blood test. 1455 W. State St, Hastings ■ Caff 945-9383 Now take the OUCH ou* °* *he cost. 50% OFF Allergy Screening Test ($15.00, no insurance billing please) Thomapple ENT Associates 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Ml Wednesday, Feb. 28 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ‘■■icin’ fita Mt fer Fek. 13 is Fressert Washbums celebrate 50th anniversary O.K. and Virginia Washbum of Lacey recently celebrated their 50th wedding an­ niversary with a family dinner in Bellevue. The dinner was hosted by their children. Dennis and Joanne of Alden, David and Betty of Holt, Dale and Linda of Olivet. Debra and Ron Doolittle of Springfield and Deanne and Jerry Roush of Lacey. O.K. worked as a welder steam fitter from 1949 until his retirement in 1984. Virginia has been a homemaker. The couple has lived in Lacy since 1951. Davis-Brown to wed March 31 Tom and Sonja Davis of Northville and Cleo and Lillian Brown of Vermontville are pleased to announced the approaching mar­ riage of Shari Davis to Bob Brown. Shari and Bob both graduated from Michigan Sute University last spring. r' is presently employed at Wayne State ■ jversify. Bob is employed at Camp Highftelds al Onendago. A March 31 wedding is being planned. "Music Box," a film about a dreary little num in a drearly little city, a group of dancing, ringing tuxedoes angels and a magical gift that changes everything will be shown Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. al the United Brethren in Christ Church. The church is located at 106 Cherry St. in Freeport. HOME OWNERS HEADQUARTERS Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing In a registration School District whose name Is not registered as an elector In the City or Township in which the person resides .... ” PROPOSITION II - GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be Increased by 1.38 mills (*1.38 on each $1,000.00) for two years, 1980 and 1991, for general operating purposes, including textbook, equipment, and furniture replacement, and building maintenance and repair purposes? PREMIUM CUSTOM COMPLETE DENTURE 495 I MMUUTI 0D.TUM *335 WnKMHTVM ’295 PARTIAL DENTURE *335 •All tooth and materials med moot the high standards sal by the American Dental Ass n. •Our on premises lab provides individual t efficient service. ‘Free denture consultation * examination, Hazel and Forrest Johnson of 406 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 22. They will celebrate the occasion with a family dinner on Sunday, Feb. 25. Their children are Mrs. Al (Janet) Foreman of Battle Creek, and Mrs. John (Judy) McLean of Hastings. There are six grandchildren. WHO MAY VOTE? PROPOSITION I - MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the 27.7797 mills limitation (*27.7797 on each *1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan which expired with the 1989 tax levy, be renewed lor three (3) years, 1990 to 1992, for operation purposes? WET BASEMENT? DENTURES A 60<h wedding anniversary will be observ­ ed by Vivern and Frances Cook (Hall), who were married. March I. 1930. in Freeport. The Cooks have lived most of their married years in the Lake Odessa area, where they now 'side. They will celebrate the occasion with their children and their families and would enjoy cards from their friends and relatives. NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE OF MICHIGAN Ths Election Is being held on the following proposal(s): f Johnsons to observe 60th anniversary OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: for frit Estimates CM TM F/m.- 1-M044J-4212 M OraM RapMs: 243-7170 Cooks to mark 60 married years — NOTICE — (616) 455 0810 I Buying or Improving a Loan from NBH May help you complete the deal! Whether you ore buying a new home, refinanc­ ing. or Improving the one you already own. you'll find our loan officers anxious to help. Versatility and convenience of our payment plans will meet with your approval ana aid you In making the right decision. You'll be comfortable with the people al the Na­ tional Bank ot Hastings. •l.D. Himebough ODS •O.D. While ODS •G‘ Moncewicc DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids ATIONAL ”30ank of Blastings W«it Stet* at Broadway and our Cun Lak* Oflic* M«mb«r FDIC AH Depcws Insured Up to $100,000 00 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on MARCH 26,1990 Is FEBRUARY 26,1990. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGI­ BLE to vote at the said SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons plann­ Ing to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' of­ fices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts ol Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the ap­ propriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or city in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are reigstered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Hastings, Michigan Date FEBRUARY 15, 1990. Patricia L. Endlsey Secretary, Board of Education �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 Pythons do bite! Dear Am Landers: Shame on you for not checking with jour experts on snakes before you told Hanford, "Pythons don't bite like rattlesnakes and cobras." Snakes have been my hobby for many years. I can attest to the fact that pythons arc good-natured, friendly reptiles, but they DO bite when they are startled, underfed, mishandled or tormented. One of my favorite pets is an 8-foo< Burmese python. In seven years, he never caused any problems, so when he bit my hand. I was stunned. Pythons' teeth are very sharp, and that bite was intensely painful. But it was my fault, because I let him out of his cage before feeding time, and he was hungry. The bite was not life-threatening. I simply ap­ plied some antibiotic salve and a cold pack a bring down the swelling. Here’s some advice to all snake owners: Make sure the cage is escape-proof. Allowing a snake to roam unsupervised is dangerous. .Most people know nothing about snakes. If one should suddenly appear, the natural reac­ tion is to destroy it. This is not necessary with pythons, in fact it almost always is a grave in­ justice. No name please, just — Pennsylvania Reader. Dear Penn: Thank you for the short course in herpetology. I believe the natural reaction of a person who encounters a snake in a residential area would be utter terror and an instant wish to head in another direction. Snakes have a lousy public image dating back to the Garden of Eden. If you snake fan­ ciers want to improve on it, your work is cut out for you. A son until married Dear Am Landers: Bless you for printing the letter from the mother who said she would give anything to spend just an hour alone with her son. 1 know millions of mothers saw themselves in that woman’s letter. For sure I did. I'm thankful that "Kevin" is married to a wonderfill girl. We get along beautifully, but 1 have not spent one minute alone with Kevin since the day they married. He is thoughtful and sensitive, but 1 wouldn’t dream of men­ tioning this for fear of offending his wife. He has, on occasion, invited his father for over­ night trips with other male friends, but of course a mother doesn't fit in such outings. We had a daughter who died in infancy. Kevin is our only child. 1 am reminded of that old saying, "A son is a son ’til he takes a wife, but a daughter is a daughter all of her life.” Need this be? — Tomoto. Dear Tomoto: 11 need not be, dear, but that’s the way it is in the majority of cases. A sensitive, generous daughter-in-law will go out of her way to see that her husband spends a little private lime with his mother, even if it’s only an hour or two. All that is needed is a reminder. Perhaps this column will plant the seed. Ann Landers A grandmother's prayer Dear Ann Landers: You've primed many letters and offered much of your own advice on this subject. How do you like this approach? Here is a grandmother's prayer for all occa­ sions: Dear Lord, please help me always to know exactly how my grandchildren should be brought up — and keep it to myself. — The Buttoned Lip in Arlington, Va. Dear Buttoned: Beautiful. This prayer should be in the pocket of every granny when she goes to see her grandchildren. It will assure her of a warm welcome and an invita­ tion to come back soon. ‘Well spouses’ are heroes Dear Am Landers: As the well spouse of a chronically ill husband. 1 am angered by the letter from your friend and former colleague. He loves caring for his disabled spouse 24 hours a day and say 24 hours is not enough. I would like to know what he does for her. Does he drain her catheter bag twice a day, clean it when it leaks, change it every eight to 10 days? Does he bathe her in bed, as best he can, because it’s so difficult to get her into a bath or shower? Does be have to dress her. diaper her. lift her from the bed to the wheelchair to the electric lounge chair and do the same at night? Does he feed her and get no response as to whether its tasty, hot, cold, sal­ ty, raw or inedible? Does she say thank you? I could go no and on, because I’d like to know what that wonderful man is dealing with. 1 am the principal care-giver of a 55-yearold former pilot. Bob was lucky. He flew for United Airlines, and their insurance and health coverage policy is terrific. Bob was stricken with multiple sclerosis and is now totally disabled. His four daughters do not remember how tall he is of what his laugh sounded like. He has given up all decision­ making and doesn’t care it is is day or night. He answers in monosyllables or not at all. He shows no emotion except anger when he has trouble with his talking books. (1 forgot to tell you that he is legally blind.) 1 haven’t even mentioned sex, because that ended with the onset of the disease, and I’ve forgotten what it is. Does your friend and former colleague have help, or is he doing it alone? Most of the care­ givers 1 know do it along because home health care is terribly expensive and not covered by Medicare or private insurance. 1 read the book "Mainstay" by Maggie Strong (publisher: Little, Brown) and con­ tacted the author. I then started a support group here in town, and five to seven of us get together every month to enjoy our triumphs and share our tragedies. Your friend suggests that the couple go everywhere together, in­ cluding support groups. My husband leaves the nouse only for medical treatment and is confused in crowds. Would your friend have me stay home loo? 1 was asked to serve on the board of the newly-formed Well Spouse Foundation. This gave me the opportunity to spend a weekend with other well spouses from all over the United States. I now know that I am not alone and that there are others who are much worse off. The part of your former colleague's letter that stopped me cold was when he said he so enjoyed his disabled wife's company that 24 hours was "not enough." Let me tell you, Ann, 24 hours is more than enough. Please encourage other well spouses who may not feel as blessed as your friend to read "Mainstay" and have them contact the Well Spouse Foundation, P.O. Box 58022. Pitt­ sburgh, Pa. 15209. Yes, Ann, you may use my name. — Midge Tuxill, Geneva. N.Y. Dear Midge: Your lettr could have been written only by someone who is living through the experience. You really laid it on the line, and I thank you. Our telephone con­ versation was just like you letter — realistic, no whining, simply addressing the problems. Hundreds of well spouses wrote to me, and I am filled with admiration for all those people who, like you, tackle their Herculean jobs day after day with not a shred of self-pity. I know you don't want to hear this, but you are heroes, each and every one. All 1 can say is God bless you, and may He give you the strength to carry on. Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (in Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Members of the winning Hastings team in the “Math Counts" dl st riel competition Monday at Western Michigan University were (from left) eighth graders David Hammond, Brandl Bye, Dana Ferris, Matt Johnston and Scott Krueger. Hastings students win ‘Math Counts’ contest Five eighth graders at Hastings Middle School took first place in the team round of the "Math Counts" district finals Monday in Kalamazoo. Brandi Eye, Scott Krueger, Dana Ferris, Matt Johnson and alternate David Hammond earned the right to compete in the state finals March 17 at Michigan State University. In individual efforts, Eye finished first among 24 students overall and she was first in the top 10 "countdown" round. Krueger was third overall and third in the countdown. Real estate transfers include Ross and Betty Amon of Lansing to Romaine and Kim Davis; Milo and Bonietta Reed of Saranac to Cornelious and Doris Vierzen; Roger Baley of Freeport to Michael and Cheryl Moltmaker; and Gerald and Viola Knapp of Lansing to James and Delores Stank of Sunfield. Robert W. Gierman of Sebewa returned Feb. 13 from a visit to Florida with his brother, Maurice Gierman, and wife Vera. The Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church was well decorated with a variety of valentines made by children in the "Wonderful Wednesday" program Feb. 7. The children in groups made large valentines and decorated jumbo cookies for each of the people on the church staff. The Lakewood School Project Graduation Committee chairmen held a meeting at the high school Feb. 12. The date for the party has been set for May 29, with the graduates leaving immediately after graduation. Mmce&So,stophy! February 26 to dheaa financial aenaguatar, too, all week long March 2 Monday: Checking service!; Dimension Account* —a complete grou p of checking and credit services. join ua for the ribboo-cutting ceremonies ting at 9-30 tun. Monday. Or stop by any time |bout the Wu^k, 9:30 un. to 5 pan. and register Tuesday: Savings products; CDs; Investment services. Wednesday: Retirement planning; IRAs. Thursday: Advantage Fifty Account* —a special group of services designed for those over age 50. Lres oHNd Kent Financial Corporation Common awarded each day, Monday through Friday. I Print Drawing ' shares of OH Kent Financial Corporation tjnStock, awarded Saturday, March 3. Friday: Personal Loans; Mortgages. It’s a week-long celebration because we want you to get to know us — and share in the service and convenience Old Keshas to offer. So pleaK stop by and say hello! <XOU>KRNT Common Seme. Uncommon Service? EQUAL! <ITv LENDER their scores on the American Junior High School Mathematics examination. They were joined in the district competition at WMU by teams from five other schools. Serving as chaperone for the trip to Kalamazoo was counselor Jack Longstreet Lake Odessa News: Lance Cpl. James Day. son of F.E. Day. has reported for duly with the 3rd Division Marine Corps in Okinawa. He is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School. He join­ ed the Corps in November 1986. Cpl. Kevin Erb and wife Cindy left Monday on their trip to North Carolina where he will be stationed again at Camp LeJeune Marine Base after a year spent on duly in Okinawa. They spent a short lime on leave with their parents and other relatives and friends here before reporting for duty at the base. The Gospel quartet “Crosswork” from the Kalamazoo area will join the Woodland Gospel Singers in a joint concert al the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. The church is on M-50 east of Lake Odessa. The Grand Rapids Easter Seal "Phy and Learn" program is asking people to donate toys for children with special needs. Anyone who wants to donate them may call Easier Linda and Arnold Erb entertained a family gathering at their home Sunday before Kevin and Cindy Erb left for North Carolina. Atten­ ding were Dorothy Erb, Anita and Lonnie Ackley aad family of rural Charlotte, Gordon and Wanda Erb, Tyler Erb. Nancy and Doug Hendrick, Gerald and Fem Tischer, and Brian Karrar. Allen and Margaret Semen have returned from their two months spent at their home at Avon Park, Fla. Weather was around 80 degrees when they left Florida. They have noticed the cold weather since they have been home. They reported that fruit and vegetables were frozen, as the ground was covered with - laar xiwwiwr ■inlimtMteltwertte xdOHKeat<Cca>iKtedte(47iiC<Mrf B*P&- '.taHBy-four hour InuHog w3 be mihhtei Ak am aaly al our ArthaiBaah?* ■arhinrr, but you ■» the CIRRUS’or M^idJne-^ich. And dariaf the cxMcitionyai’Ihm* dance to win ranKadting prim. WB hare expert, on hand Ferris was fourth overall and fifth in the countdown. The five students were selected to go io Western Michigan Unversity on the basis of of die crop was lost by the earlier frost. Ruth Daly spent two weeks in Florida on vacation. The Lake Odessa V.F.W. Post and Aux­ iliary entertained 27 veterans from foster homes in the Laming area with a dinner last week Tuesday. They were accompanied by their sponsors and the veterans enjoyed bowl­ ing at the local lanes before the dinner and bingo games, with prizes given after the meal. The local Post and Auxiliary are serving breakfasts every Sunday morning at the hall on Tupper Lake Street until 10 or 11 a., or un­ til all are served. The Lakewood Hunger Coalition had its first 1990 meeting Monday, Feb. 12, with Esther Brown of Battle Creek from the Michigan CROP organization. Mrs. Brown brought a wide variety of materials to be used, many of which are new for this year. The Cropwalk date has been set for Sunday, April 29. Some of the local chairmen were ap­ pointed by the Coalition president Ann Ruder of Clarksville. Walkers are recruited from all churches in Lakewood Schoo! District. Seventy-five per­ cent of pledges from the walk go toward hunger causes in the United States and abmd. Twenty-five percent is returned for use by Lakewood Community Services. Representatives of any service group or church within the district are welcome to at­ tend Coalition meetings. The next time the group gathers al Lakewood High School, usually in a Home Ec room, will be on March CROP is the name given to walks and other locx' community efforts at hunger education and fundraising for Church World Service. Church World Service is the relief, develop­ ment and refugee assistance arm of the Na­ tional Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. There are more than 1650 walks na­ tionwide, involving some 3.1 million people as participants and sponsors. In Michigan the largest walk is at Holland. Church World Service gives immediate relief in disasters but then remains on the scene long afterward for long-term rebuilding. Ionia County's unit of Retired School Per­ sonnel met at Easton Church northeast of Saranac last week Thursday. Lake Odessa registrations were for 16. However, due to the storm the previous night, only half of the registrants county wide attended. Bruce Chad­ wick. superintendent of Saranac schools. spoke and showed projects of their building proposals. The World Day of Prayer will be held at the First Congregational Church, Lake Odessa on Friday, March 2. Theme for the prayer obser­ vances is “A Better Tomorrow: Justice For All," aad Mary Herbert will be in charge of the program. Other churches participating arc the Central United Methodist Church and St. Edwards Church. An invitation is extended to all church women to attend. The name of the adult Bible class now is "Real Faith for Rough Times." Everyone is welcome to all services. The Men's Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church entertained the ladies of the church xith a Valentine Breakfast Sunday, Feb. 11. at<a.m. in the church dining room. Il was copmlete with favors, prizes and valen­ tines. During the church services, the children of the Sunday school presented valentines they bad made to those attending the services. The Women’s Fellowship held their regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m. in Dr. Steven T. Gariinger, president of the Village of Lake Odessa. He spoke on "Understanding Your Local Government." Refreshments were served by Marcia Rif­ fler aad Laurel Gariinger. The next meeting will be held on Wednes­ day, March 14. at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh hot been mode in tha BISHOP. o slngU woman to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a UnWod Stotot corporation Mor- County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there It ctoimod to ba duo at the data hereof the sum al FORTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN and B3/I00 DOLLARS (S41.607.B3) Doilara. Including interest at 10.62$% par annum. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock o.m.. on March 15, 1990. Sold premises are situated in the Township ol Yankee Springs. Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 4. VALLEY PARK SHORES AS RECORDED IN USER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 24. BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480, 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from Pofor E. OVourko 200 Flrat Fodoral Bldg.. Dotroil. Michigan 48226 Attorneys FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corporation. Mortgagee (3/1) Higidar Maatta MWNSTOWW TOWimR BOARD February 17. 1990 All member* present. Reports of committee! presented. Motion approved to renew contract with Cemetery Sextan. Approved motion to obtain charge account at Quality Stores. Approved motion Io adopt the January 1990 revised Bylaws of Fire Department. Motion approved Io endorse revised Operating Manual for Fire Department. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $13,006.03. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Steven (2.22) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 22. 1990 — Page 9 Hastings bands busy with festivals The Hastings High School and Middle School bands are gening ready .'or the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Festival Saturday, ’.larch 3. The high school concert and symphonic bands will perform at 9:25 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. at East Kentwood High School. The seventh and eighth grade bands will be at Saranac High School. The seventh grade group will play at 9:25 a.m. and the eighth grade will perform at 1:55 p.m. Each band will play a prepared march, and a required and a selected number. Then each Hastings Middle School students who earned first division ratings at the solo and ensemble festival were (left to right, starting with the front row and moving upward) Emily Cassell, Sarah McKeough, Brian Preston, Amy Witzel, Stephanie Smith, Molly Arnold, Joe Bender, Matt Cassel, Luke Haywood, Gordon Shaw, Tracey Reynolds, George Rumpf, Kristen Ossenheimer, Sabrina Haywood, Tracey Moore, Sabrina Kosbar, Jim Borton and Joe James. group will sight read two selections in a timed setting. The concerts and sight reading exercises will be adjudicated by Michigan School Band and Orchestra certified personnel. Admission to both festivals is free. Meanwhile, 24 high school band members also are preparing for the state solo and ensemble festival in late March after receiving Division 1, or "excellent" ratings in the district festival earlier this month. The two dozen local students are Dereck Becker, Jeff Bell, Jenny Bender, Brad Bruce, Lori Courtney, Tim Cruttenden, Tom DeVault, Diana Garza, Matt Haywood, Bret Laubaugh, Shannon Leslie, Toni Martinez, Karen McCulligh, Susan Miller, Chris Solmes, Christy Spindler, Jim Toburen, Tom Wiswell, Michelle Zurface, Dave Solmes, Dan Styf, Kelli Cruttenden, Michelle Beckler and Aubrey Mason. Students who received Division II, or "good" ratings, were Dan Allen, Kevin DeVault, Julie Dukes, Miranda Greridge, Monica Mellen, Chris Morgan, Lisa Smith, Lesa Storms, Dan Styf. Kathy Bos, Emily Allyn, Joanne Barch, Marc Belcher, Jill Brighton, Mindy Cotant, Brandon Dawe, Diana Garza, Rose Anger, Bob Jordan, Kori Kean, Sam Kosbar, Kym Langford, Bret Laibaugh, Karie McCarty, Matt Miles, Pam Miller, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Lee Ossenheimer, Ben Pillars, Dave Pillars, John Rea, Candi Sarver, Barb Schleh, Dee Ann Snyder, Stacey Trumbell, Kelly Vandenburg, Tera Willard, Bryant Zimmerman, Austin Zurface and Ed Zurface. Middle school band members also participated in the district solo and ensemble festival, but only high school students may go on to the state level competition. Receiving first division ratings were Joe Bender, Molly Arnold, Em Cassell, Sarah McKeough, Sabrina Kosbar, Joe James, Luke Haywood, Erin Horning, Tracy Moore, Stephanie Smith, Gordon Shaw, Brian Preston, Tracy Reynolds, Matt Cassell, Jim Borton, Sabrina Haywood, Erin Parker, Amy Witzel, Chris Ossenheimer and George Rumpf. Those earning second division ratings were Robert San Incencio, Kim Brandt, Tanya Campbell, Nikki Greenfield, Tonya Gardner, Charity Cruttenden, Marie DeWitt, Sherry Anger, Jenny Myers, Carl Olson, Jeanna Willard, Tony Norris, Jennifer Bruce, Joanna Bradley, Susan Schoessel, Chris Stafford, Kayrn Rose, Paul Dull, Michelle Gole, Danielle Gole, Ben Hughes, Mike Bates, Jenny Vanaman, Lori Vaughn, Carrie Bowman, Amanda Jennings, Teresa Kelly, Derrick Rosenberger, Brandy Komondy, Cy Spidel, Dan James and Amy Smith. Also participating in die festival were Jenny Blair and John Huber. Associate directors for the bands are Joan Bcsserd-Schroeder and Joseph LaJoye. Eighth graders take third at Pennfleld meet Some of the Hastings Middle School students earning second division ratings were (left to right, starting with the front and moving to the back) Amanda Jennings, Carrie Bowman, Lori Vaughn, Jennifer Van Amen, Joan­ na Bradley, Karyn Rose, Stephanie Smith, Stafford, Paul Dull, Susan Schoessel, Jenny Myers, Theresa Kelley, k: . Brandt, Sherry Anger, Charity Hastings’ eighth grade basketball team took third in the Pennfiekl tournament last week by toping Lakeview 5041. Jason Markley had 16 points and six re­ bounds to lead Hastings while Travis Williams added 13 points and Chris Youngs 10. Markley and Williams were selected to the all-tournament team. Cruttenden and Jenny Bruce. Hastings High School band members who earned first division ratings were (from left, front row) Kelli Crut­ tenden. Lori Courtney, Shannon Leslie, Diana Garza, Dan Styf, Jenny Bender, Christy Spindler, Chris Solmes, (middle row, from left) Jim Toburen, Tom Wiswell, Aubrey Mason, Jeff Bell. Michelle Bechler, Derick Becker, Karen McCulligh, (back row, from left) Tom DeVault, Matt Haywood, Brad Bruce, Tim Cruttenden, David Solmes, Susan Miller and Toni Martinez. Missing from the picture Is Bret Laubaugh. Among the Hastings High School students who received second division ratings at the festival were (front, from left) Joanne Barch, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Kori Keast, Dan Styf, (second row, from left) Mlndl Cotant, Jill Brighton, Tera Willard, Beth Schleh, Dee Ann Snyder, Dan Allen, Kelly Vandenburg, (third row, from left) Em Allen, Chris Solmes, Julie Dukes, Monica Mellen, Miranda Freridge, Barb Schleh, Candi Sarver, (back, from left) Stacy Trum­ bull, Pam Miller, Lisa Smith and Chris Morgan. Bowling Scores Sue day Mixed Pin Buster 56ft*35 ft; Sandbaggers 56ft-35ft; Holy Rollers 54ft-37ft; Gutierdusters 53-39; Alley Cate 51-41; Really Rottens 50-42; We Don’t Care 4943; Hooter Crew 4844; Get Along Gang 4844; Married w/Children 4646; Greenbacks 4349; Mid­ dlelakers 42ft49ft; Thunderdogs 42-50; Ogdenites 41 ft-50ft; Die Hards 41-51; Chug A Lugs 41-51; Wanderers 37-55; Misfits 27 ft-64 ft. Wosmm High Gear Md Series - B. Moody 279-573; D. VaaCampen 200-505; D. Kelley 190-507; D. Snyder 203-536; D. Oliver 185-504; T. Williams 145; D. Hughes 150; P. Lake 179-503; J. Ogden 176; B. Behmdt 215-565; B. Cantrell 189; A. Ward 180. Mena High Gam and Serin - M Tilley 184-510; D. Welsch 198-540; C. Snyder 183; T. Hyan 158; R. Allen 224-544; C. Pena ington 170; S. Goodenough 209-515; R.B. Snyder 175; R. Swift 178; J. Woodard 195-548; B. Lake 208-556; C. Haywood 176-515; B. Miller 203; R. Bowman 228-542; R Ogden 208-596; R Ogden 234-580; C. Williams 192-561. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 60ft-35ft; Valley Realty 5541; Mace’s Pharmacy 54ft4lft; Varney’s Stables 53ft42ft; Lifestyles5240; Geukes Mkl. 4749; Welton’s Heating 4749; Hair Care Center 44 ft 47 ft; Easy RoUers 49-52; Handy’s Shim 42ft-53ft; Friendly Home Parties 37-59; De Long’s Bait 34ft-61ft. High Games aad Series - J. Gardner 201-546; L Elliston 198-523; S. Nofen 188-517; P. Smith 199-516; L. Yoder 176-512; B. Hathaway 179-503; L. Barnum 180-505; B. Blakely 190-485; B. Brogindewcy 172487; S. Kmckerboker 168478; E. Vanassee 181469; S. Drake 169450; V. Lynd 153-379: C. Watson 181441; T. Christopher 193; E. Mesecar 198; G. Otis 173; J. Sanlnocencio 170; P. Castleberry 162; P. Edger 167; T. Soya 163; B. Norris 155; M. Linderman 160; J. Petlengill 141. Monday Mixers Some of the Hastings High School students_who earned second division. or “good" ratings at the festival were (fronMromTenYMaK/Belcher. BVant Zimme^nYMatt Mites, (second row/ from left) Lori Courtney. Diana Q«za Kevin DeVault, Aubrey Mason, Kym Langford. Ben Pillars, (third row, from left) Brandon Dawe, John Rea, Lisa Smith, David Pillars, Ed Zurface. Lisa Storms, (back, from left) Bob Jordan, Lee Ossenheimer, Sam Kosbar and Ros" Anger. Miller Carpets 55-33; Andrus of Hastings 51-37: Deweys Auto Body 50ft-37ft; Superior Seafoods 4840; Friends 47ft-40ft; Miller Real Estate 4741; Pioneer Apartments 4741; Ginbachs 4147; Cinder Drugs 4147; Michelob 3949; Music Center 38-50; Sir N Her (make up) 37ft-46ft; Ferrellgas (make up) 3747; Hastings Bowl 32ft-55ft. High Games and Series - R. Perry 213-579; H. Service 163; L. Peny 166; D. Burgbodff 174; C. Trumbull 179; F. Schneider 188; M. Wieland 213-533; L. Kelley 171; P. Pennington 151; P. Koop 181; B. Jones 172; S. Vandenberg 214-570; M. Snowden 178; P. Wilson 154; J. Mercer 195-540; M. Young 166; S. Nevins 188; A. Swanson 166; F. Girrbach 181; Y. Markley 167. Among the Hastings Middle School students receiving second division ratings at the solo and ensemble festival were (left to right, starting with the front) Amy Smith, Dan James, Robert San Inocencio, Jeanna Willard, Tonya Gardner, Mike Bates, Carl Olson, Cy Spidel, Tanya Campbell, Dereck Rosenberger, Brandy Komondy, Nikki Greenfield, Marie DeWitt, Tony Nor­ ris, Michelle Gole, Danielle Gole and Ben Hughes. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advartlaa Each Weak in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper cm948-8051 for Advertising Assistance �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? (Mystery Farm #3) This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon._________________ DRAWING WINNER #2 • CARL TOBIAS ...OF NASHVILLE. Carl was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — from over 30 correct answers. Farmers Feed Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn & Garden • Pet Supplies Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 1633 S. Hanover St., M-37 — Hastings SERVICE HOURS: 8 Am. to 5 p m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 im. to 3 p.m. SaL FREE Plcfcay aad D«Hv«y la Hasttayo City Uadis CaflMMlll aad Ask for Ji* M«a4« Let Us Service Your Vehicle for 199* Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires "We’re not just towing anymore!" W« have Tire* by Goodyear & Firestoae, J Tire Repair and Napa Batteriea — Hastings — Ph. 945-2909 “House of Quality” Wernie's Gun Shop Guns • Ammo • Reloading Supplies 802 E. Grand Street, Hastings (616) 945-2993 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings • 945-3431 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. LUMBERLAND BIG Cash & Carry 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Clarksville, Ml (616) 693-2227 Parte • Sales • Service • Tractor* Ph.(517)852-1910 Monday-Friday 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon WHITE WHITE »*■•* EOU*“tNT Farm Tractors and tachincry Lawn & Garden Ti actors Bational "^IBaNK of Bastings We Sell and Service the Complete Line — THORNAPPLE VALLEY 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office 616-945-5342 109% USA Domestic Beef 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan OPEN: Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 Am. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 Am. to 2:30 p.m. WELTON'S T & M Tire and Service, Inc. SALES & SERVICE HEATING AND COOLING Gas A Oil Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning — Featuring the LENNOX 4 Wheel ANgnmont A Balancing, Brake Relining, Shock*, Exhaust Bar 4c*, Tunaupa and Air Conditioning FaarMC* — 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 GAVIN CHEVROLET • BUICK * PONTIAC • CEO. INC. North of Middleville on M-37 795-3318 Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 891-8151 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings f945-9549 INDEmDENT DEAUB Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — (616) 945-5113 OPEN: 8 rm. to 5:30 pan. Mondar-Ftiday Phone 891-2191 or... 1-800-446-7339 IXlA lt))* i/f//o7 Removes Tobacco Smoke, Odors, Pollen, Kills Mold Spores and Bacteria Call... 948-8334 ; : MEMBER 9958 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) — Caledonia BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE “A Pledge To Better Health" Quick Mart* ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte Kathy's Carpet 2154 Gun Lake Road (Next to Bob's Gun and Tackle) J Phone 945-3354 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings Frw Parting Behind Our Store Um our Convenient Court Street Entrance ■ 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings ■CA • Znkk • Suy • GE . Ekker Stones Chimney & Fireplace Shoppe Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. 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Doormant much of the second half, Pranger scored all eight of his team's overtime points after Middleville had erased an eight-point deficit in the last 1:38 of regulation to earn the Trojans a 69-64 upset of Hastings Tuesday night. ' The game was tied 61-61 after regulation but Pranger, who had hit only 1 of 4 second half field goals, simply dominated the over­ time session. The 6-5 junior hit 5 of 7 free throws, contributed a key steal and canned a three-pointer with 1:14 left which sealed Hastings* doom. The win, only Middleville’s second in four games, ups lhe team’s record to 10-7. Hastings, which has lost four of its last five, drops to 8-9. Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter admitted despite his team rallying from a 61-53 deficit in die last 1:38, the game was far from an ar­ tistic success. Hastings committed 21 tur­ novers to 18 for Middleville while the teams trudged to the free throw line 49 limes. “We did play smart to get in overtime, but in the course of the game we didn’t," said Holzhueter, whose team led by as many as eight in the second quarter. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara said 21 tur­ novers were far too many mistakes for his team to overcome. “We made too many turnovers to win." he said. "You can't turn the ball over that many times and expect to win. Not our team. We don't have that type of margin." It looked like Hastings had the game in the bag with a 61-53 lead following a Tom Vos tip-in with 1:38 left in regulation. But the Tro­ jans’ Jim Grube hit a crucial three-pointer with 1:23 left which sparked the Trojans to an 8-0 ran which tied the game. Following Grube's triple. Corey Dean hit two free throws with 1:12 left to cut the margin to 61-58. After Hastings turned the ball over. Pranger hit his only basket of the second half to make it 61-60. An errant pass led to a Trojan steal with 30 seconds left. After a timeout. Dean drove lhe lane with four seconds left and drew a con­ troversial blocking foul. Dean, who had been knocked out the game moments earlier with a possible concussion, missed the front end of the one-and-one. but hit the second to send the contest into overtime where Pranger put on his clinic. ' O'Mara said despite the loss his team played well at times. In the end. however. 21 turnovers afforded the Trojans too many opportunities. [ Sports ] Bob Jansen's short jumper at the buzzer gave Middleville's jayvee basketball team a 47-45 win over Hastings Tuesday night. Jansen led the Trojans with 25 points. Matt Brown topped Hastings with 12. Trent Weller added 10 and Brian Sherry 10. Chris Youngs had seven rebounds. Hastings is now 12-5. The Saxons led 15-10 after one period and 27-25 at the half. Middleville chipped one point off the lead at the end of three. 41-40. SAXON SHORTS Is the Twin Valley tougher in wrestling than basketball? One way of measuring that is comparing the eight basketball teams' nonIcaguc records to the number of state wrestl­ ing meet qualifiers. Basketball teams have compiled a 22-22 mark against outside foes heading into Tuesday's games. Only three teams, unbeaten Sturgis. Albion and Mar­ shall. have plus .500 records. By the same token, the league has two teams ranked in lhe top 10 Class B teams. In wrestling, nine Twin Valley wrestlers emerged from last Saturday's Otsego regional to qualify for this weekend's state meet in Bat­ tle Creek. Marshall and Sturgis each had three wrestlers. Speaking of how other basketball leagues involving Barry County schools fare in nonleaguc games, the O-K Blue (Middleville) is 16-20. the SMAA (Maple Valley) 19-20 and lhe KVA (Delton) 10-24. Hastings' current 8-9 record in basketball is the school's worst this late in the season since 1986 when Hastings was 7-12 on Feb. 21. However, the Saxons did finish fast that winter by winning seven of its last 11 and four of its last six to finish 11-13 overall. Sturgis .................. Albion.................... Marshall................ Hastings.............. Harper Creek.... Lakeview.............. Coldwater............ Hillsdale................ Olivet .... Springfield 11-0(17-0) 10-1 (13-3) .7-4(12-5) QQ 2 -7 (4-10) 1-9(2-16) OK BLUE Calvin Christian Byron Center... MlddievHle......... Godwin Heights Hamilton........... Kelloggsville ... Comstock Park . Lee....................... 85(88) .86(7-10) .3-8(4-13) .3-8(4-13) 0-10(2-12) KVA Maple Valley Pennfield ... Bronson .... St. Philip ... Bellevue .... .7-2 (87) .7-2(76) .7-3(96) 5-4(106) .4 5 (5-9) 1-7(2-12) 16(1-13) 126 (14-2) 10-2(13-4) -7.5(88) .66(9-7) .66(96) .5-7(89) 2-10(3-14) 0-12 (0-16) SCORERS Thompson, Mapt, va»,y 15484-32.3 Dean, uiMiniiit......................... 16632-20.8 Pranger, mkuiwiii,................16-313-19.6 Hyde, LUumod......................... 17-277-16.3 Hoefler, Map* Va/»y............ 15-248-16.5 Casteele, u,pi, wy............ 15-192-12.8 Barker, LUutood....................... 17-205-12.1 Vos, Muting,................................ 16-18811.8 Williams, Muting,..................... 16-18811.8 Hubbert, Muting,..................... 16-171-10.7 Wooden, option......................... 15-15810.5 81 (12-2) 9-1 (12-3) 8-2(11-4) .3-6 (7-9) 2-8(811) Sports. . . at a glance r District previews and rivalries Members of the league, district and regional winning Hastings wrestling team: (front row left to right) Jeff Stout, Scott Chipman, Brian Redman, Kirk Ziegler, Jeremy Miller, Scott McKeever, Shayne Horan, David Eherdt (second row) Darrell Slaughter, Scott Redman, Jon Andrus, Jeremy Malville, Jeff Furrow, Brad Thayer, Tom Brighton, Dan Allen (third row) Lany Melendy, Chad Lundquist, Tom Dawson, Jason Hetherington, Jamie Murphy, Terry Harrington, Jon Teunessen, Chad McKeever, Dave Furrow. Missing are Brian Heath, Ken Lambeth, Todd Scheck, Tim Dorolf, mgrs. Angie Miller, Tisha Tobias and statistician Kris Carr. Saxons earn second straight regional wrestling title; Murphy, Ziegler to state Jamie Murphy and Chad Lundquist record­ ed pins in the last two weight classes last Wednesday, leading Hastings past Lowell 35-22 to the Saxons' second straight regional title tiree days later two Saxons. Murphy at 189 and Ziegler at 152. qualified for the stale individual meet by placing in lhe top four at Saturday's regionals in Otsego. In the team regional, Murphy, a Twin Valley champion, pinned his Lowell opponent in 34 seconds. Lundquist, like Murphy a first year wrestler, followed that pin up with another in 1:09 to secure lhe title. The pins were two of four by the Saxons against Lowell. Shayne Horan at 103 pinned his man in 47 seconds while Jon Teunesscn at 145 earned a pin in 3:03. Other Hastings wins were turned in by Brian Redman at 130 (8-2). Kirk Ziegler at 152 (6-2) and Jason Hetherington at 171 (6-1). Hastings won its first round district match with a 54-13 thumping of Zeeland. Hastings, rated sixth in the state by the Detroit News, now advances to the quarter- .Finals Friday, March 2 against eighth-rated Yale at the Battle Creek Kellogg Center al 5 The regional championship is another step in an outstanding Saxon season. Hastings cap­ tured its third straight Twin Valley meet, earned its first overall title since 1977, won its third straight team district, qualified four wrestlers for the individual regionals and two for the slate. Coach Dave Furrow is running out of adjec­ tives to describe his team, which is now 17-4 in dpals. "This has been a tremendous accomplish­ ment for lhe number of inexperienced wrestlers we had at lhe beginning of the season,” Furrow said. "When you consider the fact that as many as eight of the boys who wrestled tonight were not out for high school wrestling last year, they’ve come a long way over lhe past three months." In the semi-finals against Zeeland, Hastings began the match with two straight pins and never looked back. Horan at 103 won in 3:42 while Tom Brighton at 112 pinned his man in 2:49. Brian Redman at 130 also won in a pin at :45 as did Ziegler at 152 in 4:55 and Scott McKeever at 160 won in 2:00. Other Hastings wins were recorded by Scott Chipman at 125 (13-10) and Teunessen (6-3). Zeeland had to forfeit three weight classes. In Saturday's individual regional, Murphy took a runnerup by winning two of three mat­ ches. Ziegler split his four decisions to finish fourth. Two Saxons, Brian Redman at 130 and Jeremy Miller al 140, didn't place. Redman lost two of three matches while Miller lost twice. Murphy and Ziegler will wrestle this Friday and Saturday in lhe Class B state finals at the Battle Creek Kellogg Center. Murphy takes a 31-8-1 mark into lhe meet while Ziegler is 37-6. Furrow thinks the chances of either wrestler placing are good. "There are 16 people in each weight class and all have a chance of placing." Furrow said. “If everybody wrestled for five weeks you'd probably have four different champs. "At this level it all depends on how badly you want it." Hastings Saxons up Saxon Sports Next Week volleyball record to 4-2 Feb. 22 Feb. 23-24 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 27 March 2 March 2-3 March 3 TWIN VALLEY SMAA Saxon frosh lose to Albion 64*62 Albion wiped out a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to beat Hastings' freshmen basketball team 64-62 last Friday. The Saxons led 52-43 heading into the fourth quarter, but were outscored 21-10. Ryan Martin led the Saxons with 22 points while Jon Robinson added 15 and Matt McDonald chipped in 10. goals. Dean led the Trojans with 25 points while Pranger chipped in 22. Jim Grube finished with nine and Mike Millhouse seven. Jeff Baxter led five Saxons in double figures with 14. Gabc Griffin added 12. Scott Hub­ bert 11, Nick Williams 10 and Tom Vos 10. The game was tight all the way. Middleville led 19-16 after one period and increased that margin to 28-20 by the 2:31 mark of the se­ cond quarter. But the Saxons went on an 11-4 run to trail only 32-31 at the half. Vos and Griffin scored four points each in an 8-3 run which led to a 39-35 Saxon lead to open the third period. Hastings led 47-44 after three and increased that margin to 49-44 before five straight Trojan points tied the con­ test at 49-49 with 5:54 left. Hastings scored 12 of the next 16 points to lead 61-53 before the roof caved in. Hastings plays at Sturgis Friday while the Trojans entertain Hamilton. Area Standings, Scorers---------- Paw Paw................ Mattawan................ Hackett ................... Parchment.............. K-zoo Christian ... Galesburg-Augusta Delton .................... Hastings’ Scott Hubbert and Jim Grube of Middleville get tangled up In Tuesday’s 69-64 Trojan win. Middleville JV eagers win at buzzer 47*45 "We didn't play awfully bad." he said “It's self-defeating, though, when you playhard and then give up the ball." Holzhueier said the game was tipical of his team, which has played well in spurts all season. He said the win should provide momentum heading into the districts. "I told the team we've been in this situation before," Holzhueier said. "We've won a big game and move ahead then take a step back." Holzhueier gave Hastings credit for forcing his team into 18 turnovers. Several times Middleville could have opened a gap but couldn’t connect on free throws. The Trojans wound up only 19 of 34 from the line. Hastings was 12 of 15. "Their pressure caused us trouble." Holzhueier admitted. Middleville made up for the turnovers and subpar free throw shooting by hitting a sizzl­ ing 59 percem (22 of 37) from the field. Hastings hit 48 percent (23 of 47) of its field VOLLEYBALL at Harper Creek.............. 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Individual Finals at Battle Creek BASKETBALL at Sturgis.........................6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Conference Meet BASKETBALL Hillsdale........................... 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Harper Creek...................6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Team Finals in Battle Creek ,'OLLEYBALL Districts Hastings slid into third place in the Twin Valley volleyball standings with a four-set match win over Marshall Tuesday night. The Saxons are now 4-2 overall. After dropping lhe first game 15-6 to the Redskins, the Saxons reeled off 15-5. 18-16 and 15-8 wins. Katy Peterson had 16 assists. Kellc Young 16 service points. Jackie Longstreet six aces, nine kills and 13 digs and Sarah Kelley had nine kills and five blocks. The team will participate in the Twin Valley meet this Saturday. The Saxons will play seven best iwo-of-three matches beginning al 8 a.m. Action runs through 9 p.m. Hastings split two non-league meets with Potterville and Lakewood last week. The Sax­ ons lost to Potterville I5-I3. 15-8. but beat lhe Vikings I5-9, 15-11. Young had five service points. Bclson four ' ills and Longstreet five points against Potterville. Against Lakewood. Longstreet had 11 points. Bclson eight digs and three kills. Young seven kills and Peterson 1.1 assists. It was balance against The Big Two and the pair won out. This time. Anyone who has followed the streaky basketball fortunes of Hastings and Mid­ dleville this winter saw the handwriting on the chalkboard long before Tuesday. Toes all the stats you want in a blender, mix them up and it still pours out the same every time. The outcome would boil down to Middleville’s Corey Dean and Jason Pranger, the county’s top tandem, against the Saxons, the county’s most well-balanced team. And in this case, the tandem converted all the plays down the stretch and won. Alas, the story doesn’t end there. Far from it. The most likely script sees the two county rivals squaring off again in Wayland the second weekend in March. With much more at stake. Can Middleville win its first district since 1983? Is Hastings in line for its seventh title in nine yean? There were several interesting twists to Tuesday’s game, but lhe most intrigu­ ing was whether balance would offset the efforts of an outstanding duo. Dean and Pranger rank two and three in the county in scoring, combining for an average of over 40 points per game. But with all due respect, the Trojans are short in lhe scoring department after those two. As a team Middleville averages 77 points per game so in essence the rest of the team scores an average of 34 points each night. Hastings, meanwhile, has three players averaging in double figures in Tom Vos (11.8), Nick Williams (11.8) and Scott Hubbert (10.7). In addition, lhe team's other two starters, Gabc Grif­ fin and Jeff Baxter, have scored in dou­ ble figures eight and five times each respectively. Against Middleville, five Saxons scored in double figures, but it still wasn't enough to fend off defeat. Next time could be a whole different matter. Actually balance against duos only determined lhe outcome to a certain point. If Middleville had converted on more than 19 of its 34 free throws, the game wouldn't have been as tight as it was. On the other hand if Hastings hadn’t turned the ball over 21 times — in­ cluding a couple killers in the last minute and a half — the Saxons would have un­ doubtedly harpooned the Trojans for the fifth time since 1987. Shoulda. woulda, coulda, but didn't. Only the final lights on the scorcooard mean anything. Best rivalry? Having lived here only seven years this may not be a valid opinion, but it seems that lhe Hastings-Middleville rivalry » more intense that when Hastings goes up against Delton and Lakewood. Inlease here meaning more at stake. Case in point Look at the crowd two weeks ago when Hastings wrestled Mid­ dleville in lhe team districts at Delton, ft seemed every move made by wrestlers in each of the 13 weight classes left th; gym vibrating. It was intense. I can’t think of a better word. Case in point No. 2: Look at the district basketball history between the schools the last three years. For the last three seasons Middleville teams have averaged 16 wins per season, but each March Hastings teams have sidelined the Trojans in the districts. By 23 points three years ago, by 14 in 1988 and by a disputed basket al the buzzer last season. Why would the Hastings-Middleville rivalry differ from Hastings against Delton and Lakewood? Let’s call it the David and Goliath Fac­ tor and it works like this: With 568 kids, Middleville is a mere 63 students from being a Class C school. Hastings, on the other hand, has 937 students. just 16 from being bumped up to Class A. Now. kids aren't stupid. Even if they don’t know specific numbers, they know there is a substantial disparity in enrollments. It’s only human nature for the underdog to want to rise up and thump the giant. Thus Middleville has added incentive to beat Hastings while Saxon teams, possessing the pride they do, have no desire to be toppled by the little guy. Sure, Lakewood and Delton want to knock off Hastings teams. But aside from the Panther-Saxon football wars, those rivalries seem more, well, subdued. Because of this David and Goliath mentality — something sensed but never proven — it would be easy for feelings to become brittle. But to the credit of both Hastings and Middleville, the rivalry has been limited strictly to the playing fields and courts. There doesn’t appear to be any bad blood between the schools and that's the way it should be. It all makes for a clean rivalry. One which is always a pleasure to watch. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 22. 1990 Late rally leads Middleville eagers past Hastings in overtime 69*64 by Steve Vedder Sports Editor MIDDLEVILLE — Three extra minutes is toe long for opponents to hand Middleville's Jason Pranger. Doormant much of the second half, Pranger scored all eight of his team's overtime points after Middleville had erased an eight-point deficit in the last 1:38 of regulation to earn the Trojans a 69-64 upset of Hastings Tuesday night. The game was tied 61-61 after regulation but Pranger, who had hit only 1 of 4 second half field goals, simply dominated the over­ time session. The 6-5 junior hit 5 of 7 free throws, contributed a key steal and canned a three-pointer with 1:14 left which sealed Hastings’ doom. The win, only Middleville’s second in four games, ups the team's record to 10-7. Hastings, which has lost four of its last five, drops to 8-9. Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter admitted despite his team rallying from a 61-53 deficit in the last 1:38, the game was far from an ar­ tistic success. Hastings committed 21 tur­ novers to 18 for Middleville while the teams trudged to the free throw line 49 times. “We did play smart to get in overtime, but in the course of lhe game we didn't.” said Holzhueter, whose team led by as many as eight in the second quarter. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara said 21 tur­ novers were far too many mistakes for his team to overcome. “We made too many turnovers to win." be said. "You can't turn the ball over that many times and expect to win. Not our team. We don't have that type of margin." It looked like Hastings had the game in the bag with a 61-53 lead following a Tom Vos tip-in with 1:38 left in regulation. But the Tro­ jans’ Jim Grube hit a crucial three-pointer with 1:23 left which sparked the Trojans to an 8-0 run which tied the game. Following Grube's triple. Corey Dean hit two free throws with 1:12 left to cut the margin to 61-58. After Hastings turned the ball over. Pranger hit his only basket of the second half to make it 61-60. An errant pass led to a Trojan steal with 30 seconds left. After a timeout. Dean drove the lane with four seconds left and drew a con­ troversial blocking foul. Dean, who had been knocked out the game moments earlier with a possible concussion, missed the front end of the one-and-one. but hit the second to send the contest into overtime where Pranger put on his clinic. O’Mara said despite the loss his team played well at times. In the end, however, 21 turnovers afforded the Trojans too many opportunities. [Sports | Middleville JV eagers win at buzzer 47-45 SHORTS Is the Twin Valley tougher in wrestling than basketball? One way of measuring that is comparing the eight basketball teams* non­ league records to the number of slate wrestl­ ing meet qualifiers. Basketball teams have compiled a 22-22 mark against outside foes heading into Tuesday’s games. Only three teams, unbeaten Sturgis, Albion and Mar­ shall. have plus .500 records. By the same token, the league has two teams ranked in the top 10 Class B teams. In wrestling, nine Twin Valley wrestlers emerged from last Saturday's Otsego regional to qualify for this weekend's stale meet in Bat­ tle Creek. Marshall and Sturgis each had three wrestlers. Speaking of how other basketball leagues involving Barry County schools fare in non­ league games, the O-K Blue (Middleville) is 16-20. the SMAA (Maple Valley) 19-20 and the KVA (Delton) 10-24. Hastings' current 8-9 record in basketball is the school's worst this late in the season since 1986 when Hastings was 7-12 on Feb. 21. However, the Saxons did finish fast that winter by winning seven of its last 11 and four of its last six to finish 11-13 overall. KVA Olivet.................................. .. .2-7 (4-10) 11-0(17-0) Springfield......................... ...1-9(2-16) 10-1 (13-31______ .7-4(12-5) O K BLUE e-5 (8-8) Calvin Christian.............. ..12-0(14-2) .5-6(7-10) Byron Center.................... .10-2(13-4) . 3-8 (4*13) MWMvtlle......................... . 75(8-8) ,3-8 (4-13) Godwin Heights.............. . .. 6< (9-7) 0-10 (2-12) Hamilton........................... . . .6-6 (9-8) Kelloggsville.................... ... .5-7 (6-9) Comstock Park................ ..2-10(3-14) ..7-2 (8-7) Lee....................................... . .0-12 (0-16) • •7-2 (7-8) —n— .7-3 (9-6) SCORERS .5-4(10-5) Thompson, Mapfe Va/fey .15-484-32.3 .. 4-5 (5-9) Dean, mwnw,.................. . 16-332-20.8 . 1 -7 (2-12) Pranger, ulMmiif............... 16-313-19.6 . 1-8 <1-13) Hyde, LilrnM...................... 17-277-16.3 Hoefler, M«pi« vnuy........... . 15-248-16.5 Casleele, viity......... 15-192-12.8 9-1(12-2) Barker, iun<M.................... .17-205-12.1 .9-1(12-3) VOS, Htltlngi............................. .16-188-11.8 .8-2(11-4) Williams, HMHng,............... .16-188-11.8 . .3-6 (7-9) Hubbert, Hittings.................. .16-171-10.7 . 2-8 (5-11) Wooden, Dtiton...................... .15-158-10.5 Sports. . . at a glance ¥ District previews and rivalries Members of the league, district and regional winning Hastings wrestling team: (front row left to right) Jeff Stout, Scott Chipman, Brian Redman, Kirk Ziegler, Jeremy Miller, Scott McKeever, Shayne Horan, David Eherdt (second row) Darrell Slaughter, Scott Redman, Jon Andrus, Jeremy Maiville, Jeff Furrow, Brad Thayer, Tom Brighton, Dan Allen (third row) Larry Melendy, Chad Lundquist, Tom Dawson, Jason Hetherington, Jamie Murphy, Terry Harrington, Jon Teunessen, Chad McKeever, Dave Furrow. Missing are Brian Heath, Ken Lambeth, Todd Scheck, Tim Doroff, mgrs. Angie Miller, Tisha Tobias and statistician Kris Carr. Saxons earn second straight regional wrestling title; Murphy, Ziegler to state Jamie Murphy and Chad Lundquist record­ ed pins in the last two weight classes last Wednesday, leading Hastings past Lowell 35-22 to the Saxons' second straight regional title. .nree days later two Saxons. Murphy at 189 and Ziegler al 152. qualified for the stale individual meet by placing in the top four at Saturday's regionals in Otsego. In the team regional. Murphy, a Twin Valley champion, pinned his Lowell opponent in 34 seconds. Lundquist, like Murphy a first year wrestler, followed that pin up with another in 1:09 to secure the title. The pins were two of four by the Saxons against Lowell. Shayne Horan at 103 pinned his man in 47 seconds white Jon Teunessen at 145 earned a pin in 3:03. Other Hastings wins were turned in by Brian Pedman at 130 (8-2). Kirk Ziegler at 152 (€ 2) and Jason Hetherington at 171 (6-1). Hastings won its first round district match with a 54-13 thumping of Zeeland. Hastings, rated sixth in the state by the Detroit News. now advances to the quarter- .finals Friday, March 2 against eighth-rated Yale at the Battle Creek Kellogg Center at 5 The regional championship is another step in an outstanding Saxon season. Hastings cap­ tured its third straight Twin Valley meet, earned its first overall title since 1977, won its third straight team district, qualified four wrestlers for the individual regionals and two for the state. Coach Dave Furrow is running out of adjec­ tives to describe his team, which is now 17-4 in dpals. "This has been a tremendous accomplish­ ment for the number of inexperienced wrestlers we had at lhe beginning of the season,” Furrow said. “When you consider lhe fact that as many as eight of the boys who wrestled tonight were not our for high school wrestling last year, they’ve come a long way over the past three months." In the semi-finals against Zeeland, Hastings began lhe match with two straight pins and never looked back. Horan al 103 won in 3:42 while Tom Brighton at 112 pinned his man in 2:49. Brian Redman at 130 also won in a pin at :45 as did Ziegler at 152 in 4:55 and Scott McKeever at 160 won in 2:00. Other Hastings wins were recorded by Scott Chipman at 125 (13-10) and Teunessen (6-3). Zeeland had to forfeit three weight classes. In Saturday's individual regional. Murphy look a runnentp by winning two of three mat­ ches. Ziegler split his four decisions to finish fourth. Two Saxons. Brian Redman at 130 and Jeremy Miller at 140, didn't place. Redman lost two of three matches while Miller lost twice. Murphy and Ziegler will wrestle this Friday and Saturday in the Class B state finals at the Battle Creek Kellogg Center. Murphy takes a 31-8-1 mark into the meet while Ziegler is 37-6. Furrow thinks the chances of either wrestler placing are good. "There are 16 people in each weight class and all have a chance of placing," Furrow said. “If everybody wrestled for five weeks you'd probably have four different champs. "At this level it all depends on how badly you want it." Hastings Saxons up Saxon Sports Next Week volleyball record to 4-2 Feb. 22 Feb. 23-24 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 27 March 2 March 2-3 March 3 Sturgis .................. Albion..................... Marshall................ Hastings .............. Harper Creek.... Lakeview.............. Coldwater........... Hillsdale................ Maple Valley Pennfleld ... Bronson .... St. Philip ... Bellevue .... Saxon frosh lose to Albion 64-62 SAXON TWIN VALLEY SMAA Bob Jansen’s short jumper at the buzzer gave Middleville’s jayvee basketball team a 47-45 win over Hastings Tuesday night. Jansen led the Trojans with 25 points. Matt Brown topped Hastings with 12, Trent Weller added 10 and Brian Sherry 10. Chris Youngs had seven rebounds. Hastings is now 12-5. The Saxons led 15-10 after one period and 27-25 at the half. Middleville chipped one point off the lead at the end of three, 41-40. goals. Dean led the Trojans with 25 points while Pranger chipped in 22. Jim Grube finished with nine and Mike Millhouse seven. Jeff Baxter led five Saxons in double figures with 14. Gabe Griffin added 12. Scott Hub­ bert 11, Nick Williams 10 and Tom Vos 10. The game was tight all the way. Middleville led 19-16 after one period and increased that margin to 28-20 by the 2:31 mark of the se­ cond quarter. But the Saxons went on an 11-4 run to trail only 32-31 at the half. Vos and Griffin scored four points each in an 8-3 run which led to a 39-35 Saxon lead to open the third period. Hastings led 47-44 after three and increased that margin to 49-44 before five straight Trojan points tied the con­ test at 49-49 with 5 54 left. Hastings scored 12 of the next 16 points to lead 61-53 before the roof caved in. Hastings plays at Sturgis Friday while the Trojans entertain Hamilton. Area Standings, Scorers--------- Paw Paw................ Mattawan................ Hackett .................... Parchment................ K-zoo Christian ... Galesburg-Augusta DeHon ...................... Hastings' Scott Hubbert and Jim Grube of Middleville get tangled up In Tuesday's 6964 Trojan win. Albion wiped out a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to beat Hastings’ freshmen basketball team 64-62 last Friday. The Saxons led 52-43 heading into the fourth quarter, but were outscored 21-10. Ryan Martin led the Saxons with 22 points while Jon Robinson added 15 and Matt McDonald chipped in 10. ”We didn't play awfully bad." he said. "It's self-defeating, though, when you play hard and then give up the ball." Holzhueter said the game was tipical of his team, which has played well in spurts all season. He said the win should provide momentum heading into the districts. "I told the team we’ve been in this situation before." Holzhueter said. "We’ve won a big game and move ahead then take a step back." Holzhueter gave Hastings credit for forcing his team into 18 turnovers. Several times Middleville could have opened a gap but couldn’t connect on free throws. The Trojans wound up only 19 of 34 from the line. Hastings was 12 of 15. "Their pressure caused us trouble." Holzhueter admitted. Middleville made up for the turnovers and subpar free throw shooting by hitting a sizzl­ ing 59 percent (22 of 37) from the field. Hastings hit 48 percent (23 of 47) of its field VOLLEYBALL at Harper Creek............... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Individual Finals at Battle Creek BASKETBALL at Sturgis......................... 6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Conference Meet BASKETBALL Hillsdale............................6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL Harper Creek................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Team Finals in Battle Creek . OLLEYBALL Districts Hastings slid into third place in the Twin Valley volleyball standings with a four-set match win over Marshall Tuesday night. The Saxons are now 4-2 overall. After dropping the first game 15-6 to the Redskins, lhe Saxons reeled off 15-5, 18-16 and 15-8 wins. Katy Peterson had 16 assists, Kelle Young 16 service points. Jackie Longstreet six aces, nine kills and 13 digs and Sarah Kelley had nine kills and five blocks. The team will participate in the Twin Valley meet this Saturday. The Saxons will p|ay seven best two-of-three matches beginning at 8 a.m. Action runs through 9 p.m. Hastings split two non-league meets with Potterville and Lakewood Iasi week. The Sax­ ons lost to Potterville 15-13. 15-8. but beat the Vikings 15-9, 15-11. Young had five service points. Bclson four alls and Longstreet five points against Potterville. Against Lakewood. Longstreet had 11 points, Belson eight digs and three kills. Young seven kills and Peterson 13 assists. ft was balance against The Big Two and the pair won out. This time. Anyone who has followed the streaky basketball fortunes of Hastings and Mid­ dleville this winter saw the handwriting on the chalkboard long before Tuesday. Tom all the stats you want in a blender, mix them up and it still pours out the same every time. The outcome would boil down to Middleville’s Corey Dean and Jason Pranger, the county’s top tandem, against lhe Saxons, the county’s most well-balanced team. And in this case, the tandem converted all the plays down the stretch and won. Alas, the story doesn’t end there. Far from it. The most likely script sees the two county rivals squaring off again in Wayland the second weekend in March. With much more at stake. Can Middleville win its first district since 1983? Is Hastings in line for its seventh tkle in nine years? There were several interesting twists to Tuesday’s game, but the most intrigu­ ing was whether balance would offset the efforts of an outstanding duo. Dean and Pranger rank two and three in lhe county in scoring, combining for an average of over 40 points per game. But with all due respect, the Trojans are short in lhe scoring department after those two. As a team Middleville averages 77 points per game so in essence the rest of the team scores an average of 34 points each night. Hastings, meanwhile, has three players averaging in double figures in Tom Vos (11.8), Nick Williams (11.8) and Scott Hubbert (10.7). In addition, the team's other two starters, Gabe Grif­ fin and Jeff Baxter, have scored in dou­ ble figures eight and five times each respectively. Against Middleville, five Saxons scored in double figures, but it still wasn’t enough to fend off defeat. Next time could be a whole different matter. Actually balance against duos only determined the outcome to a certain point. If Middleville had converted on more than 19 of its 34 free throws, the game wouldn't have been as tight as it was. On lhe other hand if Hastings hadn't turned the ball over 21 times — in­ cluding a couple killers in lhe last minute and a half — the Saxons would have un­ doubtedly harpooned the Trojans for the fifth time since 1987. Shoulda. woulda, coulda. but didn't. Only the final lights on the scoreuoard mean anything. Best rivalry? Having lived here only seven years this may not be a valid opinion, but it seems that the Hastings-Middleville rivalry is more intense that when Hastings goes up against Delton and Lakewood. Intense here meaning more at stake. Case in point: Look at the crowd two weeks ago when Hastings wrestled Mid­ dleville in the team districts al Delton. It seemed every move made by wrestlers in each of the 13 weight classes left it"! gym vibrating. Il was intense. I can't think of a better word. Case in point No. 2: Look at the district basketball history between the schools the last three years. For the last three seasons Middleville teams have averaged 16 wins per season, but each March Hastings teams have sidelined lhe Trojans in the districts. By 23 points three years ago. by 14 in 1988 aad by a disputed basket at the Why would lhe Hastings-Middleville rivalry differ from Hastings against Delton and Lakewood? Let’s call it lhe David and Goliath Fac­ tor and it works like this: With 568 kids, Middleville is a mere 63 students from being a Class C school. Hastings, on the other hand, has 937 students, just 16 from being bumped up to Class A. Now, kids aren't stupid. Even if they don’t know specific numbers, they know there is a substantial disparity in enrollments. It’s only human nature for the underdog to want to rise up and thump the giant. Thus Middleville has added incentive to beat Hastings while Saxon teams, possessing the pride they do, have no desire to be toppled by the little guy. Sure, Lakewood and Delton want to knock off Hastings teams. But aside from the Panther-Saxon football wars, those rivalries seem more, well, subdued. Because of this David and Goliath mentality — something sensed but never proven — it would be easy for feelings to become brittle. But to the credit of both Hastings and Middleville, the rivalry has been limited strictly to the playing fields and courts. There doesn't appear to be any bad blood between the schools and that's the way it should be. It all makes for a clean rivalry. One which is always a pleasure to watch. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 — Page 13 Words for the Ys Longstreet signs with Northwood team Two-time all-leaguer Senior Jackie Longstreet has signed a na­ tional letter of intent to play basketball at Nor­ thwood Institute in Midland. . Longstreet was named to the Twin Valley all-league team last fall after averaging 13.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in leading the Saxons to a 19-2 overall mark and league title. Longstreet added 40 assists and 32 steals while hitting 35 percent from the floor. Longstreet hit 21 three-pointers. She is a two-time member of lhe Banner­ Reminder All-County basketball team while also lettering in volleyball and softball. Longst-ect was second team All-Twin Valley as a junior and was MVP of last fall's Portland Invitational. Longstreet said she felt comfortable with the Northwood program and the school itself. "I liked the coaches and 1 liked the business program, which is what I want to get into," she said. Northwood head coach Mary Vielbig said Longstreet should fit into the team nicely. "As a freshman she'll add depth to lhe guard position. We had two sophomore guards start for us this year and Jackie knows that.” Vielbig said. “Her strengths are shooting and good all-around court reuse.’’ tnr m m Lk p,ayer Jack,e Lon0»tr®«t (•••ted, middle) eigne a let­ ter of Intent to Northwood Institute as Saxon coach Emle Strong and Gerry ,ook on ,n back ar® Northwood coaches Nancy VanGilder and Mary vielbig. Youth Indoor Soccer Starting Saturday, Feb. 24. and continuing until March 24. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday morning indoor soccer program for boys and girls in grades 2- 8. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. 5-6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30. 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45, second graders from 11-12 and 7-8 graders from 12-1. There is a S10 registration fee for the 5 week program and is payable at the door. YMCA Annual "Earn Your Way to Camp" Candy Sale The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in frill swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA "Earn Your Way to Camp" candy sale. The sale will be held from March 3- 17. For each SI candy bar sold, a youth will receive 45 cents credit toward YMCA sum­ mer programs. The candy sale provides an opportunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salesmen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 3, at 10 a.m., in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules will be discussed and candy will be distributed. Hastings fullback Jamie Murphy, who scored 27 touchdowns in three years on the Hastings varsity, has signed a national letter of intent to play football for Hillsdale College. Murphy, a three-year starter and Banner­ Reminder all-county selection, rushed for 12 Hastings football player Jamie Murphy (seated) signs a letter of intent as Hillsdale assistant football coach Jack He pin stall (left, standing) looks on as does Saxon football coach Bill Karpinki and Sue Murphy. touchdowns and 633 yards in 110 carries as a senior. He scored a total of 88 points. As a linebacker, Murphy made 112 tackles and was voted as Hastings' Most Valuable Player. He made the All-Twin Valley first team as a running back and second team as a linebacker. tn his outstanding three-year career, the 5-10, 200-pound Murphy rushed for 1,957 yards aad 27 touchdowns. Murphy said he’s looking forward to play­ ing at Hillsdale, which first plans to try him at running back. "I felt more comfortable with the smaller school," said Murphy, who plans on major­ ing in elementary education. "Whether they want me to play running back or linebacker, either one is fine with me.” Hillsdale assistant coach Jack Hepinstall said Murphy is a fine prospect. "You first look at him as an athlete,” he said. "Right now he’s a running back-type of player, but a good college athlete can change positions based on his abilities or our needs ." Hastings coach Bill Karpinski said Murphy is capable of playing either position in college. “He’s been an outstanding football player for three years and is an excellent inside run­ ner," Karpinski said. "He has the speed to go all the way and is an excellent blocker. He is just a fine all-around athlete." Murphy is also a member of the Saxon wrestling team, where he has compiled a 31-8-1 mark while qualifying for the state meet. He also played on the varsity baseball team last spring, starting all 31 games while hitting .246 with 10 runs, seven rbis and six steals. Family Fun Nite at Hastings On Friday. March 16, from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite at the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), old time movies, and crafts. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. GHb fflgh Sdteai Spring Soccer Any high school girl that's interested in jomng a Hastings YMCA soccer team, should sign up at the YMCA office by March 23. Participants do not need to have played before. The team will play Middleville. Lakeview and one or two other nearby towns. The season will ran roughly the second week of April to the end of May. The team can have up to 20 girls. Team shirts will be provided. The coat of the pro­ gram is S25, and is payable at the time of registration. There will be an organizational meeting called after the registration deadline. During lhe season there will be a minimum of one practice per week at Fish Hatchery Park. Games and practices will run at different times than varsity golf and track obligations. Dough Mepham and Dee Lowell will be the coaches. For more information, please call the YM­ CA: 945-4574. Family Fun Nite at MiddleviMe On Saturday. Feb. 24. from 6:30-8:30 p.m., lhe YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite at the Mid­ dleville's High School gym and pool. Ac­ tivities will include, volleyball, basketball, old time movies and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Spring Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council's Spring Soccer Program win begin the week of April 16. Par­ ticipants will play on the same teams as in the fall of 1989. Anyone who did not play in lhe fall, but would like to play should call the YMCA for an application. Team players will be notified of their practice times during the week of April 14. (3-1) YMCA SCOREBOARD: Murphy signs letter of Intent with Hillsdale ■ For more information, contact lhe YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Hastings YMCA-Youth Council's 3 on 3 Basketball W-L Ten- Neils Ins............................................................ 5-1 Nichols................................................................ 5-1 Over the Hill..................................................... 5-1 Superette............................................................. 5-1 Archies................................................................ 4-2 The Team.................................................. .....4-2 Garrisons............................................................3-3 Acme Hackers.................................................. 2-4 TPs Gans............................................................. 2-4 Peoples Court.................................................... 1-5 Congers...............................................................0-6 Sparterines........................................................ 0-6 Route Renegades 7 vs. Destroyers 3 Avengers 6 vs. Hackers 12 W-L-T Yellow............................................................. 9-3-0 Sky....................................................................8-3-1 Navy................................................................ 7-3-2 While............................................................... 2-8-2 Red...................................................... 1-10-1 Results Navy 10 vs. Red 0. White 2 vs. Yellow 6 ■ Navy 1 vs. Sky 3 W-L-T Total Domination......................................... 2-04) She Devils....................................................... 1-10 Ledgens................................................. 1-10 Madmen..........................................................0-20 Mental Y.I.A.................................................200 Destroyers...................................................... 1-10 Who Cares..................................................... 1-10 Goal Raiders..................................................0-20 Route A League - Domination 3 vs. She Devils 2; Madmen 1 vs. Ledgens 2. B League - Who Cares 7 vs. Goal Raiders 6; Destroyers 1 vs. Mental Y.I.A. 3. YMCA-Youth Cawfl's MemBoketbafl YMCA-Youth Council’s AM Floor Hockey Team Renegades....................................................... 1-0-0 Benedict Farms................................................ 8-1 Petersons............................................ 7-3 Hooey Farms..................................................... 3-6 Area Realtors................................................... 3-7 Razors Edge...................................................... 3-7 BMkor ••K.C. Bobicks............................................. | |-i Mid Michigan................................................... 9-3 Pennock Hospital............................................. 8-4 Country Kettle..................................................7.5 Larry Poll II.......................................................^6 Larry Poll 1........................................................6-6 Cappon Oil........................................................ 5.7 Boomtown Boomers....................................... 4-8 Viking...............................................................2-10 CAB Discount........................................... 2-10— BMqfar ••L.O. Merchants............................................5-1 Pastoors.............................................................. 4-2 Format................................................................ 3.3 L.E.C.................................................................. (K6 •• Winner of their league. W-L C Logue W-L-T Archie Left........................................................ 8-4 Just For Fun...................................................... 4-8 H. Mutual...........................................................4-8 Riverbend........................................................... 3-9 Miler Real Est.................................................. 3-9 Flexfab............................................................. 2-10 A League YMCA-Youth CmukTs High School Indoor Soccer B 1*1*** YMCA-Youth Council's AM Indoor Soccer Team Hackers............................................................I-0-0 Destroyers......................................................0-1-0 Avengers.........................................................0-1-0 10-2 ••Carl’s Market. Neils Ins............................................................ 9-3 Superette...-.......................................................9-3 J-Ad Graphics....................................................8-4 Results ■ Minor I. regur - K.C. Bobicks 41 vs. Mid Michigan 44; Lany Poll II 53 vs. Coun­ try Kettle 54. A League - Petersons 72 vs. Area Realtors 80; Hosey Farms forfeited to Razors Edge. Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winners announced Southeastern Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winners: principal Chris Warren and students Eric Greenfield and Michelle VanAntwerpen. Central Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winners (left to right) Kris­ ty Lambert, Kerl Schroeder, Amanda Seeber. PMasantview Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winners Panthara Throop and Kylie Reed and teacher Eleanor Vonk. Legal Notice nones or Mamaac Dofoult has boon mode in the conditions of a f/k/a The Federal Land Bank of Saint Foul, morIgogM, doted May 12. <971, recorded on May 23, 1971, in Uber 236. Page 163. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersign­ ed elected to deciare the entire unpaid amount of payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be Northeastern Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winners: teacher Alic- Gergen and students Ryan Leslie, Amanda Hawbaker and Mike Ransome. St. Rose Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizen winner Katie Metzger and teacher Sally Dreyer. mortgage the sum ol Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve and 18/100 Dollars (S26.912.18). No suit or proceedings at law hove been Instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, ond ex­ penses. including attorneys fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of lhe mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the courthouse In Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. March 8, 1990 at 10:00 o.m. local time. The premises covered by said mor- fgage are situated in the County of Barry. State ol Mkhigan, and are described as follows: The West 100 acres of the Northwest quarter of Section 33 except alt that part which Iles Southwesterly of 0 line described os: Beginning at a point which Is 200 feel Northerly along the West lino of said Section 33 from the intersection of lhe West line of said Section 33 and the construction lino of Highway M-79; thence Southeasterly to a paint which is South 88 degrees 56 minutes 28 seconds East 300 feet along the construction line from the intersection of the West line of sold Sec­ tion 33 and the construction line. All In Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Subfecl to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 98 acres. Pursuant Io public act 104, public acts of 1971. as amended, the redemption period will be twelve months from the date of lhe foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said Act. being MSA 27A.3240. Dated: Jan. 31. 1990 RHOADES. McKEE. BOER. GOODRICH & TITTA By: Sherri A. Jones (P39362) Business Address 600 Walers Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (3H) (616)235-3500 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1990 Property damaged, pet killed, defendant pleads guilty A man who got into a fight with his girl­ friend, damaged her home and killed her cat, pleaded guilty last week to reduced charges in the matter. Jay A. Lundquist, 33, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of a building under S100, cruelty to an animal and attempted re­ sisting and obstructing a police officer. In exchange, changes of assault and bat­ tery, resisting and obstructing police, killing an animal and three counts of malicious de­ struction of a building over $100 all will be dismissed when Lundquist is sentenced March 14. As pan of his plea agreement, the prosecu­ tor's office will recommend Lundquist receive no jail lime when he is sentenced. Lundquist said he had a fight with his girl­ friend Jan. 3 at her home in Hope Township. During the dispute, he said her pet cat got in the way. "The cat came at me, and I couldn't gel it away," he said. "I just picked it up and threw it against the wall." After leaving the house he picked up an ashtray and threw it through a window, breaking the glass and knocking over a TV and a videocassette recorder. When a neighbor called state police, Lundquist said he did not cooperate with the officer. "I was scared," he said. "I jusl wanted to get away from the officer, aH I resisted." Lundquist faces up to one year in jail on the misdemeanor offense of attempted resist­ ing and obstructing police. He remains free on bond awaiting sentencing. In other court business: •A Hastings man was placed on probation last week after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct charges. Kenneth J. Keller, 36, will receive coun­ seling while he is on probation for the next two years. In January he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. In exchange the more serious second-degree criminal sexual charge was dismissed. Keller, of 1474 E. Center Road, admitted to touching a 15-year-old girl with his hands in an October incident Court News Judge Thomas S. Eveland honored requests by the victim and her mother that Keller not be sent to jail for the offense. ' "I have some concerns about this type of activity," Eveland said. "I hope Mr. Keller is serious about mental health counseling." Defense attorney Timothy Tromp told the court the incident was out of the ordinary for Keller. "It was definitely a one-time situation that will have a life-long impact," Tromp said. Keller was ordered to pay S300 in court costs and have counseling during his proba­ tion. ■A Delton man charged with assaulting a relative with a crowbar during a fight in De­ cember was sentenced last week to six months in the Barry County Jail. Donald L. Blaszak, 27, also was ordered to pay S400 in fines and costs and $1,037 in restitution. felaszak, of 4540 Cordes Road, pleaded guilty in January to reduced charges of at­ tempted assault with a dangerous weapon, a two-year felony offense. In exchange, more serious charges of as­ sault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of a building over $100 were dismissed. Prior to sentencing, defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said Blaszak suffered from depression and alcohol abuse. "Mr. Blaszak has had somewhat a turbulent upbringing since his teen years," Dutcher said. The attorney asked that Blaszak immedi­ ately receive residential alcohol counseling with the threat of additional jail or prison time if he is not successful in the program. "Mr. Blaszak needs a hammer over his head to make him get the things done he needs to do," Dutcher said. Blaszak said he agreed he needed help. THE' CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Cail i616 948-8051 //«//• H <///<» J EASY WORK! excellent pay! 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He also faced a habitual offender charge, alleging that he has a previous felony conviction in 1979 for conspiracy to commit armed robbery in Kent County. In exchange for the dismissal of those charges, he pleaded guilty to the lesser of­ fense of larceny over $100. Brooks could receive up to five yean in prison and $2,500 in fines when he is sen­ tenced March 21 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. •A former Hastings man sentenced in 1988 in connection with two burglaries has been returned to lhe Barry County Jail for proba­ tion violation. Scott H. Kinney, 20, will serve 60 more days in jail for lhe offense. In August 1988, Kinney was sentenced to shows how the drug abuse is hurt in addition to family members. Inserts will be included in the book to in­ form people where to go to seek treatment. A wide range of treatmem services will be featured, from expensive centers to those where government funds will help pay the coats for those who can't afford the services. The book’s content will include early warn­ ing signs of drug abuse and tips for parents on what to do if they suspect a child is using drugs. The idea of establishing American People Against Drugs was the result of conversations by Swanson and three of his associates, all car salesmen at Orson E. Coe Pontiac-GMC Inc. daring “slack times’’ al work. The foursome would discuss their frustra­ tions over the the increasing drug problem, Swanson said. They wondered why more pro­ NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commerica!, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accesso­ ries. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6291 can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Coll 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Send aomoono ■ happy ad... Ph. 948-8051 PROOF OPERATOR ...wanted for Bank Someone with banking experience to work 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. five days a week. 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APAD was bom and the fathers started knocking on doors to drum up support, distribute decals and solicit donations. “We're proud of what’s happening (with lhe organization). It grew a lot faster than we thought,” Swanson said. Our goal is to change people's attitude so they will really look at lhe problem.” In addition to Swanson, who is APAD's chairman of the board, other officers are Don Wainwright, president; Gary Stevens, vice president; and Jasper Bunde, secretary­ treasurer. The group is headquartered at 2150 44th St.. Kentwood. AAAMkMgan 1-800-638-5208 Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting a Sum­ mer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds pro­ vided under the Title 11-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 as administered by lhe Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities and ser­ vices designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youth ages 14-21 inclusive who are experiencing barriers to ob­ taining employment. Total funding requested for the 1990 program Is $898,441 to serve approximately 490 JTPAetlglbte participants. A Basic SMHs/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assessment, reading comprehension end math compulation skills training for participants assessed below the seventh grade level, and exposure to occupa­ tional and businesses for 14-15 year old youths. $222,395 has been allocated to serve 190 participants. Special pro­ grams will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped. A Beale SkMa/WoA Experience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full-time work force. $519,072 has been allocated to serve 300 participants. The SYETP Plan will be available for public inspection at the major public libraries in Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties after February 23,1990. The Plan will be available after February 23,1990 for public inspection at the Barry County Building, County Clerk’s Office, 220 W. State Street, In Hastings, Michigan, between the hours ol 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The plan also will be available for public review at the Branch County Building, Couniy Cleric’s Of­ fice, 31 Division Street, Coldwater, Michigan, between lhe hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public Inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p m. at the Calhoun County Cleric's Office, 315 West Green Street, Marshall, Michigan. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Con­ sortium, Inc.. P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek. Michigan 49016. 02/14jT9o Police Beat Area Icy roads lead to accidents Icy roads caused by snowstorms that blanketed Barry County last Thursday and Friday led to several accidents on local roads. On Friday morning a 28-year-old woman was injured in a one-vehicle rollover just east of Freeport Kathy J. Hooten, of 353 Division, Freeport, sought her own treatment for minor injuries after the 8:30 a.m. acci­ dent Hooten was driving east on Freeport Road near Broadway when her truck be­ gan to slide on the slippery road. The vehicle spun clockwise, left lhe south side of the road and overturned as it rolled down a steep bank, said Barry Couniy Sheriff’s Deputy Lynn Crutten­ den. The pickup truck came to rest on the passenger s side with the bottom pressed against several small trees, Cruttenden said. Hooten told deputies she was driving about 25 mph at the lime but was un­ able to steer out of the spin. No citations were issued in the acci­ dent Also Friday morning, John P. 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Instead of the prison term, now-retired Judge Hudson E. Deming sentenced Kinney to the state's special alternative incarceration program, popularly known as "boot camp" for youthful offenders. Kinney successfully completed that pro­ gram, as well as a stay at a halfway house in Grand Rapids, Judge Eveland said. The judge told Kinney if he violates his probation again, he would go to prison. “Any violation, even a small one, and you're going to prison," Eveland said. "I want you to know this is your last chance." accident on Thornapple Lake Road, east of Clark Road. Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroch said Myers was eastbound on Thornapple Lake Road when he drove down an icy hill, lost control of his car and slid off the north side of the roadway. The vehicle hit a tree along the rood, deputies said. Myers, who was not wearing a seat belt, also sought his own treatment for minor injuries. No citations were issued in the case. Child Injured in family fight HASTINGS - A 4-year-dd child was injured Sunday by a bottle thrown dur­ ing a family fight Hasting Police said the child's mother and her boyfriend were having an argu­ ment at a home in the 500 block of East Grand Street when the mother threw the bottle and struck the child. The mother took the child to Pen­ nock Hospital for treatment. Police asked the boyfriend to leave the house for the night Gang attempts video store theft HASTINGS - Six people working together Sunday distracted employees and attempted to steal money from Movie Outpost, but failed and were chased away. Hastings Police said the six spoke a foreign lar<?uage and resembled Gyp­ sies. Employees said the three men and three women entered the store at 725 W. State St. about 6:30 p.m. Within minutes several members of the group had gotten the three employ­ ees to come to different areas of the store by asking questions and taking them by the arms. One employee broke away, returned to lhe counter to find one of the women bent down behind the desk, said Sgt. Lowell Wilde. The six immediately left the store and then left the area in a tan or beige full­ sized car resembling a Buick or Oldsmobile. Nothing was reported missing from the store. Student caught with marijuana HASTINGS - A student was arrested at Hastings High School last week for possession of marijuana and tobacco. The 14-year-old male student was dis­ covered carrying the drugs Feb. 14 after another student tipped off school officials. Assistant Principal Bill Karpinski said the teen smelled of marijuana when he was brought to the office and searched by officials. Authorities found him carrying ci­ garettes and a small amount of mari­ juana. Police Patrolman Al Stanton said a field test identified the substance as the drug. Police issued citations for possession of marijuana and possession of tobacco, and the matter was referred to Barry County Juvenile Court (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). Woman raped outside her home by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A woman who met two men in a bar Sun­ day night and invited them home to play cards was raped hours later in a parked car outside her Hastings home. Police are looking for the two men who both assaulted the 20-year-old woman. Police said the victim and two girlfriends were at the Apple Core Lounge in Shel­ byville Sunday night when they met several men known to the victim's girlfriends. At doting time, one of the girlfriends invited the two suspects to the victim's home. "They suggested playing cards back in Hastings at the victim's house," said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. The suspects initially declined, but later agreed to come. They suggested the victim and one of her girlfriends ride along with them to show them the way. The rest of lhe group rode in separate can. Near Gun Lake Road and M-43, the vic­ tim’s friend got out of the suspect's car, got in another vehicle and returned to her home in Richland. The two suspects and lhe victim arrived at the victim's home on East Clinton Street near E.W. Bliss about 3 am. They decided to go to the store to buy beverages. "The victim was going to use her friend's car to go to lhe store, but it was blocked in by lhe suspect’s car," said Sgt. Cliff Morse. The suspects said they would go to the store and invited the victim to come with them. Once inside the car the men held the woman down and raped her. No weapons were used, but police said the men threatened the victim during the assault. "If you want to live, you'll keep your mouth shut," Morse quoted the suspects as telling the victim. A neighbor who turned on a light about 3:30 a.m. may have scared the suspects away, police said. The men told her to leave the car and left the area. Police said one suspect is described as a white male, 25 years old, 6-fool tall, 175 pounds, with a slender build and a mustache. His straight, dark brown hair is short in front and on the sides but shoulder length in back. The second suspect also is a white male at least 30 years old, 5-foot 10-inches tall, 160 pounds, with a slender build and a tanned or dirk complexion. The suspects were driving a four-door ma­ roon-colored, newer General Motors car, pos­ sibly a Pontiac Grand Am or a Chevrolet Celebrity. The interim- had bucket seats and was red in color. Officials are asking anyone with informa­ tion to contact the Hastings Police Depart­ ment. Custodian faces 2nd sex charge byMarkLaRow ____ Staff Writer CHARLOTTE — After reports that a 15-year-old girl was allegedly molested Jan. 8 by a custodian at Maple Valley High School, a 19-year-old girl has come forward with charges that the same man sexually accosted her when she was a student. Consequently, Lary Matson of Nashville was arraigned Thursday in Eaton County District Court on a second count of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, said Assistant Eaton Count) Prosecutor Melissa Coulter, who is handling both cases. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is a high court misdemeanor that has to be tried in circuit court as a felony. Il is punishable by a maximum two-year jail sentence. Coulter said the crime occurs when there is sexual contact with the use of force or coer­ cion. However, penetration is not involved. Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hock­ ing said an example would be if a man pushed a woman or girl against the wall and touched her breasts. Details of the incidents are not available. Coulter said she would not release the 19-year-old’s name and would advise her not to speak to the press until the case has been resolved. When asked why the girl did not come for­ ward sooner. Coulter said. “I would rather not say at this tune.”. Matson, 53, also was arraigned in Eaton County Circuit Court Thursday after he was bound over from district court on the first charge. After pleading not guilty to the charges in both courts, Matson was released on a per­ sonal recognizance bond. He is scheduled to appear in district court on March 7 for a preliminary investigation in the second case involving the 19-year-old girl. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster ordered Matson to appear in his court for a pre-trial on March 8 on the first count. The first charge stems from an alleged inci­ dent al the high school in which Maison is ac­ cused of accosting a 15-year-old student. A custodian at the high school for eight years, Matson was suspended with pay after he was charged in the first incident. Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff said no further disciplinary action has been taken by lhe Maple Valley Board of Education. But Wolff said Thursday that he had just found out about the second incident and didn’t know much about it or whether lhe board would take additional action in the matter. Maple Valley Support Personnel Associa­ tion President Michael Gilding has said that the district cannot fire Matson unless he is convicted and that if found innocent. Matson must be reinstated in his job. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-03-01.pdf 7dd60a1e7b9cffdeb3ccc93184736682 PDF Text Text New -Ssr Briefs eseye ,n votes Hastings matmen heading for quarters See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 planned by Rotary Computer serves as ‘truant officer* > See Story on Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 A pre-game spaghetti supper will be pot together by the Hastings Rotary Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Tickets are S3.50 for aduhs and $2.50 for senior citizens and children under 12 years of age. Hastings Truman-Johnson dinner planned The21■ aaalTnwn li*»m, Dm- Banner THURSDAY. MARCH 1. 1990 VOLUME 135. NO. 9 Saturday. March 11, ■ Ttamm Jcffierron mi, comer of Mfanon aad Green streets, in Hastsaas. Third District'toMNaMM Howard Road Commission seeks 1/2-mill proposal on ballot of Barry County. wKbo *• tfuha. Aaadnl hoar will he MiafcJOp.m. tod the dhmor wil hoot 7JC. Tictea ore SI 5 per RM md $23 far by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission needs a county wide W-mill lax to cover the costs of winter road maintenance and emergencies, said vice chairman Jack Lenz. Lenz asked the County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday to approve a resolution to put the millage request on the August primary election ballot. ” ' Breaking a deadlock Two county officials stood in Tuesday afternoon for two Freeport men who tied in the Feb. 19 primary race for village assessor. The winner's name was picked out of a hat at the county clerk's office. The winner was Gordon Yoder, who had received four write-in votes In the primary, the same number as Charles Blough. "The stand-ins" were County Register of Deeds and County Treasurer Juanita Yarger. Picking the winner was (left) County Clerk Nancy Boersma. Commissioners seemed ready to vote on the resolution, pending consultation with the pro­ secutor’s office for "proper wording," but then decided to table the matter until its next meeting March 13. The extra time will allow for the ballot language to be prepared with the Prosecutor's help in advance of the board vote, they said. Lenz said the Road Commission is seeking the V4-mill for five years. The millage would generate about $250,000 each year to pay for overtime, equipment and material costs related to winter maintenance and emergen­ cies such as floods and windstorms. The millage proposal is the minimum the Road Commission said it needs to maintain the current level of winter maintenance. Without the millage, overtime snowplowing and ice control will be sharply reduced or eliminated altogether, according to a prepared tenement from the Rond Commission. "We have reached our limit on economy measures and have been working overtime providing winter maintenance at the expense of equipment replacements," the statement said. "We can't keep on that route," said Road Commission Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman. Discussing how weather emergencies can affect the Road Commission, Kineman said last year's heavy spring rains washed out several roads and pul an $80,000 dent in the Road Commission’s budget. The stonnrelated repairs also delayed summer road work by two to three weeks. "Our funding at the current level just takes care of the (summer) construction period," Lenz said. "State funding is not adequate to take care of these (winter and emergency) situations. "Il always seems inflation factors catch up before (state funding) increases...Emergen­ cies put us behind." Most of the Road Commission’s revenue comes from Michigan's gas and weight taxes, which have remained the same for road pur­ poses since 1984. "Inflated costs of operation have far ex­ ceeded gas and weight tax revenues to the point that basic services such as snow removal and ice control are being threatened," accor­ ding to the statement. in 1989, the Road Commission received $2,577,900 from stale gas and weigh! taxes and about $739,000 from the townships. Nearly all the township funds arc given for specific road improvement projects. Included in that amount is $1,000 from each township for winter maintenance. Kineman said he believes the townships are already giving "every penny" they cun afford to give. Lenz and Kineman distributed information sheets listing nine reasons why the Road Commission believes the millage is needed. At the top of the list is their belief that the "Legislature is not facing up to their respon­ sibility to provide adequate funding for the roads." The Road Commission also has asked the County Board for extra funds at various Democrats likely to drop counterclaim Judge dismisses suit against Democrats over hall by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A circuit court judge Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the City of Hastings against the Barry County Democratic Committee over parking at Thomas Jefferson Hall. At the request of both the city and the Democrats, Judge Thomas S. Eveland dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the city cannot file a new case based or. *1ie rjme facts. The Democratic Committee also announced Wednesday it would likely drop a counterclaim filed in January against the city, alleging "malicious abuse of process" on the city's part in filing the original lawsuit last summer. The Democrats* attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said the «e’s Tuesday ruling is close to what the committee sought from the beginning. provided. the city’s lawsuit with prejudice was identical to the effect of the party winning the case if we had continued through trial. "Since this is all the party had wanted in the first place, it is now time for both the city and tlie Barry Democrats to put this matter behind them," she said. Attorney Jeff Youngsma, of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Fisher, representing the city, said he, too, was pleased with the outcome. "This action was taken to get the (Democrats) to pave the parking lot. That has been done," he said. The Bany County Democratic Party leased the former International Order of Odd Fellows Hall at Jefferson and Green Streets in October 1987 with an option to buy the century-old building, renamed Thomas Jefferson Hall. Originally built as a church for the United Methodist congregation in Hastings, the building was used infre­ quently by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in recent years, and was not subject to the parking regulations set in force years after the building was erected. Present regulations require new commercial buildings to provide one square foot of paved parking per square foot of building space. The hall lacked either a parking lot or offstreet parking when the Democrats lode possession. The city's suit alleged the Democrats expanded the building's use for meetings, weekly bingo games and other programs, ending the protection under the "grandfather clause" and creating a violation of the parking ordinance. See DEMOCRATS, Pag* 3 Legion a step closer to gaining liquor license The annual Home Show, postered ty the Hastings Area Cheater of Com­ merce, has been cancelled for this year, said Chamber Director Jin Turner. Normally held at the end of March or beginning of April, the event brings to­ gether retailers who sen products for homes and home improvement The function had been held at the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds. That building has been razed and its replacement is under construction, leaving the show without a home. "We decided that we'd rather not hold one than hold one in a bad location," said Turner. The 1991 show will be held in the new community building. by David T. Young Syrup festival grand marshals named Gerald and Leola Lundstrom of Nashville have been named parade grand marshals for the 50th annual Vermont­ ville Syrup Festival April 28. The Lundstroms, maple syrup pro­ ducers and longtime members of the Festival Association, were selected for many years of service to the community. (Newt BrieU, coni Poo«2) "We have said all along that the city was wrong in su­ ing the party over parking at the hall,” Dwyer said. "Judge Eveland explained that the legal effect of his dismissal of times, but because of the county’s own leaner revenues and increased expenditures, alloca­ tions to the Road Commission have been pared down in recent years. Commissioners did give the Road Commis­ sion an extra $5,000 last year to help deBay a small portion of the $85,000 cost for rain damage expenses. If approved by county voters, the tt-mill would go into a separate fond to cover the cost of: —Sak, sand and plowing blades used for winter maintenance. Current costs are about $130,000 per year. —Overtime and equipment expenses above and beyond the regular eight-hour, five-day work week for winter maintenance and emergencies. —Private contracts for snow plowing residential plat roads. That cost is estimated at $20,000 per year. —Materials, such as gravel and culverts, to correct damages caused by floods, wind­ storms and other emergencies. —Private contractor work needed to repair flood or windstorm damage. Although the Rood Commission is not operating in the red, Kineman said cash flow in the spring is sluggish and this year state and federal mandates will require that the com­ mission spend between $100,000 to $125,000 to replace its underground fuel tanks and hook up to a proposed sewer extension line. Kineman said he isn’t sure where those funds win come from, possibly at the expense “It will hurt,” he said. See ROAD COMM. Page 3 Gun Lake considers becoming a village by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A group of Gun Lake residents are exploring the possibility of the area being formally declared a village. Michael Otis, a spokesman for the Village Feasibility Committee, said the group has been meeting for several months, doing research and gathering information on the But the time already spent is just the beginning of the process to discover if the area wants to become an independent municipality, he said. It will probably take another year or two to get to the point in which residents would vote on the meter. Chamber cancels *90 Home Show \ PRICE 25’ i Editor The Hastings City Council Monday gave its blessing to the iocal American Legion Post's efforts to gain a club liquor license and dance permit. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45, located at 325 S. Church St., now must -ubmit an application for the license and permit to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The LCC is expected to ask the opinions of any church or school within 500 feet of the Legion Hall. There is one church, the United Methodist, that falls within that boundary. V. Harry Adrounie, commander of the post, appeared at the council meeting to talk about the Legion and the request. Adrounie said there has been no change in the operation of the local Legion Post at the site in 58 years. It was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherwood in 1932 and it has been "grandfathered" since the city zoning ordinance went into effect, he said. The Legion has allowed its members to bring in their own alcohol over the years, but a liquor license would permit sales to members on the premises. After Adrounie said approval of the license would not change the use of the building. Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse then asked why then there was a need for the license and dance permit Adrounie replied that the post wants to raise money to cover costs and fund beneficial projects. In response to a question from Council Member Evelyn Brower, Adrounie stressed that the sales of alcohol would be to "members only, that's what a club license is for." Adrounie added, "Nobody I know of has gotten drunk or caused a problem (at the Legion Hall)." The fate of the license may lie with the Methodist Church. If it objects to the granting of the license, a hearing before the LCC will be scheduled in Lansing. Two recent attempts to turn the Striker House at Jefferson and Green streets into a restaurant with a liquor license failed because the historic building is within 500 feet of the church. Adrounie, before the discussion and vole on the matter, gave council members a brief history of the veterans’ organization and talked about its activities. He noted that the Legion was organized in Hastings in 1919, and later that year the first officers were elected. There were 15 charter members. See COUNCIL, Page 2 The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45, located at 325 S. Church St., hopes to be able to gain a liquor license and dance permit from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Legion already has won sup­ port from the City Council. Things that must be decided at the start include what boundaries would be set for the proposed village, and what services, such as fire and police protection, and possible road maintenance, should be provided, Otis explained. Villages have those responsilibities, but they can contract for the services, just as townships do, he noted. And some funds for those services are provided by the state, he added. The three steps to start the process are finding out what an approximate budget might be, using population figures and property values; discovering the type of services the residents of the "village" would want and estimating how much the services might cost Income to run a village comes from two sources, he said, property taxes and state funds. "We tend to think of property taxes as the only income, but that's not entirely true. A village can assess only two mills without a vote. We talked to the Village of Martin and one-half of their budget comes from property taxes and the rest of it comes from the state," Otis explained. "When we know the approximate budget and the services we'll provide, then we'll know how much we could expect from Lansing," he said. "Then we can say to the people; it will cost this much, and this is how much the tax burden will be. See GUN LAKE, Page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 1. 1990 LaForge officially announces candidacy Hastings businesses cleaning up J-Ad Graphics News Services Ed LaForge a five-term City of Kalamazoo Commissioner, announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for the 13th State Senate District. The 13th District includes all of the City of Kalamazoo, Northern Kalamazoo County, as well as Barry, Montcalm and Ionia Counties. LaForge, 54, and a resident of Kalamazoo for the past 40 years is a self-employed plumber. Residing at 3513 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, he and his wife Gayle have eight grown children. In a prepared statement announcing his can­ didacy he stated the following: “The citizens of the 13th District deserve a State Senator who will listen to every voter and work with them to solve their problems; someone to bring the private and public sector together and someone who builds consensus and enjoys the respect of his colleagues. “1 am concerned about education and what must be done to provide all our citizens the necessary training for the 21st century. I am concerned about our environment and what we can do to protect our air, water and other natural resources, and, at the same time, manage and reduce solid waste materials. “Government, in my constitutional view, has no place in our personal lives. So that there is no question about my position on this “divisive issue,” I believe that the question of termination of pregnancy is a decision that must remain in the hands of the woman and whoever else she decides to include in that decision. “Today we have a State Senator with his feet firmly cemented in the past. As your Stale Senator 1 am committed to forging a consen­ sus for Michigan’s future.” LaForge likely will oppose incumbent Jack Welborn, who has not yet announced his plans, but is expected to seek re-election. Antique store opening downtown J-Ad Graphics News Services Dust will barely have time to settle in the former Rags to Riches store building on East State Street in downtown Hastings before the store is re-opened as an antique shop. Twenty-two hundred square feet of space on the main floor will be cleaned and remodeled after Jill and Don Turner of Hastings get pos­ session of it March 15. Jill, director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Don, director of Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, would like to have the store open by May 1. "I love antiques anyway," said Jill, who has operated floral, apothecary, and gift shops in Virginia. The store will be run in a co-op fashion - dealers who rent spaces within the building will be required put in a certain amount of hours helping to run the shop. As in most antique malls or co-ops, price tags will bear the cost and dealer code. All merchandise will be rung up at one cash reg­ ister, with dealers getting credit for pieces sold. Turner said she hopes to have 20 dealers eventually, with at least 10 to start out. She has already begun advertising to help fill the store. Letting people sell merchandise through consignment is also a possibility, she said, to accommodate those who do not sell enough to fill up an entire space. "We want to have a wide variety of good, quality antiques," she said. Antiques is not the only thing in store for the building which has a balcony, a second floor and a large basement The second level will house spinning wheels, weaving looms and supplies for those fiber crafts. A weaver, Jill said there has been a lot of interest to start a spinners and weavers guild in Barry County. If form­ ed, the group could hold meetings and classes there. This seems to be an opportune time for an antique store, she said. "I think the time is right. It'll add one more speciality shop," said Turner. "Any new specialty shop or business always helps other (businesses). We*ve got a good start al­ ready. We've got a lot of neat little place* in Hastings.” COMING SOON! Pixy's Bonus 10x13 WillMake You Smile! ChdeVbor Calendar Naw— FwPixy Portraits. BWiHrwWfa ■■■■■■ Bobos 10x13 With finy Purchase, Beriming With Oar 14.95 Special (with coupon only-) Pbcy'a in town for a few daya only: Tues.-Sat., Mar. 6-10 Our $14.95 Special includes one 8x10, two 5x7's and 8 matching wallet-sized portraits from one pose ofyour choice in the finished portrait envelope, PLUS 12 Mini-Prints. S2 silting fee per person 10x13 and Mini - Prims pose our selection May not be used with any other offer Present coupon at time of sitting Limit one special per subject Not available in permanent studios Certain restrictions may apply. Cash value 1’20 of one cent Allow 3 weeks for delivery 7 pm, Lunch 2-3; Sat. 9 am4 p.m., lunch 1-2 PORTRAITS FROM JCPenney 1331 Hastings merchants are planning to clean up their acts in a couple of weeks as mem­ bers of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce roll up their sleeves and step outside. “Clean Up Hastings Week" is set for March 12 to 17. Store owners will tidy up the fronts and backs of their shops, wash windows, sweep sidewalks and maybe put up new window displays, said Jill Turner, Chamber director. The city has agreed to try to clean streets and remove snow. "We were talking about promotions, and wanted to do something. Somebody just had a hairy idea, so we thought we'd clean up," said Turner. Monday through Friday will be spent cleaning. On Friday, balloons sporting "Sup­ port Hastings'* or "Clean up Hastings" or just "Hastings" slogans will be distributed throughout town. "We're also hoping it'll encourage people to do new window displays; try to spruce up the town and make it look like spring." she said. "We want to make Hastings look pret­ ty." Local scouts have agreed to clean up around the courthouse and in areas that are not owned by merchants. Other groups may also get involved in the clean-up effort, she added. COUNCIL-continued from front The Legionnaires first met at the county courthouse office of the agriculture agent and the Strand Theater before finding a meeting place above the old Hastings Banner office. Later they met at the Knights of Pythias Hall and they moved into their present site in 1932. Ironically, the local organization in 1928 held a 10th anniversary celebration of the armistice ending World War I at the First United Methodist Church. It was in the 1920s that the group began to establish responsibilities for the Memorial Day parade, marking the graves of soldiers and Boy Scout and Cub Scout activities. "I thought you should know it's not a come lately organization," Adrounie told the council. The American Legion now leads parades, gives military funerals for veterans, puts up . flags at Rivertide Cemetery, continues to sponsor and support scouting programs, volunteers for hospital work, sponsors Boys* and Girls' State and helps disabled veterans, among other things. When the vote on approving the Legion’s request came up, Council Member franklin Campbell hesitated at first He explained that he has been a member of the Legion Post for 25 years and he asked City Attorney James Fisher if there might be a conflict of interest if he voted on the matter. Fisher told Campbell he would have no direct personal benefit from approving the Legion Post's request Campbell and the rest of the council then voted unanimously to approve the Legion's application. In other council business Monday: • A public hearing took place on the receipt two weeks ago of a $12,000 Rural Economic Strategy grant from the Michigan Department of Commerce. There were no comments and the council voted to adopt a resolution to approve the grant • The council voted to make it a matter of policy that any organization or individual requesting a liquor license be present in council chambers while the matter is being acted on. • A letter was received from engineers Williams and Works of Grand Rapids, suggesting that requests for site plans, rezoning and special uses be reviewed by that firm as a service and that applicants pay the costs. The letter was referred to the Planning Commission. • A public hearing on a proposed ordinance (No. 230) that deals with definitions of rental units and rental buildings was scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 12. • Fire Chief Roger Caris was authorized to complete specifications on and take bids for a new pumper for the fire department. • The council granted a request from the Hastings Country Club for a gaming license. Jack Warner, representing the club, said a special one-time "gaming night" from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 2 is being planned in connection with the finals of the NCAA basketball tournament. With council approval, the request now goes to the Michigan Lottery Commission. • The council approved the signing of a resolution of intent to issue an obligation on a loan of $17,500 for the city-county airport terminal. • The regional meeting of the Michigan Municipal League will be held April 4 in Sturgis and elected and appointed city officials are invited to attend. ■ The council passed a resolution authorizing Consumers Power to remove three lights at the city parking lot at Apple and Jefferson streets. The work already has been done, it was noted. • Announcement was made that there will be a special City Council meeting at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers to take final action on the city's portion of the county recreation plan. A hearing on the plan by a special committee is set for 7 p.m. Monday in council chambers. News Briefs Arts Council helps with camp The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is offering scholarships to help students defray costs of attending sum­ mer camps related to music and the arts. To be eligible for the scholarships, ap­ plicants must be in the sixth through the 12th grade by this fall, be residents of Barry County, and have plans to attend an accredited school of study. The scholarships may be used to study such subjects as visual arts, music, theater, writing, dance, sculpture and photography, but not for private lessons. Deadline io apply is March 16. Ap­ plications and brochures are available from band directon from the Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, Delton, Lakewood and Maple Valley schools. For more information, call 623-2846. Lenten lunches eetatSLRoee Weekly Lenten lucheoos and pro­ grams will be held for six successive Thursdays at St. Rose Church in Hastings. The series will begin today at noon. The lunch will be al die parish hall from noon to 12:25 and the service will start at 12:30 in the church. Services will condude by 12:55. A free offering for the lunch will be Speakers for the services will include the Rev. Leon Pohl of St. Rose, the Rev. Robert Mayo of the Hope United Methodist Church, the Rev. Steve Reid of Love Inc., the Rev. Phillip Brown of the First Untied Methodist Church, the Rev. Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Michael Anton of the Grace Lutheran Church. Odell organ to be revived An 1868 Odell pipe organ that has been idle al Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings for about 40 years will be brought back to life. The man who will be responsible for reviving the organ, Brian Fowler of the Fowler Organ Co. in Lansing, said that if the organ’s water engine can be restored, the instrument would probably be one of only a handful of such engines still operating in the world. The organ, originally called Opus 63 because it was the 63rd built by the Odell Company, originally was bought by St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. Emmanuel Episcopal took possession in 1910 after paying for its removal transportation and installation. Opus 63 is the only Odell organ in Michigan. COA director wins BPW honor Tammy Pennington, executive direc­ tor of the Barry County Commission on Aging, was named this year's recipient of the Young Career Woman award by the Hastings Business and Professional Women. A native of Hastings. Pennington graduated from Central Michigan University. She was a substitute teacher and worked with the Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium before accepting her position with the COA. Pennington now is eligible to represent the Hastings BPW in a state competition for the Michigan Young Career Woman award. Ex-GFWC president Senior tea speaker Darlene Berent, fromer president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs — Michigan, will be the featured speaker at I p.m. Friday at the 44th an­ nual Senior Girls Tea al the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Berent, of Madison Heights, executive director of the Oakland County Democratic Party, has been active tn Women's Club organizations for about 25 yean. She will talk about “Giristown,” a licensed child care agen­ cy in Belleville for emotionally disturbed girls. The Senior Girls Tea, which honors graduating Hastings High School senior girt* aad their mothers, is sponsored an­ nually by the Hastings Women's Chib. Program chair this year is Agnes Smith. Sult seeks removal of two officials A suit filed by Gregory Alkema earlier this month in Barry County Circuit Court asks for the removal of two Yankee Springs Township officials. Alkema and the Township Board, Zoning Board aad Zoning Board of Ap­ peals have quarreled over the placement of a home he plans for a lot at Barlow Lake. The suit asks for the removal of Frank and Jerrie Fiah from the offices of chair­ man of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Zoning Board Member, respectively. Challenge Course memorializes boy The Tboniappte Kellogg School District Ims been given funds to build a “Challenge Course” in memory of John Bea Tobin. The funds are being offered by the boy’s parents, Francey and Dam Tobin, and the Village Sesquicentennial Committee. John Benjamin Tobin died last year after an automobile accident. He was 6 years old. The Challenge Course, which will cost about $5,000, is an outdoor exercise course that lets those who use it design their own physical fitness program with “stations.” Contracts for support personnel, teachers ratified at Maple Valley by Merit LaRaae StaffWrUer After six months of stalled negotiations, re­ jected offers and failed ratification votes, the Maple Valley School District once again has contracts with all of it* personnel. The Maple Valley Board of Education and the Maple Valley Education Support ftrsonnel Association rank and file ratified a con­ tract last Wednesday. After tentative agreements were reached with both the MVESPA and the Maple Valley Education Association on Feb. 13, the school board ratified both contracts al a special meeting on Feb. 21. The M VESPA rank and file voted to ratify the contract immediately after the board meeting Wednesday, but the teachers have a two-step ratification process, so the rank and file didn't vote to ratify their contract until Monday evening, Feb. 26. Teacher John Hughes, the chief negotiator for the MVEA, said the teachers approved the new contract by a substantial margin in the vote Monday. The one issue the negotiators had been try­ ing to resolve since late September, when the teachers rejected an initial offer, was salary. The two sides reached a tentative agreement in September, when the board offered a 5W percent salary increase for the three years of the contract's term, but the teachers rejected it and were asking for 6 percent. Hughes said Tuesday that the new contract only contained one economic change from the former offer. “The new contract calls for a 516 percent salary increase the first year, 5!4 percent the second and 6 percent in the third year,” Hughes said. He added that he thought the vast majority of the teachers were quite pleased with the new contract. Hughes said he was happy to have the negotiations settled so that the district could get on with the important business of education. MVESPA President Dave Gilding said he was pleased that the negotiations that began last summer had finally been wrapped up and said that the workers had a contract with which they were satisfied. “The ratification vote was 40 in favor to 4 opposed." Gilding said. “So I think thr” basically everyone is happy.” Board negotiator Harlow Claggett express­ ed a similar sentiment on the school board’s behalf “1 think the board is very happy that negotiations with the support personnel are Claggett said. The two rides readied a second tentative agreement Feb. 13. The school board last fall had voted not to ratify contract offer after an initial tentative agreement was reached. Claggett said the problem with the original offer was the benefit package and the language describing eligibility. “Unfortunately the language it the original agreement was written in such a way that it was so hard to determine the intent that it would have been impossible to administer,” he said. Gilding said the question came down io how many part-time employees were going to be eligible for the complete insurance package. “We were trying to get insurance for the people who work 25 hours per week or more the first time, and it would have been a lot of people if die language hadn't been changed," he said. Gilding said the present contract calls for the four employees with the highest seniority in the district who work 25 hours or more per week for at least nine months of the year to get the insurance package. “But it also calls for option money for the rest of the employees who work 25 hours per week, and those who work less than 25 hours will receive pro-rated option funds,” Gilding said. “So 1 think everyone’s pleased because we’re getting something we never had before (Plan A insurance for four part-time workers and option funds for the rest)," he added. The option pay for the 25-hour employees will be $70, and $42 for those who work less. Gilding said. He added that the money must be used for annuities or other programs and could not be paid in cash. Gilding could not say who the four in­ surance recipients would be until the seniority list and weekly hours are consulted. The support personnel will also receive a 5 percent salary increase for each of the next three years, which is the term of the new contract. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 1, 1990 — Page 3 Three Barry County villages considering nonpartisan elections by David T. Young Editor The Barry County villages of Nashville, Freeport and Woodland are considering having their local elections switched from partisan to non-partisan. Some officials are advancing the argument that in small-town politics party affiliation isn’t that important and it may serve only to drive away potential candidates. Others are saying they support non-partisan elections because the move might save local taxpayers with contests, but aside from the possibility of write-in campaigns, the March 12 genera! elections will see the winners of the primary running unopposed. Raymond Hinckley, newly-elected president of Nashville, summed up some officials' philosophies by making several points. "There are economic reasons," he said. "It would reduce the necessity of primaries. And with fewer elections, there would be less expense." Hinckley estimated that each local election some money. All three last week had village primaries Alto man to stand trail in local youth’s car death J Ad Graphics News Service The Alto man accused of causing the death of Russell (Rusty) Eichenauer of Middleville in an automobile accident Feb. 7 will stand trial in Kent County Circuit Court. Paul Rea, 24, was bound over to the higher court on charges of manslaughter, thirdoffense drunken driving and felonious driving, said a spokeswoman for the 63rd District Court. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Judge Joseph B. White, she said. Conviction of the manslaughter charge could bring a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The accident occured at the intersection of Whitneyville Avenue and 100th Street at about 10:40 on Feb. 7. Authorities say Rea was traveling east on 100th Street when he disregarded a stop sign and his car hit the vehicle Eichenauer was driving broadside. A passenger in the Eichenauer vehicle, 17- year-old Byran Belson of Middle-ville, was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is still listed as critical by a spokeswoman for the hospital. ROAD COMMISSION, cont. from page 1 Since 1985, some of the Road Commis­ sion’s fixed costs have increased by about $212,000. These include hospitalization in­ surance. which jumped 122 percent, liability insurance, 171 percent, and workers compen­ sation insurance. 90 percent. Additionally, equipment costs have risen 8 to 10 percent per year. The Road Commission has said it has '’responsibly managed” the funds it has by reducing personnel through attrition and keep­ ing payroll increases in line with gas and weight income increase percentages. Kineman said Wednesday there has been more than a 20 percent reduction in the number of employees since 1970. Personnel has diopped from 62 to 48 since then. "Everything else has grown and we've shrunk." he said. However, quality work is still provided because of "better equipment and better and more dedicated employees.” he said. Kineman said he hopes people in the county will really look at what little the !6-mill costs. As an example he said the owner of an $80,000 home with a state equalized value of $40,000 would pay $20 a year for the winter maintenance road tax If that person itemizes deductions on a federal income tax form, the amount of yearly tax increase is less than $20, he said. "It’s not a lot of money and it really is im­ portant to us and the whole county," Kineman said. The millage is worth a lot in terms of just thinking what it means to get to be able to get to work or to school or to save a fender­ bender accident for a car, he said. County Commissioner Marjorie Radant said it bothered her that some of the county­ wide proposed winter maintenance tax would not be returned to the City of Hastings and villages in the county. "Thai’s where the largest population is," she said. "If the county doesn’t move, there’s not much business in Hastings," Lenz responded. "The whole county will benefit. Lenz said one of his big priorities is to get the school buses rolling in the winter. “!t’s a two-way street," Commissioner Rae Hoare said of the proposed county road tax, commenting that some county taxes and programs benefit the city more than the rural areas. Commissioner Richard Dean remarked that the Road Commission deserves "a pat on the back" for its hard work removing snow last weekend. costs the Village of Nashville between S600 and S700. Another reason, he said, is that in small villages like Nashville, one political party tends to dominate. m "This is a staunch Republican area, he said "People can’t gel elected if they want to run on the Democratic ticket, no matter how well known or popular they may be.” Further, he maintained that small-town politics doesn't follow a parry line. Under the current partisan election system, the primary is held between Republican candidates for offices and the winners arc virtually assured of winning the general election because they run unopposed. Such is the case with the Feb. 19 village primaries and the general elections in Nashville, Woodland and Freeport. "The general election really is meaningless unless someone runs a 'sticker' (write-in) campaign," Hinckley said. The new Nashville Village President said local officials got the idea of switching from partisan to non-partisan elections from the Village of Lake Odessa. Village President Steve Garlinger said Lake Odessa made the switch to non-partisan elections several years ago and the transition has been a smooth one. "It's worked very well here," Garlinger said. "We went though the process basically without skipping a beat." He said the Village Council held public hearings and then a two-thirds vote of the council put the question on the ballot for a referendum. The village voters passed the proposal to make the lections non-partisan. "We believed that partisan politics at the village level shouldn't be an issue," Garlinger said. "The Lake Odessa area is highly Republican, so we could have had a good Democratic candidate get defeated." Garlinger said the village has sent Nashville some information about how Lake Odessa went about the switch. The fact that three villages in the same county are taking a serious lock at going to non-partisan elections doesn't surprise Brad Wittman, director of information and voter registration for the State Elections Bureau. "A lot of partisan villages go for years without having to have a primary," he said. "Then all of a sudden they get stuck because the number of filings warrant it,’’ He cautioned, however, that non-partisan elections still could require primaries if there are more than two candidates seeking one office. In that case, a primary would be held to whittle the field down to two candidates for the general election. Wittman said there are two ways in which a village can attempt to change to the non­ partisan system. One is the way Lake Odessa did it, by having a public hearing and a vote of two-thirds of the council members to place the question on the ballot Another is to have 20 percent of the number of people who voted for the office of village president in the previous election sign a petition to put the issue to a vote of the village residents. The wording of the referendum must be approved by the State Attorney General's office. If the villages decide to make the move, the local party systems stand to lose. Bob Dwyer, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, said he can understand why such a change could be desirable, but he said he is philosophically opposed to it. "I believe that because what's wrong with American politics today is the weakening of partisan politics," he said. "Everything that's fundamentally wrong with state and national government falls to the reduction of the twoparty system. I view the erosion of partisan politics with some alarm." He noted that townships, the most fundamental units of government in the United States, remain partisan. "The problems we've got largely are that we've reduced the effectiveness of parties and have replaced them with special interest groups and political action committees (PACS)," Dwyer added. "Political parties can be held accountable, but PACS and special interest groups are accountable only to their membership." However, he acknowledged that his party has not been strong in village politics in Barry County. "We should have a full slate of candidates for offices in these communities," he said. "But the problem is academic. The village officials should be able to do what they want to do," Dwyer concluded. James Fisher, chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, said, "I don't want to speak on behalf of the party, but I know that in small communities it’s hard to find enough qualified people who are interested in community service. And I can understand the concerns of these communities over having needless elections." Fisher said the county GOP members have not yet discussed how they feel about the villages moving to non-partisan elections. One village in the county, however, has no intention of giving up its partisan elections. Middleville, according to Village Manager Kit Roon, is not considering such a change. That village, also dominated by Republican officials, did not have a primary Feb. 19, but will have a general election March 12. County adopts recreation plan The Barry County Board of Commmissioners Tuesday adopted the 1990 master county recreation plan, paving the way for the county and city to seek grants to improve recreational facilities. The board also gave the green light for the report to be filed with the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, an important step in the grant process. The plan is a pre­ requisite for seeking three funding programs through the DNR. ~ The County Parks and Recreation Commis­ sion hired Williams & Works, a Grand Rapids engineering firm, to prepare the plan. "This gives us a long-range plan and goals to address." said Park Director Diane Smith. The county’s priority during the next 10 years will be developing Charlton Park to its fullest potential, she said. The park's lop priority is to improve parking lots at its beach and an area for overflow parking during special events. “ The plan also shows that because 77 percent of the county’s population lives in rural areas, there’s not a need for tot lots, she said. "We need to be providing large parks,” Smith said. The southern pan of the county needs recreational areas, she noted. The southeast portion of the county especially needs swimm­ ing opportunities. A detailed synopsis of the plan was publish­ ed in the Feb. 15 Banner. In another matter relating to the park, com­ missioners agreed to write a letter in support of a $1,850 mini-grant for Chariton Park from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Smith said the park would use the grant to hire folk singers and musicians, including Can­ dace Anderson, historian Larry Masse, a musical spoon performer and a storyteller for the park's Folklifc Festival. The board also approved a resolution com­ mitting use of the former Community Ac­ tivities Center building, now occupied by the County Commission on Aging, to senior citizen uses for the next decade. The board took the action to assist the COA in seeking a grant to replace two windows in the building. A requirement of that grant is a IO-year commitment for use of the building by seniors. Tuesday afternoon the board held a meeting of the Committee of the Whole and reviewed and discussed the board’s own rules and regulations and procedures for department heads when seeking capital improvement funds. For instance, it was discussed that a deparment or agency head should first go to his or her own "oversite” committee with a re­ quest, instead of going to the property or finance committees first, as has been fre­ quently done in the past. A few department heads were in the au­ dience and Commissioner Orvin Moore told them that the various oversite committees would soon be wanting to know their priorites for 1991. There was some discussion on the merits of waiving a county policy requiring department heads to request approval to post a replace­ ment position and then wailing 30 days to fill it. Commissioner Ted McKelvey said that policy was formulated a number of yean ago to save some money and agreed that the Per­ sonnel Committee might want to study the situation and make a recommendation. Commissioner Marjorie Radant, chair­ woman of the Personnel Committee, said discussion of that policy will be placed on the agenda for the committee's next meeting. Winter surprise... DEMOCRATS continued from page 1 Meanwhile, two members of the Democratic Party, James and Bea Pino, purchased an adjacent vacant lot owned by Hastings City Councilwoman Esther Walton and her husband, John. The lot was paved last fall. The city then moved to have the complaint dismissed, but the Democrats in December asked that the city be required to pay for the Democrats' legal fees and court costs. The following month, the Democrats filed the counterclaim against the city, claiming in part that other buildings in Hastings lack sufficient paved parking and their owners have not been prosecuted for violating the ordi­ nance. In dismissing the case Tuesday, the Democrats sought to have Judge Eveland rule that the committee had not expanded the hall’s use and was not subject to the ordinance. Dwyer told the court the committee hoped to avoid future litigation over the issue. "If we don't lay that issue to rest, we will be back here again and again and again as long as the city chooses to put us into that position," Dwyer said. "We don't want to be before this court again. We want to develop the building, like the Odd Fellows were, without harassment from the city." Youngsma, however, opposed that request. "The city’s position is we want to avoid a carle blanche to the Democratic Party to violate the zoning ordinance," he said. Eveland said he was unable to determine whether the building's use had changed. "I can’t tell what will happen in the future," he said. "I can only make a finding of law based on the issues in the complaint." “This (ruling) does not mean the city cannot bring a new complaint that the Democrats are violating the ordinance based Whether they drove through Yankee Springs, the Delton area, Assyria or Woodland, most Barry County residents were probably admiring the new land­ scape that greeting them late last week and into the weekend. Like guards at a gateway, these rolls of fencing stood at attention and took all the snow that was sent in their direction. on a new set of facts," the judge said. Rfc^uni^cal mat.. ♦ PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Cail us to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! Millions of trees In Barry County were draped In a blanket of thick, wet snow. Where there once was a road, suddenly there was little sign of It Friday morning. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 1, 1990 — Page 3 Three Barry County villages considering nonpartisan elections by David T. Young Editor The Barry County villages of Nashville, Freeport and Woodland arc considering haring their local elections switched from partisan to non-partisan. Some officials are advancing the argument that in small-town politics party affiliation isn't that important and it may serve only to drive away potential candidates. Others are saying they support non-partisan elections because the move might save local taxpayers with contests, but aside from the possibility of write-in campaigns, the March 12 genera! elections will see the winners of the primary running unopposed. Raymond Hinckley, newly-elected president of Nashville, summed up some officials' philosophies by making several points. "There are economic reasons," he said. "It would reduce the necessity of primaries. And with fewer elections, there would be less expense." Hinckley estimated that each local election some money. All three last week had village primaries Alto man to stand trail in local youth’s car death J-Ad Graphics News Service The Alto man accused of causing the death of Russell (Rusty) Eichenauer of Middleville in an automobile accident Feb. 7 will stand trial in Kent County Circuit Court. Paul Rea, 24, was bound over to the higher court on charges of manslaughter, thirdoffense drunken driving and felonious driving, said a spokeswoman for the 63rd District Court. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Judge Joseph B. White, she said. Conviction of the manslaughter charge could bring a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The accident occured at the intersection of Whitneyville Avenue and 100th Street at about 10:40 on Feb. 7. Authorities say Rea was traveling east on 100th Street when he disregarded a stop sign and his car hit the vehicle Eichenauer was driving broadside. A passenger in the Eichenauer vehicle, 17year-old Byran Belson of Middle-ville, was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is still listed as critical by a spokeswoman for the hospital. ROAD COMMISSION, cont. from page 1 Since 1985, some of the Road Commis­ sion’s fixed costs have increased by about $212,000. These include hospitalization in­ surance. which jumped 122 percent, liability insurance, 171 percent, and workers compen­ sation insurance, 90 percent. Additionally, equipment costs have risen 8 to 10 percent per year. The Road Commission has said it has “responsibly managed” the funds it has by reducing personnel through attrition and keep­ ing payroll increases in line with gas and weight income increase percentages. Kineman said Wednesday there has been more than a 20 percent reduction in the number of employees since 1970. Personnel has dropped from 62 to 48 since then. "Everything else has grown and we’ve shrunk,” he said. However, quality work is still provided because of “better equipment and better and more dedicated employees," he said. Kineman said he hopes people in the county will really look at what little the 'Zz-mill costs. As an example, he said the owner of an $80,000 home with a state equalized value of $40,000 would pay $20 a year for the winter maintenance road tax. If that person itemizes deductions on a federal income tax form, the amount of yearly tax increase is less than $20, he said. “It’s not a lol of money and it really is im­ portant to us and the whole county,” Kineman said. The millage is worth a lot in terms of just thinking what it means to get to be able to get to work or to school or to save a fender­ bender accident for a car, he said. County Commissioner Marjorie Radant said it bothered her that some of the county­ wide proposed winter maintenance tax would not be returned to the City of Hastings and villages in the county. “That’s where the largest population is," she said. DEMOCRATS continued from page 1 Meanwhile, two members of the Democratic Party, James and Bea Pino, purchased an adjacent vacant lot owned by Hastings City Councilwoman Esther Walton and her husband, John. The lot was paved last fall. The city then moved to have the complaint dismissed, but the Democrats in December asked that the city be required to pay for the Democrats' legal fees and court costs. The following month, the Democrats filed the counterclaim against the city, claiming in part that other buildings in Hastings lack sufficient paved parking and their owners havr not been prosecuted for violating the ordi­ nance. In dismissing the case Tuesday, the Democrats sought to have Judge Eveland rule that the committee had not expanded the hall’s use and was not subject to the ordinance. Dwyer told the court the committee hoped to avoid future litigation over the issue. "If we don't lay that issue to rest, we will be back here again and again and again as long as the city chooses to put us into that position," Dwyer said. "We don't want to be before this court again. We want to develop the building, like the Odd Fellows were, without harassment from the city." Youngsma, however, opposed that request. "The city’s position is we want to avoid a carte blanche to the Democratic Party to violate the zoning ordinance," he said. Eveland said he was unable to determine whether the building’s use had changed. "I can’t tell what will happen in the future," he said. "I can only make a finding of law based on the issues in the complaint.” "This (ruling) does not mean the city cannot bring a new complaint that the Democrats are violating the ordinar.ee based on a new set of facts," the judge said. Reaciijwi.. local man. ♦ PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Call us to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! “If the county doesn't move, there's not much business in Hastings.” Lenz responded. “The whole county will benefit. Lenz said one of his big priorities is to get the school buses rolling in the winter. "It’s a two-way street." Commissioner Rae Hoare said of the proposed county road lax, commenting that some county taxes and programs benefit the city more than the rural areas. Commissioner Richard Dean remarked that the Road Commission deserves “a pat on the back” for its hard work removing snow last weekend. costs the Village of Nashville between S600 and S700. Another reason, he said, is that in small villages like Nashville, one political party tend* to dominate. h "This is a staunch Republican area, ne said "People can’t get elected if they want to run on the Democratic ticket, no matter how well known or popular they may be." Further, he maintained that small-town politics doesn’t follow a party line. Under the current partisan election system, the primary is held between Republican candidates for offices and the winners arc virtually assured of winning the general election because they run unopposed. Such is the case with the Feb. 19 village primaries and the general elections in Nashville, Woodland and Freeport. "The general election really is meaningless unless someone runs a 'sticker' (write-in) campaign," Hinckley said. The new Nashville Village President said local officials got the idea of switching from partisan to non-partisan elections from the Village of Lake Odessa. Village President Steve Garlinger said Lake Odessa made the switch to non-partisan elections several years ago and the transition has been a smooth one. "It's worked very well here," Garlinger said. "We went though the process basically without skipping a beat." He said the Village Council held public hearings and then a two-thirds vote of the council put the question on the ballot for a referendum. The village voters passed the proposal to make the lections non-partisan. “We believed that partisan politics at the village level shouldn’t be an issue," Garlinger said. "The Lake Odessa area is highly Republican, so we could have had a good Democratic candidate get defeated." Garlinger said the village has sent Nashville some information about how Lake Odessa went about the switch. The fact that three villages in the same county are taking a serious look at going to non-partisan elections doesn't surprise Brad Wittman, director of information and voter registration for the State Elections Bureau. "A lot of partisan villages go for years without having to have a primary," he said. "Then all of a sudden they get stuck because the number of filings warrant it. He cautioned, however, that non-partisan elections still could require primaries if there are more than two candidates seeking one office. In that case, a primary would be held to whittle the field down to two candidates for the general election. Wittman said there are two ways in which a village can attempt to change to the non­ pan isan system. One is the way Lake Odessa did it, by having a public hearing and a vote of two-thirds of the council members to place the question on the ballot. Another is to have 20 percent of the number of people who voted for the office of village president in the previous election sign a petition to put the issue to a vote of the village residents. The wording of the referendum must be approved by the State Attorney General's office. If the villages decide to make the move, the local party systems stand to lose. Bob Dwyer, chairman of the Bany County Democratic Committee, said he can understand why such a change could be desirable, but he said he is philosophically opposed to it. "I believe that because what's wrong with American politics today is the weakening of partisan politics," he said. "Everything that's fundamentally wrong with state and national government falls to the reduction of the twoparty system. I view the erosion of partisan politics with some alarm.” He noted that townships, the most fundamental units of government in the United States, remain partisan. "The problems we've got largely are that we've reduced the effectiveness of parties and have replaced them with special interest groups and political action committees (PACS)," Dwyer added. "Political parties can be held accountable, but PACS and special interest groups are accountable only to their membership." However, he acknowledged that his party has not been strong in village politics in Bany County. "We should have a full slate of candidates for offices in these communities," he said. "But the problem is academic. The village officials should be able to do what they want to do," Dwyer concluded. James Fisher, chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, said, "1 don't want to speak on behalf of the party, but I know that in small communities it's hard to find enough qualified people who are interested in community service. And I can understand the concerns of these communities over having needless elections." Fisher said the county GOP members have not yet discussed how they feel about the villages moving to non-partisan elections. One village in the county, however, has no intention of giving up its partisan elections. Middleville, according to Village Manager Kit Roon, is not considering such a change. That village, also dominated by Republican officials, did not have a primary Feb. 19, but will have a general election March 12. County adopts recreation plan The Barry County Board of Commmissioners Tuesday adopted the 1990 master county recreation plan, paving the way for the county and city to seek grants to improve recreational facilities. The board also gave the green light for the report to be filed with the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, an important step in the grant process. The plan is a pre­ requisite for seeking three funding programs through the DNR. The County Parks and Recreation Commis­ sion hired Williams &. Works, a Grand Rapids engineering firm, to prepare the plan. “This gives us a long-range plan and goals to address,” said Park Director Diane Smith. The county’s priority during the next 10 years will be developing Charlton Park to its fullest potential, she said. The park’s top priority is to improve parking lots at its beach and an area for overflow parking during special events. The plan also shows that because 77 percent of the county’s population lives in rural areas, there’s not a need for tot lots, she said. “We need to be providing large parks.” Smith said. The southern part of the county needs recreational areas, she noted. The southeast portion of the county especially needs swimm­ ing opportunities. A detailed synopsis of the plan was publish­ ed in the Feb. 15 Banner. In another matter relating to the park, com­ missioners agreed to write a letter in support of a $1.850 mini-gram for Charlton Park from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Smith said the park would use the grant to hire folk singers and musicians, including Can­ dace Anderson, historian Larry Masse, a musical spoon performer and a storyteller for the park’s Folklife Festival. The board also approved a resolution com­ mitting use of the former Community Ac­ tivities Center building, now occupied by the County Commission on Aging, to senior citizen uses for the next decade. The board took the action to assist the COA in seeking a grant to replace two windows in the building. A requirement of that grant is a 10-ycar commitment for use of the building by seniors. Tuesday afternoon the board held a meeting of the Committee of the Whole and reviewed and discussed the board’s own rules and regulations and procedures for department heads when seeking capita! improvement funds. For instance, it was discussed that a deper­ ment or agency head should first go to his or her own “oversile" committee with a re­ quest, instead of going to the property or finance committees first, as has been fre­ quently done in the past. A few department heads were in the au­ dience and Commissioner Orvin Moore told them that the various oversite committees would soon be wanting to know their priorites for 1991. There was some discussion on the merits of waiving a county policy requiring department heads to request approval to post a replace­ meat position and then waiting 30 days to fill Commissioner Ted McKelvey said that policy was formulated a number of years ago to save some money and agreed that the Per­ sonnel Committee might want to study the situation and make a recommendation. Commissioner Marjorie Radant, chair­ woman of the Personnel Committee, said discussion of that policy will be placed on the agenda for the committee's next meeting. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 1, 1990 CORRECTIONS: A story about the new Assyria Township Supervisor, in the Feb. 22 edition of the Banner, incorrectly reported that Mike McPhillips resigned as Baltimore Township Trustee. County, township candidates must file petitions by May 15 Candidates for county and vacant township offices in the Aug. 7 primary Barry County will have until 4 p.m. May 15 to file petitions. Those interested in running for county commissioners’ offices must file petitions, affadavits of identity and information about candidate committees with the county clerk's office. Those who seek township positions must file petitions and affadavits of identity with the clerk in the township in which they are running. Candidate committees, however, must be filed with the county clerk. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma this week announced the number of petition signatures that will be required for a candidate to be eligible to be on the primary ballot. The numbers indicate a minumum and maximum of signatures needed: County Commissioners • District No. 1 (City of Hastings and Section 6, Hastings Township) - Democrat, 11 to 45; Republican, 7 to 28. • District No. 2 (Thornapple 3nd Yankee Springs townships) - Democrat, 10 to 41; Republican, 7 to 29. • District No. 3 (Irving and Rutland townships and Hastings Township, excluding Section 6) - Democrat, 12 to 46; Republican, 7 to 26. • District No. 4 (Woodland, Carlton and Castleton townships) - Democrat, 10 to 40; Republican, 7 to 29. • District No. 5 (Assyria, Maple Grove and Johnstown townships) - Democrat 14 to 57; Republican 8 to 33. • District No. 6 (Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville townships) - Democrat, 10 to 38; Republican, 5 to 21. • District No. 7 (Prairieville and Barry townships) - Democrat, 10 to 40; Republican, 6 to 22. Township vacancies • Assyria Township Supervisor Democrat, 3 to 10; Republican, 2 to 6. • Baltimore Township Supervisor Democrat, 3 to 11; Republican, 1 to 6. • Baltimore Township Trustee, Democrat, 3 to II; Republican, 1 to 6. • Hope Township Treasurer - Democrat, 4 to 16; Republican, 2 to 9. • Irving Township Supervisor - Democrat, 3 to 10; Republican, 1 to 5. post. Boersma said the reason that the number of required signatures for Democrats is higher than for Republicans is ttat the formula is determined by how many votes were cast for Michigan Secretary of State in the 1988 A "News Brier item in last week’s Banner incorrectly reported the date of tlte Hastings Rotary Spaghetti Supper. The event is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. general election, where Democrat Richard Austin polled signficantly more votes than his Republican opponent Boersma also said that those who wish to be delegates to their party’s county convention must file petitions by 4 p.m. May 8 with the county cleric’s office. A minimum of 3 signatures and a maximum of 20 is required of all delegate candidates. Read The Hastings Banner every week for ALL the news of Barry County. Additional millage proposal needs agressive sellingjob It appears that the Hastings Area School System will have to launch an aggressive effort to pass both millage requests in a special election March 26. There is a good chance the renewal of 27.7797 mills will be approved, but there are a number of forces at work against the other request, for an additional 1.38 mills. One force involves recent history. The schools in 1988 went to the voters three times to ask for additional funds. AU three were turned down. Finally, in June 1989, after suffering through a nightmarish year of reduced class offerings and a pay-to-participate system for extra­ curricular activities, voters approved a request for a little more than four additional mills. Those four plus mills less than a year later are included in the renewal package. The 1.38 figure is in addition to that. A second force is the lack of a contract settlement with the teachers. Though the 1.38 mills, officials have said, would be used for things like textbooks, building maintenance and repairs and equipment, it is difficult to convince voters the amount wouldn't go to paying teachers' raises. If a contract settlement could be reached before the election, it would help. Another force is the information that the state is going to be more generous this year in its support of public education. Gov. James Blanchard right now is proposing a 4.8 percent increase in state aid to schools, which isn't really a tremendous boost, but it is better than what has been offered in recent years. A fourth force is the reality that some taxpayers aren't getting cost of living raises this year while the schools essentially are asking for just that. A fifth force involves the way the requests are being presented. Presenting voters with the chance to vote on the renewal and at the same time another request for additional funds perhaps gives them the opportunity to clear themselves of guilt over not supporting their schools. Voters who approve renewals often turn down other requests, using the rationale that at least they gave the schools the basic amount needed. . Indeed, passage of the renewal is critical. Without the 27.7797 mills, the school system would be able > operate only a few months before it Call 948-8051 FINANCIAL Ml F o c u sVl JurmMbf... Mark 0. Viewpoint = McPhillips was appointed to the Township Board seat to fill a vacancy left by Ken Grenata. who died in March 1989. McPhillips will run in the August primary for the remaining two years of the trustee's it Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. J Adjusted Gross Income Allowable Single Up to $24,999..... $25,000-534.999. Full deduction Deduction reduced by $200 for every $1,000 over $25,000 Married Filing Up io $39,999........... Full Deduction Deduction reduced by $200 for every $1,000 over $40,000 No deduction FWng Status IRA Deduction $40,000 to $49,999. Jointly $50,000 and above. Married Filing Up to $9.999............ Deduction reduced by $200 for every $1,000 over $10,000 Separately $10,000 and above. No deduction earning taxpayers realistically plan their retirement without fear of being denied com­ pany benefits or Social Security promises. Unfortunately, Congress chose to sacrifice some long-term benefits for short-term taxes when they disturbed JRAs. The IRA may be wounded, but it’s not dead. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company ‘Grease’ performance well done To the Editor— To the Editor— I was shocked when I read your editorial (Feb. 22) in the Banner! If you had lived and played on the banks of Cedar Creek as 1 have, you would not com­ pare it to a prison site! My children and their families enjoyed swimming and fishing in this beautiful stream without worrying about pollution. Now. we are expected to believe that it will be as clean as ever after it receives treated sewage. No way! This does not affect Hope Township alone. I know many families in Hastings Township living all along Cedar Creek, on its way to the Thonuqjple River, who feel the same as I do. Mary Hayward Middleville Congratulations to Patti LaJoye. Mary Martha Mclendy and the students who par­ ticipated for their production of "Grease." The performance was well done and it showcased the individual talents of the actors and actresses to great advantage Some of these students have received scholarships from the Arts Council or have participated in our Youthful Jubilee performances at Fish Hatchery Park in July. Il was a pleasure to watch them and Io sec them receive the recognition and applause they deserve, and it was gratifying to see such a large audience turn out in support this type of event. Sincerely. Kathleen Crane. President. ThomappJe Arts Council of Barry County Unfounded fear justifies sewer To the Editor— The basic idea that Wall Lake must have sewers is false. The only "study” done by the Barry County Health Department (1983) showed four failed septic tanks and good water quality. Actually, the justification for a sewer was fear — unfounded fear of an “aging lake.” The solution? Sewer the lake and dump the effluent spring and fall into a beautiful trout stream. Cost? $2.1 million. Alternative: Land application that could raise trees, com. hay, etc. Yes. the initial cost may be more, but over the next 20 to 30 years, it would be more environmentally sound and hence cost effective. Looking at alternatives is not “passing the buck,” but rather provides long-term en­ vironmental benefits. Actually, this is why the Stale Water Quality Standards require* ex­ ploration of all feasible alternatives before discharge to any southern Michigan trout stream. (Rule 98 of Water Quality Standards). This should have been done in February of 1989, and it would have avoided this present so-called “no-win situation”. The DNR. consulting engineering firm and Hope Township Board really goofed! Rule 98 should be followed. Steve Pappas Middleville Shuster's drug stance appreciated Your IRA may be wounded, but It’s not dead (Editor’s Note: This is part one of a twopart series on IRA changes.) Probaby one of the most misunderstood features of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 con­ cerns your Individual Retirement Account. Thousands of taxpayers have stopped con­ tributing to their IRAs either because they believe they’re no longer eligible for an IRA or because they believe they can no longer make deductible contributions. Both assump­ tions may be wrong and a valuable retirement program wasted. Let’s begin by separating fact from fiction on who’s eligible for an IRA. The simple fact n that anyone under age 70W with earned in­ come can make IRA contributions. Whether or not these contributions are tax deductible is based on two things, I) whether you or your spouse participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and 2) your adjusted gross income. If neither you nor your spouse is an active participant in an employer-sponsored plan, your IRA contributions, up to S2.000 annual­ ly, are fully deductible. If you and your spouse are active par­ ticipants, the deductible portion, if any, of your contribution depends upon your adjusted gross income. As the chart illustrates, working couples fil­ ing jointly with an adjusted gross income of less than $40,000 can each fully deduct up to $2,000 in annual IRA contributions. The deduction is reduced bv $200 for every $1,000 earned over $40,000. For example, if our hypothetical couple has an adjusted gross income of $45,000, each can deduct $1,000 of their maximum $2,000 IRA contribution. A single taxpayer with an adjusted gross in­ come less than $25,000 is also allowed the full deduction for his or hei IRA contribution. (See dun). Similarly, that deduction is phas­ ed out by $200 for every $1,000 over $25,000. The IRA is one of the most far-sighted aids to personal retirement that Congress ever in­ troduced. Because of it, millions of wage- Cedar Crook isn’t a prison site CIOSO Change + ’/. 39s/. AT&T + 2*/. Amerltech 57’/. 35 Anheuser-Busch 16’/. Chrysler + 17/ Clark Equipment 42’/> -13/ 32’/. CMS Energy + 13/ Coca Cola 69’/. 63’/. Dow Chemical Exxon 48’/. IO3/. Family Dollar 46 +2 Ford 21A General Motors 45 Great Lakes Bancorp 16’/. 32 Hastings Mfg. 103’/. IBM + 1’/ 65'/. JCPenney 53’/. Jhnsn.& Jhnsn. +2 34’/. Kmart -13/61’/. Kellogg Company 31’/. -V. McDonald's -1s/. 41 Sears S.E. Mich. Gas 18’/. Spartan Motors Upjohn 34 -’/. Gold $408.00 -$12.00 $5.10 —$0.24 Silver + 20.27 2617.12 Dow Jones 152,000,000 Volume To the Editor— Bravo to Judge Richard M. Shuster for his lough sentencing of drug dealers in Bany County (Feb. 15 Banner edition). More than increased funding for treatment or for more law enforcement, one very effec­ tive method of cutting drug use in this country is to make drag dealing very unappealing in terms of punishment. Judge Shuster's tough stance will send a clear message to dealers in Barry County: If you want io play, be prepared to pay. He should be commended for his actions. Yours truly. Terri Pease Midland. Texas Wall Lake sewer should ba In Wall Lake To the Editor— We are writing this letter in response to the editorial Viewpoint in the Feb. 22 issue of the Hastings Banner. Yon were correct in stating that the Wall Lake Sewer project is an emotional issue. If you learned that a sewer project, on a closed lake three miles from your neighborhood wr: ‘ ’ raw sevuge i«. to pump their neighborhood, and to dump the effluent fl ^Biese lagoons into a stream your children ^Bn in and you yourself enjoy, you would Kbe emotional about it. You would also! Be the right to There has been no scienl In the Feb. IZHopeTowd stated that this project is 1 Lake citizens. If (his is thri * proof that Wall f this proportion. meeting it was pled by the Wall Lse, why is Cedar e wants of a com- Creek being sacrificed for munity three miles awey?[ We, as private citizens, have researched alternatives to the proposed lagoon site and disposal method. There are other viable alternatives. There are parcels of land close to Wall Lake, which meet the soil and acreage re­ quirements for lagoons, and alternative discharge methods. When we as private ntirem can find as much information about this project, aad alternatives, why are they be­ ing overlooked or ignored by the project engineer and the Township board? We hope these sites and alternative methods are not be­ ing dismissed just because it would put the lagoons and discharge site closer to the lake. We, as well as others, take offense to being referred to as “the Cedar Creek folks.” It carries a negative connotation, as if we are not as intelligent as those making the decisions on this project. We are citizens who are very concerned about our environment, and as citizens we have the right and obligation to voice our concerns in a public forum. Among these “folks” are doctors, lawyers, CPA’s, merchants, business owners. Baltimore Township officers, a retired school administrator representing Hastings Township, school administrators, property owners along Cedar Creek, biologists, fanners, public relations personnel, office and vatiofi groups, engineers and others from the public and private sector. These “folks” also presented the Hope Township Board with petitions with over 500 signatures from concerned persons, objecting to using Cedar Creek as a dumping site. The Hope Township Board has put themselves into the “no-win situation,” as you called it in your Viewpoint. Common sense would tell you, if you ere ie the pro­ blem — you deal with the consequences. Wall Lake residents stand to reap all the benefits of this project as it is proposed, without having to deal with any of the negative connotations. We believe the Wall Lake Sewer project should remain a Wall Lake project 100 percent. Kenneth and Mary K. Pease Delton would have to close its doors But the school board, school officials and boosters will have their work cut out for them between now and March 26 when they try to Will Nicaragua vote results hold up? whip up support for the 1.38 mills. With so many forces working against them, they need to mount an aggressive educational campaign now to try to demonstrate the district's need for the extra money. But even with an all-out effort, it's going to be a difficult task to sell the request for additional millage. Presides! Daairl Ortega, leftist leader of Nicaragua, was ousted from power in an elec- more than a decade. Do you believe Onega will honor the results of the vote, or do you see more trouble ahead for Nicaragua? Hastings Banner Devoted to the fofereate of Bury CourUj e/nce 1856 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert tAttiatnt Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder ispom Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour (s»/e$ Manager Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO. Box B Hastings, Ml 490^8-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Bernie Tobias Hastings: “No. He still has con­ Anne-Marie Dobransky Chicago: “Probably not. I think Tom Parsons Hastings: “We can hope he does. trol of the army. I dont they’re going to continue But with what he’s done in think he will. I hope he to have lots of problems.” the past, it’s hard to say.’’ Hartings: “That’s the only stumbl­ ing block they’ve got (whether Ortega will does. They might play it honor the results). He was cool to get aid down an outlaw before he went there." into that position.’’ Jerry McCInricin Hastings: “I don’t expect he will. Ken Lancaster Hastings: “It’s hard to tell. Very I just don't think he’d be a questionable, 1 would good president." say.” �The Hastings danne- — Thursday. March 1. 1990 — Page 5 Nashville firm says can’t comply with junk ordinance by Mark LaRuse Staff Writer NASHVILLE — Owners of Maple Valley Concrete Products Inc. told the Village Coun­ cil Thursday that they could not comply with the “junk" ordinance and stay in business. The ordinance prohibits or regulates the storing ol dismantled, inoperable and unlicensed vehicles, machinery, equipment and parts thereof. After being notified a second time by Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje that they were in violation of the ordinance because of a number of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on the property. Ted. Corry and their son Ron Ohler decided to discuss the matter with the council Thursday. Koetje said the Ohlers have tried to comply and have removed a number of vehicles from their Durkee Slrcet/M-66 business. But Corry told the council that the unlicens­ ed vehicles still on the property, including two buses, a dump truck, a boom truck and two ready mix cement trucks, cither were operable and used regularly in their gravel pit and cement business or were immovable. Ron added that Koetje had been out to talk them last summer, though Sidney Green, owner of R & F Industries on Main Street, who has been convicted on two counts of violating (he same ordinance, was quoted as saying he was the only one in the village being made to comply with the ordinance. However, the similarities in the two cases are few. One of the big differences, Koetje said, is that when he contacted the Ohlers. they not only said they would try, they did make ef­ forts to comply. He said Green, when first contacted, made it clear he had no intention of complying. Green fought the village in court for more than two years over the ordinance and his con­ victions and still hasn’t complied with the or­ dinance — despite a court order to do so and a 90-day jail term. District Court Judge Gary Holman recently granted Green a 30-day stay of sentence to work on bringing the property into compliance. Mrs. Ohler went on to explain that her family has been doing business in Nashville for 12 years, has contributed to the welfare of the community and has upgraded the property. “We do not want our business compared with Mr. Green’s because we've made our property look better, not worse, and we have been trying to obey the law," she said. When the Ohlers purchased the site there were many vehicles already on the property, including the two cement trucks, she added. She also informed the council that they have already removed nine vehicles from the pro­ perty that were left by the previous owners and that they had problems moving some of them because they didn’t have titles. Two were removed recently, and there arc plans to remove two more, she said. “But these two ready mix trucks, which were here when we bought the place, arc full of cement and cannot be moved.” Ohler explained. She added that they had tried to move them a number of ways, including cutting them up with torches. Ron added that they are 28,000 lbs. of dead weight, and in his opinion, im­ possible to move. They even considered burying them, but they said they thought the DNR would object because there’s gas and oil in them. “As for the two buses," Corry said, “we use them for storage." Ohler explained that the scats have been removed and the buses provide a lot of storage space, which they need for materials that can­ not be stored outside, including styrofoam and zonolite. an insulating material delivered in bags by the semi-trailer full. "We need these buses for storage and can­ not afford to build a storage building," Ohler said. "We are not rich people. “We came here and bought this place when nothing worked. While we were at the bank, a big piece of a machine was stolen. So we bought another one and moved the equipment here. We’ve been working for 12 years get­ ting the equipment on line," Ted Ohler said. “I haven't taken a paycheck out of Maple Valley Concrete yet." Corry explained that they had an unlicensed dump truck that was used only in the pit and a spare boom (crane) truck and that they couldn't afford to pay thousands of dollars in insurance on them. She said that the (pit) dump truck was a piece of equipment, like a forklift, a loader or a tractor. The spare boom truck is necessary, and their insurance company just switches their coverage when one breaks down. "Otherwise we could not deliver bricks when a truck breaks down. If we can't deliver, we have no business," Ohler said. The Ohlers also have a cement truck that is used to wash stones as well as for pouring concrete The crux of the Ohlers’ contention is that these trucks and busses are not vehicles: they are equipment. "Without this equipment, we cannot stay in business in Nashville," Corry told the council. She t'dded that although the council talked about bringing business to the community, it seems to be more interested in pushing business out of the village. Green has long contended that the council was trying to put him out of business. Village President John Hughes slated again that the purpose of the ordinance and the council was not to push anyone out of business. The council discussed the problem and agreed that as far as the ordinance was con­ cerned, the Ohlers have a problem, especially with the buses, Hughes said. But they also discussed a number of possi­ ble solutions. Hughes told the Ohlers that since the coun­ cil has been working on an agreement that will allow Green to keep some of his equipment in a fenced area, perhaps a similar solution could be reached in their case. "Again, 1 don't think it’s our intention to say you can’t do business," he said. “I think there’s a solution.” Ohler told the council that if they could not make some sort of allowances or reach an agreement that would allow them to stay in business here, there was another possible solution. "If nothing else will work, we would like to be annexed out ol the village." she said. She went on to explain that they owned pro­ perty on the border and have already looked into the matter. Hughes, acknowledging that he was not the one who should decide since he has resigned, said he didn't think that the village would even want to consider that option. "I think we could discuss this all night and not come up with a solution,” Hughes said. "But 1 think a committee could work it out to everyone’s satisfaction." Hughes went on to appoint a special com­ mittee consisting of trustees Dave Toman and Larry Filter, who set up an appointment to meet with the Ohlers. In a related matter Thursday night: Trustee Ted Spoelstra reported on the results of his recent meeting with Green. Spoelstra said they had worked out an agreement calling for a fence that would resolve the issue once and for all and that Green said he would being working on it Monday. "Dave (Toman) and I met with Sid and his wife and ironed things out," he said. "I thought we had an agreement to get the place cleaned up until he came in Tuesday and told the clerk he wouldn’t do it until someone from the village came down and painted an orange mark on the stuff that’s junk." Spoelstra said the judge told Green to have it done that way, but Spoelstra said he wasn’t going there with a paint can. Hughes noted that it could've been an at­ tempt on Green’s part to get an unqualified of­ ficial to say what’s junk, "so he could take it back into court and say we don’t know what’s equipment and what’s junk.” The council appeared to view Green's ac­ tion, or lack of action, on this most recent at­ tempt to resolve the matter just another hoax or a manuever. "When we left, Sid’s wife told him to listen, and she repeated the proposal and told him what he had to do. and he indicated that he knew what to do on Monday," Spoelstra said. Spoelstra said be was frustrated and called for a meeting between the council. Green and Inlrfrilurin^ i I I (,S OURNEW ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMR SEAFOOD &CR4BBAR IK4TLRIXG CKABU&S! Perl it Eat Shrimp. Deep I n<*d Shrimp, savory < ’«hI. iriitlcrCImn Strips I’< Haloes. V egetal ill's. Kr.ib Cakis ()nr lull Snip, Salad & I inif liar included! < hihfrvrt S5.95 S it*. A- under Finally, all lhe Shrimp. Seafood & ('nib you want! Ilnsliiigs 915 \\ Suilr Sini'l • ‘H8-2701 ( am "til arailablr his atto’-jieys and the village attorney Scott Smith. "This is getting to be a three-ring circus; Sid says one thing, the lawyers say another, the paper has another story, and we've got another one down here." he added. “If we don't get everyone together and solve this thing, when Sid gets out of jail we'll be back to square one. Then we'll have pro­ blems." Spoelstra told the council. "So rd like to have a meeting and get everything on paper or a tape recorder. " Hughes said he thought there was some misunderstanding and that Green thought the village wanted him to get rid of everything on his property. But the council agreed over a year ago to let Green have a fenced enclosure to keep the equipment in that he needs for his business. Hughes also noted that when the council agreed to let Green stay out of jail as long as he worked on bring the property into com­ pliance. Green did not live up to that agree­ ment cither. There was some discussion about the pro­ priety of such a meeting, but the council agreed to discuss it with Smith and to try to set it up. ’ Woodland News by Catherine Lucas The Lakewood United Methodist Church organ fund committee will hold a benefit breakfast in the church fellowship hall Satur­ day. March 10, from 7 to 10 a.m. This is one of a series of breakfasts to help fund the new organ needed by the church. Egg casserole, sweet rolls, orange juice and coffee will be served for a free-will offering. The public is invited. The first of a series of combined Lenten ser­ vices, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Society, will be held Sunday. March 4. at 7 p.m. at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on M-66 and Davenport Road. The Rev. Ben Ridder of the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa will give a message Refreshments and fellowship will follow each service. Ministers and members of several Lakewood Ministerial Society chur­ ches will participate in this "round-robin" series of seven special Lenten services. The March 11 service will be held at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. The Rev. Bob Kersten of Woodland United Methodist Church will be the speaker on that date. On Friday. March 2, a World Day of Prayer service will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. The theme will be "Pattern for Prayer.” Participating churches, besides Lakewood Methodist, arc Kilpatrick United Brethren. Zion Lutheran, Woodland United Methodist. Woodgrove Parish and Woodbury United Brethren. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. Bonnie Eckman Balli and her children. 6-year old Jessica and 8-year old Josh, are spending this school term in Okemos, where the children are getting special schooling. Mrs. Balli is a math teacher in a private school system in Jakarta, Indonesia, where her hus­ band, Larry Balli, is head master. During February, Larry Balli has been in the United States spending time with his fami­ ly in Okemos. He and his wife spent last week in San Francisco attending a private school conference and recruiting teachers for a new school soon to be built in Jakarta. Mrs. Balli’s parents. Don and Addie Eckman of Woodland, stayed in Okemos with the children while their mother was away. Mr. Balli returned to Jakarta from San Francisco after the conference, and Mrs. Balli returned to Okemos. He will come to Michigan at the end of the school term, and in August the entire family plans to return to In­ donesia, where Mrs. Balli will resume teaching in the fall term. The Meijers Community Dinner at Woodland School last Thursday by Woodland United Methodist Women was attended by 123 people. The meal, entertainment and door prizes were furnished by Meijers Stores. Glendon and Betty Curtis went to Jackson Sunday afternoon to see their granddaughter. Mallory, age 3, who has chickenpox. Woodland Township Memorial Library was not open Saturday afternoon because the librarian could not get out of her driveway and an unplowed gravel road because of deep snow drifts. One pickup was stuck on Jordan Road bet­ ween Woodland Road and Velte Saturday afternoon, and a wrecker could not get to the vehicle from the Woodland Road side. The wrecker got stuck in a snowdrift in front of the Lucas driveway and had to be pulled out before it could back up a quarter of a mile and go around to the Velte end of the road to get to the stuck pickup. Most east-west roads in Woodland Township were badly drifted over, and the gravel roads were not plowed until Sunday afternoon. No local churches were closed because of road conditions this weekend, but most of them had a very light attendance, possibly as few as one-third the usual number. Lakewood United Methodist minister, the Rev. Ward Pierce, traded pulpits with the Rev. Ron Brooks of Nashville United Methodist Church Sunday. All United Methodist Churches in the Lansing area plan­ ned minister swaps for that day. but the switch between Woodland United Methodist and Mulliken United Methodist churches was cancelled because of road conditions. Methodist church services were cancelled in Mulliken. Each guest minister spoke to the visited church about the Michigan United Methodist Conference's plan to build eight new churches in the next 10 years. This program is called "Give One to Grow One." Member families were asked to make a pledge to be paid in the next three years for this purpose. When Cathy Lucas attended the Lake Odessa Historical Society Board of Directors meeting at the home of Marie Pickens last Monday evening, plans were discussed for the general meeting March 8 at Emerson Manor. Evelyn Pierce will furnish refreshments. Depot Committee members reported they hope to have sewer lines laid and connected at the new location of the depot soon. It was also mentioned that both Tom Pickens, who has now been president for three years, and Kelly Bryant, Bonanza Bugle editor, would like to be replaced al the next election, which will be in late summer. Melody Rohlman has now filled the new posi­ tion of assistant treasurer and will assist Vera Kauffman by handling all membership records. Considering the bitter cold and the adverse road conditions, a very large crowd attended the concert Sunday evening by Woodland Gospel Singers and "Crosswork,” a gospel quartet from Kalamazoo, at Lakewood United Methodist Church. There were more than 100 people at the performance. Not only members of Lakewood United Methodist Church, but also people from Zion Lutheran, Kilpatrick United Brethren and Woodland Methodist Churches, as well as other churches, enjoyed the program. The Woodland Gospel Singers opened the concert with “I’ll Fly Away," the song which is the most requested at their concerts. They followed with “Well of Grace," “Power in the Blood," “I’m Coming Home," “I Can Almost See the Lights," "God Still Works Miracles" and "Just a Little Talk with Jesus." Members of the Woodland Gospel Singers are Roger Buxton, who was introduced as “piano and whatever;" Bob Lowell, lead singer; Ken Geiger; Mike Marsteller; Bernie Weeks, electric guitar: and Arlan Heise, elec­ tric bass. “Crosswork" opened with an cappela chorus of “Hallelujah, Amen." The rest of their songs were accompanied by taped music. The lead singer of this group is Bob Jones. Denny Crawford sings baritone, Eller Crawford sings soprano, and Chuck Kid ' sings bass. Crosswork sang a series of lively and b spiring songs, which included “It Wasr. t Raining When Noah Built the Ark.” Mike Marsteller sang a solo offertory, "We Are an Offering." Woodland Gospel Singers and Crosswork each sang another group of songs before en­ ding the concert by singing “Amazing Grace" together. The Woodland Gospel Singers will hold another concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church April 29. At that time, their guests will be “The Chapeltones.” LegalNotices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Filo No. 90-20292-SE Estate of JOHN HENRY WOLTHUIS. Deceased. Social Security No. 380-20-0136. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 9. 1990 at 1:30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a bearing was held on the petition of Judith Lynn Jempty requeuing that Betty Wolthuis and Judith Lynn Jempty be appointed co-personal represen­ tative of John Henry Wolthuis who lived ot 10900 Boniface Point. Plainwell. Ml 49060. Michigan and who died November 16. 1989. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both lhe probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of lha date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed Io entitled persons appearing of record. February 21, 1990 FORD « KRIEKARD. PC. (P39475) By: William K. Kriekard 290 Century Plaza 300 S. Kalamazoo Moll Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 616-381-3640 Belly Wolthuis 10900 Bonifoce Point Plainwell. Ml 49000 Judith Lynn Jempty 202 E. Von Buren Gables. Ml 49055 (3/1) FM COUNTY OF BAMY File No. 90-20304-DH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. RICHARD H. SHAW ESTATE OF ALBERT WOODMANSEE. SNORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE IMCamMa*} David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broodway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Petitioner At a said session of said Court heid in the City of Hastings. County ol Barry, State of Michigan on the 22nd day of February, 1990 PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD H. SHAW. Pro­ bata Judge On the 13th of February, 1990. an action was fil­ ed by Horry Woodmansee. Petitioner, against William Bryan, Delbert Bryan, Mary Ruth McCar­ thy, Respondents, In this Court to determine heirs and quiet title to certain real estate in Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Upon consideration of the verified petition of Petitioners and lhe Affidavit in Support thereof, al­ lotting to the loci that Respondents in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint heroin because their pre­ sent whereabouts ore unknown, and they have no last known address, and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circulation is most likely to give notice to these Respondents, and it appearing to this Court that Petitioner, offer diligent Inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Respondents residence either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that personal service ol the Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode on the Respondents for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best moans available to apprise Respondents of Iho pendency of this action. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents. William Bryan, Delbert Bryan, and Mary Ruth Mc­ Carthy shall on or before the 6th day of April. 1990, serve their answer on David H. Tripp, attorney lor the Petitioner, whoso address is 206 South Broodway. Hastings, Michigan, 49058, or take such other action as may be permitted by low. Failure to com­ ply with this Order may result In a Judgment by default against the Respondents for the relief demanded In the Complaint fifed In this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERS) that a copy of this Order bo published once each wook for throe con­ secutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper of general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Respondents. Publication then shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan. IT 1$ FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication nt this Order bo made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order, and that mailing a copy of this Order bo dispensed with because Petitioner cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascertain a place where the Respondents would probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Richard H. Shaw, Probate Judge By Gary R. Holman Acting by SCAO Assignment DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9585 52a:oranspub (3/15) MONTOAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 6, 1990 at 6 P.M. All public meetings of the 1990 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lk. Rd. (M-43). Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 12 9 a.m. to Noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 1 p.m. to 4 p.m & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1990 Assessment Roll. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 19,1990 to the Hope Township Board of Review, 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. 1990 Tentative Assessment Ratios Residential ............................ 47.03 Agriculture ............................ 47.69 Timber/Cutover..................... 50.00 Commercial............................ 50.00 Developmental..................... 50.00 Industrial................................. 50.00 Personal Property............. 50.00 Change in Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 1990. PATRICIA I. BAKER, Supervisor MORTGAGE SALE. Default has been mode in lhe conditions of a mortgage mode by David G. Kolp to Hostings Savings 8 loan FA Mortgagee, dated Oc­ tober 3, 1984, and recorded on October 4. 1984. in Liber 261. on Page 429, Barry County Register of Deeds Office. Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due on principle, escrow and intordst at the date hereto the sum of Sixteen Thou­ sand Four Hundred Five and 04/100 (16,405.04) Dollars including interest at fifteen (15%) percent per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice it hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or same part of them, at public sale, ot the East Steps ol the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan at 10:30 o’clock a.m. on Tues­ day. March 6. 1990. Sold premises are situated in the Village of Woodland. County of Barry. Michigan, and are described os: Lot Nine of Block Two of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed l’« Liber 1 of Plots on Page 21. being in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Excepting the East 12 1/2 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: February 5. 1990 HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN. FA Mortgagee BY: Jeffrey I. Youngsma It’s Attorney Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsmo Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will conduct o public hearing on March 26. 1990 at 7:3C p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-1-90 ARTICLE III Section 3.1 ■ Definitions Add: 135. Core Area A-2-90 ARTICLE IV Section 4.41 - Lot Access • Adding New Section A-3-90 ARTICLE IX ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Section 9.4 • Appeals Defined. Amending entire section. Section 9.5 - Variance Defined - Adding New Section Seclion 9.6 ■ Dulles and Powers of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Amending entire section. Section 9.7 ■ Limitations on the Zoning Board of Appeals - Adding New Section Section 9.8 • General Provisions - Adding New Section Section 9.9 ■ Application and Procedure - Adding New Section Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hostings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (3/22) (□/’) MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by BARBARA A. BISHOP, a single woman to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United Slates corporation Mor­ tgagee, doted October 5, 19B6, and recorded on October II, 1988, in Liber 473. on page 645. Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN and 83/100 DOLLARS (S41.407.83) Dollars, including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House, in Hastings. Michigan, al 11:00 o’clock a.m.. on March 15,1990. Sold premises ore situated In the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and ore described as: LOT 4, VALLEY PARK SHORES AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 24. BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. The redemption period shall bo six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the. dale ol such sale. Dated: January 22. 1989 Peter E. O'Rourke 200 First Federal Bldg., Detroit. Michigan 48226 Attorneys NRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, o United States corporation. Mortgagee (3/1) PUMJuftrKNNollCE DECEASES ESTATE Filo No. 90-20305-SE Estale of HELEN LESZCZYNSKI, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED POISONS Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE. On March 15, 1990 at 10:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition ol Halina J. Windes requesting that Krystyna M. Dailey be ap­ pointed personal representative of Helen Letzczynski who lived at 1618 Heath Road. Hostings. Michigan and who died January 17.1990; and requesting also that the will of the de- eased dated March 5. 1982 be admitted to probate, and heirs at law bo determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that alt claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both iho probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths ol the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. February 13. 1990 Robert I. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-9557 Krystyna M. Dailey 411 Craig Drive West Covina. California 91790 (3/1) Hie No. 90-20307-IE Estate of GARY D. BULLER. Deceased. Social Security No. 511-40-3927. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 4059 England Drive. Shelbyville, Michigan. 49344 died November 2. 19B9. An instrument dated April 11. 1989 has been admitted os lhe will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against lhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal represenrotlve, Sandra S. Buller. 4059 England Drive. Shelbyville, Michigan 49344, or Io both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estole will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Daniel I. DeMent MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616)381-7030 (3/1) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 1, 1990 Three police hurt in accident Ailene Z. Fox * Larry G. Vroman E4m M. Towns LEESBURG, FLORIDA - Edna M. Towns, 93, of Leesburg, Florida and formerly of Woodland passed away Monday, February 26, WOODLAND - Liny G. Vromau, 39 of 5971 Jordan Road, Woodland, passed away Sunday, February 25, 1990 at Pennock Hosoital. Mr. Vroman was bom March 13, 1950 in Hastings, the son of Keith and Ada (Meyers) Vroman. He was raised in the Woodland area, attended Woodland School, graduating in 1968 from Lakewood High School. He was aveteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was married ot Paula D. Stair, December 6, 1968. He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 20 1/2 yean, retiring in Dnember, 1989 due to ill health. Mr. Vroman is survived by wife, Paula; two daughters LeeAnn Vroman, Kalamazoo and Michele Vroman, Hudsonville; two grandchil­ dren, Mathew and Darci; mother and step* father, Ada and Harold Dennie, Lake Odessa; two brothers, Paul Vroman, Bellevue and Lee Vroman of Flat Rock; sister, Peggy Balk, Monroe; paternal grandfather, Joe Vroman, Sr., Woodland; several aunts, auncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Vroman. Private family services were held Tuesday, February 27 at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, with Reverend Keith Laidler officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance Service or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 1990 at Leesburg Health Care Center. Mrs. Towns was born August 13, 1896 in Hoytville, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Jackson) Tkkner. She attended the Sunfield Schools. She was married to John Lloyd Towns on April 10,1912 in Sunfield. He preceded her in death September 30, 1974. She lived in the Woodland and Lake Odessa areas most all of her life. She was a member of the Kilpatrick EUB Church and a past member of the Wood­ land Study Club. Mrs. Towns is survived by on son, Lloyd Paul Towns, of Leesburg, Florida; six grand­ children; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Arnold and one daughter, Marilyn. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 2 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Rev. George Speas officiat­ ing. Burial will be at lhe Woodland Manorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Kilpatrick United Brethren Building Fund. Joyce L.DeU CALIFORNIA - Joyce L. Dell, 63 of Costa Mesa, California and formerly of Lansing passed away Friday, February 23,1990 at the Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California. Miss Dell was born December 1, 1926 in Lansing the daughter of Ezra and Bessie (Weaver) Dell. She was raised in Lansing and attended schools there. Lived many years in the Lansing area before moving to California in 1952. Miss Dell is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 2, at the Wren Funeral Home with Mr. Bruce Newton officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Doeald A. CaUakax Donald A. Callahan, 55 formerly of Wayland and Grand Rapids passed away Thursday, February 22,1990 at Munson Medi­ cal Center in Traverse City. Mr. Callahan moved to Kalkaska following his retirement from Steelcase. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 27 ft Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska with Reverend Paul Karges officiating. Crema­ tion was held after the services. ATTEND SERVICES PBBMYTMIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. G Kent Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST 9.301UM 11:00 CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Wcrtay Robert Mayo, paslor. phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir AM Md FM. 9:30. 9:30-10:90 director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11a.m.. Morn­ Room; 4.00 Jvtaor High Yotah ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nuraery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, Green St. Monday, March 5 - 7.-00 Christian Education Committee 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Meeting. Tuesday, March 6 - 7:30 Sermon Formation Oroup. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. JcllcrMm. Father Ixoo Pohl. Piniur. RiMor. Saturday Max’. 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Msmcs 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. cunfc*- ■ASHNGS ASSEMBLY OT GOD, 1674 West State Rood. Hataagi. Michigan. Janes A Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Claaaea for all ages. Mor- 6:00 p.m. Wedecaday activities bie Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klab or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Taen BiMe Quiz (ages 13-19); CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings Phone 941-2256. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Phone Cirete 3. at (he home of Josephine 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youlh Brackway; 1:30 Circle 4, at the Prator. phone 948-4269. Sunday hoettof Merga Muider; 7:30 Circle Services - Sunday School 9:45 htmor Church II a. nt.; Evening Wonhip 6 p.m.; Youth Mig 7 Wotacaday Family Services - Bible CYC! (Grade K thro 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active orgaaizations: Wraleyan Mee. Women's Misand 7 p.m.; Youth Adult tateraa- FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par sonagc. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Thursday, March I - 12 :00 Lctaca Luncheons beta at St. Roae of Lima GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Noah St.. Michael Amon. Paator. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 25 - 8:43, Church School (all ages); 10:00. Holy Communion. AAL Branch. Thursday. Feb. 22 7:30 Sr. Choir; 8.00 AA. Saturday. Feb. 24 - 8.00 ..-ay. Feb. 26 - 600 Positive renting. Tues­ day. Feb. 27 - ° Wordwaichen. Ash Wednesday. Feb. 28 1:00-400 Organ Study; 7:30 Holy Communion. CHURCH OF THE NAZAUNE, 1716 Nonh Broad­ —James __..... ................... way. Lcfczman...................... Rmtor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; I LOO a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even- tag Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. — The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complsis Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS » LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond Lek* Odosin COLEMAN AGENCY *t Ik. Insurance tor yovr Lite. Homa. Businas* ond Cor WREN FUNDAL NOME Hastings FLEXFAS MC0NP0MTED ol Hosting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M.mb.' F.O.I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Iroodwoy - Hotling* BOSLEY PH ARMACY "Proscriptions" • I IB 5. Jelteison - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hosting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hailing*. Michigan ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE INOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Th»mi® B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour al 6:00. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Ha»iing». Michigan 94K-MKM. Kennelh W. Gamer. PUMor. Jaws R. Barrell. Amt. io (he pastor in youth. Sunday Scr«»»: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship I MM) a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior “ ' High Youlh (Hixiscinun Hull). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. S?crcd Sound* Rehearsal K:.V* p.m. (Adult Choir* Saturday 10 lu II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service hroadcasi WBCH. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School al 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Lcott Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AM) BANHELI) UNITE!) METHODLST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Ilanficld United Methodist Church Sunday School ............ 9 a.m Church ............... 9:30 Country Chapel Cniled Methodist Sunday School ,9:30 a.m. Church................ .10:30 a.m. DOWLING - Ailene Z. Fox, 76, of 1540 East Bristol Road, Dowling passed aw-ij iuesday, February 20, 1990 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek after being seriously ill for one and a half years. Mrs. Fox was bom on July 27, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ziba and Florence M. (Morrison) Schley. She attended the Irbandale Schools in Battle Creek. She came to Battle Creek as a small child with her family. She moved to the Delton/Dowling area in 1963. She was married to LeRoy M. Fox on December 10, 1930. He preceded her in death on February 20,1977 in Battle Creek. She was employed from 1932 to 1940 at Weston Biscuit in Battle Creek, six years at the former Sanitar­ ium Hospital in lhe laundry. 1953 to 1970 at Post Gardens as a planter and at Gallagher Industrial Laundry as a presser. She was a former member of the Christ United Methodist Church. When younger she played softball with the Weston Biscuit Team and Ernies Paint and Bump Team. She and her husband enjoyed traveling all over Michigan, camping, swimming and fishing. She was an avid crossword puzzle worker, crocheting and making dolls. Her most favorite thing to do was telling stories to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Fox is survived by three daughters, Joann A. Hicks of Dowling, Nancy L. Cook and Janet A. Majors, both of Battle Creek; one son, David LeRoy Fox of Paw Paw; 18 grand­ children; 38 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one sister, Eula June Anderson of Battle Creek. Graveside services were held Friday, Febru­ ary 23 at lhe Banfield Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden of the Hickory Comers Bible Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Marguerite E. Stump CLARKSVILLE - Marguerite E. Stump, 77 of245 Dausman Park, Clarksville passed away Friday, February 23,1990, Tendercare Nursing Home, South Lansing. Mrs. Stump was bom September 6,1912 in Lansing, the daughter of Frank and Dorothea (Fandal) Finnis. She attended Sl Mary's High in Lansing. She was married to Mathias Stump in 1934 in Lansing. * She was employed at Fisher Body, Lansing 34 years, retiring in 1968. Mrs. Stump was a member of St Edward's Church ofLake Odessa and of the Church Altar Society. Mrs. Stump is survived by husband, Mathias; four sisters, Carolyn Lorenz of Lans­ ing, Adeline Irish of Grand Ledge, Janet Phil­ lips ofLansing, Mrs. Ray (Rosemary) McNeill, Stevensville; two brothers, Lewis (Helen) Finnis of Lansing, Robert (Marilyn) Finnis, Battle Creek; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 26 at Sl Edward's Catholic Church, Lake Odessa with Father James Boznng officiating. Burial was in Sl Mary’s Cemetery, West Phalia. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Shirley Groff LAKE ODESSA - Shirley Groff. 95 of 13896 Darby Road, Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, February 25, 1990 at TendetCare Nursing Home, Hastings. Mr. Groff was born May 17,1894 in Camp­ bell Township, the son of Henry and Lorena (Batehelder) Groff. He attended the Darby Elementary School. He was married to Eva Merril, she preceded him in death April 25, 1973. He lived and fanned in Lake Odessa area his entire life. Mr. Groff is survived by one son, Harold of 3 Lake Odessa; grandson, Gary of Lake Odessa, granddaughter, Marsha Groff, Muncy, Indiana; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Nash of Clarksville and Lelah Murray of Hastings. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Helen and a sister, Orva. Friends may meet with the family Tuesday, February 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 28 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Bill Stevens officiat­ ing. Burial was at Clarksville Cemetery. Motorist leads police on chase from Middleville to Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer An alleged drunken driver who refused to stop Saturday led police from three agencies on a wild, rambling, car chase from Mid­ dleville through Hastings before running off the road southeast of town. Cameron Lyle, 25, of Grand Rapids, who was arrested for drunken driving, was not in­ jured in the accident But three police officers were hurt when a Hastings City Police cruiser crashed into a Michigan State Police car at lhe end of lhe chase. Speeds of 100 mph were reached, and Lyle swerved several times around police vehicles attempting to force him off lhe road, authori­ ties said. Authorities said it was a miracle no one was hurt during the 12-mile chase along an ice and snow-covered stretch of M-37. "It was incredible, just incredible," Mid Stale Police 1st Ll Richard Zimmerman, after talking with troopers involved in the ar­ rest. "We tried to box him in, and he just drove around." "Then he got into town, and he just blew right through here," Zimmerman said. The chase began after midnight Saturday in lhe parking lot of the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Middleville Police Officer Joel Funk no­ ticed Lyle appeared to be intoxicated and spoke with him in the lot "Tliere was an attempt to stop the guy here in town," said Middleville Police Chief Lx>uis Shoemaker. "The officer admonished him not to drive." Ignoring the warning, Lyle exited the park­ ing lot heading toward Hastings. Funk called for assistance from the State Police. At Adams Road, a Barry County Sh­ eriff’s cruiser joined lhe chase. Beginning at slow speeds, lhe chase accel­ erated when state troopers passed Lyle in an attempt to force him to slow down. Lyle in turn swerved into the opposite lane and passed the state police cruiser. Authorities said Lyle continued to slide across the road into the opposite lane, often staying in lhe wrong line for long periods, forcing several can off of tte road. The state police vehicle passed Lyle a sec­ ond time and slowed down, but Lyle passed the vehicle again and accelerated to 100 mph, authorities said. At Pleasant Point, Lyle ran a stop sign and a Hastings City Police cruiser joined the chase. Driving into town on West State Street, Lyle ran two cars off the road and drove through lhe stop light at Broadway without hesitating, authorities said. Lyle began turning off his headlights for long periods to lose officers, authorities said. Several police vehicles split up to continue the chase that ended up on Old Nashville Highway at River Road when Lyle pulled off the road. The Hastings Police cruiser stopped, Re­ serve Officer Rick Olmstead opened lhe pas­ senger door and State Police Trooper Robert Norris, following behind, drove into the open door on lhe Hastings cruiser before he could stop. The state police car went on to strike Lyle's 1974 Ford, doing minor damage to lhe Hastings Patrolman Pete Leach, who was driving, suffered a sprained thumb while reaching for his flashlight during the acci­ dent After police pulled over, Lyle restarted his car, spun his tires and began to pull out again. Police forced their way into the vehicle and stopped Lyle from going any further. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Dar Leaf suf­ fered cuts to his right had from broken glass. State Police Trooper Tim Permoda suffered cuts to his forehead. Both officers were treated at Pennock Hotpital, where they re­ ceived several stitches to close their cuts. The Hastings Police cruiser, a 1989 model, suffered $800 in damages, according to Hast­ ings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. Lyle was arrested for drunken driving and fleeing and eluding police and lodged in the Bany County Jail. He was arraigned this week on the charges. Company helps customers plan environmentally safe homes LAKE ANN (AP) - Some home im­ provement companies specialize in landscap­ ing or plumbing. Linda Remington’s spec­ ializes in healthy homes. Rem-Eco Corp, is a consulting and re­ modeling company for people who want en­ vironmentally safe home and building im- provements. Some of her customers are referrals from docton who prescribe home chemically sensitive," she said. detoxification for their patients' health. ’it's something the medical profession is Remington took architectural design courses at Northwestern Michigan College just starting to become aware of," Remington said in a recent interview. "Many in Traverse City and worked in lhe field until she earned a builder’s license. After that, she people may not be aware of their sensitivity. They start having minor symptoms - itch­ branch out into designing and building ing eyes, chronic flu symptoms, headaches - Mary E. McGurkin and they go from doctor io doctor and some­ HASTINGS - Mary E. McClurkin, 74 of 1612 South Jefferson, Hastings passed away Thursday, February 22, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. McClurkin was bom March 11,1915 in Hastings Township Bany County, the daught­ er of Ira and J. Grace (Lewis) Chaffee. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Quimby School. She was married to Hany R. McClurkin February 20,1934. She was employed at area restaurants as a cook for over 39 years. She retired in 1976 from the Court Street Grill where she had worked for 17 years. Mrs. McClurkin is survived by three daught­ ers, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Huss of Nashville, Mrs. J.E. (Frances) Weeks of Delton and Julia McClurkin of Hastings; three sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Brenda McClurkin, Lee and Joann McClurkin, all of Hastings and Ira McClurkin of Charlotte; 24 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor Merrick of Nashville and Bah Norris of Dowling; four brothers, Edward Chaffee and Richard Chaffee, both of Nashvil­ le, Harold Chaffee and Keith Chaffee, both of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hany on April 27, 1982; a grandson, Daniel McClurkin and a brother, Clarence Chaffee. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 26 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. - NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hail beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15,1990 prior to the regularly scheduled March meeting. Janette Emig • PUBLIC NOTICE • The Assyria Township Board of Review will conduct its organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall. This Meeting is to correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. FACTOR RATIO Michigan Agricutlure.................................44.93% 1.1128 Commercial.................................................... 49.49% 1.0103 Industrial......................................................... 50.00% 1.0000 Residential.................................................... 47.00% 1.0638 Personal ......................................................... 49.56% 1.0089 The Board of Review will meet the public for assess­ ment review at the Assyria Township Hall on the follow­ ing dates: Monday, March 12 • 3 p.m. Io 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Board will address questions and concerns on these two dates. Diana L Newman Assyria Township Supervisor founded her company, and now hopes to homes with safe environments. It's far better to go in and build a safe times get misdiagnosed as hypochondriacs." Detoxifying a building could involve home in the fint place than to by and clean switching cleaning materials, replacing wall said. up one that has become contaminated," she covering, stripping paint, cleaning heating systems and improving air exchange. "Carpeting is one of the most toxic mater­ ials in homes, especially when it is new," she said. "And carpet with anti-stain treat­ ment is the worst. It will impregnate every­ thing, toys, walls, furniture, even clothes." Registered nurse Barbara Webber hired Remington to remodel part of her Glen Arb­ or condominium after seeing a Rem-Eco fly­ er at a natural foods store. "I have a background of chemical sensiti­ vities and allergies and my children are sensi­ tive, so I wanted to be sure to have the least amount of chemicals involved in the remod­ eling as possible," Webber said. Remington got into the business after her lungs were seared in a 1974 car accident. She soon discovered that building materials used in her work as an industrial designer aggrava­ ted her problems. Work environments be­ came intolerable and she started collecting disability payments. Remington, 41, was sensitive to gases and toxins from common construction mat­ NEWS NEWS NEWS of-YOUR Community can be read every week in erials like plywood, paint, fabrics, caulk and adhesives. Five years ago. she built a home The Hastings near Benzie County's Lake Ann that was free BANNER of indoor pollution and toxic elements. Call 948-8051 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HASTINGS 1990-1994 RECREATION PLAN Notice Is hereby given that the City of Hastings, Parks, Recreation and Planning Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, March 5.1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, to hold a PUBLIC HEARING to hear comment from the public on the City of Hastings 1990-1994 Recreation Plan which will be part of lhe Barry County Recreation Plan. A copy of the proposed Barry County Recreation Plan is available Monday thru Friday for public inspection in the City Clerks Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Sharon Vickery City Clerk In addition to other regular business, a budget covering the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township shall be submitted for public hearing pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public Inspection at the office of the Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, during regular business hours. "People started calling, others who were • SECRETARY • Rehabilitative Services Pennock Hospital has an immediate opening for a part-time Secretary in the Rehabilitative Services Department. Job duties include telephone/receptionist, scheduling for 12 clinicians, typing/transcription (medical terminology required), computer/word processing, light accounting/billing. Must work well in a busy environment. Day shift four days per week. Please submit resume or apply in person to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. to SUBSCRIBE! NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Job Training Plans Nolico h hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Orfidols of the Barry. Branch, and Calhoun Ser­ vice Delivery Area have developed Job Training Plans for Pro­ gram Year 1 WO, provided under Title HA of the Job Training Partnership Act and Title III of the Economic Dislocation and Worker Ad|ustment Assistance Act. The Tide HA Job Training Plan describes the activities and ser­ vices for the pion period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvantaged population who are experiencing barriers in obtaining employment. Funding requested is 81.656,522 for lhe period of July 1, 1990, through June 30, 1991. The activities planned ore: 1) On-The-Job Train­ ing; 2) Occupational Skills Training; 3) Employability Assess­ ment; 4) Employment Motivation: 5) Exemplary Youth Train­ ing Programs; and 6) Hard-to-Serve Training. The projected number of persons to receive job training services under the Title HA Pion is 900. The Title III Job Training Plan describes lhe activities ond ser­ vices which are designed to serve workers dislocated as o result of plant closings or mass layoffs. Funding requested is $320,102. for the period of July 1.1990, through June 30.1991. The planned activities are: 1) Assessment; 2) Basic Readjust­ ment Services: 3) Basic Readjustment Services; 3) Retraining (including occupational skills training ond on-the-job training); and 4) Job Placement Assistance. The Job Training Plan also includes mechanisms to facilitate "rapid response" in the event ol local layoffs and plant closings. The Title HA and Title III Job Training Plans wHI be available for public inspection on March 3.1990. at major public libraries in Barry. Branch, and Calhoun Counties. The Pions also will be available for public review at the Barry County Building. Clerk's Office, 220 West Slate Street in Hastings between the hours of 8:00 o.m. ond 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Plans can be inspected at lhe Branch County Building. County Clerk's Office, 31 Division Street in Coldwater, between tho hours of 9:00 a.m. ond 5:00 p.m. The Job Training Plans will be available for public review between lhe hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. of the Calhoun County Building. Clerk's Office. 315 West Question* and comments ore to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Official*, in care of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Inc., P.O. Box 1574. Battle Creek, Michigan. 49016. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 1. 1990 — Page 7 Hard measles reported in county, caution urged Heald-Beebe announce engagement Mitchell- VanNoord announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heald of Charlotte are pleased to announce the engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sherk of Hastings are pleased io announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Lee to Ronald S. Van Noord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Van Noord of Kentwood. Miss Mitchell is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed by Loomis Roof and Siding Inc. of Grand Rapids. Mr. Van Noord graduated from East Kent­ wood High School and received his bachelor's degree in construction management at Ferris Stale University. He is currently employed by Cambridge Partners Development in Grand Rapids. An April 21, 1990, wedding is being planned. their daughter. Beth Ellen, to Jeffrey Nor­ man Beebe of Nashville. Jeffrey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sallye Me Lean of Nashville. The bride-elect is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a graduate of the Institute of Merchandising and Design. She is currently employed by the Charlotte of Commerce. Jeffrey is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a graduate of the National Institute of Technology. He is employed as an electrical technician at Troy Design of Lansing. An Oct. 20, 1990, wedding date has been planned. Barry County Birth Announcements: IT’S A BOY! James and Stacy Peck, of Delton, wish to announce the birth of James J. Peck Jr. Bom January 27 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Jimmy weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. He is welcomed home by big sister, Annie, 4<A. The proud grandparents are Gary and Patricia Ferguson and Hugh and Bonnie McPherson, all of Hastings. Bom Feb. 20 to Lori and David Jackson of Hastings. Time: 7:54 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 4‘A oss. Bora Feb. 23 to Terr-Layn and Steven Gordener of Charlotte. Time: 11:23 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Born Feb. 23 to Pamela and Jeffery Groocers of Woodland. Time: 7:01 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 9M ozs. Bora Feb. 24 to Jeffery and Kerron Gilbert of Nashville. Time: 8:28 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12* ozs. Murdoch-Doxtader announce engagement IT’S A GIRL! Mr. and Mrs. Waller Beck of Hastings wish to announce the arrival of their first grand­ child, Angela Christine Floramo, weighing in at 9 lbs. 2 ozs. on Feb. 16. The proud parents are Linda and Chuck Floramo of Villa Park, Illinois. Paternal grandparents are Sal and Mary Ami Floramo of Evergreen Park, Il­ linois. Angela is a first great granddaughter for Jin O’Coonor of Hastings. Bora Feb. 25 to Kyle and Robin Chase of Clarksville. Time: 11:04 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 5% ozs. Bora Feb. 22 to Sandra Cousins of Hastings. Time: 3:13 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. II Michelle Renee Murdoch will become the bride of Leland James Doxiader on May 26. 1990. The bride-to-be. of Hastings, is lhe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Mur­ doch of Hastings. The future groom is the son of Helen Steel of Hastings and Charles Doxtader of Battle Creek. Both are 1988 graduates of Hastings High School. ocs. Born Feb. 23 to Ralph and Pamela Woessner of Hastings. Time: 4:10 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Born Feb. 23 to Darcy Joiner of Delton. Time: 1:25 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. TA ozs. Kristen Bailey Schmidt, born Jan. 20 at St. Maty’s Hospital to Mark and Geanie (Wieringa) Schmidt. Time: 10:19 a m. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 ozs. Length: 20 inches. Proud grand­ parents Ed and Katie Wieringa of Middleville and James and Mary Lou Schmidt of Birmingham. n Feb. 27 to Lisa and Don Johnson of tastings. Time: 8:12 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 Legal Notice Ntmcc OF NCAMNG File No. W-63-872-NC In the matter ol Mary Lou Hager. Social Security Number 366-44-0171. TAKE NOTICE: On March 16. 1990 of 11:30 a.m., In the probate courtroom, Marshall. Michigan, before Hon. Phillip E. Harter Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Change or Nome of Mary Lou Hager to Mary Lou McCarty. Date: 2/22/90 Kathleen F. Cook (P3I842) 121 14 W. Michigan Ave.. Suite B Manhall. Ml 49058 (616)781-6942 Mary Lou Hager 112)4 Bedford Rood Dowling. Ml 49050 (3/1) ozs. Bora Feb. 24 to Patrick and Sally O’RicUy of Lake Odessa. Time: 7:40 a m. Weight: 7 lbs. HU ozs. Brittney Nicole, born Feb. 13 to Patrick and Donna Gardner, 1:30 a.m., 9 lbs., 1 oz. 21% inches long. Brittney has a sister Breann. Grandparents are Don and Lois Stienbrecker and Bob and Lois Gardner. PRE-GAME SPAGHETTI SUPPER FRIDAY, MARCH 2,1990 Serving 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Dykstra-Blough united in marriage Nov. 17 Brenda Kay Dykstra and Carlton Noe Blough were joined in marriage on Nov. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Alto by Pastor Walter Winebrenner. Parents of the couple are Paul and Sheila Dykstra of Freeport and Noah and Marquerite Blough of Lowell. Matron of honor was Nancee J. Riley, cousin of the bride, of Middleville. The bridesmaid was Sandra K. Johnson, friend of the bride, of Cedar Springs. Best man was Ted Daistra, friend of the groom, of Lowell. Groomsman was Martin A. Blough, brother of the groom, of Lowell. Organist was Harriett Dykstra, aunt of the bride. Ushers were Gary L. Blough, brother of the groom, of Lowell, and Paul H. Dykstra, brother of the bride, of Freeport. The reception was held at Dari's in Alto following the ceremony. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Dave and Barb Dykstra, unde and aunt of the bride, of Middleville. The couple honeymooned for two weeks in the south. They now reside in Lowell. Honored guests were the bride’s grand­ parents, Harold and Marie Welton of Alto and Emma Dykstra of Middleville. by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Bany- County has recently had three cases of hard measles reported. Although small, that number is signifi­ cant, considering the county has been void of any hard measles for several years said Pamela Groner, director of nursing at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. When a highly susceptible case was found at one of the schools here, the health depart­ ment did ■ record search of all the students. About 60 students were found to be at-risk, either because they had not been vaccinated, or their records showed no vaccination. The health department then held a clinic at the school. About 30 of those children were immunized. The remainder brought in docu­ ments that proved they had been vaccinated. Nationwide, measles have been on the rise in lhe last couple of years. Eight cases have been reported recently in the Wayland area. Earlier this week a young girl from Wayland died of complications from the disease. The Center for Disease Control recom­ mends a second vaccination for special condi­ tions - people who received measles shots before 12 months of age, or before 1980 if they plan to go to an area where measles have been reported. Those areas include colleges and universi­ ties, Isabella County, and overseas, especial­ ly Third World countries, said Groner. About 5 percent of all Americans who have been vaccinated end up developing mea­ sles. Repeat vaccinations are not being routinely recommended because the government does not have the budget to cover costs. Groner said second shots will start to be recommend­ ed when the government has money to buy enough vaccines. Hard measles is highly communicable, she added. It can easily be passed from one peraoo to another through the air. Symptoms include a cough, runny nose, inflammation around the eyes, red spots in lhe mouth, swelling of the lymph nodes and sensitivity to light Recuperation takes about two weeks, she said. The disease must run its course. Medica­ tion is giving only to relieve severe symp­ toms. No medication has been found to elim­ inate measles once contracted. said, and should net be viewed as typical childhood malady. About 30 percent of the people who con­ tract hard measles will suffer complications, either minor or serious. Those side effects, she said, include encephalitis, meningitis, mild hearing or vision loss, bacterial infec­ tions, pneumonia and ear infections. Unlike German measles, which can cause WET BASEMENT? 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FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment toll will be subject to Inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on the following days. Monday, March 12: •40 am to 1240 noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm Tuesday, March 13, iffO: 1:30 pm to 440 pm and 8:30 pm to *00 pm Wednesday, March 14,1900: •40 am Io 1240 noon and 040 to «40 pm Multiplier factor AG: 1.000 COMM: 1.000 IND: 1.000 RES: 1.000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively Just and equal. Roy Rech, Supervisor Hard measles is a serious disease, Groner Legal Notices Pursuant to the provisions of Publk Act 183 of 1943. oa amended, notice it hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commlttioner* have adopted the following Ordinance which amends SUMMER1 CATALOG AimOEVI Section 6.6 - C-1, General Commercial District Add: 43.(0.) Storage bulldingfs). Evangelist Phil Farnsworth to visit Victory Lana Church Evangelist Phil Farnsworth will be ministering at Victory Lane Assembly of god March 4 through March 7. The service will begin Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday al 7 p.m. The Rev. Farnsworth has ministered across Michigan, in other states and overseas. While ministering the Word of God, focus is given to the area of personal growth and development in the spiritual life of the individual. Pastor Arthur Rhoades invites all to attend these special services. The church is located at 12711 South Wall Lake Road, (comer of Osborn Road and M-43). martial Dtatrict Add: 6.(a.) Storage bullding(s). The above named ordinance became effective February 22, 1990, following the approval of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance Is available for purchase or Inspection In the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hatting*, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5.-00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call 946-4830 for further Information. THEODORE MCKELVEY. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County (3/1) Local Marriage Licenses announced: Mario A. Lara, 20, Lake Odessa and Doralinda Zendejas, 16, Lake Odessa. Robert Glen Barker, 32. Nashville and Tawny Sue VanBurcn, 28. Nashville. Stephen Robert Schilz, 21, Indiana and Sonya Jo Thompson. 19, Indiana. 4th ANNUAL SIMINAR ON Starting A small Business THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1990 from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the MiddleVilla Inn on M-37, Middleville Purchase Your Spring/ Summer Catalog Today! If it's essential for Spring, you'll find it in the JCPenney Spring and Summer Catalog. Shop over 1,200 pages filled with fashions for the family. Plus home furnishings, sporting goods, electronics, cameras, and much more! You'll enjoy fast, 2-3 day delivery to your nearby Catalog Department. Or ask for convenient home delivery. “We're NEVER closed! SHOP BY PHONE 1-800-222-6161 Purchase your catalog for just $4 and get a merchandise . certificate good for $5 off any Catalog order. This seminar is designed to assist those Individuals who have an interest in becoming self-employed to gain a bet­ ter understanding of what it takes to succeed. 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Broadway, Hastings)-Ml 49058 DOWNTOWN HASTINGS C 1990, JCPenney Company, Inc. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 1, 1990 Mr. Businessman­ Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER caii 948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. - NOTICE Rutland Charter Township BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 6, 1990 in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETINGS to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings on: March 12,1990 March 13,1SS0 S A.M. III Noon 9 A.M. til Noon 1 P.M. til 4 P.M. 1 P.M. til 4 P.M. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS « FACTORS FOR 1989 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Gem of the Day: Assume nothing. Inside every dumb blonde (here may be a very smart brunette. 45.64 50.00 50.00 45.56 50.00 50.00 1.0955 1.0000 1.0000 1.0975 1.0000 1.0000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchase property it will be assessed at 50% of sale value. If you have Improved your property such as addi­ tions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who Is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, In their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT M. EDWARDS, SUPERVISOR RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 3793 Gun Lake Road Youth suffered In pest, too Tell your kids about suicide Dear Ann Landers: A woman wrote to you and said her husband had committed suicide many years ago, when her children were young. She never told them the truth and ask­ ed if perhaps she should. You said, “Tell them, but don’t be surprised if they already know.” You were 100 percent right. I am 19. and it was only a short time ago that I learned my father committed suicide four months before I was bom. My mother never talked about him much. I grew up feel­ ing there was something about his death that was being kept from me. I used to make up wild stones about the way he died. My schoolmates were mystified when they com­ pared some of the tales I had told. A few days before I left for college, I decid­ ed I had the right to know the truth. I demand­ ed of my mother that she tell me exactly how Dad had died. She said, “He had a nervous breakdown." Later, when I asked a teacher how this could be, she said, “People do not die from nervous breakdowns. “ 1 went back to Mother again. She said, “Well, dear, actually, your father had a heart attack after his nervous breakdown.*' I knew then that she was hiding something, and 1 decided to go see the woman my father had been engaged to before he married my mother. She said, “Your dad committed suicide.’* Since that disclosure, my life has made a lot more sense. I no longer feel that there arc turning pieces. I urge all parents who are withholding from their children the fact that a mate died by suicide to tell them. They are en­ titled to that information, and it’s your duty to give it. — No Name. Dear N.N.: Thank you for a letter that will help more people than you will ever know. ‘Bad* mothara can be happy Dear Ami Landers: This is a belated response to “Southern Dilemma,** who was honest enough to admit that she had no mater­ nal instincts and was feeling guilty. I have always had an intense dislike for children and can barely stand my own. The boys, now 11 and 16, are excellent students and have never been in any trouble. I must have been bora under a lucky star, because I married a man who is not only a terrfic father but a wonderful mother. He has told me many limes that I shouldn’t feel guilty about my lack of maternal instinrt, because he has enough for both of us. I have always worked downtown. After our first son was born, I couldn't wait to get back to my job. I found a competent woman to care for the baby, and my husband rushed home after work to take over. Why 1 had the second child. I’ll never know, except chat my hus­ band thought we should give “Joey’’ a brother or sister. He promised if I had another baby, he’d take care of it. and he kept his word. I spend many weekends away on my motor­ cycle, and nobody complains. The household functions a little haphazardly at times, but we are happy with the way we have worked things out. I’m sure many of your readers will think I am some kind of screwball, bm 1 am truly content, which is more than most of my friends can say. — Free To Be Me (Minn.) Dear Free: You’ve written a very frank let­ ter. for which you deserve to be com­ plimented. Take good care of your husband, dear. That man is a jewel. FORD Dear Ann Landers: 1 must take issue with “Other Side of the Story.” 1 don’t mean to belittle the problems faced by today's youth, but I’m one of the '30s kids who grew up on the plains of the West during the Great Depression. “Other Side" should ask his grandparents what it was like to see a friend die in an iron lung or crippled for life from polio. Has he witnessed a brother or sister delirious from scarlet fever or measles or racked by whoop­ ing cough? Does he know of a neighbor or relative who suffered the agony of tuber­ culosis and a life in a sanitarium? No, we didn’t worry about AIDS, but we had other scourges. Most people were poor in the '30s — some were just poorer than others. There was very little welfare back then and no food stamps. My mother raised three children, competing in a man’s world when women were not suppored to work. She was left a single parent when my father died in 1932, because there was no mircle drug to cure his pneumonia. In spite of this, we didn’t sit around feeling sony for ourselves. We made do with what we had. We respected each other, and we dreamed, we worked and we fought for a brighter future. And now it’s here. — Proud We Woo in Ohio. Dear Ohio: You’ve written a fine letter that will jar loose a lot of memories, but anyone bora after 1940 won’t have the faintest notion of what you are talking about. This is off the point, but I can’t help but notice that all the illnesses you mentioned — polio, measles, whooping cough. TB and pneumonia — are no longer the hideous killer: they once were because of the progress made through animal experimentation. And now, researchers in laboratories all over the world are working furiously on a cure or vac­ cine for AIDS, and the animal essential to this research is the monkey. Yet millions of peo­ ple are violently opposed to using animals for medical research. Does this make any sense? I leave it to you. Couple ha* ‘taxing* problem Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about a personal and confidential matter that has bothered me for years. I’m becoming frightened and don’t know what to do. My husband and I have not paid any federal income tax since we have been married, which is going on seven years We are strug­ gling to pay our bills and can’t afford to hire a tax attorney. Could you check your resources and see what would happen if we contacted the Inter­ nal Revenue Service? We know the amount will be staggering, but we desperately want to get this matter cleared up, so wc can sleep at night. Can you help? — Worried in Madison. Wis. Dear Worried: Every February, I get about 100 letters like yours. I consulted with my own tax accountant, Edward Simpkin of Nor­ thbrook, Hl., and this is his response: “It is uncertain what would happen if you contacted an IRS office on your own. but 1 recommend that you be represented by an ex­ perienced tax expert. (This is not a do-ityourself project.) Contact the Wisconsin In­ titule of CPS* (Brookfield, Wis.) or the State Bar of Wisconsin in Madison for recommen­ dations. You may be able to find a profes­ sional willing to work with you for a reduced fee and an extended payment plan. Good luck.’’ P.S. This is Ann talking: Go ahead and do it. I’ve heard from folks who have, and it wasn’t nearly as grim as they feared. A clear conscience is the world's best sleepirg pill. When planning a wedding, wfto pays for what? Mo stands where? “The Ann Landers Guidefoe Brides’ ’ has all the answers. Send a scIf-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this in­ chides postage and handling) to: Brides c/o Ann landers, P.O. box 11562, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Missionary to speak at Hastings Church of ths Nazarene on Monday, March 5 Missionary Lawrence Faul of Jamaica is scheduled io speak at the Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Faul, missionaries to Antigua, West Indies, are now on furlough and bolding services in Nazarene churches. They were appointed to Barbados in 1952, transferred to Guyana in 1969, Tobgo in 1970, Antigua in 1974, and io Jamaica in 1984. Faul attended Seattle Pacific College ip Washington. He graduated from Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho, with a bachelor’s degree in religion. Prior to assign­ ment to the field, he served as pastor of Chur­ ches of the Nazarene in Missouri and the Dakotas. Since being appointed to the field, Faul has served as pastor, mission treasurer and District NY1 President. He has taught the Bi­ ble Course of Study to new pastors, and has served as mission director. The missionary service will feature lhe work of the Church of lhe Nazarene on the island of Jamaica. Faul will present a mis­ sionary message and color slides wherever desired. Lawrence Faul The Faul* have three married daughters: Sharon, Judith and Linda. Rev. and Mrs. Faul will be making their home in Colorado during their furlough. Lake Odessa News: TWO m a lot of good reasons: FOR A10TQF6000 RUSOIIS. Ford FuR-Sixe Pick-Ups Chevy Full-Size Pick-Ups Ford offers four choices of multi-port electronic fuel-injected engines. Only Ford F-Series Pick-ups feature a • larger, ^.Jurd six cylinder engine with more iuad pulling torque. Ford F-150 Regular Cob 4x2 ond 4x4 models offer a higher maximum payload capacity. _ Ford features a longer, wider, deeper cargo box. Smaller, standard six cylinder engine. Less load3 torque. Chevy C/K 1500 models hove o lower maximum payload capacity. Nope. Ford gives you o better choice of options grouped together for greater savings. Forget it. 1990 Ford F-150 only What difference does it make? Ml,511 it Chevy Trucks don't offer multi-port electronic fuel-injected engines. INCLUDES: Air conditioning con tnol/lill steering wheel Deluxe agent styled steel wheels light/convenience group Handling package Heavy Duty Service package Argent rear step bumper Bright low-mourrt swmgaway mi Electronic AM/FM stero w/dock Headliner & imulotion package ,________ YOUR________ IGREATER MICHIGAN HIRD DEALERS 'Based on 1989 Model fear manufacturers reported retail dehwies try division. "F-150 MSRF with 5O3A Preferred Equipment Package ond Argent Rear Step Bumper less S75O cosh back. Freight, tai, title ond otter options extra For cosh bark roke rota I delivery from dealer stock by 4/2/90. See dealer for details. Based on manufacturers published information and generally available industry data. Plans have been finalized for World Day of Prayer services to be held at the Congrega­ tional Church on Friday afternoon, March 2 at 1:30p.m. This event is open to all persons. It is hosted on a rotating basis by three churches. Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Martinez of Lake Odessa announced the birth of their son Miguel Antonio, Jan. 18 al Metropolitan Hospital. Grandparents are Michael and Ber­ tha Peak of Lake Odessa and Jose and Juanita Martinez of Florida. The Rev. George and Nadine Speas of Brown Road and the Rev. James and Linda Hulett of Sparta are grandparents of Melissa Suzanne, bom to James and Janeth Hulett of Detroit at Ford Hospital. The Lake Odessa area senior citizens met al Lake Manor for a luncheon Feb. 15. They brought valentines. Jim’s Standard Service has removed the gas pumps from the station. Thus the village loses its only full service station, which was of real benefit to many people. New regulations con­ cerning tank conditions prompt the change. The business will continue its auto repair service. Tom Wacha of Sunfield is one of the can­ didates for village treasurer in the coming election. He has held that office for the past four years and has also held office in previous years. His wife is the former Sherrie Shade. Their children are Jay and Jane. Many relatives and friends of Re inc Peacock gathered at the Congregational Church Hall to celebrate Mrs. Peacock's 75th birthday. A potluck dinner was held, with a decorated cake made by daughter Betty. Those attending from Hastings were Duane and Frances Glasgow with Jim, Joe and Mariann; Larry and Debbie Winkler with Evan and Kyle; Sue Peacock and Keith Winds; Bob Glasgow, Matt, Nick and Lisa Evans; from Westphalia Harry, Helen, Lori and Mary Peacock; Dane 11 Droste of Lansing; John Glasgow of Kalamazoo; Barbara Wat­ ters with Courtney and Alex of New Carlisle, Ohio; Bob and Diane Bott of Wyoming; Clare and Pearl Hamden of Fremont; Lewis and Verna Hamden of Hickory Comers; Sister Carmella of Ubly. Mark, Cathy, Michael, and Lauren Haney of Ionia; Betty and Pete Carey, Shirley Lich of Portland; Brian Peacock of Lansing; Mike, Jane. Sarah. Tim Winkler of Woodland; Helen and Keith Haller. Tom and Lois Peacock. Carolyn Peacock. Dick and Gayle Peacock and grand­ daughter Katie: Roger. Deb, Carol, Darrin. Patrick Winkler; Frances Hybargcr; Geraldine Klahn and Ethel Carey, all of Lake Odem. Among the students at Montcalm Com­ munity College who earned a place on the president’s list are John Eldridge and Kelly Sutherland of Lake Odessa. Paul and Ann Marie Karrar have returned from their winter vacation at their home at Avon Park, Fla. Gerald and Pearl Shade are expected home from their trip south, but they will stop cn route home to visit Dan and Jennifer Shade at Dayton, Ohio. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. March 8 at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The program will be on centen­ nial farms of the township, with pictures and stories from the Augst/Daniels farm; the Swarthout/O’Connor farm; the Nelson and Dorothy Begerlow acreage; Johnson/Ander­ son, Stalter and Bippley farms. According to letters from England, the country has been beset with gales, floods and immense damage in the first two weeks of February. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. March 6, at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 7 p.m. The public is invited to at­ tend an evening of music by four Grand Rapids men with a variety of instruments on March 15. The Friends will be serving refreshments. Congratulations to Viverne and Frances Cook on their 60th wedding anniversary. They were farmers in Sebewa Township for many years on Goodard Road before moving to Sixth Avenue. Their children arc Gerald Cook, Nadine Speas and Marcia Lake. Plumbs’ food store had its second annual "Celebrity Baggers Day” for the benefit of the American Cancer Society. One or two persons from the business and professional community worked as baggers each hour dur­ ing the Wednesday, Feb. 21. business day. Their tips and a percentage of sates went to the ACS. Those slated to work their one-hour shifts were Gordon Eldridge, fire chief: Roger Eggers, high school vice principal: John French, village manager; Max Vi pond, bank president; Lee Stuart, doctor; Steve Garlinger, chiropractic doctor and village president; Richard Barnett, doctor; Ward Pierce, pastor; Terrance Jungcl, Ionia County Sheriff: Tom Makcla. Lakewood School Superintendent; Glenn Dcsgranges, police chief; and Steve Story, junior high school prinicpal. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 1, 1990 — Page 9 Ten students will seek Miss Delton title Friday Ten Delton Kellogg High School students will be seeking the title of Miss Delton during judging Friday evening. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The 1990 Miss Delton contestants are ninth graders Michelle Moline and Mimi Babcock, who were nominated by the freshman class; sophomores Whisper Petrucci and Marcy Moorsman, nominated by the sophomore class: and juniors Denise Noto, nominated by the junior class and Bowen's Family Dining; April Lumbert, nominated by Bowen’s Fami­ ly Dining; Heather Vachon, nominated by Phil and Tina Slayton. Slayton Enterprises and Norrell Temporary Services; Renee DeKubber. nominated by Dr. Stacey Garrison and staff; Nikki Davenport, nominated by the 1989 Miss Delton. Amy Phillips; and Sarah Truax, nominated by Norma Porter. The winner will reign over Delton's Founder Weekend in August and will receive a $50 savings bond. Twenty-two girls were nominated as can­ didates, but 12 declined to enter the competition. During Friday’s judging, the candidates will be asked to briefly introduce themselves, answer five questions given to them in ad­ vance and answer extemporaneous questions. Judges for the event, sponsored by the Founders Weekend Committee, will include Pat Williams, respresenting Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County; Howard Lad wig, representing service organizations; Larry Crandall, representing local businesses; Bryan Keeler, representing area churches; Jennifer Conner, a former Miss Delton; Mae Fowler, representing the high school staff; and a representative (whose name was not available at press time) from the high school student board. Most of us could use a few extra winks CORNELL, N.Y. (AP) - Almost everyone could use another hour of sleep each night, according to a Cornell University psycholo­ gist. "If you need an alarm clock to get up in the morning, or if you feel more than a mi­ nor energy sag in the middle of the day, you need more sleep,” says James B. Maas, chairman of Cornell's psychology depart­ ment. Without that extra sack time, we’re depriv­ ing ourselves of a better quality of life and costing business and industry $50 billion a year in lost productivity and medical and ac­ cident costs, he says. Most people who get sleepy during a bor­ ing class or meeting or from a glass of wine attribute it to outside factors when, in fact, it's sleep deprivation, says Maas. Maas, founder of Cornell's Psychology Film Unit, focuses on our sleepless society and its effects in "Sleep Alert," a half-hour documentary funded by Abbott Laboratories. It is to be shown on PBS on March 22. "Our society abuses sleep by demanding around-the-clock factory work and store hours,” he says. "We do not realize the penalty this lifestyle takes on our behavior and performance." According to the film, about one-quarter of lhe nation's work force is on shift work, and more than half fall asleep on the job at least ooccaweek. In a confidential survey of police officers. researchers found that four out of five officers on night shifts admitted to falling asleep one to three times per week. By losing one or two hours of sleep a night, or eight to 10 hours a week, most of us suffer the debilitating effects of staying up all night. "Our society needs to rethink how it equates naps and staying in bed late with laziness," says Maas. "We should be just as concerned about our sleeping patterns as we are about our diet and exercise.” "What Scandanavian country borders the Soviet Union?* was the final question in the geography bee that saw James Borton as the top winner, followed closely by Amy Smith. Middle school geography bee winners announced James Borton, a seventh grade student at Hastings Middle School, has won the school's geography bee and a chance at a $25,000 col­ lege scholarship. The school-level bee. at which students answered oral questions on geography, was lhe first round in the second annual National Geography Bee that is being sponsored by Na­ tional Geographic World, the Society’s magazine for children, Amtrak, and Kudos Snack. Amy Smith was first runner-up. Classroom winners who competed in final round of com­ petition were Russell Anderson, Chanty Cruttenden. Clay Edger, Jeremy Kelly, Tangie Shriver, Amber Shattuck, Eric Sorensen, Tom Sorensen, Bonnie Tilley and Kari Yoder. The bee was kicked off the week of January 29 in thousands of schools around lhe United States, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The school winners, including Borton, have taken written tests. Results were due back early this month. Up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in their state bee March 30. The National Geographic Society with its co-sponsors will provide an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state champions and their teacher escorts to participate in lhe National Geographic bee finals on May 23 and 24. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship; the secondplace winner, a $15,000 scholarship; and lhe third-place winner, a $10,000 scholarship. Alex Trebek, host of “Jeopardy!,” will moderate the national finals. The National Geographic Society developed the National Geography Bee in response to a growing concern about the lack of geographic knowledge among young peo­ ple in the United States. A lOcountry Gallup Survey conducted for the Society in 1988 and 1989 found that people in the U.S. ages 18 to 24, the youngest group surveyed, knew less about geography than young people in any of the other countries. The National Geographic Society, with nearly 11 million members, has as its mission the “increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge.” Besides the National Geography Bee, the Society sponsors a number of other geography education initiatives, including lhe Summer Geography Institute for teachers, lhe National Geographic Society Education Foun­ dation, and the Geographic Alliance Network, which currently encompasses 34 states. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Cat 94&8051 Arts Caaaol to aret The Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Barry Intermediate School District office. The public is welcome to attend. DIMENSION HARDWOOD at wholesale Prices I ComMity breakfast Hope Church of the Brethren is serving a Com­ munity Breakfast Saturday, March 3, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Hope Church is located on M-50 between S. Hastings and Freeport roads. Gospel tiiif plareH The Gospel Road Quartet will be concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Bowne Mennonite Church on 76th Street, just east of Pratt Lake Road, Clarksville. For more information, call I Many species available. Buy direct and save. No minimum charge, other services available. 616-671-4541 comm • CORRECTION • The ratio and multiplier for the Orangeville Township Residential class should be: Ratio 44.15% and Multiplier 1.1325. The numbers in the 2-15-90 edition were not correct. Brian Raymond Coapassiooato Frieods to wet Marek S,2« States in 1972. Call Anytime 948-2875 If No Answer, Call AAA Michigan The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Banner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes in zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! ----------------------------------------------- 1 — The Barry County Equalization Office (616) 868-6350. "Compassionate Friends," an organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents will meet in Lansing twice in March. The group has scheduled meets for 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 6, and Thursday, March 20, at Community Support Ser­ vices, 407 W. Greenlawn, Lansing. The telephone number is 517-374-8000. Compassionate Friends was founded in 1969 in England, and in the United READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. Fl ! 1 would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Send my subscription to: NAME______________________________________ 1-800-638-5208 INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto Enclosed is my payment for: CITY/STATE_________________________________ - $13 BARRY COUNTY • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan. Calhoun, Eaton, JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 ZIP___________ PHONE___________________ _ —. Ionia. 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The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE ‘25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. a The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #3 • DENNIS McKELVEY ...OF FREEPORT. Dennis was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was John Anderson of Nashville. BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. 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Part® • Sales • Service • Tractors • FmalnmAnt • I 795-3318 Zenith • Sony • GE • Fisher 130 W. State St,, Downtown Hastings JV- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 1, 1990 - Page 11 Hastings students are keeping tabs on adopted boy J-Ad Graphics News Services don't have things like that." After careful selection, greeting cards are signed by lhe entire student council, she said. "We try to get the pop-up kind, the kind than I catch his attention," said Dell. Through teachers, neighbors and coun­ selors from the New Delhi organization that arranged Vinod's adoption, the youngster is able to send letters to Hastings. The spon­ soring agency also writes its own letters, de­ scribing the living conditions, medical care and education in Vinod's community. "It's really interesting," said Dell. "A lot of it we don't understand, like the Class II school he's in, and we don’t know how to As Hastings High School students sit through third hour, contemplating an upcom­ ing test, weekend activities or the unification of Germany, a 5-year-oId boy rests up for a busy day of school on the other side of the world. The youngster's day includes nutritious food, a luxury, considering his family must gather water at a community tap and live in a house that has a dirt floor and no indoor bath­ room facilities. The boy's name is Vinod Kumar, and he's been a special Third World-link for Hastings students since last April. Through the student council, the school is giving Vinod's family of five money equivalent to more than half its yearly income of $468. For Christmas, the student council sent the Hindu youngster two $25 sponsorships one for school and one for enrollment in a nutrition program. The students also sent Vinod a bright birthday card, balloons to blow up and a Valentine's Day greeting. "We can send fiat packages, so we put some balloons in with his birthday card," said Shawna Dell, who with Chris Solmes is in charge of correspondence with the young­ ster. "We were told in those countries they pronounce names - we just take a stab at iL" Dell and Solmes also send letters to India. The most recent correspondence to the Indian boy was accompanied by photos of the student council. The students, likewise have received photos of Vinod. The school started the adoption program last spring, at the suggestion of Michael Lewis, who graduated last year. - Mi, At that time, the student representatives said they would like to continue to support the youngster until he's 18. Yearly payments are $264 and are made in the spring. Besides aiding Vinod, lhe money also helps his fa­ ther, a steel worker, his mother, a housewife, and his older and younger brothers. Shawna Deli (left) and Chris Solmes are in charge of corresponding with their adopted buddy, Vinod. Former Hastings dentist sentenced in license fraud case does not obey the terms of his probation, he could be sent to the Barry County Jail for one year. At sentencing Feb. 21, Barry County Pro­ secutor Dale Crowley said Burnett should go to prison, but the prosecutor agreed probation and substance abuse counseling could be best for society. “I think Dr. Burnett justly deserves prison,” Crowley said. “He's continued to be involved in drugs. He's continued to be in­ volved in criminal activity.” Burnett, who pleaded guilty in March 1989 to the reduced offense of attempted practicing without a license, was scheduled to be sentenced in September in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. But a disagreement over his ac­ tivities while on probation and a claim that he did not have enough time to prepare his defense led Judge Shuster to delay the proceeding. The matter was delayed again in October and then in January after Burnett entered the intensive 28-day residential program that makes up the first phase of the Professional Recovery System. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Former Hastings dentist Kevin Burnett like­ ly will spend the next eight months in a drug rehabilitation program at Glenbeigh in Grand Rapids. Burnett, 38, was ordered last week to com­ plete treatment as part of his sentence for at­ tempted practicing dentistry without a license. Burnett voluntarily entered the progam Dec. 29. Burnett could have gone to prison for two and a half years for the misdemeanor offense committed in April 1988. But Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster said the most important objective now is for the former dentist to finish the Professional Recovery System pro­ gram at Glenbeigh. He also was placed on five years probation. “We believe (PRS Director) Dr.(Thomas) Haynes has a worthwhile program to be pur­ sued," Shuster said. “The taxpayers will come out far ahead if this individual can be salvaged." If Burnett does not complete the program or GUN LAKE...contfmMd from page 1 "The big question is will it be cost effective? Will it be worth itT he added. Otis said there are several problems Gun Lake property owners now have that could be dealt with more effectively by a municipality. "We are in the corners of four different townships, each with its own zoning. We have a lot of area in Yankee Springs own town, we would have more clout, and would be given more consideration," he With estimated figures for income, expenses and services, the committee will set at least one, and probably more open forums to get opinions from the lake residents. "We'll get the people's feelings and then circulate petitions," Otis said. "I think those will go to the State Boundary Commission for approval of the boundaries. The Secretary of State's office handles ballots. We have an Township, quite a bit in Orangeville Township, less in Martin Township and very little in Wayland Township," he said. Otis pointed out that there are also four telephone exchanges serving Gun Lake. To call a mile and one-half across the lake is long distance for him, and so is his home when he is at work five miles away at a Gun attorney io help with legal questions." Only the people affected by the proposal would be eligible to vote on the issue. An attorney has said that the first boundary will be relatively easy to get approved, but any future expansion is very difficult, Otis said. "Gun Lake is a high growth area. (Becoming a municipality) is necessary for the future," he said. "It's going to happen Lake business. Also, the United States Postal Service has four zip codes in the are?.. which is a source of confusion. Confusion that could be more serious also comes when residents call for help with a fire. Calls may go to the Thomapple Township/Middleville Fire Department, or units from Martin, Wayland or Shelbyville, Otis sooner or later. The question is; is this the time?" Otis reported very little negative response to the idea of a village, and those who voice concern talk about an increase in taxes. "Even those who are concerned about taxes are really excited by the potential of the idea," he said. zv’" emphasized that his committee would said. "Some of these things a village would have no legal authority over, but if we were our Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hastings . t make the decision whether to have or not nave a village. "We’re not going to make lhe decision," he said, "the people are." For more information, call 1-672-5658. Burnett's license to practice dentistry was suspended in April 1988 by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation after charges were filed in Kent County that he was writing false prescriptions. Similar charges later were filed in Kalamazoo Police charged Burnett would phone prescriptions into area pharmacies for pa­ tients, then would pick up the filled prescrip­ tions himself. Following up on local claims that he was practicing dentistry after the suspension, Michigan Stale Police sent an undercover agent in July 1988 to his office at 607 N. Broadway. Burnett was arrested the following month on the felony offense. Burnett maintains the procedure he per­ formed on the undercover agent — grinding a rough spot on a filling — did not violate his suspension because it can be performed by an unlicensed dental assistant. Rather than stand trial, Burnett pleaded guilty in March 1989 to the reduced charge of auemped practicing without a license. In April, Judge Shuster agreed to delay Burnett's sentence until September as long as the dentist continued to make progress in overcoming his addiction. Burnett has said he developed a substance abuse problem from drugs taken to combat a lifelong intestinal disorder. The drugs he was buying with false prescriptions were the same medications his physician prescribed, he said. Haynes said last week Burnett’s recovery would be a long, slow process of learning to handle medication. “He started using drugs at an early age, so he never really learned the coping skills,*' Haynes told the court. After pleading guilty in March 1989, Burnett said he was employed by Midwest Denial Supply in Indiana and attended counseling until he was jailed June 13 follow­ ing a conviction in Kalamazoo for attempted obtaining prescription drugs by fraud. He served 99 days in the Kalamazoo Coun­ ty Jail and was released in September. Burnett told the Barry County Circuit Court last fall he had been denied entrance into four treatment programs because of the additional charges pending. In December, Burnett entered the PRS pro­ gram at Glenbeigh. The substance abuse recovery program is specially designed for physicians, dentists, pharmacists and nurses suffering from drug addiction. The program begins with the 28-day residency at Glenbeigh. In the second phase, patients live in a recovery residence with other clients in the program and have five hours of outpatient counseling each day. In the final stage, clients leave the center, but continue to have regular meetings with counselors. Burnett pleaded guilty in September 1988 in Kent County to one count of obtaining prescription drugs by fraud and was placed on a four-year term of probation and charged $200 in court costs. Burnett's original license suspension was extended in December 1989 following a hear­ ing by the Bureau of Health Services of the State Licensing Board. Burnett said last fall he would like to return to practicing dentistry elsewhere in southwest Michigan. In addition to probation and the suspended sentence in Barry County. Burnett was ordered io pay $1,000 in court costs and $500 in fines after he completes (he substance abuse program. Vinod poses with his mother and younger brother. Area affinals fauciriM to met The Area Officials Associa­ tion will hold a meeting and softball clinic Wednesday, March 7 in room 105 of Cen­ tral School in Hastings. The meeting and clinic will start at 7 p.m. and last about an hour. ELK MEMBERS and GUESTS • Fish Fry • March 2 • 5 to 8 P.M. All You Can Eat... s400 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS If you are in the following telephone exchanges: 664,623 or 671, you now have 911 capabilities for emergency services. Dial 911 for emergency services for Police, fire and ambulance. Dial 623-5545 for non-emergency services for police, fire and ambulance. Happy 34th Anniversary - MOM and DAD (Date Frands - n - Shdba Jean Hester) Ron, Chuck, Juanita £ $ JI TIRED OF LOSING WEIGHT ONLY TO GAIN IT BACK? BANNER Call us to have your advertising Wednesday Night, March 7th representative assist you with your total marketing needs! Bamwr._MM061 (Hatting*) 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. CITY OF HASTINGS Notice of Board of Review Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Review of the CITY OF HASTINGS, will meet on Monday, March 12, Tuesday, March 13, and Wednesday. March 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 1990 Assess­ ment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468 for an appointment. Tenlatlve factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO: COMMERCIAL.................... ................50.00 INDUSTRIAL........................ ............... 50.00 RESIDENTIAL.................... ................47.13 DEVELOPMENTAL........... ............... 50 00 PERSONAL ......................... ................ 50.00 Maybe you don't need another diet. Maybe what you need is a faster metabolism. FACTOR 1.00 1.00 1.00 to 1.25 1.00 1.00 SHARON VICKERY. Hastings City Clerk Home Buying Counseling Sessions HOSTED BY MILLER REAL ESTATE & WOODHAMS MTG. CO. How much do I need to buy a home? How long will it take? What can I afford? What will my payments be? Pennock Hospital is offering an Integrated approach to weight loss. Based upon the "Setpoint" method, integrated weight loss focuses on changing patterns of behavior for lasting results. Leant to combine exercise and sensible eating practices designed to raise your metabolism and make lifetime weight loss reality. What is MSHDA, MCC, FHA or VA Financing? f For Appointments Call 945-5182 } MILLER REAL ESTATE STOP YO - YO DIETING LEARN WEIGHT CONTROL SKILLS THAT LAST A LIFETIME DATE; WedKMfayi, Mredt 14 - Afrilll TIME: 7KJ0P.M.-S30PM RE: 120.00 (Ten MdFtaMsC^w hr fa int) INSTRUCTORS: EricLrep, Hto—Criw Dtortni PRERECBTRATJON REQUIRED: CJ 948-3123 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 1. 1990 Ifs all downhill Hastings Saxons prepare for final stage of wrestling season H--1J byj Steve Vedder Sports Editor Dave Furrow thought last year’s trip to the state team wrestling quarterfinals was a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. He was happily wrong. Furrow’s Hastings wrestling squad makes its second straight appearance in the quarter­ finals tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Battle Creek Kellogg Center. The Saxons (17-4). rated i . The -»• Detroit —. . News, -. sixth in .L. the state by are matched against eighth-rated Yale (13-0). If the Saxons win they meet the AlleganEaton Rapids winner at 9 a.m. Saturday. Allegan (23-1) won the Wolverine Con­ ference while Eaton Rapids (17-0-1) took top honors in the Capital Circuit. The other Class B bracket pits Grosse lie vs Fenton (27-2) and Sparta (21-2) against Petoskey (19-1). The finals are set for 2:30 Freestyle wrestlers meet March 1 The Hastings YMCA Freestyle Wrestling Club will hold its first practice on Thursday, March 1 in the south balcony of the Hastings High School gym. The club is open to all boys fourth grade on up. Practices are 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays in March and April. The cost is S8. Anyone with ques­ tions can call Mike Goggins al 945-2236 (afternoons) or 945-5290 (evenings). [ Sports ] . p.m. Saturday at the Kellogg Center. Furrow, whose team dropped a 34-26 deci­ sion to Gladstone in last year’s quarterfinals, said at this stage of the tournament the teams are pretty equal. “We’re in a good draw," Furrow said. “After that it’s all attitude and how the kids can come back from the state (individual) finals.” Furrow said the individual finals allowed his team to scout the three Yale wrestlers who had qualified for the tournament. "We know virtually nothing about Yale," Furrow admitted. “After seeing their three individuals on Saturday they appear to be a very basic team, no dominant moves. They have some kids with nice records, but that doesn’t mean anything. It depends on the competition they’ve seen this year." From an individual standpoint. Furrow said his team is as healthy as its been all season. That, however, doesn’t mean Hastings is without problems. The same malady which led to last year's quarterfinal loss is dogging lhe team again this winter. “I’m not happy with the weight of some of the wrestlers," Furrow said. "They are far­ ther over their weight class at this point than I’d like. ’ ’That happened last year. We were weak in some matches because the wrestlers cut too much weight too quickly.” After having claimed its third straight league meet crown, its first overall Twin Valley crown since 1977 and its third straight district title, Furrow said however farther his team advances in the state tournament will be a bonus. “From a coaching standpoint 1 was op­ timistic before the season then realization hit when we started wrestling,” he said. “Mak­ ing the quarterfinals last year was. I thought, a once-in-a-lifetime chance so making it back is quite a thrill — especially with so many green kids. “We look at this as having a good chance of going to the semis, but this is all gravy. One of our goals was to go farther than we did last year so we need to beat Yak. But many of our goals have already been met." The Saxons' two representatives in the state individual meet, Kirk Ziegler at 152 and Jamie Murphy at 189, failed to place. Ziegler made it to the final eight before bowing out while Murphy finished in the top 12. Ziegler is now 39-8, but has wrestled some lough competition. Two of his losses came in the first tournament of the season while four of the other losses have come against the eventual first, second, third and sixth-place state finishers. Murphy’s two losses in the state tournament came against the eventual third and fifth place finishers. Murphy, in his first year of wrestl­ ing, is 32-10-1. “1 was very proud of both wrestlers at the state,” Furrow said. Saxon eagers outlast Hillsdale 60-56 Denny O'Mara didn't have lhe answers and he wasn't making any bones about it. "If I had an explanation, we wouldn't play like that." shrugged O'Mara following Tues­ day's brutal 60-50 win over lowly Hillsdale. The Saxons struggled most of the first half, eventually built a 21-point lead and then saw the Hornets storm back to cut the lead to eight before bowing out. The win ups Hastings to 9-10 overall and 7-6 in the Twin Valley. Struggling Hillsdale falls to 2-16 and 0-13. “We played good defense,” O’Mara of­ fered. "We just couldn’t shoot. (Brad) Warner and (David) Oom came in and played good defense and that's what kept us in the game. It wasn't our offense." Though they struggled, the Saxons never trailed after pulling into a 6-4 lead on a layup by Tom Vos with 4:41 left in lhe first period. Hastings led 12-8 by lhe end of the quarter. Hampered by some solid defense, Hillsdale hit only three of its 12 first period shots and then managed just five attempts in the entire second quarter. The Hornet came within 14-10 in the opening seconds of the second period, but Hastings outscored lhe visitors 17-11 in the second period to lead 29-19 at the half. The Saxons were nearly as cold as the Hornets in the first 16 minutes, hitting only 6 of 16 first period shots. Hillsdale made a mini-run at the Saxons in the third period by scoring five of the first seven points to close to within 31-24 with 5:43 left. But Hastings* Jeff Baxter bit a baseline jumper and Nick Williams added a pair of baskets to key a 12-3 run which gave the Sax­ ons a 43-27 lead by the end of the period. Hastings built the lead to 56-35 with 4:23 left before Hillsdale stormed back to outscore the Saxons 19-7 and cut the lead to 58-50 with 30 seconds to go. O’Mara admitted afterward that playing Hillsdale late in the season with nothing on the line can be a mental hardship. “Our biggest problems all year have been meatal,” O’Mara said. “You just have to prepare mentally and then go out aad execute. “The effort was there, the defense was there. That’s why we won the game.” Tom Vos led the Saxons with 19 points while Williams and Scott Hubbert added 11 each. Warner, who had four steals, finished with eight points and Oom seven off the bench. Scott Sanders and Zach Arnold had 10 points each for Hillsdale. The Saxons finish up the regular season Fri­ day night at home against Harper Creek. Area Standings, Scorers ---------TWIN VALLEY Sturgis...................................... 12-0 (18-0) Albion......................................... 11-1 (15-3) Marshall...................................... 8-5 (12-6) Hastings ................................ 64(8-10) Harper Creek............................. 6-7 (8-10) Coldwater ................................. 4-9(5-14) Lakeview................................. 3-10(5-14) Hillsdale................................... 0-12(2-14) KVA Mattawan.................................... 8-2 (8-9) Hackett .....................................8-3(11-6) Paw Paw .................................... 7-3 (9-8) Parchment................................ 6-4 (114) K-zoo Christian....................... 4-6 (5-11) Hastings' Nick Williams (42) tries to slide between two Hillsdale defenders In Tuesday's 60-50 Saxor. »i. Hastings hosts Harper Creek on Friday to wrap up the regular seasn.,. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! March 2 March 2 March 3 March 3 March 7 BASKETBALL Harper Creek........................ 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Quarterfinals vs Yale (Kellogg Center).......................... 5:00 p.m. WRESTLING Semi-finals..............................9:00 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Districts BASKETBALL Districts at Wayland........... 8:30 p.m. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Caff 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Delton ................................... 24(2-13) Galesburg-Augusta................ 1-9 (3-14) Middleville, Hastings draw first round district byes Co-favorites Middleville and Hastings have drawn first round byes in next week’s district basketball tournament at Wayland. The Trojans (10-8) will play Delton (2-16) on Wednesday. March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Hastings (8-10) will play the AlleganWayland winner on March 7 at 8 p.m. Allegan (7-11) and Wayland (6-12) play on Monday , March 5 at 7:30 p.m. The finals are slated for Friday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. The district winner qualifies for the Lansing Eastern regional. Maple Valley drew a opening round bye and will play the winner of Olivet-Bellevue in a second round district game on March 7 at 6:30 at Kalamazoo Hackett. The Eagles (6-12) and Broncos (6-11) meet on Monday. March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Host Hackett (11-6) and Galesburg (3-14) also play March 5 at 8 p.m. The Hackett-G-A winner plays Parchment (12-6) on March 7 at 8 p.rn. The champion­ ship game is set for Friday, March 9. Tickets are available at Maple Valley High School for $3. The district winner advances to the Bellevue regional. Area officials association to meet The Area Officials Association will hold a meeting and softball clinic Wednesday. March 7 in room 105 of Central School in Hastings. The meeting and clinic will start a: 7 p.m. and last about an hour. SMAA Maple Valley.......... ........... 10-1 (144) Pennfield.................. ...............9-2 (14-4) Bronson..................................... 9-2 (13-7) St. Philip................ ................. 44(8-11) Olivet....................... ................. 4-7(6-11) Bellevue.................. ................. 2-9(5-12) Springfield.............. ............... 1-10(2-17) SCORERS Thompson, uapis v.iin 17-55642.7 Dean, MiMmiii.......................... 18484-21.3 Pranger, uiMlmliia................... 18-352-19.6 Hyde, latewood..................... 19-316*16.6 Hoefler, Hapia vaitty...............17-253-14.9 Williams, Hatting.................... 17-216-12.7 Casteele, uaph vaiiay........... 17-214-12.6 Barker, Latewood.:................ 19-234-12.3 VOS, Hastings................................ 18-207-11.5 Hubbert, Hastings..................... 18-187-10.4 SAXON SHORTS For the second straight season, February has been a cruel month for lhe Hastings basketball team. The Saxons, who compiled only a 2-4 mark last February, have lost five of seven games this season. Late season slumps are new to Hastings basketball teams, which had compiled a 22-6 mark over the last four Februarys. There are some powerful Class B wrestling teams left in the hum. The Saxons’ fine 17-4 mark ranks at least seventh among the eight quarterfinal teams. Two teams, Eaton Rapids (17-0-1) an Yale (13-0), are unbeaten while Allegan (23-1) and Petosky (19-1) have only lost (wo matches between them. Fenton (27-2) and Sparta (21-2) also have outstanding records while Grosse He did not report its record to the MHSAA. Former Hastings star Mark Brown is averaging 15.3 points for the Western Michigan basketball team this winter while leading the team in third point shooting (58 of 123). Brown is fourth on the team in assists (56) and shooting percentage (.447) and third in steals (21). Brown is averaging 29 minutes per game playing time. ngo Mrn ^wgier spilt four matches In last weekend's state In­ dividual meet. The Saxons wrestle in the state team quarterfinals Friday night. Hastings Jayvee eagers top Hillsdale 58-32 Hastings jumped to a 10-point lead after one period and never trailed in beating Hillsdale 58-32 in a jayvee basketball game Tuesday. The Saxons led 15-5 after one period and 32-12 at the half. The Hornets hit only 2 of 10 first period shots and 3 of 19 in the second. Matt Brown led lhe winners with 16 points. Chris Youngs added 10 points and 16 re­ bounds and Ryan Nichols nine points. The Saxons lost their chance to tie for the Twin Valley lead by losing to Sturgis 48-43 last Friday. Sturgis led 28-25 at the half and never trail­ ed the rest of the way. Hastings cut the lead to two with two minutes left and had a chance to tie, but couldn’t capitalize. Nichols had nine points. Brown and Brian Sherry eight. The Saxons are 9-4 in the league and 13-6 overall. Sports. • . at a glance Madness cool this March The madness to this year’s March may be curable by nothing stronger than a couple baby aspirin. Two in the morning is plenty. Collectively, county teams have pro­ duced the fewest amount of basketball wins since the 1985-86 season — a record which helps fuel speculation that March Madness may be history a full week before we celebrate St. Patrick Now before lhe die-hards begin com­ plaining of wonted negativeness, let's set the record straight. With the exception of Maple Valley's tide-winning exploits, it's been an off-year for Barry County basketball learns. Period. Considering the returning talent as compared to what other teams in their respective leagues had coming back, local coaches have to admit they saw mediocre seasons coming. No big deal. Off-years happen. But now we’re into March, basket­ ball’s famed second season where lhe cud table is cleared and teams are dealt a fresh hand. Whether or not they take advantage of the hand is another nutter. Examination of the three districts in­ volving the five county teams reveals few surprises. Hastings and Middleville will likely battle a fourth straight year for that crown, Jekyl and Hyde Lakewood will run into problems, and Maple Valley, armed with the best record in the county, is a favorite to go on to the regionals. Let's gaze into a hazy crystal ball and try to predict how the tournaments will turn out. At Wayland Tough this district isn’t. At 11-8, Mid­ dleville is the only team with a winning record, but looks can be deceiving. Sure, the Trojans have flashed some good basketball at times, but they’ve followed up those contests with clinkers. For example, after losing its first three games back in December, Middleville reeled off four straight wins and ap­ peared ready to make a run at an O-K Blue title. What followed was two straight losses and three in five games. Then there was losing at league cham­ pion Calvin Christian’s place by only seven in late January and then following that up with a 38-point smashing of Lee. The Trojans, however, lost two of their next three, one of which by 20 points to Comstock Park. Now, as February wraps up. the Tro­ jans are showing iigns of consistency, winning three straight in impressive fashion. The team overcame an eight­ point deficit in the last minute and a half of regulation and then defeated Hastings in overtime, they lopped Hamilton by five and then pounded Delton on Tuesday. Hastings, meanwhile, has lost five of its last seven and needs a lift Friday by beating Harper Creek — a team which lopped the Saxons 66-42 in their first meeting — to gain momentum heading Hastings teams have enjoyed outstan­ ding success in recent districts, winning six tides in the last eight years. This year’s team certainly has the capabilities of making it seven in nine years, but, as coach Denny O’Mara has flatly stated on hitting on all cylinders every night to win. There is precious little margin or error with this team. The three other teams in the district — Wayland, Allegan and Delton — have combined for a 15-39 mark. And sure, anybody can win on any given night — that’s why the games are played, but even those teams have to admit they are longshots. at Kaiamasoo Hackett Let’s pause for a second before we hand Maple Valley any championships. Granted, the Lions have won 13 of their last 14 and an SMAA title, but they're still suspect. Lakewood beat’em by six last week and three of lhe team's last six wins have been by less than six points. You can either look al that as merely squeaking by or having the talent to win the close games. The major obstacles to a Lion title are Parchment, with a 12-6 mark, and the host Fighting Irish, who have won 11 of 17 games. Fortunately for Maple Valley, those teams will likely meet in lhe semi­ finals with lhe winner butting heads with the Lions. And now we come to Lakewood, who nobody can figure out. The Vikings have some impressive wins over Hastings, Maple Valley, Middleville, Eaton Rapids, Grand Rapids Catholic Centra) and two two teams in the district, Ionia and Portland. Still, Lakewood has compiled a so-so 12-8 mark and had to sprint to that record by winning its last three games. They beat Marshall in overtime on Tues­ day after trailing 21-2. Lakewood was dealt a painful blow in late January when its second leading scorer. Chris Duits. was lost for the season with an injury. The team has slip­ ped to a 3-4 mark without Duits, who was coming on after a slow start. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 1. 1990 — Page 13 Bowling Scores^ Bowlerettes 3 Ponies Tack 68-24; Shamrock 52-40; Brittens Concrete 51%-40%; Riverbend Travel 51-41; Kent Oil 48-44; D.J. Electric 48-44; Heckers 47%-44%; Hastings Bowl 45-47; Nashville Auto 41%-50%: O’Dells 37’6-54'6; Nancy’s Beauty Shop 31-61; Good Time Pizza 31-61. High Game - S. Greenfield 195; T. Loftus 188; C. Hartwell 188; J. Gardner 188; S. Vandenburg 186. High Series - S. Vandenburg 520; J. Gard­ ner 512; M. Scramiin 502. Monday Mixers Miller Carpets 55-37; Andrus of Hastings 54-38; Deweys Auto Body 51'6-40'6; Superior Seafoods 51-41; Friends 50'6-41 '6; Pioneer Apartments 48-44; Miller Real Estate 48-44; Ginbachs 44-48: Cinder Drugs 44-48; Michelob 42-50; Music Center 42-50; Sir N Her 40'6-51’6; Ferrellgas 40-52; Hastings Bowl 33%-58%. High Game and Series - E. Ulrich 177: L. Barnum 188; S. Vandenberg 203; L. Ruthruff 156; R. Ginbach 180; Y. Markley 175; M. Kill 165; M. Snowden 160; P. Wilson 151: V. Carr 170; H. Hewitt 178; M. Nystrom 181; M. Garrett 181; F. Schneider 181; L. Hause 170; M. Moore 180; B. Lumbert 167; L. Tietz 143; M. Westbrook 185; V. Slocum 162; L. Kelley 188; D. Kelley 193-544; R. Perry 191-522; C. Beckwith 162; D. Hooten 162; B. Howes 164. Hastings’ Melissa Bolson serves during Saturday’s Twin Valley meet. The Saxons finished fifth In the meet to finish in fifth overall place. Hastings Saxons fifth in Twin Valley volleyball meet Hastings finished fifth in last Saturday’s Twin Valley volley bail meet. The finish, combine*! with the Saxons’ 4-3 record and fourth place standing during the dual season, means Hastings finishes fifth overall with 18 points. Lakeview won the league meet by winning seven straight matches and also finished first in the overall standings with 30 points. The Saxons went 3-4 in the league meet, beating Albion 15-4, 15-12; Hillsdale 15-1, 10-15, 15-4 and Marshall 13-8, 15-11. Hastings lose to eventual champion Lakeview 15-5, 15-11. The Saxons also drop­ ped 15-9, 15-5 decisions to Sturgis; 15-5, 16-14 to Harper Creek and 15-9, 15-13 to Coldwater. Suadaj Mixed Holy Rollers 57'6-3816; Pin Busters 57%-38%; Sandbaggers 57'6-38'6; Gutter­ dusters 54-42; Alley Cats 51-45; We Don't Care 51-45; Hooter Crew 50-46; Really Rottens 50-46; Married w/Children 49-47; Get Akmg Gang 48-48; Greenbacks 47-49; Chuga-lugs 45-51; Ogdenites 44'6-51'6; Die Hards 44-52; Middlelakcrs 43'6-52'6; Thunderdogs 43-53; Wanderers 41-55; Misfits 30%-65%. Womens High Game and Series -D. Kelley 188-537; T. Pennington 159; L. Tilley 211-558; A. Snyder 160; D. Haight 181; D. Snyder 192; T. Williams 160; P. Miller 180; V. Goodenough 157; A. Ward 166; M. Bowman 142; A. Sutliff 170. Thursday Agels McDonalds 1160-36; Stefanos 58-38; Barry Co. Real Estate 52-44; Clays 47%-44%; Key Cleaning Services 46'6-49'6; Hastings Bowl 43-53; Hastings Mutual 41-55; McDonalds I 32-60. Good Games and Series - T. Daniels 202-247-570; S. Smith 140; P. Norris 168; S. Dunn 149; R. Haight 189-519; N. McDonald 192; D. Snyder 187-523; T. Greenfield 153; K. Barnum 143; C. Carr 169; L. Apsey 164; C. Cuddahee 199; P. Varney 149; C. Garrett 143; L. Aspinall 203. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 63%-36%; Valley Realty 59-41; Mace’s Pharmacy 57'6-42%; Varary (i Stables 54 %-45 %; Lifestyles 54-42; Geukes Mkt. 50-50; Welton's Heating 49-51; Hair Care Center 45'6-50%; Easy Rollers 44-56; Handy's Shirts 43%-56%; Friendly Home Parties 39-61; DeLong's Bail 35%-64%. High Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 235-549; P. Castleberry 211-524; L. Elliston 198-524; L. Barnum 189-524; B. Brogindewey 187-518; E. Mesccar 199-493; S. Neymeiycr 174-470; B. Smith 164-464; S. Drake 175-458; S. Knickerbocker 174-454; F. Schneider 179-458; D. Brewer 173-447; B. Johnson 175-437; M. Haywood 151-407; T. Christopher 197; B. Blakely 178; P. Edger 173; S. Brimmer 160; D. Lawrence 146. Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEABNBB ON PBOPOOEO ONAWk EXTRACTION AND OTHERMMN8 ORDNANCE N TNE COUNTY OP BARRY Secretary Georgia Robinson types in telephone numbers of students who missed school. Telephone turns on teens New computer system checks on absent students by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer The telephone may suddenly no longer be a teen’s best in-home companion. At least not for students who play hooky at Hastings High School. Thanks (but no thanks, they might say) to a computer system that contacts parents each evening to let them know that their Susie or Johnnie was not in school that day. The automated calling system is on loan to the school on a trial basis. Should the district decide to purchase the machine, it will cost about S2.000. And it looks like it will. "I do think it has helped our attendance," said Principal Steven Harbison, noting that *hen the system was put to work at lhe be­ ginning of this semester, roughly 45 homes were contacted each evening. That number has seen been reduced to about 20 a day, he said. "Parents appreciate the contact. I've heard a little bit of grumbling from lhe students, about it not being as easy to skip, but they haven’t grumbled loo much.” The computer has been doing just what lhe school ordered. "It has really been an effective form of communication with parents," Harbison add­ ed. "That was really the purpose of trying it.” The process is simple. At the end of each chool day, a staff member types in the home telephone numbers of students who missed all or pan of the school day and who had no written or verba! excuses from their parents. The computer dials and redials numbers until an answer is received. Once contacted, the machine delivers its message and wails for a response from lhe other end. The next morning, the messages are played back, with many students receiving clean slates. School secretaries had been trying to contact the homes of absent students, but could not keep up, said Harbison. Poor attendance has not been a major prob­ lem at the high school, said Harbison. The absentee rate hovers around 5 percent, which, he pointed out, is lower than the national average. The computer is capable of other func­ tions, too, he said. People in groups can be contacted for relaying special messages. A bulletin board system can be used for posting specific information. With that, a caller can dial lhe number and find out the times, dates and locations of activities at lhe high school that week "It has a lot of other capabilities. Our main intent was to increase communication with parents," said Harbison. Students were not told about the system when it was introduced. "Surprised" was the reaction Harbison said some of lhe students gave when moms and dads hung up telephone receivers and headed toward them with odd, questioning looks on their faces. Notice is hereby given that the Berry County Ptonning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing on March 26. 1990 at 7:30 p.m. In tha County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway. Hastings, Michigan. The following Proposed Grovel Extraction and Other Mining Ordinance will be considered for adoption. Ordinance No. 90-A-1. This ordinance will affect all existing mining ex­ traction operations in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place. The complete text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Running Office, 220 W. State St., Hostings. Michigan, between lhe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Barry County Planning Office at 94B-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (3/22) SyMMia PRAIRKVKLE TCytyNP BOARD February 20. 1990 Indicated intent the Lifecare continue to pursue on agreement with the throe Townships to provide for emergency medical service. Approved additional estimated engineers cost to complete lhe Gull Lake Park expansion project of 12,975.00. Accepted resignation of Greg Linker from the Planning/Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved appointment of Janette Emig to the Planning/Zoning Commission thru 6-1-90 io fill unexpired term of Linker. Approved appointment of Paul Andrews to the Zoning Board of Appeals thru 2-9-93. Approved the Barry County Solid Waste Management Pion update. Approved Hall use form as presented. Approved to waive $15.00 hall use charge, but not $25.00 deposit for non-profit making youth oriented organization meetings. Approved appointment of Doug Selvidge os Chief of Police effective 2-25-90 ot $7.50 per hour and with o 90 day probationary period. Approved outstanding bills totaling $7,224.55. Approved outstanding bills from the park system construction fund totaling $650.00. Janette Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (3/1) Words for the Ys Youth Indoor Soccer Starting Saturday. Feb. 24, and continuing until March 24. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday morning indoor soccer program for boys and girls in grades 2- 8. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. 5-6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30. 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45, second graders from 11-12 and 7-8 graders from 12-1. There is a SI0 registration fee for the 5 week program and is payable at the door. YTVfCA Annual “Earn Your Way to Camp” Candy Sate The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in full swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA “Earn Your Way to Camp” candy sale. The sale will be held from March 3- 17. For each Sl candy bar sold, a youth will receive 45 cents credit toward YMCA sum­ mer programs. The candy sale provides an opportunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salesmen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 3, al 10a.m., in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sate rules will be discussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County al 945-4574. Family Fun Nke at Hastings On Friday. March 16, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council wiil be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite at the Hastings High School gym. Activities will inchide, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), old time movies, and crafts. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Giris High School Spring Soccer Any high school girt that’s interested in joimig a Hastings YMCA soccer learn, should sign up at the YMCA office by March 23. Participants do not need to have played before. The team will play Middleville. Lakeview and one or two other oearby towns. The season will ran roughly the second week of April to the end of May. The team can have up to 20 girls. Team shirts will be provided. The cost of the pro­ gram is $25, and is payable at the time of registration. There will be an organizational meeting called after lhe registration deadline. During lhe season there will be a minimum of one practice per week al Fish Hatchery Park. Games and practices will run at different times than varsity golf and track obligations. Dough Mcpham and Dee Lowell will be the coaches. For more information, please call the YM­ CA: 945-4574. Family Fun Nite at Middleville On Saturday, Feb. 24. from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nile at the Mid­ dleville's High School gym and pool. Ac­ tivities will include, volleyball, basketball, old time movies and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per family. Children must be accompanied by al least one parent. Spring Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council's Spring Soccer Program will begin the week of April 16. Par­ ticipants will play on the same teams as in the fall of 1989. Anyone who did not play in the fall, but would like to play should call the YMCA for an application. Team players will be notified of their practice times during the week of April 14. (3-1) YMCA SCOREBOARD: Who Cares....................................................1-2-0 Goal Raiders................................................ 0-3-0 YMCA-Youth CauudTs AArit Flear Hockey W-L-T Tim Ray James Electromechanical...................... 3-0 Lake Odessa Livestock................................... 5-1 McDonalds.........................................................4-2 Hastings Burial Vault......................................4-2 Weight Training/Viatec..................................1-2 Hastings Mutual................................................1-5 Coats................................................................... YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey Team W-L-T Renegades....................................................... 2-2-0 Hackers........................................................... 2-00 Destroyers...................................................... 0-2-0 Avengers.........................................................0-2-0 Results Renegades 6 vs. Avengers 3; Hackers 6 vs. Destroyers 4. Renegades....................................................... 34KO Hackers........................................................... 2-1-0 Avengers......................................................... 1-2-0 Destroyers......................................................0-3-0 Results A League - Madmen 6 vs. She Devils 0: Domination 1 vs. Lcdgens 4. B League - Who Cares 2 vs. Destroyers 3; Goal Raiders 3 vs. Mental Y.I.A. 5. Route Renegades 11 vs. Hackers 0, Aveagers 7 vs. Destroyers 3. YMCA-Youth Ceunrii’s HMi Schaoi Indeer Saccer Team A Logue W-L-T Total Domination.........................................2-1-0 Ledgens.......................................................... 2-1-0 She Devils....................................................... 1-2-0 Madmen.......................................................... 1-2-0 Mental Y.I.A................................................3-00 Destroyers..................................................... 2-1-0 YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Neils Ins............................................................ 6-1 Nichols................................................................6-1 Superette.............................................................6-1 Over the Hill.....................................................5-2 The Team...........................................................5-2 Archies............................................................... 4-3 Garrisons............................................................3-4 Acme Hackers..................................................3-4 TPs Gam............................................................ 3-4 Peoples Court.................................................... 1-6 Congers.............................................................. 0-7 Sparierines......................................................... 0-7 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL February 12. 1990 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hastings, Michigan on Monday, February 12, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call: Cusack, Jasperse, Spencer, Walton, Watson. White, Brower, Campbell. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the minutes of the January 22. meeting be approved as rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices rood: Consolidated Govt Sorv................................. $3,400.00 Akxoo Soli Inc.......................-............ ............... 2.855.00 Lansing Mercy Ambulance.............. ............... 7,030.96 Renner Ford........................................ .............. 12 155.00 T.J. Miller....................................... ..... ............... 3.000.00 Moved by White, supported by grower that lhe above invoices bo approved as road. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Brower, White, Watson, Walton. Spencer, Jasperse. Cusock. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the Publk Safety Committee meet with the ambalance providers and report bock at the next meeting. Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Wahon, that the invoke from Lansing Community College for $429.00 be approved from Designated Training ond o budget adjustment be made Io 4101-301-960. Yeas: Cusock, Jasperse, Spencer. Walton. Watson, White, Brower. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock. that the request of Philip Hayes, of the land of Lakes District of Boy Scouts of America, Io use Fish Hat­ chery Pork on Saturday May 5. 1990 for foelr An­ nual Scout Showcase from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. bo ap­ proved under the direction of the Director of Publk Services. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spencer that the letter of February 3. from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce thanking the Council and DDA for the renovations of the four major parking lots be received ond placed on file. Yeae: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Watson the resolution from the County Seat Restaurant, Inc. to transfer ownership of a 1989 Oom C licensed business with Dance Permit, located ot 126-120 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan. Barry County, from the County Soot Lounge. Inc. bo approved. Yeos: Campbell. Brower. White. Watson, Walton, Spencer. Jasperse, Cusock. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that a respresentative of the American Legion Post 45 be at the next mooting for more details concerning their request for a new dance permit hold in con­ junction with a new Club license at 325 S. Church St.. Hastings. Michigan. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Watson that the letter from Todd Dammen thanking Mr. Klovonkh lor the quick response to his previous letter regar­ ding the debris cleanup at the railroad trestle near Airport Road bo received ond placed on filo. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the letter of February 9. from the Youth Council re­ questing an increase of its 1990 budget be referred to the Budget Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the letter of January 26, from the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan requesting the council pass a proclamation for their Wolk for Warmth to be held Saturday. March 3. be approved and letter received and filed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Dorothy Clements. CAA Barry County Coor­ dinator was present and explained what Walk for Warmth is for and who It helps. Councilperson Browor noted that the CAA does a lot of good In Barry County and anyone wishing can join in the walk on March 3. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock that lhe letter from Recycling in Borry County (RISC) doted February 8. thanking the City for making their Christmas Tree Recycling Project a success be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that NOTICE OF MORTBABE F0BECL0C4KE SME the Are Chief Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zone M. Mood. a single mon. mortgagor, to the Form Credit Bonk of St. Paul, f/k/a The Federal Land Bank of Saint Paul, mor­ tgagee. dated May 12, 1978, recorded on May 23. 197B. in Lfcer 236, Pogo 163, Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the under sign­ ed elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of the debt secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be duo for principal ond interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Nino Hundred Twelve ond 18/100 Dollars ($26,912.18). No suitor proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or *No«teo ie hereby given that by virtue of the Moved by Jasperse. supported by Ufoilejhot the Hsh Hatchery Pork on April 14, at 10 a.m. for their Yeas: Campho*. Browor. White, Watson, Wefton. — ... •_______ ~____ x. -1--------*----- Carried. power of safe contained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such cose made ond prov ded. ond to pay such amount with Interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex pensM, including attorneys fees allowed by law. Mid mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of ihe mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. March 8, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The promises covered by said mor­ tgage are situated in the County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The West 100 acres of the Northwest quarter of Section 33 except all that port which lies Southwesterly of o line described as Beginning at o point which is 200 foet Northerly along the West line of Mid Section 33 from the intersection ol the West lino of said Section 33 and the construction line of Highway M-79: thence Southeasterly io a point whkh is South 08 degrees 56 minutes 28 seconds East 300 feet along the construction line from the intersection o* the West line of said Sec­ tion 33 and the construction line. All in Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 7 West 5vh|*rt to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described promises contain 98 acres, more or toss. Pursuant to publk oct 104, public acts ol 1971, os amended, foe redemption period will be twelve months from the dole of the foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said Act. being Bth and looked at equipment and hardware and another mooting will bo February 22, and they are ^Moved'by Spencer, supported by Walton that the Yeae: AH. Abeent: Nona. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that None. Carried. ervstor as 443 has 67.245 miles on it. Yeas: All. Ab- report on the soil and contamination from remov­ ing the oM gas tank was very minute. Mayor Gray stated that the deadline for the Legislative Conference is the end of February and lot the clerk know H you plan on attending. Councilman Spencer asked H bids were being let budgeting. Spencer also asked If the lights needed to boon all night on the gas pumps at the Fire Sta­ tion. Could save money by fuming them off. It was stated that the police need lights when they gas up in the night. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to ad­ journ at 8:18 p.m. Read and Approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor 13/ 1) Sharon Vickery. City Clerk MSA 77A.3240. Doted: Jan. 31. 1990 RHQADCS, McKEf BOER. GOODRICH 8 IITTA By- Sherri A. Jones (P39362) Business Address: «00 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Mkhigon 49503 (616)235-3500 (3/|) Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who’s moved away, give them something that's "homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Call 948-8051 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 1, 1990 Long prison term awaits man in burglary cases for a Hastings man accused of conspiring to break into an area home. ” J-Ad Graphics News Service A man who broke into a Nashville grocery store last August and burglarized a Hastings business three days later was sentenced last week to 5 to 10 years in prison. Dean T. Myers pleaded guilty to burglary charges in October in connection with the August <989 burglaries al Carl's Supermar­ ket and Summit Steel. Myers was involved in at least three additional burglaries in the Vermontville area last year, according to Eaton County officials. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced the 20-ycar-old Nashville resident to prison last week, saying he deliberately had chosen a life of crime. "The manner of these crime executed, while clumsy, were in the manner of a pro­ fessional criminal," Shuster said. "You've earned yourself a trip to prison." Defense attorney Thomas A. Dutcher asked for a jail term, explaining his client had been involved with "bad eggs" that led him astray. "He certainly did not come from the right environment," Dutcher said. "He desires to get an education, he desires to get a job and to quit associating with the people who got him into trouble." Judge Shuster said, however, Myers had little history of juvenile trouble. Two of the burglaries Myers was charged with involved attempts at safebreaking, Shuster said. Myers, who served 175 days in jail await­ ing sentencing, said living behind bars has taught him a lesson. "I feel I can turn my life around. I'm only asking for a second chance," he said. "I've re­ alized I've done a terrible crime. I don't know what possessed me to do this." In October, Myers, of 509 Durkee St., ad­ mitted to climbing through an air duct on the roof of Carl's Supermarket to enter the build­ ing at 999 Reed St. in August. Police said S120 in cash, three kegs of Court News beer, 20 cases of beer, plus meat and ci­ garettes were taken in lhe burglary. The burglary also broke open the office, ransacked the area, damaged a briefcase and at­ tempted to crack open lhe store safe. Three days later Myers was arrested at Summit Steel, 519 E. Railroad St. in Hast­ ings. Police said Myers broke into a storage building, loaded an oxygen and acetylene tank and hose onto a forklift and moved them to the nearby office building. Myers admitted to prying open a window and using the tanks to fuel a torch to cut into the office safe. A passerby, however, heard noises and alerted police. In a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office, Myers agreed to plead guilty to two counts of breaking and enter­ ing. Safebreaking charges, carrying the pos­ sible sentence of life in prison, were dis­ missed by the prosecution. Earlier in February, Myers was sentenced to serve one year in the Eaton County Jail after he pleaded guilty to breaking into the Vermontville Village Hall in August 1989. About S300 was reported missing in the break-in, including several checks for water bill payments. Additional charges of breaking into the Maple Valley Schools Administrations Buildings and Maplewood Elementary School were dismissed in exchange for the guilty plea to the village hall break-in. The Eaton County Jail sentence will run THE' H tinh d TRYING TO LOCATE A WITNESS: loan Auto Accident that occurcd on 6/28/88 at 10:30 A.M. on M-37 and Heath, Gun Laxe Rd., involving a 1980 Chevy Caprice and a 1982 Mazda RX7. The witness was driving a green Pick-up truck, he was in his 50’s, medium height, 1601bs., gray hair, gray musta­ che and wore glasses. Please call Al D. at 616-940-2440. ihisiiitw FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633 Ask for Sue or Rosie. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888______ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. 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Please stop by Bob's Family Grill & Restaurant and pick up an application. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 27, 1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. •A former employee of Arby’s in Hastings pleaded guilty last week to stealing $326 from the restaurant in December. Raymond E. Erickson, 19, will be sen­ tenced April 4 in Barry County Circuit Court. He could receive up to four years in prison for the offense. Erickson said in court last week he was driving Dec. 20 with two friends who dropped him off at lhe store to speak with his former boss. Erickson, of 2300 Quimby Road, found the store was dosed but a side door had been left unlocked. Erickson said he entered the building, went to the office and found a moneybag inside a briefcase there. Erickson said he retrieved a hidden key, opened the bag and stole the cash, leaving 86 cents behind. Erickson and a friend spent rhe money that night and the next day on food and parts for a car. In exchange for the dismissal of the the more serious charges of breaking and entering and larceny over $100, Erickson pleaded guilty to the reduced offense of larceny fa a building. Bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the Barry County Jail. man who pleaded guilty to stealing video tapes from a Delton store. Lester D. LaFountain, 17, of 6650 Oak­ wood Drive, pleaded guilty Feb. 7 to the re­ The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Nina Whipple, who passed away two years ago, March 4, 1988. “No one is dead as long as she is remembered by someone." She will live within my heart for lhe rest of my life. No one can take away the precious memo­ ries that will be forever remem­ bered. Too many times I wished that I would have done so much more; too many times 1 wonder what I could have done to prevent her from leaving. But I know Liu she is no longer in pain, and that she is where she belongs, with lhe Lord. In other court business: •Sentencing will be held next week for a CLASSIFI 91 SPRING CLEANING: Need help? I have lots of experience. Call 623-8755. concurrently with the prison term. In the Bany County cases last week, Judge Shuster ordered Myers to pay restitution amounting to $5,400 in the event that he is paroled early by lhe Michigan Department of Corrections. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend ocr deep appreciation for all the kindness, prayers, flowers, visits and help at the lime of our automobile accident on Nov. 9, 1989 and since during the three mouths of hospitalization al Pipp and nurs­ ing care al Bridgewood Care Unit. I have received skilled and tender care and now that I’m able to be home my husband and family arc doing so many things to help me recover. Merc words can never express my thankfulness and praise to God for renewing my strength and healing. Our family, church family and neighbors have been wonderful to help us in so many ways. A big thank you to my nurses too. God bless you all. Esther and Lynden Jotmcock duced charge of larceny in a building. In ex­ change, the prosecutor’s office agreed to dis­ miss charges of breaking and entering. LaFountain faces up to four years in prison on the felony offense. The defendant said he and a friend were walking past Da Video Store, 215 S. Grove St., in August 1989 when the decided to break in. The pair pulled off the video drop box, reached in and unlocked the door. They took about a dozen videos and left the store. As part of his plea agreement, LaFountain agreed to admit to any other property crimes he is involved with. No charges will be filed in the cases. He was remanded to the Barry County Jail to await sentencing. •Trial has been scheduled to begin Morday W.it htl EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information, 504/641-8003 ext. 9881. dwelling with intent to commit larceny. State Police said he is one of three people who conspired in March 1989 to break into the home in lhe 3000 block of West State Road. In November Davids, of West State Street, stood mute to a habitual offender charge al­ leging he has iwo prior felony convictions. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the principal charges and lhe habitual of­ fender charge. A $ 10,000 cash bond was set in the case. •A 55-year-old Grand Rapids man was ar­ raigned last week on charges of drunken driv­ ing, third-offense. Robert L. Patrick was arraigned as well on charges of driving with a suspended license, second offense, and driving a vehicle without a license plate. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges. Patrick was arrested Jan. 4 on Gun Lake Road at Cook Road when an off-duty Michi­ gan State Police trooper spotted his vehicle swerving on the roadway. Patrick has previous convictions for drunken driving in 1986 in Ionia County and in 1987 in Allegan County. A pretrial hearing will be held March 7. He remains free on bond. •Trial has been set for March 19 for a Bat­ tle Creek man accused of passing a bad check at Family Dollar in Hastings. Donald R. Hopper, 31, was arrested Jan. 11 on the felony offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Police charge he passed an $89.97 check at the Hastings store in September 1989. Hopper currently is in prison on another matter. •Trial was set for April 30 for a Delton woman accused of breaking into The Movie Store, 11327 Sprague Road in September 1989. Terri L. Bachman, 20, of 3958 Boyes Road, is facing charges of breaking and enter­ ing a building and larceny over $100. She was arrested by Bany County Sheriffs deputies in December. Authorities allege she took a set of keys from a friend who worked at the store to enter the building. She remains free on bond. •A pretrial hearing will be held March 21 for a Nashville woman charged with stealing property from a Carlton Township home in December 1989. Elizabeth A. Fechner, 23, of no known ad­ dress, was arraigned Feb. 7 on the charge of larceny in a building. She stood mule to that charge and also stood mute to a habitual of­ fender charge alleging she has one prior felony conviction. Police allege she took a rifle, coats and a gold chain from the home on Carlton Center Road. She remains free on bond. House votes to name Kalkaska as state soil LANSING (AP) - Digging up support for wouldn't have a state bird, we wouldn't have dirt isn't easy, but scientists hope that anything,” said Rep. Richard Sofio, DBessemer and sponsor of the legislation. having an official state soil will ease its II, if- Jeny L. Davids, 25, faces charges of con­ spiracy and breaking and entering an occupied murky image and attract a grain of respect. Soil Classifiers Association of Michigan because is found in both peninsulas and its official dirt. The bill now goes to the appearance is distinct. Senate, which approved a similar measure On the surface, the sandy soil is gray or FULL TIME AND PART TIME cook and waitress posi­ tions available, experience preferred but not necessary. Please stop by Bob's Family Restaurant, 1409 Jordan Lake SL, Lake Odessa and pickup an application.__________________ last April. If Gov. James Blanchard signs lhe bill - white, and the next layer is a dark, coffee FULL TIME AND PART TIME waitress positions avail­ able, third shift and second shift, experience preferred but not necessary. Please stop by Bob’s Grill & Restaurant and pick up an application. bird, tree, flower, stone, and gem. appropriately projected for Earth Day, April color. As the soil gets deeper, its color gets lighter and looks a light yellowish tone 22 - Kalkaska would join the ranks of the about four feet down. which are, respectively, the official state "1 am very much aware of the fact that a lot of people might think that designating a Sofio said another key attraction is that it is useful in both agriculture and forestry. “It is not one of our better agronomic soils. Its sandy nature tends to have drought problems so you have to irrigate it, so you'd state soil is somewhat trite, but I do think have to go with high value crops," said Delbert Mokma, a crop and soil science that it does serve a purpose. Without a slate professor at Michigan State University. soil we wouldn't have a state tree, we SALES HELP WANTED: Are you good with colors? Do you like decorating your home? We may have the job for you! Approximately 30 hours a week. Some weekend hours. Send resume today! ADf 454 C/O Reminder, PO Box 188, Hast­ ings, Ml. 49058. 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Nashville Police SgL Gene Koetje summoned help from the Barry County Sheriff's Department, and the officers asked Michael Weinart to leave the bar after employees called police to report an unruly customer. Police told Weinart, 39, not to drive, left the bar and went to opposite ends of the town. Moments later they spotted Robertson's 1969 Chevy pickup. Au­ thorities followed the swerving vehicle from Main Street to westbound M-79. After running onto lhe shoulder and over the center line at speeds of 75 mph, Robertson's vehicle was pulled over by police. Robertson was asked to perform sev­ eral dexterity tests and arrested for drunken driving. At the Barry County Jail he registered 23 percent on a chem­ ical breath test - more than twice the legal limit in Michigan for drinking and driving. Police said there were arrest warrants from Robertson for shoplifting in Kalamazoo and for contempt of court in Hastings. Weinart, of 4170 Bedford Road, was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting and obstructing police and possession of marijuana. Girl darts into road, struck by auto MIDDLEVILLE - A girl who ran out into the road behind a passing school bus was injured last week when she was struck by a motorist in the op­ posite lane. Melissa A. Bartoo, 10, of 100 Ar­ lington, was taken to Pennock Hospital and was treated for bruises and scrapes to her head and legs. Barry County Deputy Sheriff SgL Bill Johnson said Bartoo was crossing West Main Street Feb. 21 shortly after 8 a.m. in front of the middle school. She waited for a westbound school bus to pass and she crossed, stepping into the path of an eastbound car driven by Patricia J. Rowden, 42, of 7420 Garbow Road. Bartoo struck the side and windshield of the passing car and was knocked to the pavement. No citations were issued, Johnson said. Burglar pilfers keys, tools from courthouse HASTINGS - A set of keys and $300 in tools were stolen last week from the Barry County Court House. The set of five keys open cabinets and vaults in the courthouse, while the tools belonged to an electrician working on remodeling the courthouse. Hastings Police said the keys had been left at 9 a.m. Feb. 20 on top of a locked wooden file cupboard in the basement of the courthouse. Five hours later, the keys were missing. Patrolman George Winick said two of the keys were to vaults in the court­ house. Three more keys opened file cupboards, all containing court files and records. The same day, a leather tool pouch with a complete set of hand tools was reported missing. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma said all the locks were change, and no records or files are missing. Police have one suspect in the case. Starr escapee, goes on crime spree NASHVILLE - A 16-year-old student who escaped Wednesday morning from Starr Commonwealth near Albion went on a crime spree that ended in his arrest hours later. "I think he's done three B and E's, armed robbery, kidnapping and CSC (criminal sexual conduct) to start with," said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt Ken DeMott. Beginning shortly after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, the teen broke into two homes in the 6200 block of Clark Road and a third on Maple Grove Road. When a resident of one of the homes returned home from grocery shopping. he held a gun on her and raped her, DeMott said. The teen demanded money, taking $60 to $70 from the woman. He then forced her and her 6-year-old nephew into the woman's cat and drove into Nashville to a gas station. The woman and nephew escaped and contacted police. Nashville Police Sgt Gene Koetje spotted them in town and chased them to Philadelphia Street, where the teen abandoned lhe car. He was captured shortly afterward by Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. The Kalkaska soil was selected by the The House voted 86-14 Wednesday to name die Kalkaska soil series as Michigan's robin, the white pine, the apple blossom, the Petoskey stone, and the greenstone, Police Beat RN-LPN Part time first and second shifts, wages negotiable based on ex­ perience. Benefit package. Contact... L. Glover R.N.-Director of Nursing 616-945-2407 for an interview THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Driver sent to prison in ’87 fiery Nashville car deaths by JelT Kacxmarcxyk Staff Writer The driver in a fiery Nashville accident that left two dead in November 1987 was sentenced to prison last week for probation violation. Former Vermontville resident Robert L. Oukrust, 25, served little more than 10 months in the Barry County Jail for negligent homicide before he was released on probation in 1988. But after violating terms of his probation in Illinois, he was extradited back to Michigan and sentenced Feb. 21 to serve 16 to 24 months in prison. Although Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down the maximum sentence in the case, Ouknist could be released in as little as six months, said Barry County Probation Agent Steve Werdon. Ouknist was convicted in March 1988 of causing the deaths of Greg Bumford, 25, of Vermontville, and Sheila Allen, 15, of Nashville, after his pickup truck left the road and struck a tree on Sherman Street. The pickup fell onto its right side and burst into flames, pinning Bumford un­ derneath and trapping Allen inside the cab. Police said the truck was traveling 96 mph in a 25 mph zone when it left the road. Bumford died lhe following day in the burn treatment unit of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Allen, who suffered burns on 70 percent of her body, died at Bronson 11 days after the accident. Witnesses said Ouknist had been drinking steadily for nine hours before the early evening accident. A lab technician from Pennock Hospital testified at Oukrust's trial that he had a blood-alcohol level of .24 percent after lhe accident. That figure is more than twice the level at which a driver in Michigan is considered legally drunk. Prosecutors charged Ouknist with the more serious offense of involuntary manslaughter, a 15-year felony offense. But the jury in die case rejected lhe charge, choosing instead to find lhe defendant guilty of the lesser offense Robert Oukrust of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. The lesser charge, a misdemeanor, carried a maximum sentence of two years in prison. As part of his sentence, Oukrust was to pay $4,000 in fines and court costs, perform 500 hours of community service, have alcohol abuse counseling and report monthly to his probation agent. Oukrust, who only has a lOlh-grade education, also was directed to complete his high school diploma. Judge Shuster, who presided over Oukrust's trial, told him at sentencing if he violated his probation, he would be sent to prison. "This court attempted to work with you in a probationary sentence, which did not work out," Shuster told him. With credit for 318 days served, Oukrust could be released in as little as six months because of overcrowded prison conditions and with time off for good behavior. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-03-08.pdf 33e71dcf58b992ce49963603a4214ab9 PDF Text Text News Briefs Auto insurance rates rapped at 1st Friday Hastings principal enjoys her return See Story on Page 3 < Legislative Coffee slated for March 12 A Legislative Coffee has been set for 8 a m. Monday, March 12, al the County Seat. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Robert Bender will be present to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The chamber encourages ail Barry County citizens to attend. Middle School PTOtomoot , Measles switches cage tourney site . See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 135, NO. 10 Banner THURSDAY, MARCH 8. 1990 price a- The Hastings Middle School PTO will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in Room 182. Henry again wins ‘Bulldofr award Congressman Paul Henry (R-Graad Rapids), who represents the northern Wf of Barry Co«ty in the RMt Con­ gressional District, has received the "Golden Bulldog” award from Wat­ chdogs of the Treasury Inc. Hairy has won the award far each year he has been in Coagrem. The award is psmeatod io lawmakers who vote to Cut spending at leaw 75 per­ cent of the time. Henry scored 92 percent. Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe, who represents the southern half of Bony County in fee Third Ciweferari District, scored 42 percent. Job training program canceled Only five people signed up for aulo mechanics clasaes that were lobe offered free for displaced formers in Barry and Calhoun counties, so the sessions were canceled. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion, said that as a result, a $60,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will be returned and one commis­ sion office worker scheduled to oversee tne program will be laid off. The program was to attempt to train 36 people in the two counties, 21 in Calhoun and 15 in Barry. Walk for Warmth generates $4,500 The annual “Walk for Warmth" in Hastings Saturday collected more than $4,500 and attracted 178 walkers, accor­ ding to Community Action Agency officials. The fund-raising total was about $200 more than last year's figure and the number of walkers exceeded the 1989 total of 134. More contributions are expected from a bake sale Sundny atOm Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in Lacey. Funds raised locaBy will stay in Barry County to help needy people pay their heating bills this winter. Most of the walkers traveled a threemile route, while a ore-mite course was covered by Cub Scouts and Hastings and Dehoa Head Start dmms. The oldest participant again was retired school teacher Elizabeth Palmer of Middleville, who has been taking part in the walk faithfully for the last five Local students In Citizen Bee Hastings aad Lakewood students win be among 42 from 14 area Ugh schools who will participate in the Camoun Area Regional "Citizen Bee" competition at 1:30 p.m. next Wednesday at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Three students were selected from each of the schools after local competi­ tions were held. The contest, developed by the Close Up Foundation in Washington D.C., is pattered after the traditional spelling bee. Questions will be about American history, geography, economics, politics, culture and current events. Other schools taking part in the Citizen Bee are Albion, Battle Creek Central, Springfield, Harper Creek, Pennfield, Bronson, Eaton Rapids, Lakeview, Marshall, Olivet, Tekonsha and Waldron. Vaccine shortage fuels problems with measles J-Ad Graphics News Service An outbreak of measles in nearby areas has caused concerns in Barry County, but health officials say it hasn't been a major problem here. Nevertheless, an estimated 100 people lined up Tuesday at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings to seek free vaccinations. Pamela Groner, director of personal health for the health department, said the sudden interest in immunization has created some special problems. Groner said there is limited vaccine available, which forces health officials to prioritize in giving the shots. "It's not my ’drothers'," she said, "but when you have an outbreak and a shortage of vaccine, you have to prioritize." She said the first choice for vaccination are people considered high risk, including school­ age children who have not been immunized or who received shots before they were 12 months old. Groner noted that it has been recommended that vaccinations be given to children when they are 15 months old and then a booster just before they go to school. "But we don't have enough vaccine to implement that program," she said. Symptoms of the disease include inflammation around the eyes, red spots lymph nodes and sensitivity to light. The measles situation in the area had a few new twists in the last week. Raising concerns was the report that an 11year-old Wayland girl died from complications of measles. It was also reported that she had not been immunized. On Monday of this week, no fans were allowed to attend the district Class B basketball tournament game between Wayland and Allegan at Wayland. The Allegan County Health Department issued the order to keep fans away because of the risk of measles, which is highly contagious. Groner said it is likely that none of the players have the disease, but fans may be a different story. "I'm sure that every kid in Wayland is immunized now," she said. "But the measles is still out in the community" Plans called for the basketball tournament site being moved Wednesday to Thornapple Kellogg High School, where Hastings and Middleville were scheduled to play Allegan and Delton, respectively. However, there still cough, runny nose, the mouth, swelling of were concerns that moving the games might bring the measles into Barry County. Groner also noted that Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia part­ icipated in the district volleyball tournament at Wayland last Saturday. As a result, health officials will search records of all students who went to the tourney and then immunize any of them who might be at risk. The health department did a student record search at Delton a couple of weeks ago when there was a suspected case of measles there. However, there have been no further problems reported since. "I've been watching this like a hawk for the last four weeks, and it (the epidemic) has kind of gone around us," Groner said. She noted there have been reports of the disease in Kent. Allegan and Ionia counties. As of this week, there were two cases indicated in Barry County. The Bany-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment provides free immunization clinics Sh MEASLES, Pagan Nlneteen-month-ofd Travis Hippey of Gun Lake succeeded In being a brave little boy as he received his measles vaccine from Connie Miller at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department's Hastings office. Travis, held by his mother, Michelle, was one of the estimated 100 persons who went to the Hastings office for Immunizations on Tuesday. National labor leader visits Hastings High School Auto union chief says tough times ahead for young people by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Owen Bieber, national president of the United Auto Workers, told Hastings High School students Monday that the heyday of unions is not over, it’s only just begun. But the workers of tomorrow face tough times ahead, he said. Bieber, who spoke to several classes Monday, was invited by Hastings senior Brian Gibsen to discuss the past of trade unions in the United States. But Bieber came with a message about the future as well. "In the 1980s it became fashionable to in­ vest in money markets and junk bonds," he said. "We have been living off a plastic credit card for the past 10 years. We have a tremeai- .* deficit." Bieber said $36 billion of the present $49 billion U.S. trade deficit with Japan is in au­ tomobile manufacturing. The debt will be carried on by the next generation of workers, Bieber told the senior government students. "Our generation is not willing to pay for its bills," he said. "The debt is being piled on your shoulders. People are pushing on to you a debt you have nothing to do with, but you are going to have to pay for." He urged young people to become econom­ ically aware and politically active. "There is no reason you should have less than the opportunity I had and your parents had, but that's what they are handing you," he said. "Let's decide what kind of American we want, for you and your children." Gibson chose to write a paper on the significance of trade unions as a government dsn project ”1 wanted to do a big project to cap it off," he said. ■ So he wrote Bieber and asked him to come to the school and speak to the students. "I thought it would be a good time to speak to the younger generation," Gibson said. To his surprise, Bieber wrote back and ac­ cepted. Bieber told the students taking government and social studies that unions have made a major impact on American society. "Those contributions did not end in 1960 or 1970 or 1980, and they won't end in 1990,” he said. "Unions continue to work to better life for all Americans." Trade unions were early supporters of envi­ ronmental protection, civil rights, universal medical insurance and higher education bene­ fits for middle-class Americans, Bieber said. "We are citizens first We are workers sec­ ond," he said. "The UAW has always urged its members to be active in politics. We've always said the bread box and the ballot box are linked." Bieber said the UAW was the first trade union in the United States to support the civil rights movement "We recognized we wouldn't be a strong leader in the work place if we were allowed to divide ranks because of racial hatred," he said. The union was a major sponsor 20 years ago of the first "Earth Day," an early envi­ ronmental awareness event. "A good job at good pay is not much good if conditions in the outside community and quality of life is crummy," Bieber said. The UAW today supports greater reinvest­ ment in American industry to become more competitive with foreign factories, Bieber United Aulo Workers President Owen Bieber (right) visted Hastings Monday to talk with Hastings High School students about the Importance of unions in American society. During his visl, Bieber talced with Pat Loftis (left), president of UAW Local No. 138 in Hastings. said. "In the United States, we still have short­ term investment in industry. A CEO (chief executive officer) has to produce every 90 days," Bieber said. "Our competitors look at Sm BIEBER, Page 3 Blaze guts landmark farmhouse Post office service cut Saturday counter service will no longer be available at the Woodtend Post Office effective March 10, according to Postmaster Isla DeVries. To compensate for the cutback, the box section will remain open for citizens to get their mail from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. No changes are planned for postal weekday hours. Additional New, Bttfa Appear or Pape 12 a in The interior of a Hickory Road farmhouse was gutted by fire early Wednesday. A woodstove is thought to be the cause. (Banner photo) by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HICKORY CORNERS - Two people were seriously injured in a Wednesday morn­ ing fire that destroyed a landmark farmhouse east of town. Residents Michael and Sue Hall, who are brother and sister, escaped the blaze that swept the home at 2751 E. Hickory Road, but both suffered third-degree bums in the fire that broke out about 3:30 a.m. The Halls were airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Michael Hall was listed in fair condition in the Bron­ son bum center. His sister was in serious condition in the burn center, according to a hospital spokeswoman. A third member of the household was away for the night, said Hickory Corners Fire Chief Harry Snyder. "(Sue Hall) had a young daughter, but we found out she wasn't there," he said. "That was a relief because I don’t think she would have gotten out alive." Snyder declared the two-story, four bed­ room home to be i tout loss. "It was one of the old landmarks around here," he said. "It was one of hose big old farmhouses." Unknown to fire fighters, the Halls, who were renting the home, escaped the blaze and made their way to a neighbor’s home. "It was fully involved by the time we got there," he said. "We thought there were two people inside when we got there," Snyder said. "They were inside, upstairs asleep," he said. "They were very lucky to get out They were very lucky." Arriving Hickory Comer fire fighters im­ mediately called for tanker and manpower as­ sistance from Delton and Johnstown fire de­ partments. Freezing temperatures and icy weather hampered the 22 men who fought the blaze for about seven hours. "Everything just froze solid. We couldn't even load the ladders back up on the truck. We are thawing out everything now," Snyder said. "The cold, zero (degree) temperatures - all there was, was solid ice. We were fighting the elements." The main blaze was quickly brought under control, but fire fighters spent several hours putting out "hot spots" that flared up in the roof and walls. Ambulance crew from Interlakes and Gull Lake were present at the scene near Trick Road. The Halls were transported by ambulance to Gull Lake School, where the helicopter from Bronson was able to land. The fire investigation continued Wednesday and the amount of the damages was unavail­ able. But Snyder said the wood stove in the living room is the likely cause of the blaze. "I'm leaning to the wood stove," he said. "The way it appears, I’m almost certain that is the way we will write it up." The building is owned by Matthew Peelen, a retired Kalamazoo physician who now re­ sides in Georgia. Recently the farmhouse was the site of the James Animal Clinic. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 8. 1990 ‘Brown Bag’ speaker critical of auto insurance rates, profits by David T. Young Editor The auto insurance industry came under fire Friday at the latest program in the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series in Hastings. Brian Johnson, economic policy director of the Michigan Citizens Lobby, made a number of critical contentions before a crowd of more than 50 people, including many local auto insurance agents. “What has happened,** Johnson said, "is that auto insurance is becoming unaffordable and unattainable. And what we have in Michigan is a lot of unhappy people.** Johnson said auto insurance premiums in the five years from 1984 to 1989 have just about doubled. Further, he said, in many cases, premiums have gone up more for drivers without accidents or tickets than for those in the higher risk category. The Citizens Lobby official said he doesn't buy the industry's explanations for the increases. Insurance officials have contended that the biggest reasons have been the skyrocketing costs of medical care and huge court awards granted in liability cases. However, Johnson maintains there are other problems. One, he said, is that "The insurance industry is a very privileged one, it is exempt from unitrust laws. Johnson said in Michigan five companies account for two-thirds of the auto insurance business. The five include State Fann, Auto Owners, Allstate, the Automobile Club of Michigan (AAA) and Citizens. "Nearly everyone recognizes (hat natural monopolies need to be regulated," he said. "However, auto insurers have escaped effective rate regulation due ia part to the illusion of competition. In reality, their exemption from slate antitrust laws allows them to price as if they have formed a cartel." In a statement he prepared for the Michigan Citizens Lobby, Johnson held that because just about everyone needs auto insurance, government regulation is needed. "We have learned that without consumer watchdogs, unities would charge excessive rates," he wrote. "Though auto insurance is not a utility, we cannot escape paying for it unless we choose to be pedestrians dependent on public transportation. Because the state has created a captive market for auto insurance companies, we believe it has an obligation to ensure that premiums are affordable and profits reasonable." Johnson also told the audience he doesn't buy industry contentions involving losses and expenses. "They need to be more efficient with their operating expenses, and they overestimate losses," he said. One example he gave was that advertising expenses for AAA went up 155 percent between 1986 and 1988. On losses, he said, "The dollar figures they put down as losses five to six years later show up as profits. These are dollars that fall off the liability ladder." The Citizens Lobby now is supporting two bills in the State Legislature that deal with the problem. One, sponsored by Rep. John Maynard (D-St. Clair Shores), calls for a 30 percent rollback in insurance rates, subject to change by the State Insurance Commissioner. The other, sponsored by Rep. Pat Gagliardi (D-Drummond Island) would repeal the auto insurance industry’s anti-trust exemption. The bill calling for the rate rollbacks passed the State House 105-0, but it has since been sitting in a Senate committee. There are two other bills in the State Legislature, both backed by the auto insurance industry. One, sponsored by Sen. Dick Posthumus (R-Lowell) and Rep. Paul Wanner (RRutage) calls for a rollback of 25 percent in mandatory insurance coverage only and another would decrease benefits to policy holders. Johnson likened the second of the bills to getting a $10 lunch for $7.50, "but they're only going to serve you half portions." One provision he singled out for criticism proposes that those who haven't worked during the last year not receive any benefits associated with toss of employment. Under that plan, he said, "If you haven't worked, you get nothing. If you were getting minimum wage, that’s what you get You have to have a track record in working to get what you normally would have (without aroorelatod injuries)." He said the proposal discriminates against homemakers, college students and those who may have taken a year off work to pursue something rite During a question-and-answer period, MMib ScMPTOtomtt The Hastings Middle School PTO will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 8, al 7 p.m. in Room 182. Spring tour guides are need­ led at Michigan State Univer­ sity’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on a part-time, on-call basis. ‘ People interested in We have a simple way to reduce the interest on your mortgage. leaching young people in an outdoor setting who have free houn during the week should write to: Robert Mainooe, c/o Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusto. MI 49012. There interested should include their numbers so they can be contacted for the training sessions, which begin in mid-March. Johnson was asked what consumers can do about the cost increases. "I recommend doing as much shopping around as you can," he said. He also was asked about the insurance commissioner's criticism of the Citizens Lobby's study, "Insurance Rates in Michigan. "It was found that the study was conceptually sound, but conclusions were invalid," Johnson replied. "But the deputy insurance commissioner's view was subjective." When asked if Michigan's "no-fault" insurance system, instituted in 1972, has increased the companies' profits, he said he didn't have profit figures for companies in 1972, so he did not know. No-fault was supposed to give insurers and policy holders a more predictable system to work with, he said. It was designed to take certain benefits and get them to the consumer more quickly without a lot of hassles and litigation. "The idea (of no-fault) was to expedite die transaction process. The intent wasn't to take away benefits." He also was asked about how Michigan compares with other states in the auto insurance rate problem. He noted that it is a problem nationwide, and that in California and New Jersey it has reached the crisis stage. In California, voters passed Proposition 103, which would roll back rates by 20 percent, but lawmakers haven't been sure since then about how to implement the program. "It's true, to date, the people haven't really seen the rates go down, but they have seen a freeze on rates," Johnson said. One of the reasons for the stalemate, according to a consumer group associated with Ralph Nader, is that the California State Insurance Commissioner is not sympathetic to the rollback, Johnson said. He said Michigan is slightly below the national average in auto insurance rates, "but those statistics don't take into account the uninsured motorist Some states don't require auto insurance." He added that California's rates are higher, but so are costs for just about everything else. But he said he agrees that Michigan's system is one of the best in the country. Johnson also was asked how the compounded rate of infiation since 1984 compares with the auto insurance rate increases. He said he was sure that the compounded rate of inflation hasn't increased 100 percent, as auto insurance premiums have. Johnson also was asked to comment on the National Association of Insurance Commisioners* report that companies overall have been showing losses. He said those figures don’t correspond with the General Accounting Office's report that shows them having a 10 to 11 percent average profit. When further asked about skyrocketing medical and liability costs as factors in auto insurance premium increases, Johnson said, "You won't get any argument from me about medical costs, but we do need io reform the (auto insurance) system. Nothing has gone up faster (than medical costs). The lobby believes this is not the sole reason, however, for the increase in (auto insurance) rates." He added it is not the intention of the lobby to make it tough for auto insurance companies to do business. "We're not trying to deny the companies making reasonable profits," he said. Johnson said prevention is the best way for reducing the number of claims, rather than reducing payments for claims actually made. He also was asked about an incident in which the Michigan Citizens Lobby was forced to issue a retraction about what it said about the Citizens Insurance Co. He said the retraction was made, but the statement involved actually was about Citizens* parent company, Hanover Insurance. The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Jefferson and Green streets, in Hastings. The next program, April 6, will feature State Rep. David Hollister (D-Lansing), who will talk about patient rights and the expression of wishes of a person while he or she is healthy. The next session also will mark the first anniversary of the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series. Gubernatorial candidate to speak at GOP dinner Senate Majority Leader John Engler. Rcpubticaa candidate for Governor, will be the featured guert and keynote speaker al the annual Barry County Lincoln Dinner Friday, March 30, in Middleville. Senator Engler has represented the 35th Senate District for 12 years, and has served as Republican leader in the Senate since 1982. Engler has been an outspoken critic of the Blanchard Administration since the ad­ ministration's 38 percent increase in the state income tax. He led the successful ef­ fort to repeal the tax increase in 1984. Engler bases his campaign on his call for improved education quality and school finance reform, his opposition to tax in­ creases that would harm Michigan's job climate, and his leadership in the fight to be establish new state spending priorities. During Iris 18 years in public service, he has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including Legislator of the Year, Guardian of Free Enterprise Award by the National Federation of Independent Burtneaaes, and the Award for Distinguish­ ed Service by the Association of Indepen­ dent Colleges and Universities of Michigan. A member of the Farm Bureau of Michigan and a strong supporter of Michigan farmers, Engler has roots in the Michigan soil, being raised on a family cat­ tle form in Beal City Eaglet's keynote address to the Barry County GOP will center on his mission to be elected Governor of Michigan. Wolpe to speak at Dems’ dinner Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe will be the featured speaker at the 21st annual Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday, March 17, at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The event, which will start with a social hour at 6:30 p.m., will feature the strolling violin of Delton's Michael Corman, known for his participation in the Grand Rapids Symphony. Wolpe. a Democrat who represents the southern half of Barry County in Washington D.C., is serving his sixth term in the House and is regarded as one of the top Congres­ sional experts on African affairs. This year marks the third time the annual dinner, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has been held at the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall, located al the comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Ticket reservations may be made by calling Audrey Thomas at 945-3791. Brian Johnson shows some charts that suggest excessive profits of cer­ tain large auto insurance companies in Michigan. He states that "I’m running for governor because 1 want to make the changes that will make Michigan a better, cleaner, safer placetolive.” This wiB be the candidate’s third visit to Barry County in the past six months. He will be joined by a variety of “Republican John Engler Stars” at the Lincoln Dinner, including State Representative Bob Bender. State Senator Jack Welborn, and Congressman Paul Henry, who will be hosting a reception prior to the Lincoln Dinner. The Lincoln Dinner will be held at the MidViila Restaurant. The reception for Congressman Paul Henry will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The dinner banquet will get under way al 7:30. Tickets are $5 per per­ son for the reception, and $20 per person for dinner. Reservations should be made in advance. Reservations may be called in to the ticket committee of Vicki Jerkatis, 616-795-7389; Jan Geiger, 616-367-4459; Jim Rice, 517-852-9884; or Jim Fisher. 616-945-4344. Howard Wolpe SpriagMnawHt kitalM0U«jS The fifth annual Spring Art Show, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May And simple it is. Instead of making one large payment each month, simply make a half payment every two weeks. This way, the interest compounds for only two weeks at a time, so you end up The show will be held at a new localion, Hastings Mid­ dle School, in the west gym. The school is located on S. Broadway. The larger space will hold 84 crafters with 10-foot booths of handn>ade arts and crafts. The show will continue to be a juried show of crafters and merchandise. The chamber is still taking applications for booth spaces and interested persons may contact the office at 945-2454. Many booths are already fill­ ed, but applications are still being taken for the remaining openings. paying off the interest and your KCC cometor to visit lastk*s sckoob entire loan much faster...and you can end up saving thousands of dollars and cutting years off your mortgage. Whether you're financing or refinancing, simply call us for more details. K9ational tai S Wrier Contenatm Kstrict to Meet Marek 8 "3fg|ANKof Gun Lake Office (Hastings Member FDiC Kellogg Community Col­ lege counselor Leona Col­ eman will be available to counsel students at Hastings High School Tuesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. AD DeposMi Insured Up to S 100.000.00 The monthly meeting of the Barry Soil and Water Conser­ vation District will be Thurs­ day. March 8. at 1 p.m. at the U.S.D.A. Service Center. All visitors are welcome. Rotary serves more than 300 Mora than 300 people attended last Friday's Hastings Rotary Spaghetti Supper at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Patrons were served spaghetti, bread and salad, and they had the opportunity to buy dessert. Proceeds go to Rotary projects. Pictured here are John Ketchum and Johnston as they serve a dish of spaghetti. The Duane Bowerman home on N Middlevillo Road was "almost a total loss” after a fire last Thursday. Middleville home ‘almost a total loss’ J-Ad Graphios News Service The Duane Bowerman residence at 2371 N, Middleville Road was declared "almost a total loss'* after an evening fire Thursday, said Robert Kenyon, chief of the Middleville/Thornapple Fire Department. The 7:58 p.m. fire, which was confined to the kitchen and back room area of the residence about a mile outside the village, appeared to have started from a wood stove chimney, Kenyon said. "It’s almost a total loss," he said. "There was extensive heat and smoke damage to the whole house." The Middleville department and a tanker from the Hastings Fire Department were called to fight the fire. Middle School bands perform In districts The Hastings Middle School seventh and eighth grade bands traveled to Saranac last Saturday to participate in Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District Ten Band Festival. The seventh grade band performed "Medal of Honor’’ by John Edmondson, "Creole Suite” by John Kenyon and “Jefferson Coun­ ty" by O’Reilly. It received straight second division ratings by the performance adjudicators. One adjudicator commented. "This is a very nice band with lots of good players. You have a chance to develop into a really fine band. Keep listening to your director and working on your own.” The band received a first division in sightreading. Its overall rating was a second division, representing a good performance with minor flaws. The eighth grade band performed “Li’l Gabriel” by Art Dedrick, “Fantasy on an Irish Hymn Tune" by Larry Norred and “Three Kentucky Sketches" by O’Reilly. The band received straight I’s in perfor­ mance and a II in .sightreading. Its overall rating was a first division. One adjudicator commented, "It was a pleasure to hear you and your fine director's performance today. Keep making music ex­ citing and expressive.” Both bands are directed by Joan L. BosscrdSchroeder. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 8. 1990 — Page 3 Club hosts for 44th time: Be the best you can be, speaker tells girls at annual tea Volunteering is a good way for people to give back some of the good things they have, speaker Darlene Berent told a crowd of Hastings High School senior girls and their mothers and guests last week. The occasion was the 44th annual Senior Girls Tea, sponsored by the Hastings Women's Club and held Friday at the First United Methodist Church. Berent, executive director of the Oakland County Democratic Party, volunteers a lot of her lime to the Girlstown Foundation, an agency in Belleville that provides full residen­ tial treatment for 12 to 18-year-old girls who have experienced physical, sexual and mental abuse. “it’s really important that you give back some of the good things that you have, that we all have,” she said of volunteering. "This country couldn't survive without volunteers." She said her main mission during her talk was to tell about Girlstown, where she has served as board chairwoman for seven of her 18 years on the board. “Before Girlstown, there was no agency in the slate that dealt with young girls," she said of the agency that was founded in 1958. “it houses 12 girts (in the big house) and an apartment that houses four...They are not delinquents but they could become delin­ quents. They arc not retarded. They are not pregnant. They’re not on heavy, heavy drugs. They are kids who have been physically, sex­ ually or mentally abused. "For their entire lives they have been told ’You’re garbage. You’re not worth anything. I don’t love you. You can't ever make it. You’re a failure.'" said Bcrcnt. "Nobody ever hugged them." Girlstown's goal is to have a home-like at­ mosphere where these girls can feel loved and gain self-esteem. Eighty percent of the girts have been sex­ ually abused in their own family structure. Girlstown tries to break the cycle ot abuse, she said. Some of them have never been sent to school or are far behind in school, she said. Giris are sent to public schools during their tenure al Girlstown. However, an accredited teacher is hired by the agency which now has a classroom in the Girlstown house to help them catch-up and to help community people who are behind. "Our goal is to put them back in the flow of the community," said Berent who resides in Madison Heights. "To make them part of the community." Giris are “at the very bottom when they come to us.” she said. One girl, during her infancy, was traded to a neighbor in exchange for a dog. Her new ’parents' kept her locked in a room. However, Berent said Girlstown was able to lave a beneficial affect on the girl who even­ tually went on to college and is a teacher in Ypsilanti. Giris are referred to Girlstown from all over the state through the court system, men­ tal health and social services. Eighty percent of all the Girlstown residents are successfully helped by the agency, which has played a role in the lives of about 1,000 girls since its establishment. The average stay for a girl is one year. Girlstown staff “try to gel them ready in stages to become part of the adult world. ’’We're the most successful agency in the Mate,” she said of Girlstown. “The stale says you are successful if your children do not show up in the system (in jail, in a mental in­ stitution. on welfare, etc.) within the next two years.” Funding for Girlstown. whicn has a budget of about $600,000 per year) comes from the sale of its services to the state, 15 percent from women’s organizations (including the Hastings Women’s Club) and a small portion from corporalions. Some, women have left money in their wills for Girlstown. It costs less to help a girl al Girlstown than it does to house a prisoner. Berent pointed out. Girlstown pays for all the girls' expenses, including clothing and medical costs. The agency isn’t allowed to ask parents for money. The agency has to turn down a lot of girls because it doesn't have sufficient space to handle all the needs, she said. “They could probably use an agency like this in every county. “I just want to close by saying to you seniors here today — a lot of you have it made,” Berent said. “You’ve had a good up­ bringing; you’ve got a stable community; You've got Moms and Dads and family who —* ahnut von: a lot of you are probably go- Carolyn and Lori Hubbell were among the many mothers and daughters who attended the 44th annual Senior Girls Tea, sponsored by the Hastings Women's Club. ing to go to college. You’ve got a lot ot ad vantages. Make (he most of if “Make your life whatever ii is that you want it to be. Don’t let it pass you by. Don’t think about ail those what if< .-.omeuhere down the road. Do it now and do it right. Berent said. "You need to motivate yourself Nobody can do it for you. Motivate yourself to he the best you can be...Enjoy life." she said Musical entertainment at the tea was pro­ vided by the Hastings High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe LaJoyc Agnes Smith. Hastings Women’s Club vice president, was chairman of the program. The tea committee was co-chaired by Linda Lin colnhol and Barbara Songer BIEBER, continued long-term investment, five, 10. 15 years down the road." Industry will remain a major element in lhe economy if the United States is to remain financially strong, Bieber said. "No nation in history has ever increased its standard of living without producing something." he said. The union also is working for national health insurance for U.S. citizens. "The (present) system forces 37 million Americans to go without health care at all." he said. "Only a national system with one source will give us a system with high qual­ ity at a low price." The UAW grew out of harsh labor condi­ tions in the Detroit auto* factories in the 19201 and 1930s, Bieber said. In the early days of industry, supervisors totally controlled production, and workers were treated like “interchangeable cogs," Bieber said. "They were formed out of millions of la­ borers who toiled under poor conditions," he said. "Il finally happened because the people were so beaten down, they fe’.t they had noth­ TMaudtonce •njoy musical •nlartainmsn! by the Hastings High School Jazz Band, under the direction ot JoeLaJoye. ing to lose." The "fight for human dignity" ended when workers al General Motor's in Flint occupied the plants and refused to leave until their de­ Agnes Smith (left), vice president of the Hastings Women's Club, chats with keynote speaker Darlene Berent. Joyce Guenther returns as a Hastings principal Out of retirement and into the old school groove by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer A stuffed Paddington Bear, about half the size of an average kindergartener, sits in his own rocking chair in the principal's office at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. The huggable story-book character serves as a buffer between the school's new chief, Joyce Guenther, and her new charges who wander in or are sent to her office. “He's here to make friends with the chil­ dren and to help me get to know them bet­ ter,” explained Guenther, amid the faint clas­ sical music and inspirational posters in her office. "I think when you start at a new school, you have to give the children a pic* rare of what you’re like so they can get to know you. Paddington gives warmth." Guenther, former principal at Pleasantview Elementary, came out of a retirement to re­ place Northeastern's Dave Styf, who took a principalship in a Grand Rapids area school district Two weeks ago, Guenther started a fourmonth stint that will keep her busy with school work until at least June 14. Guenther was getting her hair permed at a Florida salon when "the call" came from Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Schoessel explained the need for a new prin­ cipal to Guenther’s husband, Richard, who was Scheessel's predecessor. Mr. Guenther called his wife, relayed the information and said, "I told him you would call before noon." Sitting under the hair dryer, Mrs. Guenther made her decision. She dialed up Hastings when she got home at 11:50 a.m. Northeast­ ern had a new principal. Several factors guided Guenther in her deci­ sion. She knew the staff, had worked in the building, was familiar with many of lhe pro­ grams, knew that stepping into a new posi­ tion halfway through the school year would be hard for a new employee, and she was "My husband and I have given a lot oftime and commitment to the school district. Wefeel we have an investment." -joywOnwnMr ing this out of friendship." The shoes left behind by her friend and former fellow principal are big shoes to fill, she said. "I've always admired Dave Styf as a col­ league," related Guenther. "I realize bow im­ portant he's been to Northeastern School. I don't intend to take his place, but instead to continue where he left off." Now settled into her temporary surround­ ings, Guenther is still sometimes surprised at her situation. "This is the last place 1 thought I'd be in the spring of 1990," she said. "I think things are meant to happen the way they do. We never know why we're put in a certain situa­ tion. I think we're given opportunities to see if well accept them. Sometimes those oppor­ tunities are turning points in life." available. Filling a vacancy a mid-year vacancy is not new to her. When she became principal at Pleasantview, Guenther replaced Art McKelvey in January of 1984. She retired in June of 1988. Investment played a part in her 1990 re­ said. This is something I must do.' There was no doubt in my mind." Just as going into retirement caused some­ what of a psychological change, coming out of that world likewise has its emotional, J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A Nashville man trying to help a friend with car trouble was seriously injured Saturday when he was Strack by a passing motorist on Clark Road. Martin Friddle, 33. of RR No. 3, Nashville, was taken to Pennock Hospital after lhe 7:30 p.m. accident. The accident happened after Richard W. Dean was driving north on Clark Road nonh of Maple Grove Road. When Dean's 1967 Jeep broke down, he called Friddle and asked for help. Friddle arrived with a 1982 Chevy pickup track and parked behind Dean's Jeep, which was still on die northbound lane. “They were attempting to pull lhe Jeep physical and mental challenges, she said. The alarm clock, for one, has been brought out of the closet, dusted and wound to ring. "Intellectually, as far as the job dimensions are concerned, it's very easy to come back and continue where you left off. Physically, it's another story," she said, adding that afternoon dips in the pool are on hold for a spell. But rewards of the job quickly bring her focus back to Michigan. "I'm enjoying it. I really love it," said Guenther. "There are some nights when I go home and say, 'This is beautiful. This is what it's all about’ You talk to the teachers and share in their dreams of what they'd like to see at this school or in their classrooms. "It feels good to come back in and be a part of what you've been in all your life. When you're gone, it's the people that you miss, so it’s nice to come back." Guenther has been busy meeting with teachers and observing classes, planning for next year's budget, class assignments, staff and supplies, supervising the lunchroom, working with individual students, familiariz­ ing herself with new programs and curricu­ lum changes, lining up substitute teachers, taking an inventory of lhe building's refer­ ence materials, reading professional literature, learning about new education finance propos­ als, holding conferences with parents, meet­ ing with other administrators, and last week, backwards," DeMott said. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott said Friddle parked, with his bright lights on. facing south in the northbound lane. Just before 7:30 p.m., Timothy J. Edinger, of Rt. No 3, Cloverdale Road, Nashville, was driving north on Clark Road. He crested a hill and saw Friddle's car ahead. Edinger turned to his right and drove onto the shoul­ der but was unable to stop. Edinger's car struck Friddle s truck uhile Friddle was standing next to it. Friddle was struck by Edinger's car, thrown 11 feet into lhe air, landing in the roadway Edinger's car went on to hit the Jeep, push­ ing that car off the road. Friddle was taken by Penn.x k Hospital by Nashville Ambulance, where lie was admitted she went to camp with the fifth graders. And she's been learning a lot of new look familiar to students, Paddington Bear probably will. Rapids. In 1980 he was elected national UAW vice president and was elected president three years later. Although Bieber now lives and works in Detroit, lhe native of North Dorr in Allegan County, southwest of Grand Rapids, said he was born and raised with small-town values. "(North Dorr) used to have a grocery store and a church on its comers," he said. "Now the church is gone, and there are a few more Pedestrian Injured in road accident turn. "My husband and I have given a lot of time and commitment to the school district. We feel we have an investment," she said. ”1 names. "I think it’s important that they look at me as a friend - not just the children, but the staff, as well. I guess you might say I'm do- job." Bieber began his career as a set-up press­ man working at McInerney Spring and Wire in Grand Rapids. He soon became involved in local union work, and eventually was elected president of UAW Local 687 in Grand houses there." 2657014502 H J*«yce Guenther, the new principal at Northeastern Elementary School doesn’t mands were met Since the UAW was formed, its workers were among the first to recc.vc cost of living increases, wage hikes based on increased pro­ duction, comprehensive medical benefits and income security for laid-off workers. Bieber said in his early days as a worker, employees were penalized for improved pro­ ductivity. And employees who suggested methods of improving production were ig­ nored. "They were a threat to i.the supervisors’) authority," Bieber said. "You rcaliy had to watch it. You got penalized for doing a better with serious injuries. DeMott said. Northeastern Principal Joyce Guenther is meeting many new students like fourth grader Tom Goggins. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 8, 1990 Viewpoint Alternative solutions needed for sewer To the Editor— Commentaries from our editorial staff- Villagehoodfor Gun Lake deserves serious thought A small group of residents in the Gun Lake area is trying to determine whether the future is now. A Village Feasibility Committee is studying the possibility of making the sprawling area into an incorporated village, a move that probably will be a necessity sometime in the future. Gun Lake is one of the fastest-growing areas, in terms of population, in southwest Michigan. Its year-round recreational opportunities have proven to make it attractive to more than just summertime cottage residents. Businesses are continuing to sprout up along the lakeside and horres continue to be built. With this growth has come a great deal of confusion. As one travels around the lake, it is easy to become puzzled as to whether one is in 1 would like the opportunity to express my viewpoint on the article that appeared in the P"T.ijer regarding the Wall Lake Svwcr System. I have lived on the Cedar Creek Mill Pond for 28 years, and I am indeed very concerned with lhe environment of Cedar Creek. When the Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens heard the word that a lagoon was going to be in their area and be dispersed into Cedar Creek, word spread rapidly. An association was formed and numerous phone calls were made to see just where we stood on this en­ vironmental issue. We talked to biologists, environmentalists, the Michigan State Biological Station at Gull Lake, the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, and we received copies of laws and ordinances that would pro­ tect any pollution of Cedar Creek. It seems to us that the township knows little about this project and has indeed turned the project over to Williams A Works, which does not, as of this date, have a permit to discharge waste into Cedar Creek. The pro­ perty that was for sale by lhe Cedar Creek Church has been purchased by four concerned citizens of which three own the adjacent land. We, the Cedar Creek Association members, are not against Wall Lake’s sewer project, but are against the fact that they want etters to pollute Cedar Creek. Yes. it has been designated a cold water trout stream and a Natural River tributary covered by Zoning Ordinance Act 21, which states that any use of Cedar Creek must maintain or improve the water quality and environment. There are other alternatives to look at: Land application or ground discharge; sprinkler system flood irrigation; step system; ridge and furrow irrigation-subsurface application (tile field); wastewater treatment facility with Delton, Crooked Lake, Pine Lake and the rehab facility; Gun Lake Wastewater Treat­ ment Facility; or running discharge of the lagoon into a swamp such as Houghton Lake does. There is a huge swamp just south of Wall Lake. Cedar Creek runs only one mile in Hope Township and then enters Baltimore and Hastings townships. Il seems very strange that Orangeville, Yankee Springs, Martin or Wayland townships, or even Vote*yes* and then write a letter whether one is in Barry County or Allegan County. To the Editor— The lake is included in all four townships and the two counties, which can present a serious problem when emergency services are needed. Uniting all of these areas into one municipality could be a big step in clearing up that confusion. Public services such as roads also need a more unified approach, and they could benefit from incorporation as a village as well. Already established is a Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority, which proves that some coming together for a common purpose can be worked out. There certainly are some negatives with such a move. One would be the potential increase in taxes. Another could be reluctance on the part of the townships in giving up tax revenue while yielding property to a new In a couple of weeks, we will have two school millage requests to vote on, a renewal and an increase. A “no" vote on the renewal will literally dose our school doors. A “no” vote on the increased millage will again shorten the school days, eliminate sports and this is only two of the many things that will affect our kids. A “no” vote on either of these proposals will allow our kids more time on the streets to receive a different kind of education. An education of crime and drugs. Please don't throw your hands up in disgust. There is something we can do. our Township Board did not notify either township of this proposed project. We feel strongly about this project and urge the Wall Lake residents to find out for their own information just exactly the costs they will be paying for this project. To many of us, it looks like it will be over $10,000, with only the $7,690 being paid over the next 20 years. Those hidden costs, hookup, plastic liner that Williams A Works has indicated will be 5 acres, might have to be paid up from. By dumping 70.000 gallons a day away from Wall Lake, we have asked what effect will this have on die surface water level of your lake. The estimated 25 million gallons a year will lower the 519-acre lake by two in­ ches. b this a concern to you? Why wasn't the whole lake included on this assessment? What if the sewer system does not correct the pro­ blems of Wall Lake? What then? lottery money started coming in for the schools, our “friends” in Loosing decided that “X-money" could be used someplace else. We must demand that the school systems be given both the lottery money and the “Xmoney" that was previously given to the schools. So, don't sit there and complain about the millages, vote “yes," but aho write a letter. If you need the addresses of any other con­ gressmen or senators, please give me a call at 948-2645 alter 5 p.m. and 1’11 be happy io get it for you. A concerned parent, Diane Haines Hastings First, we still must vote “yes" on both millages. Also, second, we need to write to our lawmakers such as: Senator Jack Welborn, P. Capitol Building, Lansing, 48913; Rep. Robert Bender, 220 Capitol Building, Lansing. 48913; Paul Henry, Congressman. 2913 Breton Road, S.E.. Grand Rapids. 49506. Let’s demand they return the money they look from our school systems. Let me tty to explain that last statement. Before the lottery was formed, there was a certain amount of money set aside for our school systems. We’ll call it “X-money.” Then the great idea of the lottery was born, which really was a good idea, except when village. To be sure, the planning for proposing a Village of Gun Lake is in its infant stages, but the prospects are intriguing and well worth the effort. Because of the continuing boom at this area's largest lake, which includes the Yankee Springs State Park and Gun Lake Park for Allegan County, it seems inevitable that sooner or later some kind of unifying force would be not only desirable, but also necessary. Gun Lake does not seem to be just a recreational playground any more. It appears to be blossoming into a vibrant community of people who deserve to have more say in the wider governmental affairs of this region. This special committee deserves encouragement and plenty of help from the people who would be affected if a proposal for a village is made. Something Is wrong Inside prison walls To the Editor— The terrorist training camps are in your back yards — prisons. Society has fallen into a bunch of yes men, “people who agree with the first cheered statement. “ I can only guess this is a way to feel as liiough you fit in. 1 will be one of the first to agree that criminals should be locked up, but these breeding camps are only warehousing a pro­ blem, letting that problem fester over the yean, then kicking the stored problem out, “in your back yard." It has to open some eyes sooner or later. But will it be too late? The prison guards are overpaid and feel A lot more information is needed, but the idea appears to have they have a license to abuse prisoners with the statement, "So what if they sue me. the state pays for it." Alt correction positions could and would be filled at minimum wage with foil benefits; so why do we under pay police officers in the streets and over pay the guys who sit on there duffs and drink coffee? Don't think, so what if prisoners get abus­ ed? You can only poke any creature so much before they snap back with a forced vengeance. Remember, over 93 percent of the people incarcerated will be returned to socie­ ty. your back yard. It’s clear the system has fallen into the hands of those who can't manage it. When a car thief gets out and then kills a number of people; a shoplifter gets out and rapes a lady; neither ever having violent records, where do you think it festered and where do you think it win be released? No one can sum it all up in one or two let­ ters, but it's dear something is wrong on the inside of the prison walls. Keep being a yes person and when the ter­ rorists strike in whatever way, don’t cry. He or she is being bred to do so, by those you are paying your tax dollars to. A realist, K. K. King Dcllon Sewer issue is ‘all-win’ situation foresight If a proposal is successful, Gun Lake would no longer have a "mock" election for mayor at its annual winter festival It would instead elect a village president and other local officials in earnest And maybe that's just what Gun Lake will need in its future. Baltimore opposes sewer lagoon site To the Editor— In lhe recent controversy in relation io the proposed Wall Lake Sewer project, a resolu­ tion was passed by the Baltimore Township Board, as follows: “Resolved, that the Baltimore Townshpi Board, on behalf of concerned Baltimore Township residents, oppose the construction of a proposed waste water collection and treatment facility and/or lagoon, which would discharge into Cedar Creek, a natural river tributary, as well as a designated trout stream meandering through a significant part ot Baltimore Township; a beautiful stream we hope is maintained in a natural, unpolluted condition.*' Patty Amour and Pat Newton Baltimore Township Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS To the Editor— I was pleased to see some positive letters March 1 regarding the Feb. 22 VIEWPOINT editorial in the Banner. In particular, I liked lhe enlightened response of Steve Pappas. The sensitive environment of our southwestern Barry Count)' needs our protec­ tion. The responses on all sides are gratifying. This sewer effluent problem is not a Wall Lake/Cedar Creek problem only. It is a regional problem needing a regional solution. I applaud Wall Lake for trying to do something, anything, before federal, state or county requirements are mandated. 1 applaud the Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens (of which I am one) for screaming to all who will listen. This dumping of effluent is not acceptable The Cedar Creek fear is valid. The discharge from these lagoons is not a disease ridden goo; it is an intense concentration of fertilizer that is unnatural. Yes, these discharges are permitted (under ideal condi­ tions) only in the spring and fell during rapid runoff, but extra fertilizer goes somewhere. There are acceptable solutions. One of the choices most acceptable to me would be land application. This uses the energy available in a constructive way to grow useful crops. There are such sites now in successful opera­ tion in western Michigan. We should be working together to (1) solve the problem for our region and (2) in an ac­ Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters Io the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Yow Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 Hsings Banner ceptable manner. This is not "a no-win" situation. It is “an all-win" situation. Bill Stovall Delton Public Opinion... In a letter I received from the MUCC. they stated, “every so many years, lhe lagoon bot­ toms will have to be dredged for removal of settled solids. I will caution you because these solids can be toxic due to heavy metal and nutrient concentrations. The local government would have to find a toxic waste facility for disposal.” How much more will that cost? We do not have all the answers but are try­ ing to gather alternative solutions to a problem that seems to involve more people than just Wail Lake residents. This environmental issue has to be presented to all people concerned with their future. There is a question about what might be dumped down a sewer system just to get rid of, for example, used oil. Do you know that one quart of oil will foul the taste of 250,000 gallons of water? That one pint of used oil can create an acre-sized slick on surface waler. That oil kills organisms in fresh water that feed fish. Oil kills'aquatic life. Can you be responsible for endangering the life of anything down stream from this pro­ posed site, remembering that oil floats? What else might be dumped? Household chemicals, anything that raanot be taken to a dump to get rid of? You as an editor do have a choice in this matter, as well as every one of your subscribers. The choice is yours. Pat Wai thorn Delton Wall Lake people oppose sower, too To the Editor— In response to die letter by Kenneth and Maty K. Pease of Delton, about the Wall Lake sewer At the Hope Township meeting Feb. 12, it wasMted, “That this project is wanted by the Wai Lake citizens ” Whoever said that has no knowledge as to how signatures were obtained for die sewer passage I'm sure most of you Cedar Creek people do not know the facts about the sewer and you will never know unless I, or someone from the other side of die fence, speaks out. I live on Wan Lake and believe I'm a citizen. Most of us who live on die lake would like a sewer, but not at the outrageous price of $7,000 pins — then another $2,000 ptas for hookup, bringing total price to near $10,000 per houKboid. Hie majority of Wall Lake citizens voted it down the first time. They came around again and by leaving out a large portion of lake where the citizens voted no the first time, they were able to get enough so-called votes to pass — or ao they say. I can't see spending $10,000 for a partial cleanup not knowing if and where the pollu­ tion may be. 1 have not signed any petition for sewer, and there are some who did sign and now would like to have their names removed. Now it seems die Hope Township Board has bitten off move than it can chew by simply trying to carry out the wishes of the Wall Lake Association. lhe “Watergate," excuse me please, 1 should uy “Wall Lake Association,” does not, I repeat, does not represent or speak for the majority of Wall Lake citizens. This makes me dunk of South Africa, where the majority is rated by the minority. That’s because the majority is unorganized, uneducated, poor and hasn't die will to fight back for what’s right. I’m poor, and my fighting days are over. However, I'm educated enough to know this sewer project was mishandled from the beginning. It reminds me of (he three little boys who received their first little red wagon for Christmas. They didn't know what to do with it. One said, “You are supposed to push it.” Another said, "No, you put your knee inside and paddle it." The other said, “Noway, you are supposed to pull it." So typical of the Wall Lake Association. I'm asking you Cedar Creek people and others involved not to dunk batfly of us Wall Lake citizens as a whole. Like any ct aimuni­ ty, I'm sure we hove our share of the bad and the ugly. 1 believe most of us are kind and lov­ ing. We love you as our neighbor to the east, and we moat certainly don’t want to hand you any crap. Lawton Home Wall Lake Delton Do you support sobriety check linos? Oft dm on dnmkcn driving. or an » vioMcn of your ri^ar? Iterated Io the Interests ot Bury Coutti, tince 1959 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49053-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Stephen Jacoba Frederic Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young <tanar> Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert lAttnttnt Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tsporu Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Suiser Hebert M »«-■-*----- CU-e- ■W.hl-.- wuEsugnii state mace Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour 'Seiex Managed Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rales: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “1 think they are a good idea.” "1 think they are a violation of my rights, "Definitely, it’s a good idea. Anything we can do should do it. Where does I've got nothing good to to take drunken drivers off it end?” say about drunken drivers, the road is an asset. but I don’t want them." You’ve got to take the good with the bad." “I think they are a good idea, but I don't think we “Personally, I’m oppos­ ed to the idea altogether. 1 don’t think it is right. But I think they would be ef­ fective in certain areas — expressways, for example.'’ "No, they abould he aide to do the job without checklanea. They have everything they need." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 8, 1990 — Page 5 Write-in campaign being staged in Monday’s Nashville election by Mark LaRose Sluff Writer NASHVILLE — Despite losing the Feb. 19 primary by 23 votes to President Pro-Tern Ray Hinckley. Republican challenger and first-time candidate Hank Felder will wage a write-in campaign tn the March 12 general election for the village presidency. Felder is a longtime resident of the village where he lives with his wife, Kathy, and their son. Paul. He is employed by General T:re and Plastics in Ionia. He is the chairman, organizer and promoter of Nashville’s Muzzleloadcrs' Rendezvous and Shoot, which has become a popular at­ traction. He also encouraged and supported bringing the Harvest Festival out of mothballs. The two events were held simultaneously in September, and despite cold weather, they were judged a success. ’Since the primary . I’ve talked to quite a few people who didn’t vote because they didn't know when the primary was being held.” Felder said. "And since more people vote in the general election anyway. I’ve decided to run for the village presidency on a write-in campaign." "1 only lost by 23 votes (61 to 38), so with a little campaigning and a big voter turnout, that could change.” he said. I've had stickers printed, and they’ll be available starting today (Monday) in town at Maple Valley Florist, Gifts and Antiques and at Country Video." Felder added. Felder also plans to campaign actively for the top post in the village by visiting friends and neighbors and talking to people at businesses and restaurants around town. “If I’m elected. I'd like to see some changes in the way things are handled in the village." Felder said. "I’d like to see changes that improve the town.” He said he is particularly certain that the Sidney Green “junk” case could have been handled differently. "I’d try to put the Sid Green matter to rest one way or another if I had a chance,” he said. "It’s just getting too old and too expen­ sive. and it’s become a grudge match. "Sure it’s nice to have a clean village, but at what cost?” Felder asked. "I was reading in lhe paper that we need a new well and work on the water system. Well, the money speni on lhe Green case could have paid for the well. Now we’ll have to borrow the money or raise taxes. "I’m against raising taxes, especially when there are other ways io pay for things we need.” he said. "1 think part of the problem is that the or­ dinance isn't that good and another part of the problem is that it’s being misinterpreted and misapplied. "Just because the courts have upheld it, doesn’t mean it’s a good ordinance for the people of this community.” he added. "If I were elected I'd look into amending it or changing it so that it works for the village not against it." Felder noted that a second local business. Maple Valley Concrete Products Inc., is hav­ ing problems complying with the ordinance and said it would be a shame to lose another business in town. He added that the new Variety .Store in town has gone out of business. "I’m for helping our business people, not hassling or hurting them. Maple Valley Con­ crete is out of town and their equipment is out of sight, yet 1 sec six or seven abandoned or church. The 15th annual draft horse auction was held on Friday. Feb. 23. at the Lake Odessa Livestock auction building. The VFW Post and Auxiliary served more than 200 meals to those attending the auction. On Saturday, the auction was held for the special all-breed sale, w ith bidders and sellers coming from all over Michigan and from several other states. One newspaper reported tht many buyers come from Mackinac Island, where only horse­ drawn vehicles are allowed (except for fire engines). Eight singers from the Lakewood High School vocal music department attended the District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Grand Valley State University Feb. 17 and received honors. John and Leonora Eash of Middleville have a new son. weighing six pounds ozs., bom on Feb. 9. Funeral services were held Friday. Feb. 23 tor Joyce Dell. 63. of Costa Mesa. Calif., at Wren Funeral Home at Hxstings. with burial here at Lakeside Cemetery. She was lhe daughter of Ezra and Bessie (Weaver) Dell of Lansing. She spent many years there before moving to California in 1952. The Dell family lived many years in the Woodbury area. She is survived by several cousins, including Trudy (Mrs Gene) Shade of Lake Odessa and other relatives in Hastings. The Barry County Historical Society. which did not meet Feb. 15 because of a bad storm, will garb-, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 15 Bob Mepplclink was scheduled to speak at last month’s meeting about the art of book bindery, at Tendercare (formerly Provincial Houre). Hastings. The regular meeting in March will be at the Charlton Park Museum, and the board of directors will meet at the same place at 6:30 p.m. Don Reid will present a program about “The Life and Times of Irving Charlton.' This presentation is about two hours in length. There will be an intermission, when anyone who can not stay for the entire presentation Lave. Refreshments will be served during the in­ termission. The public is welcome at all historical society meetings Because of widespread disappointment over missing the program scheduled for February. the society will also hold a second meeting this month, combined with the Barry County Gencological Society. At this meeting, the missed program by Mcpplelink about book bindery will be presented. The combined meeting of lhe two societies will be held Thursday. March 22. at 7 p.m. at lhe Hastings Library1. Refreshments will be served by the Thomapple Garden Club Includes new categories In this year's competition Hank Felder This is the time of the year gardeners are studying seed catalogs and making plans for the summer. The Thomapple Garden Club hopes that many local gardeners will consider ano make plans to enter the annual garden contest the chib sponsors. There will be eight categories in the 1990 contest. The gardens must be within a three-mile radius of Hastings. Gardeners may enter as many types of gardens as they wish — which will include the following: Vegetable garden, 20 ft. x 20 ft. Vegetable garden, over 20 ft. Patio garden. Flower garden (large). Flower garden (small). Children's garden, ages up to 12. Herb garden. Organic garden. The children’s garden is new. It is hoped by the garden club members this will help children learn more about gardening and it will be a learning experience for them. The gardens will be judged by a committee of judges and winners w.’l be announced at the SummerFcst. More information will be available at a later date. Those with questions now may call. Geneveve Hall. Horticulture Chairman, at 795-3825 or Club president Meredith Gilbert at 945-3549. Bosley Pharmacy sponsoring ‘Return the Borrowed Books’Week for Library junk cars on village streets or lots.” Felder claimed. "We need to amend the ordinance so it does what it's supposed to do.” he added. “Maple Valley Concrete is a big part of our tax base. we can’t afford to lose our businesses. "If they decide to fight tooth and nail, it’ll cost another $20,000,” he speculated. However, the council has indicated its in­ tention of trying to find a satisfactory resolu­ tion with Maple Valley Concrete's owners and has appointed a special committee to investigate. Nevertheless, he supports the basic premise of a law to keep the village clean. But Felder said he feels that the entire matter has been mismanaged, and he fears our officials will spend more money on it before the Green issue is resolved. Hinckley, who lias served on the council for 11 years, is a retired banker who has lived in Nashville or in the area for much of his life. His wife is the popular Maple Valley News columnist. Susan Hinckley. Upon learning of Felder's decision to run a write-in campaign. Hinckley saic he had ’no comment.' Three incumbent trustees, all Republicans. Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd and Larry Filter, will be running unopposed for re-election. Assessor Jud Cooley. Clerk Rose Heaton and Treasurer Lois Elliston are also running unopposed in Monday's election. Lake Odessa News: World Day of Prayer services were held at the Congregational Church Friday afternoon. Mary Herbert was in charge of the program and welcomed the guests. The Rev. Keith McIver led a part of the services and his wife. Cora, was organist. Readers were Mary Sut­ ton. Diane Tomandl, Mildred Sensiba, Doris McCaul. Jane Shoemaker. Elaine Garlock. Evelyn Pierce and Clara French. Refreshments were served from a tea table in the lounge. The annual offering goes to support projects that benefit women and children here and abroad. The 1991 service will be hosted by ladies from St. Edward’s Barry County Historical Society resets February meeting for March 15; Don Reid to talk L. Cpl. Kevin and wife Cindy Erb are now residing in Midway Park, N.C., near lhe Marine base where he is stationed. Lake Odessa Lions Club members par­ ticipated in the district bowling tournament at Spring Lake. The local club was chartered in 1935 and how has a membership of 51, which includes some new members. Aubrey Davis is a charter member. Aubrey is also a veteran of World War I. On Saturday, Feb. 24. Lakewood United Methodist Church had a "Walk Through the Bible Seminar.” which is sponsored by an *** u. organization. Despite the snowdrifts t J fierce weather, only six of Use 120 registered did not come. It was a fast-moving, learning experience, punctuated with lots of hilarity and aerobic exercise as the par­ ticipants pointed repeatedly to locations of Ur. Haran. the Sea of Galillee. the Dead Sea. three Biblical rivers and Egypt. The program brought into sharp focus for many the rela­ tionship of locations and the sequence of events of the Old Testament. By the end of the afternoon, the group could recite, with appropriate actions. 77 key words and phrases denoting all the books of the Old Testament. Registrants came from a Lowell Baptist Church; Sebewa Baptist; Kilpatrick U.B.; Zion Lutheran; Hope Church of the Brethren; United Methodists from Woodland. Sunfield, Central and Lakewood Congrega­ tional; Christian Reform: and possibly others. In Florida recently. 17 local people, all of whom had been connected with Lakewood schools, met tor a dinner. The group included the Forrest Darbys, the Bill Eckstroms. the Gerrit Klomps. Wilma Hyne*. the Les Yonkers, the Joe Leslies, the Parke Beaches, the Leroy Jacksons of Sunfield, and the Bill Cowleys. Shclisa Warner was the guest of honor at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon, with many relatives and friends attending. Among them were her aunts. Betty Torrey of Jackson and Beth Tubbs of East Lansing. Bosley Pharmacy is celebrating "Return the borrowed Books” Week. March 1-7. In keeping with that, the Hastings Public Library is celebrating "Free Fines Week" at the same time. Any overdue items returned between March 1, 11:30 a.m. and March 7. 8:30 p.m. will not be charged late fines. As an added incentive for returning any overdue library items, a S10 gift certificate to the County Seat will be awarded to the in­ dividual or immediate family who would have had the biggest overdue fine total. "This will make my job of making sure overdue items get back a lot easier.” says Assistant Librarian Darrel Hawbaker. Historical Society February refreshment committee Everyone interested in Barry County History . Gcneology or the restoration of old books is cordially invited to attend this public meeting. Caledonia author to • PUBLIC NOTICE • visit GFWC March 15 The March 15 program for the General Federation of Women's Clubs - Gun Lake Area Women's Club will be presented by Caledonia author Donna Winters. Winters’ most recent book is "Mackinac.” All of her books feature historical Michigan settings. The meeting on Wednes­ day. March 15. will start at 9:30 a.m. at Sam's Other Joint. 2412 S. Briggs Road. Gun Lake. Visitors and guests are in­ vited to attend and lunch will be available after the program. The Assyria Township Board of Review will conduct its organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Assyria Township Hall. This Meeting is to correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact.. Michigan Agriculture Commercial ................. Residential.................... Personal ........................ RATIO FACTOR .51.90% 50.00% 48.04% 50.00% .9634 1.0000 1.0406 1.0000 The Board of Review will meet the public for assess­ ment review at the Assyria Township Hall on the follow­ ing dates: Monday. Much 12 • 1 p.m. to • p.m Toeutay, Much 13 . 10 a m. to 4 p.m. The Board will address questions and concerns on these two dates. Diana L. 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"7-150 MS8P with 503A Preferred Equipment Package and Ltgtnr Rear Step Bumper less S7i0 cosh bod Freight, tai, title ond other optwis extra, for cosh bod take retail delivery trnm dealer stock br 4/2/90 See dealer for d»fa4s �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 8, 1990 Bert H. Mugridge Florence Neha Moore Naocy C, Spriggs KALAMAZOO* Florence Nelva Moore, 87 passed away Sunday, Febniary 25, 1990 at Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home, Kalamazoo following an extended illness. Mrs. Moore was bora September 18,1902 in Sunfield. She taught school for a few years after graduating from Normal Slate Teachers’ College in Ypsilanti. She was a homemaker FREEPORT - Nancy C. Spriggs, 51 of3330 Jordan Road, Freeport passed away Friday, March 2, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Spriggs was bora on April 4, 1938 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Watson and Frances (Seif) Lewis. She was raised in Grand Rapids and Howell and attended schools there. She was married to Richard G. Spriggs on February 14,1959. She was employed at Pecks Photo Lab in Grand Rapids for about seven years. She came to her present address in 1971 from Grand Rapids. She was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church and a former member of the Freeport Library Board. Mrs. Spriggs is survived by her husband, Richard; two daughters, Karolyn and Karri Spriggs at home; four brothers, Fred Lewis of Kalamazoo, William, Jack, and James Lewis, al) of Grand Rapids; one half brother, Bernard Moerdyk of Florida. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 6 at the Freeport United Methodist Church with Rev. Janet Sweet officiating. Burial was at die Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Freeport Library or Freeport Community Center. Arrangements were made b> the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ana lived all of her life in Michigan. Mrs. Moore is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John H. (Beth) Falge of Anderson, India­ na and Mrs. William (Blva) Rooster ofPortage; one brother, Kennett Dow of Mulliken; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. Moore io 1973; a daughter, Nelva Nan in 1928 and a son Carlton Boyd in 1955. Services were held at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield with the Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was at the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Joyce May Batter LANSING - km M«y Boiler. 58 of Lu, ing passed away Thursday, March 1, 1990 at Lansing General Hospital. Mra. Buller wu bon on April 28, 1931 in Like (Mean. die deugNer of lama and Edith Elmer W.GuB^enun LAKE ODESSA - Elmer W. Gunderman, 88 of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, March 4, 1990 at Battle Creek Community Hospital. He lived and farmed in Lake Odessa most of his life. Mr. Gunderman is survived by two sons, James Gunderman of Harrison and Fred Gunderman of Vermontville; two daughters, Ruth Washburn of Battle Creek and Mary Jean Brown of Grand Rapids; 24 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two brothers, Howard and Floyd Simmons, both of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily; one brother, Fred and a sister, Lorraine. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was al lhe Lakeside Cemetery. (Water,) Kent She wu a secretary aeraal yean at die England Cook Chevrolet Dealer in Lansing. Mrs. Butler is survived by one daughser, Judy Rush of Lansing; one son, Chsries Mapire of Texas; stepdanglncr, Elaine Riker, at Lansing; step son, Mike Bader, also ofLanaing, mrec granoenuoren, cigza nep granocnudm; Usee brothers, Robert Kent of Riva Junction, Gerald Kent of Charlode and Keanedi Kent of Coots Grove. She ins preceded in deash by one daughar, Debra Ann and a granddaughaer, Kasina. Funeral aervica were held Monday, March 5 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. George Spea officiating. Burial ana st the Lakeside Cemetery. ATTEND SERVICES GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery (or ail services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. CHURCH. 1302 S. Hamper, Hastings. Phone 948-2236. Leonard Davit. Pastor. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth Pastor. Phone 948-4269. Saaday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Monung Worship II a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Tune 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - BiNe Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYC (Grade K thru 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for ail services. Other active organizations: Wesleyan Men. Women s Mis and 7 p.m.; Youth Aduh Interna­ tional. Adult Fellowihip Groups. Young Missionary Workers Bnd. FIRST CHURCH UF GOO. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par­ sonage. *45-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MI5 S. JcllcfMin. Father Leon Pohl. PiMtir. Pxuor. March 11 - 8:45. Chareh School KH». Family Wonhip. (tt «n); MnWaUto 1045 a. Orem My; 6« PUSBYTUUAN CHURCH, Haotiap. MbrMfaai^ O. Kam *30 mreta ovm WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30. *5O-lOJ0 Church ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST FMter Thana* B. Wink. Vicar. 2413 McCana Rd.. Irving. Midiipa. PIknk 795-2370. Sun­ Jay Mau II a.m. HASTINGS Oran SL Moaday. Monk 12 - 7:30 13 C H U 1C • OF THE NAZAREN*^ 1716 North Broad­ way. Jantei Lcitznum Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:43 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Eveoire Service. WiBmiisy: 7 p.m. Services for Aduiu. Teens and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REX AU. PHARMACY Complata Proscription Sorvica HASTINGS SAVING! A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Loire Odaiso COLEMAN AGENCY at Ha*th«*, tec. Insurance for your Ute. Homo. Buiinos* and Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOME Halting* R.EXFAB MC0NMNATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mombar F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1953 N. Broadway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ’ Proscription*" - I IB 5. Joflorson - 9*5-3839 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hotting*. Michigan an assistant Parade Director, a ten year member ofGreat Lakes Music Association as Treasurer and served one year with Bany County Sheriffs Department He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. Mr. Hummell ia survived by his wife, Linda D. Hummell; two daugtaers, Ann Magoon of Battle Creek and Tara Hummell of Hastings; five sons, Charles A. Hummell Jr. and Danny Hummell, both of Pennsylvania, Perry Hummell of Panama, Edward Hummell of Pennsylvania and Ted Keniston Jr. ofHastings; two grandchildren; his mother, Elnora Hummell of Middleville; one brother, Darrell Hummell of Portage; four sisters, Mrs. Neoma Hubbard of Hastings, Mrs. Ken (Dorothy) McCabe of Hastings, Mrs. Lany (Lorraine) Tcbo of Battle Creek and Mrs. Roland (Joan) Bair of Lacey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 9 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Kelly officiating. Burial will be at the Fl Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville VFW Post or the Bonnie Blue Bells, Grand Rapids. Victor K. Bream dm; 840 NA. 14 ■ Geoffrey Alan Chudter Charles A. Hummell HASTINGS - Charles A. Hummell, 58 of Hast­ ings passed away Tue: day, March 6, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, HzrJngs. Mr. Hummell was bom on November 24, 1931 in Barry County, the son of William and Elnora (Gerber) Hummell. He was raised in Barry County and attended the Middleville Thoniapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1950. He was married to Linda D. Merriman, December, 1975. He was employed 33 years with Bany County Road Commission. 29 of thoae as County Weigh Master. He was a Col in lhe United States Army in the Korean Conflict, attached to lhe Military Police. He was a member of the Middleville VFW Post since 1975, and Middleville Post Commander for four years, Eaton-Barry Coun­ ty Council Commander for two years, 8th District Officer one year. He served one year as a National VFW Department Officer, five year member with Bonnie Blue Bell Baton Corp as 600 BotetU Rd. Paator Karin Eady. 94S-32S9 Sunday School 9:43; WortMp. 10:30; Sonday Evaniaf Family Hour at 6:00. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. HaMiap. Michigan 948-MM. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Ami. to the pastor ia youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Wiwship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth {Houseman Hall). Aduh Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 io 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. NASHVILLE-Victor K.Bnimm, 94 of 310 North Main Street, Nashville passed away Thursday, March 1,1990 at Golden Moments, H—tingw Mr. Brumm was born March 8, 1895 in Nashville, the son of Fred and Martha (Furniss) BromuL He was raised in Nashville and attended the Nashville Schools. He was married to Grace Higdon on March 10, 1916 in Banyville. She preceded him in death August 7,1952, He then married Mabel Krieg June 14,1955 in Vicksburg. He fanned all his life and raised farm animals. He was a matter of the former Evangelical Church and United Methodist Church in Nashville, serving on many church boards and committees. Mr. Bromm is survived by his wife, Mabel; j daughter, Ardis Purchis of Nashville; step darter, Mildred Thill of Saline; step son, Ray Porter of Pennfield; son-in-law, Justin Cooley of Nashville; six grandchildren; 16 great grand­ children; three great great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; three step great grandchil­ dren and five step great great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, Cancer Society or the Putnum Library. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. HASTINGS - Geoffrey Alan Chandler, 38 of Hudsonville and formerly of Hastings passed away Thursday, March 1, 1990 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Kent County. Mr. Chandler was born on July 30,1951 in Hastings, lhe son ot John and Winona (Brooks) Chandler. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1969 from Hastings High School. Went on to attend Western Michigan University, graduating in 1974. He was married to Julia (Carpenter) Cheese­ man, September 5,1987. He has resided at his present address since July 1989. He was employed at Roger’s Department Store in Grand Rapids for the past three years as assistant manager in the Men’s Big A Tall Shop. He had previously worked and managed Cleveland’s Men’s st:res in Hastings and Kalamazoo and Edwards Men’s Store in Portage. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ambucks and a former member of Hastings Kiwanis dub. Mr. Chandler is survived by his wife, Julia; daughter, Angela of Kalamazoo; step-son, Anthony Cheeseman at home; parens, John and Winona Chandler of Hastings; brothers, Kenneth Chandler of Hastings, Thomas Chandler of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverride Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Wayne J. Penoington GUN LAKE - Wayne J. Pennington, 62, of Gun Lake, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 1990 at a Grand Rapids Hospital. Mr. Pennington was born on October 1,1927 in Hastings, the son of Wayne W. and Wilma (DeMaranville) Pennington. He was a member of lhe Hastings United Methodist Cnurch; a retired employee ofFisher Body Corporation; Veteran of World War II; member of the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge *179 F A AM; the Grand Ledge Chapter *85 Royal Arch Masons; the Grand Ledge Council #62 royal and Select Masters; the ScottUh Rite Club of Grand Ledge; the York Rite College *47 of Grand Ledge; Eaton County Shrine Club; Valley of Grand Rapids Scottish Rite; Saladin Shrine and the Grand Ledge OX.S Chapter *14. Mr. Pennington is survived by his wife, Annette; two sons, Steven of Gun Lake and Brian and wife, Mary of Oxnard, California; one grandson, Trent Pennington of Charlotte and one brother, Rex Pennington of Freeport. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott; a grandson, Trever, two brothers, Richard and Harold. Masonic services were held Friday, March 2 under the direction of the Grand Ledge Lodge *179 at the Peters A Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 3 with Reverend Philip Brown of lhe Hastings United Methodist Church officiating. Graveside services at the Blaine Cemetery, Gaines Township, Kent County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrinera Crippled Childrens Hospital. Enve­ lopes available at lhe funeral home. MIDDLEVILLE - Bert H. Mugridge, 77 of Middleville passed away Monday, March 5, 1990 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Mugridge was born on October 3,1912 in Irving Township, the son of William and Ambie (Palmer) Mugridge. He was raised in Middleville and attended the Middleville Schools, graduating in 1932. He was married to Dorothy J. Tolles, Janu­ ary 17, 1936. He was employed at Lescoa in Middleville as a machinist and at Middleville Tool A Die as a truck driver. He was a farmer and farmed in Irving Township. Mr. Mugridge is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Mugridge; his children, Ronald and Emily Mugridge of Middleville, Kenneth Mugridge of Wisconsin, David and Susan Mugridge of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Clare Mugridge of ShelbyvUle; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Thurkettie ofCaledonia; several nieces and nephews. He wu preceded in death by a son. Bill Mugridge and a brother, Hany Mugridge. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, Mach I from 5 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association Lona Ddbert Cowock CHEBOYGAN - Lores Ddbm Coanck, 90 at 3765 Nonh M-33, Chotaygn. pared my J=rid,y. Mach 2, 1990 u 13631 Stuck RoML Delton, hi, fonter reddeace ud ptaealy lhe home of N, dxughrer ud «oo-inliw, Ellen ud Nnraun anti,. Mr. Coppock wu Im July 20, 1899 in Greentown, Indian, the an at WUUun ud Gilliu (Lan) Coppeck. He oared with hi, patent, at lhe ,*e a 16 id the Scott, ,ne. He wu , well known auctioneer in lhe Bony Coumy and umundin( area for onr 40 year,. He wa lhe rectioneer tar lhe Kalaaaaoo, Wayland, Hopkim and Haatin*, Uvenock aak, for many yean. He wu a founding member at the Delton Sevemh-Day Adventiu Church and a metuber at the Cheboygan Seveuth-Day Adventin Church al lhe lime at hi, dewh. Hewn maned lo Ellen Marie Bock, Mwch 3, 1934. Mr. Coppock ia arrived by hi, wife, EUen; one daughter, Mtv Noonan (Ellen Marie) Curtia, Deltoe; two tone, Albert Coppock of Canton, Ohio, and Robert Coppock ot Vegrevine, Alberta, Canada; aeven grandchildren; ten grert-gnnddtildren; aeveral nieca and neptan. He wu preceded la death Iw a oandaon. Robert Craig Coppock, June 16, IMS; aeven brottcra aod sisters. Funeral service w^e held Monday, March 5 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Pastor Wilbur Woodhams of the Cheboygan SDA Church and Pastor Ivan Blake of lhe Urbandale SDA officiating. Burial wu at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributiona may be made totte Ch AoyganSDAChurchBuilding Fund. Enve­ lopes available at the Ameral home. BATTLE CREEK - Ruth Ellen Sibotean, 60 of 363 Eel Street, Battie Creek pesaed away Thursday, March 1,1990 at Battle Creek ComsMtnity Hospital. Mrs. Sibotean was born April 20, 1929 in Charlotte, tte daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Hess) Dies. She was raised in Charlotte and attended tte Charlotte Country Schools and Charlotte High School. She moved to Battle Creek and worked as a cock and waitress at various restaurants. She was a ckrk in different stores, a nurse aide at different Battle Creek nursing homes. lhe test 15 years tte drove bus for tte City Transit Authority. She drove the Veterans Route regularly and was voted favo­ rite driver on Bus Driver Appreciation Day. She liked to crochet Mrs. Sibotean is survived by two sisters, Leona Rogers of Hastings and Thelma Erier of Green Bay, Wisconsin; aeveral nieca and nephews and a special Mend, Hany Jacks of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph Dies, Ernest Dies, Laurence Dies and Robert Dies; one sister, Hazel Varney. Rraeral services were held Saturday, March 3 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. Ron Brooks offi­ ciating. Burial wu at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Putnam Libsry-Children’s Wing. ‘People Care’ campaign sets fund record Thanks to the generosity of Consumers Power Company’s customers, the 1990 PeopleCare campaign will set new records for customer donations and total funds raised. Through*the end of February, contributions from customers total $364,941. This already exceeds the previous high of $354,681 donated by the utility’s customers in 1988. Combined with $200,000 in bill credits pro­ vided by Consumers Power, the 1990 PeopleCare fund will have at leal $564,941. topping last year’s record of $540,639. This year’s campaign still has a month to run. PeopleCare is an annual fundraising event jointly sponsored by Consumers Power and The Salvation Army. The program raises money for The Salvation Army's public assistance programs by asking customers of the utility to make a one-time $3 contrubution. “We’re grateful to our customers for their generous giving,” said Carl L. English, ex­ ecutive director of customer services for Con­ sumers Power. “We were hoping for a new record of donations, and they have come Lt. Col. Clarence W. Harvey, divisional commander of The Salvation Army, express­ ed his gratitude al the results to dale. “We’re extremely pleased that so many Consumers Power customers are willing to help, especial­ ly at this time of the year when the needy re­ quire extra clothing, food and warmth.’’ The Salvation Army uses the PeopleCare funds throughout the year to provide food, boosing, energy and other necessities io the needy. English noted tha customers who haven't yet paid their January utility bill can still make a contribution by marking the box on the bill. The amount of the pledge will be added to their next bill. Thoce who haven’t made a donation or want to contribute more can do so by writing a check to “The Salvation Army/PeopleCare,” and using the return envelope enclosed with the January bill. If the envelope has been ■fapiaced the check can be sent to PeopleCare, do Consumers Power Com­ pany, 212 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, Ml 49201. PeopleCare, now in its eighth annual cam­ paign, was started in 1983. It was initialed al the suggestion of Consumers Power tmplftyots as an offshoot of informal food and dotting drives for the needy that employees organized in a number of communities across tte date. The Salvation Army has sole responsibility for determining eligibility for assistance. Those helped do not have to be customers of the utility. Prior to this year, PeopleCare had received $2.3 nutton in customer contributions and bill credits. The program has been recognized by the President’s Citation Program for Private Secax Initiatives. Area BIRTHS: irtiUaGIRL Mark and Tanmie Uoyd of Middleville would like to announce the arrival of their daughter, Meaghan Christina, bom Feb. 12, 1990 at 7:31 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dorothy Dingman of Middleville, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Uoyd of Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Clark of Middleville. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hany Uoyd of Portage and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Coming of Kalamazoo. Bom March 2 to Dora Fagcr of Delton. Time: 10:12 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 1% ozs. Bom March 5 to Thomas and Corina Kid­ der of Hastings. Time: 10:00 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 cz. /r’s~TWINS bom Feb. 21, 1990 to Phil and Cynthia Hilliker of Coopersville. Kclsie Joy weighed b lbs. 7 ozs. and Kaylee Jane weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. Brother and sister are Kyle and Kami. /t’5A«BOY On Friday, Feb. 23rd, 1990 at 9:26 a m.. Brett William Newsled was bom to Phil and Colleen (Munson) Newsted at their home in Holland. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and is 19% inches long. Proud grandparents are Denis and Calinda Munson of Caledonia and Jack and Elsie Newsted of Coloma. Bom Feb. 21, 1990 to Darlene Gonzales of Lake Odessa. Marcus Damiean weighed 10 lbs. 9 ozs. Time was 11:35 a.m. in Blodgett Hospital Bom Feb. 27 to Dawn and James Casey of Ionia. Time: 8:49 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 ozs. Bom March 2 to Ray and Wanda Kimball of Dewitt, Ml. Time: 10:26 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. % oz. Dolton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBIX. Cedar Creek kd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2283. Sundas School at 10a.m.. Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Service at 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Nashville Atm ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. P-asinr. A mission of St. Rose Cuiholic Church. HitMings. Saturday Mass6:30 p.m, Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn olTieialinp. Banfirld United Methodist Church Sunday School....................... 9 a.m. Church.........................................9:30 Country Chapel United Methodlsi Sunday Schixd ... 9:30a.m. Cnurch............................ 10:30 a.m. HELP WANTED f FREE HEARING TEST Call Kyla at... 948-9600 .WISE KKYICtt 1HC. 129 E. State St., P.O. Boa 126 Haatlngt. Ml 49058 • Part-Time • Thomapple ENT Associates will be Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, Michigan, has an opening available for a providing FREE hearing screens on: part-time Billing Clerk in Financial Services. Deb Youngsma MA, CCC-A of • Floral Design to work in Hastings. Must be knowledgeable of design terms and able to do counter sales. • Mig Welder • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator BILLING CLERK Monday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. insurance billing would be helpful. Will be cross-trained 945-3888 other areas of billing Human Resources Department ® y in department. Please submit resume to: 915 West Green Street Hastings, MI Candidate must have good typing skills. Medical terminology or experience in health Blue Cross Participating Hearing Aid Provider tMB --- y PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. MI 49058 E.O.E. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 8, 1990 — Page 7 Legal Notices notice or mortgage bale Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by Clifford E. Schaffer and Susan M. Schaffer, husband and wife, of 437 Groce Drive, lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. to Union Bonk, a Michigan Banking Corporation, of 933 Fourth Avenue, lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. dated December 4, 1487 and recorded in the Office PM COUNTY OP BARRY Filo No. 40-20304 DM ORDER TO ANSWER HON. RICHARD H. SHAW ESTATE OF ALBERT WOODMANSEE. David H. Tripp (P24290) 304 South Broadway and State of Michigan on December 23. 1407 at Phono (SIS) 44S-450S Attorney for Petitioner At a Mid muion of said Court hold In the City of Hoettoga. County of Sorry. State of Michigan on the PtKOrt: HONORABLE KfCHARD H. SHAW. Pro Johnston-Hagenauer announce engagement Wiesenhofers to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children of Elmer and Eihel Wiesenbofcr, invite friends and family to celebrate with them, lhe joyous occasion of their parents golden wedding anniversary. They will be hosts for an open house Sunday, March 18, at the Middleville United Methodist Church, III Church St., Mid­ dleville. from 2 to 5 p.m. Elmer and the former Ethel Bowman were married March 21, 1940. They spent most of their married life on the Ben Bowman proper­ ty at 1200 N. Middleville Road. Hastings. Two years ago they moved to 602 Thornton St.. Middleville. Their children are Ryal and Elaine Nor­ throp, Pat and Judy Harrison and Ed and Jan Wiescnhofer, all of Middleville. The couple has eight grandchildren and five grangrandchildren. They request no gifts, please. Myers-Yoder announce engagement Daniels-Arnold announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Myers of Aho and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Yoder of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Michelle and Gary. Michelle is currently employed as a stylist al The New Design in Caledonia. Gary is currently managing Fairchild Oil Co. in Freeport. A June 23, 1990 wedding is being planned. Announcement is made of the engagement of Kimberly Lynn Daniels of Battle Creek and Jeffrey Whitmore Arnold of Hastings. Parents of the couple are Dale and Beverly Daniels of Battle Creek and David and Jane Arnold of Hastings. Kimberly is a 1985 graduate of Harper Creek High School and Kell ogg Community College and will graduate in May from the University of Michigan with a mechanical engineering degree. Jeffrey is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and has a degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University. He is employed by Kellogg Com­ pany's plant engineering division. The wedding is planned for July 21 in Hastings. Gwen Marie Johnston, daughter of George and Nancy Johnston of Lake Odessa, and David Paul Hagenauer, son of Richard and Marion Hagenauer of Stevensville, have announced their engagmeot The bride-elect is a graduate of Lakewood High School and earned her bachelor of science degree in clinical laboratory science from Michigan Slate University. TewmMp, Burry County. Mkhigon. described or so much thereof os may bo necessary thouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, that boh 1440 al 340 o'clock Eastern said promiem will be add to pay the amount so as togetft without Lot4, of MiMside Park, according to the recorded Ptot lhareof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 45. The parted d redemption shall bo six (4) months She is employed at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Stevensville Lakeshore High School and UMON BANK OF LAKE ODESSA BY: NtCHOtS, MCXAJG 8 BALKE earned a bachelor's degree in advertising at Michigan State University. He is employed at TCB Sports in Little Ferry, NJ. A June 30 wedding at Holy Childhood Church in Harbor Springs, Mich., is planned. 414-327-4440 Mr. and Mrs. Harley Dawson of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Becky, to Kevin Ker tneen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tolan of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kermeen of Lowell. Becky is a 1988 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High and is employed at Steelcase. Kevin is also a 1988 gmduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Para­ mount Plastics. Wedding vows will be exchanged on June 2, 1990. Orsbom-Prysock announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hamden. 14981 S. Kellogg School Road, Hickory Comers, will observe their 50ih wedding anniversary with an open house from I to 5 p.m. Sunday, March II, at the Kellogg Biological Station. Mr. Hamden and the former Verna Brindley were married March 24, 1940. Their sons and spouses are Jack and Kathy Harnden. Hickory Comers: Ken and Patti Harnden, Augusta; Carl and Joyce Hamden, Delton: Cliff and Glenda Hamden, Napa. Calif.; and Jeff Hamden. Hickory Comers. They also have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Hamden is retired from Clark Equip­ ment Co. (3/29) IT SFURTMBIORDWDlhulAe first pwMaMfor of IfWt Order bo made vrilfon 14 days from the date Default having bet Dawson-Kermeen announce engagement Hamdens to observe 50th wedding anniversary the dote of this Notice for principal and Interest as well as tote charges the sum of TWELVE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-TWO AND 02/100 DOLLARS (Si 2,642.02) and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage and any pan thereof Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Orsbom of Lake Odessa are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kimberly Ann, to Dion Eric Prysock, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Prysock of Lake Odessa. The prospective bride is a 1988 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Rapid Packaging in Grand Rapids. The groom is a 1985 graduate of Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio and is attending Eastern Michigan University. An Aug. 11, 1990, wedding is being planned. Owen Gaylor to celebrate his 80th birthday Friday Owen Gaylor will celebrate his 80th birth­ day March 9. For those who wish to send a card, the ad­ dress is 2700 Maple Grove Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. hitrodurin" ( OUR NEW ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SI HOME SEAFOOD &CR4RBAR rim; • im (HIBUXS! • IVrl *ti Eat Slirimp. Deep Fried Shrimp, savory Gid. tender Clam Strips • Potatoes. VegetaNes. Kral) Cakes • ()ur full Soup. Salad Ac Fruit bar included! $4)95 CMMrrit S3.93 Syn-icsuder Finally, all the Shrimp, Seafood Sc Crab you want! Will. ihru Sun. Dinner Inmrs onlv. No cam-outs. Kindergarten signup, scheduled this month Registration of kindergarten students for next school year also will take place March 21, 22 and 23 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the elementary schools nearest to where the parents reside. It is not necessary or advisable to bring (he child al the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's birth certificate. It is important to bring a copy of the birth certificate, which must be kept in lhe child's school record. (A copy of the cer­ tificate can be made at registration). At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollmenl screening test for vision and hearing, as well as a school readiness test. Iki- Il a t- mtHrnihuekeMrl • I A.i- IIomI» r» K>-i.<iinaii>- Im DRAFTED BY: DAV® H. TWF (P29240) White-James announce engagement Wedding vows will be exchanged March 24, 1990, by Dawn E. White and Timothy D. James. Dawn is the daughter of Foss and Miriam While of Hastings. Tim is the son of Larry and Sandy James of Hastings. Dawn is a graduate of Hastings High School and Michigan State University and is current­ ly teaching in the Hastings Area Schools. Tim is a graduate of Hastings High School and Grand Valley State University. He is cur­ rently employed by Kentwood Sales. Mark Anthony Hooper, 27, Hastings and Cheryl Lytm Beverly, 26, Middleville. Marvin DeWayrie Baird II, 19, Ionia and Dawn Marie McCarty, 18, Battle Creek. Douglas Duane Krank, 29. Delton and Lanita Maxine Taylor, 27, Delton. Todd Allen Gould, 19, Hastings and Tanya Lynn Kohn, 18, Hastings. John Timothy Marshall, 29, Wayland and Lisa Ellen Kayner, 25. Wayland. BANNER (3/15) readings at tow ar in equity haring boon instituted reason M such default. February 12. 1440, 7:30 p.m. Roll coll reflected all officers present, 149 Chinns. 6 guests. January 0. 1940 minutes approved. Treasurers, correspondents and committee room.. Mr. Lou Vonliere presented update Wall Lake Sower Project eotoettea of site, questions by Board Members and citizens, Attorneys letters. Directed WWItome 8 Works Engineering Firm to look at oAor alternative treatment systems and atoomattvo treatment sites and report to Twp. Board 3/12/90. Barnard Historical Museum (400 grant request. Salary resolutions. Budgetary Statue report, amend budget. Accepted expressing deep regret roelgnottori from Robert Norton Township Treasurer and Pfen­ ning Commission. Approval to order Planning Commission gutdoHnoe $10.50; tune piano. Adjournment 11:50 p.m. Shirtoy R. Caso. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor (3/1) to protect Hs interest in Ae promises, which six months accordance with I44BCL 6004241a, in which com EARLY. LENNON. FOX. THOMPSON. PETERS • CROCKER REST COMMUMTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engels, ano of its Attorneys (3/24) Come Join Us at the... Call us to have your advertising representative assist you with your BARRY COUNTY GOP total marketing needs! Bonnor...MM061 (Hastlnp) LINCOLN DAY DINNER • NOTICE • Prairieville Township BOARD of REVIEW NOTICE is hereby g'ven that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 6, 1990 at the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1990 assess­ ment roll. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to Inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on lhe following days. Monday March 12* 940 am to 1240 noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm Tuesday, March 13,1990: 1:30 pm Io 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 940 pm Wednesday, March 14,1990: 9:00 am to 1240 noon and 6:30 io 9:30 pm IND: 1.000 Phono: (416) 445-45B5 Concerned Citizens Protest Sewage Proposal. Accepted fence estimate CMC Fence Co. Sale of Sharp SF-741 copier 8300 R. Haas. Authorized materials lor shefvoe — storage Barry County Marriage Licenses: Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hastings Multiplier factor AG: 1.000 COMM: 1.000 Hastings 915 \\. Suite Sirvcl • 948-2701 f 'am <ml arailahlr Ao 4th day d July. 1406 by DOWiA 5EARLES. as RES: 1.000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roy Reck, Supervisor — Friday, March 30,1990 — MidVilla Restaurant • 7:30 PM Featuring ... Senate Majority Leader John Engler as Keynote Speaker Reception for Congressman Pant Henry Preceding at 6:00 p.m. TICKETS: $5.00 Per Person for the Reception $20.00 Per Person for Dinner FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: Vicki Jerkatia 616-795-7309 • Jan Geiser 616-367-4459 Jim Rice 517-852-9084 • Jim Fisker 616-945-4344 �Page 8 — The Hastings Sanner — Thursday, March 8, 1990 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS f If you are in the following telephone exchanges: 664,623 or 671, you now have 911 capabilities for emergency services. Dial 911 for emergency services for Police, fire and ambulance. Dial 623-5545 for non-emergency services for police, fire and ambulance. - NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMKETt DENTURE MHMATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •495 •335 •295 •335 "All t««th and materials utod m»*i the high standards set individual * etfkisni teivice. ’Fro* denture consultation * (616) 4S5-0810 The annual meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hail beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15,1990 prior to the regularly scheduled March meeting. •L.D. Himebaugh DOS ’O.D. White DDS "G. Moncewici DOS In addition to other regular business, a budget covering the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township shall be submitted for public hearing pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapids Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public Inspection at the office of the Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, during regular business hours. Janette Emig PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board ot Review will be held In the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 6, 1990 at 6 P.M. Loose stethoscopes celled dangerous Dear Am Laerim; Look closely m the enclosed ad for decaffeinated tea, and you will see that every one of the nurses photographed in this hospital maternity ward in Stamford, Conn., have stethoscopes dangling from their necks. In my opinion, they wear these in­ struments to make the statement. “Hey! Look at me. I’m a professional." Loose stethoscopes can be dangerous. I wonder how many babies in that Stamford hospital have been hit in the head by dangling gtethoacopes. Why can't nurses keep their instruments in their pockets or at their station until they need them? How many times during a day does a nurse use a stethoscope anyway? * Please see what you can do to get these dames to pul away their stethoscopes until they need them. If they want to look like pro­ fessionals, they ought to start wearing caps again. — A Virginia Reader. Dear Virginia: I thought that after 34 years of writing this column, I had seen everything, but this is a new one. I have never heard of anyone being injured by ■ nurse's stethoscope. If I have missed something, I hope my readers will let me know. Victim doesn't nHd gun Dear Am 1 —rim: Three months ago our 21-ye -old daughter was abducted by two men as she was walking from lhe library io her college dormitory late at night. She was blindfolded, tied up and driven io a wooded area where she was beaten and raped. After several hours, her abductors turned her loose on a deserted country road. “Paula*’ has since become active in a pro­ gram called “Take Back The Night." This is a group that fights violent crimes committed against women ranging from sexual a&sualt to murder. Several months her father, a retired A ar a handgun for prole he gave her a -38-ca she carries in her purse her Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, has nursing opporKtu ntflies available for: /A ^MM] All public meetings of the 1990 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lk. Rd. (M-43). Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: March 12 9 a.m. to Noon a 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. a 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1990 Assessment Roll. Any property owner unable to attend either of the above appeal dates may appeal by letter no later than March 19,1990 to the Hope Township Board of Review, 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. 1990 Tentative Assessment Retios Agriculture ..............................47.69 Residential .............................. 47.03 Commercial..............................50.00 Tlmber/Cutover...................... 50.00 Industrial.................................... 50.00 Developmental......................... 50.00 Personal Property............... 50.00 Change In Assessment Notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed lor 1990. PATRICIA I. BAKER, Supervisor JUT. - ICU 12 HOUR SHIFTS 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Part-time 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. — Part-time UN A NEW GRADUATES MEDICAL/SURGICAL 11 HOUR SHFTS 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. — Full-time 03432068 I have no doubt (hat Paula would not hesitate to shoot and lull any man who tried to mug or rape her. I have told her several times that I am opposed to people carrying guns for protection. She says J am naive and unrealistic and that several of her girlfriends at school also carry guns. Ann, 1 worry more about her carrying that gun than 1 worry about her gening raped again. What is your opinion? — A Concerned Parent in St. Louis. Dear St. Louis: I'm with you. There are already far too many guns out there. Witness the fact that guns were die No. 4 cause of death in the United States last year. In 1988, four time* as many people died from gunshot wounds in Washington. D.C., than in the en­ tire country of Japan. Statistic! show that the proliferation of ftreanm has not decreased the numbr of mug­ gings or rapes, it has only increased the number of shootings of innocent people. The best way io avoid being mugged or raped is to travel in groups and stay off dark, isolated streets at night — campuses included. Cany a police whistle at all times. Keep car doors locked and do not get out of the car at night for any reason. Men who came rear-end coUwioaa wMi lone female driven art then drag them off have been reported an over the coutory. Caetioe ia the watchword, lhe woman who heeds dm advice will fare much better than oaewidiagim. Implants rellm anxiety Daer Am I ■■fan I'm 32. My mother is fighting breast cancer. Her family has a very high incidence of this type of malignancy. Mother has had two nnsiectomtea. Two of her aiatero have had masiectotnies. Three of maternal cousins have had tMatectaouea. he tells me that I have a 50 percent change of getting breast ameer. Two of my doctors have mid me the same thing Al three have said the impiaats put io. They say this could be done in one surgical procedure. My question to you, Ann: Should I do it? What side effects would there be. if any? Would these inyiaats last the rest of aay life? breast ukraaouads annually. So for, so good. I have had several benign tumors removed, but • HOUR SHIFTS 3 to 11 p.m. — Part-time 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. — Full-time & Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along witn an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that includes Medical, Dental, Life, Dependent Life, and Short Term Disabili­ ty insurances. Our proyam allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec. RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 e.O.e 21st Annual Truman-Johnson Dinner hoaortag ... Hon. Howard Wolpe m.c. Historic Thomae JaHonon HaN Saturday, March 17th Social Hour (:>0 DtomrZJO S1S Far Foraon OS Far Caagla For f/ckaf resarvaf/ons ca//... 9461791 until the biopsy reports came back from the lab. J was a nervous wreck. Please give me some advice. I don’t know what to do. — Schenectady. N.Y. Dear N.Y.: 1 spoke with Dr. Samuel Hellman, dean of the medical school at the University of Chicago, who is an authority on this subjrxt. This is what Dr. Hellman said: The family history, if accurate, indicates that this woman does indeed have a 50-50 chance of getting breast cancer. Whether or not to have the surgery is a judgment call. A prime factor is the amount of anxiety she is experiencing. If your correspondent is deeply concerned and it is making her miserable, the operation would put an end to the worrying. Her surgeon should of course remove nipples as well as the breast tissue in order to ensure that there be no place for cancer to grow. As for the implants, yes. they should last a lifetime. Keep doing the right thing Daur Am Landers: My husband's mother is living with us, because she is no longer able to live atone and take care of herself. She has one other son, but his wife refuses to do to relieve the burden of caring for this woman. My mother-in-law recently made a new will and te dividing everything equally between tay husband and his brother. She does not pay us one red cent for her room, board and care. l do most of the work, which includes cook­ ing. washing, ironing, shopping, running her errands and taking her to the doctor. I feel that I am entitled to something for the tune and energy 1 am investing in her care. She ■ not abort of money and would hove to pay someone to do what I do for nothing. Am I out of line to resent the fact that we are giving up our freedom and our privacy white nay husband’s brother and wife are sacrificing nothing, yet they will share equally m thia woman's estate? — No Chy, Just "AW Dear Angry: Your problem is one that is cropping up in the mail more and more, and I will tell you what I told a recent Never mind what your husband’s brother and wife do or do not do. Just keep on doing what you know b right. Is h fair? Of course h isn’t, but you will fed good about yourselves far the real of your lives, while those other two will have to deal with the burden of gnik that wUl surely haunt them. Gam efthelfey: Hanging on to resentment b letting someone you despise live rent free in your head. Wten pfanafag a wedding. who pays for tertr? Who NMdr where? “The Ann lanim Gaidefor Brides" has alt the answers. Send a ary addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check ar money orderfor $3.65 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Amt Landers. P.O. Bos 11562. Chicago. fU 60611-0562. On Canada. send $4.45) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Parent-Teacher Conferences sot Most people treat head injuries too lightly We treat them seriously. Because any time someone sustains an injury to the head, lhe nerve center of the body, there may be cause for concern. Since 1936. Borgess has been a pioneer in the treatment of the central nervous system. Today, we house the most advanced and extensive neuro center in Farefa-Taackcr Coafcratoea will be held of Wadaaafay, Tbaraday aad Friday, Marek 21, 22 aad 23. Saadera will anead daaaea ia fae arafaag oaly oa the coafereace deyi. Coa* imaoa, far garage fa grade, K-5 win be ackadafed oa — iadividaal bam by the Martir~ CoMoeace ackedote far Middte School ia 6-8 p.m. on Wedneatay, 1-3 pm oa Tlanfay, aad 1-3 pm on Friday. Conferatoe ichedatr for High School » 1-3 p.m. oa Wedaeaday, M p.m. oa Ttainday end 1-3 p.m oa Friday. Conference, al the Middle School rai Hifh School will be held fa the ^RatiMMfan ot Kindergarten matent, for neat reboot year will alio late place on March 21, 22, and 23 from 1:30-12:30 p.m. aad 1:30*3 p.m. a far elementary schools nearea to where the parent, reside. k ia not aeeeaaary or advisable to bring the ckald ■ the fane ot regiatnafon. Paran will be naked to complete an information sheet aad aae acted Io bring a copy ot the child's birth certificate to this meeting. It ia important to bring a copy of the birth certificate which nrat be kept fa the child', achool record. (We can make a copy a regatraboe). At the fane of regiaration, pace* will also be given appomtmenu far a pre-enrotlment screening lea far vision aad bearing u well u a school readfaeas tea. Legal Notices the area, performing over 1.700 neuro­ logical operations each year. As part of our centennial observance, we ll be conducting a neuro seminar with Patricia Neal. March 19.1990. For more information, call I-8OO-828-8I35. We re here to ease your mind. And every medical problem associated with it. BORGESS Medical Center 100 years of community care. Filo No. 90-20306-SE Estate of ANNA WOLCOTT, D«g®d. Social Security Number 36*22-1031. TO AU MTEKSTED PERSONS: Your interest ki the estate may ba barred or affected by this ^TAlSNOTICE: On March 22. 1990 at 9:» o.m. in tho probata courtroom. Hastings. Mkhigon. botoro Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Frobate. a hearing will bo held on the petition of Helen Burkey re­ questing that Helen Burkey be appointed personal representative of lhe estate of Ann Wolcott, deceased, who lived ot 249 East North Street, Hostings, Michigan and who died February 9,1990; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated April 16. 1970. and codicil doled March 15. 1904, be admitted to probate. It is also requested that tho heirs ot law of sold deceased bo determined. Creditors of tho deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and tho (proposed) personal repesentotlve within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed Io entilted persons appearing of record. March 5, 1990 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) StEGEL, HUDSON. GEE B FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 HELEN BURKEY BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 3201 Old Farm Road Kolomaioo. Ml 49007 (3/8) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 8. 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #5 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #4 • MIKE GOLYAR ...OF NASHVILLE. Mike Golyar was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires "We’re not just towing anymore!" We have Tire* by Goodyear & Fireatone, Tire Repair and Napa Batteriea — Hastings — Ph. 945-2909 Answer My Name My Address. Phone . .. B 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. rt* * Sale* • Service • Tractor* Equipment • Lawn & tSarHan WHITE Cash & Cany BIG (616) 693-2227 OPEN: Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 am. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cappon Oil Co. BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE ASTINGS Phone 945-3354 Quick Marts ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors — We Sell and Service the Complete Line — THORNAPPLE VALLEY West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to 5100,000.00 Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE WOODLANDS Sales and Service Repair All Makea Lawn Mowers • Chain Sawa UP DELIVERY 948-2681 Simplicity 307 HasTngT LAWN-BOY Air & Water Purification Stones Chimney & Fireplace Shoppe "A Pledge To Better Health" 9958 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) — Caledonia Removes Tobacco Smoke, Odors. Pollen. Kills Mold Spores and Bacteria 616-945-5342 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings r945-9549 Our People Make the Difference!" (616) 945-5113 MEMIf* 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 Farmers Feed 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. . | 945-4493 or 1-800-666-4493 | ”« 1869 N, Broadway. Hastings ■ COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL Phone 945-9926 Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn & Gardes • Pet Supplies WATER CONDITIONING Haatlntt. MJchi,,n 0 clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS ■ MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL a COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 140 YARDS LANDFILL Open lo PutX>c Tuesday* and Saturday i *5 Music Center “Barry Coanty r TV a VCR Headquarters" OPEN DAILY 4-5: SATURDAY »-17 Call 1-800-852-3098 or 945-5102 ‘House of Quality' RCA • ZnM • Seay • GE . Fl.k.r 130 W. Stale SI., Downtown Hastings Free Parking Behind Our Store Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance ^Bernie’s Gun Shop Kitchen & Bath Specialists CRYSTAL?) * ■< fine nite in ttibincrrvy/ 221 East Stale Street — Hastings 225 N, Industrial Park, Hastings » 945-3431 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — Caledonia Farm Equipment Phone 891-2191 or... 1-800-446-7339 HOME CENTER Electric Motor Service OPEN: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Let Us Service Your Vehicle for 1990 HEATING AND COOLING Gas & Oil Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning PICK 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek 4 Whwl ABgnmsnt * Balancing, Brake Relining, Shocks, Exhaual Swvlea, Tunsups and Mr Conditioning 1633 S. Hanover St., M-37 — Hastings SERVICE HOURS: 8 a.m. Io 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Set. SALES & SERVICE 401 N. Broadway, Hastings T & M Tire and Service, Inc. SERVICE CENTER WELTON'S — Featuring the LENNOX Pulse Furnace — 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Art Meade Auto FREE Pickup and DaHvaiy In Hatting. City Limits Call 948.8111 aad A.k for 41k M.ada 9526 100% USA Domestic Beef 891-8151 ATIONAL 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings McDonald's North of Middleville on M-37 795-3318 Monday-Friday 7:30 io 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon ’ wn ::.m948-8334 GAVIN CHEVROLET * BUICK • PONTIAC • CEO. INC. Clarksville, Ml 2154 Gun Lake Road (Next to Bob’? Gun and Tackle) - — Ph.(517)852-1910 LUMBERLAND — Reasonable Prices — -i.j n.n MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Mystery Farm #5 Kathy's Carpet NEW AND SALVAGE CARPETS The owner of last week’s Mystery Farm was Elmer Bingham of Nashville. Call 948-8404 Guns • Ammo - Reloading supplies at DISCOUNT PRICES Ed Conano, Owner 802 E. Grand Street, Hastings (616) 945-2993 HOURS. Monday thru Saturday 9 00 a m to 9 00 p m.; Sunday 9 00 a m to 6 00 p m �Page 10 — Thp Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 8. 1990 Measles outbreak causes switch in district basketball tournament site by Steve Vedder Sports Editor An outbreak of measles has caused this week's district basketball tournament, involv­ ing three Barry County teams, to be moved from Wayland to Middleville. A doublehcader originally scheduled for Wednesday in Wayland has been switched to tonight at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middleville will play Delton in lhe first game at 6:30 p.m. followed by the HastingsAllegan clash at 8:3G p.m. The tournament’s championship game has been bumped from Friday to Saturday at 8 p.m. The first game of the tournament was played in Wayland on Monday, but only players, coaches and tournament officials were in attendance, as Allegan knocked off Wayland 76-52. On Tuesday the Allegan County Health Department ordered tourna­ ment officials to move the remaining three games to another site because of an outbreak of measles in Allegan. Kent and Ionia counties. Tournament Director Jerry Omncss con­ tacted Middleville Athletic Director Jeannie Perry about moving the games to Thomapple Kellogg, which accepted lhe tournament after consulting with the Barry-Eaton Health Department. The measles outbreak sparked a flurry of activity Wednesday at both Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School. A nurse from the Barry-Eaton Health Department checked immunization records of the entire Hastings student body and gave booster shots to all varsity players, cheerleaders and coaches. Members of the Hastings volleyball team, which played at Wayland last Saturday were also immunized. The parents of any high school student found needing a booster were to be notified Wednesday and booster shots provided Thurs­ day morning. If a student didn’t receive a shot after being notified, they were dismissed from school. Hastings High School Principal Steve Har­ bison said the Barry-Eaton County Health Department offers immunization checks when a measles outbreak is reported. People at risk are those bom after 1957 who were not im­ munized before 15 months and who have not received a vaccination since 1980. Harbison said he agrees with the precau­ tions taken with students on Wednesday. “Public health is out No. 1 concern and that's appropriate," he said. “Health should come before an athletic contest, so we’re put- ting together a program and meeting the needs of the spectators and participants." Hastings High School Athletic Director Bill Karpinski said switching the district tourna­ ment from Wayland to Middleville caused its share of chaos. “There was some confusion as to where and when we'd play, but that has affected all the schools. We’re all in the same boat," he said. “In all the years I've been involved in athletics this is the first time I’ve been in this situation. But I’m sure Jeannie Perry at Mid­ dleville is doing the best she can under the cir­ cumstances to run a good tournament. "You just have to make a few adjustments." Perry said Thomapple Kellogg accepted the tournament after talking with Omness and the Barry-Eaton Health Department. She said signs will be posted that children under 15 months will not be allowed in the gym. and that spectators should be aware of their im­ munization records before entering the gym. Perry said Thomapple Kellogg considered not having the tournament or playing it in an empty gymnasium. She said the one-day delay in playing Thursday's doublebeader would allow the school to be better prepared for the event. “It’s added a new element to the tourna­ ment," Perry said of lhe measles, “but 1 think we have die best solution for everyone involved. “Plan B is what you could call this." Hastings coach Denny O'Mara, whose team had to win its last game to finish at .500 (10-10), said his players will hopefully take lhe switch in stride. “It's just one of those things,” he said. “We’re talked all year about the mental aspect of this game and that’s what this is all about. We need to get menially ready to ptay” O’Mara does concede that Middleville assumes a home court advantage. The Trojans beat Hastings 69-64 on Feb. 20 and have won six of 10 home games. “We haven't done this before," O'Mara says of switching days and sites. "We’ll just have to see bow we play. We’D have to be ready to play." A Look ar... DISTRICT PAIRINGS: At Wayland Monday: Allegan 76, Wayland 52. WntetMfay: Middlevilk vs Delton 6:30 p.m; Allegan vs Hastings 8:30 p.m. FHday: Championship 7:30 p.m. (winner to Lansing Eastern regional). ( Sports ] At Ionin Monday: Ionia 62, Central Montcalm 59. Tuesday: Belding 56, Portland 54. Wedundny: Lakewood vs Ionia. Fl Hay Championship 7 p.m. (winner to Lansing Eastern regional). At KataaaaMO Hackett MaudaytOlivet 71, Bellevue 58; Kalamazoo Hackett 72, Galesburg Angneta49. Wednesday: Maple Valley vs Olivet 6:30 p.m; Parch­ ment vs Hackett 8 p.m.. Friday: Championship (winner to Bdtevue regional). Hastings' Scott Hubbert excels In basketball, baseball and football. Saxon 3-sport star has no clear-cut favorite by Steve Vedder Sports Editor The answer depends on which season the question is asked. Ask Scott Hubbert in the spring and most definitely the answer is baseball. Catch him in the fall aad he’s foremost a football player. Try him this week and basketball is No. 1. Fickle? Nope. Doesn't fit. Hubbert, possibly the best all-around athlete in the Twin Valley, is just a kid who loves whichever sport he happens to be excelling in at the moment. TWIN VALLEY "When that season comes I like that sport Sturgis....................................................... 14-0(200) the best, but I can’t choose,” says Hubbert, Albion......................................................... 12-2(164) relaxing in the locker room prior to gym class Marshall.......................................................9-5(13-7) on Tuesday. "I’ve always liked playing Hasting, ................................ 84(10*10) sports. It’s my favorite tiling to do — to be Harper Creek................................60(9-11) able to compete aad go far, not just phy and tote." Coldwater................................ 4-10(5-15) Hubbert does admits that football or Lakeview...................................3-11 (4-16) baseball will be his ticket to college so those Hillsdale..................................... 0-14 (2-16) sports possess a slight edge over basketball in the athletic pecking order. Right now playing Final Standings Middleville dominates all-county wrestling squad; 3 Saxons named Five Middleville wrestlers which led lhe school to back-to-back O-K Blue champion­ ships dominate the Barry County Wrestling Team. The team, selected by county v. resiling coaches, also features three Haslings wrestlers who led the Saxons to their second straight quarterfinal appearance. Lake wood, which finished runnerup to Eaton Rapid s;in lhe Capital Circuit, had three wrestlers named while Delton had two. including the highest placer among county wrestlers in the stale in­ dividual meet. Heading the team are Middleville’s Corey Webster al 103. Jim McCralh at 119. Tor.y Palmer al 125, Del Craven at 135 and Pete VandenBroeck at 160. Haslings representatives on lhe learn are Brian Redman at 130, Kirk Ziegler at 152 and Jamie Murphy at 189. Lakewood 140-pounder Frank Hilton, Kyle Durkee at 145 and Dan Rowland at 171 made the learn as did Delton’s Andy Caffrey at 112 and Rollie Eerris ari9& Middleville’s Craven’and VandenBroeck won 135 and 113 matches during outstanding careers. Craven, a state qualifier, was 42-7 this year while VandenBroeck, also a state qualifier, was 42-8. Webster, who look a sixth in the Class B individual meet, finished 44-7-1. Palmer, a fourth Trojan stale qualifier Barry County Wrestling Toast 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Corey Webster Andy Caffrey Jim McGrath Tony Palmer Brian Redman Del Craven Frank Hilton Kyle Durkee Kurt Ziegler Pete VandenBroeck Dan Row I and Jamie Murphy Rollie Ferris Middleville Delton Middleville Middleville Hastlnge Middleville Lakewood Lakewood Hastings Middleville Lakewood Hastings Delton Junior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Sophomore Senior Senior Senior Senior Freshman was 36-11. McCralh, along with Craven a two-time O-K Blue champ, compiled a 36-11 mark this winter. Palmer and VandenBroeck also were league champions while Webster finished runnerup. Hastings* Murphy and Ziegler also earned trips to the stale. Murphy, in only his first year of wrestling, was 33-10-1 with three of his lasses coming to the same wrestler. Mur­ phy was a Twin Valley champion at 189. Ziegler compiled a fine 40-8 mark with six of die losses coming to eventual state-placers. Ziegler, who won 24 matches as a junior, won three tournaments including the Twin Valley meet. Redman was 33-14 as a senior and finished his career with 114 wins — third on lhe all­ time Haslings list. He was a two-time regional qualifier who won the Twin Valley as a junior and finished third in lhe conference this year in what arguably was the league's toughest weight class. Hilton was 33-5 this season while winning four invitatkmals. He took second in the league, was a regional qualifier and finished with an 87-33-1 career record. Durkee was 30-6-1 while winning lhe Capital Circuit and district meets. Rowland went 19-3 before an injury ended his season. Delton’s Caffrey closed out an outstanding season with a 48-6 mark and his second straight runnerup finish in the stale meet. A three-year starter, Caffrey was 128-31 and ranked No. 3 on the all-time Panther win list. Ferris was 31-7 as a freshman while placing in all three tournaments in which he wrestled. SMAA Maple Vetley........................... 11-1 (17*3) Pennfleld......................................10-2 (156) Bronson...........................................64 (12-8) St. Philip........................................ 5-7 (9-10) Olivet................................................5-7 (7-12) Bellevue....................................... 2-10(5-13) Springfield....................................1-11 (2-18) KVA Hackett ......................................... 9-3(130) Mattawan..........................................84(8-9) Parchment....................................74 (136) Paw Paw ...................................... 74 (9-10) K-zoo...............................................56(6-12) Delton ........................................34(3*17) G-A................................................. 1-10(3-16) SCORERS Thompson, v,My.... 20656-32.8 Dean, ummi........................20432-21.6 Pranger, mmmwm................. 20477-18.9 Hyde, LMtwood......................... 20433-16.7 Hoefler, vn»r............. 20418-15.9 Vos, Muting,..............................20-255-12.8 williams, Hntmgt ..................19-238-12.5 Barker, iMmroad....................... 20-249-12.5 Casteele, utpit vaHa,........... 20-247-12.4 Hubbert, Hutmgt..................... 20-212-10.6 Yale ends Hastings wrestling season in quarterfinals, 32-29 . For the second straight year, Hastings' wrestling season ended in the state quarter­ finals. Unbeaten Yale won its 14th straight dual match in a 32-29 decision over Hastings, which finishes 17-5. Saxon coach Dave Furrow admitted his team didn't wrestle as well against Yale as it had the last three weeks of the season. “I could cite a number of reasons why I think we did so poorly, but the meet is over and a great season has ended," Furrow said, admitting that weight problems and a youthful team which only started six wrestlers against Yale which were on the squad a year ago. Even so. Furrow doesn't minimize his team's drive to the quarterfinals and Twin Valley championship. "To make it to the quarterfinals is a tremen­ dous accomplishment for this team. Furrow said. "There were some hard lessons learned this year and 1 hope they will carry over into every day life and make all 27 of our wrestlers better people." Hastings recorded four pins against Yale in­ cluding Shayne Horan at 103, Tom Brighton HMtings Quarterfinal Result* Hastings Chad Lundquist battles a Yale opponent in the Saxons' quarter­ final loss last Friday The Saxons finish with a 17-5 record. 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 275 Horan pinned B. Jonas ............................ 4:17 Brighton pinned CJ. Trupp..................... 4:38 Furrow pinned by J. Moron..................... 5:23 Chipman dec. by L. McClelland................ 5-2 Redman pinned B. Connelly..................... 3:58 S. Redman dec. by M. Moron........................ 12-7 D. Slaughter dec. by T. Vincent..................... 5-2 J. Teunessen tied J. McClelland ................ 3.3 K. Ziegler dec. M. Snider................................ 4-2 S. McKeever dec. by T. Vincent 8-6 J. Hetherington pinned by B. Arnold 2:46 J. Murphy pinned M. Brown 3:49 C. Lundquist pinned by C. Nowicki . .3:12 S. T. J. S. B. phy tA 189. Kirk Ziegler also grabbed a 4-2 decision at 152. Furrow said hb team couldn’t quite get over the hump against Yale. "I began idling each wrestler that we were moving poorly as a team and had to pick it up,” Furrow said. "Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to have any affect on their performance." Saxon boys second In all-sports trophy race; girls third Bolstered by four first division finishes, Hastings’ boys rank second in the race for the Twin Valley All-Sports Trophy. Hastings' girts, sparked by a league cham­ pionship in basketball, rank third. Lakeview ranks first in both the boys and girls standings. The boys have accumulated 59 points, three more than runnerup Hastings and Sturgis. Coldwater and Marshall are fourth with 49, Harper Creek is sixth with 45 while Albion has 26 and Hillsdale 20. The Spartan girts have 50 points, two more than Sturgis and eight more than third place Hastings and Hillsdale. Coldwater ranks fifth with 34 points. Harper Creek is sixth with 29 while Marshall has 28 points and Albion nine. Points are awarded on a 16 for first, 14 for second, 12 for third, etc. system. Hastings' boys have been helped by a league championship in wrestling worth 16 points and a runnerup finish in golf. In addition to the girls basketball title, the Saxons took third in cross country. offcmive end at Grand Valley lies behind Door No. I, but baseball - Hubbert led the league in hitting a year ago — starts soon and, well, decisions can be changed. "I’d say ftntbsD, but 1 want to see how I play boaeboll,** explains Hubbert. "It’s whatever I have the best chance of doing in college.** Whatever college he chooses wiH be getting an outstanding athlete. In fact, a strong case can be mode that the 6-2, 176-pound senior is the Twin Valley's top all-around athlete. Such a statement takes the soft-spoken Hubbert by surprise. “I don’t feel as if 1 am," says Hubbert, measuring his words carefully. "1 don’t think about it. Maybe if I was recognized more I might think about it more, but I wouldn’t con­ sider that myself." Others, however, would. Saxon football coach Bill Karpinski contends Hubbert was "the outstanding receiver in the conference” while baseball mentor Jeff Simpson says Hub­ bert "excelled in most categories." Statistically, Hubbert, a two-year allteagner and ail-county selection, caught 28 panes for 485 yards and six touchdowns. His career totals, blunted by missing lhe last three games of his junior year with a broken leg, in­ chide 14 touchdowns and 888 yards. He compiled such impressive numbers despite being constantly doubleteamed as a “The other teams knew he was a threat." Karpinski says. “He received double coverage, but that allowed us to excel in other areas. “He has super hands, runs good patterns, gets open and was Gabe’s (Saxon quarterhack Griffin) favorite receiver. He's one of the bet­ ter receivers I’ve ever coached." Hubbet fs baseball stats are equally im­ pressive. He led lhe Twin Valley in hitting with a .465 mark while hitting .394 overall with 23 runs and 24 rbis. He also walked an astounding 26 times and went hitless in only four of 29 games. But hitting only scratches the surface of his baseball skills. Hubbert was 2-3 on the mound with a credible 3.42 ERA, and in the field committed only three errors in 92 chances. “He was real consistent," Simpson says. “But if I said one thing about him it’s that he's a game player, a money player. When you need something done, he does it. “He has excellent concentration: he's able to keep his mind on the game. He's a very even-keel ballplayer. He doesn't have peaks and valleys.” Hubbert says he has no thoughtF'df-totting down as a senior despite a fine junior campaign. “I don’t want to come back knowing I can hit, but then have a bad year,” he says. "1 want to do the same things I did last year to ■ keep my hitting up.” Hubbert’s basketball skills, while perhaps ‘ lagging slightly behind his football and . baseball abilities, are also noteworthy. He finished the regular season second on the team in rebounding while averaging 10.6 points per game. Saxon coach Denny O’Mara said those numbers could be better if Hubbert hadn't missed all last season with lhe broken leg. “It’s affected him a great deal,” O'Mara said. "He's improved all year and now is at the point where he’s playing much better the second half of the year. “He’s done a very good job. but it’s taken him a while to adjust to varsity basketball." Hubbert said the injury, while admittedly depressing at the time, didn't cost him any speed. He ran a 5.1 in the 40 a year ago and has trimmed that time to 4.9 this season. Hubbert has no definitive explanation for his outstanding three-sport success. "I would say the love of sports is most of it,” he says simply. And, depending on the season, that love is constantly changing. Words for the Ys YMCA Annual "Earn Your Way to Camp" Candy Sate The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in full swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA "Earn Your Way to Camp" candy sale. The sale will be held from March 3-17. For each SI candy bar sold, a youth will receive 45 cents credit toward YMCA sum­ mer programs. The candy sale provides an opportunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6-14. Salesmen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 3, at 10 a.m.. in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules will be discussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite at Hastings On Friday, March 16. from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nile al the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), old time movies, and crafts. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Spring Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council's Spring Soccer Program will begin the week of April 16. Par­ ticipants will play on the same teams as in lhe fall of 1989. Anyone who did not play in the fall, but would like to play should call the YMCA for an application. Team players will be notified of their practice times during the week of April 14. (2-26) Fall of 90 and Spring of 91 Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the fall of 90 and spring of 91 soccer season. The fall season will begin the week of September 10 and end on Saturday. Oct. 13. The spring season will start on April 22, 1991, and end on May 18. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in DK or kindergarten thru eighth grade next year (fall of 1990). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tydcn Park, the new Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeastcms upper and lower fields. The cost of the program is S25 and includes par­ ticipation for both seasons and a team shirt. Scholarships arc available by calling the YM­ CA office. To participate all players arc re­ quired to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Additional forms can be obtained from the YMCA of­ fice. All registrations must be returned no later than April 30. Those registering after the CONTINUED...on the next page! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 8, 1990 — Page 11 4-H OutdoorSports Club seeking new members A club which intends to promote and teach youngsters about Michigan's great outdoors is seeking members. The 4-H Outdoor Sports Club is seeking members interested in hunting, fishing, trapp­ ing and archery. Fishing activity and projects are open to youngsters of all ages while the hunting is limited to ages 10-19. Organizer Jeff McCausey said the club was introduced at an initial open house attended by nearly 100 people on Jan. 11. The group plans to educate kids on the outdoors through various projects such as making lures, a fishing tournament, shooting matches and field trips. All club members will do a special project in conjunction with the Barry County Fair in July. “It’s the greatest thing in the world," Mc­ Causey said of Michigan’s outdoors. "We Words for the Y*s want kids to respect the outdoors and not to go out and trash it. That'll hurt us all in the long run." McCausey said the club would like more members and help from volunteers. Anyone interested can call McCausey at 945-2253. Clyde Carr at 945-4950 or Jim Rhodes at 721-8683. CONTINUED from previous page! deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI. For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. YMCA-Kiwank Baseball Any boy or girl who has completed first thro sixth grade are invited to participate in this years YMCA-Kiwanis Summer Baseball program. YMCA Baseball will begin the week of May 14 and end June 23. The cost is just SIO per player, which includes a team shirt and hat. Substantial funding for this program is furnished by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. For those who have completed the first and second grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the third and fourth grades will play on Tuesday-evenings and Saturday evenings in the Pee-Wee League. Bowling results Sunday Mixed Holy Rollers 61(6*3816; Sandbaggers 6116-3816; Pin Busters 5816-41 (6; Gutter­ dusters 54-46; We Don’t Care 54-46; Really Rottens 53-47; Alley Cats 52-48; Get Along Gang 52-48; Hooter Crew 51-49; Married w/Children 49-51; Greenbacks 48-52; Mid­ dlelakers 4716-52'6; Chug A Lugs 47-53; Ogdenites 4616-53 H; Die Hards 44-56; Wanderers 44-56; Thunderdogs 43-57; Misfits 3316-6616. Womens High Game and Series - T. Williams 140; M. Snyder 215-544; C. Wilcox 182; R. Rine 191-528; D. Oliver 199; V. Goodenough 158; B. Wilson 170; A. Ward 161; J Ogden 159; D. Kelley 203-563; B. Behrndt 170; S. Neymeiyer 184; B. Cantrell 195; V. Goodenough 162; C. Allen 224-551; B. Moody 188-515. Mera High Game and Series - R. Hnghex 187; G. Wten 196-5*5; B. Drayton 216-588; G. SutiifT 213; R. Wwd 183; C. Haywood 186-547; G. Steete 179-588; M. Seger 192; R. Ogden 227-633; R. Neymeiyer 218; D. Sayder 161; K. Beyer 282; D. Montague 231-591; S. Gnndennugh 228-553; D. Smith 179; G. Sayder 184-589; C. Bennington 184-518; R. Swift 173; J. Woodland 211-583; R. Sayder 183; M. TMfey 266. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 6616-37’6; Mace's Ph. 6116-4216; Valley Realty 60-44; Varney’s Stables 5716-4616; Lifestyles 54-46; Geukes Mkt. 53-51; Welton's Heating 50-34; Hair Care Center 4616-5316; Easy Rollers 46-58; Handy’s Shirts 4516-5846; Friendly Home Parties 40-64; DeLong’s Bait 39'6-64'6. High Games aad Series - T. Christopher 216-568; L. Elliston 235-543; B. Blakely 186-480: B. Johnson 164-486; L. Barnum 180-482; L. Yoder 188-187; M. Dull 164-442; R. Kuempel 163-439; S. Neymeiyer 180-464; S. Knickerbocker 160438; S. Breitner 177-445; C. Shellenbarger 172-390; D. Brewer 159; M. Haywood 141. Thursday Angete McDonalds II 64-40; Stefanos 61-39; Barry Co. Real Estate 56-48; Key Cleaning Services 5346-5066; Clays 5146-4446; Hastings Bowl 44-56; Hastings Mutual 42-62; McDonalds 1 32-64. Good Games and Good Series - T. Green­ field 148; T. Allerding 142; J. Lewis 188; C. Williams 147; T. Daniels 251-569; C. Carr 163; B. Cuddahce 224-565; S. Dunn 150; S. Smith 164; B. Moody 197-507; D. Brooks 179-522; S. Rose 168; M. Ingram 166; R. Haight 211-500; D. Sayder 190-562; C. Burpee 172. Monday Mixers Miller Carpets 59-37; Deweys Auto Body 5446-4146; Superior Seafoods 54-42; Andros of Haslings 54-42; Friends 51 16-4416; Pioneer Apartments 51-45; Miller Real Estate 49-47; Cinder Drugs 46-50; Girrbachs 44-52; Michelob 44-52; Fcrrellgas 44-52; Music Center 43-53; Sir N Her 4146-5446; Hastings Bowl 3646-5946. High Games aad Series - W. Main 166. L. Pennock 156; D. Murphy 158; P. Pennington 157; M. Kill 180; V. McIntyre 140; M. Moore 155; M. Westbrook 156; D. Kelley 195-531; P. Wilson 153; Y. Markley 179; M. Matson 177; M. Purdy 160; J. Mercer 180; K. Schantz 165; C. Beckwith 164; L. Hausc 166; K. Keller 169; L. Perry 185; N. Morgan 160; S. Hutchings 165: V. Carr 170. Bowlerettes Three Ponies Tack 70-26; Brittens Concrete 54.5-41.5; Shamrock Travem 53-43; Kent Oil 52-44; Riverbend Travel 52-44; Hecker’s Ins. 51.5-44.5; D.J. Electric 51-45: Hastings Bowl 48-48; Nashville Aulo 41.5-54.5; O’Dell’s Towing 38.5-57.5; Good Time Piz­ za 33-63; Nancy’s Beauty Shop 31-65. High Game - M. Scramlin 221; S. VanDenberg 212; D. Snyder 212; S. Nevins 200. High Series - D. Snyder 559; S. VanDenberg 542; T. Christopher 512. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...Th» Hastings BANNER Call us to have your advertising This year all players must pre-register by May 1 to participate. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA Of­ fice or school principal’s office) and mail it to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Teams will consist of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in contact with their players the week of May 12 to notify players of practice times and game schedules. All games will be played in the Hastings area using local school and city park fields. There will be a required parents meeting on May 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous yean, all players will play at least 50 percent of every game, there are no tryouts aad everyone will receive a team tshirt aad team hat. For more information, call the YMCA al 945-4574. YMCA Ciray Ugra guhi 11 begins the moment you arrive — challenge in a world of excitement and adven­ ture. It developer throueh beinc on vn*ir own and learning responsibility tor yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under trained and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality — no excuses. It is our commitment to provide a positive, self-esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self-worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day aad resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 5-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. (3/15) YMCA SCOREBOARD: YMCA-Youth Council's 3 on 3 Badtetbafl Team W-L Neils Ins............................................................. 7-1 Superette............................................................. 7-1 Nichols................................................................ 6-2 The Team........................................................... 6-2 Over the Hill..................................................... 5-3 Archies................................................................ 5-3 Garrisons............................................................4-4 Acme Hackers.................................................. 3-5 TPs Gans............................................................. 3-5 Peoples Court.................................................... 1-7 Congers............................................................... 1-7 Sparterines..........................................................0-8 1990 Winter YMCA Womens VeHeyMI Team W-L Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 10-2 Lake Odessa Livestock..................................10-2 Weight Training/Viatec................................. 5-4 Ray James Electromechanical...................... 4-5 McDonalds.........................................................4-5 Hastings Mutual............................................... 2-7 Hastings Bowl................................................. 1-11 YMCA-YMk C—rT, ••Carts Market. 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"The health department is providing measles vaccine to those in greatest need,’’ said Irene Sehins, nursing supervisor at the department "This would include any child who has not received the initial measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. "Older children or adults who received the vaccine at 12 months or older are felt to be adequately immunized and will not be re­ vaccinated at this time.” Sehins recommended that anyone who wants an additional dose of vaccine should contact his or her private physician. Dr. Douglas Shumway of the Middleville Doctors Office said, "We’ve been getting a lot of calls. It’s not only that we suggest that those who were vaccinated with the early live vaccine be re-done, the health department also suggests that it be done." He added, "The health department has very little vaccine, and what they have is being used only on those who have been exposed (and are at risk)." Shumway, who practices with Drs. Lynette Showerman and David Engel, said those at risk were born after 1957 and have not been vaccinated or were born in 1957 and were vaccinated before 15 months of age. Those who have proof of one vaccination or who lack any proof normally are advised to have it done again. The standard treatment involves a two-step process, but it is not being recommended now because of the vaccine shortage. Those who were bom before 1957 and had measles are not at risk. "Once you’ve had it, it’s extremely rare to get it again,** Groner said. Though Groner said she has seen longer lines at the health department in the fall for flu shots, she acknowledged that this is the wont measles epidemic since 1976. She said the problems actually started last fall in Upper Peninsula counties such as Delta and Menominee. Groner said there was potential for an outbreak in Hastings last summer, but it did not matrrJ-',:ze. She jted there were six cases reported in Mfr’ugan in 1988. This year, already there have been more than 200. "We should have been doing something about this last fall," she said, in order to minimize the problems of the vaccine shortage. "The law says you must be immunized (in order to attend school), but it's up to the schools to decide if they'll enforce that law," she added. Symptoms of the disease include a cough, runny nose, inflammation around the eyes, red spots in the mouth, swelling of lymph nodes and sensitivity to light For those who have contracted the disease, medication is given only to relieve severe symptoms. The disease must run its course, which usually lasts about two weeks. When asked about when she feels the measles scare will be behind us, she said, "When 'March Madness’ (high school basketball tournaments) is over." "It’s unfortunate that it takes something like this to get people nervous and to get their kids immunized," she said. "But it brings attention to what lhe health department and the nurses do." Cart's Market, champions of the YMCA C league: (front row) M. Mead, W Kirwin, W. Clay, C. Ricketts (back) B. Mltchelle, G. Czubenko, T. Price, E.GIess. T. Dunkleburger. HMS to have In-school open house Parents of Hastings Middle School students who have a yen to return to school are welcome to do so next Wednesday at a special in-school open house. In celebration of Middle Level Edu­ cation Week, staff members are opening their doors and inviting parents to sit in on one or all of their childrens' classes. The lunchroom, likewise, will be open to guests. HHS plans orientation for parents A special orientation session for parents of eighth graders will be held Wednesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the high school lecture hall. The meeting is designed to acquaint parents with lhe school and programs so they can help their children select classes. Take the OllCr out of Allergy Testing If you’ve put off allergy testing, you’ll be relieved to know that there's a new, painless way to find out what is causing your allergies. It’s as easy as a simple blood test. Now take the OUCH out °' ,he cost* For those who have contracted the disease, medication is given only to relieve severe symptoms. The disease must run its course, which usually lasts about two weeks. top priority for vaccination are people considered high risk, including school-age children who have not been immunized or who The receive.' shots before they were 12 months old. Benedict's Fann, champtons of the YMCA A league: (front row) Scott Beglln, MHra Farrell, Jeff Hamilton, Mark Benton (back) Denny Frost, P. Keyes, C. Benedict. 50% OFF Allergy Screening Test ($15.00, no insurance billing please) Thornapple ENT Associates 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Ml MONDAY, MARCH 12 • 9 to 4 WENDESDAY, MARCH 14 • 9 to 4 Q/IC QARR ‘tQ'OOOQ - NOTICE Rutland Charter Township BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 6,1990 In the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Aesessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETINGS to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings on: March 12.1990 March 13,1990 9 A.M. til Noon 9 A.M. HI Noon 1 P.M. HI 4 P.M. 1 P.M. HI 4 P.M. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS k FACTORS FOR 1969 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture 45.64 1.0955 Commercial 50.00 1-0000 Industrial 50.00 1.0000 Residential 45.56 1 0975 Development 50.00 1 0000 Personal 50.00 1.0000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchase property it will be assessed at 50% of sale value. II you have Improved your property such as addi­ tions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect In the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, In their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT M. EDWARDS, SUPERVISOR RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 3793 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings. Banner — Thursday. March 8. 1990 Vocational education spotlighted in orientation Anxious eighth graders rambled through the halls of Hastings High School earlier this week, learning more about the school, sched­ uling and classes. The eighth-grade trek is annual, but this year's orientation had a new focus -- voca­ tional education. Roughly 60 percent of Haslings graduates do not go on to college. That statistic, com­ bined with industry's growing shortage of skilled laborers, told school officials that stu­ dents should get an early introduction to vo­ cational classes. Cliff Havey of the Viking Corporation spoke to half of the class of 25 on Tuesday, while Mike Marks of Viatec, talked to the remainder on the group Wednesday morning. "We need to have them be more aware of opportunities to develop skills needed if they do not go on to school," said Robert VanderVeen, director of educational services." The school has had hands-on programs in many areas, but often students lake many classes to gel a broad understanding. Industry is asking for more specific training, he said. "We want to make them aware early on to set goals," added VanderVeen. Counselor Mickey Furrow told Tuesday's group that although they will not be able to lake many elective courses during their fresh­ man year, they may want to consider voca­ tional classes in the future. Vocational educa­ tion classes at lhe high school include agri­ culture, business, home economics, indust­ rial arts and health. "This is a serious lime," said Principal Steven Harbison. "Some of the decisions you stan making now will affect you for the rest of your lives." Havey told the students that when he was preparing his presentation, the first thought that came to his mind was that "this is a very important time in the life for the young Spring Art Show set for May 5 people." He said he knew that from experience. Un­ decided on a career, Havey was laid off from a couple of jobs before he decided to go to college. That and other crucial decisions led him to Viking, where he's been for about 20 years. The interests of Viking are the same as those of other companies, he said. "I'm here representing industry as a whole," Havey told the students. And as a whole, companies in Hastings have common interests. They are all in busi­ ness to make a profit. The customer is the No. 1 priority. They strive for quality. And they believe their employees are their most valuable assets. With growing competition in the business and industrial world, two things must change, he said. "The way we used to operate is a thing of lhe past. It's no longer 'we' and they,* it's Viking’s Cliff Havey told students that a good school attendance record is a must. Teacher Kenneth Logan explains the auto mecnancs ctass. 'us,'" said Havey, of the changing management/union relationship. "And education has to change. That's why we're here today, to share information with you." A question often associated with factories of lhe future is "Will there be any?" Havey said. "To try prevent that (losing them) we go out to high schools and solicit, offer infor­ mation and give direction," he said. Statistically, factories are trying to get "back to basics,' he said. They are looking for employees with basic skills, available in high school, that can be further developed in the work place. And high school diplomas are important papers, he added. By the year 2000, more than half the jobs in the United States will require high school education. The further up the ladder of specific occupations workers go, the higher the need of high school completion, he added. For those who do not wish to go to coll­ ege, there are still many opportunities. Some positions at Viking -- as well as other companies — that do not require college back­ ground include personnel, data processing, sales and marketing, purchasing, engineering, research and development, maintenance, and manufacturing. Grades and overall performance are two areas viewed by potential employers when hiring new workers. Havey said consistency on report cards is more important than pulling a perfect 4.0. "Our interest is if you have the ability to learn, not that you know everything," said Havey. "We have to look for new visions. We have to have a work force that's ready to learn. We have to prepare to learn new tech­ nologies." Motivation, values and self-esteem are also essential traits to develop, he said. Other attitudes and abilities employers look for are organizational effectiveness, teamwork potential, reading, writing and computation, communication, creative think­ ing and responsibility. Several factors make up proven responsi­ bility, and those can be developed in high school — good attendance, dependability, willingness to learn, productivity, and ability to work as a team player. "It's absolutely essential to have good attendance," he told the students." He advised students interested in trades to explore. "The opportunities are there for you. You've got good vocational education pro­ grams here," he said, adding that although the drafting equipment used in schools may be outdated, lhe drawing principles taught in class are needed before attempting computeraided design. Career opportunities are opening for the youngsters, he said. Industry is already feel­ ing worker shortages in some areas. A good tool and die maker can earn up to $50,000 a year, he said. "You're in a very lucrative position. There's a dwindling work force. The work force is aging. You've got opportunities that kids (graduating) today don't have." A special orientation session for parents of eighth graders will be held Wednesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in lhe high school lecture hall. The meeting Is designed to acquaint parents with the school and programs so they can help their children select classes. SPRING SPORTSWEAR SALE 20-35% off Casual Slacks All Dress Shirts $1999 $1499 Selected Casual Dress Slacks Values to $32.00 Long 81 Short Sleeve Dress Shirts Values to $30.00 Spring Plaid Shirts Castaway Shirts $1799 — ADDITIONAL - 25 OFF $12" Pravtously Marked Down Woman's and Men** Sportswear Boulevard Short Sleeve Woven Shirts • Reg. S25.00 Castaway® Jersey Knit Stripe Shirts Reg. $18.00 • STONEWASHED JEANS All T-Shirts All Jeans • TWILL SLACKS $999 Michigan, MSU. SaN Francisco. Beach Patterns $1599 Stone Washed. Fashion Styles. Cherokee All Suits & Sportcoats Spring Knit Shirts 50 OFF 38-46 - Regulars & Longs Alterations at Cost 20 OFF Short Sleeve Knits in Solids and Patterns MSU Jog Pants Final Clearance $12" Big ien Leader MSU Jog Pants Reg S25.00 $999 Selected Men’s Sport Shirts S-XL Values to S35.00 News Briefs • DENIM SKIRTS • SWEATERS • BLOUSES & SHIRTS • SUNDRESSES • L.S. WOVEN SHIRTS • WINTER JACKETS The fifth annual Spring Art Show, sponsored by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. May 5. The show will be held at a new loca­ tion, Hastings Middle School, in the west gym. The school is located on S. Broadway. The larger space will hold 84 crafters with 10-foot booths of handmade arts and crafts. The show will continue to be a juried show of crafters and merchandise. The chamber is still taking applica­ tions for booth spaces and interested per­ sons may contact the office at 945-2454. Many booths are already filled, but ap­ plications are still being taken for the re­ maining openings. Figures given for CROP Walk Local CROP Walk coordinator Dave Steeby has announced that funds raised in last foil's fund-raiser totaled $10,008. The walk was one of more than 100 such events in Michigan. The local effort translated into just over $2,500 being raised for Love Inc. of Barry County, or one-fourth of the total proceeds. Church World Service/CROP in Michign reported its most successful foad-ratsing year ever, as it collected $1,666,456, and there were more than 31,000 volunteer participants. Steeby said the 1990 CROP Walk in Hastings is scheduled to take place Sept. 30. For more information, call 765-3026. M-66 accident site changed Michigan State Police and Department of Transportation officials have decided to make two physical changes at the site of a number of accidents on M-66 in Nashville. One change calls for a white 40 mph sign to be moved bock so it can be seen before the yellow 20 mph advisory speed limit sign. The other involves a sign that reads "Except on a Right Turn” to be placed beneath the yield sign for south­ bound traffic. The investigation of the site came after two more accidents there last summer and chronic complaints from motorists. TK, Dalton kids ‘trouble shooting* Thomapple Kellogg and Delton high school auto mechanics students are tak­ ing part today in the Plymouth-AAA Trouble Shooting contest at lhe Allegan Vocational Technical Center. The students eventually will attempt io apply their skills from the classroom under the hood of a car in the competi­ tion. The 10 schools with the top scores on a written examination will compete in the "hands-on” state finals in Lansing May 10. The state’s best team then will be eligible to go on to the nationals June 16-18 in Washington D.C. Laks Odssa has contest for Clark The Lake Odessa Village general elec­ tion Monday win see one race, for the office of clerk. Julane K. Beglin and Leslie M. Rice are running for the post, which is being vacated by the retirement of Vera Kauf­ man, who served for 25 years. Lake Odessa’s village election is non­ partisan. Woodland ‘Classic* to close March 31 After 60 years of being owned by the same family in Woodland, Classic’s will close March 31. Proprietor Betty Curtis, daughter of original owners Herald and Lucy Classic, will close the confectionary store, which many patrons say is like stepping back into the 1950s. The business has featured an old soda fountain, an ice cream counter and can­ dy. When Herald Classic ran it, it was a pharmacy. Second transplant looks promising A second liver transplant is proving successful thus for for Joel Senters, son of former Lake Odessa residents Bret and Stephanie Senters. The boy was bom with missing or scarred bile ducts, a condition called biliary attesia. He was diagnosed in July 1988, when it was determined that he must find another functioning liver. The youngster received his first transplant in April 1989, but chronic re­ jection troubles sent him back on the waiting list for another transplant last September. After receiving the second transplant ia November, his jaundice is dinwritiiing, his kidneys have recovered and the liver is regenerating. Middleville OKs transit service Senior citizens in Middleville will still be able to use the Barry County Transit bus one day a week for three hours. The Village Council last week voted to subsidize the service in the wake of the aaaouncetnent that it would be dweowtinued in both MiddleviUe and Nmhville because of lack of ridership. The village will pay the transit service $120 per month until at least October, when a grant from the Michigan Depart­ meat of Transportation will be sought. Impetus for the move was provided by some residents of the Lincoln Meadows apartment complex. Benefit sot for cancer victims A benefit paacake breakfort for Sheri Vaadeabesg and Haas Davis has been scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17, at the Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley Road. Vandenberg, ctaughter of Robert and Roberta Wiereaga of Middleville, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease in Oc­ tober 1988. Davis, son of Sharon and ' Evert Deris JT Middleville, learned he hod the same disease in early January. Sheri, a 1982 graduate of Thonteppte Kellogg High School, is undergoing chenodterapy now and will have radia­ tion treatments in April. Hans, who graduated at TK in 1985, slatted hi* chemotherapy program earlier this month. Suggested donations for the breakfost are $3.75 for aduks and $2 for children. Essay contest winners named Three students al Hastings Middle School have been named local winners in "American A Me” essay contest, spon­ sored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Brandi Eye earned first place, Lori McKeough took second and Jcwufer Larabee weas third. All three wrote their entries m Larry Melendy’s history class. Brandi Eye’s entry now will advance to die state level of the competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigtei will be selected. The top 10 selections, which will be announced in May, will win U.S. savings bonds and plaques Mid win be honored al a banquet with Michigan's top governmental leaders. The judges in the final stage of the contest will include Gov. James Blan­ chard and Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths. The topic of this year’s essay was "America and Me — How We Will Work Together." NOTICE of NOMINATING PETITIONERS tar 1990 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: The Qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan. One school board member's term will expire on June 30,1990. Nominating petitions may be picked up In the Superinten­ dent's Office and must be filed with the Board Secertary or at the Superintendent's Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 9,1990. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions Is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 1990. „ _ SALLY A. ADAMS, Secretary Board of Education NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER G>// 948-8051 fr>...SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 8,1990 — Page 13 Mina Babcock is Miss Delton Mina Babcock, a freshman at Delton Kellogg High School who has dreams of becoming a lawyer or a doctor, has been nam­ ed Miss Delton and will reign during that community's Founders Weekend activities in August. Fourtcen-year-old Mina is the youngest to ever hold the title. The Miss Delton honor us­ ed to be reserved for high school seniors until the rules were recently adjusted to allow all Delton high school students to vie for the title. Mina is the daughter of Mel and Cindy Powell and Bud and Sheri Babcock. ' Active in cheerleading, volleyball and soft­ ball, Mina has received many academic awards. She was on the honor roll all through Middle School and received the President's Fitness Award. Baptized at age 10, Mina attends Cedar Creek Bible Church where she occasionally plays piano, participates in plays and likes to work in the nursery. She has been a volunteer fund-raiser for CROP and Big Broters/Big Sisters. She par­ ticipated in the CROP Walk to raise money for hunger and a bowl-a-thon for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. During the Miss Delton Pageant Friday night in the Delton high school auditorium, the 10 contestants were asked to use three words to describe themselves and Mina described herself as enthusiastic, honest and loving. She said she considers it an honor to be named Miss Delton and looks forward to be­ ing involved in programs to teach children good moral values. In her introductory speech, Mina said it isn’t necessary to use drugs or alcohol to be high on life. All a person needs is self­ confidence, high goals and the will to achieve, she told the audience. In Middle School, she won a “Just Say No” poster contest using a theme of “Drug Abuse is Death Excuse.” Miss Delton’s alternate is Heather Vachon. Other members of the court are Nikki Daven­ port. Denise Noto and Michelle Moline. Mina and Michelle are best friends and both were nominated for Miss Delton by their freshman class, said Mina's step-father Mel This is Newspapers in Education Week 4th graders read between lines Bylines, cutlines and headlines will be familiar words to students In Pat Markle's class by the end of lhe week. Her fourth grade students at Central Elementary in Hasting, are ra1ionweek,spaper! “ Of *helr ^n0lisfl Issson in celebration of Newspapers In EduAlong with learning about components, terminology and function of newspapers, stu­ dents will make their own booklets, cutting out specific parts of a newspaper and may even create their own. •I like to do this every year,- said Markle. It's a tool. They should know how io read II I think it's very .very Important to know the services provided in the newspaper and that it is a good source of reference. ■More and more in education, we're trying to teach lite skills, and this is a life skin reading a newspaper.* Michigan University, will be giving her senior recital March 16. ' She has participated in many performing groups at WMU and is a member of the Gold Company, the Opera Workshop and Universi­ ty Corale. Swartout was chosen as soloist in the per­ formance of Ralph Vaughn-Williams’ Mass in G Minor. Her professor in voice has been Thomas Hardie. Jeffry Gregory has been studying with Har­ die for 2'4 years at WMU. Gregory was prompted to seriously study voice because of his popularity al concerts he performed as a hobby. He has sang in Washington D.C.. Canada, Chicago. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. His earlier singing was primarily religious. Now both he and Swartout have been focusing on opera. Tickets for the Hastings concert are $5 per person and include a reception with dessert. The dessert is being provided by the ladies of the choir of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Tickets may be purchased at te door or for reserved seating mail a check, made out to Thomapple Arts Council Musical, to 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, ML 49058. This event te made possible with the support of te Michigan Council for te Arts. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Powell. “They were all special,” he said of the Miss Delton nominees. “All these girls could be representative of Miss Delton.” /umuAafby... Mark 0. Christtnsan of Edward D. Jonas * Co. Look at the tax sheltering of your IRA for the long term your IRA. the benefit of deferring those taxes as long as possible can be easily ignored, but consider the illustrated investment results on the chan. The comparison is based on a hypothetical taxpayer in the 28 percent A soprano, tenor and pianist will combine talents for a “Three in the Afternoon” con­ cert. sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County, in Hastings on Sunday, March 18. The event starts at 3 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center. Musicians Alecn Pocock. pianist; Monica Joy Swartout, soprano; and Jeffry Gregory, tenor; will be featured during the concert, which will include light, classical numbers. Each will perform solos and Gregory and Swartout will sing a duel. Aleen Pocock is currently on the faculty of Kalamazoo and Nazareth colleges and Kalamazoo College Music Center. She earned a bachelor of music degree at University of Colorado and a master of music degree in piano performance al Western Michigan University. She has studied during summers with James Dick and Jeanette Haien at Festival Institute of Round Top, Tx. and with Anthony di Bona Ventura, chairman of the piano department at Boston University. Pocock has been active as a pianist for guest artists, faculty and student recitals in Southwestern Michigan. She is director of the Capriccio Chamber Orchestra and pianist with the Kalamazoo Symphony. Monica Swartout, a student at Western Mina Babcock will reign as the 1990 Miss Delton. FINANCIAL (Editor's note: This is lhe last of a two-part series on IRA changes.) The Tax Reform Act of 1986 made some unreasonable changes in the rules governing IRA contributions. One thing it didn’t change, however, is the long-term advantage of taxdeferred eamings. Investment flexibility is an oftenoverlooked benefit to your IRA tax shelter. Under lhe IRA shelter, you’re free to ex­ change assets among investments or among mutual funds with various investment objec­ tives. None of these exchanges are taxed. Oitside your IRA, each exchange constitutes a sale and repurchase, and any gain must be reported and taxed that year. Octside an IRA, you also pay taxes each year on any income and gains your in­ vestments earn whether you take or reinvest them. Inside your IRA. all eamings and in­ come are allowed to grow and income are allowed to grow and compound tax deferred. No taxes are due until you begin withdrawal. Then, you pay taxes only on the amount you withdraw. If you're in a lower tax bracket at retirement, that could mean additional tax savings. ^Because eventually taxes will be due on Thomapple Arts Council sponsors March 8 concert bracket who deposits $2,000 each year into an IRA earning a reasonable 9 percent total return. In 30 yean, by deferring taxes, that annual IRA deposit has compounded into a retirement fund worth $315,674. The same investment, with raxes paid each year when due, would be worth only $188,846, $126,828 less. If you choose to withdraw the entire $315,674 at retirement, federal income taxes would amount to $88,389. Still, your after-tax nest egg would be $227,285, or $38,439 times more than you would have if you paid taxes each year and left the rest to compound. Of course, unless there was an immediate need for a total lump-sum withdrawal, basic financial logic dictates you leave the money alone and take withdrawals as required. In this way, not only are your withdrawals tax­ able onlv when you take them but also the bale, ui your IRA continues to grow and ca .^jund tax deferred. '"here is no question that Congress has eliminated an immediate tax benefit to thousands of responsible wage earners by de­ nying them an IRA deduction. That does not mean, however, that the benefit of the long­ term tax shelter is gone. Even if your $2,000 annual IRA contribution no longer qualifies as a tax deduction, consider the future benefits of its tax shelter. The numbers say you’ll be glad you did. IRA VS. TAXABLE RETURNS The Woodland postmaster, Isla DeVries, has announced the post office counter will not be open Saturdays starting March 10. This change also applies to all other type 11 and type 13 post offices in the United Slates. However, the lobby will be open longer hours so post office box holders can pick up mail from their boxes. The new lobby Satur­ day hours will be from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (The lobby was previously locked at 11 a.m. on Saturday.) This is the only change in post office hours. All weekday hours remain lhe same. For lhe convenience of Woodland post of­ fice patrons, stamps will be sold at Woodland Centre on Saturdays only. The first 1990 Lakewood Ministerial Association “round-robin” Lenten Service was held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday evening, March 4. The church was so full extra chairs had to be add­ ed at the back for the service. Kilpatrick minister, the Rev. George Speas, led singing of several choruses and some hymns. Organ music was provided by Bar­ bara Dalton, and Nadine Speas played the piano. Stacy Foley sang a special, “Was Your Morning Like This?” to a taped accompani­ ment, and Brandy Goodcmoot sang “Angels Watching Over Me,” also to taped music. The Rev. Ben Ridder of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church gave a message about Christian repose. Several other ministers attended the service, and people from many churches were at lhe meeting. Refreshments were served in the church fellowship hall after the closing prayer. Next week, March 11, the combined “round-robin” Lenten service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road nor­ theast of Woodland. This will be the first inter-denominational service at Zion since the new organ was installed at that church. The Rev. Bob Kersten of Woodland United Methodist Church will be the speaker. All six of the round-robin Sunday evening series will include refreshments and fellowship follow­ ing the program. Marvin and Ella Kantner recently returned to their Woodland home after spending a month in Florida. While there, they finalized the purchase of a winter home at Inglewood and moved into it. Until they could get into their newly purchased property, they spent a few days with Marvin’s sister in Bradenton. They spent most of the time in Florida shop­ ping for lhe home and making minor changes in the decor and appliances for their taste and convenience. Their daughter, Tamara Seyster, flew down from Grand Rapids and spent a few days with them, and they were able to see Marvin’s uncle while they were in the south. The Kantners got home during the bad weather late in February and had to wait for their son to clear their Davenport Road driveway before they could unload their car. Ella said travel conditions were absolutely dreadful coming up through Indiana that weekend, and they stopped and spent an extra night near Fort Wayne rather than drive far­ ther in near white-out conditions on slippery roads. She also said they say more than 50 cars off the highway in Indiana and several semi-trucks turned over or jack-knifed. Their poodle, Tootsie, went with them to Florida for the first time, traveled well and enjoyed the trip. Jim and Jan Speas Hulett, their two boys and two girls including one less than two mon­ ths old, spent the weekend at the Woodland home of her parents. George and Nadine Speas. They attended Kilpatrick Church Sun­ day morning. The Huletts now live in Detroit where he is employed by the Salvation Army. The Woodland School Alumni Association Banquet Committee met Feb. 26 at the Woodland Village Hall. Joyce Weinbrecht, association president, said the speakers for each class, the toastmaster and the menu arc now set. Frank Townsend and the Habitat for Humanity group will prepare and serve the meal. Cunningham's Floral and Gift Shop will provide flowers and decorations. The next committee meeting will be Mon­ day, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. al the Woodland Village Hall. All committee members will be needed at that meeting, as invitations will be addressed. Some addresses are still missing, especially that of Jack Smith, who is not the son of Orlo Smith. This is a very confusing situation as both Jack Smith alumni of Woodland have lived in Sunfield. If anyone knows how to contact the Jack Smith whose address is missing, please contact Shirley Kilmer. Woodland Lions Club met at Woodland Townehouse Feb. 27. Twelve members were present. Tom Niethamer did not present the planned slide program because the business of the club lasted until late. They planned the an­ nual men’s Lenten breakfast, which will be held at the Woodland Lions den Saturday, March 31, at 7 a.m. Cliff and Karen Swift Byington and their daughters, Kayla, age 5, and Summer, age 214, are now staying at the home of George and Dorothy Schaibly. Their log cabin in the woods near Vermontville was destroyed by fire in mid-February, and they lost everything they owned. They had no insurance. Cliff Byington is the Woodland substitute rural letter carrier and he also works as a builder and contractor and with Stowell Con­ struction Company. Kathy Stowell has planned an open house/shower for the benefit of the Byington family. They need everything but dotes. Furniture, dishes, kitchen equipment and sup­ plies. towels and bedding, food staples or any other item, new or used, or cash will be welcome. The party will be at the new Woodland Township Hall/Fire Station on Saturday, March 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is in­ vited to drop by, say hello to the Byingtons, have a cup of coffee and a dessert, and perhaps leave a contribution for the home the family will have to buy or build in the next few months. They are looking for an already built home or land on which to re-build and hope to make a decision in the next few weeks. Later this spring, Dorothy Schaibly plans to hold a Byington family benefit garage sale. They will select any items they can use from whatever is donated to the sale and the rest will be sold, with the cash going to the family. If persons interested in helping the family are unable to get to lhe party at the fire station, they can take items to the Schaibly farm on M-43 any time until the sale. Rod and Sue Pepper and their children and Jim and Kathy Stowell and their children spent Friday and Saturday nights at a motel in Grand Rapids for a “get-away weekend.” They enjoyed the swimming pool, hot tub and eating meals out. An organ fund benefit breakfast will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Satur­ day from 7 to 10 a.m. This is one of a series of monthly breakfasts that have been greatly en­ joyed by those who have attended. Ham and egg casserole, sweet rolls, orange juice and coffee are provided. Sweet rolls can also be purchased to cany out. A free-will offering is taken. The public is invited. Betty Curtis has recently announced she will close Classic's and retire at the end of March. Her father, Herald Classic, bought a Woodland confectionary store in 1930 and it was operated by his mother until he moved to Woodland in 1934 and added a pharmacy. Classic’s Drugs included a very popular soda fountain famous throughout Michigan for huge ice cream cones. After her father's death. Curtis continued to operate the soda fountain and handled newspapers, greeting cards, candy and hand­ made items on consignment. Everyone in the Lakewood area will be sorry to sec the store close and to lose the only remaining old-fashioned soda fountain in the area. Woodlanders will also lose their tradi­ tional “running-into people and exchanging news" spot, but they all wish Betty a happy retirement. After 56 years. Classics will be sorely missed. Monica Joy Swartout and Jeffry Gregory will sing at the “Three in the Afternoon" concert in Hastings on Sunday, March 18. Gun Lake used to test state’s new policy, programs by Kathleen Scott ’’On a statewide basis, the popularity of and the Associated Press reservations has been increasing annually," YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - It's already Zurburg said Wednesday. Last year, more too late to book a camping spot for Mem­ than 75,000 reservations were taken -- an all­ orial Day or the Fourth of July at the Gun time high. Lake Unit of Yankee Springs State Park. Zurburg said park managen may increase Unless, of course, you want to gamble and gradually the penrentige of reserved campsites wait in line for a shot at one of 50 remaining in the years to come, but said it is unlikely campsites. the park system will ever move toward re­ The reservation book is full, even though serving 100 percent of its sites. the reservation policy for all state parks has "We will Mill be able to receive te drop-in jpat changed camper or unplanned camper, but there will Gun Lake was ahead of lhe times. Last be (fewer) sites available to them,” Zurburg year, te modem Barry County campground said. wu used as a trial spot for the new policy, Judging from camper response, the Yankee which upped the total number of reserveable Springs manager seems to think te reserva­ campsites from 50 to 75 percent tion increase was a good move. A new computer program, used to take "We did find that te higher number was reservations, wu also developed at the park generally well accepted by te public," said by part-time employee Ed Swieter, who Converse, who has been with te Yankee teaches math and computers at Martin High Springs campground for 18 years. School. Gun Lake has 212 camping sites. Two The computer system has tremendously re­ hundred of those are considered adequate, lhe duced paperwork, said Yankee Springs man­ other 12 are corner lots or not fully equipped, ager Kyle Convene. Now being used at state but are still rented out, he said. Of the 200 parks in Warren and Grand Haven, te pro­ sites, ISO will be up for reservations. The Deep Lake Unit, a rustic campground grams are expected to be added to seven more teate parks next year, he said. that makes up the rest of Yankee Springs Beginning this year, the state is allowing State park, has 120 sites. But reservations are park managers to take reservations on more not accepted there, he said, because the facil­ than half their campsites, meaning that it ity is not manned on an 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. viU be harder than ever for lhe spontaneous basis. In addition to the two full holidays, te camper to find a spot, especially in te more weekend before July 4 is full, while the popular parks. weekend after has only 24 vacancies. The An estimated 75 percent of Michigan's 80 weekend of June 23 to 24, which is two state parks with campsites have already in­ weeks before the Fourth, is half full, he said. creased te percentage of sites they will re­ "We're holding to 75 percent (at Gun serve for campers, many of whom begin planning their trips just after New Year's, Lake), unless we find that we have an over­ load building up on weekends," said said Hank Zurburg, acting chief of the Converse. "I think we’ve got a pretty good Department of Natural Resources* parks divi­ handle on it after last year." sion. Converse said he heard some complaints "We're finding out that our users are treat­ about the policy, but that doesn't surprise ing us like they're treating other accommoda­ tions,*' Zurburg said. "They want assurance that when they get to their destination, there will be a campsite available." Since the mid-1970s, state paries have been required to limit reservations to half their sites, Zurburg said. The policy was designed jo evenly accommodate those who plan their /acations and others who set up camp at the spur of te moment. him. "Whenever there’s a change, you're going lo hear grumbling." he said. "It's going to mean that people are going to have to think more about reservations if they want to be assured of a site." Some campers have never made reserva­ tions, he said. But with the new policy, that Now, as camping becomes even more popular for vacations, park managers are be­ ing allowed to adjust the reservation percent­ age according to their park's needs, Zurburg may change. "They’ll have to make reservations if they want to camp," he said. "My advice would be to plan ahead and call ahead, either to make a reservation or to find out if all sites are said. taken." Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER can...948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 8, 1990 Court News Delton defendant jailed for possession of drugs A Delton man charged with possession of methamphetamines was sentenced last week to serve three months in the Barry County Jail. Calvin A. Addison, 24, also was ordered to spend the next three years on probation for the felony offense. Addison was arrested in connection with possession the drug, commonly known as "crystal" at Pleasant Lake in Barry Township in January 1989. At sentencing last week, defense attorney Frank Nerit told the court Addison has no previous felony offenses on his record and is working regularly. "He has a chance to be a productive citizen with a job," Nerit said. The attorney asked for a light sentence or work release. Judge Thomas S. Eveland said he was con­ cerned Addison had five previous misde­ meanor offenses, including possession of open intoxicants and driving while impaired. "Alcohol kills more people each year than drugs do," Eveland said. "But Mr. Addison, to his credit, has lots of things going for him." "I hope what he is going for isn't destroyed by lhe use of controlled substances," the judge said. Addison was given work release during his three-month jail stay. He also was ordered to pay S300 in court costs, S300 in fines and to perform 75 hours of community service. Addison was directed to have alcohol and substance abuse counseling. In other court business: •A Hastings man stopped for drunken driv­ ing after drinking beer at a friend's house pleaded guilty last week to a reduced charge of second-offense drunken driving. Gregory C. Grate, 28, of 350 Willitts Road, pleaded guilty last week in Barry County Circuit Court to that offense in ex­ change for the dismissal of the more serious felony offense of third-offense drunken driv­ ing. A misdemeanor charge of driving with a revoked license also will be dismissed when Grate is sentenced March 28. Grate, who said his driving was "impaired" at the time, said he had drunk eight to 10 will be dismissed when Timothy S. Bolen is beers at a friend's house in about five hours before he was arrested by Barry County sher­ iffs deputies. Grate was previously convicted of drunken driving in March 1989 in Grand Rapids. He now faces up to one year in jail or prison plus fines. He remains free on bond. sentenced April 18 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Bolen. faces up to two and a half years in prison plus fines for the felony offense. Bolen admitted he and a friend took the snowmobile Dec. 28 from a shed at a home along Gun Lake. They loaded the vehicle into the back of Bolen's friend's truck and drove to Bolen's home before riding the snowmobile. Bolen remains free on bond awaiting sen­ tencing. •A Martin man who helped steal a snow­ mobile in December pleaded guilty last week to a reduced charge of attempted larceny over SI 00. More serious charges of larceny over S100 Property dispute settled at new mental health building site A property line dispute between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and a Hastings area couple has been resolved out of court. Board Chairman Ted McKelvey said the county has agreed to allow Richard and Ruth Hinckley to have about six feet of land that borders county property where the new Men­ tal Health day treatment facility is being built near Algonquin Lake. Hinckley had put up barbed wire fence on what he thought was his property line, but ac­ tually shaved off about two acres of county property, McKelvey said. He said Hinckley started a lawsuit against lhe county when he was asked to take down the fence. But after Hinckley had it surveyed the difference between the county survey and the results of Hinckley's surveyor was only about six feet instead of several acres so an out-of-court settlement was reached. In the settlement. Hinckley agreed to take down the fence and the county agreed to relin­ quish the six feet of property plus give him some trees that were slated to be removed to allow for a recreational area for patients, McKelvey said. The county's surveyor and Hinckley's surveyor started from different points, said McKelvey in explaii.mg the differences in the two. The dispute did “not hold the building up much," said McKelvey. When the boundary problem first surfaced, the septic system and parking lot were rearranged at the site, he said. The mental health building is nearly completed, he added. Five Hastings teens arrested in high school burglary by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Five Hastings teen were arrested Saturday night on burglary charges after breaking open a skylight to enter Hastings High School. Arraigned this week in 56th District Court were: •Richard K. Fogel, 19, of 4260 Fighter Road. •Todd M. Harr, 17, of 2752 Chippewa Trail. •Thomas C. Neil, 17, of 2675 Coburn Road. •Marc C. Waller, 17, of 636 W. Walnut Si. •Thomas J. Ward, 17, of 706 W. Grand St. All five face identical breaking and entering charges and were released on bond. The burglary was discovered shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday by Hastings Police on patrol near the high school. Only one was arrested in the building, lead- ing police to believe they foiled lhe burglary. "They could have done a lot of damage," said Hastings Depuiy Police Chief Mike Leedy. "Fortunately, our guys, with help from the county and the state, were able to contain the situation. "The school is lucky," he said. "They could have done a lot of damage if they had gotten inside." Sgt. Cliff Morse and Reserve Officer Rick Olmstead spotted a young man near the south side of the building. When the youth saw po­ lice. he turned and ran. Police saw a second youth, radioed for as­ sistance and followed the teens. Two were taken into custody in the woods south of the school. One had tried to hide in a drain, po­ lice said. Additional officers from the Hastings Po­ lice, Barry County Sheriffs Department and Michigan State Police arrived and searched the building and grounds. 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Police found several pieced of broken plastic from the overhead skylight on the floor. Both the upper and lower portion of the panel had been broken oul Several of the teens said the group did not intend on breaking into the building, but one admitted they talked about "messing up" the school library. Police said a knife was taken from one of the teens and alcohol was confiscated from the group. Deputies said one of the teens was carrying a small amount of marijuana and a pipe. Middleville man loses life in two-car crash by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An accident on 84th Street near Kalamazoo Avenue Thursday afternoon in Kent County took the lives of two men, one from Middleville. Jack Dee Cramer, 47, of 2710 Norris Road, Middleville was pronounced dead at the scene of the 3:25 p.m. crash, said Deputy Tom Hillen, traffic investigator for the Kent County Sheriffs Department. 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Call 945-9306 for appointment. of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Police Beat Deputies probe van theft, accident THORNAPPLE TWP. - Barry County Sheriffs deputies continue to investigate lhe reported theft of a van last week that was found overturned aol abandoned in a ditch the same night The 1979 blue and white Ford van was reported stolen from the 8000 block of 108th St. on Feb. 26, according to Deputy Sgt. Dave Oakland. Less than an hour earlier, Michigan State Police found the vehicle lying on its side on Chief Noonday Road, nearly one mile west of Yankee Springs Road. The driver, who abandoned the vehicle after the accident, had been driving west on Chief Noonday, ran off the north side of the roadway into a ditch and struck a tree. The van rolled down the embankment, overturned and landed on its side. Authorities found a full unopened case of beer in the van, plus several additional unopened cans of beer and many empty beer cans. Police also found a used medical syringe and a wooden "billy club" in the vehicle. The driver apparently kicked in a side windshield to exit the vehicle, police said. A passerby on his way to work saw lhe accident about 11:15 p.m. Feb. 25 and noticed one man and one woman at the scene. He reported the accident to slate police. The owner told deputies the van had been parked in front of the home with the keys in lhe car. No one in lhe home heard the van leave the area. The witness told police he saw a jeep and a yellow and black Camera parked near the overturned van. The man at the accident scene is described as between 25 to 30 year old, 6-fooc 2-inches tall, 180 pounds with short, dark brown hair. He may have had a beard and was wearing coveralls. The woman also is between 25 and 30 years old with dark brown, shoulder length hair, weighing between 120 and 140 pounds. She was wearing a short black fur coat and either a dress or a skirt Owners told police they had no idea where lhe beer or the medical syringe found in the van came from. The 20-inch billy club was confiscated is an illegal weapon and destroyed. The case remains open and under investigation. Home burglarized while owners away CASTLETON TWP. - Authorities are investigating the theft of over $3,300 in February from a home north of Nashville. Satellite dish equipment, stereo audio and videocassette equipment, telephones and a citizen's band radio were among the items taken in the burglary. Residents were out of state when burglar broke into lhe home in the 1200 block of South Clark Road. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Mamie Mills said the burglar broke through a rear door to enter lhe home. A motion detector located outside the home, which is supposed to light up the area if a person moves nearby, had been disconnected. Authorities are unsure when the burghry took place, but believe it happened between Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. A relative saw two unfamiliar cars parked in the driveway Feb. 20, Mills said. Other items taken include frozen food, beer, a desk calculator, a television, and several remote controls. The case remains open. Driverheid for alcohol use HASTINGS - A motorist was injured Sunday after hitting a car stopped for a stoplight and going on to crash into a utility pole. Michael S. Kuiphof, 31, of 2303 Ryan Road, Hastings was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the 2 a.m. accident on West State Street at Broadway. Kuiphof, who was not wearing a seat belt, received citations for drunken driving and driving without a seal belt after the accident Hastings Police Sgt. Cliff Morse said a car driven by Scott M. Reid, 20, was eastbound oa Stale Street, had stopped for the flashing red light and was waiting for traffic to clear. Kuiphof, who also was driving east oa State Street, struck the left rear fender of Reid's vehicle. Kuiphof continued through the intersection, crossed the center line and struck the pole oa the southeast comer of State and Broadway. Neither Reid, of 11453 Carlisle Highway, Nashville, or a passenger in hia car were injured, police said. Both were wearing seat belts. Struck motorist cttod for illogal driving HASTINGS - A motorist who told authorities he stopped by a cemetery io "relieve” himself received a ticket for driving with a suspended license. He also got his car stuck. Barry County Deputy Sheriffs oa patrol Saturday aaw the 1978 Pontiac ia Ml Calvary Cemetery at Cook and Green streets. Sgt. Dave Oakland said the car was off lhe main drive and appeared to be stuck. One man and two women were in the car. Driver Jimmy Rosenberg, 19, said he had picked up the women in Hastings and had slopped at the cemetery to urinate. But he pulled the car too far off the rood and became stuck. Rotenberg, of 923 N. Jefferson St., Hastings, said earlier he had been at a party and had driven friends home who hod had too much to drink. Oakland checked Rosenberg's driving record ud found his license had been Hia two 18-year-old passengers, however, held valid driver's 'icenses, Oakland said. Rosenberg received a citation for driving with a suspended license. Hastings Wrecker wu called to remove the vehicle. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) BANNER Call 9488051 to SUBSCRIBE! Escapee to be tried as an adult by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Stqff Writer NASHVILLE - A 16-year-old runaway rrom a youth home, who allegedly raped a pregnant woman and took her and her nephew hostage, will be tried as an adult on several charges. Daniel Lee Mooney, who left Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near Albion on Feb. 27, was arraigned last Thursday in 56th District Court in Hastings on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, armed robbery and two counts of kidnapping. The charges carry a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Mooney, originally from St. Ignace, wu arrested Feb 28 in Nashville, hours after the crime spree began south of town. Mooney broke into at least two homes and a garage earlier that day near Clark Road and Maple Grove Road, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Ken DeMott. "Prior to that, he stole a car at Sun­ Commonwealth and put it into a ditch in the Vermontville area," DeMott said. Mooney hitched a ride to Nashville and broke into a garage and spent the night before breaking into lhe homes Feb. 28. At lhe second home, Mooney threw a rock through a window, opened it and entered the building, DeMott said. When a 25-year-old female resident of the home returned home from grocery shopping with her young nephew, Mooney confronted them. Armed with a .223 caliber rifle stolen in an earlier burglary, Mooney allegedly locked lhe 6-year-old boy in a closet, held the gun on the woman - who was seven months' pregnant - and raped her, DeMott said. The teen demanded money, uking about $70 from the woman, police said. He then farced her and her 6-year-old nephew into the woman's car and drove into Nashville to the Maple Valley Standard gu station at 240 S. Main St The woman, who does not smoke, pretended to buy cigarettes for her attacker, walked into the store and asked co-owner Anae Taylor to call the police. Station manager Hal Noble distracted Mooney, and the victim took her nephew from lhe rear seat of the car. Mooney fled the scene in the victim's stolen four-door Chevrolet Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koelje spotted them in town and chased them to Philadel­ phia Street, where the teen struck a tree and abandoned lhe car, police said. He was captured shortly afterward by Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Authorities said Mooney, who had run away from Surr Commonwealth twice before, wu at lhe home under the direction of the Department of Social Services. Mooney, who has an extensive juvenile record, was ordered last week by District Judge Gary Holman to undergo a psychiatric examination at the Ypsilanti Center for Forensic Psychiatry. Haslings attorney David Dimmers, who was appointed by the court to represent Mooney, requested the tests. The psychiatric examination is scheduled for today in Ypsilanti. Holman denied bond for Mooney. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-03-15.pdf b68fa404eef318b3b2a4cbb489fedf9b PDF Text Text News Briefs State police honors' two life savers See Story, Page 2 / ^From Time to Time’' returns this week An inside view of a drug bust See Page 5 See Story, Page 3 i Final travelogue of season slated Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The The final in the series of six travelogues sponsored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the Central School Auditorium. The film will be on “The Spirit of New England," with Willis Butler nar­ rating. Butler is a longtime broadcaster and photographer. The travelogue will focus on six states, Maine, Connecticut, New Hamp­ shire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island. Buller attempts to capture the historic significance of the region, along with the spirit of being “Yankees." Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any Kiwanian. Hastings VOLUME 135. NO. 11 Banner THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 1990 Education In ’90a topic of moating by David T. Young Editor Property tax assessments are undergoing controversial changes in Michigan, and Hastings will find it difficult to escape them, the City Council was told Monday night Officials from the firm hired to do the assessing here this year were on hand to explain procedures that led to final figures in tax notices sent out in the city earlier this ‘Last Suppar* aat for Sunday night A dramatic presentation of “The Last Supper" will be given at 7 p.m. Sunday at Peace United Methodist Church near Nashville. The drama will be presented by lay men and women of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Il will be a still drama, portraying the final evening of the life of Christ, focusing on Jesus’ statement "One of you shall betray me." Nearly 40 people, with roles in makeup, acting, lighting and props, will take part in the drama, which was writ­ ten by a United Methodist minister. Ernes; K. Emurian, in 1954. t he Delton church started doing the drama in 1972 and each year makes it a part of its Lenten activities. The drama also will be performed April 13 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. month. George Bratcher, head of Consolidated Governmental Service of Kalamazoo, said the The Thomapple River, which creeled Tuesday, is covering portions of Tyden Park in Hastings. Upriver, at Thomapple Lake, two families have been evacuated by the Red Cross. Family to benefit from planned dinner Floods rout two families A benefit chili dinner for the family of leukemia victim Steve Walters, 30 of Delton, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. March 23, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. A freewill offering will be accepted at the dinner. Wallers currently is in Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago after receiving a bone marrow transplant last month. Donations also may be placed in a cannister at the First of America Bank in Delton. J-Ad Graphics News Services Two families have been evacuated from their Thomapple Lake homes and more may be relocated if mid-week rain forecasts hold true. The two families, one with four young children and another with senior citizens, are being sheltered in a motel by the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross, said Don Turner, the chapter's director. "The latest weather reports of thunder­ storms and heavy rains are not encouraging," Turner said Wednesday afternoon. "The chap­ ter has arranged for resident transportation and lodging if it should become necessary." Concert planned for 3 p.m. Sunday » Workshop slated on blacksmiths A free blacksmith workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Charlton Park, midway between Nashville and Hastings off M-79. Participants will spend most of the time morking on a project. Each will have an opportunity to have a hands-on experience making a small hook. Glenn Ludwick, a volunteer who is the blacksmith at the park's special events, will conduct the workshop. He held a workshop at the park in October and this session is expected to be an extension ol that program. . Larry Hollenbeck, Civil Defense director for the county, recorded a 7.35-foot water level on the Thomapple River. Flood stage is 7 feet Besides having a high water level, Thornapple Lake, which is a widened section of the river, was covered with ice until Tuesday night, Turner said. An east wind blew water to the northwest side, where the two evacuated families and others live in Pleasant Shores. "The river reading at Tyden Park really doesn't help people along the lake," said Turner, explaining that many of the homes on the lake are lower. Sm FLOOD, Page 6 state tax commission is getting tougher on local assessors' practices, which has left a lot of people throughout the state angry about assessment increases. "Clearly, assessing is changing in this state," Bratcher said. "This is the ugliest, meanest, most everything year I've seen. Just doing what we (assessors) had to do to get by is no longer acceptable." While talking about what his firm did in Hastings this year, he said, "The question isn't what is permissable, the question is «t>at's appropriate." Bratcher said Consolidated Governmental Service worked with platted areas, or neighborhoods, rather than just apply a flat rate to "break the cycle" of inappropriate assessing practices in the past. Assessments also were based on sales. "Assessing is so full of old wives' tales and misunderstandings," he said. "You've heard stories. You have to understand we weren’t out to get anybody. I’ve done what I could to to make them (assessments in Hastings) as uniform as possible." There have been some rumblings about the tax notices sent out to local residents this year. Some claim that while they were raised as much as 25 percent, others were not increased at all. But Bratcher pointed out that of the nearly 2,600 properties assessed, only 40 people thus far have scheduled appeals with the Board of Review. "In a city this size, 40 people will go to the Board of Review because they don’t have anything else to do," Bratcher said. "It would have been very easy to, say, give a flat (increase) rate of 8 percent for everyone, but George Bratcher, principal of Consolidated Government Service, looked somewhat like a teacher giving a lesson when he explained assessing pro­ cedures at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday night. that's not the right thing to do." He said that the procedure of assessing according to neighborhoods is fair and uniform. Consolidated Governmental Service was hired to do the city’s assessing in January in the wake of the resignation of City Assessor Walt Mesik in November. When it was suggested that the city now is paying for assessing sins of the past, Mayor Mary Lou Gray said Mesik "brought the office a long way, but there still was a lot to be done." Council Member Franlkin Campbell said, "I don’t think we have to be intimidated by state tax officials. The system’s not fair.” He suggested that a statewide reappraisal be conducted. Bratcher answered, "Il's not just Hastings or Barry County. Il's statewide. There's some unfairness, but the entire state has to be brought up to date." He added that the sate has quietly taken over some units of government for inappropriate assessing practice Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said he had a problem understanding the procedure in which some neighborhood properties are not increased because there are no sales to base them on. "I see some unfairness sooner or later," he said. Russ Doty, chairman of the Board of Review, said, "Our job is to represent the individual taxpayer. We're not interested in how you do it. Our interest is in correcting Sm ASSESSMENT*. 6 Hastings couple to celebrate diamond anniversary Road millage Gregory has been studying voice at WMU for 2 VS years and has performed in Canada, Washington D.C., Chicago, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Tickets, at S5 per person, may be pur­ chased at the door. The price includes a reception and dessert after the concert. More News Briefs appear on Page 6 PRICE 25’ Hired firm’s assessing practices here explained Mike Gall, senior employee develop­ ment consultant for Steelcase Lx., will talk about “Educating for the ’90s" at a town meeting in Hastings Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. The session will be held at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Gall will discuss wliat it will take for today's children to join the work force of the 1990s The meeting is sponsored by the Education Action Group of the Barry County Futuring Committee. A “Three in the Afternoon" concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday al the Em­ manuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., in Hastings. The concert, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council, will feature light classical music. Included will be a vocal, a piano solo and a duet with pianoe accompaniment. The musicians are Alcen Pocock, pianist: Monica Joy Swartout, soprano; and Jeffry Gregory, tenor. Pocock. a Nazareth College faculty member, is director of the Cappricio Chamber Orchestra and a pianist with the Kalamazoo Symphony. Swartout, a Western Michigan University student, will give her senior recital Friday night. J . A Hastings couple gives good advice to young couples heading to the wedding altar. “Vou’ve gotta mean it,” said Dale -dlihan. “There’s got to be give and take,” added his wife. Evelyn. Take heed. They should know. Dale and Evelyn, both nearly 94, have been making their marriage work for 75 years, an anniversary that will be celebrated March 24 when their four children, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren will gather in their honor. “Young people today don't mean it when they get married," said Dale. “We just meant it when we got married. We both wanted to make it go All marriages could be made to go if people would try. When something came up. we just talked it over." And what’s Evelyn’s view for success? “I think mostly staying at home nights and minding my own business." she said with a playful grin. But, she admits mischeviously, that she loved Dale — “maybe because I could boss him!" The spry pair have been independent Hastings Township residents at 549 Meadow Lane for 14 years, moving here after a life of working side by side in one trade or another, here anc there. Both were born in 1896, and both have the aim of living in the 19th. 20th and 21st centuries. Eva, as she is known, was bom in Blan­ chard. Michigan to Frank and Edith Burt. Dale was born in Helena. Ohio, to Jesse and Eliza Callihan. Dale’s middle name. McKinley, derives from the fact that he is President William McKinley’s second cousin. Eva and Dale attended high school in Ed­ more. Dale reached the 11th grade before quitting school to work in Ohio and Eva reached the 12th grade before quitting to marry Dale upon his return from Ohio. The couple started married life as employees of the Sacks Farm in Edmore dur­ ing the days of the horse and buggy. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Alma where they both began a career in the baking business; Dale handled the baking and Eva did the books and handled the deliveries — initial­ ly with a horse and buggy and later by truck. They found success in the baking business, eventually owning bakeries in Flushing, Marion and Saginaw and in Douglas, Arizona where they lived for part of their lives. tn the depression years of the early thirties, they owned and operated an 88-acre general products farm in the Saginaw Valley at must be split with cities and villages Chesaning. That farm was home base for the Callihan clan from 1930 until 1975, when Dale and Eva moved to their present home in Hastings. As Eva and Dale were approaching 60 years of age, they set out in search of a new challenge. They staked a mining claim on two miles of the Graham Mountains around Winslow, Ariz.. and for the next 15 years, traveled between Michigan and Arizona to do the required assay work and mining operations. “We worked awful hard a good many years,” noted Dale. “Oh. the time goes so fast now." The couple moved to Hastings al the pro­ mpting of their daughter. Dona Lovell, now of Lakemont, Ga. In addition to Patrick who lives in Marathon, Fla., and Dona Lovell, other children of Eva and Dale are Onalee DeVoogd (now in her 70s) of Grand Rapids and Clayton Callihan of Baton Rouge. La. A fifth child. Clinton Callihan, who was Clayton’s twin, was killed in the Bataan Death March in the early days of World War II. The anniversary party, which will be held in Hastings on Saturday. March 24. will be at­ tended by all their offspring. Eva and Dale Callihan of Meadow Lane will celebrate 75 years of marriage March 24. Talking out their problems is a key to their success. A proposed half-mill countywide tax to pro­ vide funds for winter road maintenance and emergencies can't be used solely for county roads, as originally introduced, said Barry County Administrator Judy Peterson. The millage, if placed on the August primary election ballot and approved by voters, must be parttally returned to the city and villages within the county, according to state statute, Peterson said. The original millage proposal, calling for exclusive use of the tax by the County Road Commission, was introduced and tabled at the Feb. 27 County Board of Commissioners meeting to allow County Prosecutor Dale Crowley to review the matter. In his research, the prosecutor determined that a countywide road tax would have to be allocated and distributed for specified road use to the county, city and villages. The distribution would have to be made according to a percentage of the generated revenue equal to the proportion the state equalized valuation in the municipalities bears to the total SEV in the county’s unincorporated areas. Unless otherwise agreed by the governing bodies of the cities and villages and the Coun­ ty Road Commission, the revenues from the tax would have to be distributed that way. If there are county roads within the city or villages a pro-rated amount of that governSh ROAD TAX, Page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 15, 1990 Heroes Two honored for saving lives by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Not all heroes fly through the air dressed in blue tights and red cape with a big "S" on their chest. True heroes can be found wearing suits and tics, skirts and blouses or jeans and T-shirts. And while they don't often fly on their own, they can leap tall obstacles in a single bound when called upon. Two young hero; who saved the lives of two people injured in separate accidents were honored last week by Michigan State Police. Chris Earle and Larry Stallings, both of Hastings, received the state police Distin­ guished Citizen’s Award, the highest honor the department can bestow on a citizen. Victims and their families were present last Thursday at the Hastings Post, as Capt. Richard E. Dragomer, Commander of the State Police Fifth District, presented the awards to Earle and Stallings. "I have been district commander for three years, and these are two of the most deserved awards,” Dragomer said. Earle was honored for performing CPR on a young girl seriously injured in an accident. In June 1989, Dann and Francey Tobin, of Middleville, were driving home from 3 trip to Missouri. They were almost home when their 1984 Chevrolet station wagon was struck in the rear while the Tobins were stopped and waiting to make a left turn. Their children, John and Jenny, were riding in the rear compartment of the wagon when it was struck. Earle was nearby with friends when he heard the crash. "Ms. Tobin came up to me and desperately asked us to help," he said. Jenny was trapped between the tailgate and the frame of the car. "When I climbed into their car, there were no vital signs, her eyes were dilated. She was dead,” he said. With Tobin's help he began CPR, which he learned while serving in the U.S. Army. "We revived her and the ambulance showed up,” Earle said. John was taken to Pennock Hospital and transported by air to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was pro­ nounced dead. But Jenny, who spent weeks at Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids after the accident, is re­ covering from spinal injuries, broken legs and a broken pelvis suffered in the accident. Her mother said she is making progress. "She's been coming along and doing well," Francey Tobin said. "The doctors said it would be two years to heal, and we are nine months along.” Dr. David Jaimovich, co-director of the pe­ diatric critical care services at Bronson Hospi­ tal, said Earle saved Jenny's life. "The fact that Jennifer is alive today is owed to the heroic measures that Mr. Earle took to establish life back into Jennifer," he said in a letter supporting Earle's nomination for the distinguished citizen's award. Stallings received the award for pulling a teenage girl out of a burning car, just mo­ ments before the entire vehicle caught fire. Tamara Lewis was one of four people seri­ ously hurt in September 1989 when her fi­ ance fell asleep behind the wheel. The car left the road and struck a tree off of M-37 north­ west of Peets Road. State Police Capt. Richart Dragomer (left) awarded a Distinguished Citizens Award to Larry Stallings, at Hastings (second from left) tor pulling a woman from a burning car in September 1989. Also present were Trooper Tim Permoda, who investigated the accident, and Sgt. Robert Dell, who nominated Stallings tor the award. Audra Lewis (second from right), who was a passenger in the accident and her mother, Pat Lewis, also were present tor the ceremony. The impact knocked the 18-year-old Hast­ ings woman unconscious. Badly injured himself, Christopher Inger­ soll, 18, pulled himself out of the car and turned to help his fiancee. But with a broken shoulder blade and other injuries, he could not open the door. At that moment, Stallings was driving by when another passenger, bleeding and hyster­ ical, stopped him and asked for help. The car had already caught fire when Stallings took charge of the situation. "She was stuck there and she couldn't move." Stallings said. "I just reached in there through the window and pulled her out" He wasn't a moment too soon. "Our troops were there two minutes later, and it was fully engulfed,” said State Police Slate Police Capt. Richart Dragomer (left) presented Hastings resident Chris Earle with a Distinguished Citizens Award last week tor performing CPR on Jenny Tobin (foreground) after an accident in June 1989. Also pictured are Sgt. Robert 1 Del (second from left) who nominated Earle tor the award, and Trooper Tim Permoda (fourth from left) who investigated the accident. Jenny Tobin's’ parents. Francy and Dann (right) were hurt in the crash. Sgt. Robert Dell said. Lewis, who has since married Ingersoll and moved to California, suffered two broken an­ kles, a compound jaw fracture and other facial injuries in the accident. Lewis* sister, Audra, 13, and Josh Stanton, 14, also were injured in the accident. The distinguished citizen's award is not easy to achieve, Dragomer said. Nor is it quick to get The lengthy process began in September when Sgt Dell nominated Earle and Stalling for the award. The request was approved in turn by Hast­ ings Post Commander 1st Lt Richard Zim­ merman, a three-man review board at district headquarters, a four-man review board at state headquarters and finally by State Police Di­ rector Col. Ritchie Davis. Three-hour parking limit to get trial in 13 spots by David T. Young Editor flaring Its Pur U/fld Sale for St Patrick's Pay BONUS TWO DAYS ONLY! Friday, March 16 • 9 A.M.-9 P.M. Saturday, March 17 • 9 A.M.-5 P.M. You’ll dance the Irish jig, too, when you see the bargains St. Paddy has helped us line up all over our store ... bedrooms, dining rooms, chairs and recliners, Living rooms, dinettes, occasional, accessories, carpeting, linoleum ... and much, much more. Plus, the Irish little folk convinced us to give an extra 17% Bonus to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Sure and begorra ... you don’t have to be Irish to know this is a sale you won’t want Parents of Hastings Middle School students who have a yen to return to school are welcome lo do so Wednesday at a special in-school open house. In celebration of Middle Level Education Week, staff members are opening tteir doors and inviting parents to sit in on one or all of their childrens' dasaea. The lunchroom, likewise, will be open to guests. Btctocj pwp Mttiag The Barry County Citizens on Decency meets die third Tuesday every month at Meek's Mini School at 7 p.m. CM sttks dtMtim The Barry COunty Commis­ sion on Aging is in need of good, useful and working items to be donated for its rummage sale. Any contributions can be made now through May 25 from 8 a.m. to I p.m. The tentative date for the sale is June 7 and 8. Ail proceeds will be used to purchase paint lo paint die COA site and to be able to continue with craft items. to miss. E.W. Bliss Retirees' regular monthly meeting and potluck dinner will be Tues­ day, March 20 at noon at the Moore Lodge. The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, March 20, at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. Potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Mae Newland will bring the birthday cake and Reva Schantz will bring the door prize. AmriCM LMm State Swim officer avalabte American legion State Ser­ vice Officer is available at the Hastings Legion Post 45 the third Monday of each month. 12-3 p.m. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES •495 COMPLETE DCNTVRC I MNNUMATE MNTUM *335 URFER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •295 *335 ’Al) iMlh ond moiorialt ut«d ’’’••I the high standards sat by <ha American Dental Ass'n. ’Our on premises lob provides individual 8 efficient service. •Free denture consultolion 8 evammalion. Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS ‘‘Where Beautiful Homes Begin" Drive in and park next to store. OPEN: 9-8 Mon. & Fri.; 9-5 Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 945-2091 (616) 455-0810 *L.O. Himebaugh DOS *D.D. White DOS *G Mancewici DDS 2330 44th SI., S.E., Grand Rapids I A three-hour limit for 13 parting spaces in back of the JC Penney Store downtown has been approved for a 6O-day trial by the Hastings City Council. Linda Watson, chairwoman of the council’s Public Safety and Parking Committee, proposed the trial period in response to an issue on downtown parking that has lasted more than four years. The city until about four years ago had parking meters, but removed them at the request of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and local merchants. However, city officials contended they needed to make up for lost revenue in order to be able to maintain the streets. The council last year voted to continue the absence of meters, but also to enforce a twohour limit with the hiring of a part-time parting enforcement officer. That move prompted protests from some local merchants who said their customers could not transact business in two hours or less. City officials responded by saying that die wont abusers of the two-hour limit were employees who were taking up customer parting spaces by using them all day. They further maintained that a proposed three-hour limit could result in employees legally parking in a spot from 9 a.m. to noon, moving the car during the lunch hour and then returning to take up the space again from 1 to 4 p.m., thereby tying it up virtually all day. City officials also have contended there are some all-day parting lots available in the downtown area. Watson said die 13 spaces will be used for the 6Oday trial period "to see how it worts.” The vote of the council was 6 to 2, with Council Members Miriam White and Esther Walton voting "no." In other business Monday night, the council: • Approved Ordinance No. 230 after a public hearing that included no comment. The ordinance deals with a clarification of wording on rules governing rental units. • Set a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 231, which deals with licensure of of second-hand dealers or pawn shops. The proposal would require dealers of second-hand goods to pay a fee to get licenses annually from the city to do business. The measure exempts non-profit ogattizraiom and garage and yard sales. Mayor Pro Tem David Jaspene said the city would be able "to prosecute them as a city rather thaa have someone else do it,” if the dealers failed to comply. The reason for die proposed measure is the high incidence of second-hand dealers posing for merchants of stolen goods. The public hearing will be held at 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 26, at council chambers in City Hall. • Accepted the bid of $10,857.70 from Smith Instruments of Grand Rapids for updating water treatment plant equipment. Another bid received was lower, but it did not meet specifications for the job. • Approved the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive on behalf of handicapped children. The drive will be held April 6,7 and 8 in Hastings. • Approved a resolution authorizing the removal of six lights at the East Court Street parking lot The wort already has been done by Consumers Power Company. • Appointed Gene Haas, marketing services consultant for Consumers Power Company, as new member of the Joint Economic Development Commission. • Approved health insurance coverage for firefighter Homer Baum until his retirement. It was pointed out that the request was granted on an individual case basis, and hardship and longtime service were considered. • Passed a resolution asking for aid from the Michigan Municipal League Defense Fund to help defray legal costs involved with the cable television suit Triad filed against the city to keep out a competitor, Americable International. The city is contending the legal matter set a precedent for other cities. It also contends that it pays dues of about $200 annually into the fund. • Received a request from the Barry County Road Commission to support a one-half mill request to be used for wintertime emergencies. The request may go on the August primary bailor. The matter was referred to the Streets Committee. • Approved a request from Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich to take bids on a new pickup truck. • Referred to the Streets Committee a request from the Summerfest Committee to block off certain downtown streets and use parks for the annual celebration. • Approved a request from Hastings High School senior Tom DeVault to have a banner hung at Church and State streets, calling attention to the spring senior charity drive. Proceeds from the drive will be used to combat hunger and homelessness. • Received a latter from Hastings Area School Superintendent Carl Scheessel, expressing appreciation for the wort of the Hastings Police Department in the prevention of a break-in and apprehension of several youths March 3. • Noted that the drawing for pairings for Mayor's Exchange Day will be March 28. The exchange is set for May 21 during Michigan Week, but Hastings and its partner in the endeavor will use two days to make the exchange. Bradford White employees ratify new five-year contract by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Union employees and company officials at the Bradford White Craporaticn ratified a new five-year contract Thursday, union negotiators said. Members of UAW Local 1002 voted last December to ask the company to open and renegotiate the contract, which would have expired in August of this year. Ratification of the proposed new contract was overwhelmingly passed last week, with 417 for the pact and 35 against. Bargaining Committee Chairman Asher McGhee said. In the wage agreement part of the contract, which will expire in August 1995, hourly employees will receive a 25-cent-anhour increase in 1990,1992 and 1994 for a total of 75 cents an hour, McGhee reported. Workers in the skilled trades also will get an additional 25 cents an hour during those years, for a total of $130, he said. The first part of next week, all current union members who have worked at least one full day since July 1,1989, will receive a $1,000 bonus, he said. Also, with some restrictions, all union members will be given $1,000 bonuses in the first pay periods after July 1 in the next four years, 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994, he continued. McGhee estimates that the average wage at the company is about $11 an hour. No changes in' the current hospital and medical insurance plan, including dental care, will be made over the life of the contract, McGhee said, noting that the company pays 100 percent of the cost of the coverage. "This is a Cadillac contract for this area," ; J I he said, "I've yet to see a contract come across my desk where they didn’t beat up on the insurance coverage." Current employees will also receive a S2 increase in their pensions, while those already retired and drawing a pension will also get a $2 raise. In addition, Bradford White agreed to increase its contribution to ’ the Medicare B plan from S2 to S10 a • month, he pointed out. The sickness and accident weekly benefit coverage will be increased by S30 over the duration of the contract, he added. "We are very pleased to have this long term agreement in place,” said R.L. Milock, senior vice president and general manager of ; • • ; j ! ‘ the corportion. “The certainty and security of this new, five year labor agreement will allow all of us to turn our best efforts to meeting the tremendous competitive pressures which exist in the water heater industry,” he said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 15, 1990 — Page 3 Busted! Seven rounded up for local drug dealing by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer The fog that rolled into town hung heavy over the city. ' It rested heaviest on three Hastings police officers. " ‘ The city was quieter than usual, and police were about to break the quiet. After two and a half months of work, an undercover investigation would draw to a close this morning. With a little luck, eight men and women who sold drugs to a police informant would be in custody by noon. The unusual weather had slowed the arrests scheduled for Friday morning. Police were growing concerned. Word gets around fast on the streets. If it took any longer to round up the suspects, they might have time to get away. Unshaven, dressed in tattered jeans and a shirt, Deputy Police Mike Leedy was anx­ ious to get to work. Police planned to make their First arrest at Hastings High School, where two young men had been dealing out of a car in the paric­ ing lot before school. But the fog that blanketed the city Thurs­ day evening and Friday morning delayed school for two hours. Just before 10 a.m., Investigator Jeff Pratt walked into the chiefs office with the news: School had been canceled for the day. Leedy groaned. "Should we take them down on the streets?" suggested Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Leedy nodded yes. With school out, the two suspects should be driving around town. The three officers went over their plans again. "No one told Winick yet," Leedy said. Patrolman George Winick, who would help with the arrests, had yet to be told about the bust. In undercover drug investigations, only the officers involved know about the case. At the moment, the three officers - and one reporter - were the only ones in town who knew eight people would shortly be behind bars. The fog, tnen the school closing threw off the schedule, but it still was workable. "We'll play it by ear and see what hap­ pens," Sarver said. The investigation leading to the eight arrests began in December. Ar area resident, arrested on non-narcolics charges, contacted Leedy with a deal in mind. Hoping to get a breakfrom the prosecutor in his own case, he said he would help police catch drug dealers in town. He named names and offered to make buys. Leedy agreed. Monitored by police, the informant bought small quantities of marijuana from area resi­ dents. Police furnished the money and confis­ cated the drugs immediately after the sale. Two unmarked police cars rolled out of the Hastings Police Department lot at 10:10 a.m. Friday, carrying three officers dressed in street clothes. "Spiker to Big Daddy," the private police radio crackled in Sarver's car. The police chief winced. "Leedy thought up the names," Sarver said. Parked in an out-of-the-way comer near the Hastings High School football practice field, Winick, dressed in standard uniform, sat wait­ ing in a marked police cruiser. Sarver pulled over and talked with the offi­ cer. The three vehicles began combing the city, driving past homes of suspects. "No luck on S-l," Sarver said about the first suspect on the arrest list "S-2's vehicle is at his house. There's a little activity. Do you want to go after S-3?* "Yeah, why not?" Leedy said over the ra­ dio. The first and second suspect, a couple of high school buddies selling marijuana at the high school, probably would get together soon. Better to get them both at the same time. The three police vehicles pulled up in front of a small yellow one-story house in the 400 block of West Court Street. Two officers went to the front door. A third walked lo the side of the house. Moments later they were back in their cars. "He doesn’t live here any more," Winick said. "But he should be at work now." One block later Leedy spotted an 18-yearold suspect on their list walking with two girls. "The skinny on in the middle," Leedy said. "The light blue jacket?" asked Sarver. "Yes," Leedy replied. "Let's take him." Rapidly, the three vehicles pulled to the side of the road. Pratt stepped out of the car and informed the 18-year-old that he was under arrest Officers told John M. Heuss to put his hands on the police car and spread his legs apart Officers patted him down and removed a small article from a pocket Bewildered, one of the young girls, no more than 14 years old, asked Sarver what police were doing. "I can't tell you that" the chief said. The girl walked away, breaking into tears and crying. About $8Q0 worth of marijuana was purchased during the two-and-a-half-month investigation. The amounts purchased were small, but at $160 an ounce and $40 for a "nickel bag" the drug piled up. Police said they are becoming victims of their own success. The local marijuana trade has picked up recently. Several arrests made lastfall in Barry County for cocaine traffick­ ing took the wind out of several dealers' sails. "The penaltyfor distributing marijuana is a lot less, so a lot ofpeople are reverting back to marijuana," Sarver said. Marijuana found on Heuss during his ar­ rest was confiscated and the suspect was lodged in the Barry County Jail. "He had a small amount on him," Sarver said. "When you arrest someone, you try to Hastings Police arrested six area residents Friday morning on various drug charges after closing a 12-week undercover drug investigation in town. John M. Heuss (second from left) was taken into custody Friday morning by Investigator Jeff Pratt, Deputy Chief Mike Leedy and Patrolman George Winick (left to right) while Heuss was walking along West Court Street. get them with the goods on him. It makes your case stronger in court" By 11:18 a.m., Heuss was behind bars and Leedy and Pratt were back on patrol. "We're going to pick up Mr. Hog Dog a! True Value Power Equipment," Leedy said over the radio. "This guy is named Franks," Sarver ex­ plained. "That's why they call him 'hot dog."’ Police pulled into the parking lot of True Value at East Stale and Apple streets and headed for the back of the building. A sur­ prised Larry Franks was there. Police searched the 29-year-old suspect, cuffed him and led him to the wailing patrol car. " "How long are you going to have him for?" Franks' boss asked the officers. They did not answer. Twenty minutes later, Winick had dropped off his second prisoner and was back on the road. "We're going across opposite KFC,” Leedy said. The three cars pulled up to a blue house in the 300 block of West Mill Street. Pratt, Leedy and Winick knocked on the door and spoke to a woman who answered the knock. The officers went inside. Two minutes later, Winick leaned outside the door and held a "thumbs up" for Sarver, who was wailing in his car. Police led Lori Rae Burton, 23, oui of lhe house and into the blue and white cruiser. "She has two kids," Pratt said. "Five and two. There's someone in the house to take care of them." Minutes later in the 200 block of Marshall Street, police pulled up to a one story home with a large porch. They surrounded the house, knocked on the door and were let in by two women. Within minutes, Burton's husband, Willie, 24, was cuffed and led to the police car. Over burgers and root beer at Dog 'N' Suds, police discussed their next move. Winick asked who else will be picked up. Pratt fumbled in his shirt pocket, pulled out a small list and began reading the names. "Garrett!" Winick said. "He was just there at the last house" "Why didn't you say something?" Pratt asked. "I didn't know you wanted him," Winick said. Everyone mutters a bit under their breath. "That's who he was," Pratt said. "I thought he was familiar." That's lhe risk you lake with an under­ cover operation. Leedy was concerned, but not worried. The suspect knows Winick recognized him. Since the officers left him alone, he may still be there, thinking police don't want him. Police decided to return to look for 24-year-old William Garrett. Outside, Winick picked up a T-shirt from Sarver to carry to the door. "It'll look like he's returning something," Sarver said. "It'll make him curious enough to open the door." Winick returned to the house, knocked on the door and was admitted. After a few min­ utes he called on lhe radio. "They say he isn’t here. We're looking around," Winick said. Minutes later the officer walked out of lhe home, still carrying lhe T-shirt, but other­ wise empty handed. Police fanned out across the city. At 1:36 p.m., Leedy spotted a familiar vehicle. "There's a truck heading north on Michigan near Woodlawn," he said over the radio. pie cars headed for the area, but lost the truck Police decided to drive out to a home in Irving Township near Engle Road to look for Garrett "They're not going to cooperate," Sarver said. "Yeah, 1 know it," Leedy replied. "I was here once for a bad check. It was always 'No, no one's here.'" The three police vehicles barrelled down a narrow, mud covered, fog blanketed road. "You want the wrecker service on standby?" Winick joked over the radio. Lori Rae Burton (center) was arrested on drug charges Friday by Patrolman Ge­ orge Winick (left) and Investigator Jeff Pratt at her home on West Mill Street. At a small house in the middle of no where, surrounded by junked cars and old ap­ pliances, police knocked at lhe door. No one answered. "No one's here," Leedy said. "Let’s go to Krebs. They may be there. We'll get two for one." "If they'll open the door," Leedy added. The investigation ended when one of the suspects was arrested on other charges. Hastings Police, who received the arrest warrants two weeks earlier, were holding a valid drug warrant when Jeffrey S. Foster, 20, was picked up for another offense. Authorities were obligated to arraign him on the drug charges as well. It would only be a matter of time before Foster figured out what had happened and alerted his friends. Police had to move quickly. Back In town, officers pulled into the Hastings Hotel paricing lot and walked across Church Street lo an upstairs apartment over NuVision Optical. "We got him," Leedy said minutes later over the radio. "We’re waiting for his girl­ friend to come to take care of lhe kids." "Give you any girffT Sarver asked. "Claiming his innocence," Leedy replied. "But he's dean." After a friend arrived. Police led Dave G. Krebs, 29, out of the building and into the waiting patrol car. But no William Garren yet Police decided to iry a friend's house on North Michigan Avenue. By 2:30 p.m. word had gotten around town. A heavy set woman was waiting there for them. "She said, 'I knew you guys were com­ ing,'" Pratt said. "'It's all over town about the big drug bust."* Police suspected she may be right "This is the third place we've gone to look for him," Pratt said. "He won't be around now. But the woman said Garren went out to buy whiskey, driving an old white Oldsmo­ bile. Police had something to go on. "He’s out and about town somewhere," Sarver said. "We'll find him." Two minutes later Winick found him. "That white olds is at the house on Mar­ shall,” Winick said over the radio. The unmarked police cars swung around to follow. "If he's there, he knows we're looking for him," Sarver said. Two suspects, who thought they were outwitting the informant, were arrested on charges offalse pretenses under $100. Police said Krebs and Garrett passed off a white powder as cocaine to the informant. The informant thought he was buying cocaine. But police said Krebs sold packets of a white powder that actually was a crushed anti-depressant drug. Garrett delivered the drug to the utformant for Krebs, police said. The false pretense charge, a 90-day misdemeanor, carries a lesserjail threat than a cocaine conviction would. This week police discovered additional packets of the anti-depressant drug sluffed under the seal ofthe police cruiser used in the arrests. Police suspect one of the men arrested Friday concealed it during the search and deposited it in lhe cruiser when he was taken to jail. For the third time Friday, police marched up to the plain white home and were admitted. Sarver sat quietly for three Sense minutes. ThetWkfahekied. 'l "In custody. Everything "7“," Winick said. "All right!" replied the chief. Minutes later, police escorted a dejected looking Garrett out of the home and led him to jail. The unmarked police cars drove downtown and stopped in the District Court parking lot. Leedy and Pratt were still laughing. Sm BUST, Page 13 Central Elementary holds ‘Pioneer Day’ Boys In overalls, suspenders and straw hats and girls in gingham dresses and bonnets added flavor to lhe "Pioneer Day" at Central Elementary School in Hastings 'ast week. The sludents learned how pioneers made things they needed to survive in the early days of our country The spinning wheel was used lo make fabric to fashion clothes. Here, Yvonne Makley shows the interested students how a spinning wheel works. Chad McKelvey mans the com grinder while his fellow students watch. Loma Dickinson (right) makes sure that he does the hard job In a safe way. Stan Pierce, a talented dulcimer player, shows student Eric Scheen the proper technique for making music on the unique Instrument. Mike Krueger looks quite experienced while working al a weaving loom. Every one who wanted to try the loom had the chance. One of the steps to prepare wool tor lhe spinning wheel is to "card* the tangles out of it to make it into strands. Peter Nevins is one of the Central students busy ’carding." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 15. 1990 Viewpoint = ‘Viewpoint’ may represent more than just one opinion One of the most interesting letters the Banner has received in a good while was one that we couldn't print because it wasn't signed. The letter writer deliberately attempted to make a point by not signing it He or she contended that the author of "Viewpoint," this very space, should be identified, as all others must be on the editorial page. The following is not only a response to that letter writer, but also a clarification for anyone else who might be confused as to the writer of "Viewpoint" may be: This space is intended to offer an opinion on events, developments and issues of interest to Hastings and Barry County. It is meant to be the newspaper's position. It is not intended to be "positive" or "negative." It is very simply a view that anyone has the right to agree or disagree with. The "Viewpoint" editorial does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the author alone. It is supposed to represent a sort of consensus of thinking from the publishers and editors and sometimes the news staff members. Obviously, when that many people are involved, it is impossible to come up with a position with which all parties agree. So it doesn't make sense to publish the author's name with an editorial when he or she may not entirely agree with its contents. Most other newspapers, dailies and weeklies alike, also publish their editorials without signatures or identification, perhaps for the same reasons. Therefore, it is important that readers do not assume "Viewpoint" is the opinion of one person. It is an official stand of the newspaper in general. Obviously, these positions sometimes will not be to someone's liking. But if the editorials prompt intelligent debate on important issues, then we frel we have done a service to the readers and area communities. Remember that all material on this page labeled "Viewpoint," "Reporter's Notes" and "Letters to the Editor" are not objective presentations. They are subjective and open to debate. We do not ask anyone to fall in line behind the thinking printed in this space. We hope that "Viewpoit" can serve as a catalyst for critical thinking and as a forum for responsible discussion of the issues. So rather than think of "Viewpoint" as one man's or one woman's opinion, think of it as one newspaper’s opinion. And after reading it, make up your own mind about what you feel is right, and feel welcome to express yourself. Hastings mayor elected insurance pool chair Liability Insurance Pool. Gray has served as a member of the board since January 1985. She also has served as a member of the board of trustees for the MML and as a member of its Building Expansion Committee. Gray, is serving her second two-year term as mayor of Hastings, has more than 10 years of insurance experience in both physical damage and casualty lines. "The Michigan Municipal League's Property and Libaility Insurance Pool was born out of necessity," Gray said, "when lhe traditional market place was no longer a financial option for many cities and villages, when many traditional carriers dramatically increased premiums and deductibles and reduced coverage, which made the traditional market unacceptable." There are more than 600 cities and villages included in the MML pool, which Gray said is well managed and financially sound. "It meets the needs of Michigan citi.», villages and townships, and provides outstanding loss control and claim handling," settled for nominal amounts. The MML Property and Liability Insurance Pool is governed by a board of directors made up of municipal officials elected statewide by member municipalities. The by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Stale expenditures for public schools will be a top priority next year, but the additional revenues will not solve education's money woes, according to local lawmakers. State Sen. Jack Welborn, speaking Mon­ day at the monthly Legislative Coffee in Hastings, said lhe Senate opened the 1990-91 budget process by recommending a 5 percent increase in slate aid to schools. "In the Senate, we are saying we want to make education the number one priority," the Republican from Parchment said. The bipartisan bill, earmarking 10 percent of the state's general fund to education, was expected to move through the Senate appro­ priations process this week. State Rep. Bob Bender, R-Middlcville, said the Democratic-dominated House is in agreement on education. "Education will benefit to a much greater extent than other aspects of the budget pro­ cess," he said. "I think if we can re-establish education as a top priority, I think everyone will benefit." Bender said the Legislature now is consid­ ering a plan to mandate 10 percent of lhe state general fund each year for K-12 education. The proposal would gradually Deer editor: Will the Wall Lake Sewage Facility discharge really harm Cedar Creek? The DNR says it won't hurt the fish and the bacteria will die before reaching the stream. So why be concerned? To answer this wc have to know what makes a stream valuable. Some are more desirable than others. One value often overlooked is just knowing that it is a clean stream. Watching the sun sparkle across the water over a stoney ripple is a pleasant experience, especially when we know it is a clean, natural stream undisturbed by man. People enjoy relaxing and playing Snow plow trucks weren’t county’s To the editor: The Barry County Road Commission Employees' Association and lhe Board of County Road Commissioners wish to set the record straight about the Banner's March 1 picture of snow plow trucks parked in front of a local restaurant while workers were taking a break. The trucks in the photo were not County Road Commission trucks. Breaks normally are taken on the job. and not at restaurants. Barry County Road Commission Employees' Association Letter represented Wall Lake residents BANNER Call us to have your advertising representative assist you with your total marketing needs! (Hastings) The trucks shown in a winter photo feature in the March I edition of the Banner were not Barry County Rood Commission vehicles parked at Do® and Suds Restaurant. D Formerly education spending was deter­ mined last, after the rest of the budget had been set Public schook received whatever was left, Welborn said. "Then, K-12 education could go to the people and raise the millage for the rest," Welborn said. On the subject of the new minimum wage, Welborn said the state House is pushing for a higher minimum wage in Michigan than the new federally mandated wage. The Senate, however, is holding to the federal level. The federal law approved in 1989 calls for lhe minimum wage to rise from S3.35 to $3.80 April 1 and to S4.25 next year. The federal law also provides that a "training wage" of 85 percent of the minimum wage can be paid to young workers for their first 90 days on the job. The stale House plan, however, calls for wages to rise to S4.65 in 1992 and S5 in 1993. No provision is made for a training wage. The Senate and House bills now will go to a conference committee to iron out the differ­ ences. Concerning auto insurance reform, Welborn said the Senate now is holding hear­ ings on lhe subject. The House recently passed a bill calling for a 25 percent across lhe board rate rollback. Welborn said he hopes to "fine tune" Michigan's no-fault insurance program, but he is opposed to the House plan. "If the House version were to stand, 1 think a lot of insurance companies would go out of business in Michigan," he said. As chairman of the Senate corrections committee, Welborn said lhe Legislature is considering a program to allow counties lo house jail inmates for a maximum of two years, instead of the current one-year limit. The plan would ease the state's over­ crowded prisons by keeping inmates with short sentences in county jails. The slate would pay counties $30 to S40 per prisoner to house lhe inmates in local jails. Welborn called lhe plan a "win-win" situa­ tion, saving lhe state the higher S70 to S80 per day cost of housing prisoners in state in­ stitutions while generating revenue for local counties. "We want lo make certain the county won't get ripped off, as they often do when they en­ ter a partnership with the state,” Welborn said. "The key is no one would be placed there if the judge didn't want that" Sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Legislative Coffees are held lhe second Monday of each month that the State Legislature is in session. The one- hour talks, open to the public, are held at the County Seat in Hastings. etas around such streams. They enjoy wading and watching their children frolic in the dean water. Is this just a dream or something we can en­ joy only when we go “up north?” No, Cedar Creek is such a stream! Perhaps we really don’t appreciate how valuable a stream like Cedar Creek is. Cer­ tainly our society as a whole places great value on the pleasantness of a “sparkling dean country stream.” The very thought of putting treated sewage in one is appalling. If treated sewage were allowed in that country stream it would no longer be as appealing, it may not harm the fish or cause disease but the very knowledge that sewage of any type reaches it lowers its value. We can no longer savor its sparkling walers because we will always wonder what lhe "sparkle” contains. Yes. the Wall Lake sewage facility discharge would harm Cedar Creek. It would also take a little of the pleasantness out of Barry County. Peggy Step Dowling There’s reason to celebrate upcoming Earth Day To the editor: Earth Day is coming and we have something to celebrate! The environmental activists are hyping it up on morning talk shows, radio and TV stations are running public service ads about it. What is it? It is the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, scheduled for April 22. It pro­ mises to be a massive media event — not only on the 22nd, but one which began last fall and will continue indefinitely. On the first “Earth Day.” New York Avenue was closed to traffic, schools spon­ sored recycling festivals and colleges were hosts for “teach-ins.” Even Congress ad­ journed for the day. Nearly every community saw a grass-roots demonstration, involving an estimated 20 million people. This happened 20 years ago. What has hap­ pened since that day? That first Earth Day is widely credited with triggering creation of lhe Environmental Protection Agency and a range of environmental legislation, from lhe Clean Water and Clean Air Acts to the Endangered Species Act. Earth Day 1990 will be similar in its en­ vironmental emphasis, but very different. So watch TV, read your papers, magazines and books and see how different. What will be happening in Hastings, Michigan and America? Barry County Road Commssioners Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hastings Correction: increase the percentage to 15 percent over a period of years, he said. But lhe legislation, if approved, will not solve lhe problem of uneven financing across Michigan's school districts. "We still need to solve the problems of inequity," Bender said. "Thai won't solve the problem in the long run, but under the pre­ sent system, I support it.” Even with a mandated percentage of lhe budget earmarked for education, the total dol­ lar package will shrink in real dollars, Bender said. Since 1982-83, state spending has risen abou 30 percent more than inflation, Welborn said. State aid to schools has risen 85 percent since 1983, Bender said. "What has been cut is the percentage of the general fund that goes into education," Bender said. "The erosion in K-12 education has been from the erosion of the rest of lhe gen­ eral fund." The coming year is the first in which edu­ cation has led off the annual budget debate, Welborn said. Let’s keep Cedar Creek clean; don’t discharge To lhe editor: This is in regard to the letter written by Lawton Home in last week's Banner: I would like to thank him for writing such a fine letter. It really represents many of us on and around Wall Lake and how we feel. I strongly urge everyone to attend the an­ nual Hope Township meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31. Maria C. Warner Delton Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray recently was elected chair of the board for the Michigan Municipal League Property and she said. Since the pool's inception in 1982, about 7,300 claims have been processed for member municiplaties. Some cases have involved serious injuries and others are dismissed or State aid for schools is up, but problems still lie ahead Everybody getting into taxing act To the editor: Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! First, the school wants to get more money, then Chartton Park. If they can not operate like a normal business they should close it. You do not sec other businesses run by our tax dollars. Now the Commission on Aging wants the taxpayers to get in the act, along with the County Road Commission. Now the school wants more money again. What did they do with the money that was already given them? Seems like they always want more. Why not get it from the slate and federal government instead of property taxes all the time or raise income taxes? It seems we have too many politicians who lie to us. It is time to get rid of some of these expensive politicians. Politicians spend on lavish parties and we have to pick up the tab. The richer get richer, lhe poorer get poorer! Elden ShclJcnbarger Hastings Pennock Hospital people caring, dedicated To the editor: I was recently scheduled for surgery in Kalamazoo at a “big hospital.” Though I was bom and raised here in Hastings, I've heard, "always go to a big hospital for any serious problem." Because of insurance problems taking place with our insurance company and lhe hospital, I was left having to change plans. Thanks to Dr. Brown who at my request, referred me lo Dr. DenHartog, who would be doing my surgery. He has a very professional and caring attitude toward his patients. He's a superior surgeon and doctor, and 1 felt very Public Opinion.. much at peace knowing he would be doing my surgery. Folks, 1 can only say, don’t be critical of our fine hospital unless you’ve tried it. The doctors are all wonderful, caring peo­ ple as are die whole staff of dedicated people who work there. As I began to improve in health each day, I would bear words of love, encouragement and comfort being offered to others. Mary Jane Hayner Hastings Sincerely, Agnes McPharlin Conservation Club Thomapple Garden Club Write us a Letter! The Hasting* Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ol express­ ing an opinion or a point ol view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your teller brief and lo lhe point. ‘Letters should be written In good taste. •Leiters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •Tha Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letleis to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Should private Industry compete with postal service? There is ta& of the U.S. Postal Service raising the cost of a stamp for a first-class letter flan 25 to 30 cents next year. Do you think private industry should be allowed to compete wit the postal service, perhaps to lower rales? Davotad to the interests »'<»« Hastings DannCl published bv Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Secretary Treasurer Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert Mu turn Ea>to» Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder (Sport* Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour (Sales Manager/ Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties S16.50 per year elsewhere Subscription Rates: POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 490584)602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-B30) “No. I don’t feel "No. I don’t think it should. I think it would anyone can effectively be value yi communication. “It’s tough to say whether private industry get loo many people and fragment the service. A in competition with the You can say a lot of can match the efficiency organizations involved and better solution is for the U.S. Postal Service.” words for 30 cents.” of the postal service, it would be a mess.” postal department to become more efficient." You can’t get a better especially in rural areas.” "I don’t think so. We’d “No, I don’t think so. �The Hastings Butner — Thursday, March 15, 1990 — Page 5 From Time to Time,.. Legal Notice by— Esther Walton M THE PWOBATI COURT FOR COUNTY OF BAMY File No. 9O2O3O4-OH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. RICHARD H. SHAW First-hand account of Woodland in 1850 First, let me say that it is nice to be back, and I thank ail of you who called and asked when my article would reappear. This article originally appeared in the Ban­ ner in 1937. It was found in Floyd Bull s scrapbook in the historical collections at the Hastings Public Library. The story was told by Mrs. Cassie Cramer to her child, James H. Cramer, in 1937, Mrs. Cramer was 86 years old at the time: “Mother’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith (Tailer Smith, as he was known to the early Woodland residents) both came to this country from Germany in their childhood and with their parents settled in Philadelphia, where they were later united in marriage. “Some of their relatives had left Philadelphia for the new country in Michigan; and through the Burkley family. Grandfather and Grandmother Smith decided to migrate to the west, and in the early part of December, with three children — my mother, Cassie, age 5, Lucy, age 3, and Christina, age th.ee mon­ ths; arrived at Charlotte by train in 1856. “At Charlotte, Grandfather employed a man with a team to take them to the Burkley farm. The first night they reached the hospitable home of “Unde" Isaac Hager, where they were entertained overnight; and then lhe next day they reached the Burkley hornc east of the old Galloway schoolhouse, which was located one mile east of Woodland center. “Mother explained that the 60 acres her father acquired had been held for him. A few days after they arrived. Uncle John Dillenbeck took Grandfather to Hastings, where he secured the title to the 60 acres on section ten, a mile north and a half mile east of Woodland. As soon as Grandfather secured the necessary papers to the land, he employed a couple men to clear enough of the land for the necessary buildings, and then erected a log house. “With woods all around them, other im­ provements were made, including a well, in which the old chain and windlass system of drawing water was still in use. It was always a delight for us grandchildren to visit there and slowly wind up a bucket of sparkling cold water. It was a typical ‘Old Oaken Bucket* well, and many were the people of the early days who stopped there for a cool and refreshing drink. “Improvements came slowly, and while mother recalls with surprising clarity many of the happenings and events, the incidents of her youth did not seem to occupy so important ' a part in her recollections as the early days of her childhood. Slowly, the place was cleared, ■ or most of it. orchards and grape arbors were - planted, fences built, barns and sheds erected, : and finally (in 1883) lhe frame house was con­ ! structcd. The wings al one time and the ; uptight a couple years later. But, by that time. • all the children had left home except two brotiters. George and John. “It was this period of her school days that mother took lhe greatest pleasure in recalling, and while the things she told me were all from memory and may stand a little correction, they seemed as fresh in her memory as though they had just happened yesterday. * ‘She recalled that she was 8 years old when she started to school, as she and her sister Lucy, two year her junior, started at the same time. As a result of the heavy timber reaching all the way from their place to the section line east. Grandfather blazed a route through the trees to the road, and from there they followed down the trail to the Galloway schoolhouse. ‘“One morning when on our way to school.' said mother, ‘We saw some Indians coming up the road — first, there was a man and a boy on one horse, then a large girl on another and then a squaw with a papoose. We were so scared we ran off to the side of the road and tried to hide until they passed us. then we ran as fast as we could for the schoolhouse.' “‘Another lime, during the noon period at school. two squaws came along, and some of the boys had them take hold of Hannah Veite's hand and drag her along. She was ter­ ribly scared and did some wild screaming. Finally lhe squaws let her go. They were the last Indians 1 recall seeing during our school days.* “in recalling her school days. Mother said they did not go very regularly because the distance was great for two such young children and storms and deep snow often kept them at home. There were times when it snowed heavily during lhe day and at such time Mr. Galloway would hitch his team to the sled and take them home, and sometimes when she went alone and the weather was bad she would stay all night at the Galloway's home. Mother recalled that each family was expected to board the teacher one week for each pupil in school, and furnish a cord of wood for lhe schoolhouse stove. “She also recalled that lhe Shriner family lived one-half mile north of the schoolhouse and that Charley, who was then a man-size boy. would come out to the road and tease them as they went by. He would lay a rail or pole across the road and then catch one of the younger children and make them kneel down on the rail and say their prayers. “‘Charley would also go to school now and then and sit in the back comer and make faces and grimaces, but lhe teacher could do nothing with him. so would tell us to pay no attention to him. and then he would soon leave...' “Mother recalled that ‘He would go to the neighbor's home and beg for clabbered milk.' One time he came io our house and Mother gave him about three quarts of clabbered milk and he ale it all and went home satisfied. “As lo Woodland. Jackie Stress had the on- ESTATE OF ALBERT WOODMANSEE Deceased David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49068 Phono (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Petitioner Al a sold session of sold Court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry. Stale of Michigan on the 22nd day of February, 1990 A typical log house and farm of the 1850s. (Photograph off old damaged glass negative.) ly store and it was on the comer where the old Hilbert store use to stand. When we went to the store we went through the woods, starting in by a big blackberry bush and finally emerg­ ing at a point in the vicinity of the old Parrott farm. “One time after starting in and walking some distance. Mother and I saw a big buck deer and became so interested in watching him that we became turned around and soon came right back to the blackberry bush which had been our starting point. Then we started in again and came out all right. “The years went fast from her school days until her marriage to William P. Cramer, but she remembered clearly all lhe trials and hap­ piness of building their own home, of the years that followed as we children came into their lives, of the neighborhood parties. Especially on particular occasion when some of the neighbors planned to come in on them and catch them unprepared. “Mother said that, ‘We got wise the night before they were to come and Daddy walked to Woodland and bought some oysters and supplies, and 1 worked all night long baking pies and bread, etc. and then the next fore­ noon cleaning up the house. In the afternoon here they came. 20 or 30 of them, and were they surprised when they found we were all prepared for them." ft was her school days, however, that she recalled with the most interest and clarity and it was with a bit of pride that she slated dial Esther Ann Barnum was her first teacher. Other teachers she could remember, were Mina St. John, Tom Kelley, Borda Barnum and Emanuel Feighner. Kindergarten registration set by Hastings Schools Parents of children who will be 5 years old by Dec. I, 1990 are asked to register their youngsters this spring for kindergarten classes that will begin with lhe start of school in September. Registration dates are March 21, 22, and 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school nearest to where they live. The dales for registration this year are the same as parent­ teacher conferences, for the convenience of parents. It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child to registration, but it is necessary lo br­ ing the child's birth certificate because a copy must be kept with the child's school record. Parents will be asked to complete an informa­ tion sheet and will be given appointments for screening. The vision and hearing screening will be done by staff from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. This screening will take place in the Annex Building and will take ap­ proximately 10 minutes per child. Appoint­ ments will be made the week of April 16. bet­ screening, which will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete, is designed to measure lhe child's development in speech, motor skills and social maturity. The Gesell screening will be done by Hastings teachers in the Central Elementary library between 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. The in­ formation gained from both screenings is im­ portant in enabling the school to provide lhe best programs for the needs of the individual child. It is important for all parents of children who will be 5 by Dec. 1, to register their child during the registration dales because accurate early enrollment will assist staff in planning for the new class of youngsters. They may register at the nearest elementary school to where they live. Persons who desire additional information about registration or screening should contact one of the elementary principals: Central Elementary School, David Arnold, 948-4423; Northeastern Elementary School. Joyce Guenther, 948-4421; Plcasantvicw Elemen­ ween 8:40 a.m. and 3 p.m. tary School, Jo Stebbins. 758-3361; and A second appointment will be made for the Gesell Kindergarten Screening, which will be done on April 24, 25 or 26. The Gesell Southeastern Elementary School. Chris War­ ren. 948-4419. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD H. SHAW. Pro bale Judge On the 13th of February. 1990, on action was fil­ ed by Harry Woodmansee. Petitioner, against William Bryan, Delbert Bryan. Mary Ruth McCar­ thy. Respondents, In this Court to determine heirs and quiet title to certain roof estate In Baltimore Township. Barry County, Michigan. Upon consideration of the verHied petition at Petitioners and the Affidavit in Support thereof. at testing to the fact that Respondents in this oction cannot bo personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint heroin because their pre­ sent whereabouts are unknown, and they hove no Iasi known address, and that publication of notice of this action in o newspaper erf general circulation le meet likely to give notice to these Respondents, and ft appearing to this Court that Petitioner, after diligent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Respondents residence either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that psrsanel service of the Summons and Complaint in dds action cannot bo made on the Respondents for the above stated reasons, and that publication is lhe beet means available to apprise Respondents of tho pendency of this action, IT IS HB»Y ORDERS) that Respondents. William Bryan, Defeort Bryan, and Mary Ruth Mc­ Carthy shall on or before the 6th day of April, 1990, servo their answer on David H. Tripp, attorney for the Petitioner, whoso address is 206 South Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan, 49068. or take such other action os may bo permitted by law. Failure to com­ ply wMh this Order may result in a Judgment by default against lhe Respondents for tho relief demanded in tho Compfoint filed in this Court. IT t$ FURTHER ORDERS) that a copy of this Order bo published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks In the Hostings Banner, a newspaper of general circulation hereby designated ae moat likely to give notice to the Respondents. Publlcotion then shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Mkhigon. n B FURTHER ORD6IED that the first publication of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order, and that moiling a copy of this Order bo dtoponsod with because Petitioner cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascertain a place where the Respondents would probably receive matter transmitted by mall. Richard H. Shaw. Probate Judge By Gary R. Holman Acting by SCAO Assignment DRAFTS)BY: DAV© H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 5. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9683 S2o:oranspub (3/15) Brian Raymond mi Anyttw 948-2875 Local students win trophies in Argubright Business Olympics If No Answer, Call 1-800-638-5208 R KiwanisClub presents a... SALE WORLD T8SSEL SERIES featuring ... Hastings students show trophies they won last weekend at the 12th an­ nual Business Olympics. Hastings and 13 other high schools competed in the 12th annual Business -Olympics Saturday at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Students were tested in several individual business skill categories, including spelling, . typing, English, business machines, math, accounting, shorthand and data processing. ;Team events included interviewing, data : processing and the Business Quiz Bowl. For Hastings, Shawna Dell took first in shorthand dictation and Nikki Spaulding was first in spelling. Also earning a first-place honor was the interviewing team of Amy Adams, Dell and Tammy Davis. Trophies and prizes were awarded for the top six finishers in each category. Others earning second-place trophies were Joe Zbiciak in data processing, the Business Quiz Bowl team of Chad Neil, Spaulding, WET BASEMENT? rtydfOrr® * SYSTEM.. 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HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM at the door (single admission) . . . unty; l MEN'S DRESS AND ■;hoes ALL CHILDREN'S CASUAL AND DRESS SHOES ALL GIRLS ATHl ETIC. SHOES ^^T^OPemey Xx/Te/ KKX’KSX Monday-Friday 10 sm to B o m Saturday 9am to5 3Opm. Sunday 11am to 4 p m Percentages Otr represent savings on regular prices Does not include Smart Values Downtown Hastings , This1/ l 1990 JCPennoy Company. Inc > �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 15, 1990 Aeolla M. Haase Jamto LouIm Starkey AMe A. McCann DELTON - Junk Louite Suitey, day old iaful ttaftar of Phillip ud Denirc Starkey paaaad away Sunday, March 11,1990 Bronaon HoapitaL Kalamauo. SttrvMag beaidea her parent, ate grandpa­ rent,, Kenneth and Patricia DeBoer of Manin, Howard and Barhan Pippin of Widener, Artaniaa; groat graitdparenu, Ronald and Opal Dana at Huwlton ud Panay Hendriuon of Hcpkiia; aevenl anta, uncles and cousin,. Service, were held Ttaday, Much 13 at lhe HASTINGS - Alvie A. McCann, 78, of 249 East North Street. Hastings passed away Tues­ day, March6,1990 at Tender Care of Hastings. Mr. McCann was born on July 12,1911 in J ackson, the son of George and Jennie (Neeley) McCann. He was raised in Jackson and Detroit areas where he attended schools. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the Navy. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti for about 20 years. He came to Hastings in 1986 from Lansing. Mr. McCann is survived by two sisters. Clara Martin of Ypsilanti and Marietta Ellis of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday. March 9 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Maple .Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home, Nashville. Arraagreirntt were made by the Beeler Funeral ChapeL Middleville. Janie Lenor Rodrigues area, graduating in 1933 from Nashville High LAKE ODESSA - Janie Lenor (Varga,) Rodrigaea, 49, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, March 9,1990 du lo accidental inju­ ries seftaad ia u auoaobilc aeddea. Mn. Rodrigue, wu bora Augut 6,1940 in Fowler, the daaghur at Joba and Leooor (Marcadaati)VargaL She graduated from Lake Odeta High School in 1958 She wu natried to Ray Gutarex In 1964. Laur aaarried Manuel Rodriguez in 1971 in HarriauL School. She was married to Brace Brama, Ocloter Bdwwds Church. St. Edwards Church Akar Dorotha C. Brumm NASHVILLE - Dorotha C. Bramm. 70 of 1640 S Price, Ntavillc, Monday, March 12, 1990 at Pennock Hocpftal. Mu. Brumm wu tun April 23,1919, the 1, 1938 in Nashville. Pitta Planning Costarica, Lakewood Band Booaaaaa, Paroaa Aid Ptann. Grand Manhal of Lake Odeaea Ceaaenrial in 1997. beauty abop, worked for Anri, Beauty Skopin Nukrille. Mn. Brumm waa active in the Pythian Solers holding all offices. She was an avid Bridge player, bdongiBg in three Bridge Ota. HASTINGS - Aeolia M. Haase, 94 of Hastings passiu away Sunday, March 11, 1990 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at Lake Fores: Cemeter* Chapel in Grand Haven. ' Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Albert D. Steeby FREEPORT - Albert D. Steeby, 77, of 10731 Freeport Avenue, Freeport and formerly ofHastings passed away Wednesday, March 7, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Steeby was bom on November 7, 1912 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Aaron and Otta (Hilton) Steeby. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hutings Schools, graduating from Hastings His employement included: carpentry and muonary work, International Seal & Lock Company and the former Highland Dairy of Hastings. Mr. Steeby is survived by four sons and daughten-in-law, David and Anona Steeby of Wayland, Richard and Ann Steeby of Weid­ man, Charles and Jean Steeby, Freeport and Donald and Marcia Steeby of Holland; a daughter, Mrs. Barry (Donna) McGuire ofGun Lake, Middleville; 19 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Anderson o[ Battle Creek; one brother and wife, Lloyd and Marcia Steeby of Gun Lake, Middleville. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 10 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Walter W. Winebrcnner officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Two write-in candidates win trustee positions In county’s village elections There was do formal opposition on any ballot in four village general elections Monday in Barry County, but three write-in campaigns aroused some special interest. Two write-in candidates, Jim Oliver in Middleville and Charles Blough in Freeport, actually won trustee seats. Another serious write-in effort, on behalf of Hank Felder in Nashville for village president, failed. The following is a rundown of the election results: Middleville Oliver polled 75 write-in votes to join Democrat Delbert Riley and Republican William B. Hardy as winners of Village Council seats. Riley and Hardy, both of whom appeared on the ballot, received 114 and 109 votes, respectively. Democratic Village President Duane Thatcher was returned to office with 105 votes. Also elected, both Republicans, were Clerk Cheryl Hooper with 152 votes and Treasurer Gary Rounds, with 157. Only one vote, a write-in, wa, cast for assessor, and it went to Janes A. Oliver. Others receiving write-in votes were, for president, Mark Frei 34, Burl Price 33, and Terry Mason two; and for trustee, Terry Mason 34, Burl Price two, Jim Standee one, and Regina Stein one. Naabvllle Raymond Hinckley, who won lhe primary race for president Feb. 19 over Felder, bened him again Monday by a 101 lo 42 count Hinckley, who has been Village Ptaident Pro Tea, had defeated Felder 61 to 38 in the primaty. The remainder of the races saw candidatea winning post, without formal opposition. Elected were Clerk Row Mary Heaton with 144 voces; Treasurer Lois J. Elliston with 144; Assessor Junin Cooley, 130; ud Trances Forren Burd, 119; Lawrence Filer. 100; and Ted Spoelnra, 128. AB elected officials are Republicans. ROAD TAX,continued from page 1 meatal unit's road millage would go to the coumy road fond. No action was taken by fee County Board Tuesday on the aew road tax rewiutioa, reflecting the prosecutor’s flattings, so fee proposal caa be raidied further. The Hastes City Council tabled the same resolution at its meeting Monday. The Board’s County Developmeat Conurattee piaas to meet in the near future with Road eight mills to school districts. That allocation would be in effect through 1996. if approved. from lhe County The Couaty Adviaory Tu Limatioa Com- the City of Hastings and villages to dracura fee marti-r County Road Engineer-Manager Jack MuWta, EMralhwa, EaaHU tarsi Maas was haid Monday, March 12at Sl Edwards Cafeoiic Church, Lake Odessa wife Father James Bonmg officiating. Burial Lake Odessa Historical Society. ATTEND SEMES ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. JefferMWi. Father Leon Rihl. Patfor. Patfor. Hastings Atm K HOPE UNITED METHODIST Mimw S a.m. and 11 a.m. confc*- l°?’ CHURCH, M 37 Sooth al M-79. Robert Mayo, oax-tfKM 1 ■ASTING8 patfor. phone r-rtata 11 ■- AMDaiY OP ™ 9:30 Mrertsy, March 12 - fcOO tatove Victor E. MeRd Sunday School; 11:00a.m.. Moro-tntar. II® Low wormip. rtoraery lor ail service*, trampofuuon provided to aad from morning service*. Prayer meeting, .. . I-DD4-00 1____ 1 7® htafe 6:00 Otmi Stofe- 7« p.m. Wednrafey. GRACE WESLEYAN wuAyTU*I*N taps 0-12); Yeo* Mtotaric* or CVUSOL CHUBCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hasting*. Phone 941-2256. Leonard Davis, *“--------------- Wednesday. KENTUCKY - Matfie StitKum, 79 of Cali­ Both the original and new tax proposal calls fornia, Kentucky and formerly of Lake Odessa, for a five-year millage levy to pay for over­ passed away Saturday, March IQ, 1990 at Sl time and material expenses related to winter Lukes Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. maintenance and emergencies such as floods Mn. Stidham was born December 12,1910 and windstorms. in Jackson, Kentucky, the daughter of Seldon The millage would generate about $250,000 and Mesh (Lovings) Thorpe. She lived most of per year countywide. her life in Kentucky and has lived in Lake Another tax matter was approved by lhe Odessa for lhe past 18 years. County Board at its recent meeting. The board She was married to Kelly Stidham in 1929 in agreed to ask voters in August for a six-year Hazzard, Kentucky. He preceded her in death extension of the fixed allocated 15 mill* feat on February 14, 1979. are split between the county, townships and Mn. Stidham is survived by two sons, John school districts. Stidhxm of Lake Odessa, Walker Stidham of Voters approved that tame request in 1984. Ashcamp, Kentucky; five daughters, Wanda By fixing the allocation, the need for an an­ Hoskins of California, Kentucky, Ruby Arnie nual Tax Allocation Board is eliminated and ofWoodland, Lottie White, Joyce Pickard both of Troy, Kentucky, Mildred King, Tomball, millage abo allows governmental units to Texas; 16 grandchildren, 18 great have better financial planning, they said. grandchildren. The proposal asks voters again to agree that She was preceded in death by one son, Kelly the 15 mills should be ^ignitort as 5.87 mills Stidham Jr„ February 14,1979 and daughter, to the county, one mill to townships, 0.13 Ivory Sue Stidham, October 3, 1939. mills to die intermediate school districts, and Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 14 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiat­ continued from pogo 1 ing. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. the individual piece of property." Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Cancer Society. Doty recommended a reappraisal for the entire city. Russ Siler, who has done many of the appraisals, said, "We did not physically visit HASTINGS - Victor E. Mead, 72, of 1621 every piece of property in the city of North Jefferson Street, Hastings passed away Hastings. But every sale that we were aware Sunday, March 11, 1990 at his residence. of was looked at" Mr. Mead was born on October 13,1917 in He noted that no increase wu necessary Hastings, the sou of Isaac and Gladys this year for commercial and industrial (Wolcott) Mead. He was raised in Hastings and properties. attended the Hastings schools, graduating in Some of the heaviest criticism of the 1937 from Hastings High School. He was a Veteran of World War fl serving in the Army II- Service* - Simfey Sctooi 9:45 a.m.; Morning Wontop II a.m.; Juaior Church 11 a.m.; Evcatog .Pi.^ ^.,n ;. T* p.m.; All Fellowship Time 7 p.n. WefeofeyFamUy Service*-BMs Stedy and Prayer meettog 7 p.m.; 9J0-10-J0 Cterdi Ifeooi CtoMM 10:jq Ceflie Hoar bi Z Kfe YmSnStowshto; M0 CtUbX CYC! (Grade Kftni Mi) 6:45 p.at. n. _. ri , 'j-j / g|------, rtaiicry provioeu ror an service*. 2.'*^_,c,A’e Weilevan Mm Woama’a Mia. sata w.aur Ygggg fMtiewshto Mi*4to MafCfc l» ■ 740 Wnta Mata'. Tta . ?__ Uta. A4dt Feltmtao Orraa. J*-. Youn, Miaiomry Worten Bta. aneOot. 1h FAST CHUMCH UT GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Dmfel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 ParlOMge. 945-3195 Cferch Whore a Chriaian experience make* you a memtier, 9:30 a.m. Svoday School; 10:45 a.m. Wontop Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowihip Wonhip; b p.m. Wedneafey Prayer. fWt; f'Zat Wantop CaamtoM MMtog. ,S~rL^rwZ Mta 22 - Wonhip Service; 0.-00 pm. Evra- Ctoldrea The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY of NMtihgo, tec. FLEXFABMCOOTONATED NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER IW N. Broodwoy - Hotting* BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hoitmpt. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 400 fcwO Rd. fester Kerin Eady, 945-3209. Suofey School 9:45; Wantop. 10:30; Sradey Evening Faaaly Hoar at 6:00. Air Force, 1 tier transferring to the Army where he wu a Rifle NCO and faught in the Philip­ pines. He received two Bronze Stars and a Vktory Medal. He was married to Florence L. Meyers on June 11,1943. He wu employed al the EW. Bliss Company or 28 years, retiring in 1971. Before his military service he worked for the former Fuller Lumber Company in Hastings for a few years. He waa a member of the Middleville V .F.W. Post and an active member of the Democratic Party. Mr. Mead is survived by his wife, Florence; two dau^iten, Mrs. Earl (Vickie) Fisher of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hatfing*. Michigan 948-3004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Dowling and Mrs. Richard (Gwen) Darrough of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. June Peake, ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thoma* B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sue- Pastor. Jame* R. Barrett. Ami. to vice*: Sunfey School 9:45 a.m. Momiap Worahip 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 A WAN A Grade* K thro 8. 7HJ0 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houicman Hall). Aduli Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Stxind* Rchcur*a) 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 io II a.m. King* Kid* (Chrtdren'k Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcatf WBCH. Dolton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Patfor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at IO a.m.: Wonhip 11 a.m.; Evening Service al 6 p.m.: Wcdneuby Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Nashville Area NT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Na*hvillc. Father Leon Pohl. Patfor. A mi**ion of St. Rose Catholic Church. HaMing*. Saturday Mau 6:30 p.m. Sunday Ma** 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWIJNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CH ES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Hanficld Church United Mrlhodi*! Sundav School................. 9 a.m. Church................................ 9:30 Methodist Suflda) School Church.......... and Mn. Charles (Geneva) Dodson of ft. CoUiaa, Colorado; four beothen, William Hubbell, Jr. of Hastings, Keith Mead, Richard Mead and Ray Meai all of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 14 al the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial wu at the Hanings Riverside Cemetery with fall Military Honor,. Manorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Michigan Heart Association. assessing came from former Council Member Kenneth Miller, who is in the real estate business. "I don't believe that a small community can be divided into such small parcels," he said. u area in which there were no sales In the laayear. Though he acknowledged Out property values are going up, he said, "The proper thing would have been to spread the 6 percent factor. -What you have done,- be ctmtimied. ‘is not fair. Just when we re aaking for millage for achoda and roads. People are ta going to FLOOD, continued from page 1 "These areas are largely seasonal," he said. "Most residents are away for the winter. Those who are permanent residents deal with this type of situation on a yearly basis, al­ though not always to this year’s (and last year's) extent. Most residents we have talked with remember times when the water level was much higher than this. They seem to be taking the inconvenience in stride. He also said that as a precaution, all people trained in disaster relief should telephone the above number for a roll call. The regular hours of lhe Red Cross are from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The office number is 945­ 3122. This was the quietest village election Monday, as all of the primary winners, ail Republicans, were unopposed on the ballot 33 voter, Clerk Laure Doits with 36. K-12 school districts n the county. adored a readutaai to sell beads to establish exceed $3.5 millkm. The 1988 delinquent taxes were $3,241,000 and because at the increeeed SEV since then, fee county’s bonding The tevolvias tad allows the courtly. dMdu payments to trickle in. News Briefs Ptisrmacles Invotvsd In poster contest "Our concerns are that children should not be playing in the waler around the structures or areas that are flooded." Turner also advised that people and boats, especially the aluminum type, are kqpt away from exposed electrical meters. No one should walk barefooted in flooded areas, he said. A Red Cross disaster caseworker has been on the scene twice daily since Monday to evaluate conditions and talk to the residents of flooded areas. Turner said any families forced to leave their homes without alternative shelter should contact the local Red Cross emergen­ cy number, 1-800-802-6904. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Gill 948-8051 Jo...SUBSCRIBE! Pepper 34, Kerin Duiu 33 and Darell Slater 33. Receiving write-in votes were, for president, Mike Winkler and Cliff Maaoa one each; far clerk. Cliff Matson, one; ud far Iraatee, Lurie Kilmer two ud Shirley Kilmer and Jeff Skwwdoueech. of a renewal of a two-mill levy for the village, much of which will he used for Classic Memorial Park. The proposal, extending the levy from two to four years, was approved handily. ■ ik ovgnm Qrmoor wins spoiling bss Overbeek, who was second in the at Croton High School Amen, a sixth grader at the and rie fint-prne wtam wH nceive $100 U.3. Sarta Bota. Ota prita win be awarded far second, third and Anyming uknv mi TK on Mareh 23-24 apple Kellogg mMkfaftevilte High School Tkta>areS3Mddwyimyl>ermav«dby ttf&v 79S-7W7 tawwa 4:30 Md 6 p.m. drily. TK student wins In art contact be in any mood to go foe increased millage ud that's uofortu&ate." Bratcher said the city must develop M assessing plan for the state tax commission "We’re preparing you for whit must be done," be said. Bratcher said that now he agrees feat a complete reappraisal of lhe city's properties is a good idea. Gray, who said she’s "had an education and a hair since taking office as mayor, concluded, "This is only the beginning, h's not the end of our problem. We hope that this is the solution period." two. and Charles Smith, Sue Corkwell and Howard Dowing one each. Freeport Charles Blough won a two-year seat on the council with 32 write-in votes, one more than Kathy Kunde, who was officially listed on the ballot. Others who were elected, all Reublicans, had no formal opposition. Lyle Blough won the president's seat wth 44 votes, Clerk Diana McGuire had 63. Treasurer Dorothy Kelly 67, Assessor Gordon Yoder 64, and four-year Trustees Arthur Bennett, Sieve Bennett and Ben Christie, 50. 48 and 29, respectively. Yoder, interestingly, won the primary over Charles Blough for the assessor's post Both polled four write-in votes Feb. 19. but Yoder won when his name was picked from a hat at the county clerk’s office. Other write-in vote tallies were, for president, Ken Van Tol 11, Dan Gilbert three, and Diana McGuire. James Cool. Kareen Webb. Henry Stoepher and Henry Stokes, one each; for clerk, Kareen Webb one; for assessor, Roa Geiger three ud Ken Van Tol and John Eggleston Sr. one each; and far four-year trustee, Charles Blough II, Ken Van Tol eight, Gilbert Townsend, Vertin Goforth, Pete Vanerbrook Sr., William Blough, Kanca Webb and Elwood Yoder two apiece, and Jeff Hum, John Eggleston Sr., Natalie Webb. Roa Geiger and John Price Woodland Maggie Stidham Jerry Brumm of NatirviUe, Dr. Douglas Brumm of Calumet; five grandchildren one great grandchild; one brother, Morris Green of Saranac. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services were taM Wedneadty, March 14 at Maple Valley Chapel-41 wfhrr Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Lore* Dingman officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nadiville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, the Heart Asaociatio* or Putnam Library, Nuhville. Others receiving write-in votes were, for president, Ronald Bracy, Carl Tobias and Donald Langhan one apiece; assessor, Saliye Mclean two; and trustees, Sid Green and Roger Clayool Jr. four each. Helen Curtis Thomapple Kellogg High School stnttera Betra Mater has earned first place for a penefl drawing in the Wert Central • * Exhibition at North Kent MaU Her portrait of fellow TK student March 22. sad practice programs are set for 10 a.ra. March 20 and 10 a.m. Match 23. For mon jafonaadtm. call Jennifer Brauer at 943-3775. *Savo the Depot* Dance sot for SL Patrick** Dey NrtfeMl Scholratic Exhibition competi­ tion in New York City. The winner of Scholastic National Smdem Art Exhibi­ tion at fee Stole of UliBots Building in mentions, gold key wianen, blue ribbon winners, and finally Hallmark winners. A St. Patrick’s Dey "Save the Depot" dance win be hdd from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. al the Lake Odessa Community Center Odessa Historical Society. Jim Stone, a disc jockey at WJIM Radio, will spin the planers and play Irving Chartton to bo topic of mooting ‘‘The Life and Times of Iring Chariton" will be the topic of the Barry County Historical Society meeting at 7:30 tonight at the museum building at Charlton Park. Don Reid, a member of the society, will talk about lhe life of Charlton and the founding of Charlton Park. The two-hour program is open to members and to the public. try feadlinr for the first annual Hastings Summerfest Poster Contest is May 15. Entries must be mailed to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 236, 118 E. Court St., Hastings 49058. The phone number is 945-2454. The contest is open to anyone, regardless of age. Poster entries must be submitted on 11x14 standard poster board, in color, and names, addresses and phone numbers of cc.rtesiants must appear on the back. All entries will be displayed, if possible, during Summerfest in August. The winner, who will be notified by July 1, will get a $100 cash prize. �The Hastings Benner — Thursday, March 15, 1990 — Page 7 SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN HASTINGS ARIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Organs to observe 50th wedding anniversary Hermenitt-Allen annouce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hermenitt, natives of Hastings and now residing in Winchester. Ky., announce the engagement of their daughter. Kandy, to Michael Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Allen of Winchester, Ky. The bride-elect is a 1988 graduate of Geogc Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, is a recent graduate of Sullivan College in Lex­ ington, Ky. and is employed at Pizza Hut. The prospective bridegroom is a 1981 graduate of George Rogers Clark High School and is a self-employed farmer. The wedding will take place on Saturday, April 28, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Winchester, Ky. Olson- Wennerstrum exchange wedding vows Kathleen Marie Olson and Steven Charles Wennerstrum were joined in marriage in early autumn at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Parents of the bride and groom are Arthur L. and Karen M. Olsen of Hastings and Mrs. Scon T. Wennerstrum of Western Springs, m. Matron of honor was Mrs. Robin Smith. Bridesmaids were Kathy Hudson, Carol Janke and Sheryl Wennerstrum. Best man was Scon R. Wennerstrum. brother of lhe groom. Groomsmen were Doug Dominick, Jeff Edgerton, Robert Kelly and Robert Olson. Ushers were Robert Kral, Jim May and Karl Van Cura. After a honeymoon trip to the islands of Hawaii, the couple continues to reside in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Organ of 520 Ashwood Drive, Venice, Fla.. 34292. will celebrate their 50th anniversary on March 25. The former Emmabelle Swan and Harold Organ were married in Woodland. March 25. 1940, by Rev. Harley Townsend. They lived in the Hastings area all their lives. The couple has one married daughter, Georgia Organ of Hastings. Harold was a pat­ tern maker at Rapid Pattern and Plastics in Grand Rapids and E.W. Bliss, Hastings. Emmabelle was a legal secretary for L.C. Barnes for many years. The couple would like to hear from family and friends. An open house is being planned for a later dace. Fred Steiner to mark his 80th birthday The family of Fred Steiner invites friends and neighbors to an open house of his 80th birthday Sunday, March 18, from 2 until 5 p.m. al his home at 11224 Davis Road, Middleville. Local Birth Announcements Royal Frantz to mark his 90th birthday Royal Frantz of Grand Ledge will be celebrating his 90<h birthday on March 24. Mr. Frantz taught school in Woodland in lhe 1920s. Later, he moved to Eaton County, where he fanned and taught at several Eaton County schools in the l940's, '50s and ’60s. He retired in 1972. He has lived with his wife, for almost 64 years. They have five children, Beverly of Lansing, Wendell of Charlotte, Bethel of Sun­ field. Eleanor of Grand Ledge and Gwen of Lansing. His family has planned a card shower for him. He would like to hear from relatives, friends and former students. His address is 817 N. Clinton. Lot 302, Grand Ledge. 48837. Wiesenhofers to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children of Elmer and Ethel Wiese nhofer. invite friends and family to celebrate with them, the joyous occasion of their parents golden wedding anniversary. They will be hosts for an open house Sunday, March 18, at the Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St.. Mid­ dleville, from 2 to 5 p.m. Elmer and the former Ethel Bowman were married March 21, 1940. They spent most of their married life on the Ben Bowman proper­ ty at 1200 N. Middleville Road. Hastings. Two years ago they moved to 602 Thornton St., Middleville. Their children are Ryai and Elaine Nor­ throp, Pat and Judy Harrison and Ed and Jan Wiesenhofer. all of Middleville. The couple has eight grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren. Thev request no gifts, please. Read The Hastings Banner every week for ALL the news of Barry County. Call 948-8051 Brumm-Fetterman announce engagement Chris and Penny Brumm of Charlotte an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Lacey Rae. to Kevin Fctterman. He is the son of Sandy Dexter and Stan Wheaton, both from Charlotte. The bride-elect soon will graduate from Maple Valley High School. The prospective bride-groom is a graduate of Charlotte High School and is employed full time al Spartan Motois or Charlotte. A Sept. I5 wedding is being planned. Middleville to have transit bus service The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 13, 1990 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through — and — The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: Shall the 27.7797 mills limitation (927.7797 on each 91,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Arsa School District, Michigan, which expired with the 1969 tax levy, be renewed for three (3) years, 1990 to 1992, for operating purposes? The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation In any local unit affecting the taxable property In the School District and the years such Increases are effective are aa follows: Park 25 mills County of Barry Renovation Bond unlimited City of Hastings None Assyria Township None Baltimore Township None Cartton Township 1.5 mills Castleton Township 1 mill Hastings Township None Hope Township 2 mills Irving Township 1.5 mills Johnstown Township 1 mill '■<>-> i.iImbHI Maple Grove Township Rutland Township 1.5 mills Woodland Township 2 mills Barry Intermediate School District 1.25 mills Hastings Area Schools None would pay that share until October if the village would pay $120 a month as its share. "We could have the service one day a week. Unlike the ocher small towns, we have a senior citizens complex here," Myers said. "Seniors now pay 50 cents, and anyone else pays $1. Our share will be reduced by the share box,** he pointed out If grant money is not available in October, the village could once again look at its options, he added. "One big problem is lack of publicity," Myers said. "The residents should know that the service is available to anyone, not just seniors and the handicapped. All they have to do is call the dispatcher. They pick them up and when they’re ready, they take them home.* The vote by the council to pay for the bus service one day a week was unanimous. For more information on Barry County Transit hours and routes call 948-8098. — NOTICE — The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, ba Increased by 1.38 mills (91.38 on each 91,000.00) for two years, 1990 and 1991, for general operating purposes, Including textbook, equipment, and furniture replacement, and building maintenance and repair purposes? company because of lack of ridership. The subject was brought up by Trustee LouMycrs, who said he was approached by representatives of Lincoln Meadows Apartments. “A small group is interested in having it continued," Mycn said. He contacted Barry County Transit Manager Joseph Bleam, who said he would apply for a specialized service grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation to pay for part of the service. No grant money is available until next October, Bleam told Myers, so the BCT To Members of Hasting* Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 11, 1990, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o’clock A.M., and remain open until 8:0C o'clock P.M., of the same Election day. flMiau J-Ad Graphics News Service Senior citizens in Middleville will still be able to use the Barry County Transit bus one day a week for three hours after the Village Council approved subsidizing the service at its Feb. 27 meeting. The two-day a week bus service was discontinued in both Middleville and Nashville earlier in February by the transit IT’S A GIRL! Gary and Cindy Studt of Lake Odessa are proud to announce the birth of their baby daughter, Elizabeth Paige. She was bora on Feb. 7, weighing 7 lbs. II ozs. She joins brother; Gregory, 7 and Blake 5. Bom March 8 to Audra Chaffee of Freeport. Time: 9:15 p.m. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 ozs. Bom March 13 to Lester and Kendra Fay of Hastings. Time: 8:14 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 ozs. Bom March 13 to M. Kirk and Joni Lydy of Hastings. Time: 11:20 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2Vi ozs. . Friday. Mon., Mar. 26,1990 Raymond and Mary Coonrod of 6242 Ramsdell Drive, Rockford, are pleased to an­ nounce die engagement of their daughter. Donna Sue, to Eric Wade Miller, son of Robert and Doreen Miller of 2821 Lawrence Road, Hastings. Donna is a graduate of Rockford High School and Eric is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. Both are employed at Slow and Davis in Grand Rapids. An Aug. 25 wedding is being planned. — NOTICE — Barnes-Line announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Max Simpson of Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Teresa Lynn, to Roger G. Line II. son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Line of Charlotte. Teresa is a 1985 graduate of Charlotte High School. She has been attending Douglas J Academy and will be transferring to Maine State Hair Design. Roger is a 1984 graduate of Charlotte High School. He is in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class, stationed in Brunswick. Maine, with Patrol Squadron 8 as a flight engineer. A July 28. 1990. wedding is being planned. FT’S A BOY! Bom Feb. 6 to Matt and Kim Neil al the Holland Hospital. Logan Matthew Neil weighed 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and is 21 inches long. He has a sister Kendra, 2%. Grandparents are Bill and Lo Driesenga of Holland and Larry and Jane Neil of Hastings Fred and Teri Pierson of Hastings, wish to announce the birth of their son Matthew Fredrick Pierson. Matthew was boro Feb. 20 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 21 inches long. . _.HC is. iWdcomed home by his sister Devin, 1W. The proud grandparents are Glendon and Eileen Pierson of Hastings and Ron and Jo Ellyn Myers of Wayland. Greg and Nancy Mulder of Middleville wish to announce the birth of their son Cory Robert Mulder bum March 1 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. He weighed 7 lbs. !0V4 ozs. and is 18 inches long. Welcomed home by sisters Mindy and Mandy. Grand­ parents are Bill and Rose Chambers of Mid­ dleville and Bob and Norma Mulder of Cadillac, former Barry County residents. Bora March 5 to Jodie Ruffner of Hastings. Time: 2:08 p.m. Bom March 8 to Matt Debolt and Patty DeMond of Hastings. Time: 11:22 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. Bora March 9 to David and Tamara Mater of Nashville. Time: 8:24 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. IM ozs. Bom March 10 to Joel and Gail Pepper of Lake Odessa. Time: 9:12 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 Vi ozs. Logan Matthew Neil bom Feb. 6 to Matt and Kim Neil at Holland Hospital. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 ozs., 21 inches long. Logan has ■ sister Kendra, 2V4. Grandparents are Bill and Lo Driesenga of Holland and Larry and Janet Neil of Hastings. ’ Coonrod-Miller announce engagement 1990*1991 1990-1996 1990-1991 1990-1991 1990-1992 1990-1991 1990 19901991 19901992 19901994 Indefinitely This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation Increaaes which are not required to be recorded In the Office ol the County Treasurer. This Certificate la made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: Hastings Area School District Dated: January 26,1990 Dated: March 15,1990 March 26,1990 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer PATRICIA l_ ENDSLEY SsofBtsnfg Board of Education 1225 UL STATE SL (nexftofflcDonolds) CRU. TODAY 948-8288-HASTinGS HOCUS: »n. thru Frl. SATELLITE SEOVICE 9 to 3:00 HELP WANTED • Tellers wanted full-time for local financial institution. • Receptionist/Secretary needed. We need a Gal Friday for full-time position. • Mig Welder • Landscapers wanted. Must be experienced. • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained HEMORRHOIDS — Internal — External The laser vaporizes and steril­ izes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. Warts Moles Skin Cancer Bom Clinic’s Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing iFamih Practice • Automatic Press Operator Calf Kjrfa at... 949-8600 Oat of Ton Call 1-900-526-7298 .WISE Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th St. S.E. (Just East of Breton) Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 Haatlngs. Ml 49056 (616) 455-3550 �Page 8 — The Hastingo Sanner — Thursday. March 15, 1990 Legal Notices NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct o public hearing for the following Special Use Appeals: CASE NO. Sp. 2-90 - Howard t. Lodwig, (applicant). LOCATION: 11170 Cobb Rd.. Sec. 11. Barry Twp. on the West side of the rood between Gilkey Lake Road and Pifor Road. PURPOSE: Asking for a special use for tem­ porary housing for elderly parent. CASE NO. Sp. 3-90 • Jeff A. Slunick. (applicant). LOCATION 6277 Marsh Rd.. Sec. 17. Orangeville Twp on the southeast corner of Keller and Marsh Roads. PURPOSE: Asking to construct and operate a truck and farm implement diesel repair service. CASE NO. Sp. 4-90 • Steve and Doryle Forbes, (applicants). LOCATION: Approximately 6451 Hammond Rd.. Sec. 12. Irving Twp. on the west side of the rood between Sisson and Brown Roads. PURPOSE: Asking for a special use for tem­ porary housing far elderly parents. MEETING DATE: March 26. 1990. TIME: 7.30 p.m. PLACE: County Commissioner's Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described property will bo completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Mich, during the hours of 8 a.m. lo 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office al 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (3/15) State of McMga* Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 90-20310-IE Estate of KATHRYN MANNING McGLOCKLIN. Social Security Number 370-10-858). TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 435 E. Grand St.. Hostings, Mich. 49058 died Oct. 1. 1983. An instrument dated Jan. 29. 1967 has been ad­ mitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against tho estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes duo, whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: James I. Moses. 8482 E. Sunset Dr.. Lyons. Mich. 48851. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to if. (3/15) BARRY TOWNSHIP MEETING March 6. 1990 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m. All board members present along with 2 residents. 8 guests. Public Hearing' on proposed 1990-91 budget. Re­ quested trustees salary be raised to $55.00 per diem. Hearing tabled ot 7:50 p.m. Regular monthly meeting. Minutes of Feb. meeting recd and approved. Treasurers report and tax reports accepted as given. Accepted bid from Wolverine Fire Apparatus Co. of $54,035.00 to be builded on 1990 Ford 700. Approved Earnest Smith as Police Reserve. Accepted bid from Smith & Doster Ford in amount of $15,695.50 for 1990 Ford LTD with police package. Accepted contract with Delton Kellogg School for summer rec. program for the amount of $1,000.00. Proclaimed week of March 11-17 as Girl Scout Week. Approved bid from Barry Co. Rd. Comm, (or work on curve on Osborne Rd. in amount of $19,865.00. Approved intent to purchase lot next to Hickory Fire Station following 'Public Hearing* on same. Approved letter to Dr. Wes VonSeggern on dispatching. Rejected request from J. Nadwornki to rent bock pari of police garage. Approved signing letter of intent with LifeCare. Resumed 'Public Hearing* on 1990-91 budget. F. Francisco moved. G. Herbert supported to raise trustees per diem to $55.00 per meeting. Carried Public Hearing closed at 9:40 p.m. Reopened regular meeting. Adopted 1990-91 budget in the following amounts: Total Revenues $378,850.00; Expen­ ditures General Fund $317,605.00; Special Fire $65,966.64; Police Fund $78,925.00; Cemetery Reserve $4,300.00. Approved bill of $1,666.67 to Gull Lake Am­ bulance Service for period 1-12-90 — 3-)) -90. Approve paying of bills in the following amounts: General Fund $5,838.80: Hickory Fire $1,290.29: Police Fund $2,720.83 plus payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor (3/15) RUTLAND TOWNSHIP Board Meeting. March 7. 1990 Approved minutes of February 7. 1990. Jock Kineman presented proposed rood work on W. State Rood and Airport Road. Approved $10.00 for removal of trash at cemetery. All reports received and placed on file. Approved vouchers totaling $9,297.05. Respectfully submitted. Rose McMellen. Dep. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (3/15) Husband appreciates his wife Dear Ann Landers: It’s 1:30 a.m., and 1 can’t sleep. But that’s not why I’m writing. I want you to help me say "thank you” to my wife. We both have full-time jobs, and there is plenty to do to keep this household running. Tonight as we were climbing into bed, my wife realized that she had one more load of laundry to move from the washer to the dryer. I knew if she went to do it I'd be sound asleep before she returned, so I convinced her to stay in bed and snuggle, and soon we were both snoozing. 1 awoke about 12:15. J knew she needed some of the clothes in the washer to wear to her job the next day, sol figured I’d just toss them in the dryer. When I got there, the dryer was full, and so was the clean clothes basket. 1 started to fold and stack underwear and socks to make room for the next load. Ann. there were at least 100 pieces to handle from just one load, and I’m sure my wife does at least four or five loads every week. Well, 35 minutes later, while standing on that cold cement floor, I had a much deeper appreciation for what my wife does several times a week with never a complaint. I decided not to sign my name, because there are probably thousands of women out there who would fit this description, and I’d like each one to think (his thank-you is from a grateful mate. — A Lucky Guy, Canton, Ohio. Dear Lucky: Sony I New your cover by printing the name of your city, but a husband who is as terrific as you should get a little special recognition. 1 say you are both lucky. Hand your wife the paper, and tell her she's in Ann Landers* column today. How to ramova atatoo? Dear Ara I andrn: My son had a large black panther tattooed on his upper arm when he turned 18 last year. It didn't matter to me one way or the other, because 1 knew it was something he had wanted for a long time. Now for the problem: “Dan" is sorry he had it done. He says it looks cheap and makes him feel like a bum. He is obessed with that tattoo, and it is making him miserable. I checked with a doctor who said it would cost $1,400 to $3,000 to have the tattoo removed surgically. He warned Dan that there might be a scar. Ann, please check with some of your ex­ perts and offer some advice. Dan knows I am writing, and we are both eager for a response. — Concerned in Massachusetts. Dear Mass: I spoke with Dr. Mary Ellen Brademas, assistant clinical professor of der­ matology at New York University. This is what Dr. Brademas said: There are several techniques for removing tattoos, and none are perfect. The young man can have dermabrasion (sanding to the top layers of skin), laser treatment or the solution mentioned by his mother, surgical removal. The cost your correspondent was quoted for the latter seems excessive. The method of removal should be determined by the doctor. The decision would be based on the size and location of the tattoo, as well as the depth of the coloration. No matter which technique is used, there is almost certain to be a scar. Perhaps a satisfac­ tory (and much less expensive) solution might be a cream or liquid to cover the tattoo. Either Covermark by Lydia O’Leary or Leg and Body Cover by Dcrmablcnd are excellent. Both can be purchased in department stores. Support groups do help Dear Am Lenders: May I respond to the mother who works full-time and then goes home to another full-time job — cooking, cleaning and taking care of the children. She also looks after her retired parents and admit­ ted sheepishly, "I'm 45 pounds overweight, but I'll do something about it eventually.” If she and her husband both work full-time, the responsibilities of the house and children, marketing, etc., should be divided 50-50. I also suggest a cleaning woman. Someone who comes in once a week can be a lifesaver and well worth the money. I happen to be a single parent with two children. Two self-help groups saved my life. Many of these groups have a philosophy bas­ ed on the 12-step recovery program of Alcoholics Anonymous. This formula has proven to be enormously successful, which is why it is used so often. I belong to Overeaiers Anonymous. I have maintained a 60-pound weight loss for two yean. Recovery is based on the 12 steps, the support of the fellowship and the con­ sciousness of a higher power. This need not be any specific religious figure. Each person can look to his or her own Through Overeaters Anonymous. I am learning to meet life’s challenges, and I no longer anesthetize myself with food. I also suggest that this woman try Co­ Dependents Anonymous. In this group, we team which responsibilities are ours and which responsibilities belong to others. For the first time in my life. I am learning to take care of myself and not feel guilty for allowing others to manage their own lives. The concept of people with common pro­ blems getting together is wonderful. So many of us tend to think that we are the only ones who are suffering, and it is good to know that we aren't weak or crazy and tht we aren't alone. Please. Ann. keep telling your readers about these groups. I learned about them from your column. — Grateful in Ceveland. Dear Cleveland: Your letter is sure to help a great many people. It has also provided an op­ portunity to elaborate on one of my favorite subjects. I can't say enough about the groups that operate on lhe theory that people who share the same problem can get strength from one another. A perfect example is Compassionate Friends, an organization for parents who have lost a child to death. Well-mean'mg friends and relatives can try to console the distraught couple, but only individuals who have lived through this shattering experience know what it's like. When they show up at a meeting and say to the new members, "Look, we lived through it, and you will, too.” thev Rive We treat them seriously. Because any time someone sustains an injury to the head, the nerve center of the body, there may be cause for concern. Since 1936, Borgess has been a pioneer in the treatment of the central nervous system.Today, we house the most advanced and extensive neurn ^enter in the area, performing over 1,700 neuro­ Drugs are everywhere. They ‘re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. tf you have questions about drugs, you need Am Landers' booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a seif-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lawdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Woodland News The pancake and sausage breakfast that was to be held Feb. 24 in February at Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coats Grove was cancelled due to bad weather and impassable roads. It has now been rescheduled for Satur­ day. March 24, from 7 to 10 a.m. This opento-the-public breakfast will be served for a donation, which will help the church finance an elevating device to make the church fellowship hall accessible to handicapped per­ sons. There will be a bake sale during the breakfast. The church is located at the corner of Durkee and Coats Grove Roods. Woodgrove Church is also planning a father-son banquet for Saturday evening, March 17. Kyle Chase, the church’s most re­ cent father, will be the emcee, and the pro­ gram will feature Chris Jakway, a Christian magician and illusionist. The meal will be a chuck wagon dinner and it is planned for everyone to wear western clothing (but, no guns, please). Anyone can call Pastor Jerry Miller at 367-4137 for more information about cither of these events. The annual Woodland Lions Club Men's Lenten Breakfast will be held in the Lions' Den on Main Street Saturday, March 28, at 7 a.m. The Rev. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran Church will be the speaker. The breakfast is a public event and all men are welcome. Chad Fariee received his Eagle Scout pin at a special ceremony at Hastings First ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Most people treat head injuries too lightly strength and confidence that isn’t available anywhere else. Gambler's Anonymous is an organization that has rescued thousands of people from this addictive, destructive illness. There is also Narcotics Anonymous — the name speaks for itself — as well as Sexaholics Anonymous. The list in our office is a long one. and the let­ ters of thanks from readers who have reclaim­ ed their lives as a result of joining these groups are the best part of this job. If you are having a problem with children, parents, family, friends or with yourself, there is probably a self-help group for you. Check your telephone directory. If there is no listing, you can obtain information and refer­ ral to a group closest to you by writing to the National Self-Help Clearinghouse, 25 W. 43rd St., Room 620, New York. N.Y. 10036. (Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.) by Catherine Lucas Presbyterian Church Saturday evening. The candlelit ceremony was followed by a light supper and a good-natured "roast” of Chad by Us leaden, fellow scouts of Troop No. 178 and Paul Quigley, one of Chad's teachers at Lakewood High School, who is also an Eagle Scout. Lakewood High School Band wind ensem­ ble earned all lop ratings at a District Band Festival at South Christian High School in Cutlerville Saturday afternoon. Viola Cunningham has announced there will be no dinner at Cunningham's Acre the second Sunday of any month until sometime this foil. The dinner held last Sunday will be the last until further notice. Mr. and Mn. Dean Cunningham (Viola) will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 24, with an open house buffet luncheon M Zion Lutheran Church from I to 5 p.m. All of their family, neighbors and friends are invited. A father-son banquet was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church last Saturday even­ ing. There were more than 60 at the potluck dinner. Candy prizes were given to Rex Karcher, oldest father John Musbach, youngest eon; and Larry Dye, oldest son with his father Many hobbies were displayed, including collections of stamps, baseball cards, model farm equipment, wooden toys and sets of books by authors. The program wu a movie from the Moody Institute of Science called "The Ultimate Adventure” which wu about a motorcycle trip acrou the Sahara Desert. The Rev. George Speu drove to an all-day Sunday School Growth Conference at ChnriMe United Brethren Church Saturday. He was accompanied by his wife, Nadine Speu, Evelyn Goodrich and John Bucher. A lunch of turkey or ham mb sandwiches wu served by the host church. Goodrich said lhe conference wu done by a professional speaker and wu entertaining, helpful and informative. Heavy fog from Friday morning until Satur­ day evening kept many Woodland area residents mostly al home over the put weekend. Driving al night wu particularly difficult, and some people's failure to turn on lights despite extremely poor visibility further complicated day-time driving. It wu impossi­ ble io see a car without lighu until it wu only a few feet away even al mid-day. The second Community Lenten Worship sevice was held at Zion Lutheran Church Sun­ day evening. Frances Reuther, organist, and Jeanette Markwart, pianist, provided a musical prelude for the service. The Rev. Alan Sdlman led opening readings and hymns and the Rev. Bob Kersten gave a sermon titled "The Cross: Goodness or Life’s Best?” The worship program wu followed by fellowship. including cookies and punch or coffee in the church fellowship hall. Many area churches were represented by lhe large number who attended. The third combined Lakewood Ministerial Association Lenten service will be st Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, March 18. st 7 p.m. The Rev. George Speu of Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church will be the speaker. logical operations each year. As part of our centennial obsen*ance. we ll be conducting a neuro seminar with Patricia Neal, March 19.1990. For more information, call 1-800-828-8135. Were here to ease your mind .And every' medical problem associated with it. BORGESS Medical Center 100 years of community care. AAUW plans to tour naw state historical museum Members of the Hastings Branch of the American Association of University Women will visit the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing, Tuesday, March 20. The AAUW will tour 12 permameni galleries, featuring life-like facades of a lumber baron's mansion, and Michigan's Ter­ ritorial Capitol, offered by the Michigan Historical Museum. There will be a walk-through of the replica Copper mine. Woodland diarama, an audio­ visual presentaiion and a temporary exhibit giUery. The members will meet at the home of Lois Roush. 421 S. Washington St., at 12:30 p.m. for rides. The tour will start at 3 p.m. The AAUW will have a display of books written or written about the first Ladies of Wuhington, D.C. during March, which is Women's History Month. The display will be in the Hastings Public Library. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 15. 1990 — Page 9 Pleasantview holds Career Day... Students at Hastings' Pleasantview Elem­ entary looked into the future Monday, as they wore the outfits that might be appropriate for what they want to be when they grow up. Most popular were professional sports, fol­ lowed by teachers and then doctors. After joining in the all-purpose room to learn a little about their careers, students par­ aded through classrooms to show school­ Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALS males their plans. "All of the Hastings schools have one day or one week just to get the students started thinking about careers," said Principal Jo Stebbins. "In each of the classrooms, teach­ ers talk about careers and what kids need to do to prepare, as far as training and educa­ tion." Just Ike 30 or 40 years ago, several young girls have designs on being nurses. Default having been made in th* terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was mode on th* 4th day ol July. 1986. by DONNA SEARLES, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United State*, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the 14th day of July. 1986, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Liber 436 of Records, Page 902, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the dale hereof $31,564.15 principal and Interest at 10% per annum, and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of April. 1990, at one-thirty o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of tho Courthouse in the City Of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the promises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount duo and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sole and legal costs and expenses, including the at­ torney foe oHowed by low, and also any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned necessary •a protect its interest In the promises, which premises are described as situate in the Township Of Prairieville, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wif: Lots 5 and 6 of Shady Heights according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 3 of Piats on pogo 37. Tho period of redemption will be six months from date of sole unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1944CL 600.3241a. In which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. Dated: March 2, 1990 EARLY. LENNON, FOX. THOMPSON. PETERS A CROCKER RRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engels, one of Its Attorneys (3/29) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by Clifford E. Schaffer and Susan M. Schaffer, husband and wife, of 437 Groce Drive. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. to Union Bonk, a Michigan Banking Corporation, of 933 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48349. dated December 4, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on December 23. 1987 at Liber 461 of Mortgages, Page 18. in said records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice for principal and interest os well as late charges the sum of TWELVE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-TWO AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($12,692.02) and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage and any part thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in sold Mortgoe and in pursuance of the Statute in such case mode and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises herein described or so much thereof as may be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder at the Cour­ thouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan. that being the place of holding th* Circuit Court in and for said County ol Barry, Stot* ©f Michigan, on Wednesday, April 11. 1990 at 3:00 o’clock Eastern Standard Time, in the afternoon of Mid day and said premises will be sold to pay th* amount so as aforesaid due on said Mortgage together with in­ terest ot the rate of Eleven and One-Quarter Per­ cent (11.25%) per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that Mid Mortgog** does pay on or prior to th* date of said Ml*, which Mid premises ore described in said Mortgage as follows: lands situated in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry, and Stat* ol Michigan, and more particularly described os follows: Lot 4, of Hillside Park, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 65. The period ol redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: February 27, 1990 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA 933 Fourth Avenue lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 BY: NICHOLS. MCKAIG t BALKX Lawrence P. McKaig P24014 Attorney for the Mortgage* 267 E. Main Street P.O. Box 4 Ionia, Ml 48B46 616-527-4990 (3/29) High is the aim of at least one Pleasantview student. A handful of young men says they want to Join a branch of the military. Lake Odessa News: Sandra Vogel song, former media center director of Lake wood High School, was recently featured in the Lansing Stale Journal in its scries, "They're Reading." Each week prominent capitol city persons are interviewed for their reading choices. Sandra's latest choices were "The Educa­ tion of Little Tree” by Forrest Carter, a tale of a Cherokee boyhood and "Nettie’s Trip South" by Ann Turner, an account of slavery. Sandra is the co-ordinator at Cornell School in Okemos in its Instructional Media Center. All alumnae of the American Legion Aux­ iliary's Girls' State program are invited to submit their own names and addresses to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan, at 212 North Verlinden, Lansing, 48915, in preparation for lhe 50th anniversary ceremony at Central Michigan University June 10. Attendees are also invited to telephone information to (517) 371-4720. Ap­ proximately 20,000 girls have attended this program in participatory government ex­ perience. In 1990 there will be 546 girls attending. Local winners of the "America and Me" essay contest are Jon Pepper. Heather Smith and Dan Wilson. Jon is the son of Joel and Gail Pepper and grandson of the Gerrit Klomps and the Peppers of Clarksville. Heather is the daughter of James and Vanessa Broe, granddaughter of Rena Broe and the Arlie Todds of Bachman Road. Hastings. Dan is the son of Tom and Becky Wilson. His grandparents arc the Keith Wilsons and the Tom Possehns. all of Odessa Township. Friends of the Library met March 6 for their annual meeting. Plans were finalized for having the Irish music night Thursday, March 15. and a luncheon in early April. Katherine Eldridge is the newly elected director for three years. Marge Erickson and Marie Pickens were re-elected to three-year terms. In the directors’ meeting that followed, Marian Klein was re-elected president for 1990. Delos Johnson as vice-president, Katherine Eldridge as secretary and Marge Erickson as treasurer. Newest gift of the Friends to the library is a scries of animal stories with cassettes. There will be a free evening of entertain­ ment at the Lake Odessa Community Library March 15 when Pam Eicher, Dave and Cindy Lambert and Bob Hudson of Grand Rapids come for another in the series of concerts for the public. There will be ballads such as "Molly Malone,” “I’ll Tell Me Ma." “Best of Society,” besides traditional Irish jigs and reels, plus some sing-along numbers. The in­ struments used will be penny whistles, guitar, concertinas, flute and the Irish drum. There will be Irish stories and jokes added for good measure. Friends of the Library will serve refreshments during intermission. Adults and children are invited to attend. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will conclude about two hours later Bob Hudson has played several of these instruments in an earlier concert. Don and Lisa Mantlo are moving to their new hone south of Clarksville on Nash Highway, just south of Thompson Road on M-50. It is reported that Dale Brock will be the new occupant at the present Mantlo home on Sixth Avenue. Helen Robinson has pur­ chased the Brock house on Jordan Lake Highway Avenue. The Dairy Queen business on M-50 near the lake has been sold to a Pontiac family, which has long been in lhe same franchise business. Leotis Hale has relumed to her Lake Manor apartment after weeks of recovery at the home of her daughter, Rena Burkett, at Morrison Lake following thoracic surgery. Katie Lowney of Saginaw recently spent a brief lime with her great-grandparents. Gil and Maxine Vaughan, at lake Manor while her parents, Robert and Pamela Lowney were oa vacation. Most of the vacation time, she spent with her grandparents Jerry and Karen Eckman at Hastings. Her father. Bob, is director of the Durand Historical Railroad Museum at Durand. He will be the speaker at the April 5 meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Forty-seven attended the March meeting of the LOAHS. The emphasis on centennial farms of lhe township brought out a crowd. There were slides of six farms with their varied buildings. On hand lo relate history of the farms and some interesting stories were Betty *"irnon of Grand Haven and her broth Robert Johnson of Belding; Nelson arx4 Dorotha Begcrow and sister. Bertha Allen; Laverne and Ethelecn Daniels; and Geneva and Fred O’Connor. Other family members present were Abbie Anderson of Grand Rapids and her brothers, Randy Ander­ son, who now has the centennial Johnson farm; and Mrs. Thelma Johnson. Each of the families brought photographs showing the farms in earlier days. The au­ dience wided additional stories about the farms. Rex Karcher recalled climbing around lhe huge Stalter bams. Augst Lake is shown on early maps at Cady swamp when the farm was owned by a Mr. Cady. One wing of the Hugh Peacock house on Second Avenue was once a small dwelling on lhe Augst farm. Richard Heaven's grandfather made the bricks for the Stalter 1910 house. The Clinton Trail passed between the Stalter house and bam before the present house was built. The John Bippley farm has a road and had a school named for the family. Most of the farms had orchards in the early days. The Johnsons also had a dairy business, a horse business and many other enterprises. The early barnstorming pilot Ari Davis used the Johnson field:, as landing sites for plane rides in the 1930s You could pay vour money and have a ride to see the town, the lakes or your farm. The Augst sons were named for Civil War generals — Winfield Scott and Ambrose Bumside. The community was shocked last Friday forenoon, when word spread of lhe accidental death of Janie Rodriguez. Janie was know n as a most helpful person, always ready to render assistance to friends, causes or mere acquain­ tances. 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BARRY COUNTY GOP LINCOLN DAY DINNER — Friday, March 30, 1990 — • RN • Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: RN'* - 1CU 12 HOUR SHIFTS 7 am - 7 pm - Part-time RN A NEW GRADUATES - MEDICAL/SURGICAL 12 HOUR SHIFTS 7 pm - 7 am - Full-time 8 HOUR SHIFTS 3-11 pm - Part-time 11 pm • 7 am • Full-time & Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that includes Medical. Dental. Life. Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability insurances Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds ano levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec. RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 E.OE MidVilla Restaurant • 7:30 PM Featuring ... Senate Majority Leader John Engler aa Keynote Speaker Reception for Congreesasan Paal Henry Preceding TICKETS: $5.00 Per Person for the Reception $20.00 Per Person for Dinner FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: Vicki Jerkatie 616-795-7389 • Jan Geiger 616-367-4459 Jim Rice 517-852-9884 • Jim Fisher 616-945-4344 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 15. 1990 A‘roaring’ good time had at Southeastern school Two hundred children and 60 parents spread out blankets, sleeping bags and pillows to settle in for the annual Southeastern Elementary School “Roar-a-thon” last week. The event is a celebration of "March is reading month.” said Principal Chris Warren. Students at the Hastings school spent the time from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday reading books, winning prizes, listening to special reading presentations and enjoying refreshments. One hundred paperback books were given away in a drawing to the students. Special reading presentations were given by teachers Cindy Wilcox and Nancy Bradley and by the principal. Susie Slanderford, special reading teacher, organized the Roar-a-thon. The school's Parent-Teacher Organization provided beverages and popcorn and helped served the refreshments. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Call us to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! About 200 children and 60 parents spread out sleeping bags, blankets and pillows as they gathered for the an­ nual Roar-a-thon, a celebration of March is Reading Month. Tammy Lea and Bryan Lee were engrossed In rending a story together during the event. REMS group to mot on Tuesday, March 20 Rems (Recreation and Education for Multi­ ple Sclerosis) will meet Tuesday. March 20, at 7 p.m. at Thomapple Manor. Ann LaFonte will be here from the western branch. All M.S. people are urged to attend. Family and friends also are welcome. Legal Notices State of MkMBM Promote Court Caaaty al Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Dacaaaad Estate Filo No. 90-20317-SE Estate of John F. Cleary a/k/o/ John Francis Cleary, deceased. Social Security Number 318-22-5678. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tho estate moy be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 22. 1990 at 10:30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of MARY JILL STEINER requesting that MARY JAL STEINER bo ap­ pointed personal representative of JOHN F. CLEARY who lived at 14782 Kellogg School Rood, Hickory Corners. Michigan and who died December 10. 1989; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated March 24. 1964 and codicils dated n/a be odmited to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be lorever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court a*td lhe (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 8. 1990 Sidney D. Durham (Pl3040) Buller, Durham and Svikls 202 H. Kiv^vt.w Drive Parchment. Ml 49004 Mary Jill Steiner 14782 Kellogg School Rood Hickory Corner*. Ml 49060 671-5482 Teacher Cindy Wilcox reads a story during the Roar-a-thon that called for audience participation. The ybuhgsters seemed to enjoy responding with a loud “n-n-no” al appropriate Intervals to enhance the storyline. Camp Fire Is 80 years old Camp Fire this week is observing its 80th anniversary, and youngsters and leaders of the Barry County unit presented this cake to Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who signed a proclamation at Monday night's City Council meeting. On hand for the ceremony were (back row, from left) Sarah Lepak, Kerlth Sherwood, Michelle Leffel, Sharyn Kaufman, leader Karen Hammond, leader Emmetl Swan, (middle row, from left) Camp Fire Director Judy Sarver, Rachel Nystrom, Angle Sarver, Doug Sarver, Brian Swan, Ben Swan and Candl Sarver. Hope board tables sewer issue • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS Special School Election March 26,1990 Available at tho Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Cali or write for applica­ tions for absent voters ballot. Final applica­ tion date March 24, 1990, 2:00 p.m. Patricia L. Endsk , Secretary Hastings Area School District Board of Education Jbu re Invited 10T£\?C0CK^0SiPI7llLS 'UIIWIZS ■PRpD UCrjiWC ■ ■ NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-805! to SUBSCRIBE! DATE: WEDNESDAY. MARCH 3J. ISM TIME: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM pi*CE PHYSICIANS CENTER. CONFERENCE CENTER •FREE- Blood Pressure - Blood Sugar Screening Blood Glucose Meier Cleaning Recipes Breakfast Samples/ Refreshments and An opportunity to see what's new in Diabetes Care Products by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer HOPE TWP. - The proposed system and site plans for the Wall Lake sewer system are on hold again. The Hope Township Board Monday night tabled Wail Lake sewer plans to await an April meeting between the supervisors of Barry and Prairieville townships, the coordinator of the Delton area sewers and engineers. A representative of lhe Hope board is ex­ pected to attend the discussion to learn lhe status of proposed nearby sewer projects and explore the possibility of a combined sewer project. After learning the progress of lhe other areas, the board may get more direction in its plan. Acquiring a permit for a sewer project from the Michigan Department of Natural Res­ ources takes six to eight months, if uncon­ tested. A contested permit takes longer, said Lou Van Liere, an engineer from Williams and Works, who has been hired by lhe Hope Board to develop plans. In keeping with the last few meetings of the board, the town hall was filled with Cedar Creek area residents, who have protested the discharge of effluents into Cedar Creek and opposed location of a lagoon in lhe area. Given those time allocations, the board would probably not be able to sun construc­ tion in 1990. So it's bond attorney, Jim White, suggested that the board wait until the upcoming joint meeting. Postponing the project another month will not set construc­ tion back any further at this point, he said. "We're at a point where some type of deci­ sion must be made to file with the state to apply for a permit," said White. Sewer treatment projects have been sug­ gested for Delton, and Pine and Crooked Lakes, although Van Liere said many reports on the other projects* progress have been con­ flicting. Van Liere formally explained four alterna­ tives that have been reviewed as possible plans for the Wall Lake project (see accom­ panying chart). The first plan, using stabi­ lization ponds at the corner of Cedar Creek and Dowling roads, has been discussed exten­ sively at past meetings. Monday's meeting was the first lime all alternatives have been fully explained. Each of these has benefits and drawbacks," said Van Liere, of the possible plans. The first one is probably the most easily operated because it has less reliance on the condition of soil and groundwater. That alternative, proposed for the property formally owned by the Cedar Creek Bible Church was lhe option that initially prompt­ ed protest by the Cedar Creek residents who have since formed the Cedar Creek Associa­ tion. See SEWER, Page 13 • NOTICE • Rutland Charter Twp. Newly Expanded Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Town­ ship, Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a hearing on Wednesday. March 21. 1990 at 7:30 PM. at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml. For the purpose to consider A Special Exception Use Permit, to operate a Gravel Processing'Asphalt Plant, in Sec. 12 Rutland Charter Township. Located at 1950 W. State Road. Hastings. Ml. at the former location of the Consumer Concrete Corp. Application. Legal Description. Site Plan, and Pictures of the proposed plant, are available at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM until Noon. Anyone interested in expressing their views, verbally or in writing, may do so at the above place and t me. • Wheelchair Ramps Available •Transportation for Doctors Appointments • Reasonable Rates Bernaid Hammond Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township KELLEM’S ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME ‘We Specialize in Personal Care” 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY Very nice, large, clean first floor room for husband and wife. FOR MORE INFORMATION. CALL ... 945-4594 E MARY lOU GRAt City honors AAUW Woek— Mayor Mary Lou Gray signs a proclamation honoring American Associa­ tion of University Women Week as local AAUW chapter officials (from left) Esther Walton, Lucille Hecker and Rowena Hale look on. Hecker Is presi­ dent of the organization and Hale is vice president. NOTICE of NOMINATING PETITIONERS for 1990 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: The Qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Counties cl Barry and Allegan, Michigan. One school board member's term will expire on June 30,1990. Nominating petitions may be picked up In the Superinten­ dent's Office and must be filed with the Board Secertary or at the Superintendent's Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 9,1090. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 1990. SALLY A. ADAMS, Secretary Board of Education �The Hastings Bannet — Thursday, March 15, 1990 — Page 11 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #6 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #5 • VIVIAN GATES ...OF HASTINGS. Vivian Gates was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week’s Mystery Farm was Ken Hubbell of Hastings. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Ne • Sala. • Service • Tract. Eqalpm.nl • Law. a Gard. "We're not just towing anymore!" We have Tires by Goodyear * Fbestoae, Tire Repair and Napa Batteries — Hastings — Ph. 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March 15, 1990 O’Mara content with Saxon basketball team finish... by Steve Vedder Sports Editor Many people would look at an I l-l 1 mark as mediocre. Denny O'Mara is not one of those people. O'Mara, having just completed his eighth year as Hastings' basketball coach, says con­ sidering all the negatives stacked against his team from the start, lhe Saxons’.SOO mark should be considered anything but mediocre. "I thought they did well to finish 11-11,” O'Mara says of his team. "We could have won a couple more games, but except for a couple times, we were in a position to win and that was one of our pre-season goals.” With only three returning lettermen, inc>'Hine one with any experience, and facing Hastings’ annual lack-of-height problem, O’Mara knew finishing in lhe Twin Valley’s first divison for the seventh straight year would likely be a struggle. The solution — lhe only solution O'Mara could see — was hard work, discipline and ex­ ecution. There would be little margin of error with this team, which started the sixth man from last year's team, a senior who missed the season with an injury, another senior who rarely got off the bench and a pair of juniors. “We had to learn how to work hard in prac­ tice, and we got better at that as the year went on,” O’Mara admits now. “The real good ones know how to practice, but others don’t realize the importance.” O’Mara realized the bottom line of challenging pre-season favorites Albion and Sturgis was a longshot. “We had to approach the season realistical­ ly” O'Mara says. “We assumed if we ex­ ecuted we could play with anybody. Whether or not you beat them depends on a lot of things. “Against a good team things have to fall just right. Sometimes it didn’t.” Things didn't exactly fall right for Hastings from the beginning. The Saxons lost two of their first three, but a 56-54 win over Mar­ shall did offer hope. Following a four-point loss at home against Lakewood, Hastings reeled off three straight wins to set up an early season showdown at Albion. The Wildcats, rated amongst the state’s top eight ore-season teams, grabbed a 72-58 win. Hastings slid through the rest of January by winning three of five, but did stay in a posi­ tion to finish in the Twin Valley’s first division. With the exception of the 1988-89 season, Hastings basketball teams had always fared well under O'Mara in February. But faced with a tough schedule and considering the team's inexperience, Hastings struggled this year, losing five of seven February games. "Some of that has to do with who you play," says O'Mara, who points to brutal road games at East Grand Rapids, Lakeview, Sturgis and Middleville along with a home clash against Albion. “In a couple of those games we struggled,” he admits. “Il just depends on how things go, whether someone is one a roll or not." Despite the rugged February and Mid­ dleville ending Hastings' season in lust Satur­ day’s district finals, O'Mara feels good about what his team accomplished. “Most times we played up to our potential. A basket here or there and we could have had another two or three wins. Then you’d be talking about 14 wins and that’s a good season,” he says. “As a coach I’m pleased with what they did. We struggled at times. Against Mid­ dleville we shot 28 percent from the floor and couldn’t throw the ball in the ocean. “Sure, some people would think 11-11 isn’t that great of a record. But this team played up to its potential and you can’t ask for any more than that.” ...championship wrestling squad exceeds expectations This is one of those now-it-can-be-told stories. Despite returning only eight lettermen in­ cluding five starters, Hastings wrestling coach Dave Furrow secretly harbored thoughts last fall of a third straight Twin Valley meet title and possible repeat of at least a team district title. Thoughts, mind you. He had no concrete evidence. Furrow’s reasoning was based on outstan­ ding depth, a handful of potentially talented newcomers who didn’t wrestle the previous year and a promising crop of freshmen. “I thought we could be better than last year,” admits Furrow, whose team was com­ ing off a 17-win season complete with league and regional crowns. Two weeks into this season, however. Fur­ row was shaking his head in frustalion. Despite six wins in eight dual meets. Furrow wasn't pleased with what he was seeing. “I wondered how 1 ever could have said that,” Furrow says now of his pre-season prediction. “I knew the talent was there, it just needed a lot of refining.” Just as Furrow was pondering the merits of his 1989-90 team, along came the L.H. Lamb Tournament on Jan. 6 and for lhe second Hastings wrestling mentor Dave Furrow saw his team win its third straight league meet. 4-H Outdoor Club seeking members Contrary to what was reported in last week’s Reminder, the 4-H Outdoor Sports Club is organized by Kathy Wallers of the Barry County Cooperative Extension Office. Anyone with questions can call her at 948-4862. People in charge of the specific facits of the club include: Fishing— Mark Hewitt (948-2424) or Ken Sprague (945-4951): Gun safety - Clyde Carr (945-4950) or Bruce Steiner (795-7168); archery — Stu London (795-2237) or general information George London (795-7475). Sports. • . 7:16 p.m. —Whatever happened to district finals being held on warm, sunny Saturday afternoons? A group of us would pile in a car and make, uh, a com­ plete afternoon of it. On this night the drive from Grand Rapids to Middleville is foggy and rainy. Middleville advanced to the regionals with a 64-49 win over Hastings. straight season Hastings used the tournament as a springboard to success. The Saxons finished a surprising fourth, a mere points out of first. “We weren’t concerned with winning the tournament,” Furrow said. “I told the kids to just do the best they could do and (he team would take care of itself.” Although Hastings didn’t win lhe tourna­ ment, Furrow saw promise. The Saxons battl­ ed for the championship until the final two weight classes before settling for fourth. “At that point 1 saw this team had real potential because we didn't even field our strongest team that day,” Furrow says. But the team was destined to take a few more lumps before straightening out. Charlotte and Lakeview thumped the Saxons in dual meets prompting Furrow to say, “1 thought the Lamb was a lark.” But it wasn’t. Following the two disjoin­ ting losses, the Saxons proceeded to win the Wyoming Rogers Invitational, reel off six straight dual wins and finish second at the tough Delton Invitational. “From that point on we began a roll,” Fur­ row admits. The streak propelled the team into the Twin Valley meet as the league’s dual meet cham­ pion. Despite 13-4 overall and 6-1 league records. Furrow believed Lakeview and Sturgis to be lhe frontrunners for the league meet crown. “I thought we’d be third,” Furrow admits. There would, however, be no third place finish for the Saxons. Several unheralded wrestlers came through as Hastings claimed its third straight league meet crown and its first overall title since 1977. “Il was a total team effort,” Furrow says. “The kids wanted to win the league meet, ob­ viously, they way they wrestled." With the Twin Valley accomplishments history, the team turned its sights on the state team tournament. Furrow says a pre-season goal was bettering last year’s quarterfinal ap­ pearance, but blocking that goal in the districts was No. 1 rated Middleville — a team which had smashed Hastings 41-14 in a dual meet back in December. Furrow knew he had a sell-job to do on his team, which at this point in the season featured seven starters who hadn’t wrestled varsity the previous year. “I knew we could beat them,” Furrow says of Middleville, “but with our inexperience 1 didn't know if 1 could convince the kids they* could win.” The sell-job was a success. In front of a boisterious, packed gymnasium in Dehoc, Hastings earned a trip to the regionals by outlasting Middleville 32-24 and then batter­ ing Lakewood 34-19 in the finals. Thai came the regionals and Lowell, which Hastings had knocked from the tournament a year ago. "I was worried all week about them,” Furrow says. There turned out to be no need to worry. Hastings smashed Zeeland in the semi-finals and put away the Red Arrows 35-22 in the finals to earn its second consecutive trip to the quarterfinals. But the team's goal of furthering its 1988-89 finish was dashed in the quarterfinals against unbeaten Yale, which managed a tight 32-29 win. Despite the loss, Furrow says the season still far exceeded his expectations. “It was a phenomenal year," he said. “With what we started with, the inex­ perience, we just had an outstanding season. Our season was better than last year and last year, talent-wise, we had a better team. “They were a Cinderella team — there’s no way of denying that.” Hastings basketball coach Denny O'Mara explained more than a few things to his team this season. Saxon vollayballers lose in districts Grand lUpids South Christ un ended tunings’ volleyball acasoo in the district, Im, week with a 6-15. 15-9. 15-11 win. Meliui Bolson led lhe Saxons with lix kill, nd .even dig, while Jackie Longareet had five kills ud five digs. Kclle Young had four service aces while Katy Petenon had II [ Sports ] Free throw winners... Five Hastings students placed In the Diocesan Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition held March 3 in Kalamazoo. (Front row, left to right) Kristy Lambert (10-year old class), Sarah McKeough (12) and Jeanna Willard (14). (Back) Dan Sherry (12) Ryan McAlvey (13) join Knights otflcals John McLean and Bud LaJoye. at a glance 7:42 p.m. —Former Middleville Athletic Director Ray Page is asked prior to the Trojan win two weeks ago, the last time Middleville had beaten Hastings. He’s told rumor has it Mid­ dleville edged the Saxons in a Christmas tournament in the mid-70s. Page shrugs. ”»8e. however, does offer his valuable insight on the University of Michigan basketball team, which had demolished hapless Iowa that afternoon. 7:49 p.m. —Timekeeper Bill Rich is quizzes on howw Middleville wound up getting the districts after measles forced Wayland to give up the tourney. Rich shrugs. Fortunately, he has no insight on the Michigan basketball team. 7: 59 p.m. —Incredible. The game starts on time. There must be some mistake — these things never start on lime. 8: 01 pan. —Middleville’s Corey Dean scores the game's first points when he drives the baseline, puts up an awkward one-hander which bounces once, twice on the rim and falls through. 8:06 p.m. —Things aren't going well for Hastings. Coach Denny O'Mara calls a timeout with his team down 10-0. The Saxons avoid the shutout with a basket al the 4:36 mark of the first period. 8:18 p.m. —The period ends with the Trojans holding a surprising 18-9 lead. Hastings' three-year streak of beating Middleville in the districts is in serious jeopardy. 8:28 p.m. —Let’s not be hasty. A three-pointer by Hastings' Tom Vos touches nothing but net and ties the game at 19 with 4:42 to go in the half. 8:35 p.m. —Middleville Athletic Director Jeannie Perry wanders by and is asked for some attendance figures. She shrugs and races off to find out. Dressed in a blue cotton sweater and matching cotton dress with pink flowers. Hastings' Tom Vos and Nick Williams...gain mention on All-Twin Valtev cage team. ’ Walking through the districts Perry is easily the best-dressed athletic director in mid-Michigan. If Thomapple Kellogg gives her a clothes allowance, a certain reporter vows to investigate. 8:39 p.m. —The half ends with Mid­ dleville on top 27-24. Perry, obviously knowing the way to an overworked sportswriter's heart, sweeps by again and points out where the freebie cookies, cheese, crackers and pop can be found. 8:41 p.m. —In between handfuls of cheese and crackers in the “hospitality room,” Wayland Athletic Director Jerry Omness is cornered and asked how Mid­ dleville wound as district host. He says Thomapple Kellogg and Wayland have a longstanding relationship and since Mid­ dleville is closer lo Wayland than Hastings and since Delton was hosting a. volleyball meet, this is, uh, well, why the tournament was being played in Mid­ dleville. Uh huh. Fine. 8:56 p.m. —Hastings begins chipping away at the lead, but a three-pointer by Jeff Baxter which would have tied the game for lhe first time since midway through the second quarter rims out. It's a bad omen. 9: 00 p m- —Middleville's Jason Pranger hits a turnaround jumper and the Trojans seem to be making a move, upp­ ing their lead to 39-34 with 1:42 left in the third period. 9:93 p m. —The reporter downs the last of his freebie coke, brushes the cracker crums from his mustache and whispers to Omness that Middleville, despite having only a two-point lead at the moment, will eventually win. Then again, this is the same reporter who liked the Broncos over the 49ers and Ivana over Marla. 9:07 p.m. —Dean cans a three-pointer and the lead is eight. The coffin lid is on and the nails are being driven. . 9:11 p.m. —Wait a minute. Put that hammer up. The Saxons* Scot: Hubbert drills a triple and the lead is down to five. 9:18 p.m. —No miracles tonight. Pranger buries two free throws and the lead tuts 13. How do you get to Laming Eastern from Middleville? 9:21 pun. —More nails. Hubbert fouls out with Vos following seconds later. Il’s only a matter of time now. 9:26 p.m. —Hastings coach Demy O'Mara raises the white flag by pouring four jayvees into the contest. Freshman Mike Brown, yeah, one of THOSE Browns, immediately nails a jumper from the side. A sign of better times ahead? 9^9 p.m. —It’s all over. Trojan fans, denied a district since 1983, stream onto the court, mobbing the players. Scorekeeper Steve Evans announces over the public address system the time and date of Middleville's regional oppo­ nent. Nobody notices. 9:33 p.m. —O'Mara is surprisingly upbeat in the locker room. He says there was nothing wrong with his team’s effort — Hastings simply couldn't buy a basket. 9:41 p.m. —Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter is graciously trying to ex­ plain the win. but well-wishers keep interupting his train of thought. Finally he rushes off to make regional plans with Perry. 9:53 p.m. —The gym is nearly empty. A custodian begins sweeping liter from the floor and a few Trojan players linger, apparently is no hurry to leave and break the spell. ” 9:55 p.m. —The parking lot is deserted as the reporter flicks the igni­ tion key, makes the righthand turn onto Bender Road and heads for home. Vos named all-league Hastings senior Tom Vos has been named to the All-Twin Valley Basketball team. Voa joins Albioa’s Ladel Williams and David Washington, Brent Tucker and Matt Hildebrand from league champion Sturgis. Hastings junior Nick Williams was named to the second team along with David Gamble • of Albion, Eric Dempsey of Marshall, Shaun Deyoung of Harper Creek and Ted VanZeist of Sturgis. Hastings’ junior Scott Hubbert was named honorable mention. Words for the Ys YMCA Annual “Earu Your Way to Camp" Candy Sale The YMCA of Barry County will soon be in fall swing selling chocolate candy bars for the annual YMCA “Earn Your Way to Camp” candy sale. The sale will be held from March 3-17. For each Sl candy bar sold, a youth will receive 45 cents credit toward YMCA sum­ mer programs. The candy sale provides an opportunity for boys and girls to earn their way to YMCA programs throughout the year. The sale is open to any boy or girl ages 6*14. Salesmen must attend with a parent an orientation meeting on March 3, at 10a.m., in the Jr. High Music Room. Candy sale rules wdl be discussed and candy will be distributed. For more information, contact the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Family Fun Nite at Hastings On Friday, March 16, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring a Family Fun Nite al the Hastings High School gym. Activities will include, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating and skateboarding (bring your own equipment), old time movies, and crafts. The cost for the evening is $2 per family with crafts costing 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Spring Soccer The YMCA/Youth Council’s Spring Soccer Program will begin the week of April 16. Par­ ticipants will play on the same teams as in the fall of 1989. Anyone who did not play in the fall, but would like to play should call the YMCA for an application. Team players will be notified of their practice times during the week of April 14. (2-26) Fall of 90 ami Spring of 91 Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the fall of 90 and spring of 91 soccer season. The fall season will begin the week of September 10 and end on Saturday, Oct. 13. The spring season will start on April 22,1991. and end on May 18. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in DK or kindergarten thru eighth grade next year (fall of 1990). Games will be played Saturdays and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the new Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeasterns upper and lower fields. The cost of lhe program is $25 and includes par­ ticipation for both seasons and a team shirt. Scholarships are available by calling the YM­ CA office. To participate all players arc re­ quired to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Additional forms can be obtained from the YMCA of­ fice. All registrations must be returned no later than April 30. Those registering after the CONTINUED...on the next page! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday March 15. 1990 — Page 13 Bowling results Monday Mixers Miller Carpets 59-41; Superior Seafoods 57-43; Deweys Auto Body 56%-43%; Andrus of Hastings 56-44; Friends 53%46%; Pioneer Apartments 53-47; Miller Real Eslate 53-47; Michelob 47-53; Cinder Drugs 47-53; Music Center 46-54; Girrbachs 45-55; Ferrellgas 45:55; Sir N Her 43%-56%; Hastings Bowl 3814-61 %. High Games and Series - D. Larsen 173; C. Trumbull 220-507; M. Wieland 194-537; P. Snyder 171; M. Maison 187; C. Jiles 168; J. Ogden 179; P. Pennington 167; R. Girrbach 186; M. Kill 166; H. Service 172; J. Solmcs 182; V. Carr 183-510; B Hathaway 174; N. Morgan 163; J. Ogden 174; K. Palmer 152; F. Girrbach 172-507; L. Bamum 180-510; P. Wilson 151; B. Cramer 148; L. House 174; P. Koop 176-507; S. Hanford 215-523; D. Hooten 154; E. Johnson 175. Thursday Twisters B.D.S. Inc. 78-26; Geukes Market 56-48; Andrus Chevrolet 56-48; The Pink Poodles 55-49; T’s Funland Day Care 50-54; Tom’s Market 49-55; Hastings Mutual 49-55; Cen­ tury 21-Czinder 44-60; Bowman Refrigera­ tion 44 60; Goodwill Dairy 41-63. High Game - J. Hurless 166; D. Greenfie k 169. J. Gasper 175; M. Smith 181; N. Taylor 225; S. Bacheldcr 186; P. Wright 165; D. Catlin 167; A. Czindcr 152; N. Misak 153; D. Kelley 170; B. Bamum 180; S. Neymeiyer 56; D. Bartimus 166; . Barnum 168; L. Myers 189; K. Faul 171; D. Williams 154; S. Knickerbocker 233; L. Colvin 194; B. Quada 168; V. Butler 158; A. Carpenter 165; P. Guy 167. High Game and Series - J. Hurless 166-484; J. Gasper 175-482; M. Smith 181-511; N. Taylor 225-497; S. Bacbelder 186-500; L. Bamum 168-480; L. Myers 189-495; S. Knickerbocker 233-544; L. Col­ vin 194-460; P. Guy 167-482. Delton board ratifies new teacher pact Based on a state fact finder’s report, teachers in the Delton Kellogg School District will receive a 4% percent pay increase, retroactive to the beginning of the 1989-90 school year, and a 5 percent increase the tallowing year. The Delton Kellogg Board of Education MbrtdW ratified the two-year contract with tochers. Both parties had agreed to binding fact fue­ ling through the Michigan Employment Rela­ tions Commission after negotiations bogged down last year. George Roumell Jr. was assigned by MERC to serve as fact finder, reviewing "facts” as documented by each side. The new contract also calls for a reduction in health care coverage, which will save the district about one percent of the wage increase per year. Superintendent Dean McBeth called the contract a “fair" agreement. “We have had no work slowdown or stop­ page or malcontent, even through teachers have been working without a contract since the last week of August." McBeth said. He expressed appreciation for the “spirit of cooperation" by teachers and their union leaders. Delton teachers’ pay increases have been "4% percent for five years running,” McBeth commented, noting that the state average for teachers' pay hikes is 6 percent and the "common mode” 5.6 percent. Administrators in the district also received salary increases based on a new schedule adopted by the board. The schedule places their base salaries at the teachers' master’s degree level at the 11 th step plus a percentage, from one lo six percent, based on their responsibilities. For the 1991-92 school year, the base salary of a principal, for example, starts at the 1116 step and for 1992-93 at the 12th step. The district’s full time community school director and the half time director at the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center were give five percent pay increases. For lhe 1990-91 school year, a new incen­ tive plan will be implemented for die com­ munity school directors. They will receive SI00 for each student membership generated above the previous year’s number. Marriage Licenses: David Paul Stockham, 26. Delton and Cyn­ thia Lynne Snowden. 25. Hastings. Richard David Sweet. 39. Nashville and Joyce Sueann Hill. 35. Nashville. Robert Lee Phelps. 57, Battle Creek and Judith Lynne Schwartz. 42, Battle Creek. Attention DEER HUNTERS' MICHIGAN DEER SPECTACULAR March-23-25 (or" 4 p-m., 3(23) Lansing Center Looting •Lyme Disease Into • Trophy Deer, Elk. Longest Spikes Cornells & Displays Seminars • Special Deer Di Records) • Turkey Calling । gun Shooting * Tree Stand 1 More than 150 commercial Youth Adult $2 50 S5 00 Hunting Gear fo> Sale On The Show floor Hotel Res |Radn.»on) - 517 4BZ 0’88 Special Rates must mention th'i «how 517/323-2807 313/669-4750 Sunday Mixed Sandbaggers 63%-40%; Holy Rollers 62%41%; Pin Busters 61%42%; Gutter­ dusters 58-46; Really Rottens 55-49; Hooter Crew 54-50; Alley Cals 54-50; We Don’t Care 54-50; Get Along Gang 52-52; Chug A Lugs 51-53; Married w/Children 5’-53; Mid­ dlelakers 49V6-S4V6; Ogdenites 48%-55%; Greenbacks 48-56; Die Hards 48-56; Wanderers 46:58; Thunderdogs 45-59; Misfits 34%-69%. Womens High Game and Series - B. Behmdt 190-523; V. Miller 168; P. Lake 179; B. Moody 196-513; D. Oliver 208-519; M. Coon 124; A. Sutliff 179; J. Ogden 152; D. Kelley 183-504. Mm High Game and Series - R. Bowman 178-503; M. Seger 162; J. Woodard 212-575; E. Behmdt 201; B. Lake 198-538; D. Smith 163; R. Little 196-551; R. Snyder 191; G. Williams 216; R. Allen 181-507; R. Wart 192-526; C. Wilson 234-513; C. Haywood Thursday A.M. Friendly Homes 65; Word of Faith 60%; Varneys 58%; Valley Realty 55%; KJoostermatn 55%; Open-Mark-Open 54; Question Marks 53; Vacanceys 52; GiUons Const. 52; Slow Pokes 50%; Bosleys 49; Hummen 48; Leftovers 46; Northland Opt. 45%; Kreative Komen 42; Formula Realty 39. Good Games * R. Farbct 152; M. Brimmer 176; J. Haas 128; D. Bohhouse 169; A. Perez 182; A. Eaton 174; L. Gleckler 176; P. Goodbey 172; N. Munn 140; T. Weeks 157; N. Hummel 172; P. Champion 172; F. Saeider 168; J. McKeough 174; R. Martin 126. High Series and Games - J. Allman 190-526; M. Atkinson 177-502; E. Vanasse 178-474; 1. Seeber 156-416; M. Dull 181-487; L. Poter 140-408; R. Kuenkel 145-424; K. Forman 169-496; S. Lambert 169-471; B. Sexton 151-395. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Locker 66%-41%; Mace’s Phar­ macy 64%-43%; Varney’s Stables 61 %-46%; Valley Realty 61-47; Lifestyles 58-50; Geukes Mkt. 54-54; Hair Care Center 53%-54%; Welton’s Heating 50-58; Handy’s Shirts 47%-60%; Easy Rollers 47-61; DeLoog’s Bait 42%-65%; Friendly Home Parties 42-66. Hfch Game and Series - J. McMillon 196-520; L. Bamum 172-490; V. Miller 198-481; B. Vrogiadewey 188-493; B. Blake­ ly 176-480; N. Hummel 176-455; D. Brewer 165-447; B. Johnson 169437; C. Watson 164-433; M. Reichard 156422; D. Lawrence 168-397; V. Lynd 138-367; S. VanDenburi 202; M. Brimmer 450; B. Reneau 156; C. Smtoocencio 146; O. Olis 172. McDonald* 67-41; Stefano’s 6543; Berry Co. Real EMate 5949; Key Cleroiag Services 57%-50%; Clays 52%-47%; Hastings Mutual 45-63; Hastings Bowl 44-60; McDonalds I 34-70. Hfch Game and High Series - S. Duan 155; J. Huriern 175; D. Snider 161; S. Smith 148; L. Hora 159; D. Brooks 184; S. Rose 167; C. Carr 183; C. Moore 157; B. Cud dahee 184; M. Ingram 181; P. Varney 177; C. Garrett 127; R. Davis 167; K. Hayward 136; B. Cantrell 167; D. Snyder 519. BUST, continued from page 3 "He tried to hide out in the bathroom," Leedy said. "But his ex-wife cooperated with us." Garrett had been drinking before the arrest and cussed repeatedly at police during the ar­ rest, they said. Checking the time, police decided to put off the final two arrests until Monday in hopes of catching the two selling drugs at school. "I'd rather get them at school," Pratt said. "B would make a good impression." Neither showed up at school Monday morning. But that night police arrested Thomas J. Konieczny, 19, at his home in Hastings. Tuesday morning police arrested Joseph E. Salski, 18, in the parking lot of Hastings HighSchool. todyd in the Bany County Jail on drag charges. Arretted la Friday's Roaarfap.* Nine people have been arrested on drag charges in Hastings after a two and a half month undercover drag investigation by Hastings Police. Six were arrested Friday, and two more were arrested on Monday and Tuesday. One wu taken into custody in February on unrelated charges and later charged with the drag offense. Friday's arrests include: •Lori Rae Burton, 23, of 312 W. Mill St., Hastings, on one count of deliver of martyum and one count of ro—pirary to deliver marijssM. Both are four-year felony offenses. •Willie Burton, 24, of 312 W. Mill Sl, Hastings, on one count of delivery of marijuana and one count ofconspiracy to deliver marijuana. •Lany Franks, 29, of 418 W. Court St., Hastings, on one count of delivery of marijuana. •William P. Garrett, 25, of 5504 Engle Road, Middleville, on one count of false pretenses under $100. The charge is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail. •John Marion Heuss, 18, of 411 W. Court St, Hastings, on one count of delivery of marijuana. •David G. Krebs, 29, of 151 1/2 W. State St., Hastings, one two counts of false pretenses under $100. Arrested this week: •Thomas J. Konieczny, 19, 629 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, on three counts of delivery of marijuana. •Joseph E. Salski, 18, 119 E. Center SL, Hastings, oa one count of delivery of marijuana. Arrested earlier •Jeffrey S. Foster, 20, of 820 N. Boltwood, Hastings, on three counts of delivery of marijuana. Preliminary examinations in 56th District Court were scheduled for Friday for both Burtons, Franks and Heuss. Preliminary exams will be held next week for Garrett, Krebs, Konieczny and Salski. Foster waived a preliminary exam March 2 in District Court He is expected to plead guilty to reduced charges this week in Barry County Circuit Court Three meeele cases reported In Delton Three reported cases of measles in the Delton Kellogg School District have school staff and County Health Department officials scurrying. Superint'-'rfcnt Dean McBeth said school stiff ai- «.4unteers have been working until about p.m. on several days calling parents to infun.i them of the latest outbreak and die need for “several hundred” to receive vaccine. Clinics have been set up in the school lo try to get the vaccine to as many children as quickly aa pouibte, in conjunction with guidrii—«, which have been subject to change, by the health department. Some students who weren’t originally con­ sidered priorities for additional vaedne, were designated as priorities because of being ex­ posed, adding stress to the situation, he SEWER, continued from page 10 The second method would involve spread­ ing lhe partially treated waste on a designated crop field. The third method, a community septic tank, is quite attractive because it is easy to operate, said Van Liere. However, it is also the most dependent on specific soil and groundwater conditions, and does not effi­ ciently remove nitrogen. A hydrogeologic study, costing approxi­ mately $35,000, would have to be completed before any further steps could be taken, if that method is seriously considered, he said. The fourth alternative, which would in­ volve transporting waste to the Gun Lake plant, would eliminate the Cedar Creek dis­ charge. The neighboring facility appears to have the capacity to take on the additional processing, said Van Liere. But a formal pro­ posal, which could include partial burden of previous costs, would have to be developed before final approval. That method is also the most expensive. Sites that have been considered for the first method include the corner property, which was recently sold by the Cedar Creek Bible Church to three members of the Cedar Creek Association who are opposed to the project The board has power of condemnation to purchase property at a fair price, if the owner is not willing to sell. A 30-acre parcel south of Wall Lake and owned by Larry Poll has been considered, but because it is a few miles from the discharge point into Cedar Creek, that alternative would require additional expense for transport of effluents. Property owned by Muny and Fem Pierson southwest of Wall Lake has been considered for the septic tank system. Because that site is in a wetlands area, waste could run into Mud, Jones, or eventu­ ally Wilkinson lakes, said Van Liere. None of the four alternatives are designed to take on additional treatment from other ar­ eas, such as Delton, or Pine or Crooked lakes. fn ether hatiaeu: The Cedar Creek Association suggested that some of its members be put on a steer­ ing committee for the township to review the pros and cons of alternative systems. The Association submitted the names of 12 people who have volunteered to serve on the committee. Unsure about the next step of the sewer project, the board tabled the committee's proposal until the next meeting. "I don’t know that we or any of these peo­ ple have any better knowledge of the treat­ ment," said Treasurer Robert Norton. "Let the engineer do iL" Board trustee Meryl Peake asked how having a steering committee would be Words for the Ys CONTINUED from previous page! deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings, MJ. For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. YMCA-Kiwanb Baseball Any boy or girl who has completed first thru sixth grade are invited to participate in this years YMCA-Kiwanis Summer Baseball program. YMCA Baseball will begin the week of May 14 and end June 23. The cost is just $10 per player, which includes a team shirt and hat. Substantial funding for this program is fcnusbed by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. For those who have completed the first and second grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wotaesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the third and fourth grades win play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday evenings in the Pte-Wee league. This year all players must pre-register by May 1 to participate. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA Of­ fice or school principal's office) and mail it to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Teams will consist of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in contact with their players the week of May 12 to notify players of practice times and game schedules. All games will be played in the Hastings area using local school and city park fields. There will be a required parents meeting on May 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous years, all players will play at least 50 percent of every game, there are no tryouts and everyone will receive a team tshin and team hat. For more information, call the YMCA at 9434574. YMCA Camp Arugula It begins the moment you arrive — challenge in a world of excitement and adven­ ture. ft developes through being on your own and learning responsibility tor yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong ; friendships through wonderful experiences as ■you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds urxier trained and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality — no excuses. It is our commitment to provide a positive, self-esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self-worth and develop a sense of Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girts ages 5-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 9454574. (3/15) YMCA SCOREBOARD: YMCA-Youth CowkU’s High School Iwdoor Soccer Team W-L-T A League Ledgens.................................................... ....4-1-0 Total Domination......................................... 3-2-0 Madmen...........................................................2-3-0 She Devils........................................................ 1-4-0 Destroyers.......................................................2-3-0 Who Cares...................................................... 2-3-0 Goal Raiders................................................... 1-4-0 Garoe Results A League - Ledgens 7 vs. She Devils 4; Mad Men I vs. Total Domination 0. ‘ B League - Who Cares 1 vs. Mental Y.I.A. 4; Destroyers 4 vs. Goal Raiders 7. 19N Wtater YMCA Wsmmb VaBaybaB Trona Lake Odessa Livestock............................. Hastings Burial Vauh.....................................11-4 Weight Traiamg/Viatec................................ 11-4 Hastings Mittal............................................... 8-7 Ray James Electromechanical.................... 4-11 McDonalds.......................................................4-11 Hastings Bowl................................................. 1-14 YMCA-Youth Carafl’s Adutt Floor Hockey Team W-L-T Renegades....................................................... 44M) Hackers............................................................ 3-1-0 Avengers..........................................................1-3-0 Destroyers...................................................... 04-0 Goree R nates Renegades 7 vs. Destroyers 1; Avengers 6 vs. Hackers 8. Mtep YMCA-Youth Council’s 3 ou 3 Basketball Tom W-L Neds Ire.............................................................8-1 Over the Hill.................................................... 5-4 Archies............................................................... 5’4 Garrisons............................................................5-4 Acme Hackers.................................................. 3-6 TPs Gere............................................................ 3-6 Peoples Court...................................................2-7 Cmigrrs.................................................. 1-8 Sparterines........................................................ .0-9 Delton board affirms Bible distribution ban To avoid an entanglement of church and Male, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education baa not changed its earlier derision to ban Gi44aona from diuributiag Bibles on school pro­ perty, said Superimeadent Dean McBeth. About six people in the audience at Mon­ day's board meeting spoke in favor of allow­ ing Bible distribution and one voiced Reaainisg with the original decision was baaed on advice from the board’s attorney James Maatsch of Lansing and a brief on the tmaeofdiseemination of BMes on school pro­ perty by the Michigan State Attorney General. Every court ruling to date has said that Bi­ ble distribution on school property “forms an entt^kmeat between church and state,” McBeth said. He said Gideons could still distribute Bibles to children bv eoinn door-ttHJoor. If the BMedfafrfeution ban is lifted on school property, the board has been told that the American Civil Liberties Union would be roatnetod and foe board would face court action. The board doesn’t want to spend taxpayer’s money on a care it couldn’t win, McBeth said. A board committee is studying a limited •V- access policy which might result in an ateeraative solution to foe issue. Bible distribution catne to the attention of foe adnoi board after school district parents Joe and Sharon Likover filed a written com­ plaint font their son was asked by a “stranger" if he wanted a Bible as he boarded a school bus. Consequently, the board voted 4-2 in Jaunary to direct McBeth to advise the Gi­ deons not to distribute Bibles on school property. Gideons are a nondenominalional Christian group of lay people. different than the existing meetings with open question periods. Speaking for foe Association, Gavin Pope said that since the board is getting its consulting information from only one source - Williams and Works -- the group could pressure the engineering firm to look for more alternatives. Cedar Creek resident Al Gemrich said foe committee would not be a substitute for foe consultant "We probably would not have had this problem if we had had the information," he explained, adding that the committee would bring more community involvement. "I think people, when they come here, will feel they have input," said Pope. "The steering committee can’t hurt you." The board tabled the issue until it discusses the project further. Twtf 8rinm— Conalruct'.gn Coal pnt coat home Stabttzalion ponds with Cedar Croak discharge $792,000 $2,475 Ske A $1,023,000 $3200 SMeB StaWizalfcn ponds with land application $976,000 $3,050 Communty septic tank and drain field $676,000 $2,750 Transport to Gun Lake wastewaler treatment ptart $1,310,000 $U00 Pinewood Dorby winners Winners In the annuel Pinewood Derby contest Involving Cub Scout Pack No. 3175 were crowned test Saturday at the American Legion. (Left to right) Second piece winner Ryan Markley, first place winner Jon Selvlg and third place placer Houston Malone join special guest Gordon Johncock. All the winners were from the scout's Bear don. Tho three pock winners will com­ pete at the May 5 districts at Ash Hatchery Park. Barry County Wann woathar, bniah burning load to Area J Ad Graphics News Service Melting snow tad warm weather-just the time to get rid cf leaves and brash left over from last year. But don’t be too hasty. Careless bunting hu led to several minor grass fires in Barry County since the week­ end, according to county fire chiefs. Grass fires were reported Monday on Heath Road in Rutland Township and on Hayward Road in Orangeville Township. Tuesday’s fires included a blaze on East Quimby Road in Hastings Township. And a fire was reported Wednesday on Buryville Road in Maple Grove Township. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said foe warm weather, high winds and dry ground have contributed to lhe minor blazes. "We didn't have an extensive amount of snow, so lhe grass is tan and tall and itll burn better," Caris said. But the weather is only pert of foe cause. "It's also careless burning out of burning barrels," Caris said. All paper and trash should be burned in covered txrels that are properly maintained, Caris said. "Make sure you get foe tall grass and weeds away from bunting barrels," lhe fire chief said. If you are burning leaves and brush, call your fire department first. "You must call lhe local fire department to obtain a permit for burning brush. That's a state law," Caris said. Usually the okay is given over the phone, the chief said. "If you don't have a permit, we are obli­ gated to put it out," Caris said. And if the fire spreads and causes property damage, the person who started the fire is le­ gally responsible, Caris said. a Community Volunteers Barry County Social Sarvicas • VOLUNTEER MtOGMM • EDITOR’S NOTE: This column will be published on e regular basis as the need arises In Barry County. Any com­ munity agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be make known to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TRAIUFOIITDll to take people to their medical appointments. Mileage reim­ bursement provided, if interested, coll Ann Cwik at 948-3266 or 948-3257. QMLTIM to make quilts for needy children. Contact Lois Warner at 948­ 3213. Fwmnwtt MOVCM are needed one or two days per month. If you can help pick up donations and deliver these to needy families, contact Don Hoffman at 948-3251. MPMMNTAT1VK PAYOB to manage financial affairs for those unable to. For more information, call Don Rewa at 948-3259. ITEMS NEEDED BABY YANK for making baby hats, mittens, sweaters, and pants. If you have extra yam to donate, please call Helen Hoffman at 948-3251. QUB-TMC MATCMAL for making quilts. Call Lois Warner at 948-3213 if you have materials to donate. FURNCTUIIE AND APPLIANCES to be given to low income families. For pick up, call Don Hoffman at 948-3251. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 15, 1990 Woodmansee appeal denied Fog plays role in death of Lake Odessa woman J-Ad Graphics News Service LAKE ODESSA - Heavy fog contributed by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer ' LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court last week denied an appeal bid from Norman H. Woodmansee in the 1986 shot­ gun slaying of Dowling resident Ricky Goddaid. Without further comment, the Supreme Court on March 7 let stand an earlier denial by the Court of Appeals in February 1989. Woodmansee, who was convicted of firstdegree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the Goddard case, is serving a life sentence at Riverside State Prison in Ionia. Woodmansee, 50, was found guilty in 1986 of conspiring with Goddard’s wife, Sharon, and her former lover, Richard Eck­ stein, to murder Ricky Goddard to collect more than S100,000 in insurance money. Woodmansee, who worked with Sharon Goddard and Eckstein at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek, reportedly was to receive S3,000 for the slaying. Woodmansee denied committing lhe crime throughout his trial. In June 1986 he was sentenced to the mandatory life in prison term for first-degree murder and 40 to 60 years for conspiracy. In his February 1989 appeal to the Court of Appeals, Woodmansee argued that irrele­ vant and improper hearsay evidence was ad­ mitted during his trial to prove the conspir­ acy charge. He also argued lhe evidence did not support lhe murder conviction. Woodmansee argued that his attorney failed to defend him properly because he did not object to portions of the prosecution's case introduced lo support the conspiracy case. The appellate court in 1989, however, ruled the evidence was proper and supported both charges. The court also determined that Woodmansee’s attorney defended him ade­ quately. The court of appeals denied a motion to re­ turn the case to Barry County Circuit Court iu. • Norman H. Woodmansee for a new trial. Earlier, in December 1988, now-retired Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming denied Woodmansee's request for a new trial. In November 1986, Woodmansee was sen­ tenced to a second mandatory life sentence for the July 1984 murder of carnival worker Frederick Kimberly (alias Frederick Kuna). Woodmansee admitted to shooting Kimberly but claimed it had been self defense after Kimberly tried to rob him. Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein both were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges in separate trials in July 1988. A fourth defendant, George Zugel, was sen­ tenced in 1988 to 25 years in state prison for aiding and abetting second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit perjury. The later charge stemmed from false testimony given during Woodmansee’s trial for the Goddard shying. Zugel also is serving his sentence at Riverside State Prison. Canadian to be extradited to face local sex assault charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Extradition proceedings are expected to be­ gin for a Canadian man accused of sexually assaulting a woman and a girl in Hastings in December. The Barry County Prosecutor's office Monday issued an arrest warrant charging Dale Turcotte, 31, with second-degree crimi­ nal sexual assault involving the 12-year-old girl. Charges in the alleged assault on the woman have not been issued, authorities said. "The warrant was denied because (the vic­ tim) does not want to follow through with it," said Hastings Police Investigator Jeff Pratt. "She said she didn't care any more. She doesn’t want to press charges." But Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor said that case remains under investigation. "We haven’t decided not to issue (an arrest warrant). We just have decided not to issue at this time,” she said. The investigation began several weeks after lhe alleged attacks when the 33-year-old Hast­ ings woman came forward and told police both sue and her boyfriend's 12-year-old daughter were assaulted during a Christmas visit. The assaults, which reportedly occurred within few hours of each other, were said to have taken place Dec. 26 white the suspect was staying with his fiancee's relatives in town. That night, several members of the house­ hold had been playing cards and drinking, Pratt said. Later they went to an area bar to shoot pool. After they returned home, the suspect ap­ proached the 12-year-old girl, who was sleep­ ing on a living room couch, and fondled her, police said. Ten to 15 minutes later, Turcotte fell asleep on the floor next to lhe couch, police said. When he awoke several hours later, he went upstairs to where the woman was asleep and raped her, police said. The woman hesitated to press the case be­ cause Turcotte had been engaged to a relative, police said. Turcotte, a resident of Toronto and Kitch­ ener, has a long history of sex offenses in Canada, police said. Pratt, who has been in contact with Cana­ dian authorities, said the man served a twoyear prison term for a sex offense and was on probation when he visited Hastings with his ex-fiancee at Christmas. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - CalHBl 6> 948-8051 Help U anted HOUSEKEEPER: Perform general housekeeping dudes for historic structures, museum, and support buildings at Charlton Park, such as cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and cleaning household furnishings. Seasonal position, 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, May 21 st thru September 28th. Appli­ cation at Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 945-3775. Deadline March 30th, 1990._______________________ PART TIME COOK with full time possibility. 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M-F 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. REGISTERED CATALOG Paint and Quarter horse sale, Saturday, March 24. Wholesale tack direct from factories 9am. Horses at noon. For consign­ ments phone St Johns Horse Auction 517-838-2300, located on US 27._______________ I hank } <ni NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GREG You're at your best March 19 Love Melba BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! to an automobile accident on M-66 in Ionia County Friday that claimed the life of a well-known Lake Odessa woman and slightly injured two more persons, police officials said. Janie Rogriguez, 49, of 1729 Jordan Lake Ave. was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10 a.m. accident, said troopers from the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. Jarrod Rudd, 18, driver of the 1979 Oldsmobile that collided head-on with the Rodriguez station wagon, was taken to Ionia County Memorial Hospital where he was treated for facial and other injuries and released, authorities said. A passenger in the Rodriguez car, Stephanie McCoy, 6, of Lakeview Drive in Lake Odessa, was taken by the Lake Odessa Ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated and released. The accident occurred in "extremely foggy" conditions on M-66 near Henderson Road when Rudd, a Lakewood High School senior apparently in transit to attend a co­ op job, attempted to pass a southbound semi. Rodriguez and McCoy, traveling north, were wearing seat belts and the car’s headlights were on. Rudd was not wearing a seatbelt and it is not known whether he was using headlights, police said. As of Wednesday afternoon, no citations had been issued by the Ionia County Prosecutor’s office, though the matter is Ray Voct. Rodriguez was a member of the Lake Odessa Planning Commission, St. Edward’s Altar Society, Tupper Lake Extension Club, the Lakewood Community Volunteer Program, the Lakewood Band Boosters, Parent Aid Program and worked as a professional caterer. She was also an active member of St. Edwards Catholic Church and was known for her kindness and caring of others, sources said. She represented the church community when she was named the faith grand marshal of the Lake Odessa Cenntennial celebration in 1987. A 1958 graduate of Lake Odessa High School, she was married to Ray Gutierrez in 1964 and later to Manuel Rodriguez, in 1971 in Harrison. She is survived by her husband, Manuel; three sons and four daughters, Michael, Daniel, and Becky Gutierrez; Kathy, Ramona, Vicky and Michael Rodriguez of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren; five sisters, Becky Galaviz and Susie Cooley, Lake Odessa; Agness Bartlett, Mulliken; Elvira Rivera, Estella Silva of Lansing; one brother, Eli Vargas of Parr, Texas. The funeral, attended by an estimated 400 people, was held at St Edwards Catholic Church on Monday. Fr. James Bozung called the attendance a greater eulogy than he could give, and described Rodriguez as “vivacious'' and full of life. Burial was ax Lakeside Cemetery. being investigated by assistant prosecutor, Matson to take polygraph test in criminal sex conduct cases byMarkLaRose Staff Writer CHARLOTTE - A Maple Valley School janitor charged with two counts of fourth­ degree criminal sexual conduct will take a polygraph test. A preliminary hearing Wednesday in Eaton County District Court was adjourned after ap­ proval of a joint defense/prosecution request that a polygraph test be given to Lary Matson of Nashville. The preliminary hearing was to be held on the second count. But Matson was also slated to appear before Judge Richard Shuster in Eaton County Circuit Court Thursday, March 8, for a pre-trial on the first count. At the pre-trial Thursday, Judge Shuster set a jury trial date of May 21 in circuit court. Assistant Eaton County Prosecutor Melissa Coulter said the preliminary hearing in district court on the second count will be rescheduled for a date after the polygraph, or “lie detec­ tor" test. She added that the test will be administered to Maison on April 13 at the Michigan Stole Police Post in Lansing by Trooper John Palmatier. who is a polygraph expert. “Trooper Palmatier gave the polygraph test lo DeLisle in the case where he drove his family into the Detroit River and killed them,” Coulter added. “DeLisle confessed to murder after the test results were determined to be negative.” Maison maintains his innocence despite the allegations of the two victims. Coulter said that attorney Charles Zwick of Charlotte, who is representing Maison, hopes to strengthen his case with the polygraph results. She added that she had no objection to giv­ ing Matson the test and joined in the request. “However, the results of the polygraph lest will be inadmissabte as evidence in a trial,” she noted. Matson, a custodian at Maple Valley High School for eight years, was first charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at the school on Jan. 8. However, a second count was added when a 19-year-old girl came forward, alleging that Matson had sexually accosted her when she was a student at the school a couple of years ago. After Maison was arrested on the first charge, the Board of Education suspended him with pay. No further disciplinary action has been taken by the board since the second count was added. Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree is a high court misdemeanor, and oc­ curs when there is sexual contact with the use of force or coercion. But there is no penetra­ tion involved in the assault. Coulter said the two victims are doing all right, considering their ordeal. “But we'd like to avoid a trial and a lot of publicity because of the embarrassment it causes the victims,” she said. “Even though they know they haven't done anything wrong, they are still made to feel that they are guilty for something,” Coulter said. "Often times in these cases, the victims are the ones pul on trial.” But Coulter said the two girls deserve credit for following through on the charges. “A preliminary hearing is a mild form or a cross examination,” she pointed out. “But they still have someone up there doubting their words.” “It's a lot worse when there are 12 jurors and a full courtroom,” Coulter added. She also noted that it's especially difficult for young victims to talk about it when its a sex crime. “It's just an embarrassing subject,” Coulter said. The name of the 19-year-old girl is not be­ ing released. Coulter added, because she feels it would just add to her grief and embarrassment. The 15-year-old is a minor and cannot legally be identified by the press. at True Value Bikes and Sports. And a used handgun was reported missing three days earlier from Al and Pete's Sport Shop. Hastings Police said al least three weapons plus ammunition were stolen in a burglary Friday from True Value Bikes and Sports at 209 S. Jefferson St. Patrolman Rick Argo said at least two burglars opened a rear door on the east side of the building to enter the store late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Tracks left behind suggested the burglars backed a car up to lhe door to load merchan­ dise into the vehicle. There were no signs of a forced entry, Argo Pickup truck stolen from area home JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A engine­ less pickup truck parked behind a house was reported stolen Sunday from a home in the 1200 block of Oak Street. The owner had removed the engine while working on the red 1977 Ford F150 pickup truck and had left it in the shortbox. When he returned home Sunday night he found the vehicle missing, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff A.L. Stein. Authorities said it appeared the truck was pulled out from the backyard, dowr. lhe muddy driveway and onto the road Deputies were able to follow the tracks until the mud trail ended. The truck was valued at S3,000. Food Is all that’s stolen in burglary JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A burglar who broke into a Hickory Road home Friday all but emptied the kitchen cup­ boards and freezer. Nothing but food was taken in the burglary, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The resident of lhe 2300 block of Hickory Road returned home Friday evening to find the kitchen cupboards open and the shelves almost empty. Deputy Sheriff Mamie Mills said the burglar broke through a small section of a cracked window in the living room. He reached inside and unlocked the win­ dow to enter the home. After ransacking the cupboards and freezer, lhe burglar left through a door, which he closed and locked on the way out. About $50 worth of food was taken in the burglary. Inmate escapes from Clarksville crew CLARKSVILLE - A Riverside Correctional Facility prisoner is still at large after escaping a work detail at the Michigan Slate University Exper­ imental Station near Clarksville Monday. James Robert Black, 26, was among six other inmates contracted by lhe uni­ versity to prone trees in an experimen­ tal apple orchard on Portland Road. The crew had been working for about three weeks before the incident occurred. Police said Black is a white male, five feet, six inches tall, weighing 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He had apparently prearranged his es- cape, authorities said. Black was observed climbing into a car described as a white over red 1977­ 7S Pontiac Grand Prix at about 12:30 p.m. As the car fled lhe area, a neighbor ob- served the occupants throwing bits and pieces of the prison blues out of the vehicle. It was last seen northbound on M-50 near 52nd Street, said Trooper Chuck Loader of the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. Black, of Grand Rapids, was serving time for breaking and entering and poss­ ession of a firearm during commission of a felony. False police report prompts charges RUTLAND TWP. - A Hastings man who played a joke on his estranged wife may face criminal charges for filing a false police report When the couple's 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity disappeared Sunday from the parking lot of the Blarney Stone Bar, the woman filed a stolen vehicle report with lhe Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment But the gray four-door car appeared the later that day undamaged in the parking lot of Eberhard Super Market in Hastings. Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Dave Oakland said the woman was leaving the tavern with three friends at 12:30 a.m. Sunday when they discovered the vehicle miss­ ing. Also missing were the women's purses, which had been left in the car. The woman told police she had locked the car and taken her keys. She added the payments were up to date and the car was not repossessed. Her husband, who was contacted by authorities, said he did not take the car and did not know where it was. But hours later, his brother reported finding the car in the parking lot at Eberhard Super Marker. The car had not been damaged and the purses were still inside. The husband denied again taking the car, but a relative told police the hus­ band took the car to "get back" at his estranged wife. Would-be thief drops cash in theft HASTINGS - A man rifled through the cash register at Little Caesars Pizza Monday but was chased away emptyhanded by employees. Hastings Police said a male walked into the store at 216 N. Broadway shortly after 9 p.m. when employees were away from the counter. "He ran behind the counter, started pushing buttons and got lhe register to open," said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. An assistant manager, who had heard the front door open, saw the suspect heading for the door with cash in hand. But the man dropped the money be­ fore he could get out of the door. Em­ ployees later determined nothing was missing from the register. The suspect is described as a white male about 5-foot 10-inches tall. He was wearing a blue jeans and a leather jacket and had shoulder-length hair. Ex-con hold In pasting bad chocks Guns, ammunition stolen from Hastings store J-Ad Graphics News Service Over $1,000 worth of guns and ammuni­ tion were reported stolen Friday in a break-in Police Beat said. Weapons missing include a .22 caliber as­ sault rifle, a .357 magnum revolver and a 9 mm revolver. Police have no suspects. Employees at Al and Pete's Sport Shop re­ ported last week a used handgun, worth $329, had disappeared from the store at 111 S. Jef­ ferson St. The theft of the .357 caliber SAW Model 66-2 may have occurred any time since Feb. 24, said Patrolman Al Stanton. Owner Pete Schantz told police lhe re­ volver had been kept in a showcase in the store. Schantz had showed lhe weapon to a few customers since acquiring it Employees noticed it missing last week and reported the theft to police. There are no suspects in the case. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 HASTINGS - A Grand Rapids man who passed $1,500 in forged checks lo­ cally was arrested Monday in town. Five Hastings Police officers arrested James R. DeGraaf, 23, after he went into hiding in a home in lhe 800 block of East Madison Street "When we went there, he refused to answer lhe door," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Officers forced open the door and searched the house for about 20 minutes before locating DeGraaf hiding upstairs inthealtic. "It took a while," Leedy said. “When you have to search a house from ground up, it takes time." DeGraaf, who recently was released from the State prison system, has past convictions for theft and escape, Leedy said. Police said DeGraaf passed a half dozen bad checks in local stores over a two-week period before his arrest. Four toon* hurt In crash with tree HOPE TWP. - Four teenagers were injured Sunday when the car they were riding in struck a tree near Guernsey Lake. None of the four, ages 16 through 18, were wearing seat belts and all sought their own treatment for minor injuries after the 1 a.m. accident on Otis Lake Road north of Keller Road. Michigan State Police Troopers Greg Fouty and Vance Hoskins said lhe vehi­ cle, driven by 18-year-old Kelley E. El­ lard, of 10694 S. Cobb, Delton, was northbound on Otis Lake Road, at­ tempting to turn left onto Keller Road. Ellard lost control on the curve, which carries a posted speed of 20 mph, and le f: the roo d. The vehicle drove into a ditch and struck a tree on lhe northwest comer of lhe road. Ellard received a citation for driving too fast for road conditions, troopers said. Motorist nailed for drunken driving HASTINGS - A 48-year-old Hast­ ings woman was arrested for dninken driving Monday morning after speeding into town, according to Michigan State Police. Haze! Terri Marie Slocum, of 529 N. Jefferson St., was arrested on charges of drunken driving and driving without a license. Trooper Paul Uerling said Slocum registered .23 percent on a chemical breath test - more than twice the legal limit in Michigan for drinking and driv­ ing. Uerling said he clocked Slocum driv­ ing 73 mph on Gun Lake Road heading into Hastings. Slocum stopped at Burger King, where she was arrested by troopers. Slocum told troopers she had been drinking at home and at work earlier that morning. Authorities said Slocum's driver's li­ cense was suspended after previous con­ victions for drunken driving in Califor­ nia. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-03-22.pdf e65e09949b4dd6ac3efd2671a158c8b5 PDF Text Text News Briefs Mark Brown talks about end of an era a See Stay* Au*# HHStopton announced Hastings school board posts open by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Two of three Hastings School Board memben whose terms expire this summer have announced that they will not run in the annual school election June 11. President Diane Hoekstra and Trustee William Baxter said at Monday's Board of Education meeting that they will not seek re­ election. Treasurer Larry Haywood is out of town and was not at the meeting, but his wife indicated that he is still undecided. Two four-year terms and one two-year post will need to be filled. Baxter is walking in the same steps as a year ago, when he announced he would not run again. But when former board president Ann Ainslie resigned, Baxter was appointed to fill the vacancy, with the understanding that he would serve only until the next ■ Bdecalioa in Greater KaSateaaoa.'' Thai paairwina is an anneal tepptanste to The Weston Harald, tee official atetiate Bswtpsper at WMU. Wahoo wrote an article abote the las Plonbde Stowell, a Betty Cotte) ■ten*. who proteotod the coaeetvaiion of aaaaaal reaowces AranhlM her life. Stowell also wae tee nrst woman to serve oa the Beny Cotetiy Plaaaiag Wahoa l«Ma bateator’a sad matoer's dsgnes fowl WMU sad tee now it wotemg as a Maaoricai terbtori for foe SMC <x Michigan. election. That post is the two-year term. Hoekstra and Haywood began serving on the board eight years ago. A career move to Grand Rapids has made board commitments increasingly hard for Hoekstra during the last two years, she said. In that time, other board membershave acco­ mmodated her schedule, holding committee meetings In the very early hours of the morning and on evenings and weekends. "The past eight years have been rewarding to me in many ways. I have had the oppor­ tunity to see programs strengthen and grow, building needs begin to be addressed, the chance to work with quality people who have also become friends, and to participate in the graduation of my two daughters," Hoekstra told her fellow board members and guests at HHS jazz tend plan* concert Tte llmligi H<h School jest tend wte hate a concert al 7:30 pjn. TWesfoy. March 27, at the Haatingt High School Loewe Hall. Talkwillfocus on *90* education Mike Gail, senior employee developaaate . aaialiate for Stoeicaoe Inc., will apart an "Bdarwiag for foe '90s” st a town Iwwtteg al 3 p.m. Saadey in Itatiag*. Tte talk, sponsored by foe Bdacahoa Action Groap of Ike Barry Coaaty Hawing Cnmmawr, will take piece al die llaarwp High School Lector: Hall. Gad wfo diacma wtat k will lake for lotey'r ttelihra to join tee wort force of tea 1990s. Child care sad nfraahteetea win be provided. the meeting. "Even with the financial problems that have plagued this district, and continue to, I would not trade this experience, an experience that has also provided personal satisfaction and growth." When Hoekstra and Haywood first ran for fee board eight years ago, two four-year terms and one two-year term needed filling. Eleven candidates ran for those three posts, she said. Episcopal Church Installs rector Anyone iaierened ia raaaiag for a sate ‘Man of Song* toappearhere "Men of Song.” a 20-raember perfor­ mance choir of Kalamazoo's Nonh Part Reformed Church, will perform al 7:30 p.m. Sunday to tte Hawiiy Fra Uaitod Mahodia Church. 209 W. Green St. The choir, which specialize, in perforntiag traditional gospel, contemporary ,<npe| and contemporary Christian musk, also uses a quintet of women to backup vocals Tte group is under the direction of conductor Richard Michel, who founded kin 1966 The free program is open to the public. It will serve as the seventh pro­ tram in the United Methodist Church's 1989-90 eight-event MVSICA Perform . ■« Artist Series. More News Briefs AppearonPageb Banner Hoekstra, Baxter will not run Htetiap Mstorian Eater Wahoo, who wrists a oohnai weekly for the Banner, noeady earned a Ccrttato of Arter* ■ate forte tte Wanea's Hiteory and mmotcii netwui & ran bc wocnca > cancer al Western Michigan Uehrwrity. She wae given tee award in racoRtedon of ooetribwhons the has tende tn regioasl history feroa^i i****rch nd ■ufaicteo* as ‘Tte Hteory of Wane. "I would like to see that kind of interest again in being on this board," said Hoekstra. Petitions for candidates must be submitted to fee administration office by 4 p.m. April 9. The three current terms will exire June 30. In other school board business: • Robert Glasgow, president of the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association, told the board the members of HESPA support the March 26 millage elec­ ' tion. "We feel both proposals are needed for edu­ cational programs, and upkeep for mainten­ ance of buildings and sites," said Glasgow. pointed out. Because of the limited supply of vaccine, the department will immunize only those who don't have a record of receiving a shot, or if they had immunization done before the age of 12 months, she said. Also, immunizations are given to those who have had direct exposure and children who have been exposed and were vaccinated before 15 months of age. "We are continually monitoring the situation. We’ve done a lot of screening so that we don't have to turn anyone away,” she said. PRICE 25* Two millage requests face Hastings voters Two millage requests will face voters in the Hastings Area School District Monday in a special election. One proposal will be for a renewal of a 27.7797-mill levy that expired at the end of last year. The second request will be for 1.38 additional mills. The renewal is for three years, fee additional is for two years. • Five teachers received tenure, after effect­ ively fulfilling their probationary periods. Larson recently did similar removal work for fee City of Hastings and received According To state law, teachers who have - fjfommendations from city officials. been granted tenure in another district must be ' • A few changes were made in the board's on probation for one year. New teachers must personnel report. fulfill the two-year trial period. Joan Bair, a bus driver has been granted an Robert Hisey, elementary physical educa­ extended leave of absence. tion teacher, and Marjorie Mathias, middle JoAnn Guernsey, food services worker at school instructor, who received tenure before, the high school has been transferred, and have been granted the same status here. fellow workers Shirley LaDere and Mary New staff members Charmaine Purucker, Newton have been reassigned to higher classi­ librarian; Deborah Storms, Central Elemen­ fication. tary teacher; and Eleanor Vonk, Pleasantview Valerie Endsley has been appointed custo­ instructor, have each received tenure after two dian at Central Elementary, and Shirley Hill years with the district is a new food services worker at Northeastern "Deborah Storms and Eleanor Vonk were Elementary. laid off last year and we're very, very happy • Several gifts were accepted by the board, they were able to come back and now be a including: permanent part of our staff," said Superinten­ — $1,100 from the Hastings Education dent Cart Schoessel. Enrichment Foundation to be used for such • The board awarded a contract for removal programs as a motivational substance abuse and replacement of underground fuel storage assembly, a Michigan history unit, creative tanks, at a cost of $38,037, to fee Oscar W. writers visits and the middle school's Aca­ Larson Co. of Grand Rapids. demic Track Meet Three of the districts four tanks - a 2,000galloo tank at Pleasantview, and 8,000- and Sm SCHOOL BOARD, page 13 500-gallon tanks at fee bus garage - now in use will be removed. The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring removal of the tanks, mainly became of their age, raid Schoessel Leakage is hard to detect because fee tanks are underground, he said. If after removal the standard soil tests show significant contami­ nation, the tainted earth will have to be Jason Carr is the first Hastings High trucked out and replaced wife clean soil. That School student ever to win the regional level may cause additional expense, he said later. of the "Citizen Bee” competition. The fourth unit, a 2,000-gaHoc tank at the Carr, a junior, last Thursday placed first bus garage is newer and meets specifications. among 34 students who entered to win the right to move on to the statewide competition May 3 at the State Law Building in Lansing. His prize was a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and a plaque. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said passage of the renewal is exceptionally critical to fee district Without it, the schools would not be able to open its doors next fall. "If that (the renewal) doesn't pass, all we will have is eight allocated mills from the county, which would take us about to the end of August," he said. The additional millage, if approved, would be earmarked for textbook replacements, updating and replacing equipment and maintenance of buildings. "If that (the request for additional millage) fails, we will have to take care of things and we may have to cut into instructional programs," Schoessel said. "We cant let roofs leak forever." When asked if failure of the request for additional millage would mean Hastings could go back to reduced class periods and pay-to-paticipate requirements for extra-curricular activities, the superintendent said, "I don't think so, at least not in the first year. We wouldnt have to make drastic cuts. But we may have to look at it in the second year." Hastings in the 1988-89 school year suffered through reduced class periods and the pay-to-participate program in fee wake of three millage failures. Some people who oppose the 1.38-mill request contend the state is offering a better package this xcar on state aid to education, but Schoessel said he's not sure the schools actually will receive what is being promised now. The superintendent said fee state's fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept 30, so things could happen between now and next fall. "We've been burned on state aid before," he said, noting that in the early 1980s there were governor's executive order cuts. He said already there are indications feat there will have to be some cuts in the 1990­ 91 budget proposed last mouth, though lawmakers have promised that education would be exempt "Remember, it's an election year," Schoessel said. However, he added, "h (the proposed state aid package) sounds good now, but the state's already in rouble this fiscal year. Education still could be in line for cuts." Another factor that may hurt the proposal for additional millage is the increases this year in property assessments. Schoessel pointed out feat when assessments increase, the schools get more support wife local dollars, but the state reduces its help proportionately. Therefore, the schools ultimately do not receive any more money with hikes in property assessments than if they were not increased at all. About that second proposal, Schoessel said, "This is to try to protect the future. We re trying to keep everything fee same and plan for two or three years in the future." The polls will be open from 7 un. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hastings Middle School and at Pleasantview Elementtry School. Hastings Junior wins regional Citizen Bee Measles outbreak now believed ‘under control’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The measles outbreak that has caused concern for the last month now is "under control," with the demand for the vaccine leveling off, according the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. However, those who suspect that they have the measles should still report directly to the Health Deparment, said Nursing Supervisor, Irene Sehins, R.N. "We ask the doctor to draw blood and confirm the measles, so we know what we are dealing with," she said. The schools in Barry County are working with the Health Department in reviewing all school records for vaccinations, Sehins See Story on Page 2 THURSDAY?MARCH 22, 1990 VOLUME 135, NO. 12 Local historian win* recognition oa the Haaiags Board at Rdaralirwi may pick up petitions st the admiaialtalioa of­ fice at Htetiags Mid* School. 232 W. Grand St. The Iasi day for filing nominatiag peti­ tions is Monday, April 9. See Story on Page 3 Wolpe outlines challenges ahead Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings grade point avenges ire Anne Solmes, 3.950; Tracy Brighton, 3.175; Bevin Dnnn, 3J21; Katy Peterson, 3.111; Kay Duimstra, 3.10; Lori Courtney, 3.795; and Melinda Jam. 3.75. Look in neat week's Banner for more on the Top Ten. deadline April 9 J ro Three students head fee Ctes of 1990 with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. The three were among lea students who win be hononed for heading the class ac­ ademically. The three ere Eric Endiley, Kia Bctapr red Tony Miller. Following cloeely behind with high The Bev. Ctarte P. McCabe m was formally tetaited tec Iteradsy as rector of Emmaud Episcopal Cterch in Hastings. The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Lee Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan, was the celebrant sad preacher in the choral Eacharist celebration. Nearly 60 members of the congrega­ tion took ptt ■ the 90-naaote ceremony, offering prayeti, presenting symbols of office sad serving al the star. Father McCabe accepted the rector's post in January. He and hb wife Frankie, tec resided in West Virginia, where McCabe served at Good Shephr rd Episcopal Church in Parkersburg. Getzen pleads In murder case Beginning medical employees must have proof of two doses of vaccination or other evidence of immunity, such as laboratory test results or prior physician-diagnosed measles. Those born before 1937 are considered to have been exposed to the disease and have natural immunity. To help control the spread of the disease, the health department has some suggested guidelines. Parents, physicians, school, pre-school and day care personnel should be alert to children with of a temperature of 101 or higher, a rash for more than three days, and a cough, a cold or eye imflammation. The department will follow its recommended measles vaccination schedule for routine childhood vaccinations as soon as possible, Sehins reported. That schedule calls for, in most areas, two doses, with the first at 15 months and the second at 4 co 6 years or before entry to kindergarten or first grade. High risk areas call for two doses, the first at 12 months, and the second at 4 to 6 years of age. Colleges and other post-high school institutions require a shot record of two doses of measles vaccine or other evidence of immunity. The top two students in each region move on to the state contest. Carr and regional runner-up Matt Perry of Battle Creek Lakeview will be among 30 state finalists. The regional Citizen Bee, which took place at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, attracted students from 14 high schools, including Albion, Battle Creek Central, Battle Creek Springfield, Bronson, Eaton Rapids, Battle Creek Harper Creek, Hastings, Battle Creek Lakeview, Lakewood, Marshall, Pennfietd, Tekonsha and Waldron. Hastings had four representatives in the contest. Joining Carr were seniors John Rea, Rebecca Hawkins and Rose Anger. Anger was an alternate. Hastings social studies teacher Kathleen Oliver served as the group's advisor. Oliver said the students were required to answer correctly two of three questions in the opening round. The qualifiers then advanced to the next round, which was conducted much like a spelling bee. The only difference, at that point, was that instead of spelling words, contestants were being asked questions about history, geography, politics, current events and economics. Carr, as a sophomore, was one of Hastings* representatives in the regional contest last year. He was eliminated midway through the competition. But this year told a different story. "Jason looked great,” Oliver said. "He wasn't flustered and he handled all the Jason Carr shows the plaque he earned by taking first in the regional Citizen Bee competition, the first Hastings High School student ever to win the honor. questions easily. I feel that he should do well at state. If not, there's always next year." Though Carr is Hastings’ first regional champion, he is not the first local student to qualify for the state level of the Citizen Bee competition. Scon Furrow was runner-up in the regional in 1986. Carr is the son of Stephen and Janet Carr. The Citizen Bee is a national competition of the Close Up Foundation. State supporters include the Detroit News, Consumers Power Company, Meijer Inc., the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan State Board of Education. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22. 1990 Congressman speaks to Barry Democrats Wolpe outlines future challenges, opportunities by David T. Young the Soviet Union, these opportunities include Editor Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe told Bany County Democrats Saturday night that historic global changes in the last year offer both challenges and opportunities in the future. Wolpe, who represents the southern half of Barry County in Congress, was the speaker at the 21st annual Truman-Johnson Dinner at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. "These are extraordinary times that we live in,” he said. Wolpe said if Rip Van Winkle would have awakened recently from a sleep that began a year ago, he would have a difficult time comprehending world events today. The congressman pointed to such developments as a Solidarity-led government in Poland, Democracy coming alive in Hungary and Czechoslavakia, Soviet President Gorbachev discussing the importance of religious values, democratic elections in Nicaragua and the formerly imprisoned Nelson Mandela oi South Africa leading a delegation of the African National Congress. "It was a special feeling," he said, "to have Lech Walesa and the new Czech president (visit Congress) to hear their enthusiasm over freedom and praise the United States as a model and inspiration." Despite the good feelings about what has happened over the last year in other countries, Wolpe said, many challenges lie ahead. He cited problems of the homeless in America, of farmers no longer farming, lack of health insurance for too many, the creation of a huge underclass because of the neglect of the educational system, and the U.S. no longer adequately competing in international "an end to the threat of nuclear holocaust and an end to the arms buildup, and (the opportunity to) begin meeting the needs of people." However, he said, quoting Carl Levin, U.S. Senator from Michigan, "If we want it, we're going to have to fight for it." "The Pentagon is still calling for increases," Wolpe said. "They want more money for Star Wars, for B-2 bombers." He said the miliatary budget being touted by President Bush is based on a needs assessment made two years ago. "The world has changed just a little bit in the last two years," he said. Wolpe said the continuing military buildup occurs "because there is a heckuva lot of vested bureaucratic interest in power." Armed Services Commission, and for fighting for fair taxes and health care. But he said uie re-election of Blanchard and Levin won't come easily. "This is a marginal state," Wolpe said, noting that Michigan is notorious for ticket splitting “We'll have to run a strong campaign. It will require a lot of effort from all of us." Wolpe noted that he is on the Republicans' "hit list" again this year. "Here in Barry County you’ve proven that you can elect Democrats," Wolpe said. About his six terms in Congress, he said, "It's been an extraordinary 11 years and I thank you for the opportunity to serve." Wolpe also recognized Ed LaForge of Kalamazoo, who will challenge incumbent Republican Jack Welborn for the 13th District State Senate seat. "He (LaForge) has been a heckuva city commissioner, he's never lost sight f the people who sent him to the council and he'll make a heckuva state senator," Wolpe said. LaForge made brief remarks at the dinner, saying he has a tough battle ahead, but he is encouraged. "As we approach the new century, we need to have new ideas," he said. "The idea is for people to work together, not to call each other names." Hope Township Board appoints new treasurer The solution, he said, is advocacy and a lot of political action. “We're going to have to make clear what the values of Americans really are," he said. "As Democrats, it's always been our interest to defend the average citizen against the power of a few. We have a tremendous challenge, and I think we can do it" The congressman said it is ironic that so many pro-democracy developments have happened in previously repressive nations, yet at the same time, participatory democracy in the United States appears to be waning, as evidenced by fewer people taking time to vote. "We Americans have become so disaffected, we have withdrawn from participation," Wolpe said. "We've got to turn that around. If the Poles, Czechs and Hungarians can take on police states, surely we can take on our own government operating in an open political system." Turning his attention to the election campaign of 1990, he said Michigan has one of its strongest Democratic Party tickets ever. He praised Gov. James Blanchard, who will be seeking his third term. He said Blanchard "took on the challenge and turned around the economy in Michigan." On the subject of abortion, he said the markets. Wolpe said these problems are the result of "a decade of cumulative neglect" "When it takes two bread winners to hold together a family, that's a good example of a declining standard of living," he said. "Younger people are being hurt by the erosion of the economy." The congressman said that lower-paying service jobs are replacing manufacturing jobs, which contributes to the need for families to have both parents work outside the home. governor has met the challenge on the question of "whether we trust women to make choices for themselves." Another candidate he praised was Levin, whom he said is regarded as "the conscience of the Senate." He said Levin is known for fighting military waste as a member of the On the other hand, Wolpe said "we also have tremendous opportunities." He mentioned that because of democratic movements in eastern Europe and changes in Ardie Baum, vice president of the Barry County Democratic Party and president of the Lady Dems, presents Congressman Howard Wolpe with “Jethro" the Pig as a special gift. Wolpe was guest speaker at the Dems' an­ nual Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday night. < \ by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer HOPE TWP. - Mary Jo Whitaker has been appointed treasurer of the Hope Town­ ship Board, filling the vacancy being created by the resignation of Robert Norton. The announcement was made at the March 12 board meeting. Norton resigned because of lime constraints. Whitaker, 40, is a Gull Lake Community Schools graduate, who has had various busi­ ness and secretarial jobs in the past and now is a homemaker. Her father served as treasurer of Barry Township for 24 years, during which time she assisted him. She has done all of the family book work, and worked with contrac­ tors on the construction of her home. "We felt she was the most familiar with township business and felt she had time to devote to it," Supervisor Patricia Baker said later. Lisa Tobias and Loyann Leinaar also sub­ mitted applications for the appointed post, as did Sylvia Forster, who asked at the meeting to have her name withdrawn. In a separate move, Forster was appointed deputy clerk to replace Robert Case, husband of Clerk Shirley Case. The appointment of deputies are up to individual board members and require no board action, said Baker. Because of ill health, Orville Hammond has resigned from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and was replaced by former town­ ship supervisor Richard Baker. Baker will fill the remainder of Hammond's term, which runs until April 1, and will serve for an addi­ tional three years. Gene Norris has been removed from the Board's Planning Commission. Richard Packard has been appointed to fill the open­ ing. As the township supervisor, Patricia Baker is given the power to appoint members to that committee. "I felt (the replacement) is in the best in­ terest of the township," said Baker, adding that the dismissal "has to do with his (Norris') involvement in the plaining com­ mission." The board is also looking for a new sex­ ton. Orville Kingsbury has resigned due to his wife's poor health. Applications are being taken for die posi­ tion which includes uokeeo of rhe Brush Ridge Cemetery, the Cedar Geek cemetery, the township park in Cloverdale and the township hall grounds. ■ Students earn degrees at Western Education for the'90s We’re Proud of AU You’ve Done for Us ...THANKS! Eleven area students were among 1,343 on the official lilt of those scheduled to receive degrees from Western Michigan University at the end of the fall semester of the 1989-90 school year. The following is a list of the area students, their home HE towns and degrees: • Delton - Sharlynn Reser, bachelor of science in health studies; Sherry Coke Hoda, bachelor of business 1 administration in account­ ancy; and Bryan D. Keeler, a bachelor of science in social science. • Hastings - Mark Wayne Brown, bachelor of business administration in finance; Gregory J. Henry, magna & cum laude, bachelor of science in public relations; Marvin Dean Mason, bachelor of science in public relations; and Sue A. Murphy, summa cum laude, elementary group minors. • Hickory Corners - Barbara Jo VanDyken, master of arts in counselor education and counseling. • Middleville - Ranee J. Hooper, bachelor of science in special education of emotionally impaired, and Brenda J. VanDuine, bachelor of business administration in // V ML Wolpe (center) chats with Bess Jordan, president off the Michigan Townships Association, and Hastings Township Supervisor Dick Thomas. Citizen Bee participants The four students who represented Hastings in the Citizen Bee at Kellogg Community College last Thursday were (from left) John Rea, Jason Carr, Rebecca Hawkins and Rose Anger. accountancy. • Caledonia - Thomas Joseph Harcek, bachelor of science in criminal justice. Attention Area Businesses! "i 4 w»'» If I b°oV - Xn*«12***1 The future is here ... the decision is now. Please VOTE YES Twice on Monday, March 26 Sponsored by Citizens for Quality Education. 18 Ironside Drive. Hastings. Michigan 49058_________________________ __ Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER caii 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. One of the chickens at Ann and John Jarman's farm in Hastings Township last Saturday seemed to get into the spirit of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday by laying a green egg. Mrs. Jarman said none of the farm’s 43 chickens have ever laid green eggs before. She said she plans to poke a hole in each end to send the contents out and then keep the shell. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 — Page 3 Two communities mourn students’ deaths by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff'Writer Funeral services were held Monday for two Barry County students who died after a traffic accident Thursday west of Hastings. Faculty, staff and students ax Maple Valley High School and Hastings High School mourned for Moses Allen Sinclair of Hast­ ings and Heather J. Dell of Nashville, who died after the 10 p.m. accident on Tanner Lake Road. Sinclair, 16, of 3475 Tillotson Road, and Dell, 19, of 32 Thornapple Lake Road, died after Dell's 1982 Plymouth Reliant collided with a tree just north of Yeckley Road. Michigan State Police said the car rolled onto its right side and struck a large tree with the car’s roof. Dell's sister, Beth Ann Dell, 12, also of Nashville, was thrown from the car when it overturned, according to Police. She was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital after the ac­ cident. Troopers Greg Fouty and Vance Hoskins said Dell's car was speeding north on Tanner Lake Road, crested a hill and went airborne. When the car landed, Dell lost control, crossed the road and and slid into an era* bankment off the west shoulder of the road­ the home to bid farewell to their classmate, a sophomore at the school. A competitive young man who enjoyed working on cars, Sinclair was an avid foot­ way. As the car slid sideways into the ditch, it dropped onto its right side. The momentum carried the vehicle forward to crash roof-first into a large tree. Authorities said none of the passengers were wearing seatbelts. They added, however, seatbelts probably would not have spared the lives of the front seat passengers. A reconstruction of the accident determined the car was traveling 69 mph when it skidded off the roadway, said Trooper Ken Langford, accident investigator for the Hastings Post. Beth Ann Dell told police the car was up to 75 mph just before the accident. The case remains under investigation, troopers said. Services for Sinclair were held Monday at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with the Rev. Jeff Arnett and the Rev. Richard Tag­ ball fan and played defensive tackle for the Saxon freshman football team. “He really came through with big plays for us," said Southeastern School Principal Chris Warren, who coaches the high school freshman team. "He was quiet off the field, kind of unassuming. But he was well liked by everyone on the team. He played his role and did what he had to do." Sinclair is survived by his parents, Harold and Helen Sinclair of Hastings; three broth­ ers, Gene of Hastings, Noah of Jones, and Steven of the U.S. Anny in Germany; ma­ ternal grandparents Richard and Helen Shellenbarger of Hastings; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather Ethel and Ray Shaneck of Hastings; and paternal great-grandmother Belle Hathaway of Hastings. Burial was at the Rutland Township Ceme­ gart officiating. Students from Hastings High School filled tery. Services for Dell were held Monday at the Maple Valley Chapel of Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. The Rev. Robert Taylor officiated. A 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Dell attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Dell was a former member of the Nashville Girl Scouts and played in the Maple Valley High School Band and Maple Valley Com­ munity Band. Friends described her as caring, cooperative and always smiling. "She was a typical teenager,” said Robert Dell, an uncle from Hastings. "She was a good kid." Dell is survived by her mother, Cheryl Dell, of Nashville; a sister, Beth Ann; grand­ parents Ernest and Barban Dell, of Nashville; great-grandmother Non Walker, of Belding, uncle and aunt Robert and Diane Dell of Hastings, and many other uncles, aunts and cousins. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Two Barry County students were Hied last Thursday when the car they were riding in overturned and crashed roof-first into a tree near Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday for Heather J. Dell, of Nashvlle, and Moses Aten Sinclair, of Hastings. Hastings Senior Charity Drive is underway Kathleen Scott Staff Writer The word is out and the drive is on. If a billboard on the old highway and a banner over main street are not enough to let Hastings residents know that the annual Sen­ ior Charity Drive is on at the high school, they may find out when smiling-faced teens rap on their doors seeking pop bottles and cans to return for cash or offer to sell a book filled with coupons redeemable at area businesses. Or they might notice when they walk into their favorite bank or church to find tables laden with fresh-baked goodies for sale. Regardless, students are trying to get a State Police exploded 14 slicks of old dynamite Tuesday aftemnoon after an area resident discovered the leaky explosives while cleaning out a garage. State Police officer Lt. Jim Bullock, Sgt. Robert Dell. Trooper Ken Langford, Trooper Al McCrumb and Sgt. Gary Truszkowski (left to right) examine the site after the blast. Ka*boom! Police detonate dangerous load of dynamite by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer One look inside the cardboard box and the trooper knew he had a problem on his hands. Inside were 14 sticks of old, leaky dyna­ mite that could blow up at any time. "I very gently closed the box and closed the trunk and went in and called the bomb squad," said Sgt. Robert Dell. Demolition experts Tuesday afternoon safely detonated the load of dynamite after area residents discovered the explosives in a garage on Hammond Road. The owner had just died and the family were settling the affairs when they came across the dynamite. "They were cleaning out the garage, and they didn't know what to do with it," Dell said. The family loaded the dynamite into a car and drove to the State Police post about 11 a.m. to ask for help. Troopers immediately called the State Po­ lice Lab in Grand Rapids to remove the ex­ plosives. Troopers cordoned off the parking lot at West State Street and Industrial Park Drive until the demolition team arrived. The team transferred the box of dynamite into a total containment vessel mourned on a trailer and transported the load to the old Hastings city landfill on West State Road near Hammond Road. "If somebody had it on a shelf, and it seeped out, and someone took apart the Shelf with a hammer," Truszkowski said, and smacked a fist into his palm to demonstrate the result Troopers said suspected explosives are bm*'«'ht to the post every now and then. About once a year we have someone come in with dynamite or will call about it," Dell said. Authorities prefer to have residents call first "If they find something like this, don't move it at all," Dell said. "Call us and we will come out and make a determination." message across. "Each year, we try to do something differ­ ent to make it better," said Senior Charity Drive Advisor Laurence Christopher. "This year, we decided to do more advertising. We chased down corporate sponsors and indivi­ dual sponsors and rented a billboard and bought a banner." Adams Outdoor Advertising Co. of Kalamazoo gave a discount to the seniors for their efforts, which benefit the homeless and hungry in Barry County through Love Inc. Total rent for a month on a sign on West Green Street near M-37/M-43 was $150, and that is being paid for by Bany County Lumber and Hastings McDonald's. The $400 banner over West State Street was funded $100 each by Flexfab, the Student Council and UAW Local 1002 of Bradford White in Middleville; $50 from the National Bank of Hastings; and $25 each from Dr. Daniel Gole and Tom's Market Additionally, Progressive Graphics gave a discount on the banner. "We're hoping it's something we can use every year," said Christopher, a government and economics teacher who has guided the spring and Christmas charity drives since 1985. "We're hoping to get our message across. What we want to do more than any­ thing else is to let people know who we are and that we're here every year. "People hear 'Senior Charity Drive* and they think we're doing something for senior citizens. We want people to know when they see Senior Charity Drive that it's our annual drive for the homeless and hungry. Hopeful­ ly, people will begin to recognize us," he said, adding that the school has adopted an SCD logo. Last year's drive raised $7,000. Although Christopher said he'd like to watch the kids haul in that much again, he isn’t sure that amount is realistic. Ail first-hour classes are competing against each other to see who can bring in the most cash. However, because of scheduling, only two classes are filled primarily with seniors. The rest are a mixture of grades, he said, which may affect the contest "Last year, between three classes (of seniors) we raised $3,000. This year we only have two. When they're spread out like thatwith freshmen, sophomores and juniors they don't get as enthusiastic," he explained. But even if the classes do not have the numbers that breed hype, many of the stu­ generate money. Friday at 6 p.m. the women faculty will play basketball against the senior girls, followed by a game between the senior boys and the male teachers. Mixed in with the games will be finals d the 3-point shootout contest, now narrowed to Scott Hubbert, Tim Atkinson and Jamie Brown, and a performance of the senior skit The slam-dunk finals, originally slated among Friday's festivities, were held Tuesday night because two of the finalists, Jeff Baxter and Tom DeVault, have a tennis match Friday night The third finalist, Tom Vos, ended up winning the competition and will be awarded a trophy Friday. . Friday night's events could make the difference in whether the class meets its goal, Christopher said. The community has been a big help. "We've gotten a lot of support from the community," he said. "They've been very supportive." 8m CHARITY DRIVE, Brandon Dawe (left) and Brian Turnbull act out a skit mimicking Saturday Night Live. IB Defendantfaces up to life in prison Getzen pleads guilty in murder case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Michael J. Getzen, accused of killing his sister-in-law in a family dispute, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder. Originally charged with open murder and possession of a firearm during a felony, the 30-year-old Orangeville Township resident pleaded guilty to the lesser offense. But Getzen still faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced May 9 by Circuit Judge Thomas S. Evelud. Getzen wan arrested in June 1919 after a fight in his home that ended in the death of Brenda Sue Karr, 17. of Hastings. The sbootiag began with an argument be­ tween Getzen and his estranged wife, Teresa, but ended with Kun's death when Karr at­ tempted to phone police. Kurr died June 17 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries to the face and head. She had been on life support systems and never regained consciousaesa durtag her twoweek hospital stay, authorities said. Getzen was arrested two days after the ■hooting when he appeared at his father-in­ law's Middleville home. Trial on open murder and other charges had been scheduled to begin next Monday in Barry County Circuit Court. Appearing in court last Friday, the softrpoken defendant told the court he was carry­ ing a .22 semi-automatic handgun in his pocket during the argument with his wife. Kurr, who had accompanied Teresa Getzen to her husband's home, attempted to break up the fight and went to the phone to call po­ lice. Getzen said he knocked Kurr to the ground, stood over her and fired two shots at her head. Authorities said the plea agreement guaran­ tees Getzen will go to prison, but it bypasses the difficulties of a trial and all but elimi­ nates the possibility of lengthy appeals in the fixture. "We fell the plea was a just resolution of the case," said Prosecutor Data Crowley. "It saves the family the trauma of going through the trial. It also saves the defendant the trauma.” "I think under the circumstances it was a fair and just settlement," said Detective Sgt Ron Neil, of the Michigan Stale Police Way­ land Post "We were prepared to go to trial if he didn't accept the ptaa agreement" Authorities said the victim’s family fully supported the outcome of the case. "They totally agreed with the plea bargain. They felt it was a just solution in the case," Neil said. Under the agreement, all charges except second-degree murder were dropped by the prosecutor. That includes a charge d assault with a dangerous weapon and a second felony firearm charge filed after Getzen pointed his weapon at Teresa Getzen after shooting Kurr. Also under the agreement, Crowley will recommend a minimum sentence of at least 25 yean for Getzen. But Judge Eveland could sentence Getzen to any term up to life in prison. If the judge exceeds the minimum 25-year sentence recommended by Crowley, Getzen can withdraw his guilty plea and stand trial on the original charges. Under state sentencing guidelines, deter­ mined by averaging sentences handed down across the state for the same offense, Getzen would receive an eight- to 25-year prison term. Eveland is obligated to consider the sen­ tencing guideline term, but he is free to im­ pose either a tesaer or greater sentence. Under Michigan Department of Corrections guidelines, a defendant sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder is eligible for parole after 10 years. But the parole ooard rarely grants parole in a murder case until at teast 20 years are served, Crowley said. The murder trial had been scheduled to be­ gin Feb. 12 but was delayed until March 26 because an expert defense witness was out of the country. Defense attorney Charles Sautter of Char­ lotte had considered presenting evidence that Getzen was insane or suffering from a dimin­ ished capacity at the time of the incident Getzen was bound over to circuit court in October on the open murder charge after a preliminary examination and competency hearing in 56th District Court. He has remained in the Bany County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond since his arrest Census forms due to arrive soon! S Authorities successfully detonated the dy­ namite, together with a small quantity of .50 caliber World War II ammunition the family Stand up and be counted. And pomibiy get a little bit more money for your village, township and county. Forms for the 1990 Census are expected to arrive in the mail within the next week at Bany County homes. Forms should be filled out and returned by April 1, "Census Day." . Statistics from the census, which is conducted every 10 years, governs how many representatives an area has in Congress and how much money it can get from the also found al the house. The impact of the explosion was felt by observers over 200 yards away and the explo­ sion was heard close to downtown. Sgt. Gary Truszkowski, of the State Police lab firearms division, said the 14 sticks of dynamite were leaking nitro glycerin - a dan­ gerous situation. ■’It's very unstable and fragile to friction and shock," Truszkowski said. "It's so unsta­ ble, you have no idea how powerful it would government. Bany County receives state revenue sharing funds based on the most recent census, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. As an example of how the figures affect county income, if using 1990 payment rates from the state with the 1980 Census count — 45,781 residents - Bany County would get $584,165 this year. Using the same payment rates with the estimated 1990 Census count of roughly be." dents are nonetheless excited. So far, they’ve held concerts, slam-dunk and 3-point-shootout contests and assemblies for themselves to 50,000 people, lAxantto that Again jumps Thu 1990 Canal win ten how dm nation is dunging, the cooditiou of homing and io Ttati a dlffwanci dtSWOL Hfty-fcur ttananddoilaniaaafcaplaoeofchnaga.said Fotaraou.'Catting an accarata cou cm have 1 alg dflcaat impact I think k'a importaat that cvwyowe auroitey get The IMO Ceaaua will M tte 21k la tte perianal anamnra, aro pUMIthed and put <0 OmMnateefMM. Laws pratebk my agency, including *• rn. te ms. courts, the military andwatero agendas. from gettiag utica't Many and tte Imbm and moat complex, yet according to Ac Burero ot te Omps Hut branch at tte U.S. Depertmesl of Coatmarcs expect, to CMta 230 million people and 106 million boatag uita Ceaaua queaticM are bedc. rteahort form, which am be mated to th* thv Ml of sis homes, arks about nee, HW*. origin, age, marital status, hone ownership, tire of bone, etc. The longer form, delivered by census takers, mk, additional quekfoae on ancestry. Feaaoual infuraatioa from the 1990 CUmm wit te locked up until the year 2062, meMun privacy. BoidM irnniu fading and political jwiadlctioaa dan from the census is also nnd by ytanm lo tocan hnapinla, achoola, day can conan, cantor citizen housing and other fadUtiaa. Vartan social programi recefa fada baaad oacamn tafontution. BuaiMMea UM Ota data for decision, taeoMag espnataa and Jobe. education, employment and Income infonaatton about tte Bany County ana, nkiag the Oodal and oooanadc puke of tte nation. For aevcral reasons. about 2.2 million people, or about 1 percent of the populsboe. wen not ranted in the loot census. This is called an uaderctmnt Among minority population, *e perceaage waa higher about 6 percent. Undwormna cm ranit ia flawed dedatoua. Uaccmte totals can curtail project, and cattae lower funding for community programs and services. Often those who could benefit moat ate thoae who are shortchanged when there's an imdcrcourx. Preliminary census reports aren't due until sen year. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 Viewpoint = Millage renewal is critical, 2nd request deserves 'yes' There are a lot of solid reasons to vote in favor of the school millage renewal proposal in Monday's special election. It is simply a request by the Hastings Area School System to continue the present educational program. To do just that, the schools are asking for the same amount they were operating under at the end of last year, which is entirely reasonable. Without the renewal of the 27.7797 mills that expired in December 1989, the schools would be left with only eight mills allocated by the county. With that amount, they would not likely be able to open their doors in September. Thus, supporting the renewal is a good way to avoid an educational crisis. It is also a good way to give the local educational system a show of support for the good job it has been doing. The second request, ibr an additional 1.38 mills, will be somewhat more difficult to sell. It comes on the heels of an increase of a little more than four mills last June. It comes at a time when there is talk that state aid will be more generous than usual this year. And it comes at a time when unwelcome property assessment notices have been received by taxpayers. But this extra millage would be used for some things that the current levy cannot buy, things like equipment and building maintenance and textbook updating. In the case of buildings, the taxpayers can either pay now, or pay later. Eventually, something will have to be done with facilities and equipment that are outdated or have fallen into various states of disrepair. In the case of state aid, at this stage, legislators' talk of more generous support is indeed just talk. Lansing has made some nice promises before and then failed to deliver. Because of reports that Michigan isn't in the best of financial shape, no one should count on the lofty figures being tossed around now. They may be gone at crunch time next September. The issue over assessments probably is the most misunderstood. Too many taxpayers wrongly believe that when their property assessments rise, the schools pick up more revenue. This very simply is not true. While the taxpayer certainly has to pay more, the state meanwhile proportionately decreases its support, to the point that the schools receive no more money than they would have if assessments would have stayed the same. What all this boils down to is that a vote for the additional millage is a good idea. A vote for the renewal is downright critical. The recommendation here is to vote "yes" twice for the young people of Hastings. Something Is wrong outside prison wells To the Editor— In a letter to the editor in the March 8 edi­ tion, K.K. King claimed to be a realist concer­ ning the prison system in our state. A realist is one who is inclined to literal truth. The truth is that criminals are in­ carcerated to protect our society and to punish the criminal. In the process of protecting society and punishing the criminal, it is possible that some non-violent inmates may become violent while incarcerated. However, this behavior change stems from close daily contact with the violent offenders inmates live with, rather than from the treatment or influence of cor­ rections officers. And, of course, there are abuses of the system, an example of that being Federal Judge Enselin’s order that female hormones be given to a male inmate to enhance the in­ mate's fantasy of becoming a female at the taxpayer's expense. But, the abuses are not that of “overpaid corrections officers.” For someone to become a corrections of­ ficer, the individual must first obtain a minimum of 23 college credits, at that per­ son’s own expense. Only then is the individual allowed to sit for a rigorous stale examination before being considered for employment in corrections. Subsequent to a long period of additional training, the corrections offices begin their employment with the state at a wage of ap­ proximately $2 to $3 an hour less than the starting wage of State Police officers. Unlike Slate Police officers, corrections of­ ficers must be on duty for a minimum of eight hours a shift with no weapon to protect him or henelf in most situations. Who in their right mind would go to the expense of potting him or herself through college, then exposing him or herself io the dangerous, hostile and streasefol job situation which corrections of­ ficers are exposed to for minimum wage? Corrections officers are not sitting on their duffs drinking coffee. They are doing their jobs protoctiong society, so we don’t have to. Lorraine McMillen Lake Odem Cost charts on Wall I -ke misleading To the Editor— This is concerning your article on the Wall Lake Sewer in last week's Banner: I think yov misled your readers when show­ ing your chan on the different types of systems and the costs of each one. I would like it made clear that the cost per home is just construction costs, and not the total cost per home. Some of your readers might have looked at that and said, “that’s not so bad, whats the big Hastings deal?" But when it comes right down to the nitty gritty, there’s another $5,000 or more which comes to $7,700 plus your hookup fees added to the cost per homeowner. To me, this is entirely to much money for the average working or retired property owner on Wall Lake. Wall Lake home owner, Bonnie Morgan Delton Banner Shattered wreck pays tribute to the dead, and the living The car could have belonged io any teen. An empty McDonald's soda pop cup and a crumbled Nestle's chocolate bar laid on the front-seat floor, next to a cassette recording of Alice Cooper’s "Trash" album. Nearby was a pack of Marlboro Lights. Tossed in the back seat were a couple of De­ troit Pistons posters and a tape of The Car's "Greatest Hits." Even the keys, still in the ignition, bore the stamp of a teenage driver. A red pop opener was fastened on the ring, next to a large brass "88." A pink tag bore the saucy slogan: "I’d like to help you out Which way did you come in?" But the dark green car sat silently by itself in a corner of the yard. In another time and place it might simply have been waiting for its owner to return from buying a coke at Felpausch, catching a flick at The Cinema or watching a game at the high school. But the 1982 Plymouth Reliant's driver wouldn’t be back. And the car parked at Hast­ ings Wrecker Service Friday wouldn’t be going anywhere either. Instead people were coming to see iL The night before, two teens died in the front seat of the car. A third passenger was injured and hospitalized. What remained after the accident was pried away from a large tree off of Tanner Lake Road, hitched to a truck and carried away to Reporter’s Notes... by Jeff Kaczmarczyk the wrecker yard. On Friday morning people came to look at the twisted remains. They looked at the crushed roof, where the car had turned onto its side and smashed into the tree - the same roof that anxious rescue workers later pried open in vain hopes of sav­ ing two young lives. They noticed the front seat, lying flat, pushed back against the rear seat. They saw the buckled doors, the twisted steering col­ umn, the shattered glass lying across the olive upholstery. A Hastings Wrecker employee said the steady stream of visitors began early and never let up. When school let out in the afternoon, the numbers picked up. A young boy in a jean jacket stopped by on his bicycle. A midaie-aged man with gray­ ing beard and flannel shirt drove up in a pickup truck. An older fellow remembered one of the passengers used to come over to his house and swim with his kids. They walked around the car, viewing it from every angle. They stood in silence, lost in their thoughts. As the sun was dipping low in the after­ noon sky, a carload of four teenage girls pulled up. Hesitantly, they walked up to the car. One of the girls noticed the blood, splat­ tered across the back seat, that had dripped down the door and collected in the armrest ashtray. Turning away from the car, she said, "I can’t deal with this." The four returned to the car and left. They had been there no more than a quarter of a minute. The veteran rescue workers who struggled among the wreckage Thursday night said they knew sooner or later someone would die on Tanner Lake Road. The stretch between Yeckley and Gun Lake roads is a popular spot for thrill-seeking teenage drivers. Rev it up to 70 or 80, and you're almost flying as you cross the low Insurance reform, not knee jerk, needed etas the day after they started saving for it? And what if the amount of that bill could vary greatly? Special analysts called actuaries make sure enough money is set aside to pay insurance claims and operating expenses. In Michigan, we have one of the most com­ prehensive no-fault laws in the country. And Michigan is the only state that provides unlimited medical benefits, plus three years of wage-loss payments as part of personal injury protection. In fact, “Consumers Reports'* magazine rated Michigan’s no-fault insurance coverage number one in the country. Yet, in spite of rising costs, Michigan ranks only 19th nationally in average automobile premium rales, and 46(h in terms of rate in­ creases over the past year. Why do auto insurance prices continue to ' go up? Increases in bodily injury, health care costs, auto repairs costs and iheft/fraudulent claims play a large part. Although highway fatalities dropped in the last year, bodily in­ jury claim costs still rose 14 percent. Health young woman whose music has been forever tikneed Not as a memorial to the dead, but as a warning to the living. The ugly, painful truth is a couple of good kids made one dumb mistake and paid for it with their lives. Family and friends bid farewell to Heather Jean Dell and Moses Allen Sinclair on Mon­ day. Classmates from Maple Valley and Hastings high schools filled the funeral homes to attend services for both. 1 hope that in their grief, they took a few moments to reflect on how their friends died -and why. Emergency services lack support ‘ To the Editor— 1 feel compelled to respond on behalf of our 7,000 members to a variety of accusations be­ ing made by the Michigan Citizens Lobby in their travels throughout the state. In particular, I object to their claim that Michigan insurance companies make huge profits on automobile premiums. That is patently untrue, not to mention un­ fair to the consumers whom they purport to represent. Nevertheless, the Citizens Lobby is pushing for rollbacks in auto insurance premiums, ranging from 20 to 30 percent and even 40 percent for senior citizens. This initiative was spawned by California’s Proposition 103, a mandated 20 percent rollback in auto rates that voters approved in 1988. As Californians can attest, however, rates are actually going up. What was the basic flaw in the California initiative? Simply this — backers assumed in­ surance companies were making “obscene*' profits. They were wrong. So, when the California Supreme Court ruled that insurers are entitled to a “fair and reasonable" return on their investments, most companies filed for an exemption from the 20 percent rollback. More recently, the California court also rulinsurance companies can quit selling' policies — without having to find replacement coverage for their customers. This decision could lead to an availability problem like that experienced in New Jersey since 1983. To­ day, almost half of those drivers must buy their insurance from a state-operated pool, which is running more than $3.1 billion in the red. Are Michigan insurance companies charg­ ing unreasonable prices for auto insurance? According to statistics from A.M. Best, the financial watchdog of the insurance industry, the answer is “no.” Every dollar an in­ surance company earns is invested until claims hr.”e to be paid, generating 10 cents of income from investments. What does the insurance industry do with that $1.10? Claim costs, including lawyers’ fees and settlement costs, account for 83 cents, and operating expenses amount to 21 cents. Another three cents goes to stale taxes, and one cent to federal taxes. That leaves just two cents of net income per premium dollar. If insurance were a stand­ alone industry, it would be less profitable than any other major industry in the United States. An insurance company's investments are not so different from someone setting aside a certain amount each month to pay a bill at the end of the year. With an interest-bearing ac­ count, he or she would obviously have more at the end of the year than if the money had been placed in a non-interest bearing account. But suppose they weren't sure when the bill would become due? What if it could come in hills. "It’s the best thrill ride this side of Cedar Pointe," said Sgt. Robert Dell, of the Michi­ gan State Police post in Hastings. A state trooper for 19 years, Dell said it was the worst wreck of the 50 or so fatal ac­ cidents he's ever seen. Dell has other reasons for feeling that way. His niece died in that car. What little remains of the dark green Ply­ mouth Reliant will be junked. A few work­ ing parts may be salvaged. The rest will be sold for scrap. Were it left to me, I would haul the vehicle just as it is back to Yeckley Road and set it near Gun Lake Road for all to see. Not in memory of a teenage boy who will never wear the blue and gold of a Saxon var­ sity football uniform. Nor in honor of a To the Editor- care expenses rose 10 percent, double the general inflation rate. It costs $40,000 for replacement parts on a $12,000 Buick. And theft and fraud have risen sharply, accounting for l5-to-20 percent of all insurance payments. Rate-cutting in Michigan is inevitable and independent agents are working with legislators and the industry to bring it about. But we want to do it responsibly by first get­ ting a handle on those things that drive up the cost of insurance. We need rale reform we all can live with, rather than just a knee-jerk reaction to cost­ cutting that will severely jeopardize the best no-fault insurance law in the country and lead us into the same kind of mess California is experiencing. Sincerely, Fritz C. Lewis executive vice president Independent Insurance Agent of Michigan As a Prairieville Township resident, I am disturbed. I sat through the Prairieville Township annual meeting Thursday night. March 15, aad could not believe the lack of support this community seems to have for its emergency services, as well as the township as a whole. It seems that the people in this community, or at feast those who attended the meeting, are more concerned with the condition of their roads aad parks than if they have police, ambulance and dispatch services. The township has always tried to support these services, even at the expense of other departments within the township. The salaries and the budgets for the elected officials have always been kept to a bare minimum, (and these people are worth a lot more), so that the emergency services could operate comfor­ tably and effectively. Now, at the annual meeting of Prairieville Township, the majority of the people seem to believe that the township does not need to be covered by police, ambulance and dispatch John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Secretary SEV increase hurts millage chances To the Editor— Elaine Gilbert /Atuitom Editor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott I perceive a certain degree of irrationality in recent events that I do not understand. As of Feb. 20, the slate equalized valuation on my real property was raised 25 percent. This seems like very bad timing, inasmuch as the school system is seeking a millage renewal and an increase in the near future. The Road Commission is also seeking a few mills for maintenance. If the school system is working, and 1 believe it is, it might occur to most people that property taxes are the product of the S.E.V. and the millage. Therefore, if the S.E.V. seems excessive, one can void a vicious tax bite by voting “no" on the millage. 1 believe it would have been a whole lot wiser to wait for the taxpayers to trap themselves by passing the millage before tightening the screws by raising the S.E.V. The present state of affairs is like trying to trap a fox with foxhound scent on the fox trap. I did not budget for a 25 percent increase in property taxes, and I doubt if many other peo­ ple did, either. Il looks like ■ “no" vote on Public Opinion.. the millage is the only way I shall be able to continue to pay for the tools I need to stay in business. Some businesses are fortunate in that they can afford to raise the price of their products and services, moat cannot. If their business is an marginal as mine, they will vole “no** also. 1 find it hard to believe that anyone would attempt to obtain taxes in this manner. The schools do need some money to function, but it should be proportional to the ability of the residents of the district to pay. A stone-cold “no** is the only option left to those on marginal incomes. This kind of procedure benefits no one. I have been told that the S.E.V. increase is based on the sate of property to well-heeled individuals moving in from outside the district. I hope they are well-heeled enough to pay for their children’s education, because I am not. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour /snot uonagon Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Ratos: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O, Box B Hastings, Ml 490-8-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 'USPS 717-830) "No, the information < '■ : । I would like to applaud the grass roots effort of the Cedar Creek Association. They are trying so hard to get their concerns heard. 1 wish them well. I feel we all should have a say in how waste is handled in our townships, counties, states...world. But that’s not always practical. So let’s allow every citizen be heard, when they have a concern. The waste problem starts with one person at a time, so maybe it will be cleaned up the same way. I respect Hope Township Treasuxr Robert Norton's opinion (Let the engineer do it). But the engineer’s job is to find a answer to the problem we all have. And they will, if we give them enough information, and are willing to spend enough money to do the job right the first time. A very concerned citizen from Irving Township Tim Weingartz Middleville Is the census too snoopy? Afcerta Hfctt, Matagm: Advertising Department ■ . To the Editor— Steve Vedder (Sports Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser , . : All should have a say about waste Newsroom David T. Young iwtor) ■ Pat Davis Prairieville Township Resident published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948^051 President ■ • services. I think it's time for the people of Prairieville . Township to re-evaluate their priorities, and support the township and the services that we so desperately need. Dwotorf to tfw JntofMia of Barry Coutu, aJnce MM Melvin Jacoba . • "No, I agree with Jane. they use after the census It does provide the can do a lot of good for government with important the community." data." NteU Taaeff St laaris: “ft is and it isn't It’s 50-50. Fm undecided." “No, I consider it my tax dollars at wort." "No. h’s important to get an accurate count of the homeless so that the community can get proper financial support for them." “No, I really think its a good idea.” , , , , . . , , �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 — Page 5 ‘No’ vote on school millage would force reasonable request That leaves us voters with a choice. Are we going to educate students, or entertain them? If we turn down the renewal, as well as the in­ 7b the Editor— In recent weeks, the "Banner” has quoted some very original excuses for us to approve two millage proposals for Hastings Schools. So imaginative are some of these that they warrant being put into perspective. A school administrator told us several weeks ago that the additional millage re­ quested on the March 26 ballot would allow Hastings Schools to keep up with inflation. If we need to increase millage to accomplish that, then why are our property lax assessments raised annually? With every in­ crease in our property tax assessment, the Hastings School District gets an automatic in­ flation adjustment. How many of us will pay more school lax this year even if the millage stays the same? Notice how the increase they got last year has now teen included with and considered part of the current millage up for renewal. crease. they will have to submit a more reasonable request, not close the schools, as we are led to believe. Two weeks ago a reader pleaded that if we don’t renew the millage (including last year's increase) that Hastings Schools will have to close their doors. In fact, the existence of Hastings Schools was never in jeopardy even before last year's millage increase. " The same reader went on to plead with us to fund activities that will keep kids off the streets and away from crime and drugs. Are Hastings Schools now reduced to the role of merely occupying students time to shelter them from real-world situations? Only if they arc taught good moral values at home and academic knowledge at school, will they be able to succeed in the real world. Let the tax­ payers provide scholastic opportunity and the parents provide moral values and entertainment. The only limit to what Hastings Schools will spend is what the voters will give them. I’m confident that they will figure out ways to spend every penny they can get. ' Respectfully. Stan Slagle Lacey Editor's Note: Once again it is imperative to note that when property tax assessments in­ crease. ultimately the schools do not receive any more money than they would if they stayed the same. This is because, as local pro­ perty tax assessments rise, state aid decreases dollar for dollar. Furthermore, if the renewal of 27.7797 mills fails, the schools will operate only on eight mills allocated from the county. They probably would not be able to operate on that millage level beyond September. Prison personnel should manage prisons To the Editor— This is only my second letter to the editor in my 79 years. 1 feel compelled to take issue with Mr. K.K. King's letter about prisons. 1 was a corrections officer for 19 years. When 1 retired, I had not negative marks on my dossier. In those 19 years 1 never saw an inmate abused. 1 worked in cell block detention, the inside yard, and nearly 17 years in foe loose housing (dormitory). 1 broke up fights among inmates, and only hit an inmate once. After breaking up a fight, an inmate hit me and broke a front tooth, con­ sequently 1 hit him and knocked him down. They then took him to detention. Actually, the only people who know what prisons are like are employees and inmates. One of the only persons, I know outside of the system who has a handle on the situation is Stale Senator Jack Welborn of Kalamazoo. Inmates always knock the system. They didn't conform with laws outside and don’t like discipline inside. Now I don’t now what police officers earn. 1 am sure city police earn more than correc- tions officers. The corrections officer’s job is one of if not foe most dangerous, and has much mental stress. Mr. King slated that they sat on their duffs on tte wall post. Yes, inside work lines, hour­ ly count and walking on cement all day are not at all easy. Also, I had many inmates tell me that I changed their perspective and they thought they would make k on tte outside. That made me feel good, that my work was worthwhile. In loose housing we had up to 230 inmates and only three officers. Inmates, for foe most part, like good discipline, it makes their stay more pleasant. But discipline has deteriorated in the last few years, due to outside interference. Prisons should be managed by prison per­ sonnel. 1 am sorry Mr. King got tte wrong impression of prisons. I worked with many good officers, and was proud to be one of them. Sincerely. Arnie Cusack Lake Odessa A few millage points to ponder To the Editor— in one week the voters in the Hastings School district will go to the polls once more to determine the fate of our school system. As you are aware, the school board is look­ ing for approval on a renewal of 27.77 mills and a separate proposed increase of 1.38 mills to cover increased costs. With this in mind, I have a few points to ponder: First, having just received my assessments for 1990 property taxes, my assessments have increased 16 to 20 percent this year alone. If this holds true for every property owner in the school district, the schools should be seeing a sizable increase in new revenue. In addition, with all of tte property im­ provements that are taking place, (new K­ mart, new fairgrounds, new homes) around the school district, the schools should be see­ ing an even larger increase in income. The only thing that may be limiting this new revenue, to my knowledge, would be if our ci­ ty fathers have seen fit to issue a sizable pro­ perty tax abatement to these commercial pro­ perties. Our elected officials have done this for E. W. Bliss Co.. and others who are enjoy­ ing sizable reductions in their tax burden (obligation) at everyone dse’s expense. Over the past six or seven months, the school board has been negotiating a new con- tract with the local Michigan Education Association. It is interesting to note, that not one bit of information regarding these negotiations has been made available to the voters who ultimately pay the bill. How can the school board expect tte voters to make an intelligent and rational decision regarding funding without being folly informed? Lastly, regarding a letter primed two weeks ago from Diane Haines, I could not agree with ter more, with respect to writing our state lawmakers. It’s time we made these people set up and take notice. Next fall we are going to elect a governor for otr stale. Both candidates have jumped into tte school finance band­ wagon with both feet. We can't allow ourselves to be sucked into a bunch of campaign rhetoric or short-term fixes. We must demand a long-term restruc­ turing of the school, finance system, and if our current representatives cannot do it, it’s time to elect some who can. John T. Rohe Hastings EDITORS'S NOTE: Again, it is important to note that when local property assessments rise, the schools ultimately receive no more money than if they were constant because the state proportionately reduces its aid. All parents of juniors at Hastings High School who would like to help with tte 1990 Junior/Senior Prom are invited to tte High School Library for a parent/studem meeting, Wednesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. For information contact Connie Hinderach at 948-4409. PMMCk plMS MNll ‘Nutt* Far* Nay 12 Pennock Hospital in Hastings will once again spon­ sor a "Health Fair” for the public May 12 from 9 a.m. to Let’s send ‘no more taxes’ message We are not doing our children any favors by voting to raise property taxes. Think about it a little later when these children get married and find we have taxed them completely out of tte home buying market. We may think it is hard to pay to play sports now, but whit young first home buyer can af­ ford $150.00 per month taxes on top of their mortgage payments? This event will be cosponsoed by area health pro­ fessionals, the " . ” Barry-Eaton County Health Department and Felpausch. Several new areas have been added, offering a wide variety of screenings. No, we must not vote for more school millage, what we must do is call or write our representatives and let them know we will be sending them a message in the upcoming elec­ tions. We must put the burden where it belongs, in Lansing. We must not force many older citizens to sell their homes just because they can't afford tte yearly school millage tax increases. As long as die property owners continue to cany the full burden, the lawmakers in Lans­ ing will continue to play party politics, and the school board will continue to demand more millage. We can stop it here and now by voting "no" and letting our representatives know why. Read our lips for a change, "No More Taxes.” A very concerned property owner Art Brewer Hastings NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Let’s look out for small animals To the Editor— Last fall you printed an article in the Banner advising people to be on the lookout for deer. It was an excellent article on deer being on tte move, and we should take extra precaution not to hit them. I was not exactly sure why the article was published, because we should be more cautious about deer crossing the roads and do all possible to avoid killing them, or because hitting a deer damages our can. Whatever the purpose, the article was very good. I would like to see you print a similar article about our smaller animal friends — the ra­ coons. woodchucks, skunks, squirrels, rab­ bits. cats, dogs, etc. — which are on the move and crossing our roads now and for the next seven months. I have just come from Richland and between Richland and Delton, I counted more than 10 small animals killed on M-43. In our fast-paced world we live in today. where our center of attention is on ourselves, I think too many people have forgotten that the small animals in our world have their place. They are not as smart as us humans with xj; cars and do not know when not to cross the road. Nor do they understand that a car bom means for them to get out of our way. You warned people to slow down for the deer, but made no mention of all tte otter animals who are at the mercy of humans speeding down our highways and country roads. Granted, it is not always possible to avoid hitting an animal, but I cannot believe that all of those animals I saw on M-43 were unavoidable accidents. This is just a thought, but I truly feel that the wild animals in our world deserve far better treatment than too many people are willing to give them. Sincerely, Arlene P. Nichol Delton । Let’s Provide i । “Education in the ’90s” । Join me on March 26th and vote । “YES” on the school millage | “renewal” and “increase” proposals. | If you need transportation call me । I at 945-5216. I I ■ J — Harry Burke ■ ISN’T IT REASSURING TO KNOW THAT THE MOST ADVANCED CANCER CARE CENTER IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN IS AVAILABLE TODAY, RIGHT IN BATTLE CREEK? the same. Even though school district residents do pay more taxes as a result of increased assessments, an amount equal to the increased taxes is subtracted from what tte state pays the schools, so tte only way that tte achoob can get more mouey is through an increase in tte millage rate. As with the most tax situations, this is difficuk to understand, but the only effect oa the school system in this situntion is where tte money comes from... local taxes or state aid... not an overall increase in tads for achoob. Unfortwantrly. ail foot tte increase in local property tax aaseasmeab gains for die achoob in the Hastings area is the wrafo of some taxpayers who msatakealy biome tte schoob for tte mcreaeed aaacasmestt. Even though some assessments have in­ creased, and there b a possibility of an in­ crease in tte millage rale, many senior dtiaens and some other local district rtsideats win not have any mr ranee in tte amount of property taxes that they actually pay horamt of tte "drcail breaker" provision in Michigan property tax law. Persons who warn to determine fee exact impact of tte proponed millage increaac on their taxes can call Nebon Aten at 941-4400 to have a computer rHrabtinn .. it b not neceatary to identify yoweelf, but tte name of your township, tte amount of household in­ come, and tte state Equalinr J Vabrtim of your property b necessary to have. Tte calculation only takes one minute, so pleaaecaN! 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Understandably, that topic is getting mixed up with the millage election that will be con­ ducted on March 26. it is important to note that the Board of Education has absolutely nothing to do with the assessments of property values in the school district. Establishing the school tax rate and assessing the value of school property are separate functions of different units of local government. Property assessments are done by persons who use Stale of Michigan procedures and formulas called equalization factors, and these people operate independently of the school system because they work for the municipal units of government. The Board of Education has no way to in­ fluence or change assessments on any proper­ ty even if it warned to do that. And. while some people may think that the board likes io see asaesaments increase because that works to the board's advantage of producing more revenue for the schools, that isn't the result at aU. While it is true that the school system receives more local tax revenue if property tax assessments go up, it is just as true that the State Aid Act requires a corresponding decrease in state revenue for the school system. So, any increase in local tax revenue is ex­ actly ofbet by a decrease in state aid. and the total revenue received by the schools remains It’s one thing to plan for new cancer care facilities sometime down the road. But, it’s quite another to have advanced technolo­ gies and current cancer care concepts available when they are needed. For some people, possibly someone you love, the need for the highest quality care is right now. BANNER Call Anytime If No Answer, Call AAA Michigan Schools do not benefit from SEV increase OUTSTANDING CANCER CARE TODAY IN BATTLE CREEK Cal! 948-8051 toSUBSCRIBEI Brian Raymond [senior CnizENS~| To the Editor— A* a resident of North Michigan Avenue in Hastings, I wish to register a concerned com­ plaint about tte comer of Woodland and Michigan. Vehicles in the bowling alley parking lot park too close to tte street (there are no bar­ riers to stop Item), thus obscuring tte view of traffic approaching on Woodland from the west. At times there is a vehicle parked in front of the bowling alley on Woodlawn, which adds to the hazard of a very dangerous imersection, especially after dark. Since this all adds up to "an accident waiting to happen," can't something be done before it does? Ruth Hubbard Hastings Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoosool, Suporlntendont IK Prea m«tiag ut To the Editor— It is time for the property owners of Michigan to send to Lansing that we are not going to continue increasing our property taxes to pay for school operations. It is time for tte people in Lansing to slop playing party politics and have a school reform plan for the schools of Michigan. We should tell our representatives to stop taking allocated school funds out of tte budget to match tte lottery funds. The lottery was supposed to subsidize tte school funding not An accident about to happen? KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS TODAY... for you and your family, residents of Battle Creek and beyond, Battle Creek Health System has just opened the doors to the most advanced Radia­ tion Oncology facility anywhere in southwest­ ern Michigan. We’d like to show it to you. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 Lyle V. Biddle Bessie L. Getman Robert L. Closson, Sr. SOUTH HAVEN- Bessie L. Getman, 85 of South Haven passed away Friday, February 23, 1990 at the Countryside Nursing Home. She was bom August 6, 1904 in Cedar Creek, the daughter of William and Ethel Gurd. She was active in the Mothers of World War II in South Haven. Mrs. Getman is survived by two sons, Donald E. Getman and Roland A. Getman, both of South Haven; one daughter, Mary Getman of Santa Barbara, California; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one brother, John Gurd of Delton; two sisters, Nellie Getman of South Haven and Susan Schriber of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Heman Getman on February 11, 1989 and one son, Gordon in 1953. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 28 at the Calvin Starks and Frost Funeral Home, South Haven with the Rev. Robert Snyder of the First Congregational Church in South Haven officiating. Burial was in Lake­ view Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Haven Area Hospice. EATON RAPIDS - Robert L. Closson. Sr., 52 of Eaton Rapids passed away Wednesday, March 14, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Closson was bom January 25, 1938 in Lansing. He was employed at B.O.C. He was a member of the Moose Lodge *288, Lansing. Mr. Closson is survived by two daughters, Michelle Slee and Nicole Closson, both of Nashville; three sens, Bob Jr. of Charlotte, Chris of Lansing and Gene of Germany; four grandchildren; his mother, Rita Evans ofFlori­ da; his sather, Stanley of Lansburg; two sisters, Joyce Recd and Jan Lawrence, both of Florida; one brother, Gary of Stanton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17 at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Burial was at the Meadowbrook Cemetery. M. Allen Sinclair HASTINGS - M. Allen Sincliir, 16 of 3475 Tillotson Lake Road, Hastings passed away Friday, March 16, 1990 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Mr. Sinclair was born on April 15, 1973 in Hastings, the son of Harold and Helen (Shdlenbarger) Sinclair He was raised in Hastings and attended the Hastings School. He was active in football in the Hastings School Programs. He is survived by his parents, Harold and Helen Sinclair of Hastings; three brothers, Noah Sinclair of Jones, Steven (White) Sinclair of the United States Army in Germany and Gene Sinclair of Hastings; maternal graMpa­ rents, Richard and Helen Shellenbarger; Pater­ nal grandmother and step grandfather, Ethel and Ray Shaneck and paternal great grand­ mother, Belle Hathaway, all of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Jeff Amen and Rev. Richard Taggin offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the M.A.D.D. Program. u... Heather J. Dell NASHVILLE - Heather 1. Dell, 19 of 32 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville passed away Friday, March 16, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings due to accidental injuries. Miss Dell was born September 15, 1970 in Hastings. She was raised in Nashville and attended NashvilleSchoois, graduating in 1988 from Maple Valley High School. She was currently attending the Northern Michigan University in Marquette. She was a former member of the Nashville Girl Scouts, Maple Valley High School Band for eight years and the Maple Valley Commun­ ity Band. Miss Dell is survived by her mother, Cheryl Dell of Nashville; sister, Beth Ann Dell at home; grandparents, Ernest aad Barbara Dell of Nashville; great grandmother, Nora Walker of Belding; aunts and uncles, Nora and Allen Brass of Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Robert and Diane Dell of Hastings; great great aunt, June Gardner of Belding; many others aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ATTEND SERVICES — Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, putor. phone W5-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday Ttominx 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 25 - 8:45, Church School (all ages); 10^0. Family Worship. Thurotay. March 22 - 11:30 Holy Comnamioii/Luach, 7:00 Steward­ ship Rd.. 7=30Sr. Choir; 800 AA. Saturday. March 24 ■ 9:30Conf. 5; 1:30 Adult Membership Class; 8:00 Na. Moods?, March 26 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday, 27 9:30 Wordwatchers; 7:00 SCS Staff. Wednesday. March 28 100-400 Organ Study; 600 Sap­ per, 7:00 Vespers; Stephen Support after. HASTINGS FIRST GRACE WESLEYAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth Pastor. Phone 948-4269. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship II a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Time 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYCI (Grade K thru 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organizations: Wesleyan Men. Women's Mis­ sionary, second Tuesday, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Youth Adult Interna­ tional. Adult Fellowship Groups, Young Missionary Workers Band. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par­ sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Chnstian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Worship Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Kdter. Pastor. Eiteca Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, March 18 8: 30 Special session meeting with new members. 9:30 and 11:00 Wonhip Services. Nuncry provid­ ed. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30, 9: 50-10:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30, Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmaticn Classes; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. March 19 - 7:30 Trustee Meeting. Tues­ day. March 20 - 7:30 Sermon For­ mation Group. Wednesday. March 21 - 12:30 Women's Association Luncheon; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday, March 22 • 12:00 Lax*** ' r-.heon at St. Rose Church; ■ > Worship Committee Meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Leitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACO*S KXALL PHARMACY Complaia Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION and Lake Odatta COLEMAN AGENCY «f Hutiw, Inc. Insurance lor your tile. Homa, Business and Car WMN FUNERAL HOME Hotting* FLEXFABINCORPOHATEO of Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTIMGS Mamtw, f .O I C. THE HASTINGS BARNES AND REMINDER 19S2 N. Broadway - Hashngt BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions". 110 S. Jelferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hotling*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hotting*. Michigan ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. JelferMin. Father Unhi Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Musses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. cimfesminis Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Oriz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Ktab or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. NT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC' CHURCH OF THE IHOCENE (H THE MIDWENT Father Thtimav B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Ma\>. II a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.'' One mile cast of Hastings. 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Wonhip. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94K-KIKU. Kenneth W. Garner. PuMitr. Junto R. Barrett. Asm. io the pastor in youih. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p in. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youih I Houseman Hall). Adull Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choin Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children’s Choiri. Sunday morn­ ing service hroudcusi WBCH. Delton Area CEDAR I REEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S . Pusior Brem Branhum. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at 10a.in.: Worship 11 a in.. Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. HASTINGS - Lyle V. Biddle, 85 of 618 WJ, Lake Road, Hastings, passed away Satur­ day, March 17, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Biddle was bom September 5, 1904 in Caledonia, the son of Reed and Effie (Winks) Biddle. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1925. He was married to Flora Knickerbocker, August 6, 1933. He was employed at Ford Garage, Hastings, also worked for Goodyear as a mechanic for many years and the State Stowell Construction for eight years, retiring in 1961. He was married to Flora Knickerbocker. August 6, 1933. Mr. Biddle was a member of Hastings Scventh-Day Adventist. He is survived by his wife. Flora; daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dylite) Adams of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Forest (Vivian) Wooden of Belmont, Miss Doris Biddle, Wilcox, Arizona, Mrs. Helen Swenson, California; one brother, Kenneth Biddle of California; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Knick­ erbocker of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by one brother, Gordon Biddle in 1989. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 20 at Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist with Pastor Phillip R. Coburn officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scventn-Day Adventist Church or the Lyle Biddle Education Fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Martha E. Van Buren SUNFIELD - Martha E. Van Buren of Sunfield passed away Tuesday, March 13, 1990 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Van Buren was born June 17,1903 in Sebewa Township, Sunfield, the daughter of John Snow and Susie (Kenyon) Peabody. She was a columnist for many years for the Sunfield Sentinel. Her column was called Saubee Lake News. She also worked for the Sunfield Telephone Company and was one of their last remaining operators. She also worked for the government weighing com at the Sunfield Elevator for several years. She was a lifelong member of the Sunfield Methodist Church, a member of the Helen M. Edwins Tern *30 D.U.V., Sunfield, Sunfield Senior Citizens, and an avid bowler. Mrs. Van Buren is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James and Marilyn Van Buren; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eunice and Ed Black of Vermontville and Elaine and Forrest Nash of Ionia; 21 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; three sisters, Sylvia (David) Elliott of Florida, Ella (Max) Oneil of Mulliken and Mary (Char­ les) Campbell of Ludington; two sisters-inlaw, Iva Peabody of Arizona and Hildred Peabody of Vermontville and a host of friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon in 1963; two brothers, Kenyon Peabody and Harold Peabody. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17 at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield with Rev. Gordon F. Binns officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield S.P.Y.S. Scholarship Fund, Sunfield Church of the Brethren or G.A.R Research Fund. Lawsuit against TK school board dropped J-Ad Graphics News Service Charlene and Norman Bird have dropped a lawsuit against the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education charging the board with violations of Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. The case was dismissed March 12 by Judge Thomas Eveland, a Bany County Circuit Court spokeswoman said. The suit charged that the board had conducted business by granting a one-year extension of Steve Garrett’s superintendent's contract during the closed meeting. Michael A. Eschelbach, an attorney from the school's law firm of Thran, Maatsch and Nordberg of Lansing, denied that the board "passed any resolution or motion at the 'closed' session" held during the meeting in question. Charlene Bird said, "We just felt it would be a lengthy debate about something that is a gray area in the law, and it would probably take a long time. All we wanted to do is bring to their attention (to the fact that) there are rules and regulations and they should follow them, they should go by their own rules." Superintendent Steve Garrett said, "I've been directed by the Board of Education to determine the total expenses the lawsuit has cost the school district." "It’s too bad we have to spend the school district’s money. What purpose does it serve?' he asked. Nashville Area SI. Ct MIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Fuiher Leon IMil. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area CO!NTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFlEl.l) I M l ED METHODIST CHI R( III.S. Rev Mary Horn ottiiiating Bunfivld Cniletl Methodist Church Sunday School ‘lu.in. Cliurcli 0 30 Country Chupri United Mi-thndisi Sunduv School Church . 9:3da.m. . l(l;30 a m. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hastings BANNER Cali us to have your advertising representative assist you with your total marketing needs! Bann<r...948-8051 (Hastings) Elizabeth McNulty HARTFORD - Elizabeth (Ritter) McNulty, 91, the wife of a former pastor at a Hastings church, passed away Thursday, March 15, 1990 at Hughes Convalencent Hospital, West Hartford, Connecticut. Mrs. McNulty was the widow of the Rev. J. Archibald McNulty, who served as rector of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings from May 1,1930 through November 1, 1936. She shared her husband’s work io six other communities, including Dowagiac; New Haven, Connecticut; Tomkins Cove, New York; Tuxedo Park, New York; Bronx, New York; Alamosa, Colorado and Winner, South Dakota. She was a past member of the Diocesan Board of the Episcopal Church Women, ECW of Grace Epicopal Church in New Park Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and a member of the New Haven Study Club for 45 years. Mrs. McNulty is survived by a sister, Anna Macdraid of Vestal, New York; a son, J. Knee­ land McNulty of Highlands, New Jersey; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth (McNulty) Stought­ on of West Hartford; six grandchildren, Rita B. McNulty of Rochesteer, New York, Robert R. McNulty and Carol K. McNulty, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rebecca Attenborough of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Judith Stoughton Clark of Middletown and Paul H. Stoughton of Hart­ ford; two great grandchildren, Tyson and Sydney McNulty of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 14 nephews and nieces including J. Bard McNul­ ty of Glastonbury; her great niece, Sarah M Pettingell of Glastonbury; and her great nephew, Henry B. McNulty of Chesire. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17 at the Grace Episcopal Church, New Park Avenue, Hartford. Burial was at in Rosedale Cemetery, West Orange, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Altar Guild of Grace Church, the Dicesan ECW or to Armsmear. Arrangements were made by the Jama T. Pratt Funeral Home. Legal Notices SKOAL COMMON COUNOL MEETING March 6. 1990 Common Council mat In spoctal sosstoa In tho Ci­ ty Council Chomban, City Hall. Hooting*, Michigan on Tuotdoy. March 6, al 5:15 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call: Spencer, Watson, White. Brower. Campbell, Cusach. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that Councilperton Walton be excused from meeting due to Illness. Yea*: All. Absoni: Two. Carried. The Special meeting was colled to finalize action on the City* portion of the County Recreation Plan. A Public Hearing wo* held on March 5. at the Park. Recreation and Pfenning Commission and there wo* no public comment at the hearing. Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the recommendation of the committee to pot* the City* portion of the Barry County Recreation Mon for 1990-1994 be approved. Yea*: Cuiack, Camp­ bell. Brower. While Watson. Spencer. Absent: Jasperse, Walton. Carried. Moved By Campbell, supported by Spencer to odfoum at 5:20 p.m. Bead and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Shoran Vickery. City dark (3/22) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County PlannIng/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing on March 26, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Boom, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hostings, Michigan. The following Proposed Gravel Extraction and other Mining Ordinance will bo considered for adoption. Ordinance No. 9O-A-1. This ordinance will affect all existing mining ex­ traction operations In Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and pfoce. The complete text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Berry County Planning Office at 94B-4B30 for further Information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (3/22) Notice it hereby given that the Barry County Plonnlng/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 26. 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Boom, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hosting*. Michigan. The following Section* of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will bo considered for amendment: A-1-90 ARTICLE III Section 3.1 ■ Definitions Add: 135. Core Area A-2-90 ARTICLE IV Section 4.41 • Lot Access - Adding New Section A-3-90 ARTICLE IX ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Section 9.4 ■ Appeals Defined. Amending entire section. Section 9.5 • Variance Defined - Adding New Section Section 9.6 - Duties ond Power* of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Amending entire section. Section 9.7 - Limitation* on the Zoning Board of Appeal* - Adding New Section Section 9.B - General Provisions - Adding Now Section Section 9.9 • Application ond Procedure - Adding New Section Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will bo given the opporturity to be heard ot the above mentioned time ond place. The complete text ol the proposed omondnvenfs oi the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hour* ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll Barry County Planning Office ot 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (3/22) Rev. J. Merrill Dickenson HASTINGS - Reverend J. Merrill Dickin­ son, 76 of 712 N. Church Street, Hastings passed away Friday, March 16.1990atTenderCare of Hastings. Reverend Dickinson was born July 11,1913 in Hopewell, Pennsylvania, the son of W. Harry and Elizabeth (Noble) Dickinson. He was raised in Pottstown, Pennsylvania and attended schools there. He was married to Edna Mae Hoyt, February 16,1946. He became a missionary in 1939. He traveled to Portugal for language study. He served nearly 40 years primarily in the overseas provinces of Portugal in Africa. His service included Angola in S.W. Africa, Mozambique in S.E. Africa and in South Africa. He retired as a missionary in 1978 and then served as pastor of the Manton Michigan Free Methodist Church for three years, coming to Hastings in 1981. Reverend Dickinson is survived by his wife, Edna Mae; son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Carol Dickinson of North Branch; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel and Matthew; four brothers, Clifford, Leonard, Paul and David Dickinson all of Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Lois Evelyn in 1948; one brother, Donald Dickinson. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Reverend Elmore Clyde, Reverend Donald Brail, Reverend Daniel Graybill officiating. Burial was at Oake Grove Cemetery in St. Louis, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the J. Merrill Dickinson Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Patrida Ana Hxrvstk HASTINGS - Miss Patricia Ann Harvath, IS of 6225 South Gurd Road, Hastings passed away Monday, March 5, 1990. Miss Harvath was born September27,1974 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Charies and Linda (Ingraham) Harvath. She attended the Delton-Kellogg Schools. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Charies Clark Harvath, IB, at home; maternal grandparents, Charles and Vera Ingraham of Fulton; paternal grandmother, Betty Harvath of Hastings; paternal great grandmother, Julia Lake, Hastings; her Foster parents. Brace and Marilyn Spaulding of Delton; uncles, James and Carol Harvath, George and Bonnie Harvath and family, David and Terry Harvath and Family, Ray and Terri Ingraham; sum, MaryLon and Dale Boulter and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, March IS at Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corner Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crippled Children's Fund. Envelopes available at the funeral home. News Briefs Neurologist offers service locally Dr. Dennis Jewett, a neurologist from Kalamazoo, will be available in Hastings twice a month. Jewett will share office space with several other doctors in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital. He will be available here every other Wednesday. As a neurologist, Jewett works with people who have suffered from pinched nerves in the neck or back, unexplained weakness, industrial accidents, epilepsy, strokes, numbness, multiple sclerosis and headaches. He brings with him equipment to con­ duct nerve and muscle testing to provide on-sire evaluations. Historical Society, Genealogists meet The first-ever joint meeting of the Barry County Historical Society and Bany County Genealogy Club will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at the Hastings Public Library. Robert Mepppelink, who has a home­ based book binding business with his wife, Mary, will talk about "The Art of Book Bindery." The joint meeting is the result of the original Historical Society session Feb. 24 that was called off because of bad weather. Jail ministry plans banquet The Barry County Jail Ministry will have its second annual banquet Thurs­ day, April 5, at Hickory Comers Methodist Church, 3165 N. Broadway. Fellowship around the punch bowl will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a family­ style dinner will be at 7. The program is scheduled to begin at about 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. A suggested donation is $6. For reservations or more information, call Gladys Everett at 795-3133 or Phyllis Scars at 945-2077 by March 30. Velma M. Elliott NASHVILLE - Velma M. (Bryans) Elliott, . 74 of Nashville and formerly of Hastings ; passed away Monday, March 19.1990 at Thor- ' □apple Manor. Mrs. Elliott was bom June 29,1915 in Balti­ more Township, Barry County, the daughter of Lawrence and Mertie (Haynes) Strimback. She was raised in Bany County and attended Bany County rural schools. She was married to John Bryans, November 12, 1934, he preceded her in death March 4, 1961. She than married Jesse Elliott, August 15,1969, he preceded her in death September 8, 1974. She lived all her life in the Hastings and Nashville areas. Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker. Mrs. Elliott is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Helen Badder, Mrs. Ernest (Joanne) Rice both of Nashville, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Abbey of Fountain, Mrs. Janies (Arlene) Elliston of Hastings; two sons, Ronald Bryans of Berrien Springs aad Arnold Bryans of Hastings; 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 10 step­ children, 35 step-grandchildren, 12 step-peat grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Zonie Wallace of Dowling, Mrs. Leo (Betty) Lancas­ ter, Mrs. Donald (Merna) Lancaster both of Hastings, Mrs. Richard (Geraldine) Callihan of Lowell, Mis. Margaret Rose of Nashville; two brothers, Harold Strimback of Hastings, Richaid Strimback of California. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Phyllis Ann Thomas; son, Frank Bryans; two granddaughters, Nancy Jane and Mary Ann Thomas; three brothers, Merrill, Robert and William Strimback; sisaer, Martha Roush. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 3 XM) p.m„ March 22 at Nashville Assembly ofGod, with Reverend Robert Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thoraapple Manor. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. WAYLAND - Russell C Solomon, 77 of Wayland passed away Sunday, March 18,1990 at Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Solomon is survived by his wife, Bertha Solomon; one son, Donald (Marge) Solomon ofMartin; three dauglnen, Mrs. Donald (Janet) Geukes, Marcia Belaon and Mrs. Steven (Sand­ ra) Ehmry, all of Middleville; 12 grandchil­ dren; 11 great grandchildren; four step child­ ren, William (Sharon) Rissman Jt, of Louisia­ na, David (Elizabeth) Rissman ofFlorida, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Plesuk of Grandville and Robert (Sandra) Rimman of Royal Oak; five step grandchildren; one brother, Curtis Solo­ mon of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21 at the Beeler Funeral Ctaqd with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at the ML Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Ambulance Senrice. TendoiCare name* activities director Theresa Rash of Nashville has begun duties as director of actities for Tender­ Care Hastings, formerly Provincial House. Rash formerly worked with Cumberland Manor in Lowell and the Michigan Christian Home in Grand Rapids. The new activities director already has instituted a daily exercise program and a daily discussion class. She said volunteers who can spend a few hours each week or month are welcome at TenderCare. Arts Council ants puppst workshop The Thoraapple Arts Council of Barry County will sponsor a free puppet workshop from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Hastings Public Library. Enrollment is limited to the first 35 children, ages 5 to 9, who sign up at the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop. Registration will close Friday, March 30. Youngsters will be able to make stick puppets to be used for a presentation of "The Wizard of Oz." They will be able to take them home with them after the performance. Youngsters march for Cystic Fibrosis Delton and Hastings youngsters in the Head Start programs had a "mini­ march’’ last week and raised more than $900 to contribute Io Cystic Firbrosis. The 35 children, ages 4 and 5, gathered pledges before the event, in which they marched 10 laps around the auditorium al Central Elementary School. They also did some walking outdoors. ‘Pancake Day* Is in Middleville The annual Pancake Day celebration by the United Methodist Men of Mid­ dleville is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Tickets are available from any Methodist Men’s group member. Cost is $3 for adults, $1.50 for young people ages 6 to 18. and children under 6 are free. Proceeds will go to United Methodist youth programs. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 — Page 7 Akin-Hummel announce engagement Teunessen-Pieri announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charies Teunessen of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Lori Ann, to Christopher Robert Pieri, the son of Mrs. Barbara Pieri of Grand Rapids and (he late William Pieri. Lori is a graduate of Hastings High School and Alma College. She is employed by Cen­ tury Cellunet as a senior account executive. Chris is a graduate of Grand Rapids West Catholic High School and Aquinas College. He also is employed by Century Cellunet, as an administrative manager. An April 20, 1990, wedding is being planned. Johnson-Stanfill announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dishong and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hummel are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Trudy Fay and David Lee, all of Nashville. Trudy and David are both graduates of Maple Valley High School. A June 2, 1990, wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Johnson of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Mary C. Johnson of Tawas, to Donald Stanfill also of Tawas. Mr. Stanfill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stanfill of Middletown, Ohio. Miss Johnson is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Northwood Institute, and is employed at St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Stanfill is employed at National Gypsum Company. A June wedding is being planned. Duffy-Herbstreith announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duffy, together with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Herbstreith, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Polly Ann Duffy and Thomas Andrew Herbstreith. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently employed at the Felpausch Corporate Office in Hastings. The prospective groom is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently at­ tending ITT Technical Institute in Grand Rapids. He will graduate in June of 1990. A Sept. 15, 1990 wedding at St. Rose Catholic Church is being planned. Ledford-Seeber announce engagement Rotramel-Mason announce engagement Mr. and Mn. Donald Shultz of Haatinf, an pleraed to announce dm engagemera of ■hair daughter. Arnette, to Mark Seeker, aon of Mr. Lloyd Seeker of HaHiagt. Annette it a I9S2 graduate of Haatiagi High School and ia employed by Lama of Middleville. Mark h a 1973 graduate of Hatting, High School and ia employed by Bradford Whae of Middleville. A July 7. 1990. wedding ia being pUowd. Mr. aad Mn. Patrick Rotramel of Ariiaaoa Heigta. m.. anraxmee the engagement of their dRghler. Amy. to Marvin Maaon. eon of Mr. aad Mn. Marvin Mawn of Haniagt. A Iqnembe, wedding is being planned. Amy received a bachelor's degree ia oc-inational therapy from Wettem Michigan University, Kalasnazoo. in 1999. She is employed by the Northwest Suburban Special Brtaatioe Organization, Arlington Heghts. Marvin, a 19*S graduate of Haaiiags High School, receivod a bachelor's degree m public rotations tram Wawern Michigan University iti 19(9 aad is employed by Midwest Leader­ ship Inc.. Praapect Heights. HI. Silsbees to observe 25th wedding anniversary Murray-Smith announce engagement Wendy Kaye Murray will become the bride of Robert E. Smith on Aug. 25, 1990. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. The bride-to-be, a 1988 graduate of Lakewood High School, is the daughter of Stephen and Sherry Karrar of Brown Road, Lake Odessa, and Raymond Murray. She is a special education major at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, and is employed as a telemarketer for Watson Enterprises. The future groom is a graduate of Dayton Christian High School. Dayton, Ohio. He is a political science major at the University of South Alabama and will attend law school at Ohio Stale University. He is employed by Watson Enterprises and is the son of Richard and Mary Arm Smith. JelinskiLuther announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sothard of Hastings will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary on March 24. Don and the former Norma Biggs were married at her parents' home in Nashville. Mich., on March 24. 1940. by the Rev. Wendall Bassette. They have lived in the Hastings area all their lives. Don was employed by the City of Hastings for many years, retiring from the position of fire chief in 1981. Norma has held a variety of office positions, with her most recent achieve­ ment being that of receiving her licensed prac­ tical nurse designation in 1982 at the age of 62. The couple has four children and nine grandchildren. David and Margo Sothard, Buckeye. Ariz.. Tom and Cheryl Sothard. East Jordan. Mich.; Donna and Eldon Mathews; and Martha and Frank Misak of Hastings. The couple would enjoy hearing from fami­ ly and friends. A special occasion will be observed this summer when their children can all be present. Brown-Havens announce engagement Jason, Joey and Courtney Brown are happy to announce the engagement of their mother, LouAnn Brown, to Ronald Havens, the father of Stephanie Havens. . A May 26 wedding is being planned. Marriage Licenses announced: Douglas Glenn Raymond. 26. Middleville and Laura A. VanPutten, 23, Middleville. Kacy Lynn McDonald, 20, Hastings and Timmi Renae Watson. 19, Hastings. Walter George Keeler, 37. Freeport and Stacy Elizabeth Crawford. 34. Freeport. Gerald L. Sprague. 32, Hastings and Vic­ toria Lynn While. 27. Jackson. John Enock Porrilt, 74, Hastings and Clarissa L. Johnson, 74. Hastings. Boyd Earl Endsley. 19. Hastings and Lydia. Lynn Hensley. 18, Hastings. Stanley Thornbury. 57, Caledonia and Priscilla Woods, 40. Caledonia. Rose-Vandecar announce engagement The children of Marvin and Sieglinde (Bob) Mason of Hastings would like to congratulate their parents and announce their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on April 9, 1965, in Karbrahe, West Germany. They will be celebrating with a family dinner. Marvin aqd Dodie Dunkelberger of Haatingi rod Ctearace Rose of Lake Odessa are proud io anaouncNhe engagement of their itoagMrr. Marti D. RbJ to Ricky J. The Barry County En­ vironmental Action Group will meet Thursday. March 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Middle School Library in Delton. The session will be open to the public. For more information call Therese Hoyle at 627-2071. Cunninghams to observe 50th wedding anniversary Sharon Brumm of Hastings, Roger Brumm of Nashville and Mr. rnd Mrs. Frederick Slagel of Freeport are pleased to announce the enagement of their children. Kristina Marie and Ronald Dean (Charlie). Kris is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at USDA, Farmers Home Administration in Hastings. Charlie is a 1985 graduate of ThoraappleKellogg High School and is currently employed at Steelcase in Kentwood. An Aug. 18. 1990, wedding is being planned. Masons to observe 25th wedding anniversary Vandecar, son of Dennis\and Regina Vaadecar, abo of LMk Odessa. \ A May 26 wedding is being planned>^ &VWWMrtll Wedding vows will be exchanged Sept. 15, 1990, by Kelly Lynn Jelinski and Russel Wayne Luther. Kelly is the daughter of Herb and Kathy Gross of Hastings and Larry and Judy Jelinski of Granger, Ind. Russ is the son of Juella Luther and the late Howard R. Luther of Coopersville. Kelly is a graduate of Hastings High School and Davenport College of Business and is a secretary for Old Kent Bank and Trust Company. Russ is a graduate of Coopersville High School and is self-employed. Brumm-Slagel announce engagement Sothards to observe 50th wedding anniversary Louie and Betty Silsbee of Hastings will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 25. la their honor, an open house will be held al the Hastings Moose Lodge from 2 to 5 p.m. They have two children. Their daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Greg Myers, live in Hastings, and their son, Peter, is in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Lewis by Seattle, Washington. They are looking forward to seeing family and friends. They request no gifts, please. t Dc*a and Viola Cunningham will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a recep­ tion Saturday, March 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. The former Viola Lind of Woodland and Dean Cunningham of Lake Odessa were united in marriage at the home of the bride on March 24, 1940. Mr. Cunningham was a partner at Bartlett Standard Service in Lake Odessa and for the past 35 years Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have owned and operated Viola’s Floral and Gift Shop in Lake Odessa. The vception will be hosted by their nieces and nephews. Inez and Jack Potter of Muskegon, Jean and Gary McCaul of Caledonia. Jeanette and Kenneth Merings of Cutlerville and David and Carolyn Lind of Clarksville. ' All friends are invited. The couple requests no gifts. Open house to honor Rut Tobes’80th birthday Russell "Rut” Tolles will celebrate his 80th birthday. His family would like to invite all friends and relatives to an open house Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Estates Community Room, 520 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. No gifts, please. of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Free Income tax service available Norma Peters, a licenses AARP person, will do senior citizens’ income taxes for free through April 15. She may be reached at 374-8028. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS RN Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located In Hastings. Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: RN’s - ICU Notice of Public Hearing Residents of Barry County are invited to make comment on the proposed application to the Michigan DNR by Charlton Park for parking lot improvements in the recreation area, other recreation area improvements, and the con­ struction of a special events parking lot. A Public Hearing will behe ld on Thursday, March 22,1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Barry County Comissioners Room, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The application is available for review at Charlton Park Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Written comments may be sent to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commis­ sion, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-3775. Joyce Weinbrecht, Secretary 12 HOUR SHIFTS • 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Part-time RN & NEW GRADUATES MEDlCAL/SUkGICAL 12 HOUR SHIFTS • 7 p.m. - 7 p.m. Full-time 8 HOUR SHIFTS •3-11 p m. Pan-time 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Full-time & Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background alo-.g with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that includes Medical. Dental. Life. Dependent Life, and Short Term Disabili­ ty insurances Our program allows ynu to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find our more, contact: Terry Koatelec, RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL « 1009 W. Green Si Hasting,. Ml 49058 <6161948 3115 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Ci­ ty Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, March 26, 1990, at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, on Ordinance (231. Ordinance #231: An Ordinance enacting Ar­ ticle IX ot Chapter 12 of the Hastings Code (1970), Relating to Second Hand Dealers. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public Inspection In City Hell, 102 S. Broadway, from 8 to 5 p.m. In the City Clerks Office. Sharon Vickery City Clerk — NOTICE — Nominating petitions for the Annual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Last day for filing Nominating Petitions is April 9, 1990. Patricia L. Endlsay, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education HOPE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE Is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATUR­ DAY, MARCH 31, 1990, 10:00 A.M. at HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for 1990-1991 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget Is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Immediately following the Annual Meeting a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1990-91 fiscal year budget. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 tor �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 22, 1990 Legal Notices NOTICK OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by Clifford E. Schaffer and Suwn M. Schaffer, kuiband and wife, of 437 Groce Drive, lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. to Union Bank, a Michigan Bonking Corporation, of 933 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. dated December 4.1987 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on December 23. 1987 at Liber 461 of Mortgages. Page 18. in said records, on which Mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the date of this Notice for principal and interest as well as late charges the sum of TWELVE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-TWO AND 02/100 DOLLARS (St2,692.02) ond no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by *oid Mortgage and any part thereof whereby the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mortgae ond in pursuance of the Statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the premises herein described or so much thereof as may be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder at the Cour­ thouse in the City of Hostings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County of Barry. State of Michigan, on Wednesday. April II. 1990 at 3:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time, in the afternoon of said day and sold premises will be sold fa pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said Mortgage together with in­ terest at the role of Elevon ond One-Ouarter Per­ cent (11.25%) per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mor­ tgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of said sale, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows: Lands situated in the Township cm Woodland, County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 4, of Hillside Park, according to the recorded Plai thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 65. The period ol redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: February 27. 1990 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA 933 Fourth Avenue lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 BY: NICHOLS. MCKAIG & BALKE Lawrence P. McKaig P240I4 Attorney for the Mortgagee 267 E. Main Street P.O. Box 4 Ionia, Ml 48846 616-527-4990 (3/29) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSMP Regular Board Meeting Monday. March 12. 1990 Suven board members present ond five residents. Purchase a copy machine tor the office. Purchase a printer and stand for the supervisor. Request that North Star Cablevision be present at the next meeting. Pay all outstanding bills. Dept of Natural Resources gave a program on turkey observation. Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested by: Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (3/22) rite no. Estate of CHARLES F. STQRKAN, DECEASED. Social Security No. 376-18-4031. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 1230 Lynn Drive. Middleville. Michigan 49333 died Sept. 27. 1989. An instrument dated Sept. 16, 1985 has been ad­ mitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Ann Maters. 1223 Jenks Boulevard, Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 or fa both the in­ dependent personal repesenfative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. RONALD A. ZAWACKI (P-31150) 215 South Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517)484-2266 (3/22 SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified uectara of HASTINGS AMA SCHOOL DISTRICT nur A P«UU BUCTKM MU M MW Mk Mon., Mar. 26,1990 The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M., and remain open until 8:00 o'clock P.M., of the same Election day. The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: • Hastings Middle school west Cym — and — • Pleasantview elementary school The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: MTOPOSITION I — MIUAM AMMWAL MtOAOSWION Shall the 27.7797 mills limitation ($27 7797 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, which expired with the 1989 tax levy, be renewed for three (3) years, 1990 to 1992, for operating purposes? MMWMH1ON II — CONMML OMMTMC IMUACA MOMHITION Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 1.38 mills ($1.38 on each $1,000.00) for two years. 1990 and 1991, for general operating purposes, including textbook, equipment, and furniture replacement, and building maintenance and repal. ..poses? COMMTAI TtUHUTl CAAnHCATA The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: iocm tmiT vovao wcstum ruun woocwva Park .25 mills 1990-1991 County of Barry Renovation Bond unlimited 1990-1998 City of Hastings None Assyria Township None Baltimore Township None 1.5 mills 1990-1991 Carlton Township Castleton Township 1 mill 1990-1991 Hastings Township None 2 mills 1990-1992 Hope Township Irving Township 1.5 mills 1990-1991 1990 Johnstown Township 1 mill 1990-1991 Maple Grove Township 1 mill 1990-1992 Rutland Township 1.5 mills 1990-1994 Woodland Township 2 mills indefinitely Barry Intermediate School District 1.25 mills Hastings Area Schools None This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act” and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAMA OF MBTAICT AUCTION DATA Hastings Area School District March 26, 1990 Dated: January 26,1990 Dated: March 15. 1990 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Ann Landers Iff something’s wrong, admit it Dear Ann Landers: In response to your answer concerning the father who was un­ faithful and the mother who tolerated it: My parents have been married 52 years. For at least 50 of those years, my father has been unfaithful. He has had at least three long-term women friends. Father always slept at home, but I never remember him having dinner with us or attending a school function. He never took my mother any place. Sis and I grew up to be reasonably decent and productive. Obviously, our mother did something right, but she also made us a little crazy. I can never recall a time when I didn't have a feeling that "something is wrong here.” It has taken many years of counseling and more hard work than anything I’ve ever done. 1 raised three teenagers alone and graduated from law school at 35. I now realize that 1 wasn’t nutty. It was my mother. She kept tell­ ing us that everything was wonderful, when it was really pretty awful. My father ignored me, which is the worst kind of child abuse. When you're treated as a nonenity, there is nothing to react to. You feel Lake Odessa News Real estate transfers include those of Jon Lewis to Phil and Jane McClelland: Rose Leigh to Hazel Herbert; and Philip and Jayne Bartlett to Alfred and Virginia Goodrich of Portland. Lori Reiser, daughter of Ed and Carol Reber of Brown Road, is listed as being on the honor list for winter quarter at Ferris State University. Carol Reiser had surgery March 12 at Pennock Hospital. The Ionia County Cooperative Extension Service has announced the addition of Jane Phelps of Sunfield as a 4-H program assistant. Hundreds attended the funeral mass for Janie Rodriguez March 12 at St. Edward's Church. Likewise, the three visitation times and the rosary service were attended by hun­ dreds. Her brother, Eli Casillas of Texas, was among those who came from far away. Lillian Sutliff and son Jason of Jackson Road west of the village escaped injury when their Suiburbon vehicle struck a boxcar on a CSX train March 6. The investigating sheriff of Ionia County predicted that in a smaller vehicle, there could easily have been injuries. Nancy Blaauw, formerly of Allegan County and a Wayland High School graduate is the new credit manager of American Bean and Gram firm, with offices in Sunfield. A very interesting new story in the Ionia Sentinel, from 1885. Not many folks are around now Io remember that story but some do back around 1900. St. Edward's Catholic Church held a Lenten coffee March 21. Sieve Youngs, prin­ cipal of St. Rose School in Hastings, was ■y,—... -Tyler Doughs, weighing eight pounds 12 ozs., was born Feb. 11 to Gary and Lisa) “ ' ---■ Raimer of Eagle Point. Grandparents are •Mr. aad Mn. Par Raimer of Saranac and Lee and Roxie Hazel of Lake Odessa Great grandparents are Berton and Doris McCaul, LeRoy and Eleanor Can of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sullivan of Florida. Ray and Ann Strecker of Troy spent Sunday with her mother, Ruth Peterman. Ruth was able to get out and enjoy lunch with them. They came to extend their sympathy to Manuel Rodriguez and family. Visitors of Mildred Shade duriag the week were Jeff Scalier and son Tom, Tom and Sher­ rie Wacha of Sunfield, Linda Irvin and Bran­ don Shade of Lansing. Brandon has recently returned home from Florida. Gary and Cindy (Hakkala) Studt announce the birth of a daughter. Elizabeth Paige, at Pennock Hospital. Lori Endres spent a week in Florida. Col­ leen Hummel, from an Air Force Base in Mbaouri, joined her sister. Together they visited their parents. Jerry and Karotyn Suiter at Lake Placid, and other relatives and friends. Colleen remained for a longer visit with her parents. Russ and Sue Messer of Mulliken. Harold and Letha Reese, Gene and Trudy Shade, Joe Orlowski and Kelly Mercer of Lansing gathered at the Messer home on Sunday for a family gathering to assist Russ Junior to 0^ celebrate his birthday. Ruth Peterman found a picture among some old newspaper items that showed Dr. Charles Peabody, Mrs. Charles Hafer of Mulliken and Tom Wacha who was aged 5. Mrs. Hafer (nee Lillian Wellman) was the first baby delivered by Doctor Peabody on June 23. 1898. Tom was the last baby delivered before Dr. Peabody's retirement. Tom was bora May 20. 1945. Another picture was of John Bower, 100 years old, who was Dr. Peabody's oldest patient. A large crowd attended the 1950 parade held in the doctor's home. Then Governor G. Mennen Williams attended the parade. Another facet of the story was that he had delivered all of the children of Thomas and Emma O'Mara at their farm home. The basement project at Central United Methodist Church continues with some of the floor coverings in place and much of the pain­ ting done. Finish work on doors is now the time-consuming endeavor. Last week's item about sale of the Dairy Queen on M-50 was close to being correct. The new owners are Randy and Ann Fredricks. Ann’s family has been in this brand of store for many years. The Lakewood Learners Extension Homemakers met at the home of Denise Decker last Thursday morning for their mon­ thly lesson. The forenoon ended in excite­ ment, as they were Erst on the scene ofa grass and leaf fire, which spread behind houses along the east side of Woodland Road near the gravel pit. The women battled the several small fires with brooms and water from a garden hoae and then the Lake Odessa Fire Department came with rakes and more water. More ajujts gpj children filled the Lake Odessa Library last week Thursday night for a St. Patrick’s Day concert featuring Colcannon. The four musicians gave their au­ dience a wide variety of musk and an assort­ ment of instruments, with Bob Hudson play­ ing the Irish drum, the pennywhistle and the concertina. Pam Eicher sang solos in the style of the Irish lament. She also played flute on some numbers. The audience sang along on some refrains. The green refreshments were a real hit, especially with the children. They included a huge relish assortment with dip. iced cookies, cupcakes, cereal treats and green beverage. The tableware had a shamrock motif. Many in the audience were wearing green. Friends of the Library were hosts for the evening, which had been planned by librarian Shelly Hudson. The next project of the Friends will be a lun­ cheon April 5. Royal Frantz of Grand Ledge will celebrate his 90th birthday March 27. His family has planned for a card shower so his friends and former students are invited to remember him with a card sent to 817 Clinton North, Lot 302. Grand Ledge. 48837. He taught school in Woodland before moving to Eaton County, where he taught and farmed. He retired in 1972. He and his wife of 64 years have five children. like nothing. Sometimes I still do. If my mother would have said just once, "Your father is a louse, but for reasons of my own, I choose to live with him." it would have been healthier. Instead, to this day. she wants me to think that Father is wonderful. The man never hugged me. never said. "I love you." In fact, he never said, "I like 5feu." Is that wonderful? Yes, I'm angry. But it’s taken me 44 years to get that way. It's pretty amazing that I'm not crazier than 1 am. So let the lady be angry and let her tell her children that she's angry and why. Better that than train them to deny feelings. My mother worked like a demon trying to paper over die garbage in my father's life, and she did us no favor. — Nashville. Dear Nashville: Children who grow up receiving mixed messages (which you surely did) are bound to be confused. Apparently your mother thought her life (aad yours) would be less stressfill if she kept the femily together. Her big mistake was try­ ing 10 coo you kids. Children are always more hip than parents suspect. They have an uncan­ ny ability to figure things out, as you have so poignantly testified. Thanks for writing. Heimlich maneuver saved him Dear Abb Leaders: Thank you for saving my life. Thb is not a nut letter, and I don’t go to Yale. The bank I work fix gave Christmas candy at its annual holiday party. When 1 got home, I toaaed a piece of candy into my mouth. The phone rang, and I ran to answer it. The candy got stuck in my throat. I couldn’t talk or breathe, and I was scared to death. My wife heard me gasping for air and came running from the kitchen. She had read about the Heimlich maneuver in your column and remembered exactly what to do. She got behind me and pressed hard on my chest. The candy popped right out. So here is a belated thanks to you and The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, Calif.) for prin­ ting that column. — Arthur K. Dear Arthur Thank you so much for letting me know. Your letter was especially welcome after just having read one from a woman in Edmonton saying my column was great — to put on the bottom of the bird cage. Reader dlMgrMt on adoption Dear Ana Landers: 1 have been reading your column for almost 25 years and feel as if I know you. We ate in agreement about 90 percent of the time, but the one issue where we don’t see eye-to-cye has always gotten my hackles up. I refer to your irrevocable stand on adoption. You always advise against letting adopted children know who their biological parents are and remain dead-set against any contact after the paper are signed. I disagreed and wrote twice to tell you so. When you refused to back down, 1 thought you were being stub­ born, but today, when I read a column by Carl Rowan, I changed my mind. This is what he wrote. "Just as I am against ‘open marriages,’ I am against 'open adoptions.’ There is this thing called bonding that is crucial to family relationships. How does a child truly bond to adoptive parents when the natural mother shows up every third Thursday and says. 'Remember who your real mommy is!* "Open adoptions can become a siring of nightmares for all involved. Especially when a young mother hands over a child to an af­ fluent family, because she can't afford food and shelter, clothing and education. Then five years later, that mother marries a guy who is bringing in good money, and she wants her child back. "An open adoption is not really an arrange­ ment in which a child finds protection, nurture and love under the wing of a couple who want and need to bond with a child. It is an in-limbo relationship in which the heart may rejoice, but the mind keeps waiting for the other mud­ dy shoe to drop. "The adoption agencies ought to look very carefully al open adoptions now rather than wail a dozen years to see how much human hurt this new scheme has produced." I don’t know how much of this you can make room fix in your column, Ann, but I hope you will print as much as possible, because Cart Rowan opened my eyes about a controversial issue that 1 never fully understood before. — Chicago Reader. Dear Chicago: Thank you for a superb let­ ter. I am printing every word of it. Carl Rowan has been a good friend of mine for many yean, and 1 have always admired his work. As usual, he is dead right, and I am delighted that he choose to write about this subject. With an economy of words, he presents the problem in exactly the right perspective. Write oa. Cart! He’s making the dog a drank Daur Abb Landen: My husband has been a drinker for al least 20 yean. "Orrin" has never misted a day’s work because of his drinking, so of course he doesn't think he has a promem. I have given up trying to get Orrin to give up the booze, but now he has started to do something that is making me very angry. He b putting vodka in the dog’s waler bowl and getting him drunk. The dog staggers around in circles, walks into walls, then fells in a corner aad goes to sleep. I’ve thought of calling the Humane Society, but I'm afraid they’ll come and take the dog away. That would break my heart. Can you help. Ana? My husband thinks you are very smart, because your write a column. I am on­ ly a stupid wife who doesn’t know anything. Thank You — Denver. Dear Denver: it is impoasMe to reason with a drunk, so stop trying. Go to Al-Anon and learn how to deal with your husband’s boozy behavior. If it persists, find a better home fix the dog. Thm pooch needs help. b that Am Landen cohaan you clipped yean ago yeBow with age? For a copy cfher most frequently requested poena and essays, send a seif addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (Ab inchtdes postage and handbag) to: Gena. c/o Atm Landen. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 1U. 606H-0562. (In Canada. send $187.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE INC. ‘Drug Free Zone* efforts underway here The month of April will be remembered as "Drug Free Zone” month if a group of Bany County educators and law enforcement of­ ficials have their way. Meeting over the last two months, the group has planned to take advantage of sections of the 1987 Omnibus Crime Bill, which provide greatly increased penalties for anyone caught selling illegal drugs within 500 feet of any school facility. Bany County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said, "According <o the law, anyone con­ victed of delivering a controlled substance within 500 feet of any school facility will be punished by imprisonment fix a minimum of two yean and a maximum of up to three times the normal penalty.” Meeting with Crowley have been the superintendents of the Delton-Kellogg, Hastings, Lakewood, Maple Valley, Thomappte-Keltogg, and Barry Intermediau: School Districts, aad Hastings Chief of Police Jerry Sarver, Middleville Chief of Police Louis Shoemaker, Barry County Sheriff David Wood, Barry Township Chief Mark Kik, and State Police Sgt Robert Dell. The superintendents plan to recommend that their respective boards of education adopt a resolution declaring the schools in their districts to be “drug free zones.” The resolu­ tion is scheduled to be presented to the boards at their meetings in April. Following adoption of the resolution, signs marking the schools as “drug free zones” will be posted on school property. The adoption of the “drug free zone” resolution and the posting of school sites are one more cooperative effort between law en­ forcement officials and educators to mrke the community safe for young people. Introducing ( R \B I I ( OUR NEW ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMR SEAFOOD &CRWBAR • FEATURING Accepting new patfente... CRAB LEGS! • Peel *n Eat Sliriinp. Deep Fried Sliriinp savory Cod. lender Ckun S(ri|>s • Potatoes. \cgetal4es. Knd) Cakes • Our full Soup. Salad Ac Fruit Imr included! David E. Engel, D.O. has joined the practice of Douglas K. Shumway, D.O., and Linette Showerman, D.O. at 402 Thornton $QO5 SjchlMn>nS5.95 tyn.* under SjChiMrn * Middleville, Ml 49333 Finally, all the Shrimp, Seafood Ac Crab you want! Wed. thru Sun. Dinner houtsordv. No ranv-otils. Hours by appointment Monday through Saturday Call 795-3316 or 795-7241 Complete health care for the entire family Hastings i Sum-StntM • ‘HH-2701 (urn tnil <u ailulil<‘ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 22. 1990 — Page 9 SS3SS5KSSSSXXSSS^^ ^SSSSSSSSSXSSSSSSBBESSXSSSeSSSeSKSSKSSTJ® 'i'll I.’ FOLLOWING t.'l U I HU’IMl!SPONSORS ClUiMcriiK’SALUTE aa a i mure •*Till-: THE A MERK ’A N FA R M E R A ND ST( M ’ KM A N. We Salute Our Farmers and Stockmen . AGRICULTURE DAY CALEDONIA STATE BANK 891-8113 - 627 Main - Caledonia 795-3361 ■ 303 Arlington - Middleville 698-6337 ■ 3205 68th St. - Dutton The First Day of Spring Member FDIC KEN’S STANDARD SERVICE Complete Auto Repair At the Business Professionals of America State Conference, winner* from Hastings were (back row, left to right) Nikki Spaulding, Shawn Dell, Tammi Davis, (front row) Chad Nell and Karon Soils. Local business students take home state awards Hastings High School business students were recognized as state winners in competi­ tion at the Business Professionals of America Slate Leadership Conference in Detroit March 16-17. Tammi Davis and Shawna Dell received two of the eight state positions in the Employ­ ment Skills division. Davis and Dell were required to complete applications and resumes and a written test. In addition, they completed a series of job inter­ views conducted al the conference by local business representatives. Dell was also awarded a winning position in transcription and was honored with one of two awards given for being an outstanding member of the Business Professionals of America. Chad Neil placed in the Entrepreneur com­ petition. To place in this contest, Neil had to analyze all facets of a business, present a business plan for the company, make an oral presentation to judges, who then later asked him questions. He placed fourth in the eight places awarded for the statewide competition. Nikki Spaulding became eligible to repre­ sent Michigan in national competition for her knowledge of business law by receiving third place of the eight places awarded. Karon Sofia was recognized with a winning position in Personal Finance. Sofia completed a written test for the competition that included questions related io consumer and business practices. She will also be competing at the national conference. More than 2,000 students statewide attend­ ed the three-day event to compete in the business competitions and participate in ac­ tivities related to business occupations. The winning Hastings students are seniors and are active members of the local Business Professionals of America Chapter at the high school. Oil ■ Luhe - Eihaimt - Tires AGRICULTURE Tmrinp A Knud Service 796-0589 ■ 309 S. Main - V.rm.ntvlll. Americaisneanoeai ’s Heartbeat MARKER IMPLEMENT John Deere Equipment Sales & Service 9670 Cherry Valley Ave. 891-8188 -Caledonia By Mike Hook A joint meeting of the Barry County Historical Society and the Barry County Genealogy Club will be held Thursday even­ ing, March 22. The meeting will be held at the Hastings Public Library at 121 South Church St. in Hastings, beginning at 7 p.m. Robert Mepplelink of Hastings will present a program about “The An of Book Bindery.** This meeting was originally scheduled for Feb. 15, but was cancelled due to inclement weather. Mepplelink, with his wife, Mary, operate a book bindery business from their home in Hastings. Using equipment that dales back about 100 years, the two carefully restore and re-bind books by hand, and especially arc food of restoring old family Bibles. They can make books to look like new, while others can continue to have an anti­ quated look. They have done all kinds of books, different sizes, including the most ex­ pensive they've ever done, which was a first edition worth about $1,500. For the last six years, the two have kept busy binding books, and developing a special friendship with other fellow book lovers. The public is invited to join members of both organizations for this special evening. Refreshments will be served by hostesses Joyce Weinbrecht and Cathy Lucas of the Barry County Historical Society. Memberships for both non-profit organiza­ tions will be available that evening. They meet once a month. Nsmck Nssgitai ta sfferfaMMchm* Pennock Hospital in Hastings will offer evening diabetes classes during April This course will teach persons with diabetes and their families survival skills for coping with the disease. Class sessions are schcdulcd for every Tuesday during April, from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is SI20 and is covered by Medicare and Medicaid. For more information and to register call 945-3451 ext. 415. tetekihs plM aeetiat The Rebekahs will have their first meeting of the year on Monday. March 26. at 1:30 p.m. at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •495 •335 •295 •335 meet the high standard* set by the American Dental Ass n. 'Our on premises lab provides individual S efficient service ’Otninalton (616) 455-0810 'I D Himebough DDS •0 D While DDS •G. Moncewici DDS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids HELP WANTED 1! Si B B S® • Tellers Wanted • General Secretaries • Receptionists Data Entry Parts Person Construction Workers JERRY'S TIRE A AUTO SERVICE 8884841 - 307 N. Starwood - Plainwell 8818080 - 841 West AUogon St - Oteego 'Serving the Michigan Farmer Since 2nd St. - lake Odessa TOUR AREA PURINA CHOW DEALER' MACS FEED INCORPORATED CHROUCH COMMUNICATIONS (616) 795-7912 hahhy - EATON distwct health uepahtmeht Middleville. Ml 49333 110 Center Street ■ Hastings 945-9916 Also. 543-2430 - 529 Beech - Charlotto 9378 Daiby Rd. ■ CtarktvM* 997-5923 or 593-2522 CaHular%ionM Radius 785-8*11 - 773 Division <tt . Report. Ml KENT OIL COMPANY 1-Way RWtoa RaoooMra ROBERTSON PLUMBING A HEATING Petroleum Professionals Since 1936 Serving Borne - Farm - Industry 735 Durkee - M-66 Binding books is topic of joint meeting tonight at library DEAN'S ICE CREAM 374-8892 -1413 FXEEPORT ELEVATOR ; SSKCTKWPpgg 852*9210 - Nashville TJ censed Matter Plumber" Magic Chef - Thermopride Furnaces MURCO, INC. 795-3532 - 904 Greed Rapids St - Middleville "A Great Name in Beef" 6854886 • 11 11th St., Plainwell &rhmtedhank LAKE ODESSA CO-OP ASSOCIATION RESTAURANT Excellent German A American Foods Wojwe Fra/a 342 Jotforoon S.E. Tcrtllixrr Float - 374-7399 374-8081 - 3748733 459-9527 KEENAN CAR CO Grand Raoldo 1018 3rd Ave. - Lake Odessa 241-5623 - 3340 S. Division Ave. - Grand Rapids COLEMAN AGENCY Auto • Home • Life t Health Insurance 945-3412 • 203,S. Michigan, Hastings Also: HECKER AGENCY 517-852-9680 • 225 North Main, Nashville AMERICAN BEAN, GRAIN A FERTILIZER Central Mchigan't Complete Fertilizer Company Saw Testing, Custom Application Michigan's Premier Liquid - Farm Chemicals QUALITY SNACKS Distributor for Eagle Snacha TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 988-9758 • 823 E. Mlchlflon, Battle Creek 1315 Shaman 374-8837 - Lake Odeese MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Forest Middleton, Owner Prototypes ■ Tools ■ Dies - Fixtures - Wire EDM 795-3646 • 611 Bowens Mill Road, Middleville LARRY NEIL AGENCY FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 374-8859-Woodbury MS-3443-Hooting* Applicants must be experienced. Call Kyle at... M546M Out of Tom CaU 1-800-526-7298 CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. VY J r—. «aw«i iac. '.29 £. State Si.. P.O. Boa 126 Haalln*., Ml 490S8 HELP WANTED We need experienced people in the fol­ lowing areas: Corporation 795-3364 - 100 LaFayette - Middleville 726-0181 • 144 South Main, Vermontville Also: 852-1717 • Nashville We Buy & Sell Grain Fertilize Plant - 8911033 • 211 Lake Lumber Co. * 891-8143 • 115 Kinsey Clarksville Elevator - 693-2283 • 201 S. Main 891-8108 • 146 E. Main, Caledonia APSEY AUTOMOTIVE TSC FARM - HOME STORE HAMMER'S MOTOR HOME SERVICE Mato TSC Your Form 'Fill Homo ■ Auto Hoodquarters 953-3513 - 487 E. Main. Balti* Crook Alao: 1B75 Lonalng Road (517) 543-5858 -Charlotte, Ml (1MM HtNI ICTt -------------------------- AAA Towing A flood Son** 962-8027.20496 M-M - Bottle Ctsok • Assemblers Auto Value asi-sieo Also: CALEDONIA AUTO PARTS aoi-toM • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • Warehouse/Dock Workers • Construction Workers • Parts Person SINKE'S SERVICE 515 Grand Rapids Street 795-3509- Middleville Kalamazoo Motor Oils ■ Tires • Batteries - Accessories Home Delivery - Farm Fuels A Propane Gas 7SMB11 - 238 County Line Rond - Freeport 1-80D7839465 — Immediate Openings — Hurry, these jobs must be filled at once. Call Kyle at... 948-8600 Out of Tom Call l^tt-526-7291 .WISE 139 E. Sl.ta Si.. P.O. Boe 12* Hi.llnoa. Ml 490*8 THOMPSON INTERIOR SERVICE For All Your Floor Covering Needs 4 Professional Installation Armstrong Carpet Ol Vtnyi 9328 Freeport Ave. 765-5157 - Alto FELPAUSH FOOD CENTER AGRI • SALES, INC. 623-23S9 - N. Grove - Dolton Vita-Plus - Custom Grinding Mixing 945-2474 -127 S. Michigan Avo. - Haatlnga Grain Merchandising 543-7130 - *00 W. Lowronc* - Chariollo 963-1585 - 772 East Emmett - Battle Creek Alio: AGRI-SALES, INC. (517) 543-4640 - 421 N. Cochran Rd. - Charlotte �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #7 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #6 • TERRY MANCUSO OF HASTINGS. Terry Mancuso was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — AREA SPECIALISTS IN • FARM • HOME • LAKE PROPERTY • PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION • BUYER OF LAND CONTRACTS The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was Dan Eggers of Hastings. Farmers Feed Mystery Farm #7 Answer My Name My Address. 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings Phone 945-9926 Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn & Gardea • Pet Supplies Phone Kathy’s Carpet NEW AND SALVAGE CARPETS LUMBERLAND BIG — SeMowWe Prices — (616) 693-2227 2154 Gun Lake Road (Next to Bob's Gun and Tackle) OPEN: Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 900 a.m. io 2:30 p.m. Otiten Cappon Oil Co. ATIONAL BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors SJS — We Sell end Service the Complete Line — THORNAPPLE VALLEY 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE Air & Water Purification "A Pledge To Better Health" Removes Tobacco Smoke, Odors, Pollen, Kills Mold Spores and Bacteria 616-945-5342 Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 Ph. 945*2909 WOODLANDS Sales and Service SALES & SERVICE — Feoturia* the LENNOX Puht Furnace — Member FDIC Repair AU Maka* Lawn Mowers • Chain Sawa PICK UP DELIVERY 948-2681 StneplMIft 307 HasTng? INDEPEMDCKr 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — OPEN: 8 a.m. to 5 JO p.m. Monday-Friday deaub I (/HASTINGS^ 'Our People Make the Difference! -SME NOURS MMtrMWWttMlmWbiA. Iwosay. rnsMay, FMfy • AM. IP • »in: SMisrSaylX AM. is 3 pm. - SIMiCS NCUMMpnpsyst pm. ip Bpm.; Teoosif Fn«W B p m ip ft pm. This Space is Available call - 948-8051 FOR DETAILS 123 . WATER MfAAMft Caledonia Farm Equipment \ndrus LAWN-BOY MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Electric Motor Service (616) 945-5113 All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 "We're not Just towing anymore!" W« have Tires by Goodyear A Firestone, Tire Repair and Napa Batteries WELTON'S HEATING AND COOLING Gas & Oil Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning Tuneups and Air Conditioning 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires — Hastings — 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 4 Wheel Alignment A Balancing. Brake Relining, Shocks. Exhaust Service, ASTINGS West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office 100% USA Domestic Beef 891-8151 T & M Tire and Service, Inc. ANK of 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings Phone 945*3354 795-3318 Monday Friday 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon Call... 948-8334 Quick Marts ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delion • Ionia • Charlotte GAVIN CHEVROLET * BUICK • PONTIAC • CEO. INC. Clarksville, Ml 1*’ t WowlHwn Ara. Ha.llngi, Michigan 0 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. I 945 4493 or 1400-»66 4493~| 1669 N. Broadway. Haaiingi COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL clean Courfeout Dapandab/a DAILY 8 WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Truck* lor Fast Ssrvico INDUSTRIAL B COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 140 YARDS LANDFILL Open io Public Tuesdays ana Stiur«*y« 05 Music Center “Bmy Contp'e TV CONDITIONING A VOA Hufputm’ Porto • Sales • Service • Tractors OPEN DAILY Call 1-800-852-3098 or 945-5102 WHITE ‘House of Quality fa CRYSTAL') Xj* * li fine Udine ill nibinetry^/ 221 East State Street — Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings » 945-3431 Uaa our Conwniant Court Strvol EntfMC* *99 I ^Bernie's Gun Shop Kitchen & Bath Specialiata HOME CENTER 130 W. State St.. Downtown Hastings F/w Parting Bahind Out Stora Call 948-8404 cuns • Ammo • Reloading Supples at DISCOUNT PRICES Ed Conano, owner 802 E. Grand Street, Hastings (616) 945-2993 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a m. to tHX) p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Io 6:00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 22. 1990 — Page 11 From Time to Time Legal Notices COMMON COUNCR. by—Esther Walton Whiskey Run Tavern Early stagecoach stop An early stagecoach route connected Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, with Hastings being a major stop. The route was about the same as present day M-37. Two of the more famous slops were located along this road. Bristol Inn was the best known, and is preserved as a historic building at Charlton Park. Whiskey Run Tavern is the lesser known, but more intriguing one. Information about Whiskey Run was gathered from the Hastings Banner Centennial issue 1956 and an undated newspaper article with a Hastings dateline. It appears the second article was written for an out-of-town paper, because it is unusual for a local paper to dateline its name when the town is the point of origin. Whiskey Run was so named because owner Allen Green used to set out a jug of whiskey in the creek for the convenience of travelers. Whiskey Run was located seven miles south of Hastings (Section 2, Baltimore Township) on what was then called fee “McOmber Hill." McOmber Hill was fee longest hill fee stagecoach had to climb. The old coach road came up through the ravine, and then had to ' pull up fee steep grade. In bad weather, fee road was often dangerous. The house site, and later fee township hall site, was located on fee east side of fee road, near a springs where fee stage hones were always watered. And, because of Allen Green’s thoughtfulness, so were fee passengers “watered." Incidentally, Green also expected to receive money for his kindness, and money was left near by. The stage left Battle Creek every day of fee year at three o’clock in fee morning, generally arriving at Hastings at half past ten. Horses pulling fee stage were changed about every ten miles. So, the stage would stop, fee horses were unhitched aad fee people would wait. When the new horses were hitched up, fee passengers would climb aboard and continue fee journey. Whenever a stage slopped at any tavern fee passengers turned out and refreshed themselves wife what was available. Many extraordinary incidents are recalled at these taverns. In them dances were held, and high revelry was often indulged in by residents of Hastings who were not keen on performing the same stunts in their home town. In an undated article about Whiskey Run, it jsays that Green had been a sailor and he kept a 1parro£jhat perched on his shoulder. The par-rotjJBece luridly t<F* welcome “Sailor •Green's" guests. Tie article continued, "For a little time Green had a rival at Whiskey Run. A com­ petitor built a tavern (more likely opened a tavern in a residence). A competiior built f. tavern across the road and immediately started cutting prices on the principal source of revenue — whiskey. “The 'Sailor' met the new price. His rival made another cut and, so the story goes, (Green) also cut his whiskey (again), a dread(al thing in those days. The ‘Sailor* met his challenge gallantly. "It was summer. Right al the roadside in front of his tavern was a small cold spring. In­ to this he placed a jug of whiskey. Over h he placed a sign inviting travelers to “drink hear­ ty" and pay any price they liked as long as it was less than his rival’s price." The account in the centennial addition of the Banner tells the story this way: "A tavern on the east side of the road was kept by Allen Green, a well-known character among the pioneers. North of Green’s tavern and on the opposite side of the road was another tavern kept by a man named Louks and afterwards by Sol Burch. “One day all the passengers went in to Louk’s tavern and none went over to Green's. While they were drinking, they were astonish­ ed whpn Green walked into the place, soberly dropped upon his knees and said, 'Oh, Lord, send some of these thirsty passengers over » try some of my poor whiskey.’ He arose went out leaving the crowd dumbfounded." The undated article also carries these stories about Whiskey Run: “Men of all classes passed by Sailor’s Green's doors, none more interesting than the teamsters who drove the big freight wagons aad sleighs. They were the tavern’s best customers, a rough hard-bitten crew always more than welcome tn the bar. “In witter their great delight, besides teaching the parrot new epithets, was “play­ ing chain" a game of simple technique, as follows: All the teamsters gathered at a sleighs and lay on their faces, each man grasping the ankles of the one ahead. (It seems the sleighs were fastened together somehow and the horses knew where to go next.) The first man held on to the sleigh runners. In this manner with fee driver-lets teams forging ahead the teamsters were "snaked" over the ice and snow until one of the chain lost his grip on the quirtd to set up drinks for the crew at the next slop, and was the last man in the chain when it (A good guess is someone or ones did some walking to the next stop.) The article goes on: “The real object of this strange game, the teamsters explained, was to Other tales in the same article slate: •‘The principal summer diversion was call­ ed, "bunging barrels." Whiskey was one of the chief cargoes hauled on the freight trains (which the hone-drawn wagons were called.) The barrels were cleverly bunged (opened) by tapping a hoop loose, draining off a few nog­ gins (cups) of whiskey, then tapping the hoop tight to conceal the ‘bung*. The object of this The last tale is called, "The Perfect Fool” and goes like this: “The ’perfect fool,’ a character of Whiskey Run, was certainly the forerunner of petty rocketers. This youngster’s one unfailing stupidity always brought gales of laughter. One of his tormentors would offer him a nickel or a dime. The "fool" always pocketed the nickel before, he said, 'it was bigger.’ "Sailor Green finally lost all patience with this joke, having seen it played scores of times. One day he led the ‘fool aside* and ask­ ed hm why he didn’t take the smaller coin. '"If I did that,* the ’fool' replied slyly, ’then they’d quit offering ’em lo me.*’* Facts about Allen Green’s family are hard to uhcover. This is known: Allen Green and his wife moved to Michigan, after the birth of their daughter, Dr. Mary E. Green, in 1844. According to Dr. Mary’s bibliography, “The family moved to Michigan, when she was very young, and with limited means they were obligated to endure all the handships of pioneer life. As there were no brothers in the family, little Mary worked both indoors and outdoors, preferring the latter, until, the little house (was) being built and a few acres about it cleared." Although, information on Allen Green and moat of his family are scant, his daughter, Mary E. Green, was nationally known. Mary attended public school in Bany Coun­ ty and furthered her education at Olivet Col­ lege. Next she went to Oberlin College. In 1865, she entered the New York Medical Col- She was the firit woman to be elected to the New York Medical Society in 1870. She lec­ tured on medical subjects. Her speciality was women and neglected children. In 1873, she moved io Chariooe and returned to Hastings She did all dm while she had five children. She wrote two books covering food products and during her lifetime was considered one of the moat noted authorities on the subject in the country. She, in 1898, was detailed by die An article written specifically about her ap­ peared in this column Feb. 7, 1985. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD will hold their REGULAR MON­ THLY BOARD MEETINGS for fiscal year 1990/91 at the Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road, as follows: Tuesday, April 10, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. June 12, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14,1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 1991 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 1991 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1991 7:00 p.m. The BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at the Township Hall as follows: Tuesday, April 17, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 1990 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 1991 7:00 p.m. Please contact WALTER SOYA, BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR at 945-5642 regarding township zon­ ing matters and building permits. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk The old town hall at Whisky Run, now a barn, which had its heyday as a center for dances, political meetings and old-fashioned “socials” in the old stagecoach days. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Lucile Brown is having an eye problem and cannot drive. She hopes io have cornea transplant surgery sometime this summer. An open house shower for the Cliff By­ ington family was held at the new Woodland Township Hall last Saturday. It was well at­ tended. The family received many useful items for the home they have now decided to build. Their log cabin in the woods in the Ver­ montville area burned in February. The shower was planned by co-hostesses Kathy Stowell and Kathy Carpenter. Anyone who was unable to attend the shower and who wishes to contribute to the family can leave the items or cash at the George Schaibly farm on M-43 any time. The children are two girls, ages 7 and 4. Cliff Byington is the Woodland substitute mail carrier and he works in construction for the Stowell Construction Co. and independently. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society met Wednesday morning and tied a quilt for Clif and Karen Byington. Karen is the daughter of society member Dorothy Schaibly. The socie­ ty also gave the Byingtons a fitted sheet and pillow cases to match the lining of the quilt. At noon, the society held its March missionaiy dinner, which was well attended. Hildred Chase and Evelyn Goodrich, co­ hostesses, served meat loaf and ham loaf to the guests. Kennard and Thelma Schaibly from Edmore were at the dinner. In the afternoon, the missionary society held a quick business meeting and served a funeral luncheon for the family of Maggie Stidham at 2 p.m. . Eldon and Doris Flessner recently returned to- their Woodland home after spending 1U weeks in Arizona with other members of the Bales family. While they were in Arizona, they flew to Japan and spent 12 days visiting Hirooki Kato and his family. Kato lived with the Flessner family as an exchange student in 1969. Their son. Rob Flessner. had earlier spent the summer of 1967 in the Kato home in Japan. Doris said they had a marvelous time in Japan. Kato’s niece will be spending the 1990-91 school year with Ron and Ellyn Flessner Coppess and attending Lakewood High School. Twelve Woodland Lions had roast pork din­ ner al the Woodland Towne House last Tues­ day evening. There were 13 members of the business meeting following, and Tom Niethamer showed slides of the Niethamer family’s February Caribbean cruise with the Great Lakes Seed Com Company. The club is preparing to select new officers for 1990-91 year and planning to send a delegate to the Michigan State Convention in Muskegon in June and the national convention in St. Louis, Mo., in July. The Dean and Viola Cunningham 50th wed­ ding anniversary open house will be held at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday, March 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. Last week this column mistakenly reported that March 24 was Sunday. Dick Estep is under treatment for complica­ tions after knee surgery. Lakewood United Methodist Church plans to have a new organ installed late in March. Last week, the short wail around the old organ was removed and the organ and the piano rearranged to make room for the new instrument. The new organ is the result of a year of fun­ draisers held by the Organ Committee. There will still be a few fundraisers to raise the last few dollars needed for the organ. The Organ Committee hopes to sell Geogia Vidalia onions again this spring and still has chocolate bars for sale. • . I l 1 The third 1990 Lakewood Community Combined Lenten Service was held Sunday evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church. An organ and piano prelude was played by Eleanors Pierce and Marilyn Oaks. They also played for group singing and a special duet during the service. Brent Ekardt was fee sound operator and the host pastor was fee Rev. Ward Pierce. The Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church was fee speaker. There were 171 peo­ ple at fee service. Light refreshments were served later. Next week’s Lakewood Combined Lenten Service, sponsored by the Ministerial Association, will be at Christian Reformed Church, 620 Sixth Ave., in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Ben Ridder will be fee host pastor and the Rev. Ward Pierce will be the speaker. Refreshments will be served following the sermon. Four Ben Franklin stamp collection clubs at Woodland School recently completed a con­ test called “Every Stamp Has a Story.” Each student received a stamp with a famous person or event or object on h. The stamp was to he pasted on a piece of paper, and during the library period, the student looked up the person, event or thing and wrote a story about what was on the stamp. In Mrs. Storms' club, the first-place prize was won by Paul Numinen, writing on Knuie Rockne. Second place was won by Angela Blair, who wrote about George Washington. Third place was won by Kendra Mesecar, whose subject was Franklin D. Roosevelt. In Mrs. Quigley’s club, prizes were won by Heather Smith, writing about Harriet Tubnum; Charmain Ridge, writing about Cape. James Cook; and Jamie Clem, writing about Albert Einstein. Mrs. VanLannen’s club winners were Erin Gilderaleeve, who wrote about Thomas Jef­ ferson; Cory Frizzel, who wrote about Babe Ruth; and Talitha Dunklee, who wrote about the Liberty Bell. Miss Kehnle’s winners were Colin Randall, with a story about Eleanor Roosevelt; Mary Heyboer, with a story about dogwood; and Rachel Duits, wife a story abotu Abraham Lincoln. The prizes were books provided by the U.S. Postal Service on ships, creatures of the sea and Winter Olympics, all containing pictures of related stamps. Every student who entered the contest received an envelope wife three stamps of presidents for the next contest which is “My Collection of President Stamps." The stamp collectors’ box at fee Woodland Post Office needs stamps. Please drop off any extra cancelled stamps for these young collec­ tors when you stop by fee post office. Hastings High prom meeting set for next Wednesday night All parents of juniors at Hastings High School who would like io help wife the 1990 Junior/Senior Prom are invited to fee High School Library for a parem/student meeting, Wednesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. For information contact Connie Hinderach at 948-4409. PUBLIC HEARING for BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 7:00 P.M. BUDGET HEARING: The Baltimore Township Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 1990/91 Budget during a special meeting of the Board at the Township Hall. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection prior to the meeting at the residence of the Township Clerk. DUST CONTROL: Also, there will be a representative from Liquid Dust Control at the meeting who will explain the services his company of­ fers and answer any questions. Any Township resident who cannot at­ tend this meeting but is interested in purchasing dust control at ap­ proximately $40 per 100 ft., should notify the Township Clerk prior to the meeting. Other items to be discussed at this meeting include a TOWNSHIP MILLAGE REQUEST FOR ROADS, the TOWNSHIP HALL, and the 1990 CENSUS. The public is encouraged to attend. Teddie Soya, Clerk BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 4502 Davidson Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9304 th* Harting* Country Club be recommended for approval for them to hold a gaming night on April 2, with about o 100 people from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 o.m. Jock Warner, representative for the Country Club wo» present and explained what they were doing. Yeos: Cusack. Jasperse. Spencer, Watson. While, Brower, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Watson, supported by Spencer that the January Police report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. • Mayor Gray stated that those who were plann­ ing on attending the Legislative Conference in Lan­ sing on Wednesday. March 28. to let the City Clerk know. Moved by White, supported by Watson the resolution Authorizing Filing of "Notice of Intent to issue an Obligation" be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign the Notice of intent to issue an Februory 26. 1990 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall. Hartings, Michigan on Monday. Februory 26. 1990, ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present a1 roll call: Cusack. Jaspers*. Spencer. Watson, White. Brower. Campbell. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the excuse of Esther Walton be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jasperse that th* minutes of the Februory 12. meeting be ap­ proved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices Read: Akio Salt................ . ..$2,799.70 Mich. Mun league WC. ...9,892.00 Mich. Mun Prop Pool............................................. Moved by Whit*, supported by Brower that the above invoke* be approved a* rood. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Brower, White, Watson. Spencer. Jasperse, Cusack. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the letter of February 2, from W W Engineering ond Science, Inc. suggesting a method where develop­ ment request* can be reviewed by a professional planner at little or no cost to the City be referred to the Planning Commission. Yea*: All. Absent: One. Carried. borrow $35,000 from the Michigan Deportment of Transportation Aeronautics Commission for the new terminal building. The chy ond County both approved soid resolution* and Intent* for $17,500 Carried. elected ond appointed official* bo allowed to at­ tend the Region > meeting in Sturgis on Wednes­ day, April 4. with necessary expenses, and those wait until the YMCA elected thek naw members to Ml. Absent: Walton. Carried. the request from Lawrence J. Sauer American Sharon Vkkery, Gty Clerk Commission. do anything different there than In the part. Yea*: Campbell. Brewer, White. Watson. Spencer. Jo*por*e, Cusack. Abrorrt: Walton. Carried. Public Hearing held to receive input on the Citv's application for a Rural Economic Grant. Joe Rahn Exocuttvo Director of the JEDC wa* present and ex­ plained the Rural Economic Development Strategy Grant which h for $12,000 with the City * match to bo $1,500 and $1.500 from JEDC in-kind. There wa* dilions of a certain mortgage which wo* mad* on th* 9th day of July. 1986. by DONNA SEARLES, a* Mortgagor to FWST COMMUNITY FEDERAL OtSNT UNION, a credit union organised and exirting under the law* of the United State*, a* Mortgagee, -------- J- » -4____ < L. . ond State of Michigan in Uber 436 of Record*. Page W2, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo and unpaid on the date hereof S31,564.15 principal and interest at 10% per annum, and no suit or pro­ ceeding* ot law or in equity having been instituted the resolution authorising the JEDC to apply for •ia nm k. --------- j--------- ■ » mortgage contained having beco< reason of such default. son. White. Brower, Campbell. Abeent: Walton. Carried. Coundlporson Watson stated that there would April, 1 WO. ol one-thirty o'doch In the afternoon at the «Mt door of the Courthouse In the City Of Hotting*. State of Michigan, that being the place of tot with the City. Ordtotanca *230 road. An ordinance clarifying highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premise* hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due ond unpaid upon raid mortgage, together with interest to date of sale ond legal cost* ord expenses, including the at­ torney foe allowed by tow, ond also any sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary io protect Its interest In the premises, which promises are described a* siuate In the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described a* follow*, to-wil: Lot* 5 and 6 ol Shady Height* according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Lfcer 3 ol Plats on page 37. The period of redemption will be six month* from date of solo unless determined abandoned in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case sent: One. Carried. White that the Fire Chief bo authorised to complete specs and lake blds on a new city pumper as recommended by the Finance Committee. Yoos: All. Abeent: One. Carried. and Manning Commission on the City* portion of the Barry County Recreation Mon in the Council Chambers on March 5, and Special Council Moved by Brower, supported by White that the Doted: March 2. 1WO EARLY. LENNON. FOX, THOMPSON, PETERS * CROCKER 900 Comer ica Building Kalatoazoo Ml 49007 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engel*, one of it* Attorney* (3/29) Yeas: AU. Absent: Ono. Carried. lifter and tot football. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the Local Governing Body Resolution for Gaming NEED A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN WE CAN LEND A HAND! LOANS FOR ANY REASON ANY SEASON! f ir SEE US! ME M HI M FDIl m m ANK OF ASTINGS 12850 241 W. State Street Chief Noonday Road HASTINGS GUN LAKE 945-3437 792-4406 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 Maple Valley, Middleville head All-County basketball team Three players which helped Maple Valley capture the SMAA championship and two Middleville players who led that team to its first district title in seven years head the 1990 Banner-Reminder All-County Basketball Team. The Lions, whose 18-4 mark topped all county schools, had three players named to the first two squads while Hastings also had three. Middleville and Lakewood each had two players honored. Heading the first team is Shaun Thompson of Maple Valley, the leading scorer in the mid-Michigan area. Joining him on the first team are Middleville's Corey Dean and Jason Pranger, Darrin Hyde of Lakewood and Hastings* Tom Vos. Maple Valley had two players on the second team in Scott Casteele and Jason Hoefler as did Hastings with Nick Williams and Scott Hubbert. Lakewood’s Steve Barker rounds out the second team. The exploits of Thompson easily head the first team. He led the Lions in scoring (32.6), rebounding (9.5), steals (57), free throw percentage (82). A two-time All-SMAA performer, Thomp­ son twice poured in a county-high 41 points and 17 times scored 30 or more points in a game. Four times Maple Valley scored over 100 points in a game with Thompson, a 6-3 senior, averaging 36.8 in that stretch. “He has been an outstanding basketball player in our program," Lion coach Jerry Reese said. “He did it all for us." Dean and Pranger helped the Trojans win their own district this season. Dean averaged 22.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists in being named to the All-O-K Blue team. The 6-3 senior hit 46 percent from the floor and 75 percent from the line. Pranger, only a junior, averaged 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds while hitting 50 per­ cent from the floor and 80 percent from the line. Pranger also made the O-K Blue team. Hastings' Vos made the transition from the team's sixth man a year ago to first team All­ Twin Valley this year. The 6-2 senior averag­ ed 12.8 points and 3.8 rebounds while hitting 51 percent from die field and 71 percent from the tine. Vos added 41 assists and 39 steals while hitting 19 of 42 three-pointers. “He did well for us,” Hastings coach Den­ ny O’Mara said. "He had to play inside which is not his natural position, but he had some big games for us." Lakewood's Hyde was voted the team's MVP aad was a second team All-Capital Cir­ cuit pick. The 6-2 senior and three-year letter­ winner averaged 17 points aad seven re­ bounds per game while hitting 55 percent of his field goals and 69 percent of his free throws. Hyde added 35 steals and 47 assists. “He’s also our best defensive player," Lakewood coach Mike Macias said. "He had an excellent year, his third on varsity. He really worked on his game and came on as a leader." Juniors Hoefler and Casteele combined with Thompson to lead the Lions to a league championship. Hoefler, a fine three-sport athlete, averaged 16 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Casteele chipped in 12.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Williams and Hubbert had fine years n they joined the Saxon varsity for the first time. Williams, a 6-1 junior, was named second team All-Twin Valley after averaging 12.4 points and 6.4 rebounds. He hit 73 percent of his free throws and 46 percent (32 of69) from three-point range. He also added 23 assists. Hubbert, a senior who missed last season with a broken ankle, came on to average 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds while leading the team with 41 three-pointers. A fine threesport athlete, Hubbert has gained some type of all-league mention in football, baseball and basketball. Lakewood's Barker averaged 12 points, two rebounds, three assists and three streak. A second-team All-Capital Circuit pick. Barker hit 52 three-pointers and connected on 74 percent of his free throws. Men’s softball meeting April 1 A meeting for all teams interested in play­ ing in the Hastings Mens Softball Association will be held Sunday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Shaun Thompson Corey Dean Jason Pranger Tom Vos Darrin Hyde Jason Hoefler Scott Casteele Nick Williams Riverbend Golf Course. Any team wishing to play in the league in 1990 must be represented at the meeting. Sports • • • at a glance •’pnut ». tsodi yrynerf nrrlt rfvij Something lost for baseball He was naive, he realizes that now. But that could be forgiven because he was just a kid. He was your stereotype pre-teenager. He hated school, be continually waged war against his brothers and sister and he was perfectly happy in the same shirt and ratty pair of jeans three days in a row. For him, life’s biggest concern was getting his allowance on time. Like any youngster the boy had a multitude of interests, but the one cons­ tant was sports. Any sport. When the leaves turned colors he dragged his foot­ ball out and punted it around the yard. When the snows came he turned to basketball, occasionally shoveling off a nearby pond for rough and tumble hockey games. And then there was baseball. There was something unique about baseball that separated it from other sports. Played admist the splendor of spring, baseball combines individual talent with the need for teamwork. To the youngster no sport ever ap­ proached the wonders which baseball holds. The kid remembers begging nickr* from his mother to buy treasured paz'- > of baseball cards. He remembers the long hours his father spent in the front yard hitting fly balls and hot grounders to the youngster. And the countless Saturday afternoons spent in front of the television watching the usually woeful Tigers. Professional ballplayers were like Gods to the kid. Who cared about being a doctor or fireman? If the youngster could have been granted one wish in life he would have spent it playing second base at Tiger Stadium. To the youngster, major leaguers were idols. He dreamed of being Al Kaline, Mickey Mantle or Willie Mays. Geez, even trading places with Ray Oyler wouldn’t have been bad. The chance to wear the cream white jersey with the old English D stitched in the upper lefthand comer would have been pure heaven. Ballplayers were kings. They paraded around the entire country in front of millions of adoring fans doing what the boy could only do in his front yard or in the barren lot next door. Quite simply, the boy looked at baseball as the perfect world. But gradually the youngster grew up and his perspective changed. He entered the working world and quickly learned the value of a paycheck. He learned all about the competition of finding a job only to begin looking for a better one. He learned about greed, both on his own part and on the side of the employer. It was a simple yet hard lesson, one which the boy saw repeated over and over again. The employee grabs for all the money his bank account can take and the employer doesn't want to dish out a nickel more than he has to. Nothing enmpi rated about that scenario. seen that lesson spread all over the sports pages and he knows some thin thread And he wonders this time if the thread It’s the fourth time in his lifetime the person has seen his sport of kings ripped apart by a strike. Oh, you say it was a lockout this time? Does it really matter? The boy-turned-adult has lost much of his naivety and can now see both sides of the argument. Ballplayers see the owners becoming billionaires and they want their share of the loot. Fair enough. Largely because of millions of attitudes like the aforemen­ tioned boy, there appears to ample money for everyone. On the other hand, owners claim ballplayers should have to prove jremselves before they get their stare of the pie. And that's fine too. Who among us started out in their profession making the big dough? Moot people start out at the bottom of the heap and advance only if they're any good. The boy-turned-adult fully understands this and somehow baseball, its participants and the hierarchy don't Anyone who does a job deserves to be paid a decent salary, By the same token, one ofthe inescapable facts of life is that there are employers and there are employees and that employers make more money. What hurts the most is seeing the bla­ tant greed on both sides. Neither side cares about the fans or there wouldn't be this mess. It's naive to dunk baseball isn’t a huge moneymaker and that both sides are only in it to pocket the elusive buck. The boy followed baseball because he loved it. He loved the ballplayers, he loved spending as much time as possible playing it and he loved watching it. The boy-tumed-aduh sees bow money and greed can wreck the very fabric of that love. It doesn't matter that he realizes how greed is an everyday part of all our lives. Sure, the players are back and soon the turnstyles will be clicking and everyone will be back making money. The boy is way beyond realizing that it’s silly to look at baseball any other way. At least he keeps telling himself that. And one day he might believe it. Hastings spring sports to open Four Hastings spring sports teams will open their respective seasons April 10. The baseball and softball teams play al Ionia at 4:30 p.m. The teams' home openers are scheduled for April 12 against Otsego. The golf team is also busy by hosting Ionia on April 10 while the tennis team also hosts Ionia. The boys track team gets a jump on the other teams by running in the Western Michigan meet this Saturday at 10 a.m. The boys and girls teams travel to the Grand Valley meet on March 29. The first home track meet is April 21 in the Hastings Relays. [ Sports Bowling Results Thursday Augeb McDonald's 0 70-42: Stefanos 68-44; Barry Co. Real Estate 62-50; Key Cleaning Services 58W-53W; Clays 53tt-5OW; Hastings Mutual 48-64; Hastings Bowl 45-63; McDonalds I 35-73. High Games and Series - C. Carr 177; C. Cuddahee 173; S. Neymeiyer 166; D. Snider 175; B. Moody 175; P. Varney 154; B. Huss 135; C. Williams 93; L. Stamm 180; B. Ranguette 176; R. Haight 179; D. Snyder 187-511; T. Greenfield 168; T. Allerding 145; B. Cantrell 169; K. Barnum 170; D. Brooks 170-500; S. Rose 170; E. Gray 153; D. Howell 138. Sunday Mixed Holy Rollers 6416-43 'A; Pin Busters 63V4-44I6; Sandbaggers 63%-40!6; Gutter­ dusters 60-48: We Don't Care 58-50; Hooter Crew 57-51; Alley Cats 57-51; Really Rottcns 55-53; Chug A Lugs 54V4-53W; Die Hards 52-56; Married w/Children 52-56: Get Along Gang 52-52; Middlelakers 50*6-57M; Green­ backs 50-58; Ogdenites 48’6-59*6; Wanderers 46*6-61 W; Thundcrdogs 46-62; Misfits 37*6-706. Womens High Game and Series - M. Bowman 152: R. Prior 174: P. Miller 182; D. Oliver 212-541; M. Coon 132; T. Pennington 177; D. VanCampen 187-501; D. Kelley 216-571: R. Rine 195-507; D. Haight 169. Mens High Game and Series - b. Cantrell 182: D. Smith 163: R. Sv ift 164; J. Woodard 237-542; M Snyder ISO-544; B. Drayton 221-574: M. Tilley 193: R. Little 191: R. Hughes 167; D. Welsch 211-533: G Sutliff 180; C. Haywood 198: R. Ogden 186-515; R Ogden 212; T. Hyatt 216-532; C. Wilson 193-507. Thursday Twisters B.D.S., Inc. 78-30; The Pink Poodles 59-49; Andrus Chevrolet 59-49; Geukes Market 57-51; Tom’s Market 53-55; Hastings Mutual 49-59; Century 21-Czinder 48-60; T's Funland Day Care 44-64; Bowman Refrigera­ tion 44-64; Goodwill Dairy 42-66. High Game • A. Czinder 155; D. Kelley 187; C. Nichols 182; N. Taylor 177; L. Myers 177; T. Alexander 167; C. Wallace 151; P. Coykendall 150; N. Mesecar 152; S. Knickerbocker 179; G. Wilson 163; L. Col­ vin 174; B. Steele 153; P. Guy 166; C. Hawkins 174; J. Hurless 182; J. Gasper 174; S. Baum 149; S. Bachelder 179; D. Staines 176; P. Wright 178. High Games ami Series - 187-518; N. Taylor 167-465; L. Myers 177-458; S. Knickerbocker 179-459; G. Wilson 163-472; P. Guy 166-456; J. Gasper 174-468; D. Staines 176492; P. Wright 178451. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 676446: Nashville Locker 676-446; Varney's Stables 646476; Valley Realty 6448; Lifestyles 59-53; Geukes Mkt. 57-55; Hair Care Center 546-576; Welton's Heating 51-61; Handy's Shirts 506-616; Easy Rollers 48-64; DeLong s Bait 456-666; Friendly Home Parties 43-69. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 223-214-583; T. Christopher 190-541. E. Virassee 183482; S. Pennington 184408; O. Oris 172473; S. Drake 170468; S Knickerbocker 163453; S. Brimmer 158441; V. Miller 173441; C. Watson 154424; C. Miles 138-364; L. Barnum 201 • E. Mesecar 186; F. Schneider 171: S. Nolen 165; A. Welton 164; R. Roby tj2; s Breitner 162; M. Dull 160; R. Kuempcl 160; M. Reichard 166: D. Lawrence 158: B. Johnson 156. Mouday Mixers Superior Seafoods 6044; Miller Carpets 6044; Andras of Hairinp 5945; Deweys Atao Body 57W46W; Miller Real Estate 3349; Friends 54W49W; Pioneer Apenmem 34-50; Cinder Drugs 51-53; Michelob 4935; Fenrllp, 48-56; Music Center 47-57; Sir N Her 46M-57W; Girrbechs 45-59; HtituigB Bow) 41*4-62 High Gaw and Serta-N. Morgan 176; I. Ogden IM; D. Larsen 200; L. Kelley 167; IL Kuempel 173; C. Jenkin. 162; D. Kelley 192-333; M. Young 181; V. Carr 209; W. Main 160; P. Wilson 167; J. Mercer 201; B. Hathaway 174; B. Eckert 176; M. Kill 183; D. James 166; H. Service 173; Y. Marklev 161; K. Colvin 183; L. Haiue 195; F. Girrbach 180 Womens City tournament held The Hastings Womens Bowling Association held its Annual City Tournament March 17-18 at Hastings Bowl. B.D.S. Inc. are the City Champions. This team rolled a 3196 (including handicap) to win the trophies. Members are Karen Sutfin. Marge Smith, Nancy Taylor, Claire Nichols and Shirlee Vandenberg. Nashville Auto, Firecrackers, Kent Oil. Handys Shirts, Pink Poodles, Good Time Piz­ za, Hair Care Center and Wehons Heating are also teams that placed. The Doubles Champions arc Sandra Bachelder and Donna Stains. The trophy winner for the Singles Event was won by Montiel Dull. Actual High Team game was rolled by Kent Oil Company, and the Actual High Game of 258 was rolled by Kary Becker. SCOREBOARD Haatlap YMCA-Yutah CeundTs 3 an 3 Bataetbal Team Superette. Neils las... Nichols........ W-L 9-1 .8-2 .8-2 .1-2 Archies............ Over the Hill. Garrisons........ Acme Hackers..................................................4-6 TPs Gans............................................................ 5-7 Peoples Court................................................... 2-8 Congers.............................................................. 2-8 Sparterines.......................................................(RO Winter YMCA Wosntua VoMeyteM Team W-L L.O. Livestock............................................... 18-3 Weight Training/Viatec................................ 15-6 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 13-8 Hastings Mutual..............................................12-9 Ray James Electromechanical.....................6-15 McDonalds...................................................... 6-15 Hastings Bowl................................................ 2-16 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Call us to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 — Page 13 Former Hastings star Mark Brown ends collegiate playing days by Sieve Vedder Sports Editor He watched the kids race up and down the court with ihc enthusiasm inherent only to small children and a vast sense of emptiness enveloped him. As as sal patiently on the Ball State gym floor waiting for the bus which would whisk he and his Western Michigan teammates back to Kalamazoo. Mark Broun realized for the first lime the end was close. Though the schedule said two more games. Brown wasn't fooled. After 143 high school and collegiate games, the finality of it all was staring him square in the face. “I guess that’s the first time I was reflec­ tive," Brown admits now. reclining in a chair in the J-Ad Graphics conference room. "That’s when I realized I was playing basket­ ball because I loved it. I mean, that’s my life — it’s intrinsic in me. It’s a great part of what defines my life." In terms of basketball, there can be no argu­ ment Brown has enjoyed quite a life. From that January night back in 1982 when he made his Hastings varsity debut as a freshman to the night three weeks ago when the career of­ ficially ended at Toledo, Brown has furthered his reputation as the best basketball player this area has ever produced. It was an outstanding if not controversial basketball career which captured and kept the attention of an entire community. A career which saw Brown become the state's second all-time leading scorer, saw Michigan State outbid 150 other colleges for his services, and saw Brown endure a messy divorce from the Spanan program to score over 1,000 points al Western Michigan. It was a career which Mark Brown can now say he looks back upon with fewer mixed emotions than one might expect. "All in all 1 don't have any regrets of my efforts or the accomplishments," Brown says. "You can’t get greedy. You can bog down in that stuff and it’ll affect your play. "I enjoyed my 2% years at Western. I’ve accomplished many things I'm proud of. I would have liked more team success, but let’s be honest, we were lacking in talent. I think maybe we were overachievers to make some of the games what they were. "Maybe we shouldn't have been in some of them, and that’s a credit to us that we could be in the games we were." The Western Michigan experience conclud­ ed a remarkable decade-long odyssey which began in Hastings' 13th game of the 1981-82 season with Brown’s recall to the Saxon varsi­ ty. He played well as a freshman, averaging 12.4 points in 10 games, but, although the ef­ fort was certainly promising, nobody could have predicted what lay ahead. Brown blossomed his next year, setting a stale record for sophomores by averaging 38.2 points and establishing a new Saxon single game scoring mark with a 58-point ef­ fort against Coldwater in the season finale. But hb sophomore year only scratched the surface of four outstanding yean at Hastings. Brown plunged ahead his next year, averaging 36.7 points while gaining a state-wide reputa­ tion as one of the top players in Michigan. His senior year was nothing less than phenomenal. Bolstered by additional games after winning district and regional titles in the state tournament. Brown chased Jay Smith of Mio AllSable for leadership on the all-time scoring list. Brown, who finished third in the Mr. Basketball voting, wound up with 969 points to eclipse the stale’s all-time single season scoring mark, bin fell 52 shy of mat­ ching Smith’s all-time record of 2,841 points. The season helped Brown conclude his prep career with a 34.4 per game average in 81 games. Though Smith scored 52 more points than Brown, be accomplished it in 17 more games. Despite the obviously impressive numbers. Brown admits he never cared about scoring averages and records — not a: Hartings or Hastings native Mark Brown recently concluded his Western Michigan basketball career by scoring over 1,000 points to rank 16th on the all-time Bronco scoring list. 1M6H Mlchigen State 25 INMIWnfomMIcMgw 18 7W1H tMMOWerttm MlcNyn 23 mgtt later & Western Michigan. "I’ve never been caught up in numbers," he says. "You just play the game and do what you do and the numbers just happen." The next step was selecting a college from a list of 150. The choices were narrowed to Northwestern, Kansas, Michigan and Michigan State with the Spartans and Jud Heathcote eventually winning out. Brown says he was aware of the debate whether he was a major college player. But after attending several of the select NIKE camps, playing on top AAU teams and knock­ ing heads with NBA players Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas and Mark Aguirre during sum­ mer scrimmages at Jenison Fieldhouse, Brown says he knew what to expect playing at Michigan Stale. "1 was fortunate. 1 wasn’t like many players who came from a rural community who didn’t have the opportunities I had," Broryn says, “h was a spatial situation. There was no shock, no thinking ‘My God, they're much better than me.'" Hr time al Michigan Stale Maned innocrady enough with Brom playing in 23 of the Spanan’ 31 garnet while avenging 2.3 pout in wen tnaMen of action. The good nepxt, however, didn’t leaf Detpir pniae front hit aaeieuro coachn oa Brown’, play, Heathcote elected k) play other people that leaving Brom with a muchdnieithed role. He qait the Spattam before the lewn'i exhihitioa opener with foe Soviet Union and withdrew front reboot. The move didn’t th well with Headreote, who wat to upeet be wouldn't releaae Brom from hts reboienhip. After totting dtroogh hie optiom. Brom eventually landed al Wotero Michigan. Even today Brom approadm the abject of Michigan Stale carefully. But baaed oa Itahcote'e reputation of being an offcaaivenreded, guatd-orieaaed coach -ntahiatrl with the proauge of the Big Tea, Brom atiil mat recent guett lua deciaion to anead MSU. ’’At the time I made the deeitioa I thought a waa the beat place for ma," he aaya. “ObVioualy I want aaiafied with my role after my freahman year. I had played well at the Hl, even by the tiain—’ coneeanm, but Jud chooae to go with another player. •T fob I waa being aacrifkxd unrraanaahly. I didn't foel I wae beiag neared evenly." Brom admire it took a loag bare before the decitioo to nanefcr reared coaafonabiy. He rildowririll. "k was like a breath of fresh air," Brown No. I offemivc optic*. He responded by yo*r ot WosBecw, however. February, Brow*, stowed by foul trouble. Brow* says. ■iaroMof playiag tiros. "Il was the most rewarding saaaoa because of all the tough thingsthan hypanad,*' ■droits Brown, who won't criticise Donawaid for any of hfe pesaoand roovea. "You cannot foah the coach," Brown says. players. School Board continued from pogo 1 School. — A 1990 Buick Le Sabre from General Motors Corp, and Andrus Chevrolet-Buick Announcing Inc. to be used in the high school’s automo­ tive! program. — $500 from Lawrence and Sandra Englchart for unspecified educational pro­ grams at Northeastern Elementary. • Several student groups received approval for upcoming trips. Two received approval in principle, the first step of the permission process, while other two received final ap­ proval. The Youth in Government group, which plans to be in Lansing from April 10 to 14, received final approval, as did Project Close­ Up students, who will be in Washington D.C. April 29 to May 5. Receiving initial permission were the Bus­ iness Professionals of America club, which intends to have members at the national leadership conference in Minneapolis April 27 B minor champs "When I left (Michigan State) I wasa little embarrassed," Brown says. "I felt I still had a lot to prove. 1 didn't have the chance to pro­ ve myself at Michigan State. "I walked around before my first game at Western for a year and a half. I felt awkward, like I had to prove myself." That awkwardness didn’t leave until the first two minutes of Brown's debut against Northern Illinois. He hit a three-pointer on his "People can spend all their time worrying about the coach and 1 never did that, even with Jud. Donewald made his decisions and that's what you're supposed to do as a coach." After all Brown has accomplished at the Division I level, he realizes there are still those critics who point out his feats weren’t done in the Big Ten or another conference supposedly superior to the Mid-American. Brown shrugs at such talk. “There is no doubt in my mind 1 can play against anyone," he says. “I'm not saying I’m better, but I can play with anyone. I’ve proven I can play against good players." He realizes, however, that merely playing against and excelling are two different mat­ ters. Brow* admits he wouldn't have been a 20-point a game scorer at a Big Ten school, but critics who point that out don’t faze Brown. “Not at all," he says. "If you go around 22MJ — Girls and boys basketball uniforms and supplies worth $2,895 from the Hartings Athletic Boosters for Hastings Middle K.C. Bobicks, champions of the Hastings YMCA B minor mens basketball league: (front row) G. McKee, T. Newsted, G. Newsted (back) D. Schils, S.Smith. R. Hisey, N. Hughes. Missing J. Arnold. choose Western Michigan, but he didn't feel secure until be was again playing basketball Something New at ... (frig Mank - NO ANNUAL FEE - to 30. The Educational Travel Club likewise received initial permission for its trip to Cedar Point amusement park May 12 and 13. • The eighth grade English textbook presented to the board at the February meeting has been adopted. • The next regular board meeting will be April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Pleasantview Elem­ entary. NEWS NEWS Around town or around the world — your Hastings City Bank MasterCard or Visa is your key to worldwide credit. All that convenience, backed by a bank right here in your own hometown! “Bring Your Credit Cards Home” to ... of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Soccer champs The Blanco Furniture team, champions of the Hastings YMCA adult in­ door soccer league: (front) Frank Wilkey. Doug Berg. Judith Church. Clude Swanson (back) Jose Blanco. Joe Lukasiewicz. Keith Vandenburg. Rick Fay. BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Sank iSi Safe and Sound FDIC lender Hastings • Middleville • Caledonia • Bellevue • Nashville �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 Sneak preview of summer lasts only briefly An old saying about how Michigan's weather can change so quickly might have been recalled by many last week. Temperatures in the early part of the week broke records, as they hovered in the high 70s and brought out such spring-like signs as robins, children and crocuses. However, by Friday the temperatures had started to dip and they went into the 20s Sunday night and Monday morning. A series of weekend snow showers left white stuff on the ground where it had started to look green by last Thursday. Temperatures remained cool as the start of spring began officially on Tuesday, but most of the snow had melted by Wednesday rooming. Shown here are several photographs that capture the opposites in climate that were experienced during an unpredicabie week. The purpie and whMe orowm al Want Elementary School In Middieville began to bloom with the werm weather iaat week. Some of these kids lest week discarded their jackets while getting on the swings because of the warm weather. Smiling and swlnlng are (from left) Brandon Belson, Harper Castelein, Katie Castelein, Aaron LaLone, Alec Belson and Missy laLone, holding Truly Castelein in the swing at right. High water and flooding almost always are a part of spring in Michigan. The dam halfway between Middleville and Hastings on the Thomapple River is wide open here, releasing the water like a spout in an overfilled pitcher. With temperatures in the 70s, Randy Schipper starts work early on his suntan. He and co-worker Randy Feenstra were surveying one day last week at the comer of West State Road and Broadway in Hastings. The balmy spring weather came to an unweclome halt last weekend when big, fat snowflakes were covering the landscape with white again. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Middleville — In Lake Odessa— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drakes Market Plus Eberhard Felpausch Cinders Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug's Market Svoboda's Grocery Todd's Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoors Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carls Market In Nashville — Charlies Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart In Delton Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch In Freeport— IL~ oc Rr ,I*S a Our Village General Store cj In Dowling — Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Others — Joes Grocery. Wayland Sav-Way Mini Mart. Vermontville Weick's Food Town. Shelbyville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek ^2® surest signs spring last week was the appearance of children on playgrounds. These three youngsters were wearing warmer ap­ parel last Friday than they had been earlier In the week, when temperatures got as high as a record 79 degrees. Birth Announcements: IT’S A BOY Patrick and Jayne Weller of Fenton, Ml are pleased to announce the birth of Super Bowl Baby, Nathan Christopher, January 28. 1990 at McPherson Hospital in Howell, Mi. Time: 9:41 a.m., 7 lbs. 8 ozs., 21 inches. Nathan has a terrific 2 year old brother named Mat­ thew. Their proud grandparents arc John and Barbara Fritz and Raymond and Mary Weller, all of Hastings. Christopher James, bom to Jim and Angel Case of Dowling March 15. Time: 3:35 p.m. at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Proud grandparents are Ms. Shirley Hamish and Dennis and Connie Case. Bom March 12 to Stephen and Debra Meisenbach of Hastings. Time: 6:53 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. M oz. Bom March 13 to Craig and Tamara Cherry of Hastings. Time: 10:22 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 ozs. Steven and Cynthia While of Hastings are pleased to announce the birth of their son. Christopher Glen, March 15. 5:19 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs.. and was 20” long. Proud grandparents are Glendon and Betty Curtis of Woodland and Win and Elaine Steward of Hastings. Proud greatgrand­ mothers arc Mrs. Lucy Classic of Woodland and Mrs. Ina Colvin of Hastings. Bom March 20 to David and Jacqueline Treadwell of Hastings. Time: 9:48 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. Born March 20 to Robert Koehl and Macleah Dykstra of Hastings. Time: 8:27 a.m. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 ozs. IT’S A GIRL Bom Feb. 15, 1990 at 7:40 p.m. at Darrell Army Community Hospital in Killeen, Texas. Parents are Richard and Kimberlcc Brooks. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 12% ozs. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huss of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner of Lake Odessa. Bonnie Tobias of Wayland and Mr. Richard Brook of Marshall. Shyanne Danielle Mays bom March 14 at 4:34 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Dan and Tonya Mays of Nashville. Also welcomed home by her sisters Casey and Kara. Grand­ parents arc: Jean Smith of Irons. Louise Danenberg of Lake Odessa, and Ron Smith of Vermontville. Leslie Rae Pumford born March 5 at But­ terworth Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and is 19 inches long. Parents arc Wayne and Patti Pumford of Hastings. She is welcomed home by her sister. Leah. Bom March 12 to Mark and Stacey Shantz of Hastings. Time: 7:58 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 714 ozs. Bom March 15 to Gary and Gina Reid of Nashville. Time: 3:07 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Born March 19 to Timothy and Tracy Keeler of Hastings. Time: 6:43 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 11M ozs. Born March 14 to Danny and Tanya Mays of Nashville. Time: 4:34 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 ozs. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 22, 1990 — Page 15 CHARITY DRIVE continued from page 3 Merchants have given to the coupon books, donated raffle prizes totalling from SSOO to SI,000 and helped in many other ways. J "Evep'thing we do, merchants give us great discounts," he said, adding that Pizza Hut will supply pizza for a party, at cost, and J-Ad Graphics has given a discount on raffle tickets. Businesses that have given money for the drive include Beebe s Shoe Repair, Hastings Fiberglass and Andros Chevrolet-Buick. "Merchants are constantly being hit with Teachers landscaping Habitat house requests, Donate to this, donate to that.’ We understand their situation. And yet they've sort of made a commitment to donate every year." After 25 yean as an organized union in In five years, the community has given $30,000 to the two annual drives. "Last year, we took $10,000 out of the community for charity, but our kids worked their tails off to get money," said Christopher. "They're constantly thinking of creative ways to come up with things for people to buy so people feel they get something out of it. Without community support, we'd never be able to do this." Without the students' work, Love Inc. may have closed. Or at least the agency would have had io scale back its work, said Director Steve Reid. The $7,000 from the students made up a little over a quarter of Love's budget last year. "1 can’t imagine how we would have done last year without that money. Without that, we wouldn't be doing what we're doing now. It definitely made a difference," said Reid. "It's been fantastic. They're doing a great job." Although Christopher said he doesn't want the charity drive to look like it's an arm of Brian Gibson does his rendition of Great Balls of Fire. Barry County, the Hastings Education Asso­ ciation has decided to plant something permanent in honor of its silver anniversary. On April 28, HEA members will pull out their work boots, pul ou garden gloves and rake, Aovel, plant aad seed their way to the beautification of Barry County's first Habitat for Humanity house. The association is providing funding and labor io landscape the Wilson Street house that was completed by volunteers late last fall. The house has been occupied by JoAnn Banning, and her children, Rob, Heidi and Heather, since Christmastime. "HEA wanted io do a community project in celebration of 25 years as an organiza­ tion," said Southeastern teacher Cindy Wilcox. "This seemed to be very appropri­ ate." The Banning children attend Hastings schools. Their mother worked as an aide at the school and is now attending school to earn a caching degree, said Wilcox. As a special assignment, students in Ed Domke's ornamental horticulture class at the high school each developed their own land* scaping plans for the house. They will now collectively develop a final design, which the HEA members will use. "Students then will teach us as far as the planting of the trees and planting of the seeds, so it’s a new t .vist on education," said Wilcox. . . S?*d*fl** h “• ornamental horttcufture class M Hastings High School explain landscaping drawings to HEA president Bruce Krueger. Shown here with Krueger are (from left) Kkt Hooten, Samantha Opoteki. Rob Cartoon end Derek McClelard. Love Inc. of Barry County, he wants people to know that money from the students' effort stays here. "Hunger and homelessness is a very serious problem right here in Bany County. Most people don't realize that there are many people who live in the streets right here in Hastings. Mr. BeBeau (former assistant principal) told me about a Hawings undent two yean ago who lived in an abandoned car. That's very sad." FINANCIAL FOCUS 4r. Mar* D. Christensen ol Edward D. J ones & Ca Meet Gennie, Fannie and Freddie Anyone who has spent lime in the military knows that everything has a special name. MASH was a hospital before it was a televi­ sion series. That’s how the government operates — often giving funny names to serious things. Take, for example, Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These arc the names of three fairly basic government-backed bonds whose names sound like those of three Texas cheerleaders. If you can stop laughing, look at these unusually named investments as a sim­ ple way to earn safe, dependable income. To begin with, Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are abbreviations, of sons, for the Government National Mortgage Association, the Federal National Mortgage Association, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association, respectively. Each provides individuals the opportunity to invest in pools of mortgages purchased by the government or its agencies. Fannie Maes and Freddie Macs are issued by government agencies created by acts of Congress. Monthly payments of principal and interest are guaranteed by their respective is­ suing agencies, and according to the bead of the Government Bond Department of a major New York Stock Exchange member firm, no government agency has ever defaulted. If that's not safe enough for you, you should consider Ginnie Maes, which carry the direct guarantee of the federal government. What makes these three types of bonds possibly more attractive than other guaranteed investments? First, the income. They typical­ ly offer yields superior to both CDs and Treasury securities. The second benefit is the unique way prin­ cipal is repaid. Because the) consist of mor­ tgages, part of the principal is repaid each month along with the regular interest pay­ ment. This allows principal either to be used or to be reinvested at current interest rates. In this way, part of your money is locked-in ■’ today's rates and some is available for reinvestment if a higher rate were to come along. Although interest is earned at a staled 30-year maturity, the average life of a mor­ tgage pool is only 12 years. This provides the benefit of long-term interest rales for a much shorter maturity. Finally, while corporate bonds and CDs generally pay interest only twice a year, these bonds provide a monthly check backed by the U.S. government. A monthly check gives you more control over your money. All three investments are convenient and easy to purchase. Ginnie Maes require an in­ itial investment of $25,000 with additional in­ vestments of $5,000. Fannie Maes and Fred­ die Macs are available in increments of $1,000 after an initial investment of at least $5,000. If you need to sell these bonds before they Mm or before all the prinripai is repaid, there is an active market in which these types of bonds are priced daily baaed on the remain­ ing principal and current interest rales. Don't let an odd name discourage you from otherwise simple, straightforward in* vestments that offer safety, competitive returns, as well as the benefit of monthly checks. Get to know Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It could be a lasting friendship. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Company 41’/. AT&T 60’/. Amerltech 35’/. Anheuser-Busch 18’7. Chrysler 46 Clark Equipment 32'/, CMS Energy 74’/. Coca Cola 68’/. Dow Chemical 46*/. Exxon 11’/. Family Dollar 48’/. Ford 47>/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 18 37 brings Mfg. 108 ■BM 70'/. JCPenney 56'/. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 35'/. K-mart 62 Kellogg Company 32’/. McDonald’s 44 Sears 19 S.E. Mich. 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This is the third time you've been involved in a drinking and driving offense," he said. "Your attitude is you don't have a drinking problem, which is incredible to me." Frederick had a blood-alcohol level of .24 percent - more than twice the Michigan legal limit for drinking and driving - when he was arrested in September 1989 by Middleville Police. "I feel sony for you," Eveland continued. "I feel sony for your children, and I feel sorry for anyone you might hit and kill. "The first thing we have to do is get you to realize you have a drinking problem," Eve­ land said. Prior to sentencing, Prosecutor Dale Crow­ ley asked the court to hand down the maxi­ mum one-year sentenced for second-offense drunken driving, but Judge Eveland said he doubled the extra two months would help Frederick's problem. Defense attorney Charles Sautter asked for a lighter sentence and work release, explain­ ing his client has four children to support. Frederick has been in the Kent County Jail since October on other charges, Sautter said. The work release request was denied. In other court business: •A Hastings man who sold marijuana to an undercover police informant in Hastings pleaded guilty last week to one count of de­ livery of marijuana. Two identical charges will be dismissed when Jeffrey S. Foster is sentenced April 18 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Foster was one of several Hastings resi­ dents arrested by Hastings Police after the undercover drug investigation. Foster, 20, of 820 N. Boltwood, said the informant came to his home and asked if he had any marijuana. “I told him no, but I could get some," Fos­ ter said. The defendant took S40 from the infor­ mant, left the home and returned with a small quantity of the drug and gave it to him. Foster remains in jail awaiting sentencing. •A three month jail sentenced was handed down last week to a Middleville man who pleaded guilty to stealing beer from a store. Scott Wiersma, 21, of 7401 Robertson Road, also was ordered to pay $400 in court costs and fines and $70 in restitution, and to perform 100 hours of community service dur­ ing this two-year term of probation. been drug-free since 1987 and is learning re­ sponsibility. "1 realize 1 have to rearrange my responsi­ bilities. I know this is a very important re­ Wiersma admitted to stealing beer in June 1988 from the storage building at Crystal Flash, 615 Broadway in Middleville. Judge Eveland also told him he could not be in the company of a female under age 18 without another adult present. No explana­ tion was given for the order. Prior to sentencing, defense attorney David Dimmers said his client had a "difficult fam­ ily background,** but had cooperated fully with the police in the investigation and made restitution for half of the missing goods. Judge Eveland said told Wiersma he was getting a break. "It’s distressing to see someone who is so young of age involved in this type of activ­ Help U anted HOUSEKEEPER: Perform general housekeeping duties for historic structures, museum, and support buildings al Charlton Park, such as cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and cleaning household furnishings. Seasonal position, 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, May 21st thru Scptcmber28th. Appli­ cation al Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, 945-3775. Deadline March 30th, 1990. OPEN POLLINATED SEED: com $23, $26 bushel. Ned Place, Rt. 4, Wapakoneta, OH, 45895 (419) 657-6727. HASTINGS - A MxMkvilk maa arrestod Tuesday for dnukea driving at­ tacked two area ia the Bany County Jail detox task. A 20-year-old Haartnp nuaoriat waa Ukea by Hastings Ambulance aad treated aad aekued al Pennock after the One hurt after running stop sign A woman suffered minor head injuries after an accident Wednesday morning at Church and Center streets in Hastings. Kathleen Bruce. 35, of Dowling was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the accident. The other driver, Kenneth Gamer, 38, of Hastings, was not injured. Police said Bruce was driving south on Church Street when she failed to stop for the stop sign at Center street and struck Gamer's westbound car. Bruce received a citation for failure to yield the right of way. CROSS' LAWN CARE: Complete lawn maintenance, Spring clean up. 616-795-7470. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie._______________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joa Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All wortera bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commerical, home unite, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accesso­ ries. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. LOST IN VACINITY OF BARRYV1LLE: and Bivins Rds. Female Irish Setter and Male Golden Retriever $50. reward. 852-1762. Duties to include answering and routing all incoming phone calls & screening calls for sales desk, some filing and typing. Reply Barry County Lumber Co. P.O. Box C. Hastings. MI 49058 Attention DEER HUNTERS' for Appointment Oakland said the vehicle wu travel­ ling 72 mph aad weaving senna the alerted to the iariif when they were stopped cat dm street by a woman who said the had Jen been assatlted. The wonua said shewn walklag by die Hastings City Bank when a track driver parked ia a uuMncktr called to her aad invited her into his cab. The woman weal inside the track. Minnies laser her boyfriend aad brother waked by sad told her to get out of the vehicle. The truck driver, however re­ Lansing Center •Lyme Disease life* Trophy Deer, Elk, Longest Spues Comeau Con i ci la i & Displays Spike* Dupiay* • NEW Hubliae Semisan • Special Deer Duphyt find World Records) • Turkey CsUtag Coalcsl • Bow A Airns Shootim Shooting*• Tree Staad Localioa Faacl • Mon tkaa1501 m jailed. The car owner, who also wu inaoxicaled wu passed oat is the passenger •eat, wu atrened for allowing aa inaos1 cased person to drive, Oakland said. Four hoars later, Bliu began yelling in detox and asked to be let ou to have a cigarette, saying be would attack two other men ia the tank if he weren't kt out. When deputies refitted, Bhu soaritrd die two men. and deputies entered n separate the men Bliu wu removed to ■ tepanaecell. — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Inauranca Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 11, 1990, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary fused to let her ou of the cab, police mid. The woman said the driver prilled out a handgun and threatened to about the two men, but he kt the woman leave die vehicle, police mid. When questioned by police, Birman said he had spokes to the woman in Ms cab, bu denied pointing a gun at any­ one. Mice threatened to aeaich the vehicle hued on probable cause, aad Birman turned the .23 caliber setui-automaiic pistol over to Patrolman Tom Pennock aad Harold Hawkins. The weapon bad four bulks in die dip, police aaid. Birman wu arrested and arraigned on die charges aad released on 310.000 10penxabond. Vandals flood street* In Hastings 517 323 2807 313 669 4750 1225UL$mnSL (ftextiofpcDonalds) CALL TODAY 948-82M • HASTMGb HOWS: . thru Fri. SATELLITE SERVICE homo HELP WANTED ... industrial and commercial types, experienced roofer or roofer helper, good starting wages, plenty of work, for in­ formation call 795-7887. NURSE AIDE CLASS • Earn $200 While Training • — By Appointment Only — (NEAR NORTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY) 945*9306 Bliia wu arrested shortly after mid­ night when Bany County Deputy Sher­ iff Sgt. Dave Oakland observed the 1911 Ford Bronco station wagon he wu driving speeding on M-37 near Whitmore Road. Gary J. Birman, 40, a former Hatt­ ing, resident, wu taken into the cus­ tody after a pointing a loaded gun at two local residents. Police on patrol at 3 a.m. were in writing to: Call The attacker, Deaaia Bliss, 32, of 108 Arlington, waa held oa the drunken driving charge. Assault charge* may be filed deputies slid censer line before be polled it over. After several dexterity tests, Bliu wu arrested for drunken driving sad lodged ia die jail. He registered .17 per­ cent on a chemical breath leal aad wu Gun-toting trucker arrested for mault — Part-time — Lovely 4 bedroom tri-level in quiet residen­ tial neighborhood. Living room, dining area in kitchen, 2Vi baths, 14x23 family room with fireplace. Redwood screened in porch with skylights. New roof, maint.-free brick & alum, siding with 4-stall garage. Large wooded lot, 8x12 storage barn and gym-set in backyard. Excellent condition. Priced at $107,500. The equipment had ben left behind the aeat of the vehicle partied in the 900 bkxk of Biased Lake Road. Authorities have no inspects ia ike case, mid Deputy Sheriff Mamie Milla. Arrested drunken driver causes jell brawl M1CHK2AN DEER SPECTACULAR March 23-25 ATTENTION ALL HAST­ INGS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: If you did not get a year book the year you grauduated you can purchase one during Parent Teacher Confrences on March 21 and 23, between 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. or March 22 between 6:00 P.M. &. 8:00 P.M. They will be on sale outside the Hastings High School Gymnasium. The cost will be $25.00. for 1985-1988 books and SI5.00for 1969-1984 books. The following years and quantities are available to purch­ ase. 1969-6, 1970-4, 1971-56, 1976-22, 1979-1, 1980-20, 1983-17, 1984-17, 1985-11, 1986-88, 1988-44. The lawmen took Bush down to the floor and held him there for several minutes until he calmed down. Deputies then took him to the detox cell and booked him on charges of re­ sisting and obstructing police and drank and disorderly behavior. Deputies Don Nevins and Robert Abendroth said Bush appeared lobe in­ toxicated when he appeared at the jail, though one condition of his probation was that he not drink alcohol. track. Phone Person Needed HOUSE FOR SALE gument between Nd and another in­ mate. Walter Both, 19, reported to the jail Friday to serve a weekend sentence. But he got into an argument in the jail lobby with another inmate, who asked deputies to break up the dispute. When deputies attempted to separate them, Bush pulled away and threatened to attack the deputies. HASTINGS - A Florida track driver wu aneated for carrying a concealed weapon and felonious assault Thursday night, according' to police. MAKE AN OFFER: Gun Lake Area. Very beautiful 5 acre country estate. Private, secluded, woods and creek, winds around patios and porches. Big, old, unique coun­ try house, restored, some work yet left. New two bedroom Chalet, 2/3rds completed, will make a great showplace. $150,000, l/3rd down, land contract or terms. Call 945-9101. SALES HELP WANTED: Arc you good with colors? Do you like dccoraUng your home? We may have the job for you! Approximately 30 hours a week. Some weekend hours. Send resume today! AD# 454 C/O Reminder, PO Box 188, Hast­ ings, Ml. 49058. HASTINGS - A Wayland man on probation was arrested at the Barry County Jail Friday when he fought with deputies who broke up a heated ar­ •ad an amplifier were ukea lometime before 2 p.aa. Saturday from the GMC •A 30-year-old Hastings man who passed a $400 forged check in September was sen­ tenced last week to one year in the Barry County Jail. William G. Hubbard, of 2100 W. State Road, also was placed on a one-year term of probation after pleading guilty to uttering and publishing. . Hubbard was arrested in October after pass­ ing the check at Northside Pizza. Prosecutor Crowley last week asked for a prison sentence for Hubbard, who has past felony convictions for larceny, auto theft and burglary between 1977 and 1983. "We believe the maximum guidelines should be imposed, which is three to five years," Crowley said. "This is based on Mr. Hubbard s previous record." Defense attorney Charles Zwick, however, said Hubbard served a term in a Florida VAN FOR SALE: 1985 Ford Econoline 1/2-Ton Panel Van, ^-Cylinder, Automatic Trans., floor & walls carpeted in back, average condition, 38,000 Miles. Asking $4,995.00 Call Jerry Between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. at 945-2479. Man arrested for resisting police at Jail YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - S<mo equipaeat worth 31.500 wu reported aolea Svuday from • track puked oa Banta Lake Raed. A Yanufea neno, a pair of oreaken ity," he said. “I hope you've learned a lesson from this." FOR RENT: 2 bedroom cottage on Algonquin Lake. Private bexh, fishing boat. $300.00 per week. After 5p.m. Call 948-4134 in no answer call 698-7927. Police Beat Stereo stolon from parked track The HASTINGS BANNER - Ca I• 615>948 8051 HELP WANTED: Land Survey Drafts person. Drafting experience required. Reply to P.O. Bux 269, Hastings, Mi. 49058.______________________ •A man arrested in December for impaired driving pleaded guilty last week to posses­ sion of cocaine. Michigan State Police found a small amount of cocaine under the console of Stan­ ley W. Haigh’s car when he was arrested in Yankee Springs Township. Haigh, 31, of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to the cocaine offense in exchange for the dismissal of a firearms charge pending in District Court Haigh also will plead guilty to the impaired driving charge in District Court. He faces up to four years in prison and S25.OOO in fines when he is sentenced April 11. •A former Barry County resident who vio­ lated his probation was returned to the Barry County Jail last week to serve nine months with credit for five months already served. Gary M. Rhodes, 38, was arrested for the violation after he missed appointments with his probation officer. Rhodes, who also is facing assault and bat­ tery charges in Calhoun County, said he has CLASSIFIEDS OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. He was first sentenced to the Bany County Jail in 1987 after pleading guilty to at­ tempted larceny in a building. "When are you going to stop this stuff?" the judge asked. "Right here and right now," Hubbard said. "I'm 30 years old, and it's time to quit" Hubbard received credit for 43 days served in jail awaiting sentencing. Repeat drunken driver sent to jail J-Ad Graphics News Service A Wyoming driver with several past drunken driving convictions was sentenced last week to serve 10 montlis in the Barry County Jail. Robert A. Frederick, 25, also was ordered not to drive and to have alcohol counseling during his one-year probationary term. An exasperated Judge Thomas S. Eveland told Frederick it was time he learned his les­ sponsibility to report to (the probation agent)." Rhodes said. Probation was continued and Rhodes was ordered to have alcohol counseling. Bonus paid upon successful completion of class and hiring. Excellent opportunities for individuals who prefer to work 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Call 945-2407 for an interview. Call before April 18th. • Classes Start April 23rd • (Limited Enrollment) Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058) (E.O.E.) HASTINGS - Vandal* opened at least six fire hydrants in Hastings Sat­ urday night, according to Hastings Po­ lice. Hydrants were reported open and run­ ning after midnight at Church and Grand streets, Washington and Walnut streets. Madison aad Benton streets, Boltwood aad Grand streets, Grand and Broadway streets and in the 800 Nock of East Marshall Street Witnesses saw an Oldsmobile Omega, dating from the mid 1970s in the area. The car is described as white with gold or cream-coknd trim. City crews were called in to close the hydrants. State considering partnership with counties to add Jail space LANSING (AP) - Inmates serving sen­ tences of two years or less have created much of Michigan's prison overcrowding problem, and state officials hope to change that by giv­ ing counties incentives to build more jails. The House this week plans to vote on leg­ islation that would allow the state to pay lo­ cal or county governments that build mini­ mum- security additions to jails, security camps or community corrections centers. The $11.3 million package also would al­ low courts to sentence offenders up to 24 months in a local jail or security camp. Now any convict sentenced to more than a year has to serve the time in a state prison. The Senate, meanwhile, faces a possible second vote on a bill to ban all smoking in schools, but backers have a long way to go to reverse last week's rejection. Under the state-local partnership proposed by Gov. James Blanchard, the funds would be available to any counties that build facilities between Jan. 1, 1988, and Jan. 1,1995. Counties bousing prisoners who might otherwise be sent to slate prisons would be paid for housing costs. "By reimbursing counties for conrtractioa and operating costs, this legislation win re­ duce the need for additional stale prisons aad may save the slate Department of Corrections nearly $1.25 million in annual operating costs,** said the bills* sponsor, Rep. Gregory Pitoaiak, D-Taylor. "Rather than spend an average of $42 mil­ lion to build a 612-bcd regional prison, we should provide incentives to local govern­ ments to add to local jail capacity or con­ struct other minimum-security facilities.** In 1987, 45.6 percent of the new admis­ sions to the state prison system were sen­ tenced to two years or less. They made up 49 percent in 1988, and 53.6 percent through July 1989. "The fastest growing segment of the prison population is the short-term offender, a per­ son who should be kept at the county level," Blanchard said. 'The state-local partnership will help us restore the corrections system to a historic balance between county jails and stale pris­ ons, to ensure hardened prisoners are locked in high-security prison cells while lesser of­ fenders remain in county jails." NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 W...SUBSCRIBE! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-03-29.pdf ab260efd88156f3beb4749b6b7c8de3f PDF Text Text News Briefs Engler to speak at GOP Dinner John Engler, Republican Party guber­ natorial candidate, will be the principal •peaker Friday at the annual Barry County Lincoln Dinner at the MidVilla Restaurant in Middleville. A reception for Congressman Paul Henry is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and the dinner will start at 7:30. Abo planning to attend the event are Slate Rep. Robert Bender, State Sen. Jack Welborn; Congressman William Schuette, last year's GOP Dinner speaker and a candidate for the U.S. Senate; and Brad Haskins, who is a can­ didate for the Third Congressional District seat. Engler, the Michigan Senate Majority Leader since 1982, has represented the 35th Senate District for 12 years. He hails from Beal City. Eagier is running against :ncumbent Democratic Governor James Blanchard in November. Reservations should be made in ad­ vance by calling Vicki Jerkatis al 795-7389, Jan Geiger al 367-4459, Jim Rice al (517) 852-9884 or James Fisher at 945-4344. Reminder wins pair of awards The Reminder won two first-place awards at the annual convention of the fadepeadent Free Papers of America March 14-17 in St. Louis, Mo. One was for “Best Use of Photography in News" for a from pay photo, token by staff member Shetiy Saber, in its Jan. 8 edition, called "Agri-Progress.” The other was for "Best Community Service" for front-page artwork and stories and advertisements inside of the Oct. 3, 1989. edition, "You Are My Hero. The Wind Beneath My Wings," focusing on the Barry Area United Way campaign There were more than 600 entries in the IFPA competition, which was open to publications ia the United States and Canada. Program planned on supermarkets “Supermarket Savvy," a program for consumers, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the Cooperative Extension Service office, 301 S. Michigan Ave, Hastings. Participants can hear updates from Jan Hartough, director of the Barry County ' Cooperative Extension Service, and Jean Story, consumer director for the Feipausch Food Centers. The group also will gather at 1:30 p.m. at Felpausch. There is no cost for the progam, but reservations are required. Call 948-4862. GR Symphony concert slated The music of Mozart, Haydn, Faure and Peter Schickele (P.D.Q. Bach) will be featured in a Grand Rapid Symphony Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in Hastings. The performance, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry Coun­ ty. will take place at the Central School Auditorium. An "Afterglow" reception with refreshments and an opportunity to meet assistant conductor John Varineau, will follow the concert at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall in Hastings. The Grand Rapids Symphony, under the leadership of Music Director Catherine Comet, won the American Society of Composers. Authors and Publishers' regional competition for commitment to adventuresome programming. Other honors include the Governor's Arts Award, third prize for the ASCAP Award and a “Women in the Workplace" award from the Women's Resource Center in Grand Rapids. Com­ et also won the Seaver/NEA Conductors Award. Tickets are $10 for both the concert and reception, and $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students to attend just the concert. For more information on advance ticket sales, call 945-4192. Charity drive scores another new record ■' I I r •-r . .................. ! effort helps h Day plans - -------------- — Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 —. ■ Hastings Banner Millage renewal passes, additional request loses It won't be a welcome weekend tor those who enjoy sleep. They stand to lose an hour between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The annual ritual of turning the clocks ahead one hour will take place this Saturday night,'as Daylight Savings Time officially will kick in at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 1. For those who get confused about whether to turn clocks ahead or back an hour, just remember "Spring Forward, Fall Back." And remember to turn the clocks ahead before you retire Saturday night, or you might be running an hour late all day Sunday. J-M Graphics Nnn Smicu Hastings voters approved Monday's adxxd Dillage renewal reqorat, modi to the relief of school officials. However a eecoad raqroa for additional millage was defeated. By ■ vote of 1,872 to 1,253 diaria reridents approved the three-year renewal lor 27.7797 mills, a difference of <17. By 60S votes, the two-year additional millage fer J-Ad Graphics New Service In a repeat of last year, the 1990 Top Ten at Hastings High School is made up of seven girts and three boys. But unlike the last few yean, three students had perfect 4.0 grade point averages through four yean of high school Kimberly Belanger, Eric Endsley and Tony Miller have a three-way tie for the seat at the head of their class. And all three of them have designs on engineering. Rounding out the Top Ten are Anna Solmes, Tracy Brighton, Bevln Dunn, Katy Peterson, Ray Duimrtra, Lori Courtney and Melinda James. Four of (he students are undecided in career and study choices. A few have not yet nar­ rowed their selection of colleges. But so far, two each plan on attending the University of Michigan, and Grand Valley State Universi­ ty. Another two are considering the Univer­ sity of Notre Dame, making three the num­ ber of students who are considering colleges in other states. Kimberly Belanger ia the daughter of Denise and Frederick Hayes, of 438 W. Clinton St., aad Brian Belanger of Kalamazoo. Throughout high school, she was active as a cheerleader for football and basketball, served as class president her freshman year, served on the Prom Committee, die Home­ coming Float Committee, the steering com­ mittee of the Senior Charity Drive. She belonged to the Interact Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Varsity Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, and she took part in the Student Leadership Forum. Awards aad honors Belanger received in­ cluded a varsity sports letter, an Academic Pin, the Academic Letter, qualification for the Talented aad Gifted Conference, All- Conference Scholar-Athlete Award, and selec­ tion as a Junior Honor Guard at the 1989 graduation assembly. Belanger served on the Homecoming court. She was also nominated for the Regents-Alumni Scholar Merit Award from the University of Michigan. Outside of school, Belanger was active in the YMCA Youth Council as a summer camp counselor, and is now employed al Pages Bookstore. She plans io attend the University of Lonnie Miller of6936 Bedford Rort. Recipient of the school's Academic Letter and Academic Pin, Miller was also nomi­ nated for the all-stale academic team. He competed in the Science Olympiad, be­ longed to the National Honor Society, and took part in the Senior Charity Drive and the school s jazz band. A 4-H member, Miller also likes architec­ tural drafting and riding dirt bikes. He plans to attend General Motors Institute Michigan to earn an engineering degree. » to study engineering. Also setting his sights on U of M, with ' * Salutatorian Auna Solmes narrowly . missed finishing in the top rank, earning a plans of biochemical or mechanical engineer­ respectable GPA of 3.950. ing is Eric Endsley. She is the daughter of Russell and Dianna The son of Gordon and Pat Endsley, he Solmes of 1320 S. Montgomery Sl lives at 5590 E. State Road. A member of the National Honor Society, Among Endsley's special recognitions are Solmes also received an Academic Fin. his selection as a member of the National Her extra-curricular activities included the Honor Society, the Hastings High School operetta. Quiz Bowl, Ski Club, Prom Com­ Outstanding Math Student, Outstanding mittee, Student Council and Junior Achieve­ Sophomore and winner of the Hugh O'Brien Youth Award, National Scholarship Com­ mended student. Twin Valley Conference Scholar Athlete, State FFA Outstanding Scholarship Achievement Award and an Aca­ demic Letter. Endsley was on the wrestling team and took part in the Academic Quiz Bowl and the Science Oub/Science Olympiad, A member of the Hastings Chapter of FFA, serving as vice president, reporter and currently presi­ dent, Endsley was named Star Chapter Greenhand, was a member of the first place State Agronomic Quiz Bowl team and re­ cently received the State Farmer Degree. While not in school, Endsley has been ac­ tive in the Freeport Rogers 4-H club, show­ ing beef cattle for nine years. He currently works at Viatec as a CAD operator and pro­ grammer in the engineering department The third valedictorian in the Class of 1990 is Tony Miller, son of Harold and ment. Outside of school, Solmes has been active in her church's youth committee, and has been on the basketball and volleyball team at her church. She plans to attend Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City this fall, but is undecided in area ofstudy and career plam. With a grade point average of 3.875, Tracy Brighten ranks fifth in her class. The daughter of Tom aad Diane Brighton, of 3205 E. William Sl, she received an Academic Letter, an Academic Pin aad was named to the school's chapter of te National Honor Society. In-school activities that kept Brighton busy were participation in the Senior Charity Drive, the Homecoming Committee, Prom Committee, Special Olympics, Humanities The additional millage would have been Solmes. Melinda James. Katy Peterson, (back) Ray Duimstra and Eric Endsley- Absentee Total 160 54 1,872 1J56 YES Absentee Total NO 112 103 1,245 1,853 equipmem, he said. If state aid increases robstsnrislly, (here is ven few if uy people uy they didst ihfek toe diaria aeeded aMUkml aoroy. Wta they did bar coaiananly n Aa people wen ipaa wife iacnoa ie toek progeny a chance the district assy be able to fond some of these necessary projects without curtMag ofaar programs “But it'll be two to three months before (the lawmakera deciding) ause aid oven start getting serious in their discussions," be said. "State aid is a Ng key here." Schocseel said school officials art mem­ bers of the millage steering committee heard •feenaea, rod todxl nri » pay feorc. "Whea you've fol a taphugfegla toe Uhrary la fluad Irokfeg wafer, tn pretty had fer people to ay-They doet have > need.'* the ropaiKcadeu aaid. Still Schoeaael raid he ia happy with the fetare inpUcaiioaa of the renewal. -kaUowiaatohaveacfeedetteeoraability ova the aext three yean,-he aaid. City OKs contract with firm for assessing, reappraisal by Hariri T. Y«eeg Editor The City of Haatlapa ban eatered into a daeeyear cosna with a profeaaioaal first to do aaaeaala, “d roappndaata within ita tnrdera. A pact with Coaaolidaled Oovenatefe Service, waa approved by da Haatiap Qty Council Monday eight. which nou the dry will not actively aaek a fall-time aaaeaaor, a leaatfernow. Couoiidaled Governaaest Service, of Bade Geek, headed by Oetsge Braldfer. had perferfeed aaaeoia, duie, fer $50 pa hoar la the city linen Jnaary ia the wake of the resignation of Assessor Walt Meaik last Oae third of the city is expected to be reappraised fa each of the tree years. Mayor Mary Lou Gray poiated out that the fast time Hartings had a complete appraisal was 1969. "I have found this assessment process io be a painful one," she said, "but Fm convinced it's the right thing to do." She added that if the city is not satisfied Members of the Class of 1990 Top Ten at Hastings High School are (front, from left) Lori Courtney, Kim Belanger, (middle) Bevin Dunn, Tracy Brighton, Tony Miller, Anna YES NO Haatingt Middle School 1,5«9 1,068 Pleatantvlew 143 111 Hastings Middle School 1,047 1,580 Pleasantvlew 86 170 Unda the tarns of the contract, the fra will do routine enrraing a $15 pa hoar for one eight-bair day enchwMk nori be available for Board cf Review session! nan March. Thia la expected to coat the city $14,560 during the Ont yea. The anaafe coat will iacraaaa by 5 percent ia the lata two yean of toe contract. Ia the second yaw it will be S154M aad la the thW it win be $16,055. The firas also will bo responsible for a cotapieae reappninl program during the three yean, a aa anneal coa cf $20310. Included ia the rcfetprafea will be liata aad ateaaareancni, of rerideatial aad cotaroercial propertiea, photograph, of all property laiproveaiean, devdopaea of land value, f« all teal property, devalopaen of a corapfere csrt system, field fa^Mctioss, srt computotioa of values for resideatial art bean removers Millag* Election Results Proposal I - Renewal Proposal II - Additional See TOP 10, cofttimrod, p*o«t Twin City Foods Insi wtek «» •rancid , 12-year. 50 percent us ibuemenl by the Lake Odessa Village Coun­ cil for plans to expand its capacity. Officials say the move will create 22 new jobs at Twin Chy. a vegetable pro­ cessing. packaging and warehouse facto­ ry Flans cal) for the capacity lo be expnded from 26,000 to 40.000 pounds with new snippers, cutters and unsnip Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 6 The fire proposal was approved at bodi the middle adtool aad Pleasaotview polling sites, while foe aecond was defomed at bofaplares. ’I was really happy with the retaia of the renewal. That's a pretty big margin," raid averintendeat Cart SchoronaL-But teaddi- Hastings top 10 students named Twin City Foods wins tax break . 131 mills was tuned down, 1453 to 1,245. with the work of the firm, it can use a "bailout clause'* that would terminate the contract within 90 days of giving notice. Coaontidated Government Services came in for some criticism earlier this month after people received their assessment notices. Some property owners contended their assessments were increased by too much. Bratcher appeared at dm council meeting March 12 to explain the assessing procedures. He said that many of the increases were the result of pressure from the state to update Council Member William Cusack said Monday, "These demands are being made by the State Tax Commission. If people are unhappy, if they don’t like the way legislators are doing things, they ought to throw the bums out" Gray said she hopes the process "wont be as painful as it has been fa foe pest" She said Consolidated Government Services is committed by contract to get the reappraisal work done fa three years art to institute the card system mandated by the state. "I think the problem is that people are tired of being taxed," Council Member Linda Watson said. "Hopefully (the inequities) wilt be taken care of in the next three years." Council Member Franklin Campbell asked, "These guys are good in what they do in their field, but they can miss. What recourse then do the citizens have?" The answer, he was told, lies in appeals to the Board of Review, which is an elected, net appointed, body. Gray said Consolidated Government Services also performs assessing and appraisal duties for Assyria art Pennfield townships art for Ypsilanti. She noted that the costs for having the firm do a complete job will be $1 JOO more in the first year than if the city was to hire a full­ time assessor. The vote of the council to approve the contract was unanimous. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 29, 1990 ‘Right to Die’ First Friday topic Slate Representative David Hollister (D Lansing) will be the featured guest at the April 6 First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program, which marks the beginning of the second year the public service series has been presented by Barry County Democrats at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Hollister has worked for more than a decade for legislation to make it possible for patients to refuse extraordinary efforts to ar­ tificially prolong life when natural life would have ended, and to appoint a “patient ad­ vocate." who would have the right to make decisions on behalf of a patient, who could not act tor him or herself. The bill would amend the durable power of attorney of the probate code by addressing a new section. The new section would provide that an individual (called a patient in the bill) could write a power of attorney authorizing another individual (called a patient advocate) County Board joins Conservation District for Earth Day project to make care, custody and medical treatment decisions on behalf of the patient when she or he is unable to participate in medical treat­ ment decisions. "Modem medical technology has made it possible to sustain people beyond the point al which they can participate in decisions regar­ ding their own care, custody and medical treatment," Hollister said. "In order to pro­ tect their autonomy and their civil rights, it has become necessary to provide for some mechanism to recognize their wishes. Fortyone states have passed laws that have provided methods for recognizing a patient’s rights.” The First Friday sessions are open to the public at no charge. They begin promptly at 12:05 p.m. and continue' to 12:55, at which time a break is observed to allow people who must leave to do so. The audience is expected to bring lunch, with Democrats furnishing coffee and tea. By Elaine GMbert Assistant Editor _ If all goes as planned, about 10,000 new : pine tree seedlings will be growing in Bui County next month. The Barry County Board of Commissions ' and the County Soil and Water Conservat District are working together on plans to a seedling to every kindergarten through grade student in the county. The project is being geared io promote Earth Day April 22. said Sam Schroeder, ad ministrative assistant at the Soil and Wu;. Conservation office. Commissioner Robert Wenger told tn. County Board Tuesday that area business have already contributed about $700 toward the cost of the seedlings. "We hope to raise about $1,000 (for the project)." he said. If any extra funds can be raised. Wenger said he would like to see some trees planted at the new county fairgrounds and other public places. Red pine was selected lor distribution because of its versatility, being able to gr w in the varied types of soil within the county. Schroeder said. The seedlings are expected to Rtp. Dsvid Holllsthr be between six and eight inches tall. Members of the County Board's County Development Committee have been working with Schroeder to raise the funds and imple­ ment plans for distribution. Schroeder said FFA groups will be asked to help with bagging and distributing the seedl­ ings in their own schools and she is hopeful that garden clubs, conservation clubs and other organizations will volunteer. "h's going to take massive packaging and distributing," she said. ' The County Board decided to get involved with promoting tree planting after listening to Dr. Allred B. Swanson, a prominent Grand Rapids surgeon, tell about the importance of increasing the number of trees in the world. County Board Vice Chairman P. Richard Dean had invited Swanson to speak io com­ missioners in February. Swanson, who has formed the International Trees Corps, told commissioners that unless people start planting more trees to cleanse the air of carbon, life on this planet may no longer be possible. Some scientists predict that the aocaDed "greenhouse effect" will bring disastrotis dimale changes within the next 50 years, he said. Because of the scope of such an effort. Swanson said. “Think global, but act local.” He has been instrumental in establishing a large tree planting effort in Kent County and he now wants to get other counties involved. In Kent, plans call for 100.000 trees to be planted this year. Merchants have pitched in to help with the cost, he said. According to Swanson. 1.7 billion acres of new trees need to be growing worldwide in the next 20 years to avoid the “greenhouse effect.” "Let us preserve and propagate trees as a way of saving our planet for our children." he has said. After Swanson's talk, the board voted to support his endeavor and referred the matter to its County Development Committee. Wenger, who chairs that committee, said he hopes hardwood trees, whose biological air cleansing activity is better, can be distributed another year. "This is a start, just to help with the pro­ gram," he said. Anyone interested in helping with this year’s project, may call Schroeder at 948-8038. Liquor license transfer decision delayed by city by David T. Young Editor K request for a liquor license transfer by the owner of the Little Brown Jug, 114 S. Jefferson St., has been put on hold by the Hastings City Council. Judy Brown is asking for approval of a transfer of a Class C liquor license front her to John Seeber of Middleville. The reason for the delay is that the Hastings Police Department has not yet finished its investigation of the request Brown and Seeber, both of whom appeaed at die council meeting Monday night were told to comeback for the April 9 meeting. Council Member William Cusack said, "I feel it's premature to make a decision before . Mental health building completed The Barry County Mental Health Department will soon be moving Its day treatment center Into this new $507,933 building, located off Iroquois Trail In Rutland Township. “We are pleased and delighted," said Dr. >J>. Joseph C. Seelig, director. The 8,000-square-foot skill center will sene ebout 50 developmentally dlssbled clients. ’ The program is currently housed in a former school building In Freeport. The Barry County Board of Commis’ sioners has financed the project and the mental health department will be paying a minimum of $3,750 per month rent to use the county-owned structure DARE program starts in Hastings next fall The Hastings Police Department will offer the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program to local fifth graders starting next fall. Police Chief Jerry Sarver announced that Sgt. Jack Cross has graduated from the Michigan State Police Training Academy’s intensive two-week course March 5-16 in Lansing. Cross received more than 90 hours of training in the DARE program, designed to educate young people about the hazards of drug abuse. In the DARE program, an officer actually teaches children in the classrooms about drug resistance. Other areas of instruction Cross received at the training academy included public speaking and recognition of drags and those who use and abuse drags, recognizing abused chikfren, teaching methodology and teaching the DARE program. Cross now is one of 181 trained DARE officers in Michigan. He win leach Hastings area fifth graders in a 17-week course focusing on the misuse of drags. Sarver said that the $700 tuition cost for foe training originally was thought to be an obstacle, but it was covered by the state’s Anti-Drag Abuse Act of 1988, which this year began to fund foe tuition. The DARE program was initiated by the Los Angeles Police Department aad the Los Angeles Unified School District, in response Two bills may help small rural hospitals The Department of Health may designate a hospital of 150 beds or less as a primary care hospital and Medicaid will be required to pay for swing beds under two bills sponsored by State Senator John J. Schwarz (R-Battfe Creek) as part of a six-bill rural health package. The first of Schwarz's bills amends foe public health code to provide that the DPH may designate a hospital of 150 beds or less as a Primary Care Hospital (PCH>, thereby relieving it of some of the regulatory burdens imposed on all hospitals, but which are costly and unnecessary for smaller hospitals. The second bill amends foe Social Welfare Act to require Medicaid to pay for swing beds. Swing beds are those acute care hospital beds foal may be used temporarily as nursing home beds when no others are is available. Medicare already pays for swing beds. The bill also prohibits the Department of Social Services from discriminating on the basis of geography in reimbursing health care providers. "There is a real need for the provision of improved rural health care throughout the stale," said Schwarz. "1 feel this bill package is an important first step in developing a plan for survival of our rural health care system." The other bills in the rural health package include: • Creating a center for rural health at Michigan State University. • Requiring the DPH in develop a biennial plan for rural health care. • Amending the public health code to allow a hospital to temporarily "de-lkense" beds. • Stipulating that a hospital with fewer than 150 beds does not need a Certificate of Need to close, consolidate or reduce services or to merge with another hospital of under 150 beds. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail948*8051 for Advertising Assistance to foe increasing drug problem in that area. A recent study had indicated a significant reduction in drag use by children who were involved ia the program. Sarver said, "The problem of drag abuse is twofold. Police must keep up the enforcement effort to eliminate drag deafen, keeping foe law of supply aad demand at foe lowest possible level. "Drag education must also be taught to our youth. Teaching our children the hazards of drag abuse is the answer io the problem of tomorrow. If our children can make an informed, intelligent decision about drag abuse today, we are headed for a better tomwocrow." we get (Police Chief) Jerry's (Sarver’s) report." Seeber told the council that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission requested the transferor the license and local governmental approval is needed before the transaction can be completed. "We’d like to get it done as soon as possible," he raid. Brown told the council that liquor license renewals each year are due by April 30 and the cost is $900. If renewals aren't approved by then, there is an additional cost of $900 to the buyer of the license. She said the reason she and Seeber would rather not wait any longer is that "the LCC is basically dormant during April." Council Member Franklin Campbell then moved that the council approve the transfer request, contingent on approval from the police department But the council voted 5 to 3 against that proposal, with Cusack, Miriam White, Esther Walton, Evelyn Brower and David Jasperse in the majority. The three "yes” votes were cast by Campbell, Linda Watson and Donald Spencer. In explaining his "no" vote, Jasperse said, "I don't know why foe license is being transferred, so I have to vote no." Sarver said he expects his department’s investigation of the transfer will be completed in two weeks, in time for the council's April 9 meeting. The matter is expected to be reconsidered then. In ocher business at Monday 's meeting, foe council: • Referred to the Ordinance Committee a request by Hastings Sanitary Service to increase rates from $5 to $7 per month for two bags and from $730 to $9 per month for four bags for its twice weekly pickup service. • Passed a new ordinance that requires $10 licenses for second-hand dealers in the city. The licenses must be obtained from the city clerk. Mayor Pro Tern Jasperie said that with the new ordinance, "We are able to police them and take action against them if we so desire." Council Member Donald Spencer said he wouldn't mind if the license fee went as high as $50. However, City Attorney James Fisher said, "The intent of the law is not to make money, the intent is to make sure these people aren't fencing stolen property, to be blunt about it" Spencer said he continues to be concerned about people who seem to have yard salesail summer long aad noted that people who have such sales would be exempt The council agreed to refer that question to the Ordinance Committee. • Approved, under the direction of Director of Public Services Mike Ktovanich, Pennock Hospital Auxiliary’s request to use Fish Hatchery Park May 16 for a "Children's Health ft Rmess Day." The fair, for all third graders in foe Hastings Area Schools, will include helicopters, an ambulance, a fire truck, aerobics, a police car, a marine team and blood pressure checks. • Approved the dales for the Barry County YMCA Youth Council Summer Program, under foe direction of Ktovaaich. • Approved a request by the Summerfest Committee to move a stage to foe south end of South Jefferson Street and close off the area during foe annual festival • Directed Klovanich to take bids on water, pipe and fittings for future construction. • Approved foe foree-year appointments of Diana Johnston and Edward and Sally Sorenson to the YMCA Hastings Youth Council. They will replace retiring members Sarah Robinson, Marvin Veras and Pat Purgiel. • Gave special recognition to Campbell for his 20 yearaof service as a volunteer fireman. A proclamation was read for Campbell, who is retiring from that position. In addition, Mayor Mary Loa Gray proclaimed Thursday, March 29, as Franklin Campbell Day Ceresco lawyer to challenge Wolpe A Battle Creek-area lawyer will challenge Democrat Howard Wolpe for foe Third District Congressional seat in the November general election. Brad Haskins last Saturday officially an­ nounced his Republican candidacy in an effort to unseat Wolpe, who has held foe seat since 1978. "I want to go to foe U.S. Congress to fight for lower taxes, create quality jobs here in our community and enact tough laws to fight crime, stop drab abuse and protect our en­ vironment," Haskins said at a press con­ ference Saturday. Haskins, a resident of Ceresco, graduated from Battle Creek Harper Creek High and earned degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. As a lawyer, he has specialized in interna­ tional trade and economic development. He has worked with officials from Japan, the Soviet Union aad throughout foe United States on trade and economic matters relevant to West Michigan’s growth. "It’s time we cleaned up the mess that ex­ ists in Washington," Haskins said. "Congressmen today are more interested in raking their own salaries and raising our taxes than they are in solving the problems of drugs and crime and creating good jobs at good wages. "It’s lime for independent, new leader­ ship," he added. "When 1 am elected, 1 pro­ mise to pul the Third District at the top of my agenda. I will do what is necessary to make this community a better place to raise a family and preserve foe values we all share." Two other potential Republican candidates for the Congressional pos*. have decided to drop out of the race, Phil Brown of Delta Township (tecioec against running after con­ ducting an exploratory campaign. Cal Allgaier of Battle Creek considered another ran after his defeat in 1988, but then withdrew. Haskins is an attorney specializing ir cor­ porate finance and international trade. He ad­ vises corporations engaged in special financial transactions, including large-scale project financing, corporate acquisitions and diventitures, corporate restructurings and capita] acquisition in foe Uniled States and world capital markets. He has worked with clients throughout the United Stales and in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Haskins has worked closely with govern­ mental agencies. His legal work includes counseling government agencies involved in financial transactions. Additionally, he served as chief legislative assistant to Conservative Member of Parliament Anthony BeaumontDark in foe House of Commons, London, where he participated in the implementation of Margaret Thatcher's conservative economic policies. As a business research fellow at foe Japan Foundation in Tokyo, Haskins spent two years working with officials investigating business and economic policies of the U.S. and Japan. He toured Takasaki, Battle Creek’s sister city in Japan. Working with other attorneys, Haskins drafted model legislation for a number of state legislatures. Haskins clerked with Chief Justice G. Mennen Williams of the Michigan Supreme Court. In addition to analysis of pending cases, the Chief Justice and Haskins worked together on projects to promote efficiency in Michigan’s lower courts. Locally, he is active in various organiza­ tions, including Future Farmers of America; Brad Haskins local business groups Kent Inn, the founding Chapter of Phi Delta Phi, the nation’s largest legal fraternity; and Michigan Forum, a pro­ fessional community service group. Haskins is a strong proponent of Governor Romney's Volunteer-National Center for Citizen Involvement. Haskins also attended the University of London in London and Tokyo University in Tokyo. He recently completed an industrial tour of the Soviet Union in connection with his legal work and is actively promoting legal and business interchange with the Soviet Union. Larry Haywood Haywood will seek another board term J-Ad Graphics News Service One incumbent will be on foe list of can­ didates fur three Hastings Board of Education seats in foe June 11 annual school election. Larry Haywood, who has already put in eight yeara on foe board, has decided to seek re-election. Board President Diane Hoekstra and Trustee William Baxter both announced last week that they will not ran again. So far, nine residents have taken out pe*L tioos to ran for foe board. Ray A. Rose, 38, a senior systems analyst at Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., is the only candidate who has fifed so far. Two of the terms on the ballot win be for four years. Baxter's term, to which he was appointed after the resignation of Ann Ainstie, is for two years. "It was a hard decision." said Haywood, who is foe board's treasurer. "H's a real time­ consuming job. You can never be "right" In someone's eyes, you're always wrong. Fm tired of that" But the commitment that has kept him on the board for nearly a decade is giving him incemive to ran again, he said. "One filing Fm concerned about is continu­ ity on foe board. We're in for some additional trying times as far as funding, both state and local. I've never been a quitter and I would not want to quit until that thing is settled." Another factor, said Haywood, is that he still has children in the school system. Matt, 16, is a high school student, Luke, 14, at­ tends foe middle school, and Mart, 9, goes to St. Rose. His daughter, Amy, 20, is a Hastings graduate who attends Western Michigan University. Haywood said he was pleased with Monday's passage of a 27.8-mill renewal proposal, but was disappointed with foe fail­ ure of the 138 additional mill request. "h’s also a hard decision to keep my hat in the ring, knowing we don't have the money we need to operate. We weren't asking for frills with that 13 additional mills. It was for books and supplies. "I will recommend to foe board that we try again for the additional millage. Someone said that may hurt my chances for re-election. But it's alarming to me foal people would encourage me and want me to ran and yet not allow me foe tools to work properly." Petitions will be accepted until April 9 at 4 p.m. in the administration office. In order to ran, candidates must be at least 18 years old, reside in the school district, be U.S. citi­ zens, live in Michigan for at least 30 days and be residents of the district al least 30 days prior to the election. �The Hastings Banner — Thuisday, March 29 1990 — Page 3 Nearly $9,000 raised this year Hastings charity drive exceeds goal again by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Although the advisor of the 1990 Senior Charity Drive at Hastings High School had doubts about reaching the class' S7.000 goal, the students' confidence never swayed. Teacher Laurence Christopher said since there were fewer all-senior classes during the first-hour room competition, he thought S5.000 would be more realistic. Bui the students had other definitions of re­ alistic. "We all had faith in ourselves that we could do it," said senior Jenifer Schimmel. "There was never a doubt in our minds. We were go­ ing for more." And they saw more. A rough total of S8.8OO was raised. About $7,600 will be given to Love Inc. of Barry County, to assist homeless and hungry people within the county borders. The remaining $1,200 or so will be used to cover expenses, such as the cost of a ban­ ner that stretched over State Street and a bill­ board along West Green Street This year's donation brings the total to aboout $38,000 that Hastings High School students have raised through Christmas and Spring charily drives for Love Inc. "There is no question that each year ’his is a Hastings community drive, even though the students run it and it’s called the senior charily drive. It's a community effort,” Christopher said. Christopher, who has overseen the drives, watching the intake total increase each year, was impressed. "1 was extremely surprised. I didn't think we were even going to come close," he said. "The students had great enthusiasm. They wanted to beat last year’s class. Thai's been the way each year, they want to beat the class before them." One room alone brought in $2,350, an av­ erage of $134 for each of the 18 students in Karl Schwartz’s first hour. Thai's more than any other individual class has raised, said Christopher. "Without Karl Schwartz and his leadership, we wouldn't have been able to do as well," said Christopher. Christopher's students raised an average of $36.50 per student, for second place among seniors, and Janice Drolen’s room took in $26.50 per student, for third place. Senior adaptation As one of several skits performed by Hastings High School seniors in the spring charity drive, the students acted out "We Didn’t Start the Fire." The song, by pop singer Billy Joel, makes reference the people, politics, news events, trends and tragedies that have taken place over the last three decades. Because many of the seniors were not bom yet. or were too young to remember many of the people and events, they added some of their own lyrics. Words and phrases that have been part of their high school years include: "Guys and Dolls," Winning Halls. East-West. Thursday's best, Ms. Drolen's Second Place, Pieing Teachers in the Face. Girl's Dream, Winning Team, Murphy Boys, Schaafman Toys, Mrs. Cooklin's Overhead, Mr. Maurer's Test We Dread. East Grand Rapids, Mke Brown, Drama Club "Our Town," Twin Valley Conference Champs, Paying off the Years al Camp. Football 5 and 0, Drug Busts, Just Say No, Golfers, Wrestlers Go to State, Pay to Participate. Millages, five-hour day, Both Proposals, B and A, Wrestling Three-peat, Freridge’s Dancing Feel. Love Inc, Hot Pink, Raffles, Measles, Pep Band. Take a Stand, Giving out a Helping Hand. Student Council. Contracts. Slam Dunk. Computer Hacks. Annual Christmas Charity Drive and Saturday Night Live. Sieve Jordan's Fight for Life, "Almost Paradise." “L.A. Law," "Cosby Show." Senior Charity Drives a Go! Among the younger students, Joyce Cooklin's class brought in $7.80 per student, to win the freshmen division, while Connie Hindenach's room raised $10.30 per student to take the top place among sophomores. Peter DeDecker's first-hour class hauled in $6.70 per student, to lead the juniors. Each classroom had a jar for donations. While some of the money came out of stu­ dents' pockets, much more was generated through planned projects. The senior steering committee organized a concert, a dance, a slam-dunk contest, a threepoint basketball shoot-out competition, and basketball games between the faculty and se­ niors. In the spirit of heavy competition, individ­ ual classes connived other ways to try to outdo their peers, such as raffles, car washes, pan-handling outside of a grocery store, col­ lecting returnable beverage containers from friends and neighbors, selling local coupon books and holding bake sales and a car smash. Students gave a lot of money, but so did parents, said Christopher. One parent was Judy Moskalik, who at the completion of Friday's basketball games and skits, wrote a check for S140. "People in the community say, *Yes, I see a need here, Bl give some money," explained Christopher. Besides financial sacrifices, students also put in hours, he said. "We had over 100 students who really put in a lot of lime. A lot more have given money, but some of them really put in a lot of time on this." For about four weeks, members of the steering committee met every day during lunch hour to begin planning. Some also worked during their independent study classes and after school. Christopher said he sees the project as a sort of "coming-of-age" event. "For the first time, they feel like they're part of the community," he said. "They think, This is something good, so whatever I sacrifices I make will be for the good. It's a maturation process. These guys will be lead­ ers of their communities later, and this is a way to get them started doing something for the community." Students say the work gives them a special feeling. "Being in the Christmas Charity Drive and the Spring Charity Drive, working hard and diligently, I can see where we arc helping the homeless," said senior Tim Atkinson. "The Hastings High School students have sup­ ported the charity drive very well. And it's a true blessing to those who are in poverty." Atkinson was among the seniors who shopped for food, clothing and toys that they delivered to needy families at Christmas lime. He remembers what he felt like. "You could see how they needed that food and clothing," said Atkinson. "It gave you a warm feeling inside to help out someone who isn't as fortunate." "They were really thankful," added Jenifer Schimmel. "They didn't know if they should hug us because they really didn't know us. They didn't know we were coming and they were really surprised. You could see how happy the kids were because they’re not used to getting all that stuff." Classmate Jeff Baxter w;s surprised with the amount of effort behind the spring drive. "I think, in the beginning, you don’t real­ ize how big of a deal it is until you see how much you made," said Baxter. "It*s a real pleasure knowing that your final result will benefit the homeless." And Schimmel is happy with the image the students earn for their work. "Sometimes, in the community, we get the reputation of not being considerate of others,” she said. "I thought it was really neat how the students at Hastings High School pulled together and donated their time. They weren't greedy." The first Senior Charity Drive was put on by 1985 students in Christopher's govern­ Tom Vos, winner of the slam-dunk contest, leaps over classmate Jeff Baxter in a special slam-dunk demonstration. ment classes. He had no intention of a fol­ low-up. "But the next year, the students came in and said, 'Can we do that again? It looked like so much fun.' They come in at the be­ ginning of the year and they look forward io it. Every year, it gets more exciting and more prosperous." At least one departing senior wants the ex­ citement and prosperity to continue, as long as the initial focus is maintained. "I hope they (future classes) don’t lose the main idea of getting food for the homeless, and that they don't jurt worry about the com­ petition," said Baxter. . t,‘jivorn -'.7 . ... ' • •’ Singing bolh Billy Joel's and the senior class’s lyrics Io "We Didn't Start the Fire." was Barry Gtson, with backup help from his senior classmates Surfers from the 1960s are (from left) Matt Slocum, Jackie Longstreet and Shawna Deli. _____________________ Students portray homeless people in a skit to the song ‘Another Day in Paradise.' Students play the role of some of tneir parents, dressed as "be-boppers" of the 1950s. The lean, mean teachers team, reeking of talent, prowess and experience, won the game. Hans and Frans of Saturday Night Live fame visited the high school, along with Cousin Arnold, slopped by to 'pump up* the audience lor donations. Shown here (from left) are John Rea, Tim Cruttenden and Brandon Dawe. Teacher Paul Fulmer (right) tnes Io get past senior Brian Turnbull in the laculty men vs. senior boys basketball game Friday ninth, which the teachers won. 45-42. Endowed 'cheerleaders' kept spirits up. Racing for the ball in the senior girls vs. faculty women basketball game are (from left) teacher Joan Schroeder, Kim Belanger. Jenifer Schimmel and teacher Theresa Heide. The teachers won, 21-15. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 29. 1990 Viewpoint = Hiringprofessionalfirm best solution toaproblem The Hastings City Council's move to hire a professional company to do the assessing and a reappraisal in the city may not be a popular one with some taxpayers. But, under the circumstances, it is the right thing to do. One of the biggest reasons for some assessments this year shooting up so high is that some past procedures have been inadequate in the eyes of the state. So the time is now to get things straightened out before the state steps in and does the assessing job itself. Another problem has been that the last time an appraisal was done in the city was 1969,21 yean ago. Over that period, it has been too easy for inequities to develop. And with the State Tax Commission putting so much more pressure on local assesson these days, it is important that the highest standards of professionalism are met in the job. George Bratcher and Consolidated Governmental Services perform professional work that should begin to satisfy the state and begin torectify the problems of inequity. Unfortunately, along the way, some people are going to get stuck with assessment increase* at first, perhaps because of problem* in the past. Consolidated Governmental Senrice* will cost the city only a little more than what a full-time assessor would. The big advantage will be that the firm will be here to do the work for a guaranteed three years by contract, a better situation than having city employees come and go in the job. It has been suggested that the city raise the assessor's salary to attract and keep a qualified person here.. However, that move would put the assessor on a salary just about equal to that of the fire chief and police chief, two important official* who have been here a long time. And there still would be no guarantee of tottofai^T-ving for awhile. Given the track record of the*^*- aig situation in Hastings, the painful question that must be ask ^ do we pay now, or do we pay later? Hiring a professional firm to the job best answers that question. FBI out the census, please 1990 Census form* have arrived at just about every household by now. Upon examining them, some residents may think more than just a few of the questions are at best a bit silly or at worst downright intrusive. Residents should be aware that the data fhdy. proVWe-for the census cannot, by law, be used against them, nor can it be forwarded to some "junk mail" business. The purpose of the census is to give the U.S. government a good idea where people are living and what their conditions are. The data collected is important in determining how much government assistance or grants will come Barry County's way in the next 10 yean. So we all have a stake in filling out these forms and answering these sometimes annoying question*. Answer the census. By doing so, you have absolutely nothing to lose, and perhaps a great deal to gain. The Hasting* Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor at a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subject* of current general interest. The blowing guidelines have been established to help you: ‘Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Leiters that ar* Hxlou* or dafamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phon* nuntoer. The writers name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserve* the right to rc «. edit or make any change* such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 BcHUlCr Starting this week the Banner will run a weekly cartoon on its editorial page. Jeff England of Sunfield is the cartoonist. He works at J-Ad Graphics as a color stripper and recently graduated from Lansing Community College with an associate s degree in illustration. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1987. England said he first became interested in art at the age of 5 or 6 because of his older brother, Kenneth, who used to draw science fiction materials and animals. Kenneth now is in the U.S. Air Force. Jeff, who is in the process of moving to Middleville, eventually would like to earn a bachelor's degree in a field of art, perhaps from Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids or from the Chicago Institute of An. The editorial cartoons will be intended to send a message, bring a smile or stimulate thinking. Readers’ comments on this trial trial program are welcome. Students’ charity drive energy should be marketed Marketing brainstorm: Bottle the energy of a bunch of high school students on a mission and sell it as the latest “upper." “No more needfor caffeine. A little goes a long way. Natural. Refreshing," the ad might read. "Mission" is the operative word. Idealistic missions that leave them free to believe that flair hard work can save the world. Or at least help some struggling souls in Barry County. Passersby may have noticed the pulsating walls of Hastings High School the last cou­ ple of weeks. Especially in the morning. Especially first hour, the hour when friends aad siblings were pitted against each other, split into separate classes, each trying to outdo the others by raising the most money in the 1990 Senior Charity Drive. Some devised ways io generate more moo* ey than teenage pockets usually cany - Raf­ fles, bake sales, coupon books, pop-can col­ lections, even panhandling at a grocery store. The reward: Free pizza. AU that for pizza? Rm like they probably eat at least once a week. Granted, pirn may be the most popular American food, and some teenagers might consider it one of the four basic food groups. But pizza was just the tangible prize. The intangible was something buried be­ neath denim jackets aad rock T-shirts. Someihiiig teens are often accused of lacking. Compassion. J Compassion - mixed with a healthy dose of competition, of course. Still, compassion for homeless and hungry people. Not needy souls on the other side of the world whose names they can’t pronounce and faces theyll never see. But people right hefe ia Barry County. People the fresh-faced teens may sec in the canned goods section at a lo­ cal grocery store. Or wheel past in their *78 Chevy s. Bany County has its downtrodden who rely on government aid for life. And there are plenty of people in Hastings who pass time roaming the limited streets. But they don’t wear placards saying "Homeless" or “HunFY" They are unnamed travelers whose roads have been darkened for numerous reasons. Perhaps they've even been the target of jeers or jokes by groups of freewheeling teens passing by on evening joyrides. But it’s the labels of these unnamed people that give the teens their passton to help Write us a Letter! Hastings Banner editorial cartoon starting others. "Homelessness" is likely unfathomable to a young lady whose moat recent devastating moment was her mother's refosal to buy a fifth pair of Guess jeans. Or a melodramatic young man who insists that he will absolutely die if he doesn’t get a pairof Air Jordan sneakers. The concept of hunger or starvation is probably equally as remote to the growing mens who can barely hold out until lunch. The vigor that accompanies the spring women set aside teen characteristics and join together for x cane they hopefully will never know firuhind. or I helpleu penoo they Reporter’s Notes by Kathleen Scott charity drive was not new. Nor was the drive. For six years now, students at the high school have pooled their enthusiasm and emptied their pockets to raise money for others in drives originated by teacher Laurence Christopher. Five times it’s been the Christmas Charity Drive. Six times it’s been the Senior Charity Drive. The school has also "adopted" a pre­ school boy in India, vowing to give student council money, which is more than half of the family's income, to feed, clothe and educate Vinod Kumar. And in perhaps in one of the most heart­ warming drives, the student body two years ago raised money for junior Steve Jordan, who developed cancer shortly after his father had been laid off from his job. The stories of giving teens were touching. Emptying banks, giving the equivalent to a week’s paycheck, staying after school to or­ ganize special segments of the fund-raiser. Whatever the force, their spirit was ad­ mirable. The 1990 class is sort of a special one to me. Tve been at the newspaper for just a lit­ tle longer than they have been in high school. I’ve been with them through the good and the bad. The good I will remember. Standing misty-eyed on the sidelines, camera and note­ book in hand, watching these young men and m«y never meet And Tm wre moat of them will iikewUe recall the *iviag good time,. Faced with too many bill, aad too lime time ia the adult world, they may aomeday wanaly remember their reea-a*e effort. And the cuiea they worked for may lire remind them that although life can be rough, they Mill live better than mom of the earth's peo!*• Educator, aad legislators have toased wound the poaibility of requiring »me type of community service work of high school students Somethin* similar perhaps to the charily drives. Why aos? h certainly seems Io wort here. And It teaermes • xem ia these seeaifers dim may otherwise go uaupped. Or worse yet, be tapped for wrong uses. Besides, with millions of students, dim marketing brainstorm would be a smash. Now, Io just find a wty to bottle the energy of a bunch of high school swdesxs on a mis­ sion... Everybody seems to want money To tie Editor— Money, money, money! Everyone wants money: Schools, parks, Road Commission, senior citizens, etc. The increases in valuations on property that will be paid in 1990 and 1991 arc outrageous. 1 will never vote for a millage again, no mat­ ter the cause. Rutland Township really shafted me! Irv Charlton would turn over in his grave over the situation out at the park. The Road Commission warns a half or so mill. As far as I’m concerned, they can reduce expenses. There is wasteful running of the roads. Grade, bring the sides in on one trip, next trip go like mad, what gravel doesn't go in ditch one way, he gets on the way back. You end up with a flat road with water stan­ ding. Wonder why there are holes one stretch, none the next? He gets his new dirt out of lawns and fence rows with scraper. The Road Commission is working on Irving Road, getting ready to tarmac. The Barry County Fair Board should fool the bill, it borders (he new fairgrounds. Senior citizens, on an average, are the best off they have been in years. More money for the department heads for salary is about it. Your County Transit will be next for millage. What a waste through the years. They try their darndest to nuke it bigger despite the odds. There’s the airport that serves so few. Think of the money wasted there. The city and county are fair game for their expenses. Did you ever wonder who pays for those grants in the end? The Barry County Commission takes every cent it can get its hands on and spends it. What Letters year did you ever hear that they had a balanc­ ed budget without a struggle? I repeal, get more money each year and spend it. The Algonquin Lake 4-H Camp...gone. A new building going up for whatever reason on property. There are enough empty buildings for rent on main street. There is big in­ debtedness at Thornapple Manor just for offices. There are a lot of people to be voted out, from top to bottom. We live in the greatest country on Earth, and we waste our energy like wildfire. Forty io 60 yean of fuel left, and people don’t care what their grandkids are to have. Have you seen those big houses with lights all along the sides, between windows, heat everything. It will never be on my conscience. A national shame! Did 1 just hear the heads of Barry County got together to have a SOO foot “drug-free barrier" around schools? Anything for a meeting. There certainly are laws that say there are to be no drugs anywhere. It would be very interesting to know what percentage of teachers uro drags. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Column paid no tribute to anyone TotteUtorYour column “shattered wreck pays tribute io the dead and die living,” I think it stunk! The person who wrote surely had no feel­ ings for the family left behind. We didn't go seethe car, and didn’t need it put to words for him again. We don't need to read about it. Some people ought to use compassion at a time like this. I didn't see a tribute to the dead, aad none at all for the living. as. We lost Alien (Sinclair) and we’ll never see Allen's Aunt Sue Susan Twigg Hastings Devoted to dn Moneta of Dairy Conti, ohno fNf published by Hasting* Banner, Inc. a dhriaion of J-Ad Graphics 1852 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580802 (816) 9480051 wa it-. --- U Tl >> jacuv* President Fredartc ‘arnhs Secretary John Jacebe Vice President Newsroom David T. Young iwton Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert (Auuuutt row Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder fSpowa eMo»> Jell Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Clastilied adt accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour ,'SaM* Maneper; Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rales: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 490-<W602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49056 (USPS 717-830) “That’s a tossup. You’ve got four evenlymatched teams.” “I think UNLV will “UNLV because they’re pull it off. They seem to much power, too many “UNLV because they play good defense and strong inside and outside. have a strong offensive good players. They can do they have good shooters.” They just have a good all- and defensive team.” everything.” “UNLV. They have too around team.” “Georgia Tech because of their Lethal Weapon nr* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29, 1990 - Page 5 Letters No more ‘tributes’ piease To the Editor— Barry County delegates at St. Mary's Camp In 1946 (from left) Ada Salton, Leland Christianen, Joyce Clark, Dean Babock, Phyllis Sheffield and Norma Jean Nielson. leaders and the 4-H honored their devoted leaders. Seventy women. 41 men and 28 older 4-H youths gave the time so that 4-H Club work could be carried on. Twice during 1946, 18 local leaders were presented with five-year awards: They were: Mrs. Gerald Smith. Yecklcy; Mrs. Clare Norris, Stevens; Herman Callaham. Baseline; Mrs. Charles Rowley. Quimby; Louise Baldwin, Fish; Mrs. Ruth Howell, Briggs; Mrs. Lillian Cheeseman. Dunham; Arthur Smalley, Middleville; Mrs. Florence Artlip. Orangeville; Helen Reeser, Woodland; Robert Gaskill, Dowling; Mrs. Vera Hecker, Nashville; Mrs. Lyle Biddle, Yeckley; Mrs. Clifton Becker, Fisher; Milton Buehler, Freeport; Ogle Flanigan, Woodland; and Mrs. Ogle Flanigan of Woodland. Two were presented with 10-year gold clover awards: Mrs. Dale Cook and Mrs. Lillie Cheeseman. Laura Jean Salton of the Brushridge Club was honored as the all-around county cham­ pion club member for 1946. Stanley Pierce and his Holstein heifer at the 1946 state show. With the appointment of Miss Beatrice C. Boyle as Club Agent in 1928,4-H Club work drew rapidly. Although club work was first started in 1918. it was very limited. In 1930 Harold J. Foster succeeded Paul J. Rood as County Agricultural Agent. In September 1931, lack of finances caused Miss Boyle to leave Barry County. Until 1935 Foster was the only exten­ sion agent and he did all the jobs of three posi­ tions: county agricultural, home economics, and Club work. In 1935, F. Earl Haas came in as part lime 4-H District Club Agent and Miss Mary E. Bullis came as part-time Home Extension Agent in 1936. Under the direction and leadership of Foster, Haas and Bullis, the 4-H program ex­ panded rapidly. In 1941, F. Earl Haas joined “Uncle Sam’s" forces and O. Ray Lamb assumed the position. By 1944, Lamb's ter­ ritory had been downsized from four counties to two. He served half lime in Allegan and half time in Barry County. On Nov. I, 1945, Lamb was appointed as full-time 4-H Club Agent for Barry County. After 1945. it was possible to have more concentrated work for both leaders and members. Recreation and program planning became a very definite part of the program, with more emphasis placed on demonstration and judging work. By 1947, Barry County had at least 1,300 club members annually. In Lambs' annual report, dated November 1946. he said. “Barry County, with 16 townships, carried 30 projects..." Lamb set up eight goals for the year: 1) increase garden dairy and poultry projects. 2) Set up judging schools for winter, as well as summer work. 3) Develop strong township leader groups to run community projects. 4. Establish longer and belter 4-H summer camps. 5) Conduct rural schools and entertainment meetings in as many communities as possible. 6) Conduct a strong Junior Leadership pro­ gram in the county. 7) Work with the Junior Farm Bureau in leadership training and recreation programs. 8) Conduct 4-H calf scramble at the fair. Lamb explained the status of the County 4-H Club Agent in 1946 in his report: “A good 4-H program is successfully car­ ried on only through complete cooperation of the three extension agents. The bulk of the girls’ program is carried on by the home demonstration agent, and yet the club agent aids in the organization of girls* clubs and the supervision of achievement day, fair and camp programs. Some of the girls’ work is also checked by the club agent. Il is necessary that the club agent spend as much lime as possible in the field. “The Michigan Stale College and the Country Agricultural Agent directs the work of the club agent. The club program is for­ mulated and worked out through the coopera­ tion of the two above mentioned agents. The home demonstration agent also works with the other two agents. The 4-H club program takes all the time the club agent can possibly give to the work." Some of the things Lamb wished to achieve during the year were to: enlarge the Junior Leadership program, have a stronger service club and County Council; induce older leaders to remain in 4-H work and secure more junior leaders; stress community club projects; encourage registered stock for livestock projects; strive for larger attendance of 4-H parents at achievement day programs. Stress farm accounting in district by 4-H members, as well as personal accounting. Lamb hoped to achieve his goals by “allocating just as much of the 4-H leadership in the township units to the older and more successful leaders as is possible." As the pro­ gram continued to grow. Lamb fell it impor­ tant and necessary to gel information and materials across from the leaders at special leaders’ meetings and conferences. He thought that news items and pictures would be helpful to keep the 4-H people informed and “inspired." It was his opinion that scholar­ ship won. Prizes awarded, tours and educa­ tional trips were vehicles to publicize 4-H activities. Lamb, in his annual report, described how club work was organized: “Club work is organized on the county basis with only one person to supervise the work. Expert advice and counsel is given by the agricultural agent. The 4-H program is carried out under the direction of the county agent. “Then, too. the home agent working in the county does much for and in the home economics projects. Several conferences are held each year, at which time county plans are made by and with the county agent. “An agricultural committee is appoined each year by the board of supervisors to assist and meet with the extension staff... It is the service club and the 4-H County Council that give greater assistance to the working 4-H program in the county. These two organized groups have very close contact with the 4-H program and help in formulating plans and putting same into action. “The Barry County 4-H Club Council, hav­ ing recently reorganized, was very active and helpful with formulating the county 4-H pro­ gram and policies for the year. The council helped plan the achievement day program, the 4-H annual livestock sale, assisted in securing new leaders and organizing new 4-H clubs. “The council consists of 12 members. The county, consisting of 16 townships, is divided into equal districts with a man. woman, (usually leaders) and an older club boy or girl from each district. “The 4-H Council acts as an advisory group for work with young people and assists with county club events, such as achievement days and exhibits. “Clubs are organized with five or more members, but all do not necessarily carry the same projects. The work is directed by local club leaders. Two leaders' training meetings were held this year, under the direction of Miss Virginia Graves and Louis Webb and club agent Ray Lamb. “Barry County organized 110 regular 4-H clubs. Some of the clubs carried a year-round program, while others organized in the spring and again the fall. The three extension agents combine their efforts to conduct tours, judg­ ing contest and achievement events." A brief summary of 1946 accomplishments was given. Total number of 4-H members enrolled was 943. Eight hundred twenty-one members completed projects with a 87 per­ cent finishing rate. The poultry project raised 4,016 birds and . . .read of dairy, beef, swine, sheep and utts were raised. There was a total of 30 projects carried by 4-H members. Five camp periods were held at the Barry County 4-H camp. During the year, one more new building was added to the camp. A total of 146 volun­ tary local leaders assisted 110 different 4-H clubs. Twenty-nine members and leaders at­ tended Club Week at MSC. The 4-H par­ ticipated in the 4-H exhibits at the county fair, stale show and Fanner’s Week. Eight Barry County youths went to Walden Woods Camp and seven went to St. Mary's Lake Camp. No organization can function without The column on the accident os March 15. in which the teenagers were kilted was surety not a tribute to my grandson (Alien Stndter) or my daughter and wa ia lew’s families. We don’t care what the car looked like. As for parking it oa that road, who do yea want to remind of what? Allen’s parents m they travel that road every day or the boys aad the neighbors? No thanks, foey don't ata that. Yes. they were toeaapen, baa yon know it could have been you or me. Would someone Photography contest has been well publicized in recent months. The deadline for submitting entires is April 30. Flyers are posted at several area stores and at Zion Lutheran Church. Don and Marilyn Haney returned last week Tuesday from a week at Phoenix, Ariz., with Don’s brother-in-law. Larry Bower. Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing and Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield were Sunday visitors of Mildred Shade. Mildred's granddaughter, Lori Endres, is back at work in Ionia after a week spent in Florida with her sister Colleen Hummel, who came for a visit from her Air Force base in Missouri. Their parents, Jerry and Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville, have also returned from Florida. Harlan MacDowell of Grand Ledge was a Toite£*»r— I d IMmcoupUM Mr. MT Kkumczyk for his essay about foe teaaagart who died oa Taaasr Labe Road. It was well written ta fooaghtfai. I hope it Tuesday visitor of his Aunt Ruth Peterman and they enjoyed lunch a the Whistle Stop Restaurant. Another visitor was Mrs. Bruce Fahrni of Clarksville. The Farhnis had earlier attended the breakfast sponsored by American Bean and Grain at the Community Center. TMukyou. Sincerely. LoriCoaklm Hastings Column on two taona waa unfair Mt AIM would never wear M footbril Mfam again birna ha was laid io rest writ k on. The new baby girl bora on March 13 to Kirk an Joni Lyde of Hastings is a grand­ daughter of Dennis and Barbara Sauers of Lake Odessa. Grace Brethren Church on Vedder Road held a Father-Son Banquet at the church on Tuesday evening. About 50 attended. Dale Brock has purchased the home of the Don Haneys on McArthur Street. Ken Goodemoot of Fourth Avenue recently received a diploma from Couotrymark Salesman’s School in Ann Arbor. He is an employee of Lake Odessa Coop Association. He was one of 44 employees from Ohio and Michigan to complete the school, which deals with agricultural products sales. Real estate transfers include those of Eln* Sprague of Ionia to Richard and Betty Sibte; Lawrence and Sara Cobb to Ronald aad Col­ leen Cobb; Ronald and Colleen Cobb Io James and Pamela Seibel of Hastings; and Clair and Cindy Jackson to Jercne and Charlotte Collier. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday evening, April 3. Final plans for the luncheon April 5 will be reviewed, along with other plans. Phil Schneider will be the speaker for the luncheon. Shelley Hudson, librarian will attend a seminar al Gaylord April 4 to 6. o The Lake Odessa Community Library is a pvt of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, 'Which enrolls 70 libraries in eight counties in western Michigan. Books in any one of these libraries are available to any card holder in any other library by means of computer registry. Ionia County members are Belding, Ionia’s Hall-Fowler, Lake Odessa and Saranac. Barry County members are Freeport, Hastings and Middleville's Thomapple-Kellogg. Allegan has eight, Kent as 26. Montcalm six, Muskegon 11, Newaygo two and Ottawa 10. at Allen's Grandma Helen (Ruth) Shellenbarger Hastings Column wan thoughtful, wall writtan Lake Odessa News: The March issue of The Westerner, a publication of Western Michigan University, has a feature article about coach and ad­ ministrator John Gill, now retired. Pictured with Gill is a group of former educators with strong Western ties. The gentleman on the left is York Duffy, brother-in-law of Lake Odessa's Lottie Hough. Mr. Duffy is the hus­ band of the former Bernice Rodgers of Odessa Township, longtime Kalamazoo resident. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have a window exhibit in an Ionia store during the county seat’s annual Homes Tour in May and a quilt to represent the township at a display in the Ionia Court House, according to action by the board of directors March 19. The society has been asked by a state railroad historical group to send information on railroad buildings and equipment in its area. The request is being shared with Woodland, Clarksville and Woodbury. The next society meeting will be a week early, on April 5, at Lake Manor. Speaker will be Robert Lowney, project director of Durand Union Station Inc. This program should be of interest to railroad buffs, since the huge Durand station was a junction point of several rail lines. The Carroll and Illa Brodbeck Memorial thea have written this kind of thing. I think not! Because it's always the teen-ager when it* speed or recklessness. I've got news for you. It isn’t always them aad they are gone. So pteare ao more tributes like this. Let us gM over this without the horrible details. We ■ta comfort and peace, not this kind of patage. written. with Mk lives; when <My one wsa driving? draghonttgk grief wMmbairkviOdgM Hwn fanrily and friends of AIM Stadrir Sharon Kidder Hastings We do not bedim Mt k mi Mr My^ Motorlata Inaanaltlvo to animate TttlMFdMr ure our driveway so crore. toore aad headed probably ia a big harry to gat to work, drove right through foe family. kilted. I foougtaantewto had agnugiiBL .CSOOcially durittl a . Sincerely. ■neyj L. Williams ***.* " , "' Mothers ahouM pay child support, too TetieEdar of my hafota'a disability. Mom was never oedata to pay foe Me for their support. (tercsea was sraiafly rrfastil iaitsorigta CMfor, aad was hawd here in Barry County, (uhere wa ta), tang enough for foe care to betawad^back to its original county for WeDittaa’t By foe time a recommendation was made for foe amfocr to pay foe state for support, she took custody back. The eta should not be left to support anyone’s chiidrea rcgardtess of who must 948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. children. RVSo we mast open up our eyes, and if we ■ta poiai flagon of Maine, we should look at foe whole station tarty, aad then see who we point flagon al then. Sf foe way, ifGod does give us men instead of ata, ta foe wisdom to aeusr- 'te tom cate, maybe He should give us wot unread of ata, too, ta foe wisdom to spay the pwy catsas well. Sace k takes two, we should not ignore ■tar Opta, oor foe retpoasibility of suppor­ ting foe ofhpriag ao matter who must pay. Sincerely, Sheryl Orman Hastings Rod Cross vokmtoora don’t dooorvo criticism TkltefiSNr- Accepting new patients... Onr oacarn, ar M local kvri. k to Mo­ total budget of about S28.000 a year, on a parHta office hours schedule. Our votaasoors are ao different than the rest lt itmuM me of M IM IMb end turfy 1770, when eenlreeoon end woenon were toM not to wonr their todftne on Itteny. Tide ad­ vice m given far pwin—l aofaey rtwoti but thooe of w who wore carat eorvfae poopk never took thee edvico far ofariwe hofo aa oat. I tftiak that says something about foe type of people getting things done around hare, ta foey don't deserve this type of icauoi. David E. Engel, D.O. has Joined the practice of Douglas K. Shumway, D.O., and Linette Showerman, D.O. at 402 Thornton Middleville, Ml 49333 If a Red Crore vohtatr iaeuar goaded in­ to feeling embarrassed about wearing an arm­ band in a shelter, all of ua are in big trouble. That goes far any vohmtoer orgaainataa try­ ing to help people. As the oidy paid staff member in Barry County, I frel pert of my job is to protect and shied volunteers who are out foere trying to help. That goes from foe I JOO vohtaer blood donors to the butaaaes tear eappon for five programs we admintar, afl oa an aanual Another negative tetter will soon appear in Aaa Landers* column regarding the disaster anaey being used ia the San Francisco area for earthquake relief. Chairman George Moody has already said that substantially more of foe finds will be used in the area, but foe article win be printed anyway. And, of count, I'm sure Ann will want to rehash the coffee aad donut thing again this Christmas. Don Turner Director, Red Cross Barry County Chapter Hours by appointment Monday through Saturday Call 795-3316 or 795-7241 Complete health care for the entire family NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Cail 948-8051 ^-SUBSCRIBE! Robert Gaskill in the 4-H state show in 1946, with his registered Holstein. _________________________________________________________ �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29, 1990 Gordon E. Rummins, Sr. Jerry Lynn Christie Lynn Francisco HASTINGS - Lynn Francisco, 86 of Hast­ ings passed away Saturday, March 24,1990 at West Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Francisco wa* bora May 28, 1903 in Hastings, the son of John and Inna (Yarger) Francisco. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1927. Mr. Francisco was married to Ruby Henny, June 23, 1973 in Hasting*. Mr. Francisco is survived by wife, Ruby; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Mary Francisco; one step-son, Dick Henny; one step-daughter, Joan Elliot; several grandchildren and step­ grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Loren Francisco of Springhill, Flori­ da; Robert and Jack Francisco of Hastings; two sisters, Lois Hecker of Battle Creek, Lura Neuman of Middleville. He was preceded in death by one sister, Leona Collins and one brother, Perry Francisco. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 27, 1990 at West Chicago, Illinois. Burial will be at West Chicago, Dlinio*. Memorial contributions may be made to a organization of one's choice. DOWLING - Jerry Lynn Christie, 30 of 1213 Clear Lake, Dowling passed away suddenly Thursday evening, March 22, 1990. Mr. Christie was born January 18, 1960 in Edmore, the son of Larry and Alberta (Morrow) Christie. He graduated from Delton Kellogg School. He was married to Kim Bryan, September 12, 1980. He was employed for eight years at Delton's Sand & Gravel. Mr. Christie is survived by his wife, Kim; daughter, Lindsay; one son, Jason both at home; two brothers, David Christie and Larry Christie Jr., both of Delton; mother and step­ father Alberta and Bill Wadle of Shepherd; father and step-mother, Larry and Barbara Christie of Delton; maternal grandmother, Florine Morrow of Mt Pleasant; paternal grandmother, Edith Christie of Vestaburg; step-sister, Liu Tobias of Delton; two step­ brothers, Duane Strick of Battle Creek and William Wadle of Shepherd; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 26 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Harold D.Wirrea ORANGEVILLE • Harold D. Warren, 67, of 8131 Marsh Rood, Orangeville passed away Wednesday, March 21,1990 at Borgess Medi­ cal Center. Mr. Warren was bora November 24,1922 in Orangeville, the son of Alvin C. aad Ida B. Warren. He wa* raised ia Orangeville. He worked in a pulpwood business, he wu also a taxidermist, fanned and did stone masonry. He was an avid sportman, loved to fish, hunt and trap. He was married to Leeveecha Marshall on May 24, 1944 in Martin. Mr. Warren is survived by his wife, Leeveecha; two sons, Harvey J. (Burch) Bette Warren, Alvin and Joan Warren; two daught­ ers, Mae and Calvin Adrianson, Linda and John Myers, all of Orangeville; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Harvey J. Warren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 24 at the Manhall Grea Funeral Home, Plain­ well with Pastor Dan Bowman and Mr. Mike Risner officiating. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Mary J. Salerno CLARKSVILLE - Mary J. Salerno, 94 ofClarksville and formerly ofClif­ ton, New Jersey passed away Monday, March 19, 1990 at TenderCare Nursing Home, Hastings. Mrs. Salerno was born September 26,1895 in Scot!and, the daughter of Graham and Agnes (McMeechin) Currie. She was married io Anthony Salerno in 1968. He preceded her in death 1986. She lived and worked in New Jersey util moving to the Clarksville area in 1984. Mrs. Salerno is survived by four stepchild­ ren, Doris Bower of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Barbara Perillo of East Hanover, New Jersey, Joan Cameron ofWest Rockaway, New Jersey and Louis Salerno of Parisippany, New Jersey; two nephews, Norman O'Connor of West Orange, New Jersey and Dennis O'Connor ofClarksville; one niece, Kay Carell of Portland, Oregon. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 22 at the South Boston Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. ATTEND SERVICES GRACK LUTHERAN CmmCH, PMtor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, April I - 8:43, Church School (ail afta); 10:00, Hot* Communion, Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cafty CotaM. choir Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. More- Much 29-6:30 Choir School; 7:30 pttnided. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, HMtiagi, Michigan. G. Kent Kaier. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. CHURCH, 1302 S Hanover. Hastings. Phone 946-2236. Leonard Davis. PMor. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill, YoMh PM. 9:30; 9:30-10:30 Owth Services - Somtey School 9:43 4:00 Jaaior High Youth Fcttowalnp; 3:00 Coafinnalioa ClMOCC; 6:00 Senior High Youth MtowMp. Monday. April 2 - 7:30 Christian Education Meeting. Tues- CYCI (Grade K thra 9ft) 6:43 p.m Nursery provided far ail services. Olher active organiaalioas: Wesleyan Meo. Waats'j M»- Yarn* MisMOOary Wortcrs Band. FIRST CHURCH UF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par­ sonage. 943-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worftip Ser­ vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. 9.30 Octe I. home ofJcoo Fmoic; 1:30 Circle 4. Circle 5, in *' xan«e of Piwbyterian Chui- . 7:30 Chancel Choir practice ^oarsday, April 5 9:30 Circle 2. ia the Louage; 12:00 Ouarth. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and ChiMira. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Locel Businesses: JACOBS SEXAU. HMRMACY CempWf* Proscription Sur«ke HASTBKS SAMN6S A LOAN ASSOCIATION HmUngo end toko Odaaaa COLEMAN AGENCY af HasUacs, Ik. Insurance lor HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wear Stale Mood, March 31 - 9:30 Corf. 5; 1:30 AdoR McnftenhipClaaa; 1:00 NA. Mtadny, April 2 - 6:00 Positive Phniillig. Wednesday. April 4 - Fellowship; 6:00 pan.. Evening Worship. Nursery fa’ all services, transportation provided to aad from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. M)5 S. JdTcrson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. confcs- tit*. Hom*. Swain*** end Cor WMN FUNDML HO88K Waatinga FLEXFABMCORPOMTEO NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS Mentbor F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REHINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscription*" -UBS. JeWtrton ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS HANUfACTURING CO. Hosting*. Mtetiigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Coofc Nd. — Hasting*. Michigan Kids Kteb or Junior BMc Quiz (a«a S-12); Youft Miaittriea or Ten BMc Qua (^es 13-19); NT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST Father Thomas B. Winh. Vicar. 2413 McCann Rd.. Irving. Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The BMc. ftc 600 Powell Rd. Factor Kevin Eady, 943-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour al 6:00. FIRST BAIHINT CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94K-WXM. Kenneth W. Gamer. PaMor. James R. Barren. Asst. k> the paMor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vice.: Sunday School 9:45 u.m. Morning Worship 11:00 u.m. Evening Wordtip 6 p.m. Wednes­ day . Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru H. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houveman Halit. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. S-Tercd Sound* Rehcanuil 8:30 p.m. tAdult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.tn. King* Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing service broadcast WBCH. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. K mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day Sch.Mil at 10a.m.: Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Service al 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Nashville Area SI. <7 MIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pi»hl. Pastor. A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass6:30p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIEI.D UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn ollieialing. Banficld United Methodist Church Sundav School.. ...9a.m. Church.........................................9:30 Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School . 9:30a.m. Church .10:30 a.m. HOLT - Gordon E. Rummins, Sr., 60 of Holt passed away Sunday, December 24, 1989. Mr. Rummins was bora July 21, 1929 in Delhi Township and had been a life long resi­ dent of the area. He was currently employed with B.O.C Division of General Motors Corporation, Experimental Engineering, with 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Rummins is survived by his wife, JoAn­ ne L.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gordon E Rummins, Jr., of Laming and Darryl R. and Brenda K. Rummins of Hastings; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Christine M. and Archie J. Wood Sr., of Hastings, JoLynn R. sad Steven V. Leary, Sr. also of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, Archie, Cindy, Patty, Steve, Nate, Josh, Katie, Zac, Cara, Tim, Tracy; parents, Harry and Ruby Rummins; brother, Hany J. Rummins; two sisters, Mrs. Dianne Reynolds, all of Holt and Mrs. Betty Duff of East Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Reglious services were conducted Thursday, December 28 with Rev. Norman Herron, of The Church of Christ of Hastings officiating. Burial was at the Maple Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Archie Wood, Jr., Steven Leary, Jr., Nathaniel Leary, Robert Larner, Royce Dorcr and Julius Perkrul. Arabetle G. Waiters GRAND RAPIDS - Arabelle G. Wliters, 91 of Grind Ripidl ind formerly of Histings nened i»iy Monday, Much 26. 1990 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapida. Mn. Wallen wai bora on Januaiy 24,1899 in Hutinga, the daughaer of Maury and Hattie (Bare) Moore. She wu railed in Irving Townaltip of Bany County and attended the Jones School. She graduated from Hutinga High School and received her Teachen Certification from the old Barry Normal. She taught Khool for about five yean « lhe Joon and Wood Schools in rural Barry County. She wu married to Floyd W Wallen on December 8, 1923. FoUowiag her marriage they lived in Grand Rapida for eeveral yean betae moving to Irving TowtuHp in 1947 and to Durkee Road ia Haadaga Townahip in 1957. Six had lived in Grand Rapida dace 1977.Sbe aaeaded the Kentwood Community Church. Mn. Waller ia nuvived by a daughter, Marian G Wallen of Grand Rapida; aevenl niece, and nephew, and covairn. She wu preceded ia death by Iter huaband, Floyd, December 17. 1976 and a airier, data Thompson. Funeral aervicea will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 30 at the Wren Funenl Home, Hariinga with Rev. Deloe Taaaer officiating. Burial will be at lhe Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contribution! may be made to The Gideona. Helen Posoft HASTINGS ■ Helen Foeoch, 74 of 4550 E. Sager Road, Haaangr, puaed away Saturday, March 24, 1990 at her reaidence. Mn. Foeoch wu boor May 18. 1915 ia Buller, Pennaylvarui, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Oiopic) Semkow. She graduated from Ncrtheanera High School in Detroit She was married to Fred Ptftoch, November 11, 1939. She was employed for two yean at Chrysler Corporation and 15 years for the Ford Motor Company. She attended lhe Quimby United Methdoist Church. Mrs. Posoch is survived by her husband, Fred; one son, Ronald F. Posoch of Sl Clair Shore; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Delores) Malkowski of Sterling Heights; two grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Catherine Ulanknowski of Hastings, Mrs. Dame! (Sophia) Saglimbene of Waited Like; six nieces and one nephew. ReprectiM her wishes there will be no funer­ al services Burial wu at While Chapel Cemet- ety, Troy. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Alden “Ozzie” Grinnell FREEPORT - Alden “Ozzie" Grinnell, 62 of Freeport passed away Wednesday, March 21, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Grinnell wu bora on December 21, 1927 in McIntosh, South Dakota, (he son of Floyd and Thora (Johnson) Grinnell. He moved to Michigan u an infant, and later sealed in Freeport where be attended school. He wu married to Caroil Fuller on Novem­ ber 10,1950. He wu a Veteran of the United States Army. He wu active in the Masonic Lodge in Freeport 8541, Order of the Eastern Scar, Freeport Chapter478, Lake Odessa VFW <4461, DAV 82 Grand Rapids, Loyal Order of Moose 8628 of Hastings, Clarksville Tri­ County Conservation Club, and an Alternate Director of Michigan United Conservation Club of which he received the HT. Hackett award in 1989. He was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings far 35 yean prior to his working for Caledonia Schools. Mr. Grinnell is survived by his wife, Caroil E. Grinnell; three daughters, Ronda Hunter of Freeport, Marois and Martin Sobleskey of Hastings and Velds and William Wright of Loomis, California; one son, Carlin and Jeri Grinnell of Grand Rapids; six grandsons; one manddaughter, two brother*, J.D. and Marie Grinnell ofHastings, Randall and Glenna Grin­ nell of Joshua, Texas; three sisters, Caroline and Jerry Penney of Oscala, Florida, Vivian and Don Carpenter of Battle Creek, Marilyn and Mike Kidder of Hastings; one foster son, Jerry and Fay la Crater of Palm Bay, Florida; two faster grandsons; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Devon Sobleskey. ' Memorial services were held Monday, March 26 at the Freeport United Brethren Church with Rev. Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Jail inmate attempts second suicide by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Barry County Jail inmate was hospital­ ized Sunday after slashing his wrists and at­ tempting to hang himself. Eric J. Herman, 18, was discovered still conscious Sunday morning by authorities in the jail's observation tank. Herman was rushed to Pennock Hospital, where he received about 40 stitches on each arm, authorities said. Herman, formerly of Clarksville, was re­ turned to the jail. But Sunday night, he was transported to Blodgett Medical Center with a possible fracture in his back. Physicians at Pennock Hospital ordered Herman taken to the Grand Rapids hospital after then noticed an unusual spot on an Xray, said Jail Administrator Dan Dipert. After his release from Blodgett, jail author­ ities look Herman to the Kalamazoo State Mental Hospital for further treatment Herman attempted suicide in December by slashing his wrists with a razor blade, author­ ities said. After his recovery, Herman was returned to the jail population. But when he violated a jail rule last week, he was placed in the jail's observation cell, where corrections officers TOP 10, continued from page 1 Club, Just Say No, Students Against Drunk Driving and serving as a counselor at fifth grade camp. Currently employed at Barry County Lumber, she also woiked for two summers in the YMCA playground program, and has been active in her church's youth group. Although she has no* decided on a major, Brighton will attend Central Michigan University. Ranking sixth in the class, with a GPA of 3.821 is Bevln Dunn, daughter of Tom and Lori Dunn of 101 Shriner St Vice President of the Drama Club, Dunn has been active in the school play and re­ cently took part in lhe Senior Charity Drive. Her honors and achievements include being a member of the National Honor Society, re­ ceiving the school's Academic Letter and Academic Pin, winning first place for two years in the Thornapple Arts Council Art Show, being chosen for the Talented and Gifted Conference and receiving a Presidential Scholarship from Alma College. Art has been the major focus of Dunn's time when not in school. She has attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, taken summer classes ar Kendall College of Art and Design, and also took a sign language course al Kellogg Community College. Although she's leaning toward a liberal arts degree, Dunn is undecided in major and col­ lege. She is looking at the University of Notre Dame, Kalamazoo College and Alma College. Following closely behind Dunn, with a grade point average of 3.811 is Katy Peterson. She is the daughter of Paul and Linda Peterson of 416 S. Broadway. Among Peterson's special honors are selec­ tion to the National Honor Society, an All­ Conference Academic Athlete, Rotary World Affairs Seminar representative, Homecoming court and Project Outreach participation. Her co-curricular activities included serving as Student Council president, Interact Club president; belonging to lhe Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Student Judiciary Committee, the Homecoming, Prom and Snowball committees, and the Senior Char­ ity Drive. Peterson was also active in sports, being a four-year member, captain and All-Confer­ ence Team member of the basketball team, as well as four years in volleyball. She’s in her fourth year of track, qualifying for state com­ petition two of those years. She has been a volunteer for YMCA Youth Council program belonged to her church's youth group, and has volunteered for Just Say No and the Special Olympics. She works at Felpausch in Delton. Although career and college plans are not definite, Peterson is planning to attend either the University of Notre Dame or Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Not far behind Peterson is Ray Duimstra, clocking in with a 3.8 grade point average, to finish eighth in his class. The son of Don and Donna Duimstra, he re­ tides at 580 Welcome Road. Duimstra received the Academic Pin as a sophomore and the Academic Letter as a ju­ nior. He enjoys playing basketball and collect­ ing baseball cards. With plans of being a lawyer, Duimstra plans to attend Grand Valley State Univer­ sity, majoring in pre-law, with the possibil­ ity of transferring to the University of Michigan after two years. Lawrence W. Wilson, Sr. NASHVILLE • Lawrence W. Wibon, Sr., 74 of 106 North Main Street, Nashville passed away Monday, March 26, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Wilson was born on March 11,1916 in Lake Odessa, the son of Roy and Florence (Shellman) Wilson. He was raised in Lake Odessa and attended Lake Odessa Country School. He farmed until he entered the Army during World War U. He received two purple hearts and three bronze stars at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. He was married to Ester King on March 4, 1947 in Hernando, Mississippi. The couple moved to Nashville in 1975 from Lake Odessa and Woodland. He was employed at Lake Odessa Cannery, Hough Brothers Silo Builders in Sunfield where he was a Millwright and the Caledonia Elevator. He did small engine repair, fixed radios and neighborhood kid's bikes. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Ester; three sons, Cleo Leroy Brown of Vermontville, Cleon Lee Brown of Nashville and Lawrence Wilson, Jr. of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Sandy Fisk of Sunfield; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen King of Lake Odessa and Hazel Arntz of Harbor Beach. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 28 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashv<t’c with Rev. Robert Taylor and VFW Post 8260 officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence W. Wilson, Sr. Memorial Fund. Lori Courtney ranks ninth in the Clara of 1990 with a 3.795 grade point average. She is the daughter of Kathleen Courtney”of 701 N. Michigan Ave. A recipient of the Academic Pin and Aca­ demic Leiter, Courtney is a member of the National Honor Society. Courtney has participated in jazz band, marching band, concert band and symphonic band. She has competed in lhe District and State Solo Ensemble festivals and took pan in the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association District 10 All-Star band. She ha* been a member of Students Against Drunk Driving, the yearbook staff, the Educational Travel Club, Youth in Gov­ ernment, Humanities Club and the Home­ coming Committee. She held offices in SADD, the travel club. Youth in Govern­ ment, and was the academic editor of the yearbook as a junior. Outside of school, Courtney has worked at two fast-food restaurants, volunteered at the Commission on Aging and played in the Hastings City Band. She plans to attend James Madison College at Michigan State University, study­ ing political science and interaational rela­ tions. She would like to work in foreign or domestic service, possibly with the State Department. Melinda James finishes 10th in her class, with a grade point average of 3.75. She is the daughter of Larry and Sandy James of 1750 Heath Road. A member of the National Honor Society, James also received an Academic Letter and was named lhe Exchange Club's Youth of the Month far October. Her extra-cuiTicular activities include four years of track, four years of basketball, two years of cheerleading, and membership in die Interact Club, Varsity Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ski Club and the Educa­ tional Travel Club. James ha* served on the Snowball commit­ tee, the Homecoming dance, float aad hall­ decorating committees, the Prom.Coauaittee,-the Christmas and Spring Senior Charity Drives and took part in Christmu window­ painting for three years. A member of her church's youth group, she has also been a YMCA volunteer far three years. Her employcrnt while in high school included jobs at Rogers Deparunetn Store, Histings House, Exercise Made Easy, Saskatoon Golf Cub, Viking and YMCA. James plans to attend Grand Valley State University, enrolling in lhe facilities man­ check on inmates every five to 10 minutes, Dipert said. On Sunday morning, Herman asked for a razor and a shower and was allowed to have both. When a corrections officer checked the cell minutes later, Herman had taken apart his ra­ zor, slashed his wrists and wrapped a bed sheet around his neck. Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins, who was on duty, said the cuts were long enough to re­ quire stitches but did not appear to be very deep. In January, Herman was sentenced to one year in the Bany County Jail for escape after walking away from a work release program in August Herman only had about two weeks to serve on his sentence when he fled the area and went to Florida. He was extradited back to Michigan. Earlier, Herman was sentenced in February 1989 to three month in jail for stealing a radar detector from a car in Hastings. In July 1989 he was found guilty of violating his probation and returned to jail oa a work re­ lease program. The balance of Herman's jail sentence was suspended when he was sent to the state hoepital, but he remains bound by a three-year probation order set when he was sentenced in January. Second-offense drunken driver arrest made after traffic stop WOODLAND TWP. - A Hastings motorist wu arrested for drunken driv­ ing after a traffic stop Saturday. Douglu E. Taggart, 35, of 602 E. Hubble SL, Hastings, wu lodged oo charges ot second-offense druakea driv­ ing after he wu arrested at Brown and Martin Roads. Two misdemeanor citations were also issued for other offenses. Police said Taggart hu a previous conviction far dninkea driving ia 1984. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who'a moved away, give them something that's “homemade"...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Yoar A/oMerowa Newspftr C«H94e8051 agement program. News Briefs Dinner to honor volunteer rescuers A special dinner and awards ceremony Saturday evening at the Nashville VFW Hall will honor 14 volunteers who took part in rescue and lifesaving during a tragedy last June on the Thornapple River. The incident involved three Nashville teens and their 15-year-old friend, Robert Parsons, from Bailie Creek. Par­ sons was drowned after the teens’ runner raft* went over the Mill Pond Dam and capsized, Two Nashville fighters, Chip Smith and Earl Wilson, also were injured in their rescue attempts. Ross Meehan, a passerby who is credited with saving Smith's life, will be one of the volunteers who will be honored. Others will include local fire and ambulance personnel and police officers. Joining the VFW in sponsoring the even will be the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross. A social hour will start the evening at 6 p.m. and the dinner will be served al 7. Janie Rodriguez awerd planned The Village of Lake Odessa plans to honor the late Janie Rodriguez by establishing a volunteer award in her memory. Village President Steve Garlinger last week announced that beginning next year, during Volunteer Appreciation Week, the award in her name will be presented to "a helpful, giving, caring, community-minded individual." A committee now is being formed to help select me award winner. Rodriguez, who was well known in the community for her volunteer efforts, was killed March 9 in a head-on car col­ lision in a dense fog on M-66. Arts Council meets Tuesday The Thornapple Arts Council of Bany County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at die Barry Intermediate School District office on S. Broadway in Hastings. The public is welcome to attend. Mental Health board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. First Responders needed in county Rural residents of Barry County are needed for training to the level of “Firsi Responders" to enhance emergency ser­ vices in the county. First Responder training enables peo­ ple co reader care to victims of accidents or the sick until an ambulance can arrive. For information, call Lori Bishop, paramedic, at 945-3538. Project to honor memory of teen The parents of a Lakewood teen killed last fall in a car-train crash in Ionia County are initialing a project they hope will call attention to (he tragedy and help prevent it from happening again. Allen and Linda Swift, parents of Tom Swift, are spearheading plans to build a playground superstructure called "Swifty's PLACE." (Pais Love and Care Enough) in Lake Odessa Village Park. The six-member Lakewood Project CARE, which includes the Swifts, has been making plans and anyone in the community is invited to lake part. Swift, Jason Kimmel and Ray Brooke died Sept. 4 after the car they were in struck the 54th car of a 104-car empty coal train. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29, 1990 — Page 7 Citizenship honor roll revealed at Southeastern Elementary Open house to honor Edna Smith s 90th year Lamb-Hardin united in marriage Daniels-Klinkhammer announce engagement Anita Lamb and Bryan Hardin were united in marriage Feb. 23. 1990, in Battle Creek. Parents of the couple are Elaine Lamb of East Leroy. Mich.. and Mazen Lamb of bat­ tle Creek and Marshall and Karen Hardin of Hastings Anita will be a 1990 graduate of Athens High School. Her career plans are executive sccetarial. Bryan, a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, has joined the U.S. Army with basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Mr. aad Mn. Larry Daniels of Lake Odessa are happy » announce the engagement of their daughter. Diane Sue. to Junes Leo Klinkhammer, lhe son of Mrs. Mary Klinkhammer of Grand Rapids and lhe late John Klinkhammer. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Grand Rapids Junior Coltefe. She is employed by Dr. Marshall Ellens. Her fiance graduated from Union High School in Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapida Junior College. He is employed by the State of Michigan A July 28. 1990, wedding is being planned. The family would like lo invite family and friends to a surprise open house for Edna (Daniels) Smith’s 90th birthday, at Welcome Comers Methodist Church Sunday, April 1, from I to 4:30 p.m. Anyone wishing io send her a card may send if to 3595 Jordan Road, Freeport. Her children are Eileen Pierson. Hastings; Kathleen Walers, deceased; Maxine Dipps, Freeport; Galen Daniels. Lake Odessa; and Arnold Daniels, Woodland. She also has 16 grandchildren, 35 greatgranchildren and three great-great grandchildren She enjoys crossword puzzles and still crochets and reads. LocalBirth Announcements— ITS A BOY! Dale and Linda Keeler of Nashville wish to announce the birth of their son, Timothy Mar­ tin Keeter. He was born on Feb. 20 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Time: 8:25 p.m. Weight: 4 lbs. 1416 ozs. Length: 18U Torreys to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Torrey are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. A card shower in their honor is being spon­ sored by their children, Norman and Sue Tor­ rey and family, and Raymond and Marilyn Posschn and family. The couple was married April 7, 1940. Friends may send cards to the cocple at 734 Second Ave.. Lake Odessa. 48849. Marriage licenses announced Kenneth James Meyers. 27, Plainwell and Carol Sue Meyers, 29, Delton. Terry Alan Newman, 31. Chambersburg, PA and Terri Lynn Graul, 24, Chambersburg, PA. Timothy D. James. 28, Hastings and Dawn Erminie White. 24, Hastings. Ralph Edward Bell. 47. Hastings and Marie Mullins. 53, Hastings. Michael Edward Schnurr. 29, Hastings and Candace Rae Micel, 37, Hastings. Ryan-Dunklee announce engagement Kenneth and Maxine Ryan announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Ryan, to John Donktee. John is the son of Edwin and Susan Dunktee. All are from Vermontville. The bride-elect will be a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley. A Sept. 15 wedding is planned. inches. He is welcomed home by big brothers Matthew, 8, Andrew, 5. Proud grandparents are Hank and Della Keeter of Hartings and Ty aad Cleo Ruddock of Avon Park, Fla. Jonathon Bernard Kuzava born March 20 at Butterworth Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 ou. and is 20 inches long. Proud parents are Berate and Kathy Kuzava of Caledonia. Boro March 23 to James and Brenda Hobert of Hastings. Time: 2:07 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. M ou. Born March 28 to Ronald and Angela Wat­ son of Dowling. Time: 12:55 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 3V6 ozs. Bora March 27 to Dean and Tammy Shoemaker of Middleville. Time: 8:23 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Bom March 27 to Timothy Clemens and Lisa Cling of Hastings. Time: 9:27 ajn. Weight: 6 lbs. 3M ozs. ITS A GIRL! Born March 22 to Kim Shad wick and James McMelten of Hastings. Time: 7:01 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 ou. Boro March 24 to Robert and Dorothy Forshey of Delton. Time: 2:05 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 6W ozs. Boro March 26 to Troy and Carrie Kidder of Hastings. Time: 10 12 a m. Weight: 7 lbs. 4<m*. The Citizenship Honor Roll for Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings has been announced for the third marking period. Students who meet a set of guidelines or criteria are accorded such honors. The guidelines include students who are: 1. ) Seldom/never a behavior problem. 2. ) Helpful to the teacher and other students. 3. ) Do not have attendance/tardiness problems. 4. ) Show consideration for feelings, thoughts, and behavior of others. 5. ) Recognize the need for school rules and accept responsibility for their behavior. 6. ) Have good listening habits. 7. ) Respect property. 8. ) Use time wisely and have good work habits. 9. ) Exhibit pride in quality of work. 10. ) Demonstrate good lunchroom and playground behavior. The following students were named to the list: 1st Grade, Mrs. Griggs • Nicole Baird, Amy Balter, Derek Brookmeyr, Note DeMond, Jason Eaton, Kate Fnddte. Tess Fryklind, Libby Gibbons, Amber Jenks, Jerry LaDere, Amanda Lee, Danny McKinney, Elizabeth Meek, Jamie Mikotyczyk, Adam Miller, KyLee O'Henn, Lucas Overmire. Michael Pierson, Amanda Rogers. Nathan Rounds, Luke Storm, Derek Strickland, Mike Swainston. Casey VanEngen, Eric Willover. lat Grade, Mn. Sharpe - Monique Acheson, Regina Argo, Sarah Barcroft, Doug Barnett, Josh Boulter, Adam Branch, Cteyion Care, Michael daram, Winnie Coy, Robbie Demoad, Josh Desvoignes, Jeremiah Dooriag. Steven Famb, Brandie Hammond. Aaron Keller. Kenneth Koan, Rachel Mackenzie, Jacob McClelland, Randy Preston, Greg Seeker, Jason Simmet, Fawn Sinclair, Jemaica Smith, Mark Thompson, Jacob Vanderhoff, Tom Varney, Jessica Wmebreaner. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Article IX. Chapter 12 of "The Hosting* Code" be added to read os follows: ARTICLE IX. SECOND HAND DEALERS Section 1. That Chapter 12 Article IX of the Hastings Code (1970). shall read as follows: LICENSE REQUIRED; ISSUANCE; FEE. Section 12.210. No person shall engage in the business of secon­ dhand goods or junk dealer without first obtaining a license therefor Such licenses shall be issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 350 of 19! 7. as amended (M.C.L.A. 445.401 et saq.). The fee for such a license shall bo $10.00 per calendar year. This provision shall not be construed to apply to salvage yards dealing primarily with scrap, refuse or junk, or to charitable organizations as described by the inter­ nal revenue service. STATUTES APPLICABLE. Section 12.215 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the previsons of Public Act 350 in 1917, os amended, and the provisions of Public Act 231 of 1945, as amended (M.C.L.A. 445.471 er seq.) shall apply to licensees under this chapter Any licensee who violates any provisions of such statutes shall be guilty of o misdemeanor, and punished as provid­ ed in Section 1.8. In addition, conviction lor such a violation will be grounds for revocation of licensee's license by the council. Moved by Josperse and supported by Walton, that the above Ordinance be adopted os read. Yeas 9 Noys 0 Absent 0 I Sharon Vickery. City Cleik. do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on March 26. 1990. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/2) la 1973 the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia repealed what bml become known aa “Rale 23." This rule had been rmtilldirt in 1937 and wax essentially a tad Grade, Mrs. Evans - Ryan Argo. Mike Baa—t. Jay Campbell, Sara Capers. Darcy Clark, Travis Dominiak. Brad Fenmemaker. Pam Halladay. Nicole lie sit r ly, Erik Keller, htegan Levengood. Ivy Matone, Melinda Meaney. Wendy Miller. Dene Reed, Shilah Roszell, Nicole Rouse. Jon Sciba, Jon Sherman. Isaac Solmes, Patricia Straw. 2nd Grata. Mbe Maflb - Ben Buehler. Bracken Burd. Marie Carpenter, Billy Hall. Amber Lippen. Josh Malik. Lacy Pinelkow. Jamie Philo, Charily Pl—k. Many Shellenbarger. Kenney Sherry, Rachel Smith, Kellie Spacer, Kim Slraley. Jenny Taylor, Matt Thompson, Tonya Ulrich. Denny Walter 3rd Grata, Mra. Carrig— - Natalie Ache—t, David Banaim. Alan Brill, Maleah Clark. Siadi Febke, Jesaica Fox. Brandon Hammond, Brad Huas. Craig Keizer, John Kseffcr. Hr—rr Lawrence. Eric Meek. Lealie Oct—man, AJ. O’Heran. Jack RntHguet, Todd Seta—, Deariay Seeber, Tara Stockhant. Ast—da Strickland, Joel early 1930a. The excesses of speculative tn-c.ting were being fek by both tadividuab ■> quauty vor ue poraowo. comity were forced to lake setto* ia sn effort to protect future beneficiaries of tnau end In 1937 the U.S. District Coon in the Dbtrict of Columbia, with the gnidearr of Standard and Htor’t Corp , eaahlhhed a Legal Liat of investments so—lie for trust finals. ... ... . At fine the Hit consisted primarily of ultra cowervarive. public-utility debt oWigationi. However, aa atone attorney, Bernard I. Noe*, war able to fiad certain railroad bomb Abt met the teetrictive criteria while yielding mute than 10 percent and leHing for leu than SO ce— on the dollar. It wm a maoer of findmg bnrgaiaa wnhoot lacrifidng quality. In 1947 the lame U.S. Dbtrict Court revbed Rule 23 to allow up to 40 percent of an cat— or tr— to be inverted in oquaici from a repreaeating hb die—. believed die ttricl Criteria, bow roasonabiy expended, could be atoceaaMy appibd to profcssiomj menage By 1973 Ae tesscus of the Great Dcpresriou rroaeni Man THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Sections 3.711 end 3.72* of "The Hastings Code" be amend­ ed to road as follows: Section 3.711. Words. Terms, phrases deflnod. (o). Dwelling: A building designed for the habitation and residence of people. (b) . Hotel, motel, boardinghouse and rooming house: A building held out to the public as a place for lodging for a nightly, weekly or monthly rote. (c) . Rental unit: "Rental Unit" shall bo dofinod os a single-family dwelling or an Individual residen­ tial unit within a muhiple-unit dwelling, hotel, motel, boardinghouse or rooming house. (d) . Rental building: "Rental building" shall be dofinod as any building containing one or more rental unit*. Section 3.72*. Inspection Foo Schedule. Foos shall be charged for any and all registra­ tions and Impactions of rental buildings and/or rental units required under Article III. Chapter 3 of lhe Hostings Code for the issuance of ony cer­ tificate of compliance according to the following schedule: One-time rental building registration. $25.00; In­ itial inspection and one re-inspection. $30.00 per rental unit: Additional re-inspections. $20.00 per rental unit; Failure to appear at scheduled inspec­ tion, $20.00 per rental unit. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon publication. Moved by Josporse and supported by White, that lhe above Ordinance bo adopted os read. Yeas 6 Nay* 2 Absent 0 I, Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on March 12. 1990. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/29) rwe, wnsen nous kuucistics —sber tome ofthe more specific. rigorous s—tarta that served aa the criteria for the • The ratio of curt— assets to current MmbUieica for most industrial compamea roust OTY OF HAlTNWi Hicks-Boomer announce engagement Barnett-Berry announce engagement Mr. and Mn. Thomas Thompson A Freqnrt are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Michele Lynn Hides to Dave Norman Boomer, son of Mr. aid Mn. Norman Boomer of Nashville. A May 19 wedding is being planned. Ek— R. Bsntett —I Dale K. Berry win be errtaegW wwM— vows on May 19, 1990. The brita-to-be ia the daughter of John and Jnan Letaon of Charlotte The future groom is lhe son of Gordon and Vivian Berry of Gram! Rapida. Dale b employed at Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids. Elobe was employed at Midtigan Products lac. in Lansing. - EMERGENCY ~ FIRST RESPONDERS NEEDED IN YOUR AREA Interested rural residents ofBarry County are needed to be trained to the evel of FIRST RESPONDER. This will serve to enhance Emergency Services In Barry Csunty. First Responder training willlnable you to render care to sick and Injurtd Individuals until an ambulance arrives. For Information Coitacl: LORI BISHOP ■ Paramedic - a * 4CO0 (stock p— —riaii eern—s and smptoe)of st la— $100 million far investors. The story of Rule 23 aad the Legal Lbtac- Avery-Thelen announce engagement A». iTMXNANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.711 and 3.72* Of "THE HA5TV4GS CODE” —. —----- , umj, Enc Me. Tim rggjrnrin. Ama—a Farmer. David Friaby. Bea Farrow. Martha Gfobone. Roa Hawk—. Brandy Johneoa. J.R. Kidder. Erin Kceeaky, Samanalha Leonard. Lua McKay. Chad Meager. David Miller. Eric Soya, Micki VanArawerp. Kim Wmdei. The legal list is alive and well To appreciate the iigaifiea.ee of Rule 23 ami the Legal Ibl it e—HMhed, tree moat fint Mr. and Mn. Robert E Avery and Mr. aad Mn. Alfred P. Thelen of Portland are pleased lo aanotmee the engagement of their children, Beany Avery and George Thelen. Penny is employed at Union Bank in Lake Odessa aad George is employed at TRW ia PwTtaarf Both are Lakewood High School graduate. A June 9, 1990, wedding is being ptaanad. 4lh Grade, Mra. NewaUd - Don AspineU. Chad Curtis. Fran Halladay. Greta Higgins David Kona. Max Krebs. Jeremy Malluon. Greg Marcusse. Melissa Meaney. Jodi Palmer. Katy Strouse. Sth Grade, Mr. Falunr . Jeremy Billows. George Billmeyer. Angela Bunce. Brook Clark. Justin Dunkdbergcr. Eric Greesdield Joyce Greenfield. Joyce Griffith, Wdliam Hanke, Paul Hawkins. Tara Hummell. Brent Keech, Shannon Mcllvain. Robin Moore. Troy Pinelkow. David Shaneck. Jason Wiades. FINANCIAL RaecheOe Earey. Sartah Gregory. Jolene Griffin, Michelle Griggx, Sara Hammond, Jauntier HawNka, Lucaa Hobtoa, Michael Benedict. Kris— Keech. Man Lawrence, Amy Miller. Sb— Reid. Heather Ridtie. Legal Notices CITY OF HASTWtM ORDIMANCir MO. 231 AN (NHNNANCC CNACTWM ARTlCmX OF CMAPTtR 12 OF INK HASTVMS COOC (1070L MLATOM TO SECOND HAND DEAUM Straw. Scott VanEngen. Josh Warren. 3rd Grade. Mra. Baron - Tim Blessing. Jim Clement. Alicia Cooney. Niki Earl. Dtutin Humphrey. April Kreb*. Elizabeth Lonergan. Jesse MacKenzie, Katie Manin. Lance Mcllvain. Christy Melzzer. Annie Nelson. Amber Reid. Jennifer Rogers. Jon Selvig. Sara Slagstad. Levi Solmes. Derek Spidel. Pan! Stockham. Candace Willover. 4th Grade, Mr. Lake - Beau Bumum. Tye Caiey. Eva Chewning. Erica Eaton. Joab Moral, Tim Rounds. Nick Souza. Adam Taylor. Shelly Walker. Tenille Walters. 4th Grade, Mra. Bradtoy - Amy Archambeau. Larry Bailey. Bobby Baker. Mat­ thew Barnum. Jim Birman. Karen DeMon. Laura McKinney. Jon Merrick. Aleiiha Miller. Amanda Miller, Josh Newton. Jolene Pauemack. Jessica Price. Shawns Randall. Lauren Reed. Josh Richie, Devid Rose. Sarah Roush, Doug Sarver. Amy Swaimion. — STOCKS — The following prices ere from the ctose of buelneM last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. doAT&T 42'/. + ’/. Ameritech 5«’/> -»/. Anheuser-Busch 38*/. + 2’/. Chrysler 1PA -’/. Clerk Equipment 45>f. -•/, CMS Energy 33’/. + */. Coca Cota 75»/. Dow Chemical 66’fc -2 Exxon 46’/. -'/• Family Dollar 12V. 4-1’fc Ford 48*/. General Motors ♦ Vs 4F/. Great Lakes Bancorp 18’/. Hastings Mtg. -'/. M'h IBM 104'/. -3'/. JCPenney 68*/. -1»/, Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 57*A + 1V. Kmart 34*/. -1** Kellogg Company 80*/. McDonald’s 31’* -•/. 38*/. -2*/. S.E. Mich. Gas 1V/. Spartan Motors 4'/. -'/. Upjohn 38’/. H’Z. Gold $369.00 -$23.25 Silver -13 Dow Jones 2736.93 Volume ' 131,000,000 WET BASEMENT? Hyc&oF* X SYSTEM— GUARANTEED WATIRRROOF1NO Senrtng MtcfUgn iQh/ Since 1972 1 tt FMnacritum CM r<M Rmr ItiMOaa *» RtoMl. *•>»»>• • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP has an immediate ope­ ning for a Cemetery Sexton. The person who applies for this position will also have the responsibility of maintaining the Township Hall Grounds and Township Park in addition to two Cemeteries. Most equipment is furn­ ished. Paid $5.50 per hr. Also be responsible for cleaning the township hall floors once a month. Applications to be submitted by Wednesday, April 4, 1990 by 3:00 P.M. The Township Hell address Is 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. Any questions phone 948-2404 Wednesdays. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk HELP WANTED We need experienced people in the following areas: • Assemblers • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • Warehouse/Dock Workers • Construction Workers • Parts Person • Landscapers — Immediate Openings — Hurry, these jobs must be filled at once. CaB KpU at... MMSOS Oat of Toa/a CaB l^LWISE KIIHRtt MSVNCj ISC. 1*9 C Stela Sl.. P.O. Bm 116 Haallogt. Ml OOM �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29, 1990 Legal Notices Morch 15. >990 Motion to racomtnand the propcsad 1990/91 Mke/Dispofch Milloga Fund budget for adoption wot defeated by tho elector* protent Motion to recommend the proposed 1990/91 Park Fund budget far adoption wat patted by the electort protont. Motion to recommend the proposed 1990/91 Firo/Ambufanco millogo fund budget for adoption wot patted by tho electors present. Motion to recommend the proposed 1990/91 Road Millogo fund budget for adoption was passed by the electors present. Motion to recommend the proposed 1990/91 Library fund budget for adoption was passed by tho electors present. Motion to recommend the proposed 1990/91 Parks systems construction fund budget for adop­ tion was passed by the electors present. Motion to recommend lhe proposed 1990/91 Central Dispatch fund budget for adoption wos passed by the electors present. Motion to recommend the proposed 1990/91 Cemetery Trust Fund budget lor adoption wos passed by the electors present. Motion to recommend tho proposed 1990/91 general fund budget for adoption wos defeated by the electors present. Motion that the dog license fees of $125.50 bo paid to the Treasurer wos passed by the electors present. Motion that the Board be authorised to buy and sell real estate in the 90/91 fiscal year wos defeated by the electors present. Jonett Emig. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (3/29) March 15, 1990 Approved budget amendments to General fund, Polke/Dispatch Millogo Fund, Fire/Ambulance Millogo fund, Road Millogo Fund and Park Systems Construction fund. Authorised Clerk to amend 1990/91 budgets as needed up to $1,000.00 per amendment. Proclaimed March 1117 os girl scout wook. Approved not to renow tho contract with BPOH/tnterlakes Ambulance os of April I. 1990. Authorised Twp. attorney to commence formal legal proceedings to enforce the Township or­ dinances in the matter of Mitchell on Burchett. Approved recommendation of PLFD Chief to ex­ tend tho probation of K. Vickery for an additional 60 days. Authorized Sexton to charge $175.00 per grave opening. Adapted tho following 1990/91 budgets: Pol ice/Dispatch millage fund, Park Maintenance fund. Fire/Ambulance millage fund, Rood Millogo fund. Library fund. Fork system construction fund. Central Dispatch fund. Cemetery trust fund and General fund. Approved tho following community promotions from 1990/91: Bernards Museum - 400.00, S.W. Barry Recreation Program - 750.00; VFW Post 422 • 60.00 and Delton High School Band - 80.00. Approved the following operating grants and quarterly payments thereof: Dolton District Library - 6,600.00. BPH Fire - 18.172.00 and Control Dispatch - 31,335.77. Authorised Clerk to pay all March bills prior to close a* fiscal year. Ratified expense of $400.00 to Micro Arltola. Approved payment of outstanding bills totaling 3,263.00. Janettolmig. Clerk Invitation reaponeee eave cash NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Clifford E. Schaffer and Susan M. Schaffer, husband and wife, of 437 Grace Drive. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849, to Union Bonk, o Michigan Banking Corporation, of 933 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. dated December 4. 1987 and recorded in tho Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on December 23. 1987 at Libor 461 of Mortgages. Page 18. in said records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due ot the date of this Notice for principal and interest as well as late charges lhe sum of TWELVE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-TWO AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($12,692.02) and no proceedings having boon instituted to recover tho debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage and any pan thereof whereby the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given that by virtue of tho power of sale contained in sold Mortgoe and in pursuance of the Statute in such case mode and provided, the said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the premises herein described or so much thereof as may be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder at the Cour­ thouse in tho City cf Hastings. Michigan, that being tho place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County of Barry. State of Michigan, on Wednesday. April 11. 1990 at 3:00 o’clock Eastern Standard Time, in the afternoon of said day and said premises will be sold to pay tho amount so os aforesaid duo on said Mortgage together with in­ terest at tho rate of Eleven and One-Quarter Per­ cent (11.25%) per annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgogee does pay an or prior to the date of said sale, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows: Lands situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, and more particularly described as follows: lot 4. of Hillside Park, according to tho recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Pogo 65. Tho period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: February 27. 1990 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA 933 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 BY: NtCHOCS. MCKA1G 8 SAUCE Lawrence P. McKaig P24014 Attorney for the Mortgagee 267 E. Moin Stree» P.O. Box 4 Ionia. Ml 48846 616-527-4990 (3/29) BOARD March 14. 1990 AN members present. Reports of committees presented. Approved motion to hold regular board meetings 2nd Wednesdays each month at 7:30 p.m. Motion approved to revise General Fund Budget. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $12,959.16. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (3/29) f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DCNTUMI •495 MMEMATE MNTUM *335 UPPEA DENTURE PARTIAL BMW HELP WANTED • Tellers Wanted • General Secretaries • Receptionists • Data Entry • Parts Person • Nurse Aides Applicants must be experienced. CaEKpfeat... 9*0 M— Oof of Towe CaE1-999S99-7999 WISE *295 *335 •All teeth or»d motwiol* used moot the high standards set by lhe American Dental Ass'n. "Our on premises lob provides individual A efficient service. •Free denture consultation 6 examination. (616) 455-0810 *l.D. Himebough DDS •D-D. White DDS "G. Moncewici DOS 2330 44th St, S.E.. Grand Rapids UIC. HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 1990 to 1991 Fiscal Year Monday, April 9, 1990 .................................................. 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 14, 1990 ................................................ 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 11, 1990 ................................................ 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 9, 1990 .................................................. 7:30 P.M. Monday, August 13, 1990............................................ 7:30 P.M. Monday, September 10, 1990..................................... 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 9, 1990............................................ 7:30 P.M. Monday, November 12, 1990 .................................... 7:30 P.M. Monday, December 10, 1990 .................................... 7:30 P.M. Monday, January 14, 1991 .......................................... 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 11, 1991 ........................................7:30 P.M. Monday, March 11, 1991...............................................7:30 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Tuesday, May 8, 1990 .................................................. 7:30 Tuesday, August 14, 1990 ......................................... 7:30 Tuesday, November 13, 1990..................................... 7:30 Thursday, March 14, 1991 — Annual Meeting . .7:30 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43. Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector office hours Tuesdays 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Office phone 948-2464. Minutes may be inspected during regular buisness hours. Shirley R. Case, Clerk I Ann Landers Man ends ‘back alley* romance Dear Ann Landers: This is a letter of thanks. 1 owe you a lot. Let me explain. Five years ago, I became involved with a married woman. She instigated lhe affair by chasing me shamelessly. After a while I began to enjoy her company, and we had some ter­ rific times together. But deep down I felt guil­ ty about the deal her husband was getting, although he pretended he didn't know what was going on. The third year into our relationship, I show­ ed her a letter in your column about a woman who went with a married man for 30 yean (hoping for marriage, as 1 had been) and final­ ly realized she had been a fool. A year later, another letter appeared in your column. It was from a woman whose married lover, in his 70s, developed Alzheimer's disease after she had been waiting for him for 40 years. That tetter really shook me up. but not quite enough to make the break. In Feburarv of *89, you published a letter from a man who had been kept on the hook for 25 years. 1 cut that one out and tacked in to my bedroom door. After looking at it for several days, I finally found the guts io say, “No more dates, no more phone calls, no contact of any kind. This back-alley romance is over.’’ ft has been three months since I've seen her. I'm still a Irate sad, but the pain is gone. I now realize that seeing myself in your column made me do what had to be done, and I'm tru­ ly grateful. So thank you, Ann, for helping me to wake up and smell the coffee. — A Fellow Iowan. Dear Iowan: 1 think you are giving me more credit than I deserve. AU I did was print thoae letters. You were the one who made the con­ nection aad decided to do something about it. Letters like yours make my day. Cheers from Chicago! Woodland News by Catherine Lucas When Edna M. Towns died earlier thia month, her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Doris Towns, came home to Michigan from their winter quarters in Leesburg, Fla. They stayed 10 days with their daughter and son-in­ law, Robert and Sandie Rose. Shirley Kilmer and Betty Curtis held a bridal shower for Tricia Chase at the Kilmer home tire evening of March 23. Guests includ­ ed Gayle and Tiffany Chase, Bobby McLeod, Marlene Jemison, Cindy White, Mary Markley and Jan Neustifter as well as Pam Dulls, the future mother-in-law. There were lots of cameras flashing, lots of food and enough beautiful flowers for a large church wedding when Dean and Viola Cunn­ ingham celebrated their 50ih wedding an­ niversary at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday. Several beautiful baskets of flowers with a golden theme were arranged on the steps as guests entered the church. These special flowers were from the wholesalers with whom Viola's Floral and Gift Shop does busiueu. Floral centerpieces on the food table and tire guest tables included candles. A five-tiered cake was displayed on a swirl­ ed stand so each tier stood alone, aad several other cakes were served before the afternoon event ended. More than 500 people signed the guest book. They came from Detroit, Minneapolis, Akron, Youngstown, Cleveland, Lansing, Grand Rapids aad many other Michigan towns. The party was hosted by Viola's nieces and nephew aad their children. The daughters of Viola's sister, Lucy Jordan, and their husbands are Jeanette and Ken Merings of Cuttterville, Inez and Jack Potter of Muskegon and Jean and Gary McCaul from Caledonia, and the son of Viola’s brother, Russell Lind, is David Lind and his wife, Carolyn, of Clarksville. All the children of the nieces and nephew also worked at plann­ ing, hosting and cleaning up after the event. Faith Christian School, north of Woodland on Woodland Road, held a patriotic prognun called “Freedom Isn’t Free” Friday evening, March 23. AU 50 students and seven members of the school staff participated in the readings aad music. Richard Sessink, pastor of Faith Bible Church and principal of the churchsponsored school, read an original poem. Pamela Wieland, a teacher at lhe school, ted tire singing. The crowd of femilfes and other guests was estimated to be more than 300. Refreshments were served following the program. Woodland postmaster Isia DeVries and Cathy Lucas retended the program, which lasted 45 minutes. Mr. and Mn. Frank Crook who live on Jor­ dan Road near Lawhead Lake, recently returned from Boulevard, Calif., where they spent two winter months with his son, Martin J. Cronk. Martin Cronk recently retired from the Navy and his home is in the desert moun­ tains east of San Diego. Before their marriage in 1988, Mn. Cronk was Dorene Barry, the widow of Frank Barry. Sunday, April 1, has been declared “Classic Drug Store Day” in the village aad township of Woodland by Les Forman nd Douglas MacKenzte. An open house honoring the Classic family will be held at the Woodland Township Hall (new fire station building) on South Main Street from 2 to 4 gregatioari Church in Lake Odessa with the Rev. Brian ADbright aad the special Good Friday service at 1 p.m. April 13 with the Rev. Alaa Sdlnure re Central Uttired Methodist in Lake Odessa. The United Methodist Women of WoodUred United Methodist Ctotrch wiU hold their an­ nual Women's Earner Fellowship oa the tradi­ tional Wednesday before Easter. The service will be April 11 at 9 a.m. ia the Woodland United Methodist Church on North Main Street. The speaker wiU be Nona Spackman, wife of United Methodist Minister Joe Spackman in Mulliken. Women of all area churches are always invited to this service, which is followed by light refreshment aad fellowship. Saperyreor Douglas MarKciarir says the Township Board of Review has compketad its wort and the sew budget is bewg prepared for prcaestotiou at the aarerel township meeting. The meeting wifi he Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m. a the township hall (the fire station budding). Lakewood Schools are enjoying a spring bvedc this week. Jeff and Yvonne MacKenzte and John Lucas, as well as other area Michigan State Uxheraky students, are also enjoying the end of tkdr break before starting spring quarter late this week. Woodland area students of otter univenkies and colleges have had or wiU have spring breaks during March or A«ri. Tie organ committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church is taking orders for Batter flowers. There include lilies with a minimum of fve blooms, mums in 6W inch pots, tulips, poted and hyacinths, also potted, the flowers will be delivered to the church on Easter mortefr Anyone who wishes to order some of then special potted Easter flowers can call Demis Smith al 367-4082 or Paul Quigley at 367-1971. Any profits will go toward the new orgat to be installed at Lakewood United Mettodist this week. NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNIAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATUR­ DAY, MARCH 31, 1990, 10:00 A.M. at HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addlion to regular business, the annual financial retort and proposed budget for 1990-1991 fiscal par will be submitted lor consideration and puilic hearing. The proposed budget Is avallablefor public Inspection at the Township Hall dulng regular business hours. Immediately follotAng the Annual Meeting a Special Township Sard Meeting will be held to consider adoptloi of the 1990-91 fiscal year budget. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Cterk 948-2464 Gero of are Day: The only teg rrite ibout* watch with t lifrtinw gnortmoe ■ that yon wM lore k. Ann waanY the editor Dear tenders: Remember the column I reprinted recently, “Sony, No Medal For You, Kid?’’ It started out like this: “A teenager came up to me and said. Gee. Good never ban arrested, and I'm a really good kid. It seems that nobody understands me.' You brag about how you resisted being a bandk, a dropout or a menace to society. You don't smoke dope or rob gas stations. Well, 1 My reward is that 1 don't get thrown in jail. Thre is also your reward. You don't punch ago by a teacher in Valdosta. Ga. She didn't ttaa ten to critidam and put-downs. Even How about ‘ClloAfion’? p.m. Special awards for more than 40 yean service to the community will be pre trued to the Classic family at 3 p.m. Cake and ice cream will be served and everyone is invited. The fourth Lakewood area combined Lenten service was held Sunday evening at Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. After Anka Stoel Duks and another musician played a piano and organ prelude, the Rev. Ben Ridder welcomed the large crowd, pro* bably more than 150 people, to the service. There were lots of group and choir singing, readings and scripture before the Rev. Ward Pierce gave a message about water and of­ fered everyone a tlriak of water symbolizing the eternal water Jesus gave to the Samaritan woman at the well. Refreshments were served in the church bmemeat following the service. Next Suadty nvstog, the fifth Lakewood Ministerial Association sponsored combined Lenten service wiU be held at Woodland United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. Keith McIver of LMte Odessa Cor^reptioMl Church will be the qpeaker. Up series of “P nund-Robin” services has been highly respiring and very eqjoyabie. Those who have not been attrnting them can stiD catch the last three, indudmg next week's l<Wo«UMd MNhrxlin, April 8 at Eint Con- HOPE TOWNSHP ANNUAL MEETING Dror Am You mua be tired of bearing the bride’, family complain about in­ vited gueau who aoem unable to uir themadvea and respond to a lovely invitation. Reshape my letter will make a dear. 1 will be •pacific. We real ou engraved invitations aad teetered adf-addreaaed. Moped envelopes one month before the even . All die guests had «>do was puaa "x" in the proper apace ao let re know if they planted to ahead. A week before the wedding, we spent near­ ly S30 oa long distance calls asking people who had not warned their response cards whether or act they were ranting. The cssaen retailed a head cotmt 4* hoots before the evere. Esch terr cost $36, and 32 peo­ ple who said they were naming did rot show op. We had to pay Sl ,132 for meals that were never served. Hesse tell y<w readers once more dw if they change their nusd or if somsthiag comes ep that makes a impossible ao Mead, they should take b moment to call tire hostess red let her know. We coaid have ghoa dM SI. 152 an Ue aewfyweds or Mated oonetves tn a weekend trip. We are han aad rogry te ao nMy people dHogks so Ihde of oar invitndM. — MjanaapoHs ftssaas. Dear rnrems: ThaMa for ageMag it ore. Perhaps whea folks see *e Mates, it win Anon for spouses of coupon frr--Vc'’ could meet, exchange horror storic>. n.ivc a g<xxl laugh aad maybe swap supplies. — Toughing h Out to New Jersey Dear Toughing It: Your chief ally in this no-win h—le is your sense of humor. Hang on to it no matter what. Thanks for writing. Ite re te Ckfc^o Tribure. (You're S1I.95. (MtjbrMn"k«retoaiMm. Smtfn aefmteoaad, rsnufape retfa <tect nr aaawyoadreJbrU.dS tei to­ rn; Aider, do 2, OMrago. m. white, I COFYRJGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. DC. Hastings takes fifth place in Science Olympiad „ Htothte School's Sctoaco CNymgM « teflon Cote Alumni banquet planning continues boa Brori w ■ M boro at Dorothy Wolfe anaiyac and draw a circmt diagram of a dreuk MtMaa tteiffe ■ “Site* tow •• todya Bartow and Kitt Carpraarr earned second-place medals ia “Wator-Wator Everywhere." The objective of thia eyte is to demosretrare aa aadenfaadin freshwoaer aad nkwaaer ecology, to bafld Ba caUtome a device (isiianmetor) to areaeura nareregs ruga acnoot caieaena. Throe roMdiag won Dte (Greenfield) and Rogir Qtem from the Clnu of 1965; Pwy (UUro) Md Mrorice Greenfield, Iro Miner. Bette (Buih) Stouffer nd Dorothy (CogtweD) Wolfe from the Clou of I960; fob Hewitt. Clu. of 1933; Lorry Moore, Oou at 1937; Don Reid, Clou of 1961 ood wife, Dorothy (Bower). Clou of 190; te Etaie (Bdwonte) ood Keith Soge. Cteof 1992 I tin ore being uro *> fonner teochen rod pte ere progreuieg for the program. The out mooting will be MM Sundny. April 29, u 3 p.m M the home of Pet end Moorice OreeefieM, >760 Lowrence Rood, Hooliagi RN Prairieville Township Pennock Hospital, a growing community hoipMal locattd In Hastings. Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: SCHEDULE OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS 1880-91 RN*s - ICU 11 HOUR SHIFTS • 7 «.n>. • 7 p.m. Pwr tlm, RN & NEW GRADUATES • MEDICAL/SURG1CAL 12 HOUR SHIFTS • 7 p.m. - 7 p.m. FuB-time 8 HOUR SHIFTS • 3-11 p.m. ■ Part-time 11 p.m. • 7 a.m. FuB-time & Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGBAN that indudes Medical. Denial, Life, Dependent Ue, and Short Tenn Disabili­ ty insurances. Our program slows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find our more, contact: Terry KoMefec. RN Nursing Educatioa Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 W»d., April 11,1990 ........................... 7:30 p.m. Whd., M»y 9,1990 .................................. 7:30 p.m. Wad., June 13,1990 ........................... 7JO p.m. Whd., July 11,1990 ........................... 7:30 p.m. Wad., August 8,1990..........................7:30 p.m. Wad., September 12, 1990................. 7:30 p.m. Wed., October 10, 1990 ..................... 7:30 p.m. Wed., November 14,1990 ................ 7:30 p.m. Wed., December 12, 1990 ................. 7:30 p.m. Wed., January 9, 1991 ....................... 7:30 p.m. Wed., February 13,1991 ................... 7:30 p.m. Thum., March 14, 1991....................... 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the meetings are available for public Inspection during business hours at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Dolton, Michigan. Janette Emlp, Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 29, 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #8 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #7 • MAXINE STANTON ...OF HASTINGS. Maxine Stanton was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was Michael and Susan Snyder of Hastings. Farmers Feed Mystery Farm #8 Answer My Name My Address. Phone — ffeMouabfe Prices Phone 945-9926 Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn A Garden • Pet Supplies GAVIN LUMBERLAND Kathy’s Carpet NEW AND SALVAGE CARPETS 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings BIG CHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC • CEO. INC. Clarksville, Ml North of Middleville on M-37 (616) 693-2227 jr- •Monday-Friday "7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon Call ... 948-8334 OPEN: Tuesday thru Friday 9^0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. tb^:30 p.m. T & M Tire and Service, Inc. BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office • Fam Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors *m — We Sell and Service the Complete Line — qUS Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires THORNAPPLE VALLEY ‘btc. ([(([ 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 — Hastings — Call 963-6437 BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE Air & Water Purification This Space is Available Repair All Makes n Mowers • Chain Saws 948-2681 Simplicity 307 Ha^ingT St' LAWN-BOY CALL - 948-8051 FOR DETAILS n AA . -CA/W. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. 141 4. Wowllawn Ara. Ha.llnga, Michigan OACH DAILY ■ _ Wiler Qialty. SATURDAY S-12 Cali 1-800-352-3098 or 945-5102 Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8143 • 693-2283 • 1069 N. Broadway. Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable Radio Oispatchad Trucks lor Fast Sendee CONTAINtM 1-40 TARO* LANDFILL MfoMusic Center RCA * ZaaM * Bwy * GE . Mer /yyV 130 W. Stale St., Downtown Hatt Ings Free Parting Behind Our State Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance Guns« Ammo • Reloading Suppfe* at DISCOUNT PRICES Ed Conano, Owner 802 E. Grand Street, Hastings Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main st. I 945-4493 or 1 -BOO-866-4493] ^Bernie’s Cun Shop • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. ■Barry CotuCy’e TV «VCRHnadguartew- CONDITIONING "A Pledge To Better Health" 616-945-5342 MEMBER DAILY 6 WEEKLY PICK-UPS ■ MONTHLY RATES MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Removes Tobacco Smoke, Odors. Pollen, Kills Mold Spores and Bacteria (616) 945-5113 OPEN: 8 a.m. to 5 JO p.m. Monday-Friday Ph. (616) 891-9233 Ph. 945-2909 DELIVERY 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan WOODLANDS Gas & OU Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning PICK UP Electric Motor Service Caledonia Farm Equipment Sales and Service HEATING AND COOLING Call 945-5352 INDEPENDENT DEALER "We're not just towing anymore!" SALES & SERVICE B48 E. Columbia AveBattle Creek coooAm« All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 We have Tires by Goodyear ft Fimtoaa, Tira Repair and Napa Batteries WELTON'S - Featariag tke LENNOX Pufoe Fenuce - 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings Member FDIC Quick Marts ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 4 Wheel Alignment A Balancing, Brake Relining, Shocks, Exhaust Service, Tuneups and Air Conditioning U IASTINGS Phone 945-3354 100% USA Domestic Beef 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Sational Cappon Oil Co. 795-3318 ' 221 East State Street — Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings • 945-3431 Call 948-8404 (616) 945-2993 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29, 1990 FFA members attend state convention The Hastings FFA Chapter participated in the 62nd Annual Stole FFA Convention at Michigan State University in East Lansing on March 19-21. FFA members from across the slate gathered to conduct business and to recognize members for outstanding achievements. Featured speakers included Dennis Sargent, Sen. John Engler and National Central Region Vice President Bill Henricksen. Daryl Cheeseman, Eric Endsley and Todd Scheck represented the Hastings chapter as delegates. Slate FFA degrees were presented to Chris Bowman, Eric Endsley, and Brian Gibson. Endsley also received a state scholar­ ship award for his scholastic achievement. The Hastings FFA chapter received the Superior Chapter Award and the Area BOAC Award. Jason Larabee and Lee Ossenheimer represented Hastings in district regional FFA competitions in the demonstration contest. More than 350 hours were devoted toward the preparation of this contest. Jason and Lee received third place at the state level. The Hastings FFA also competed in the Agronomic Quiz Bowl competition. The first place team from Hastings consisted of End­ sley (1st place individual), David Cairns, Cheeseman and Scheck. Endsley was one of eight people selected in lhe state to serve on the Elections Committee, which is responsible to conduct the elections, count ballots and prepare a report of lhe elec­ tion for the delegates. FFA members also had the opportunity to tour campus and agricultural facilities. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Larabee and FFA Advisor Ed Domke also at­ tended lhe State FFA Convention. Prior lhe state convention and contest. Cheeseman competed in the job interview competition. Competing at the district level were Joe Meppelink, prepared public speak­ ing; David Cairns, extemporaneous public speaking, and Cheeseman. job interview. Member* of the Hastings FFA chapter who recently oompeted in district, regional or state competition include (seated, from left) Todd Scheck, Joe Meppelink, Daryl Cheeseman, (standing) Loe Oesenhekner, Eric Endsley, Chris Bowman, Jason Larabee, Brian Gibson and David Cairns. Assessment increases in double digits in Michigan Student* who placed in the district competition at HOSA March 17 include (tram left) Tammie Thayer, Tammy SheHenbarger, Robb Hjebner and Cyndi Langford. Local health occupation students win districts Earlier this month, students in the Hastings chapter of Health Occupations Students of America took part in competition in Lawrence. Fourteen Hastings students placed, making them eligible to take part in the state competi­ tion to be held at the Kalamazoo Hilton on April 27 and 28. Tammy Shellenbarger look first place in ex­ temporaneous writing and placed in the Top 10 for health display. Robb Huebner took se­ cond place in extemporaneous writing. Tam­ mie Thayer placed in the Top 10 bi deatol ter­ minology. . ,Cyndi Langford atod-Robb. Huebner placed in Top 10 for CPMMt aide. HOSA is the only organization exclusively designed to meet the needs of the health oc- cupations students. As a professional organintinii. it strives to allow each member the opportunity to be a leader. HOSA activities in the classroom help students set goals for life-long planning, teach flexMify for inevitable career changes, manage basic survival skills, lead by using democratic processes, build self-esteem, develop enthusiasm and maintain motivation, communicate more effectively, develop leadership skills, and interact with health care and community leaden. Michigan HOSA wu chartered in dent orgM^utida. TW HOSA mono is 'The hud, of HOSA mold lhe health of tomorrow. LANSING (AP) - Lakefront lots are hot, but houses in Flint are not, and property assessments being mailed this month are go­ ing to reflect that, county officials say. Final figures come out in late May but in­ terviews with equalization directors in nine counties across Michigan show property val­ ues are growing at double-digit rates in some spots, are stagnant in others and dropping in a few. "It looks like we’re in for another year of pretty substantial increases,” said Steve Young, taxation manager for the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce. "In counties like Livingston and Washte­ naw there is a pretty good round of jumps coming up." The increases are a good news-bad news si­ tuation for homeowners, equalization directors said, since while they reflect increases in the value of the property, they also can mean higher property tax bills. And that could turn up the heat on lawmak­ ers to rein in property taxes. Several plans have been proposed, includ­ ing Gov. James Blanchard's plan to limit fu­ ture property lax assessment increases to lhe rate of inflation for school tax purposes. Tie state would make up the difference in school districts' budgets, at a cost of about $30 mil­ lion a year. Another suggestion, being pushed byi former Oakland County Proseqptor L. Brooks' Patterson, would set a 30^mill limit on' school districts, cut property taxes $550 mil­ lion a year and have the state make up the dif­ ference in schools' budgets. Backers are trying lo collect enough signatures to put lhe issue on lhe November general election ballot. "I don’t think there is any question anybody circulating a petition on property taxes will be very well received" after people receive their assessment notices, Young said. Local assessors this month will mail prop­ erty owners notice of changes in their assessments, an early step in the complicated process that eventually determines the prop­ erty tax bills due in July and December. Local assessors* valuations are reviewed first by county equalization directors and then by the State Tax Commission to make sure similar pieces of property in different parts of the slate are assessed in a similar fashion. The assessments are supposed to reflect market value and 50 percent of the assess­ ment, or the state equalized value, is multi­ plied with the local millage rate lo determine the property tax bill. Each mill costs a prop­ erty owner $1 for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. But a 10 percent increase in assessments may not mean a 10 percent increase in taxes since the Michigan Constitution requires lo­ cal governments to cut millage rates so rev­ enues don't exceed the previous year's level, plus inflation. A simple majority of voters can^utiiqrize an override of the limit, In 1989, residential property increased 9:6 percent statewide. Livingston County, which led lhe nite GET YOUR COPIES with a 15.5 percent increase in residential property values last year, may vie for that honor again. "We’re still in a very fast market for resi­ dential property. Livingston County is still in high demand," said Gerard Markey, Liv­ ingston County equalization director. "People are moving out to Livingston County for the more rural atmosphere, the open spaces. The other drawing factor is we still have a lower millage rate than Oakland County," he said. Countywide, residential assessments will be up an average of 12 percent, but some townships will be as high as IS percent, he said. In Oakland County, assessments are ex­ pected to go up about 8 percent on the aver* age, but lakefront property around Orchard Lake may see increases of 16 percent, said Equalization Manager Don Bailey. "We’re still having quite a bit of growth. If the economy stays strong, 1 would expect lhe growth will stay strong right along with it," he said. Lakefront property also will see sizeable jumps ia Grand Traverse County, said Equal­ ization Director Jerry Umlor, although Macomb County's growth in assessments is cooling off some from the 11.2 percent av­ erage increase last year, said Equalization Di­ rector LaVerne Schuette. He expects an aver­ age increase of 82 percent "la terms of the volumes of sales, we're seeing where it's pretty much stabilized, but as far as the selling price, that is continuing on the upswing," he aid. In Ingham County, Equalization Director Larry Howe forecasts 6.1 percent increases this year, a little better than last year's 5.6 percent rise. At the low end is Genesee County, where Equalization Director Amede Hungerford said residential assessments will increase about 1.7 percent countywide, continuing a trend that began in 1989 after several yean of no growth. But the average increase clouds the fact that some hot growth areas of the county will ac­ tually be up much more, he said, pointing to property ia the southern end of the county around lakes near Fenton. In Flint, he said, asaessments will actually decline 2.65 percent as the city tears down Property assessments will remain nearly flat in Saginaw County, too, said Equalize* between 5 percent and 7 percent Wayne County residential assessments will rise an average 7.2 percent, old Equalization Director George McEachrati; MfrNUrtttflfe up 17.7 percent and Grosse Pointe Shores 142 percent It’s a different story in Detroit, he said, where assessments will fall about 0.7 percent "Essentially, it's a stay even situation," he said. , "The hopes are moving a littfabcttor Jhan 5 yean ago. h was pretty depressed," be said. Assessments in Marquette County may creep ip between 1 percent and 2 percent be­ cause of stable employment in thfmining in­ dustry aad improving tourism, said Equalize- ■ tion Director Henry Schneider. INSURANCE COVERAGE Individual Hoohh For yourwif or as a gift... Form •ualnoM Mobil* Homo Poraonol Belonging^, Group Health Retirement •Life Rental Property Motorcycle Auto Since 1908 JOHN, OAVIo,»45-3412 Hastings BcUHiei* Eleventh Wchigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show toura for only 1000 to 500 Sunday. April Lansing Civic Cantor, 505 W. AJtogan. Lansing Admission - $2.00 IWCrtOiin Into: Curious Bookshop ($17)014112 RM at any of these area locations In Hastings— In Middleville- In Lake Odessa Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drakes Market Plus Eberhard Felpausch Cinders Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Svoboda’s Grocery Todd’s Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoors Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carls Market In Nashville — Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Charlies Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart In Delton Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch (tont ML Oat yon today wMb 1225 UJ. STATE ST. (nexttomcDomUs) CALL TOWN 9M-B2M •MASTinto In Freeport — L & J’s Our Village General Store HOURS: *n. thru Fri. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street Hastings SATELLITE SERVICE* In Dowling — Brian Raymond Call AnyUma 948-2875 If No Answer, Can AAA Michigan 1.800-638*5208 Others — Joes Grocery, Wayland Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Weick’s Food Town, Shelbyville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek SK) mkntmv — NOTICE — To Members of Hartings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice Is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 11, 1990, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary Call 945-9551 NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29. 1990 — Page 11 Legal Notices COMMON COUNOL March 12. 1990 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hasting*. Michigan on Monday. March 12. 1**0. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call: Jaspers*. Spencer. Watson. White. Brower, Campbell. Cusack. Walton. • Moved by White, supported by Spencer that the . Councilperson Brower stated that bids for a lire truck hod boon mailed and bid openings will be hold on Thursday. April 5. at 4 p.m. and the Fir* Committee ore invited to attend said opening. Moved by Spencer, supported by Jaspers* that Absent: Nano. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that th* ’Yeo*: AH. Absent: Non*. Corrib. -Kenneth Karl (Centres Inc.). 332.04.00 ■AKZO Soft Marblehead Lime ............................................... .1,740.12 Consolidated Gov't Services2,400.00 .Fishman Group (FOP)1.1)5A* •Moved by Walton, supported by Brower that the 'above invoke* bo approved a* road. Yoos: Walton, Cusack. CampMI. Brower, White, Wot- —**, aUBg*vvV, ^.y • VT^BI tho invoices lor Hootin®* Sanitary Service lor lhe reedutian Requesting Aid from the Michigan AN. Aboont. None. Corried. Moyer Gray recognised Mickey Furrow's Government and thanked them far attending. with proper budget odjuotmon* to 4101-330-731 lor •tank. Toot: Jasper**. Watson, White, brewer. Carried. #101-95641A Yeo*: Wahon, CuMdt. CompboH. County hopes to get grant for courthouse windows The Barry County Board of Commissioners has agreed to purchase new windows for the 1896 County Courthouse in Hastings if a grant can be obtained to cover the expenre. The county is in the process of making the courthouse handicapped accessible and con­ verting former attic space into useable rooms. Voters approved a millage to finance that SI.35 million rennovation. but those funds won’t provide enough for new windows. The county is investigating the possibility of obtaining a grant for the windows through the Michigan Equity Program within the slate Department of Commerce. That program provides grants for historic structures, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Since the county won’t be able to apply for the grant until new guidelines are issued, the board has agreed to sign a letter of intent to purchase the windows fam Home Building Specialties of Grand Rapids to freeze the cost of the windows at a bid of $122,475 until April, 1991. The letter of intent to purchase the windows will be void if the county does not obtain the Home is offering the county Pella ther­ mopane windows in the same style as the buildups’ current windows in keeping with the historical preservation project. “We have nothing to lore,” said Commis­ sioner Marjorie Radant. The Pella windows have mini-biinds bet- Carried. Absent: None. Carried. Carried LANSING (AP) - The Legislatare's latest scheme to improve school funding in Michi­ gan is, "Now that we’ve failed to do it, let's change the constitution to require it" "And if we still won’t do it, that will in­ vite a lawsuit and a court order to force it" Such logic prompted a rare agreement be­ tween the Michigan Education Association and the Michigan State Chamber of Com­ merce, whose officials last week were cool to the new proposal. "Do you need a constitutional amendment to force the Legislature to do what people think it should do?' asked Allan Short, direc­ tor of the government affairs department of the MEA. "Absolutely not. Why hide behind Shoran Vkkery. Gty Oerk srAzsm Street Commit!** All. Absent: None. Carried. CIJMBBI WUIJL* Hie No. 90-2031*-XE Sociol Security Number M7-4MS9V. TO AU SCTBMTH) PSHONS: Carried. from Thomae DeVavft, Senior Charity And Stephen Young, manager of taxation and regulatory affairs for the chamber, warned that the proposal would "provide the grease to slide a lawsuit testing the constitutionality of Michigan's school finance system success­ folly through the courts." vko*. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. letter of March 12. from Cart Schceetel. party and for providing on officer for the DARE pro­ gram (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) bo received and placed on Mo. Yea*/AX. Aboent; None. Carried. —Appointed Gere Haas to serve as an alter­ nate oa the Hastings/Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission Board aad named Mike Cason to replace Douglas Palmer oa the 911 Planning Committee. —Received a letter fam Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel prais­ ing the Barry County Sheriff's Department for “excellent assistance” at the March 3 at­ tempted break-in of the high school building. Because of the deportment’s staff “minimal damage was dore to the school'’ and the per­ sons involved were apprehended, he said. —Heard a recommendation fam the Finance Committee not to join die National Aworiarinn of Counties at the present time became of the cost involved. —Decided that department heads do not have to ask board perrniwien to post a staff vacancy but have to inform the board of the A court ruling could force Michigan to raise taxes to provide more money for under­ funded districts, he said. Young said the Sen­ ate resolution "is a measure of desperation aimed at achieving what has not been achiev­ able in the Legislature or at tire ballot tax.” the person* entitled to h. Nathalie F. Hooper (P30RN) Police Beat Man arrested for sex offense with Infant HASTINGS - A 56-year-old babysit­ ter wu arrested Friday on criminal aexual conduct charges involving a 15­ month old infant Howard J. Visser, of 705 E. Grand St, Hastings, wu arrested for seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, a max­ imum 15-yeir-fekmy offense. Police said Visser wu babysitting two babies last Thursday when the The fitter laid police he uw Viner gaps between rich aad poor school districts. According to foe Department at Education, spending per pupil in Michigan averaged $33« ia 1987-88, ranging from $6,911 to $2,157. But last November, Michigan voters over­ whelmingly rejected two ballot proposals to raise the state sales tax to provide more money for schools and, in one case, money for modest property tax relief. with his pants open in front of one of the girls. He told police Visser touched the baby with his genitals and was en­ couraging the girt to touch him. Visser denied the incident took place, police said. The Bany County Prosecutor's Office issued arrest warrants on Friday. Police said Visser has four previous convictions for indecent exposure dating back to 1958. Dogs dintract driver, load to crash RUTLAND TWP. - A motorist who said be was distracted by two large dogs in his pickup truck cab wu tart when aqaiiUke. Muk D. Bcaaer, 22. of 995 N. Irv- Pennock Hospital after the 10J0 p.m. accidetx March 21. Michigan State Police Troopen Greg Fouty and Robert Norris said Besser —Accepted a bid fam Norm Davis for $5,181.56 for roofing on a portion of lhe Sheriff's Department building. Another school fund plan offered Cusack. Welton. Absent: None. Carried. file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. commissioners said. In other business, the board: —Accepted bids io improve telephone ser­ vice in the courthouse, one for S3.969 for cables and another for S 1.068 for Centrex equipment which will include a monthly charge of about $300. The new phone system will allow more flexibility and will include such features as call pick-up. fowarding and hold. The price does not include new phone CARLTON TWP. Bany Coeary wu driving cast ou Iroquois Trail Road when te failed to make a left-hand curve, drove off the right side of the road aad struck two evergreen trees. Troopers said Benner drove straight off of the roadway, and there wu ao ev­ idence te tried to brake before lhe acci- Bcaner wu issued citations for care­ leu driving aad driving without a seat beh. tees shot IL Another four lo five dents were discovered ia the aluminum siding at foe home ia the 2000 Nock of Barter a Batter Road reatdsai found aoml foots tad taea fired tao Ns treat. Deprey Sheriff Robert AtaaM said ta fared two trees ia the fare yard tad IRVING - A Mddfevilte manriding aa off-tte-rond vehicle was iqjmud Suo- Authorities tave ao soapects, tat lhe Sctoodetaxyer wu riding a quad ATV road right at way west of McCaaa Rood fare of tte vehicle. Deputy Sheriff Robert AtaaM mid ONLY ^3°° PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY new idea, and it wu approved by the Senate Education and Mental Health Committee oa Aboont: None. Carried. Serial Security Number 3UO9-3S39. TO AU MtalBTW PERSONS: especially MAR- toctod by tho following. Tho decedent, whose last known oddreu wa* 474* An* Lake, Satti* Crook. Michigan 4*017 died EAM L. HOFFMAN. 474* Hno both tho will bo satisfied and will help the Mayor when oho jesses L. Juhnke (#244U) ttf(cation if tho pion filed with the State to not mot. Chairman of the Soard of Review, Sue* Doty stated Settie Crook. Michigan 49015 903-1441 (3/29) ..aUt having bi represent the individual citizens. Ho toft H would Mutlmwir to FIRST COMMUNITY HDfXAL OMMT UNION; o credit union organized and mdotlng sent with a group of Girl Scout* to present a birth­ day cake to Mayor Gray celebrating their BOth Bir­ thday. and a coffee mug. She stated that there had introduced tho first male leader Emmett Swan. iIng been Instituted this will alievioto the parking probtom in the Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Nay*: Whit*. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Ordinance #231 read. An ordinance enacting Ar- ported by Wahon to tet a public hearing for March 26. at 7:45 p.m. Yea*: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasper**, supported by Wahon that None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the Wafton. Cutack. Campbell, Brower. White, Wotson. Spencer. Jaspers*. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Walton, that 5400,000 be transferod from tho Water Receiving Fund to th* Water I « E Fund. Yeas: Jaspers*. Spencer. Watson. White, Brower, Campbell. Cusack. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by Watson that the resolution from Consumers Power be adopted —r— — — —t - ___ streetlighting contract lor the removal of 6. 7.500 Morcury-Vapar lights from tho parking lot on East Court St. Yeo*: All. Absent: None. Carried. April. 1990. at one-thirty o'clock In tho afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City Of Hatting*. State ol Michigan, that being tho place of highest bidder of public auction or vendue the promise* hereinafter described, for th* purges* of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with Interest to data of sole and legal cost* and expense*. Including th* at- to protect it* interest in th* promises, which premise* ar* described a* situate In tho Township of Prairieville, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described a* follows, to-wlt: Lots 5 and 6 of Shady Height* according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Liber 3 of Plat* on page 37. The period of redemption will be si* months from data of sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a, in which case th* redemption period shall be 30 day* from the dot* of such sole. Doted: March 2. 19*0 EARLY. LENNON. FOX. THOMPSON. PETERS t CROCKER 900 Comerko Building Kalatoaxoo. Ml 49007 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Robert C. Engels, one of it* Attorneys (3/29) The proposal would place in the Michigan Constitution a provision declaring education a fundamental right and requiring schools be tended "on an equitable basis." If the Legislature failed to fund schools equitably, a lawsuit could be filed under the new constitutional protection. Now, there is nothing in the constitution calling for equitable funding, so parties have ao legal grounds for a suit "la 1990,1 think it is imperative that edu­ cation be a fundamental right and be funded equitably," Mid Sen. Dan DeGrow, R-Port Huron and apoosor of the proposed coastitu- READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK NEWS in the NEWS HASTINGS NEWS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. "If we do nothing it does invite a legal challenge," DeGrow said. The resolution now goes to the full Senato tat would need passage by a two-thirds vote in each chamber and approval by Michigan voters to take effect A similar resolution has been introduced in the House, which is holding bearings oa it The Senate version also would tan sex dis­ crimination anmag pupils. The Legislature has straggled for yean to devise a better way of financing public schools. The primary goal is to narrow the of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! dfoB- I would like to 7” subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Enclosed is my payment foe 513 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton. Ionia. Kalamazoo and Kent) $16.50 OTHER AREAS $10 STUDENT (9 Months) The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Benner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes in zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Send my subscription to. NAME ADDRESS. CITY/STATE. ZIP. PHONE. THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Boa B Hittings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 29. 1990 Hastings spring sports teams open practice They're baaaaack. Six Hastings varsity spring spring sports teams kicked off practice last week in preparation for open their respective season openers, four of which come April 10. The baseball and softball teams play at Ionia al 4:30 p.m. The teams' home openers are scheduled for April 12 against Otsego. Other key dates include the April 14 Hastings Invita­ tional and lhe baseball Grand Ledge Invita­ tional on April 21. Saxon baseball coach Jeff Simpson has 14 players including six lettermen on his rosier while softball mentor Larry Dykstra has 14 players including six lettermen. The golf team, under Gordon Cole, is also busy on April 10 by hosting Ionia. Cole has four lettermen back. The tennis team is the fourth team lo be in action on April 10. The netters host Ionia. Coach Tom Frcridgc has 21 kids out for lhe team including 10 lettermen and nine starters. The boys track team has already opened its season by running in the Western Michigan meet Iasi Saturday. The team runs in the Grand Valley Invitational today. The first home track meet is April 21 in the Hastings Relays, one of only four home meets. The boys learn is coached by Paul Fulmer and has 41 kids on its roster. 10 of which are lettermen. The girls team, under Pat Murphy, has 32 girls on its rosier including seven lettermen. March 29 April 10 April 10 April 10 April 10 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 12 April 12 April 12 TRACK at Grand Valley........................4:00 p.m. BASEBALL at Ionia.................................. 4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL at Ionia.................................. 4:30 p.m. TENNIS Ionia............................................. 4:00 p.m. TRACK at Greenville......................................... 4:30p.m. GOLF Ionia........................................................... 3:30p.m. TENNIS at Battle Creek Central ... .4:30 p m BASEBALL Otsego (DH).........................4:00 p.m SOFTBALL Otsego (DH)........................ 4:00 p.m. GOLF at Eaton Rapids...........................3:30 p m TRACK at Hillsdale................................ 4 30 pm Hastings freshmen tennis players Patrick Williams (forefront) and Tom Brighton work out. ( Sports ] day'sSwort<out8ebal1 coach JeM sln)Pson hl,s a few grounders during Tues- Ziegler named Hastings wrestling MVP Hastings* Kirk Ziegler, who led the Saxons in three categories while earning all-county honors, has been named as the wrestling team's most valuable player. Ziegler, a senior wrestling at 152. led the team in wins (40) and most points (161) while setting a new school record in dual meet deci­ sions (13). Brian Redman won three awards and set two new school records. Redman had the fastest pin (:I5), most takedowns (28) and most ncarfalls (28). He set new school records in career dual wins (68) and career reversals (56). He won 114 meets in his career. Jamie Murphy was named the team's most improved player while also leading the team in pins (21). Other leaders were Scott Chipman in escapes (II) and reversals (22) and career reversals (56) while Tom Dawson was voted most thoughtful and to the Twin Valley All­ Conference Academic Team. In addition, coach Dave Furrow was voted the MHSAA Regional Coach of the Year. The complete list of letterwinnen: (Seniors) Scctt Chipman, Scott McKeever. Jamie Murphy, Brian Redman, Todd Scheck, Joa Teunessen and Kirk Ziegler. (Juniors) Tom Dawson, Terry Harrington. Brian Heath, Chad Lundquist and Jeremy Miller. (Sophomore) Jason Hetherington, Jeremy Maiville, Scon Redman. (Freshmen) Jon An­ dros, Tom Brighton, Jeff Furrow. Shayne Horan, Darrell Slaughter. Partjcjpabcn patches: Tim Doroff, Ken Lambeth, Chad McKeever, Jeff Stout. Dan Allen, Dave Ehredl and Brad Thayer. Vos named Hastings cage MVP Hastings’ Tom Vos, last year’s sixth man, has been named the Saxons* basketball MVP for the 1909-90 season. Vos averaged 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists this season. He hit 51 percent (103 of 201) from the field and 71.6 (58 of 81) from the line. In addition to Vos winning lhe MVP award. Brad Warner was named most improved and David Oom won tire sixth man award. The complete list of basketball letterwin­ ners: (Seniors) Jeff Baxter, Tom DeVault, Scott Hubbert, Andy Woodliff and Tom Vos. (Juniors) Karl Gielarowski, Gabe Griffin, David Oom, Brad Warner, Nick Williams and Chase Youngs. Youngs, Griffin, Baxter, Oom and Williams all received Twin Valley Academic Achievement Awards. Senior returnees Katy Peterson (left) and Un James work out with stret­ ching exercises. SAXON SHORTS Former Hastings cage star Mike Brown has completed his second year of basketball at Siena College of Loudonville. New York. Brown averaged 6.0 points in 16 minutes of playing time. He hit 38 percent from the field and 83 percent from the line while chipping in 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Brown started 12 of 29 games with his season’s best effort an 18-point, five rebound night against Niagara. He also scored 16 points against LaSalle and 16 against Pitt sburgh. In nil. Brown had nine games in dou­ ble figures. He tied Siena season highs with 3 of 3 threepointers against LaSalle. 11 free throws against Central Michigan. 13 free throw at­ tempts against Loyola of Maryland and in free throw percentage with 11 of 12 against Cen­ tral Michigan. Siena finished with a 16-13 mark. Former Hastings basketball player Kristia Trahan helped Aquinas College to a 26-6 mark and the school’s first ever National Championship appearance. Trahan, a senior forward, averaged 4.2 points and 3.3 re­ bounds for the Saints. She was a starter for three of her four years at Aquinas. Trahan, a biology major and chemistry minor, will graduate in May. Hastings’ Dana Howitt is off to a torrid start in his bid to make the Oakland A’s. Howitt crashed a pinch hit two-run homer against the Cubs in the A’s exhibition opener on Monday and then followed that up with a grand slam against San Francisco ace Steve Bedrosian on Tuesday. Howitt, a 1982 Hastings grad, was 0-for-3 in a late season trail with the A’s last September. The 6-2, 205-pound outfielder-first baseman h*t .281 at AA Huntsville last year with 26 homers, 28 doubles. 89 runs and 111 rbis. Three-sport star Melissa Belson has been voted as the Hastings volleyball most valuable player. In addition to Be Ison’s award, Susan Miller was named most improved and Yvon Roush was named best attitude. Jackie Longstreet was named honorable mention All-Twin Valley. Second year lettrrwinners were Belson, Longstreet, Katy Peterson and Kelle Young. First year lettrrwinners were Lisa Kelley, Sarah Kelley, Shana Murphy and Anne Endsley. Participation certificate winners were Miller, Roush, Vicky Thompson and Mandy Berg. Bonita Renegades 12 vs. Hackers 5; Avengers 3 vs. Destroyers 8. YMCA Wowew Vo*rybai T W-L L.O. Livestock...............................................22-5 Hwtnys Burial Vault.................................... 18-9 Weight Training/Viatec................................ 17-7 Hastings Mutual...........................................13-14 Ray James Electromechanical.....................8-16 McDonalds...................................................... 8-19 Hastings Bowl................................................ 4-20 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Co// us lo have your advertising Hastings men’s softball meeting set Hastings winter sports most valuable players Tom Vos, Kirk Ziegler and Melissa Belson. YMCA-Yawth CoMdi’s AM Fleer Hadrey Team W-L-T Renegades...................................................... 5-0-0 Hackers........................................................... 3-2-0 Avengers........................................................1-4-0 Destroyers...................................................... 1-4-0 Htokv YMCA-Ymrth C ewe ci’s 3 «■ 3 Baaketbafl T«m W-L Superette.................................................. 10-1 Neils Ins............................................................ 9-2 Nichols................................................................9-2 The Team............................................. -.......... 9-2 Archies................................................................6-5 Over the Hill.....................................................6-5 Garrisons........................................................... 6-5 Acme Hackers..................................................4-7 TPs Gans.............................................................3-8 Peoples Court................................................... 3-8 Congers.............................................................. 2-9 Sparterines.......................................................0-11 Bolson receives top volleyball award A meeting for all teams interested in play­ ing in the Hastings Mens Softball Association will be held Sunday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverbend Golf Course. Any team wishing to play in the league in 1990 must be represented at the meeting. SCOREBOARD representative assist you with your marketing needs’ 3 on 3 champs The Superette team, champions of the Hastings YMCA 3 on 3 adult basketball league: (front) Jerry Twigg and Art Merrill (back) Dave VanderVeen, Daryl Barnum and Greg McGandy. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 29, 1990 — Page 13 Exchange anounces March youth winners S M T W T 1 Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizenship winners at Northeastern: principal Joyce Guenther and students Kim Allen, Devan Endress and Peter Lewis. Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizenship winner at St. Rose: Stacy Larke and teacher Sally Dreyer. BOWLING RESULTS Thursday Twisters B.D.S., lac. 82-30; Geukes Market 61-51: The Pink Poodles 61-51; Andrus Chevrolel 59-53; Tom's Market 57-33; T'S Funland Dey Care 53-59; Century 21-Czinder 5042: Hasting Mutual 4943: Bowmen Refrigera­ tion 4664: Goodwill Dairy 42-70. HIM Gaases - S. Knickerbocker 182: L. Myers 201; K. Faul 189; B. Quads 174; S. Neymeiyer 199; L. Barnum 196; A. Carpereer 156; P. Guy 161: D. Williams 152; S. Smith 150; B. Bowman 161: M. Smith 203; C. Nichols 171; N. Taylor 162; S. Bachelder 163: C. Hawkins 158; D. Green­ field 179; C. Huriesa 159; J. Gasper 164; D. Carlin IM; A. Cziader 162; D. Kelley 212. HIM Game aad Baste - S. Knickbocker ID46,; L. Myen 201460; K. Faul 1,9443; B. Quads 174473; S. Neymeiyer 1994M; L. Barrean 196470; M Smith 2034M; C. Nichols 171451; N. Taylor 162461; D. Oresafisld 179463; D. Catlin IM453; D. Kelley 212-331. Mace’S Ph. 70%45%; Nmhvilte Locker 69H-46H; Varney’s Stables 66%49%; Vsilsy Beaky 66-50; Lifestyles 62-54; Osaka Idki. 60-56; Hair Care Ceaaer 5»%-57%; Haady's Shirts 52W-63K; Wetaoa-S Heats* si-64; Easy Rollers 466,; Sunday Mixed Holy Rollers 67%44%; Sandbaggers 66%41%; Pin Busters 64%47%; Goner­ dusters 61-31; We Don't Care 59-53; Alley Cats 58-54; Chug A Lup 57%-54%; Hooter Crew 57-55; Really Roncas 56-56; Die Hards 36-56; Married w/Children 55-57; Green­ backs 54-58; Get Along Gang 54-54; Mid­ dlelakers 53%-58%; Ogdenites 5l%40%; Wanderers 47%-64%; Thunderdogs 4646; Misfits 39%-72%. Wareeas HIM Geane aad Serin - V. Miller 166; L. Beyer 140; M. Bowman 166; V. GoodenouM 130; T. Fereutgton 165; D. Snyder 111-532; M. Snyder 220-593; C. Wilcox 170; J. Ogden 170; B. Wilson 151; A. Ward 132; M. Haywood 152; B. Davis ITS. 161; B. Neymeiyer 196549; B. Swift 173; J. Woodard IK-527; K. Beyer 175; S. Goodtaotph 215-56,; M. Tilley 1*5-507; G. Sate 144-531: M. Snyder 199-550; G. Snyder ID; B. larare 173-506: B.B. Snyder 173; B. Ogden 212-306; D. Moatpue 173; B. Often 201-536; B. Want 194-505; C. Haywood 216-523; S. Davis 117; T. Hyatt 1,1. DsLosp's Bak 46%-69%; Friendfy Home Pastes 4672. Htafr Gow aad Serte - L. EUimna 242-513; T. draopher 207-553; L. Yoder ltt-516; K. Becker 230-513; P. Smith 192-509; P. Frederick** 191-502; J. Aadrre of Haattapt 6343; Deweys Auso Body 61H46H: Superior Seafoods 6147; MMsr Carpam 604,; Frieads 5,%49%; Ptorear Apsrtmrret 37-31; Miller Baal Estate 55-53; CiaderDnys 3654; FenvUwa 32-36; Sir N Her 30M-57C Midmitib 49-39. Music Crete 47-61; Girrtadw 4543; Humps Buwl42%45H. Brewer 172-479, B. Btatoty IM-471; V. Stocere 167-457; S. Brimair 110454; D. Bare 173439; V. Miler 175451; A. want 17244ft B. Norm 165437; J. Miller 157423; M. damn 19344,; T Soya 16343,; M. Du, 202; V. Lynd 140; S. N. Mrepa 157;ft Heated ID; M. Wished IM-331; V. Carr 190-531; B. Joan 175-500; Wrens 146; I. Drekre 179. llrThreildt fi 71-43; tetaoa 71-43; Bany Co. Baal Eaten 43-33; Key deeaiag Services 62%-S3%; days 36%-51%; Hrelapt Mate 4664; Hipp Bowl 4646; McDoaakb I 3674 Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizenship winners at Southeastern: Justin Dunkelberger, teacher Bob Palmer and Chad Metzger. Hastings Exchange Club Youth Citizenship winners from Pleasantview: Ron Uldrlks and Heather Johnson with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Saxon net team second at Ramblewood Invitational Two champions helped Hastings to a second InvitalionaT' Jenison won the four-leam affair with 18 points, two more than Hastings. Wyoming Park had 11 and Middleville four. Joe Meppelink at third singles and the first doubles team of Tom De Vault and Jeff Baxter each won three straight matches to finish first. Klatt Schaefer at fourth sin. the second ____________ singles, .iteblrr team of Tad Wattles and loe Marfia red the third doubles team of Jeff Gardner and Ml Williams all look second. A split fourth doubles unit of Shaync Horan-Jeff Krol aad Tom Brighton-Nathan Robbe also took second. D. Balder 170; S. Smith 15,; T. Greenfield 155; T. ABerdiag 155; K. Haywood 139; E. Ony ID; S. Dare 19th C. WWiama 142; T. Daaiela 123-202-504; C. Care 162; C. Moore 143; L. Apsey 171; C. Cuddahee 160; B. Htipt 194-502. WAStHNOTON (AB) - A sew tedy aey, it has coafirreed toag-heid saapidoas that Chipman. Mindy Frey. Erin Merrill and Lisa Smith. Members of lhe freshmen team were: Tonya Carlson. Julie Dukes, Alison Geryen, April Owen and Jodi Taylor. Kareen,,; Fnsnrefe Realty 41. Gaad Gareaa - D. BoMnme 166; B. Kaeaspd 157; J. McKaoaM l<0; 3. Brirrener 170-301; B. Eire 199-503; M. Atkhrere 196532; M. Dull 163467; P. Godbey 167452; A. ABre 173464; N. Mure 149433; U Gtocktery 1,1464. Michigan gets short changed in federal funds, study says Varsity cheerleaders named Members of the varsity leading squad were: lenny Kensington. Pam Miller, leannene Roy. Stacey Rowley. Chris Sherry. Katy Wilcox. Jill Brighton and Mandy Herp. Members of the junior varsity cheerleaders were: Toni Martinez. Vikki Boggus. Melissa 60%; OiBoa. Core. 60; Stow Fokav shift la badptary priorities datia, te Baapajmra. Veadiagdwiag fee 1980a. Michigan ant $56.3 biUtoa more to Prepares that tnditeaally had benefited 1—, tft* »9- -a------ Idle . w ,t. . uy me nonnBMHMMiwcK uhummb. Bep. Howard Wolpe, who represeau wtocb x«:ua^!,n0? ^tch*n0® Club You,h Citizenship winners: Adam Hennenitt, Mike Burgdoff and Amanda Carr and teacher Debbie Storms. Hastings Saxon track team grabs 14th In Kalamazoo The Hastings boys track team placed 14<h of 18 teams at last Saturday's Southwestern Indoor Invitational in Kalamazoo. Brad Warner was Hastings' top placer by taking third in the pole vault (12-0). Brian Wolfenberger grabbed fifth in the 55-metcr dash (6.8), which ties an indoor school record One scarlet fever case reported One case of scarlet fever has been confirmed by a Middleville physican, but what used to be a dangerous childhood disease is now easily treated with antibiotics and not considered serious enough to be reported to the public health department, authorities say. Nursing Supervisor Irene Sehins, R.N., of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said the disease seems similar to measles because a rash is involved, but it is in reality a strep infection, which is diagnosed by a throat culture. The rash for scarlet fever almost never is on lhe face, like measles, but on the body. Flushing of the cheeks is a symptom of scarlet fever so it might lead to confusion, she said. Symptoms include sore throat, vomiting. high fever, flushing of the cheeks and sometimes a strawberry colored longue, Sehins said. "It's passed only by direct contact. Canal contact usually does not lead Io passing te disease," she added. The health department does not collect information oa scarlet fever at a reportable disease like they do with measles, she said. The disease may be transferred until 24 to 48 hours after antibiotics are started, with that being lhe usual course of treatment by the child's physician, Sehins said. Involvment by the public health department is not needed, agreed Dr. Neman Haner, chief of the Division of Disease Control for the Michigan State Public Health Department. te bipartiaaa Norteaat-Midweat Coapesaioaal Coalitea, said te report vindicates KMtetei renMc te NreteareMMwret,' pttia, its fair share. no ItetaaaNotteaa aad Midwest repos •offered te earn free, receM^ S3».l bO■tty during te dps years. "Aoaiaia, a perfect fiscal balance anoa, ny eves tbiap up, Woipe said. both iaporeibte ud udretabte," a»M te Mr. Meanttk, tatpuyen are tetris, non "Noaetheleaa, toreedte, 11 seriously wren, when ore region's reUritreaNp with te Mani grenaret is ao conteteatly ou of balaace tet Bum teats are drained from la, tearefortkiMaqreaa,M4Ma.aM re­ Aslawaukcnlteiataaesaistbmbeaefind froostedefcaaebaildop seek noasy to lays. aaaadia, oar fate ten," Wolpe Mid. aMia, that be waaaT advocate, rspoaal warfare. will address te uaiqa* prnhlina of all rs- petition,* Crema Barere, which la 19,1 began isrel* Mini reporta oa rcaw-by-aate distribution cffedreMqeaiU* Of te retnay te pmrirecui pest betweea 1911 sad 19M, 19 percent was peat ia Michigan, te repot «yt. Doria, te 11 Michipa received 7 Iceau fix avwy dollar it seat lo Washiagloa ia 19,1, te third- Had Illiaois aad Iowa, te report says. By Band Boosters get in on Charity Drive action Representing the Hastings Band Boosters, Jetf Bruce (left) presents a check to Larry Christopher Friday night during the final festivities of the Spring Senior Chari­ ty Drive at Hastings High School. The Boosters gave $75 made in lhe concession stand i.iat night. Among the events that night were basketball games between seniors and faculty, a three-point shoot-out contest, and several skits performed by lhe senior class. Katy Peterson won the girls division of the shootout, white Scott Hubbert took top honors in the boys division, nudging out Tim Atkinson in a tie-breaker. 28 receive First Communion at St. Rose First Communion was received by 28 youngsters Sunday, March 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. They included (front row, from left) Erica Swiatek, Robert Swiatek, Jenny Czinder, Mark Noteboom, Beth Thomas, Chad Noteboom, Jessica Gole, Nathan Smith, Molly Woods, Sean Fortier, Antosia Myers, Joseph Martin; (second row) Samantha Ripley, Brice Schoemer, Eren Berry, Phillip McKeough, Kathryn Williams, Carolyn DeWitt, John Jacobs, Genny Lukasiewicz, Paul VanOoy, Lindsey Karas; (third row) Katie Loftus, Courtney Hallifax; (fourth row) John Eggers, Britton Hildebrandt; (fifth row) Jessica Shafer and Erika Main. Behind the altar are Tiffany Retherford, instructor; Father Leon Pohl, pastor; and Alice Gergen, instructor. lar aad was bad with nuaois for ted wursL Naw Mexico fared best aatioaally both yean, leceiviagSU? for every dollar seta to Wsshinguiaia 19,1 aad S232 per dollar in 19U. Oa a reposal basis, te Northeast-Mid­ west's return oa te dollar was K ceres ia 1981 and 85 ceats by 19U. Meanwhile, te South's return wu $1.19 in 1911 and $1.18 in 1988 and te West's wu $1.0, In 1981 and $1.09 ia 198$. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 29, 1990 Repeat offender, Hastings man, sent to prison for probation violation J-Ad Graphics News Service A Barry County maa was sent to prison last week for 28 to 60 months for violating his probation. David Lee Lynch Jr., 21, formerly of Hast­ ings, pleaded guilty to the violation in February after he wu dismissed from an al­ cohol treatment program in Grand Rapids. Prior to that he served eight months in the Kent County Jail for attempted felonious as­ sault. Prosecutor Dale Crowley lut week rec­ ommended Lynch be returned to the Bany County Jail for one year. But at sentencing last week, defense attor­ ney William Doherty said Lynch requested a prison sentence because the programs avail­ able at the county jail had not helped him earlier. "He can be a productive, if not successful, citizen, but he has a substance abuse prob­ lem,** Doherty said. Earlier in 1987, Lynch wu convicted of being an accessory after the fact to arson. Lynch pleaded guilty lo being with a friend when the friend set Cue to a pole barn on Solomon Road. Lynch said he later lied to police investigating the fire. Lynch told the court last week his only vi­ olation at the Jellema House in Grand Rapids was signing in late after visiting his former foster parents in Hastings. "I feel 1 have the tools to stay sober and dean," Lynch said. But Judge Richard M. Shuster agreed Lynch was ready for a prison sentence. "Two county probation programs have tried and failed," he said. Lynch received credit for 121 days previ­ ously served. In other court business: •David D. Dines, 23, of Shelbyville, stood mute last week to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of a building under $100. A pre-trial hearing was set for April 4, and Dines remains lodged in the Bany County Jail. Dines was arrested Feb. 24 on the offense. Authorities said additional charges against him for resisting and obstructing police now are being filed. Dines also was charged with probation vio­ lation Feb. 28. Authorities allege he violated ■his curfew and visited a bar in January. Both acts violate his probation from a conviction in February 1989. In February 1989, Dines was sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail after shooting at three people during a neigh­ borhood dispute. THE.......... — CLASSIFIEDS THE REGULAR MONTHLY Board meeting of the Bany County Community Mental Health Services will be held oa Thursday, April 12th, 1990 at 8am in lhe Conference Room. Any interested person is invited OPEN HOUSE: C/21 Czmder Realty Inc. Saturday, March Gregory. Many nice features m this remodeled family home under $55,000. WANTED: Motor route driver for Middleville Hastings area. Must have reliable transporta­ tion and phone. 7 days a week. For more information call 1-800-878-1411 ask for Karen Echtinaw. HYGIENIST WANTED: Wann, Quality Oriented Office. Great Pay. Full or Part time. Please apply to ad* 459, cA> Hasting Reminde, P.O. Box 111, Hastings, Mi. 49058. PHYSICIANS OFFICE: receptionist, part time, wiU involve computer work. Scad resume lo: Dr. DeWitt, 1005 W. Green Sl, Hastings, Ml 49057. SALES HELP WANTED: Are you good with coton? Do you like decorating your home? we may have the job for you! Apprc • Imately 30 hours a week. Some weekend hours. Send resume today! AD* 454 C/O Reminder, PO Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI. 49058. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Can 1-800-443-7740. WANTED: Pair of Hastings Bridge players, preferably married, high school grad or equivalent Age not important Inquiries sre 73, non alcoholic, non professional players. 948-8579. CARD OF THANKS neighbors, friends, teens, our families, and my husband's cowovtan at White's far their love of our sco, ADeo Sinclair. Also, we would like to thank Mr. Wren for his caring so mneh. Thanks also to Pastor Jeff Arnett, Dick Tagged, and Bret and Becky Hoxworth tor the faring and caring they *ve shown in ov time of need. IntctaML And if we have missed anyone else, thank you and God biew all IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Duane While, who was taken from us 16 tong yean ago, March 30, 1974. Lovingly milted by to family VAN FOR SALE: 1915 Ford Econolme 1/2-Tun Panel Van, 6-Cylindcr, Automatic Tram., floor A walls carpeted in back, average condition, 38,000 Miles. Make aa offer. CaUJeny Between 8 a.m. A 5 p.m. at 945-2479. OPEN POLLINATED SEED: com $23, $26 buihet Nod WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Conunerical, home units, from ties. Monthly payments low as $11. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. FREE KITTENS to good home. 945-3823. 1982 PONTIAC 688ft4-door, nice interior, little rest, tires like new, pl aad windows tih wheel, air, cruise, and rear defrost, asking $1,700. Call 948-2960. NURSE AIDE CLASS • Eam S2O0 While Training * Bonus paid upon successful completion of class and hiring. Excellent opportunities for individuals who prefer to work 2:30 p.m. to tl^XJ p.m. Call 945-2407 for an interview. Call before April 18th. • Classes Start April 23rd • (Limited Enrollment) Thomapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS, Ml 49058) (E.O.E.) •John R. Foote, 20, stood mute last week to a charge of breaking and entering an occu­ pied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. Foote, formerly of Yankee Springs Road, faces lhe felony offense, in addition to a ha­ bitual offender charge that he has two prior felony convictions. A pre-trial hearing was set for April 11. Foote was sentenced in January 1988 to serve 11 mouths in the Bany County Jail after pleading guilty to stealing tires from a used car. In a separate case, Foote wu sentenced in December 1988 jail for unlawful use of an automobile. Both were felony offenses. Foote now faces probation violation charges u well, stemming from his earlier convictions. •A Hastings man who stole the cash box from the Holly Trolley io Hastings in De­ cember will be sentenced April 11. A Bsny County jury convicted Robert J. Evans of larceny from a person after a twoday trial ending March 13. Evans, 18, of 429 W. Apple St, faces up to 10 years in prison on the offense. A habitual offender charge that he has a prior felony conviction was dismissed after the trial by the prosecutor's office. Evans wu arrested last fall on charges of attempted breaking and entering a motor ve­ hicle in July in Hastings. •Trial wu scheduled to begin April 9 for Joseph M. Roath, who also is charged with the theft of the trolly cashbox in December. Roath, 18, of 6018 Gun Lake Road, Hast­ ings, will face an additional separate charge of resisting and obstructing police at the trial. The resisting charge, stemming from an incident involving Hastings Police in Jan­ uary, is a two-year misdrmeanor. Roath also faces a habitual offender charge that he hu a previous felony conviction. He wu sentenced to serve six months io jail in August 1989 after pleading guilty to larceny in a building. Roath said he acted u lookout during the burglary of a barn in Rutland Township in •A pre-trial hearing will be held April 18 for a Nashville man accused of breaking into a car. Jason B. Royal, 17, of 4891 Lawrence Road, wu charged with the five-year felony offense after a January incident in Cutieton Township involving a 1981 Chevrolet Mal­ Sond someone a PKMM0S1 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE ** : ideatial, busi­ ness, an. window washing. Regal*'* ur occasional service. All worsen bonded. 945-9448 •Trial was set for April 30 for a Grand Rapids motorist arrested for drunken driving in Hastings in January. Robert L. Patrick will be tried for third-of­ fense drunken driving, said Prosecutor Crow­ ley. Patrick, 55, wu arrested on Cook Road west of Hastings when an off-duty Michigan State Police trooper noticed his pickup truck weaving on (he road. The trooper called Hast­ ings Police, who made the arrest. April 1989. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Tranunis- PIANO TUNING, repafrfa«. rebnildmg Estimates. Jot MH Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician aaristant CaU 945-9U8 Men and women needed to sell our Profitable Line of Calendars, Pena and Advertising Gifts to Business Firms in your immediate business area. Eam Weekly Com­ missions. Set your own hours. Prompt, Friendly Service from 81 Year Old AAA-1 Company. No Investment. No Collec­ tions. Previous sales experience not required. Write: Charles McNeer, NEWTON MFG. CO., Dept. J17212, Newton, Iowa 50208. (515) 792-4121 GET READY FOR THE TRAVEL SEASON: Beautiful customized ‘86 Dodge van, has raised roof, TV, CB, ps, pb, rear bed and so forth. Has 22,000 actual mile, is spotless and like new. Very reasonable at $12^00. Call 945-5948 after 6pm or weekends.___________ With Love, The Family of Allen Sinclair Midwest Commanlcations 616-4O-S633 A* for Sac or Rosie. MAKE MORE MONEY FULL OR PART-TIME! FOR RENT: 2 bedroom cotl«e on Algonquin Lake. Private beach, fishing boat. $300.00 per week. After 5p.m. Call948-4134 in no answer call 691-7927. Court News HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY! You’re not getting older, You’re getting better. Still Love Ya, Ben, HAPPY AD HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JUDY! Who would of thought? Love Bea, HAPPY AD CONGRATULATIONS! Sto ON YOUR <22 ibu. Royal stood mute at his arraignment March 14 in Barry County Circuit Court •Royal's co-defendant, Royden Howard, 17, of Vermontville, stood mute March 14 to a similar charge of breaking into a motor vehi­ cle. Howard also wu arraigned on a charge of uttering and publishing a forged $67.50 in January. Automatic not guilty pleu were entered by lhe court for both. A pre-trial hearing and petition to place Howard on probation under lhe Holmes Youthful Trainee Adwill be held April 18 •A Delton man will be sentenced April 11 for passing a bad check at a store in Barry Township. Warren H. "Hank" Burlingham Jr., 31, pleaded guilty to a charge of writing a $9.93 check on a closed account at Peter's Food A Beverage in November. In change for the guilty plea, three addi­ tional charges of passing bad checks will be dismissed in July when Burlingham is sen­ tenced. As part of the plea agreement. Burlingham — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 27,1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pcaaock Hospital's YOUNG BABYSITTERS - CLASS This class was previously scheduled for Feb. 17. It was cancelled and has been rescheduled ... Sat., Mar. 31 • 9 aat-12 Noon For further information plane call 948-3125 will make restitution on all of lhe checks. Burlingham remains free on bond. •James L. Neslund, 24, of 100 Arlington, Middleville, will be sentenced this week on charges of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. Neslund pleaded guilty to one charge March 14, in exchange for the dismissal of an additional breaking and entering charge. Additionally, the prosecutor’s office will not file additional theft charges and not prosecute Neslund as a habitual offender. Neslund pleaded guilty to breaking into Sam’s Other Joint at 2412 S. Briggs Road in February. He was arrested later that day by Michigan Sate Police in Kent County. In August 1989, Neslund was sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail for at­ tempted uttering and publishing. Authorities said he forged over $1,100 in stolen checks. •A Hastings man who forged a $141$ check in October 1989 will be sentenced April 18 in circuit court. David C. Brasington, 30, of 119 E. Center Sl, pleaded guilty March 14 to the reduced charge of attempted uttering and publishing in connection with the case. In exchange, a more serious charge of uttering and publishing - a possible 14-year felony offense - will be dismissed. Brasington now faces up to five years in prison for the lesser offense. He was accused of forging and cashing a U.S. Treasury check belonging to an area couple, police said. •A Hastings man who pleaded guilty to stealing irrigation pipe from a farm oa Mid­ dleville Road has been sentenced to 90 days in the Barry County Jail. Patrick M. Stamm, 22, of 360 N. Whit­ more Road, will serve the term on 45 con­ secutive weekends, ruled Judge Thomas S. Eveland. An additional 90-day sentence was set and suspended until March 1991. If Stamm is successful during his probation, the sus­ pended term will be canceled. Defense attorney David Dimmers Mid March 14 that alcohol had a role in the inci­ dent in July 1989. Stamm told the court he would submit to alcohol counseling during his three-year term of probation. "I’ve talked with everybody, and I’m going to try to make myself better," he said. Stamm was ordered to pay $600 in court costs and fines and at least $2,500 in restitu­ tion. That amount may be raised later as the investigation continues, Eveland said. •William E. Ogden, who also was charged in connection with the missing irrigation pipe, was scheduled to stand trial March 13 on the larceny charge. But that morning he pleaded guilty to that offense and lo additional charges of carrying a concealed weapon and one habitual offender charge. In exchange, additional habitual offender charges against him will be dismissed when he is sentenced April 11 in circuit court. Authorities said Ogden, 30, of Kentwood, had three previous felony convictions. A fourth-offender conviction would have sub­ jected him to a maximum sentence of life in prison. •A Banle Creek man has stood mute to charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual con­ duct. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered March 14 by the court after a written wavier of arraignment, and Benjamin F. Gillett was set free on bond. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, in­ volving forced contact without penetration, is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison plus fines. A pre-trial hearing was scheduled for this week. Additional charges are pending in the case, authorities said. 15 years in prison for conspiracy to break and enter the home in the 6600 block of Noffke Drive. •Manelie's co-defendant in the case, Heide M. Curths, wu placed on probation in February under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for first-time offenders. If Curths is successful oo her three-year term of probation, the offense will be re­ moved from her record. Curths, 19, of 11250 Garbow Road, Mid­ dleville, wu ordered lo pay $100 in court costs and finu and to make restitution ia the case. As part of her pica agreement, testified against Marzette during his preliminary exam. Curths also wu ordered io perform 300 hours of community service and to have counseling Judge Eveland told Curths he rarely grants trainee statu to a defendant charged with so serious a crime. But Evcfaed said he would make an expcctioa because Curths had no prior criminal record. "You're going io be looked at a little mon carefuDy than moot people," Eveland said. February under foe kl Coleman, who originally wu charged with receiving and concealing aolen property and unlawful ok of a motor vehicle, wa ordered io pay 5500 ia fines sad costs and to com­ plete 300 han of coaunonity service. Coleman wu directed to have substance ahue counseling, to live ia a halfway bouse aad to complete his high school education. "This is aa a slap on foe wrist," Eveland said. "You've got sone had tores io follow. If you don't follow them, you could go to prison.' •Seueiaing is expected ia April for s Hasting, nun arrested ia coaaectioa with foe theft of money from Arby's Restaurant ia Hattiags hi Dscststar. Tiawfoy Lu Ban Jr.. 19, of 2300 W. Quimby Road, ptawled gutty ia February to a redarsl chape of coofaracy to receive sad conceal stotea property, a teitdemeaaor of- sHy Kok Ou aoaay, gave Barr *20 to bay •Sentencing wu set for April 11 for two awn around cf attacking a Dctae reaidcaL Both Aahoay J. Falvo, 19, of 1200 S. Cobb Road, ud Juki A. Baku. 27, at Portage, pleaded ao comm io Jhlinay lo tw dacaddtaguofagvsnBdauaakiacoanaolie with foe May 1999 iatidea io DdM tn exchange, foe acre seriate, 10-yssrfelooy offenses of asssuit with intent lo caanti; great bcdOy ham were disarisead by foe prosecutor's office. •A Nashville aua who sOegedly took s ca while out of stole sad draw * lo MkMgu has been placed oa probation under foe YootMWTMueAa. Eric M. Coleau. 17. cf 5515 Scott Road, wu put oa a two-yea Ma of probstioa ia aoaey from Arby's fourigM.'he said. Bar reaainfiaeca head. •A MiddlKille maa fared gutty restat­ ing a polka officer aad at drunken aad daoedarlycoaduct baa boon teatsaced to serve six aroafos ia foa Berry Ceaaqr ML Craig Cabany, 32. of 203 BsMa Bead, afoo wu seaKaoad ia February to saw forea yuan oa probation ud to perfora SO boars ofcoosKaity service. He wu aaesased *500 ia coin COM. Prison Inmate returned to face new charges J-M Gr^Ua Nam Service A former Hickory Conan aua seueaced to prison ia February stood ante ia circuit coon Im week to new aiaiaal charges. Jeffrey W. Maae. 29, of 2093 Sheffield Rood, easeeed a written wavier ofamtigaKM ud stood aane to a new etuape ef iseaMag and conoesliag notea property ow *100. Proaecutor Dele Crowley filed a Mbind offeader charge, allaglag Mau tun three prior felony coavictioaa. If cosrietod of.a fourth felooy, Mau facee a naxlauM sealeace of life ia prison. A pre-trial hearing wa scheduled ta April 11 before Jodpe Thoasa S. Ewlaad. OeFeb.2S, Mau was aeaaeacod to asm four to sevu ud a half yeas in prison alter he wm coavicsed of u earitar charge of tnoeiviag aad concealing stetea property owr $100. Mau wu areatod la Inly 1999 with two notes vidaocaaserie recorders, |m hoars ata they were reported notes tan a beau ia ta 4300 block of WOdwood Bond. Mana denied he burglarised ta hoau. Ma said he bouda the VOte fort agH. Thoau S. Bwiaa* saM Matas criainal Teen charged with negligent homicide in traffic death 1-M Gnphia Neva Service LAKE ODESSA - loala County Pro­ secutor Gary Gatay taa filed a iefony charge Jade Bndrvnx, 49, of Ufa Odessa. coUiaioa.' station •Trial has been set for May 21 for a Kent­ wood man accused of breaking into a Thor­ napple Township home in October 1989. Dexter T. Marzette, 25, faces up to 15 years in prison for breaking and entering and ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE The Michigan State Police. Hastings Post will sell the following vehicle on April 11th, 1990 at 10 a m. at Hastings Wrecker Ser­ vice, Hastings: 1978 PONTIAC LeMANS 4 DR. Minimum bid will be costs already incurred by the wrecker service. HYGIENIST - WANTED Warm, Quality Oriented Office GREAT PAY Full or Part Time 4459 Hastings Reminder Please apply to M do P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49CC8 Services held for driver in fatal crash J-MGnfhia Neat Service DOWLING-Meaorial tervicn wen held Monday ta a Dowllag au who died IM week ia u aedden ia Johnstown Township. Jerry Christie, 30, of 1213 doer Lake Rood, died shortly ata ta 9:20 p-a- ocoideaoa Piter Rood. Christie wu driviag aaslboud on Pita Road, eta of Benfield Rood wlaa he craosod foe center line, left foe roadway sad struck a see. Christie, who wa aa wearing a sea bett, wu thrown front the vehicle a i roiled avat. Michigan Stale Police said foe 1975 Ford pickup had been traveling at a high rate of qxed al the tinK of lhe accident Baud oa Chritile's Injuries, police believe the pickup rolled over him. Rescue workers, including Christie's cousin, Terry Staines, found him shout 10 feet away bum the accident. Christa wu tnasporssd tn Pennock HoepkalbyLiteCaro AabolaacsfrouBodfoed stataaecMaa. Ths aeddau reasaiae uata lavsatigatoa. poHeoated. A graduau of Dsltoa Kellogg High School Christie wu aaployed ta ei£u yoan a Dateoa Saad * OnvsL Ssrvicu ware bald at Williaau Faasssl Hous in Dahoa wirtt ta Rev. Jeff Wodu officiating. Serial wa a Ban Hickory Conors Ctaatsry. Cbriada is sarvivod by his wilt, Kia; a daaghter, Lindsay; a ana, Jaaa; father aad ttsp-aodar, Larry aad Barbara Ortae, of Delton; modar Bad nap-tatar Alberta Sad BUI Wadle, of ftsphsrd; brothers Darid Christie aad Larry CMala Jr.; gnadaoben, stepbrothers aad dtp naan aad asay steen sad nephews. Call...948-8051 to havo tho BANNER sent to your home EACH WEEKI � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-04-05.pdf d972ee8ed84e3f3d68c0edb734536ad1 PDF Text Text News Briefs GoodFriday MfViC* S*t A Community Good Friday Service will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 13 at the First United Methodist Church, corner cf Green and Church streets. The service will be in three half-hour segments and will include music, scriptare, prayer and meditations. The theme will be “People at the Cross.” Speakers will include the Revs. Daniel Whalen, Philip Colburn and Daniel Graybill. Radio station WBCH in Hastings will broadcast the entire service live as a public service. The Good Friday program, which ( Republicans hear A Sen. John Engler /School board races lack candidates See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 4 Hastings VOLUME 135, NO 'H./V Banner ^^^THURSDAV, APRIL 5. 1990 Wolpe to speak at town mooting Miller Real Estate meriting 50 years tary Corny.« wa> tail <• 1«« by Oioffe F. Kta, who tan* tecaae ■ )M>n*CWHH Milter (aorete- or leasing property In 1990-91. Over 120 attended the board's annual meeting. ‘Right to Dto 1st Friday topic Hope Township residents opposed to a plan to discharge treated wastewater into Cedar Creek voted overwhelmingly Saturday to prevent the township board from buying, selling ftete Rep. David Hottister (Dtaaateg) wfl be the featured from al noon April 6 at die next Pint Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program at the Thomas Jefferson HaU, corner of Green and Jefferson Mreels in Hastings. HoUisaer will talk about his campaign to enact legialation to make it poaaMe for patients to refuse extraordinary ef­ forts to artiftcteUy prata* life «d to allow appointment of a “patient ad­ vocate” to toake decisfans oe behalfof a person unable to act for him or hendf. The program win mark die fint anatvenary of the Brown Bag lunch and Lenro aeries, which is spoeuored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Those anraftiag may bring their own tanches. Tea and coffee wiU be provided by the Democrats. Voters prohibit boardfrom buying, selling land ‘Light classical music offered A concert by the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony Orchestra in Hastings at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Central School Auditorium. The concert, sponsored by the ThorArts Council, will include works by Mozart, Haydn, Faure and Peter SchidDrie, better known as P.D.Q, Bach. The symphony will perform under the direction of Paul Varineau, assistant An afterglow reception with refreshments b scheduled to take place at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets. Tickets for the concert and reception are $10 each. Admission to the concert rndy b $7 for adults and $5 for senior dtisens and students. Tickets are available at Boomtown Records, Hastings House, and the Music Center in Hastings, and First of America Bank m Dekon. They also will be sold at fee door. Sower rate hike OK’d in Middleville Sewer service rates for homeowners in Middteville will increase from an average of $21 to $33 per three months after action last week by the Village Council. The rate hike, proposed by the Public Worts B Committee, will be retroactive to Jan. I. It was deemed necessary to of­ fset costs of expansion of the sewer system. < AMHoul News Brieb Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* County low on radioactive dump list A Barry County farm “Iowa meeting” with CongresunM Howard Wolpe will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the farm of Tom Guthrie. 7301 W. Mito Road in Delton. Wolpe will talk about sgrimhare iasaes before Congress and he will answer questions. drives next week in Delton and Hartiags. The btooteoMfe will be at Sr Am­ brose Catholic Church in Delton from 1 to 4:43 p m. Tuesday. April 10. A drive al Pennock Hospital in Hattiap b scheduled for TO a m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 13. See Story, Page 11 uevoted to the Interests of Harry County Since 1856 j m open to anyone, is befag sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Amocialjon. Two blood driven not for next wook Ag teacher given award by Rotary Sewer plan appears dead by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriler HOPE TWP. - A proposal to discharge treated wastewater from homes along Wall Lake into Cedar Creek appears dead. To prevent the Hope Township Board of Trustees from purchasing land to hold a sewer lagoon system, the township electorate Saturday voted to prohibit the board from buying, selling or leasing land in 1990-91. The unusually restrictive action, approved overwhelmingly, also bars the Township Board from recommending a land purchase by the county to hold the sewage system. An exception was made to allow the board to purchase land to expand the township cemetery. Hope Supervisor Patricia Baker said afterward that the limit could make it difficult for the township to conduct business. "If we should decide to buy some property, I guess we would have to hold a special meeting and ask the electorate for permission to buy," she said. Led by members of the Cedar Creek Association, township electors voted 83-18 to approve the prohibition. The assocation formed when word circulated in January that a 37-acre plot of land near Cedar Creek and Dowling roads had . ... selected by the township engineers as best site for the sewage holding pond. The nearby Cedar Creek Bible Church, which owned the plot, was the subject of a picket in January by association members protesting the possible sale of the property to the township for the sewage system. The property later was sold to four citizens. Continued controversy led the township to ask its consultants to look for alternatives to the lagoon system near Cedar Creek. Williams and Works of Grand Rapids presented four alternatives at the March 12 township meeting. Alternatives include: •Stabilization ponds with a discharge into Cedar Creek. •Stabilization ponds with land application. •Community septic tank and drain field. •Transportation to the Gun Lake wastewater treatment plant. Discharging the treated wastewater into Cedar Creek would be the least costly system, while tying into the Gun Lake plant would be the most expensive of the four options. The alternatives will be discussed April 9 at the township's regular monthly meeting. Healed debate continued Saturday when more than 120 people filled the township hall for the board's annual organizational meeting. Several citizens expressed dissatisfaction with the Township Board. "I changed my status from apathetic to pathetic," said resident Suzanne Willison. "Now Pm going to be watching you very closely." Other residents said they want a popular vote on the final sewage proposal. "The people would like to have the right to vote on it, if you find a piece of land," said resident Johnnie Bishop. "The people just want a say in what is going on." Prior to the vote prohibiting the board from buying, selling or leasing land, an opposing motion authorizing the trustees to take the action was overwhelmingly defeated. A letter from the Greater Wall Lake Assocation, recommending that the Hope Township Board Find another alternative to the Cedar Creek discharge plan, was read at the meeting. The full text of the letter was printed as a published advertisement in Tuesday's Reminder. But no one is certain what will come next "1 don't know where it is going to go,” Baker said. "I may be the township supervisor, but I'm only one vote on the board." The mounting costs for consultants and lawyers, however, will be paid eventually by residents along Wall I jke. "The township cannot expend any funds for this project,” Baker said. "It all will be paid by the people in the special assessment district” Efforts to build a wastewater system for Wall Lake date back to 1976 when the lake association filed petitions and made a formal request for a wastewater treatment program. In 1984 a county study determined the wetlands surrounding the lake contained a high level of bacteria. In December 1988, enough resident petitions were collected to establish a special assessment district to fund the project. Hearings were conducted in summer of 1989, and Williams and Works Engineering was asked in September to develop a treatment system to serve about 250 homes along the lake. But the controversy erupted in January when residents in the Cedar Creek area learned Williams and Works would recommend a stabilization pond be constructed to discharge treated wastewater into the creek. Mary Whitaker was introduced Saturday as the new township treasurer. She replaces Robert Norton, who resigned in February from the elected post. Norton, a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, denied he resigned because of conflict between the township, church and citizens over the sewer project by Kathleen Scott Staff Wriur Barry County is one of 29 counties in Michigan with potential sites for a radioac­ tive waste dump. But the Woodland/ Castleton townships land is at the bottom of the list of 79 possible areas. For now, Lenawee County, in the south­ east corner of the state, is ranking as top choice and will remain fee prime selection until an official announcement is made by the the state's Low Level Radioactive Watte Authority in May, said Commissioner James Cleary from his Lansing office Tuesday. For its size alone — 13,000 acres, Lenawee County has been considered the prime spot of the 79 chosen by computer. The size of the Barry County site is what put it at the bottom of the list, said Cleary. Cleary's office commissioned Michigan State University to select the government-re­ quested site. MSU's computer automatically eliminated all land within 10 miles of the Great Lakes or any tributaries leading to them, and excluded any land within one kilometer of any surface water body or river, as well as other restrictions, he said. Through that process, 97 percent of the state's land was eliminated, leaving a little over 1 million acres with potential. But be­ cause the dump would require at least 1,200 acres, the state further eliminated any sites less than 2450 acres in size. The Barry County size is just 2,250 acres, giving it "probably fewer chances," said Cleary. The Lenawee County location could possi­ bly be ruled out because it has a high water table and includes farmland. The fact that the Woodland/Castleton Township site also in­ cludes farmland is a further strike against the site. "We would like to stay away from prime farmland, if at all possible," he said. "It all depends on what we've got to compare it with." He added that farmland has "favorability” status, not "exclusion." "Essentially, all 78 other sites are of equal status except those that are larger," he said. Cleary said the actual site has not been mapped out. The computer selected sites, giving only names of townships. St. Clair and Ontonagon counties joined Lenawee to make up the top three sites be­ cause each proposed area is 15,000 acres or more. Ontonagon and St. Clair, however have been eliminated because they house wet­ lands. Suu law lays there can be no wetlands within the 1.200 acre, of the dump, said Cleary. "Federal law would have permitted it,” said deary, "but not Michigan laws.” Michigan statutes also require a 3,000-foot buffer from the dump to surrounding land. which is the largest buffer requirement in the nation, said Cleary. As commissioner of the Radioactive Waste Authority, Cleary has taken a lot of heat from citizens who do not want the dump near them. Worse yet, Cleary says there is no need for the disposal site. In 1980, he explained, the federal govern­ ment ordered every state to take responsibil­ ity for its own radioactive waste, effective Jan. 1, 1993. Joint plans, or compacts, were permitted, so Michigan joined Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Michigan was selected as the host state for the first 20 years because it is projected to produce more radioactive wastes than the other six, he said. However, since the order was first issued, the amount of radioactive waste generated in the United Slates has decreased 60 percent. And the three states with existing sites — South Carolina, Nevada and Washington — have been able io handle the amount of waste coming from the rest of the country. So now, because of federal laws, 12 to 14 facilities are being planned for waste disposal that is not needed, said Cleary. "It’s a major waste of money,” said the commissioner. "People generally sre not in­ formed about radioactive wastes. They're afraid of it, so of course it causes a lot of trauma." Besides trauma, which has reportedly al­ ready split rival frictions of dump foes in the small Sl Clair County town of Yale and sent anti-dump crusaders from Lenawee County on numerous missions, the plan is expensive. Cleary said the cost to build the dump would be about $40 million. The site-selec­ tion process is another $335,000, and main­ tenance and monitoring coat would continue long after the 20-year use of the facility. Additionally, if the waste volume decreases, the costs will have to increase. Radioactive wastes in Michigan are trucked to South Carolina at a cost of $80 per cubic foot. If the dump is built here, the disposal costs would increase to shout $350 per cubic foot, because of the expense of cotittructioo and upkeep of the facility. Cleary said some people have suggested that Michigan get out of the compact That, however, would increase disposal costs to about $1,000 per cubic foot, he said. "The economics are getting wane, and will eventually unravel the situation," Cleary said, referring to the federal government requiremems. "If that will have an impact on Michigan before we build this, I don't know.” Washington politicians see the need for a change in the law, he said, but they are leav­ ing it up to governors to make changes. But 8m DUMP, Page 2 Longtime rector and leader in community affairs dies The Rev. Don M. Gury, who served as rector for the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings from 1937 to 1969 died Monday at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 87. Gary's 32-year rectorate was the longest of any of the 22 priests who have served the Hastings church in its 127-year history. In addition to serving in many official capacities for the West Michigan Diocese and other church-affiliated organizations, he was active in community affairs. He was involved with the Hastings Youth Council, the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, the Ministerial Association, Kellogg Foundation Scholarships for Ministers, the Hastings Public Library and the Hastings Rotary Club. In Rotary, he was elected president in 1948 and received the Red Rose designation. The Kiwanis Club presented him with the Kiwanis International Distinguished Service Award, and he was only the second man to receive such an honor from the local group. He received a number of honors in 1962 for his leadership in the church. He gave the invocation prayer at the Michigan Constitutional Convention. He celebrated communion at Sl Paul's American Episcopal Church in Rome in 1966. In 1968 he was named honorary canon of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Kalamazoo, he and his wife, Lucille, then left Hastings in 1969 and moved to Portage. Though he was retired, he continued to be active in the Cathedral Church. The couple later moved to Florida. Gury celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination on Jan. 25. His son, David, said he had been hospitalized for several days last week while physicians attempted to regulate medication for his heart condition. He was discharged from the hospital Saturday and died Monday at a retirement apartment complex in Boca Raton. Among the survivors are the couple's son, David, and daughter, Donna Lou. Services were held Wednesday in Boca Raton. The body was to be cremated and remains will be interred in May or June in Resurrection Garden at the Cathedra of Christ the King in Kalamazoo. The family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to Emmanuel Episcopal Church toward the restoration of the historic pipe organ. The Rev. Don M. Gury (second from left) posed for this family picture in 1982 with (from left) daughter Donna Lou, wife Lucille and son David. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5, 1990 Engler asks County GOP forhelp in 1990 campaign by David T. Young Editor Gubernatorial candidate John Engler Friday night appealed to Barry County Republicans to help in key election races this year in Michigan. Engler, the principal speaker at the annual Lincoln Day Dinner, told party members, "This is a campaign that will be won in Barry County and the other 82 counties in Michigan." "Let's get this job done," he said, "because in 1991, Michigan needs a Republican governor, a Republican majority in the Senate and a Republican majority in the House, and President George Bush needs a Republican (from Michigan) in the U.S. Senate." The speaker said he has a background that he believes will help him run strong in rural counties. He grew up on a farm in the small community of Beal City, near Ml Pleasant, and has a strong 4-H and FFA background. Tm your classic definition of a farm boy," he said. "I haven't forgotten my roots in foe Michigan soil. Thai's a background that will help me run strong fa rural Michigan." Engler, currently foe Majority Leader in foe Michigan Senate, said the economy is key issue in his effort to unseat incumbent "After 90 straight months of national economic growth under the Reagaa aad Bush administrations, we (Michigan) find ourselves at the back of the pack." He pointed out that Michigan has the highest unemployment rate of any state and for the first tine since foe Great Depression "Michigan is a comeback state, but there are 49 others, because we're a comeback nation," he said. "Blanchard's comeback story has been nothing more than a grim fairy tale." He then returned to the appeal to rural counties like Barry. "Aa Engler administration will recognize foe contributions you make," he said, "Our campaign has to be from bottom to top, we can't leave anybody out" Two of the key issues of foe gubernatorial campaign that will help the GOP win, he said, aie lower taxes and better schools with a bigger commitment from Lansing. "h's the Republicans who believe the nation’s future will be determined by education," he said. But he noted that Michigan now has a 25 percent dropout rate and that as many as 60 percent of students who enter their freshman year in the Detroit area schools do not graduate. "As long as that’s so, (State Senator) Jack (Welborn) is fighting a losing battle with foe prison system," he said. Engler added, "The Republican alternatve should be known. We have the better ideas. Reagan and Bush have shown that" The speaker also praised elected officials closer to home, including Welborn, State Reps. Bob Bender and Pul Hillegonds, and Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry. All but Hillegonds, who was ill and could not attend, were in foe audience. He also singled out Brad Haskins, the announced his candidacy for foe Third District Congressional seat now held by Democrat Howard Wolpe. Bender, who again emceed foe dinner, called Engler "The best shot we've had at the governor's seat in a long time, because of the issues and because of foe kind of campaigner he is." Haskins introduced himself to foe county GOP and made briefremarks. He said that because of recent moves toward democracy in formerly communist countries he is "excited about foe tremendous opportunities in the 1990s. There's a bread new world opening up for us. and we cant let it pass us by. West Michigan can be a leader or be left behind." Welborn told the county GOP that some good things already are happening fa Lansing because Engler is running for governor. He said foe recent increase fa funding for K-12 education is because "The governor's trying to outdo what Senator Engkr wants." He also said a new property tax reform plan passed by committee is "foe best package I’ve seen since I came (to Lansing) fa 1972.” Henry spoke briefly, focusing on foe recent vote on a child care bill he called "foe most significant piece of legislation since Tve been Tarry Geiger (left) received the Republican of the Year award from County GOP Chairman James Fisher. in Congress." He said many Republican members of Congress voted against it, despite earlier arguing strongly in favor of the bill. But he Henry also urged support for Haskins' candidacy. said the reason was that the legislation "put up new barriers between church and state," severely restricted parents* freedom to choose child care providers and it attempted to tell religious affiliated schools that they cannot apply religions tenants in hiring employees. "We am beat Howard Wolpe." The Third District includes the southern half of Bany County. Henry's Fifth District takes in the northern half. The Barry County Republicans were He caned the bin "anti-religious" and said, satirical musical numbers performed by Bender, Judy Hughes, Betty Williams nd Lisa Groot. Terry Geiger, former Barry County GOP chair, and current secretary of party's Fifth District Committee aad chair of Engler's campaign in foe county, was named "Republican of foe Year." "Parana know the child care provider better than some bureaucrat in Washington." rights to choose and that the criticism the GOP has received in the media was "a classic example of the press getting the story wrong." "I’m impressed with Uris young man and Cedar Creek group takes case to WRC by David T. Young A citizens' group trying to Mock a sewer lagoon site at Cedar Creek in Barry County Creek Association, appeared last Thursday before the Waler Resources Commission, an independent policy-making arm of the way from issuing a permit, even if we do.” But he said he understood what Stap and the citizens* group were attempting to do. "They wanted to let the committee know early, and it probably was appropriate that they did," be said. "They have suggested some alternatives that certainly must be looked at They've made some good points." He added, "People have a right to apply for a permit, but that doesn't mean it will be ’’iheDNR and WRCparticularly will take a Stap made a presentation, stating the group s arguments against the discharge of effluent from the proposed Wall Lake sewer into Cedar Creek, a move being comempteed by the Hope Township Board. Though the Township Board has not officially acted on the merer as yet, its consultant, Williams and Works, has recommended an area near Cedar Creek and Dowling roads as the least expensive and The citizens* group has protested consideration of foe move and thus far the Township Board has tabled action on applying for a permit for a she. Sup said she and Greg Pease, vice president of foe group, presented petitions bearing 678 signatures and told the WRC they believe alternatives have not been sufficiently explored for foe project "We were there to make them (the WRC) aware of the situation aad to ask them to put pressure on Williams and Worirs," she said. "But our hands are somewhat tied until a permit is applied for." The WRC thanked her for informing the that nothing has bappored ycL "We don't have an application from Hope Township yet." said William McCracken, chief of the permits section, surface waler quality division of the DNR "We are a long serious look at a proposal to locale a sewer discharge she near a designated trout stream, McCracken said. Cedar Creek, he said, falls under the designation of "protected waters," which means the creek would get added protection under what is referred to as Rule 98. The water in the stream, he added, is cold and clean enough to support trout populations. But neither the DNR nor the WRC can do anything until an application for a discharge permit actually is made. And when that happens, the township and its consultant "must demonstrate there is no feasible or prodent alternative," McCracken said. "And if the demonstration is not adequate, we will recommend the permit be denied." The Township Board, at its March 12 meeting, outlined four plans for selecting a site. Besides Cedar Creek, the proposals include stabilzation ponds with land application, a community septic tank and drain field, and transporting the effluent to the u* other plans are more costly, according to the study by Williams and Works. The WRC, a seven-member board, meets once each month and approves or denies such permit applications, with recommendations from staff members at the DNR. McCracken explained that the WRC does McCracken agreed that the WRC wad "The Cedar Creek Association is more objective than some other organizations," he said. "They dost assume that we want to do something they don't want, and we appreciate that It was a reasonable request to call ptQjCCL The idea of a Wall Lake Sewer project has been considered for some time, but it was in the last several months that it became a coctrorasy. After learning about the possibility that Cedar Creek would be selected as the discharge site, area residents picketed foe Cedar Creek Bible Church, then owner of foe land fa question. Three residents themselves later purchased the site, but foe township still has the right of condemnation, to purchase it at a "fair price," which would clear foe way for the lagoon project befog at that location. The next meeting of foe Hope Township Board is Monlay, April 9. It is expected that a large audience again will be on hand for foe deliberations. HHS choir receives top rating In district fest The Hastings High School Concert Choir has come back winners after an nutfunding performance at the Michigan State Choral Association district festival. The choir, under the direction of Patti LaJoye, earned an overall top first division rat­ ing for its performance March 24 at East Kentwood High School. The choir sang two prepared selections, "I Have Longed for Thy Saving Health," by William Byrd, and "Liebesgesung," by Felix Mendelssohn. Each of the three judges awarded the choir with a first division score. In the second phase of the festival, the choir sang and unprepared and unfamiliar choral work before a fourth judge. The choir earned a second division rating in the sight DUMP, continued from page 1 stste chiefs would have to volunteer their stair's facilities io take on more waste. No one except possibly the governor of California would take that step, he said. "There's a stand-off to make a move in that direction," he said. "I think it'll take eco­ nomics to drive this fa another direction." Ninety percent of Michigan's low-level ra­ dioactive waste comes from nuclear power cemes from hospitals, research facilities, ■riversides and some industries. AU of the waste dumped has to be dry rmher then liquid materials to prevent seepage into the soil and groundwater. The waste products often are contaminated trash, rags, News Briets not have staff to do research and field wort, so it relies on foe DNR for recommendations. After last Thursday's meeting in Lansing, < Stap said, "Wc did impress on them that^j arc a positive group, font we're not just &C up there yelling." 1 attention to their concerns." Stap said she decided to take the group's case to the WRC after she learned that Williams and Works appeared before the County Department of Public Works March 13, despite a decision by the Township Board March 12 to put foe matter on hold. The issue was delayed while the township ■waited results of a meeting between Bany and Prairieville township and Delton officials on the possibility of a combined sewer Guest speaker State Sen. John Engler (right) chatted with Congressman Paul Henry after the Lincoln Day Dinner Friday night. of which comes from power plants and research late. Contaminated products from the nuclear industry oftea are waler proof materials, resins, hardware and tools. And hospitals needles and other tools, Cleary said. The other 25 counties with dump-site po­ tential are Allegan, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella. Jackson, Kent, Lapeer, Midland, Montcalm Muskegon, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola and Wasteensw. One Eaton County Township, Roxand, is fa the Lakewood School District K of C drive Is April 64 Recording group to perform here "Ddwmace." recording anuts from aoAcnt California. will be featured in al 7:30 p.m. Tueeday, April 10. ■ foe Central School AixMorium. Alao perforating will be the group Ron WHaon Ex-dog warden pleads guilty to embezzlement J-Ad GnqpMre News Service Former Bany County Animal Control Of­ ficer Ron Wilson pleaded guilty Wednesday violent and negative Wilson was arraigned in 56th District Court on the misdemeanor offense of embez­ zlement of $100 or less. He pleaded guilty to foe charge and was ra­ Sentencing was set by Judge Gary Holman for April 20. Wilson faces up to 90 days fa jail. Authorities said Wilson pocketed fines paid to release stray animals to their owners sad falsified records to bide his action. Owners are charged a S10 fine to release their animals, plus a $2 fee for each day foe animal is kept at the shelter. "He wouldn't write a receipt and would pocket foe money. Thea he would write on foe records that the dog had been destroyed," said Detective SgL Ken DeMott of foe Sher­ iff's Department Authorities said Wilson pocketed about $100 over the pert one to two years. A tip and rumors fa foe area led foe county to be­ gin the investigation, DeMott said. Wilson, 31, of 636 E. Mill Sl. has been animal control officer in Barry County since 1986. Advertisements for the open position were posted Tuesday at the Bany County Court­ house. by eying io be positive and uplifting. Deliverance's performance in Halting, will be the group's only appeaeaece la Michigan during this ponton of its national lour. A laggrttr- donation of S3 will be received at the door. Health Model forum elated public forum to Io dncuis dhcuu the Michigwi Model for Comprehensive HP Education »tat for 7 p.m. Tues­ day, April 10. at the Maple Valley Mor-Sesuor High School. The Michigan Health Model curriedam waa adoped by the Maple Valley School officials said the controversial ateaneatt of the curriculum, dealing with sei eductfion and child molestation, will wa be impiememed urail after the public fcraa, which is intended to give members of the community a chance to review them. A apeeiul Michigan Health Model Cnmniiurr has been appointed to deal Bernard Historical group has program Mike Hook of Hastings will talk to the Bernard Historical Society about Abraham Lincoln in a program al 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Delton Middle School Library. Hook wifl present “The Many Faces of Lincoln,’' using actual photos and ar­ tifacts from his personal collection and slides of foe 16th president. Also planned is a special 125th anriveraary observance of the April 14, 1865, assassination of Lincoln. Th. Hasting, High School Choir oarmd • top first division rating at th. district choral festival. The choir moves on Io sing al th. state festival in May. NEWS NEWS NEWS reading competition. The choir now is preparing for the slate choir festival, which will be held May 4 at Central Michigan University in Ml Pleas- Can 9488051 ro...SUBSCRIBF! ant. The choir will sing Handel's "I Have Longed" and "Lord of Creation" and "Three Madrigals" by Emma Lou Diemer at the sure festival. About $1,300 was collected in the needs far Hrati^s High School. People in the community will be asked Tootise Rod in appreciation of the gift. the donations is retained by the local K ofC Council, while the rent b forwarded messages. A Wilson, who resigned his post Monday, turned himself in to the Barry County Sher­ iff’s Department Wednesday afternoon after arrest warrants were issued Tuesday by the fand-raitiag campaign on behalf of far Mentally Retarded Citizens. Easter dramas sot at four sites "Easier Through foe Eyes of Peter," Reid, win be presented at four area locaReid wrote the drama in 1900 and has performed it more than 150 times hi California, moors and Michigan. Last ing act for Christian recording artists Wayne Watson. day, April 12, al the United Church of Wayland; and at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 15, at the Nashville Assembly of God. Woodland blds Classic’s farewall Sunday was proclaimed “Classic's Drug Store Day" in Woodland by Presi­ dent Lester Forman and the Village Council. Classic’s, a pharmacy and soda shop tint did business in foe community for 60 years, had ks doors dosed Saturday afternoon by Betty Classic Curtis. On hand for the ceremonies honoring the longtime business were members of foe Classic family, including Lucy Classic, 86, whore Isle husband. Herald, founded the store in 1930. The Village Council presented a pro­ clamation and resolution honoring Classic's during the celebration Sunday afternoon. of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5. 1990 — Page 3 Tree man’ tells city managers to take root Dr. Alfred Swanson speaks at KBS workshops by Kathleen Scotl Staff Writer An Amazon forest expert who worked part­ time for the New York Botanical Garden was on a trip in the river's tropical rain forest when he saw a tree with blossoms unlike any he had ever seen. The scientist peered at the blooms through binoculars and decided he must have a closer look. The tree towered at 150 to 200 feet, and the man had no way of climbing it. So he cut it down. He boxed up and sent pieces of the species to the botanical gardens for further study. Despite diligent efforts, researchers there were unable to come up with information on the tree, so they named it the Guppy tree after the man who had cut it down. That was 25 galaxy, and one billion galaxies. The closest solar system that may have a planet similar to earth, he said, is 11 light years away or 66 trillion miles. "So I think you're stuck with it," he said. In the four levels of the tropical rain for­ ests, there are five million species of plants, insects, animals and micro-organisms. Only 1 percent of them have been studied, he said. A man from Mississippi, who will speak at a special program next week in Grand Rapids, recently found that the bark of a cer­ tain rain forest plant can be used as a cure for In the last 10 years, there's been a remarkable change in temperature in local spots," said Swanson, pointing out the drought of 1988 in the Midwest and the California drought in ovarian cancer. "The various things that are living there are just absolutely incredible," said Swanson, adding that 30 percent of the world's birds problem. Cities have paved over enough land in the last 10 years to equal the size of the state of live in the tropical areas. Ninety-five percent of the Atlantic rain forests in Brazil have been cut down, giving years ago. Not a single Guppy tree has been found the migratory birds "no place to hang out," since. The story illustrates the uniqueness and fragility within the tropical rain forests. It also demonstrates one of the reasons why trees are important, whether in Midwest backyards or on the other side of the equator. Dr. Alfred Swanson can give a whole list of other reasons. And he did Tuesday morn­ ing as the keynote speaker at a Kellogg Biological Station workshop for city man­ agers. Seventy-five people from as far aw«y as Benzonia and Cass City took part in "Managing the Urban Forest," a seminar de­ signed to teach city planners how to develop he said. The plants and variety of plants are im­ mensely diverse, he added. Qne area, twotenths of a mile square, was found to be home to 866 species of trees. Here, the aver­ age is closer to four varieties, he said. On a guided tour in the Amazon five years ago, Swanson learned from one of the natives about the different plants used for itching, colds, diarrhea, birth control and other medic­ inal purposes. "Possibly the cure for the common cold, cancer and AIDS may be in the rain forests. These ecosystems (self-contained natural ar­ eas) live against each other," he explained. "They have to live in symbiosis; they're street tree programs. Other speakers were Dr. James Kielbaso, a forestry professor al Michigan Stale Uni­ versity, whose topic was the status of urban forests in the Midwest; and Bill Lawrence, vice president of Global Re-leaf Michigan, who also serves as city forester in Ann fighting each other. And so the micro-organ­ isms that have to survive develop what? Arbor. City and town leaders chose from afternoon programs on selecting shade trees for plant­ ing, assessing tree values, street tree ordi­ nances, tree planting techniques, street tree inventory techniques, diagnosing urban tree problems, financing urban forestry programs, tree care practices and utility company roles in municipal forestry. Swanson, a Doled orthopedic surgeon and director of that department at Blodgett Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids, is making a name for himself as the man who wants to help re­ forest the world. And he's using his own money and time to motivate people, espe­ cially fifth graders, in West Michigan to plant trees. On April 22, Swanson will repeat last • year's tree-planting drive by having 10,000 fifth grade students in the Kent Intermediate : School District (which includes Thomapple ’ Kellogg) each plant a 4-to- 12-foot-tall decid­ uous, or leaf-dropping, tree in his or her fam­ ily's yard. But Swanson's aim is higher this year. He and his International Tree Corps will try to • convince 90,000 more school children in : West Michigan to plant l-to-2-foot-tall Colorado spruce and white pine saplings near their homes. He is well into a fund drive to raise $120,000 to cover the cost of the plant­ ings. "I would like to share with you some of my thoughts and ideas on how I feel about greenery, it isn't just trees,” Swanson said before presenting the town leaders with a slide presentation showing plants, animals and humans from all over the world. Giving lectures, teaching and working in hospitals has brought Swanson to nearly ev­ ery state in the union, and to 55 countries, including 23 trips to Japan. "What I’ve seen in this old life of mine, for the last 35 yean or so in my travels is a gradual destruction of our planet. And it’s : shocking. I fty over a place that I remember : then I go back and see iL And I canT believe what's happening. 1 believe in citizenship re­ sponsibility, so 1 try to do something about it in a very small way." The earth is an incredible planet, he said, joining 100 billion suns or stars in this Antibodies. They may be right there." Many crops within the jungle can be used to help feed the world's hungry, he said, or could be used for energy. The jungles have a growth rate 10 times faster than in the Midwest, providing very high potential for biomass (plant and animal matter that can be used as a source of en­ ergy). One species of tree in the Caribbean can grow to 100 feet in 12 years. "But what have we been doing? We've been cutting down these major logs all over the world for the purposes of human pleasure." Clear-cutting results in enormous amounts of erosion. Fires, set by natives to clear the land for cattle-grazing, numbered 5,000 last 1989. The United States makes up 5 percent of the world's population, yet Americans create 25 percent of the world's waste. "Deforestation as it occurs provides 20 per­ cent of the five billion tons of (carbon diox­ ide) that are put up a year. Instead of absorb­ ing that C02 like it used to, it just converted it into smoke and added to the fossil fuel Illinois. Excavators and builders of new construc­ tion are covering up roots of trees, killing them slowly. Swanson's house, built 29 years ago, eventually killed 32 trees. "And that's why I'm thinking about trees today,” he said. The greenhouse effect, discovered by a Swedish scientist in 1893, if it continues at the same rate, raising the ambient tempera­ ture five to eight degrees, the polar ice caps would melt. That melting would raise the sea level three to five feet, flooding major coastal cities and submerging the country of Bangladesh, he said. Swanson said he thinks some predictions are exaggerated, but he shared them with the audience, nonetheless. He approached Dr. Nicholas Guppy, the Amazon forest expert and professor at the University of Cambridge, England, asking him if his predictions were not "worst-case scenarios." The temperature on the planet Venus, Guppy explained, is 1,000 degrees. The greenhouse effect, through chemical condi­ tions, would trap heat in the atmosphere and raise the earth's atmosphere, too. Most of the carbon dioxide surrounding the earth is in the first six feel of the ocean. If the ocean is warmed enough, the carbon diox­ ide comes out of the ocean and causes a com­ pounding chemical reaction. "All of the sudden up comes the C02. You get a total greenhouse effect and the green­ house effect is 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and we boil at 212. He said 'You've got your planet Venus, buddy.' That's enough to scare you," said Swanson. Despite the sobering statistics, Swanson said he is optimistic that humans can turn around the worsening conditions in the envi­ ronment. Energy efficiency alone can make a differ­ ence, he said, telling the guests they should turn off lights when leaving empty rooms; decrease their gasoline consumption; buy new appliances that require less energy; and use mass transit systems. A former Chicago streetcar patron. Swanson said General Motors and other au­ tomobile manufacturers bought up the old trolley car systems and other mass transporta­ tion units so people would drive more cars. "Now we re going to have to go back to that," he said. Trash is a problem, too. Each American produces an average of four pounds of garbage a day. Europeans produces two pounds daily. "They live pretty good. But we're four pounds of garbage a day. We think we have to have this throw-away packaging." Swanson said humans have to balance growth, progress, development and resources through: • Conserving and developing energy re­ sources, air pollution, and recycling. Sm TREES, Page* year. "They're burning it down. They're making a place for grassland to raise beef cattle for hamburger. They call it hamburgerization' of the rain forests." But deforestation is not limited to remote areas of other countries. Some of it is hap­ pening in the United States, in. Northwest and Alaska. Special tax incentives are being given to cut down the temperate rain forests. One sen­ ator thought the plan would be a good way to generate more income for the Indians living in the areas, said Swanson. Acd 90 percent of the cut trees go to Japan. The U.S. government built roads all over the mountain tops to make logging easy. Each log brings in $1 or $2. "And the American Government pays for H. You pay for it," said Swanson. Sometimes the information on trees can be misleading, he noted. A private group, the American Forest Service, recently ran adver­ tisements claiming that there are now more trees plaited than any time since 1930. "They’re calling a seedling a tree. And they’ll cut down a 200-foot sequoia tree and plant five of them and my they've got more than they had before." People can debate the existence of global warming, Swanson said, but scientific data shows a one-degree increase in ambient tem­ perature, or in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere, since the Industrial Rev­ Beside* being an advocate tor the environment. Dr. Alfred Swanson is also a writer, inventor and edtorof a medfcal journal he and his wile, a plastic surgeon, olution. "That’s doc that much. You don't need much. But that’s all it is, but it's changing. started. US city trees get poor report card Lake Odessa tree program remains in good shape J-Ad Graphics News Service worth. "It was a tremendous seminar — one of the best ones I've been to," said French. He was joined by Steve Morrison, who is employed at the village’s Department of Pub­ lic Works and serves on the village tree board. Morrison takes care of the town's 2,000 trees on a daily basis. So when seminar attendants had to choose between concurrent sessions in the afternoon, Morrison and French split up to get the most from their S20 fees. French said he found that about half of the other communities represented at the work­ shop have no tree ordinances, and that few were as advanced in their tree management programs as is Lake Odessa. The workshop gave him a feeling of affir­ mation. "It really made me feel good because we found out we were doing a lot of things wc should be doing, and we made more contacts with people if we need more information in the future," said French. "There was just a wealth of knowledge. The seminar covered a lot of ground." by KathteM Scott Staff Writer 4 Lake Odessa village manager John French was one of the 75 participants in the "Man­ aging rhe Urban Forest" workshop at Kellogg Biological Station Tuesday. In charge of a community that has received designation as Tree City USA for four yean, French was naturally interested when be first heard about the workshop. And he said he feels be got his money's Dr. James Kiebaso said generally, smaler towns have belter tree inventories than large dies. French recently received word that his community has again received status as Tree City USA. The National Arbor Day Founda­ tion grants that status, he said adding that it really is not too difficult to achieve. The four standards set by the foundation are that a community must have: — A tree board or tree department — A village tree ordinance. — An annual community forestry pro­ gram, in which Sl per resident is spent on tree maintenance, new plantings, and re­ moval. — An annual Arbor Day observation pro­ clamation. French said the village this year will spend $6,000 on its trees — nearly $3 for each of the town's 2,171 residents represented in the 1980 census. In the past, as much as $12,000 has been spent on Lake Odessa trees in one year, he said. This year's Arbor Day celebration is unof­ ficially set for April 26. Although the board has not yet met to finalize details, French said tentative plans are to transplant a rather large tree into the village park in memory of Janie Rodriguez. An active community vol­ unteer and member of the village planning commission, Rodriguez was killed in an au­ tomobile accident March 9. The village tree board meets on an as-need­ ed basis four to six times a year. "Basically, we meet whenever there's a dec­ ision to be made that requires mores than one person," said French. Seventy-five people from across the state were about trees Tuesday. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 The stale of urban forests, or trees within municipal boundaries, in ±e United States is not good. And cities and villages across the country show plenty of room for additional tree plantings. Such were the findings of a study con­ ducted last summer by James Kielbaso, Michigan State University forester. Kielbaso shared the information Tuesday with city and village managen from across the state at a Kellogg Biological Station workshop, "Man­ aging the Urban Forest** "Across the country, we were able to find that of all the trees on city streets, 49 percent of our trees are alive, 49 percent of the tree spaces are empty and 2 percent are either dead or dying. So we have room to plant, at min­ imum, 49 percent of the tree spaces along dty streets across the country." In the nationwide survey, which randomly selected 20 cities in each of at least 20 states, Michigan was excluded. The government has not funded a tree inventory program here, so Kielbaso apologetically informed the guests that no Michigan trees were represented in the survey. A total of 1,562 miles of streets were in­ cluded in the analysis. The survey revealed that 32 percent of city trees are in 'excellent* coalition. Kielbaso and the city managers agreed that that figure was probably high. He said he suspects that fig­ ure is more likely around 15 percent "There were people out there who thought if there was a green leaf on a tree, it was in excellent condition," said Kielbaso. The top 55 percent of trees s-inpled in the survey across the U.S., in order, were oaks, pines, Norway maple, ashes, silver maple, elms, sugar maples, red maples and dogwood. Birches, other maples, crepe myrtles, sy­ camore, linden and hackberry also contribute to the first 78 percent of the trees on city streets. In the North Central United States, the most common city trees, in order were green ash, silver maple, American elm, Norway maple, Siberian elm, sugar maple, pin oak, honey locust, red maple, little leaf linden, sycamore, boxelder, sweet gum, crab, bass­ wood and hackberry. Those 16 species represent 73.5 percent of the trees in North Central U.S. communities, said Kielbaso. Existing trees total 60 million on city streets across the country, he noted. Vacant spaces would allow for a minimum of 62 million more trees. "Essentially, for every tree we have on the street, there’s room to plant another tree," he said. "That’s perhaps the real message to cany there." The figures, said Kielbaso, were based on average spacings of 84 trees per mile, or 124 feetapart. "Obviously, if we want to keep trees planted at the distances that we normally like to have them planted -- 40, 50 feet apart -­ we could perhaps plant three times as many on our city streets." The number of trees planted vs. the num­ ber of trees cut down in cities is startling, said Kielbaso. Large cities are planting .45 trees for each removed. Nationally, smaller cities are plant­ ing 1.2 trees for each removed. �Page 4. Jglfavnutlngs Banner — Thursday, April 5. 1990 my ioth EARTH DAY I Area school races lacking candidates Commentaries from our editorial staff— People who plan to seek school board scats in four of the five area school districts are evidently wailing until the last minute to flic petitions. The deadline for filing candidate petitions for the June 11 annual school election is 4 p.m. Monday, but Hastings is the only area school district that has received petitions from board candidates. Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley, Thomappte Kellogg and Lakewood school districts report that no petitions had been filed there as of late Wednesday afternoon. In Hastings, to date, four are seeking the two four-year seats open on the board and one is seeking a two-year term. Running for the four-year seats are Robert S. Casey, 2525 Campground Road; incum­ bent Larry Haywood, 3200 Solomon; Michael J. McPhUlips, 1957 McGlynn Road; •nd Kenneth L. Kensington, 850 Cook Road. Although Haywood is the only one of the four who has not filed a petition yet. he has announced that he will seek a third term. In­ cumbents Board President Diane Hoekstra Letters feU Day’s anniversary rnpre than a media event ThttqHfafaverstry of Earth Day promises to be a celebration of sorts-Jkjijj the United States, and Bany County will be no exception. Wie cooperative efforts of such varied organizations as the ■Ottnservation District, the Barry County Board of Soil'l fart, the FFA, the Barry County Futuring Committee, the Conn* tHbeal merchants, this area will mark the occasion with a schadj fe planting effort. massia 1 for the planting of about 10,000 red pine seedlings, which tMMeract the "greenhouse effect" many scientists have been might: (ifjflMe. The trees are supposed to cleanse the air by giving talkiM rtidtiie modem society continues to pollute the atmosphere. off og fa.______ of whether or not the scientists are to be believed, there rrrtaiidyS nothing wrong with contributing a little more beauty to the ~ ' w>ndscape and with putting more oxygen into the ozone. jbttynic t may call this campaign a mere "media event," there also la concent Itfaa ttfay nothing wrong in calling attention to compelling issues (^environment £ Day of 1970 that was credited with giving birth to much faimenul awareness that has occurred since. Perhaps it is 4990, on April 22, that will provide impetus for us to what we can to protect what natural resources we have. pfam do our part by planting trees, recycling, using less iyiag to stop being so wasteful. We need to leave something for ou^hj^hen and grandchildren. Sovylfatome may view Earth Day as just another media event, it is It. Io take note of the good that can come from creating imp ■ ma t again of the fragility of our planet. awa Ktimportant to take note that a number of divergent groups in It? tee working together for a worthy cause. our VMM just give them a pat on the back. Let's lend them a hand jbtajBg went on April 22,1970, "Give Earth a Chance." of tfag Write us a Letter! I Benner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as fating an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Makafaar Mter brief and to the point. •LeafaMkhM be written in good taste. ■LeWMMtfa Rtelous or defamafon vhould not be submitted. •WriwlMMttt Include their signature, address and phone number. The itefljflKWLL BE PUBLISHED. ■Tfoflame reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such and Trustee William Baxter, whose terms ex­ pire June 30, are not seeking re-election. Baxter was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ann Ainslie last year. Seeking the remaining two years of her term is Ray A. Rose. 1120 S. Jefferson. In the Delton Kellogg District, only one four-year term is open. Sylvia Forster’s term expires in June, but she has not publicly an­ nounced her intentions and she could not be reached for comment. Maple Valley has two four-year scats open and no one has even taken out a petition yet. Incumbent Beatrice Pino said Wednesday that she hasn’t decided whether to seek re­ election. The other incumbent, David Hawkins, could not be reached for comment. One four-year seat is available on the Lakewood School District Board and Treasurer Lynn Feuerman has taken out a petition to seek re-election. At Thomapple Kellogg, incumbents Gary Thaler and Don Williamson could not be reached for comment about their intentions for the two open four-year terms. Column was a painful lesson FINANCIAL FOCU-S furnished by... Mirk D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. To tile Editor— This is in response to last week’s letters berating the column written about the deaths of two teens. I’m sure reading the “tribute” was difficult for friends aad family. However, it should be viewed as food for thought for the next time driven, young aad old. climb behind the wheel of a car. Granted, it’s a lesson hard learned. But if the story makes one person think twice, when they want to see and feel what it’s like to go at speeds that should be and need to be reserved for race tracks, the column was worth reading. In my opinion, the “tribute” was well writ­ ten, and needed to be said. Susan M. Warren Lacey Domestic violence victims need help Bany County has a definite need for awareness on the issue of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a serious problem in our society and Barry County is not an exception. There is no help at all for the victims who live in Bany County. This causes many women to feel even more helpless. They feel as though they have nowhere else to turn, and win continue to be beaten or maybe even kill­ ed. A woman win not leave her man if she doesn’t feel safe or doesn’t have enough other emotional support. Being a woman in need of this kind of sup­ port, I had to go outside of Barry County for help. 1 understand the need for counseling and shelter for those who continue to go unhelped in Barry County. If we can’t help ourselves, who's left to help us but the community we live in. Thank you, Name withheld Hastings Editor's note: The Womyn’s Concerns of­ fice in Hastings should be of some help. A support group meets once each week. On another note, the Banner almost always insists on printing the name of the letter writer, but this case was an exception. The woman did sign her name and did not request that it be withheld, but the Banner generally does not identify victims of spouse abuse. Don’t soli dirt at grain prices To fa Editor— With all the emphasis on exporting farm commodities, it is time to insist that the traders who are responsible for moving these commodities export quality grain. There have been horror stories for years about American grain shipments being aduherated by having screenings and/or dirt added at the point of shipment. Grain should be dripped as dean as it comes from the farm as nearly as possible. We have reached a point where all too often we have become the supplier of last resort, as the result of foreign materia] being added to our grain by grain traders trying to maximize profits. Other nations prefer to buy dean grain elsewhere. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter and the president’s agricultural advisor are in disagreement over the issue. Secretary Yeut- ter would leave grain quality standards to the market place. Cooper Evans, advisor to the president, contends these problems have per­ sisted for 10 years and will not change without legislation. At a Feb. 2 hearing. Senator Boschwitz of Minnesota, Cargill and National Grain and Feed opposed legislation to mandate shipment of clean grain. Proponents of the bill contend the U.S. is losing its market share due to poor quality. Senator Tom Daschle of South Dakota has introduced legislation to prohibit the blending down of grain. If we're going to subsidize the multi­ national grain traders for handling export grain, they shouldn’t be entitled to another bonus by selling dirt at grain prices. Carl McHvain President Michigan Fanners Union Hasting* Selling short makes you a market bear One way to make money in the stock market is to bet on losers. Instead of looking far undervalued stocks, concentrate on over­ valued issues. Get excited over bad manage­ ment, lousy products and falling earnings. Change your attitude on investing. Then, sell short. Strictly defined, selling short is the sale of security that must be borrowed to make delivery. A looser, but perhaps just as descriptive, definition may be betting on the looers. Here's how it works. Your broker borrows shares of the stock you want to sell short and relh them on your behalf. If you’re correct, and the stock drops in value, you buy the shares back later at a lower price and “cover” your short. Your profit is the difference bet­ ween what you sell the stock for and how much it costs to buy it back. That's the good news. The bad news is the unlimited risk of selling short. There is no limit co how high a stock can climb or how quickly it may do so. In re­ cent yean, thanks to takeovers and leveraged buy-outs, some obvious short-sale candidates unexpectedly doubled or tripled almost over­ night. If you had been short these slocks and were forced to buy back, or cover, at the artifically inflated price, you could have suf­ fered a sizable loss. If you’re still reading, here are the mechanics of short selling. Before the transac­ tion, set up a margin account with your broker. Either cash or securities may serve as collateral. For every dollar in cash, you can tell short up to $2 worth of stock. For every dollar of stock you have as collateral, you can sell short a dollar’s worth of stock. If the stock you shorted goes up. your broker will pro­ bably ask for more collateral. For that reason, any broker with your best interests at heart will advise never to short the maximum allowable amount. Leave yourself a cushion. Generally, no interest is charged on the stocks your broker borrows for you to sell short. It is, however, good business to clarify this before you sell. While you’re at it, ask about commissions and any other charges. Completely understand all liabilities beforehand, and be prepared, both emotional­ ly and financially, to absorb any lasses when you sell short. The most successful investors on Wall Street have advised against selling short. Why? — because it goes against the historic trends of the market and demands more research, market attention, risk and discipline than most long-term, vahie-oriented investors desire. J.P. Morgan said it best, “Remember, my son, that any man who is a bear on the future of this country will go broke. *' - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Ctoee AT&T 42 60s/. Amerltech Anheuser-Busch 38s/. 17’/. Chrysler 45’/. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 32’/, 77’/. Coca Cola 66s/. Dow Chemical Exxon 47’/. Family Dollar 12’/. 48 Ford General Motors 45s/. Great Lakes Bancorp 16'/. 35s/. Hastings Mfg. 106s/. IBM 68s/. JCPenney Jhnsn.& Jhnsn. 57s/. Kmart 34’/. 62 Kellogg Company McDonald's 32 Sears 39 S.E. Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 4s/, Upjohn 38'/. $375.50 Gold $5.02 Silver 2736.71 Dow Jones 156,000,000 Volume Change -'/. -'/. —’/. + ’/. -’/. + 1’/. -'/. + ’/. -’/. -2'/. -2 -s/. + 2’/. -'/. + 7. -•/. + 1s/. + ’/. + >/. -’/. + ’/. -•/. + $6.50 -.22 Should Hastings Area Schools ask for millage hike again? Letters Io the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Banner Honoring 20 years of service □apt. Franklin Campbell (left) was honored last Thursday night at the Moose Lodge in a special reception marking his retirement as a vounteer with the Hastings Fire Department. Campbell, shown here getting a hand shake from Fire Chief Roger Carls, retired after 20 years of service, but he remains on the Hastings City Council. The millage renewal for the Hastings Area School System passed last week , butthcrequest far an additional 1.38 mills failed. Do you think the schools should try for the addi­ tional millage again in (he annual school election June 11 or give ft a rest? Devoted to the interests of Baity Courtly since 1888 published by Haetfoge Banner. Inc. a division of d-M Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (•16) 948-8051 acobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacoba Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (tanon Barbara Gall :.. 5?. ■ - Elaine Gilbert fAsnstani Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tspons Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Suiser Dennis Davis Hastings: Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. ■ Larry Seymour (Salos manager) Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers '&-■ Jeberriplion Rales: $13 per year in Barry County fel per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere fe: Send address changes to: '.f HasUnjB,fa <9CUM»02 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 lUSf’S 7’7-MO) “No, I don't think that school funds should be collected on property taxes.” Kart Yoder Ilartiagr Hugh Stanlake Hastings: Daisy Davis Hnstings: “I think they should try “They should give up. “They ought to try The extra millage they got again. The high school try again, it wouldn t hurt. I’m in favor of the again. But (he high school in last year’s election, they looks like it could rise The election is going to be schools.” needs to get drug addicts added on to the renewal some repairs.” held anyway. this year.” “They probably should “They should try again. out of there.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 5. 1990 — Page 5 From Time to Time... f by— Esther Walton PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE Cedar Creek Mill has rich history IMMEDIATE DENTURE >695 •425 •395 •425 • RN • Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings. Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: Rtfs - 1CU 12 HOUR SHIFTS 7 am - 7 pm - Part-time One hundred years ago mills of various kinds were found in the smallest villages. The location of mills on rivers more often than not became the starting point for many hamlets and villages. Originally, mills had to be on a river or water way, so the waler could power the mill. The better the drop in the river, the more mills were built in the vicinity and the more prosperous the village. Many towns and their original roads were built around an arrangement of mills. Historically, there were a variety of methods to operate mills. In Barry County, there was the undershot wheel, usually located near a falls. Then there was an over­ shot wheel, in which a dam and sluice were located upstream from the mill. In 1827, a turbine underwater wheel was in­ troduced and it would work on any dammed stream. By I860, steam-powered mills gained popularity and became the dominate power source until gas and electricity were introduc­ ed. When this happened, the mills became manufacturing plants and were no longer con­ sidered a local mill. In 1860, literally hundreds of mills dotted the Barry County landscape. Saw mills were the first and they were important for the lumber produced for the new settlers. This was followed by grist mills to grind the farmers' wheat and com into flour. A third popular type of Barry County mill was the cider mills. Barry County mills were changing their methods of power in the 1860s. Previously, water power was the only source, but from the 1860s on, steam power became increasingly more popular. The benefit of a steam power mill was its internal power, which allowed the mill to be located anywhere. A second benefit was that the mill could be run year-round. Waterpowered mills generally were shut down in the summer because the water would drop so low the wheel could not turn the grinder. Many local water-powered mills converted to steam between the 1860s and 1870s. But others held onto their original source of water power and it is these mills our forefathers remember with fondness. One mill is still fondly remembered to local county residents: the Cedar Creek mill. The reason this mill is remembered is that so­ meone committed its history to writing. Cedar Creek mill's history was written by Wendell K. Lammers for the second issue of the Hope Township History, dated 1978. In this piece he said. “Records show that in 1855, flowage rights were granted to Simeon McCaffry in the cast 16 of the NE '4 of sec­ tion 35, Hope Township, which is now the site of the old mill pond ... Early history and pictures reveal that the mill was originally powered by an ‘overshot wheel.’ but in later years it was replaced with a water turbine.” On Dec. 9. 1951, in a newspaper of unknown origin, an article found in Floyd Bull’s scrapbook tells of the Cedar Creek mill. In the article it said, "The mill was established by Simeon McCaffrey and Philander Clark. Lammers was more precise, "In 1863, the mill property was transferred from Clark to Simeon McCaffrey,” he wrote. Cedar Creek in the 1850s had three stores, in addition io the mill, a blacksmith shop, a wagon shop and a church. Mr. Larrabee had opened the blacksmith shop and the first grocery or general store. Supplies were brought from Battle Creek to stock the store. Hope Township in 1873 had five mills in it. Two of the mills were located in Cedar Creek, the grist mill and across the road a saw mill. "Lammers became associated with the Cedar Creek mill in 1897 when grandfather Arnold Lammers moved his family to Cedar Creek to operate the grist mill for Sam Car­ son, the owner,” said Wendell Lammers, “Money was scarce in those days, and the records show that the income of the mill was from $5 to $10 weekly, divided equally bet­ ween the owner and operator. Some farmers could not pay cash for the services, so a toll was collected in grain. This grain was used to feed hogs. The hogs were finally sold for cash.” Wendell Lammers continued, “Upon the death of Sam Carson and the settling of the estate by his son. Will Carson, my grand­ father acquired the mill. Mr. Carson asked my grandfather if he would like the mill. My grandfather, Arnold Lammers, told him he would like it, but he couldn’t buy it as he had no money. On Aug. 2, 1902, the estate was sold at auction from the steps of the cour­ thouse at Hastings, and Mr. Carson bid for the mill property in my father’s name, giving him the deed and allowing him to pay for it as he could in small amounts. "John Lammers, my father, and grand­ father Arnold operated the mill together and in 1908, when my father married he was put on a salary, S3 per week with a furnished house.” In the 1951 newspaper article was a description of how the mill worked: “Standing intact in the mill is the oldfashioned mechanism once used in the steel­ roller flour process. The original water wheel has been replaced by one, which in itself, has become rather ancient and chums the water spilled from the Cedar Creek sluiceway to operate the old machinery. "Fanner customers often must park their cars and trucks in line to have grain unloaded or to load feed and flour.” Wendell Lammers explained the types of products the mill produced: "In early years the principle product of the mill was white flour and graham flour, until the new ‘processes’ (rollers) made it possible to refine the flour, so naturally people wanted a whiter flour. They called that progress! But today we sec a turning again to whole grain flour. "Another unique service of the Cedar Creek mill was stone ground buckwheat flour and many people drove many miles to Cedar Creek to have their buckwheat ground. "On Aug. 20. 1932. Arnold Lammers died and my father, John, look ownership of the mill, which he operated until he retired in 1957." Wendell Lammers finished his article with this personal reminiscence: "I have fond memories of the mill as a boy. The many com cob fights, which my father didn’t appreciate. The flume, a perfect swim­ ming hole, in which we spent many hours a day all summer long. Fishing in the creek under the mill, spearing suckers. In the fall of the year, making cider in the cider mill behind the (grist) mill. Skating parties on the mill pond in the winter, when all the neighborhood would gather from 10 years to 40. The big bonfires on the ice, playing tag and racing." Leslie Pease recalls the winter days around the old "Round Oak” stove in the office, which was fired with (left over) com cobs, on which there was some com parching, and craching walnuts (to eat) on the anvil. Lammers concluded, “in October 1962, my father, John Lammers, sold the mill to Forest Stamm, who converted it into a saw mill. In May of 1965, the mill burned to the ground, thus removing a landmark and bring­ ing to a close another segment of history. ” Lake Odessa News The Women's Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will hold an Easier Tea Wednesday. April 11. at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Steve Reid of Love Inc. will be the guest speaker. Hostesses will be Alice Bulling and Rose Johnson. Helen Haller will be in charge of the program. The public is in­ vited to attend. Lake Odessa chapter of Eastern Star Lodge will hold its regular meeting Tuesday. April 10. at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Services were held Thursday for Velma Bryans Elliott. 74. of Nashville, al lhe Assembly of God Church with burial in lhe Fuller Cemetery. She was a sister-in-law of Mary Herbert and Winnie Shetterly and an aunt to their children. Visitors of Mildred Shade Sunday were Letha Reese. Karolyn Suiter of Clarksvflle. Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield and Dean and Shirley Shade of Hastings. Dean has been a patient at the U. of M. Hospital al Ann Ar­ bor for treatment of skin problems. Provincial House at Hastings has been sold and the name is now TcnderCare. Several Lake Odessa residents are patients at this facility on E. North Street. Charles and Mary Morrice are new residents at Lake Manor after living many year* * teir lakefront home where they had a box' avery and bait shop. He is retired from ruuagemem of the D. & C. Store. Mary is still the Avon lady. The Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Pauley have pur­ chased lhe home of Helen Robinson on Third Street at Third Avenue. Jerard Tischer, who received injuries while working on his snowmobile, has improved. He was a patient al Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids and has been released to his home. Michael Mollmaker has purchased a Third Avenue house north of the junior high school. The house many years ago was owned by the Fink family. Mr. Fink was a mail carrier. Later, it was the home of the Ford Curtis family. Central United Methodist Church will hold a Maundy Thursday service April 12, follow­ ing a shared meal in Fellowship Hall. meet the high ttcndords set 8 HOUR SHIFTS 3-11 pm • Part-time 11 pm - 7 am - Full-time & Part-time (616) 455-0810 *1.0 Himebaugh DOS *0.0. While DOS •G. Maacewicr 005 A summer scene from days gone by at the old Cedar Creek mill In Hope Township. RN & NEW GRADUATES - MEDICAL SURGICAL 12 HOUR SHIFTS 7 pm • 7 am • Full-time individual I efficient service •Free denture consultation , examination. 2330 44lh St., S.E.. Grand Rapid* We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that includes Medical. Dental. LHe. Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability insurances. Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec. RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSMTAL Legal Notices SNORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ronald J. Angus and Sharon L. Angus, husband and wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek, a corporation organized and existing under lhe laws of the United States of America n/k/a Comerica BankBollle Creek Mortgagee, dated December 15. 1978, and recorded on December 21, 1978 in Liber 239. on pages 663. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Ten thousand five hundrod-forty-one and 48/100 Dollars ($10,541.48) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such caw mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Court Houw in Hastings, Michigan, at eleven o’clock a.m. on May 10, 1990. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are describ- PARCEL NO. 1: Beginning at a point 21.73 chains North and 3.(62 chains East of the 1/4 post bet­ ween Sections 21 and 22 of the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan: thence North parallel with Section line 15.102 chains; thence East parallel with and 3.162 chains South of Section line 16.98 chains to the East line of the West 1 /2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 22: thence South on sold line 15.102 chains to a point East of the place of beginning; thence West to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 2: Beginning at a point 8.83 chains South of lhe Northwest comer of Section 22, TIN. R7W. thence South 1.5444 chains; thence East 3.162 chains; thence North 1.544 chains; thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 3: Commencing at a point on the west line of Seclion 22. TIN. R7W. 8.83 chains south of lhe Northwest corner of said Section, thence north along said west line 1 rod; thence East 12 rods 16 2/10 links; thence south 1 rod; thence west 12 rods 16 2/10 links to the point of beginning. Subject to Oil and Gos Leaw of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from lhe date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. • Dated: March 29. 1990 Comerica Bank-Battle Creek Martogee Barrows & Alt. P.C.. Attorneys 700 E. Big Boaver, Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-3940 (5/3) NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 Pledge to the flog. Roll call of officers, all pre­ sent. Two guests. 92 citizens. Approval agenda and February 12, 1990 minutes. Received Treasurers and all correspondence and committee reports. Statement of Intent between Hope Township and Lifecore Ambulance Service for proposal. Approved payment af bills. Petitions presented protesting sewer proposal. Questions answered Re: Dogwood Dr. Tabled request to form steering committee. Mr. VanLiere presented four potential alter­ natives and alternative sites Re: Wall Lake Sewer Project. Directed Supervisor Baker to contact Richard Pierson to coordinate a meeting with our representative, Engineer, Bonding Attorney and to puisue the option one more time and instructed Williams 8 Works to table the other alternatives for the meantime. Heard Gavin Pope, representative Cedar Creek Concerned Citizens. Agreed to check out microphone system and establish yearly fees for public notices. Directed Planning Commission to continue Tues­ day workshops and no public hearings held until Zoning Ordinance completed. Matched $500 given by Barry County for Roads. Resigncton Orville Hammond. Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved contract Delton School Summer Recreation Program grant $1.000. Authorized Richard Leinaar to repair guywire at corner of Cedar Creek cemetery building. Resignation Robert Case, Deputy Clerk. Proposed Grovel Extraction and Other Mining Ordinance in County of Barry Public Hearing. Appointed Mary Jo Whitaker. Treasurer. Approved notice Annual Meeting — Special Meeting to follow. Appointed Richard Baker Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. Isla DeVries and Richard Packard Planning Commission. Adopted 1990-91 Meetings Schedule — directed publication. Designated First of America Bank depositories. Appointed Sylvia Forster, Deputy Clerk. Approval all due and payable bills to fiscal year Authority Supervisor and Clerk amend 1909-90 budget year end, if necessary. Approved Lyle D. Hepfer and Co. for Township audit. 1990-91 Proposed Budget. Year end General Fund transfers. Resignation Cemetery Sexton Orville J. Kingsbury — approved notice to paper. Directed Kingsbury Re: tractor lawnmower. Fire extinguisher recharged. Adjournment 11:55 p.m. Shirley R. Caw, Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Baker. Supervisor (4/5) E.O.E. Accepting new patients... David E. Engel, D.O. has Joined the practice of Douglas K. Shumway, D.O., and Linette Showerman, D.O. at • ' 402 Thornton MlddlevUe, Ml 49333 Hours by appointment Monday through Saturday Can 795-3316 or 795-7241 Complete health care for the entire family You charge with them We don’t charge for them. can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! With the Hastings City Bank MasterCard and Visa credit cards there is no annual fee You get the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee. backed by a bank right here in your own hometown! NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE Tuesday, April 10, 1990 7:00 P.M. At (be Hope Township Hall On M-43 near Shultz Rd. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Full time posilion. Requires practical or educational background in agriculture or natural resources. Duties in­ volve coordinating conservation district activities, secretanal support, and bookkeeping. A more detailed description of the position available upon request. Submit resumes by April 13. 1990 to: BARRr SOIL ft WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-8038 e.o.e To hear request of Kirk H. Pasche for a Self Store Mini Storage Facility to be located on the North side of West Cloverdale Rd. near Kingsbury Rd., Section 21, Hope Township. Anyone desiring the exact legal description or more information may contact Richard Leinaar 948-2464 Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m .or applica­ tion is available during regular office hours Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator - MEMBER FDIC - Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville * Caledonia �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5. 1990 TREES, continued _ Kenneth V. Reynolds ituarieA BATTLE CREEK - Kenneth V. Reynolds, 78, of Battle Creek, Bedford Township passed away Wednesday, March 28, 1990 at Lila Bernice Miller Wilson N. Willits HASTINGS - Bernice Miller, 66, of 2675 Airport Road. Hastings passed away Wednes­ day, April 4, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Miller was bora January 21, 1924, the daughter of Walter and Nellie Edgar. She was married to Brandon J. Miller, June, 1940. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Brandon; son Hugh; daughter, Judy Bennett; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, 1990 at Elwell, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by lhe Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. NEW MEXICO • Wilson N. Willits, 86 of Albuquerque, New Mexico and formerly of Nashville area passed away Tuesday, March 27, 1990 at Manzano Del Sol Nursing Home, Albuquerque. Mr. Willits was born June 16, 1903 in Frederick, the son of James and Carrie (McGuigan) Willits. He was raised in Banyvil­ le, Charlotte and Maple Grove Townships and attended Banyville Country schools, graduat­ ing in 1923 from Hastings High School. He graduated in 1928 from Adrian College and received his masters degree in counseling from University of Michigan. He was married to Lucile Schneider, June 22, 1930 in Blissfield. He was employed at Sears Roebuck, Hamtramk as manager and the Sears store in Evanston, Illinois as assistant manager. He taught school in Muskegon and Clarenceville, before moving to Albuquerque in 1946. He taught high school there until he retired in 1965. He spent his summers after retirement in the Banyville area. He belonged to the Retired Teachers Association in Albuquerque. Mr. Willits is survived by his wife, Lucile; son, Wilson Willits, Aurora, Illinois; daughter, Marilyn Dunn, Albuquerque; five grandchil­ dren, two great grandchildren; sisters, Clara Pufpeff and Helen Kesler both of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 31, 1990 at Peace United Methodist Church, Berryville with James Noggle officiating. Burial was at Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship fund or Peace United Methodist Church, Banyville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home, Nashville. Ends F. Hartman HASTINGS - Edu F. Hxnmxn. 95 of Hitt­ ings passed away Sunday. April 1, 1990 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Mrs. Hartman was born on November 4, 1894 io Swayaee. Indiana, the daughter of Emanuel and Mary (Elliott) Sharp. She was married to Dick Harman February 14. 1944. He preceded her in death October 1956. Mrs. Hartman is survived by three daught­ ers. Mrs. Ethel Haywood of Middleville, Mrs. Fred (Nellie) Sum of Hatting, aad Mrs. Genld (Opal) Sifton of Woodland; two aoos. Nelson and (Bobbie) Brady of Brethren and Clare and (Marie) Brady ofClimax; aeven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; ore sister. Mrs. Adah Zerbe of Middleville; several mecea and nephews. Funeral and committal service were held Wednesday, April 4 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Steve Beady officiating. Burial was at the Mt Hope Cemet­ ery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor ! IM ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST GRACE WESLEYAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings Area Hastings. Michigan, G Kent Krilcr, PMtor. Eilaaa Higbee, Dir. ChriaiM Ed. Suectey. April 8 *30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9: 30 service over WBCH-AM aad FM. 9:30; 9:50-10:50 Church School Claucs for all «es; 10:30. Coffee Hoar ia dte Dining Room; 4:00 Jaaior High Youth .Fellowship; 5:00 Confirmation Classes aad Sesaoa meet in Diaing Roma; 6:00 Sator High Youth FeUowstap. Mowtey. April 9 - 7:30 Sesaioa aecsiag. Tacsday, April 10 - 7:30 Seraaoa Fonrattoe Group; 7:30 Deecoaa meetiag. Wednes­ day. April 11-7:30 Chaarel Choir practice. Thereby. April 12 - 8:00 Aadern Order of Tcacbrae - Comareaioa - Coafimatica of our young people. Child care available ia oar Nureery. Friday, April 13 1.-00 Good Friday Coameity Ser vfce at Fmt Uaitad Methodist Church. Easier Sunday: 7:30 a.n. Sunrise Service followed by Sunrise Brcakfaot. 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Wonhip Service with Cantata. The Confirmation Class will be recogaiaad st the 9:30 service and wrlenand at the Coffee Hour al 10: 30 an. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Grccn and Church Street*. Philip I. Brown; PaMoc. Samuel D. Price. Christian EdtJlatiwa Director. Palm/PaxMon Sunday. April 8: Church School 9:30 a.m. Worship Services (with Palm Branches! 8:30 it 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM X 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday Sedar Meal and Communion. 6:30 p.m. on April 12. Community Good Friday Ser­ vice from 1:00 io 2:30 p.m. will be held at this church. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. The whole community Ls welcome. Good Friday Service will be broadcast live over WBCH AM-FM as a public service. Easter Sunday. Sunrise Service by the youth al 8:00 a.m.. Breakfast at 8:45 a.m.. Sunday School at 9:30. Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and Easter Warship al 11:00 a.m. Special music will include trumpet fanfares and solos by Stephen G. Jones. Professor of Music al Western Michigan University. Nursery provided. Church is HOPE UNITED METHODIST barrier-free. CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone ST. ROSE CATHOLIC 945-4995. Cathy Cocam, choir CIIUKUII. 805 S. JcBcrMM. director. Sunday morning 9:30 l-;rther Iron Pohl. Pastor. l*Mslor. a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Suiuidus Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. e»mfcs- ing Wonhip; 5:00 p.m.. Youth sions Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Wonhip. Nursery for all services, ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN transportation provided to and from montiag services. Prayer meeting. CATHOMC CHURCH OF THE 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. DKX KSE OF THE MIDW EST I-.iiIh.-i Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. GRACELC UNCHURCH, 24 15 McCann Rd.. Irving. 239 E. No-r JL, Midred Atom. Michigan. Iluw 795-2370. SunPastor, r^ne 945-9414. Suafey. das Mass 11 a.m. April 8 - 8:45. Church School (all ages); 10:00. Holy Communion. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, Church Council. Thursday, April 5 - 6:30 Choir School; 7:30 Sr. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday. April 7 Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Par­ - *30 Conf. 5; 1:30 Adult sonage. 945-3195 Church. Where Membership Ores; 8XJ0 NA. Mon­ a Christian experience makes you a day. April 9 - 6:00 Positive Pbrenmember. 9:30 a.m. Sunday tiaf; 7:00 Women BMc Saidy. School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Ser­ Tuesday. April 10 - 12:00 Noon vice; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; Love. Inc. Bd. Wednesday, April b p.m. Wednesday Prayer. II -7X)0Sicphca Support The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS KXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prateriplion Sarrica . Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davis, Pastor, Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill, Youth Pastor, Phone 948-4269. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Wonhip II a.m.; Junior Church II a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p-m.: Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Time 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYC1 (Grade K thro 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organizations: Weateyaa Men. Women'. Mis­ sionary, second Tuesday, 9 a.m. aad 7 p.m.; Youth Adult Interna­ tional. Adult Fellowship Groups. Young Missionary Workers Band. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Moraiag Wonhip 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Ser’ice at 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tata Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, ' The Bible, the Whole Bible, aad Nothing But the BiNe.” One mile east of Hastings. 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3299. Sunday School 9:45; Wonhip. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-MMU. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednes­ day. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Housemun Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 pan. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morn­ ing xnicv broadcast WBCH. Hoilmgt and laka Odatta Imuranca tor your Ida. Homa. Butina*. and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOME FLEXFAB INCORPORATED olHaUmg. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambar F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1052 N. Broodway - Haitingt BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prouriplions'* • I IB S. Jailor*on • 9453429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS OBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Bd. — Hatting*. Michigan \> Arlo Henrickson MIDDLEVILLE - Arlo Henrickson, 64 of Middleville passed away Monday, March 26, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Henrickson was born on February 25, 1926 in Lansing, the son of Carl H. and Orpha (Berhance) Henrickson. He was raised in Gowen and attended Trufant School. He was married Ellen M. Kilpatrick on Janu­ ary 8, 1966. He was self employed and the owner of Arlo Henrickson Metal Finishing in Middleville for 20 years. He was a Sergeant in lhe United States Army during World War II and a member of the American Legion in Lansing. Mr. Henrickson is survived by his wife, Ellen M. Henrickson; five daughters, Julie and Ron Seaman of Middleville, Linda and Gerald LeBcck of Sidney, Vicky and Terry Hansen of Trufant, Kathy and Doug Gummere of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and Sue Hayes of Wayland; four sons. Gene and Lynn Henrick­ son of Webberville, Steve and Pam Henrickson of Gowen, Rod and Angie Henrickson of Greenville and Mike Seaman of Middleville; 23 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Louis Phillips of Roseville. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 29 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lucretia D. Horn HASTINGS - Lucretia D. Horn, 74 of 3506 Lawrence Road, Hastings and formerly of Nashville, passed away Saturday, March 31, 1990 at Golden Moments Nursing Home. Mrs. Horn was bom on May 11, 1915 in Dallas, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of James and Della (Gee) Rice. She was raised primarily in the Olivet area and attended school there, graduating in 1931 from Olivet High School. She received her teachers certification from the Old Eaton County Normal. Taught in several county schools for a number of years. She was married to Lawrence E. Hom, June 9,1934 in communities in which she has lived included Battle Creek, Olivet Potterville and Nashville. Her present address was on • Lawrence Road since October 1986. She had formerly attended the Nashville Baptist Church and the Needmore Bible Church in Charlotte. Mrs. Hom is survived by, three sons, L. Neil Hom of Noblesville, Indiana, J.D. Hom of Nashville, Ronald Hora, Lyons; two daughters, Naxy Kay Sichler, Melbourne, Florida, Linda Rounds, Lansing; 24 grandchildren, 28 great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar Rice and Howard Rice both of Melbourne, Florida; two sisters, Catherline Kent of Melbourne, Florida and Alice Rhody of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, July 9, 1986; four sisters, Harriet Bugbee, Ardis Bracy, Mary Walling, Viola Sabin; brother, Russell Rice; infant brother, Carl and infant sister, Maggie. Funeral services were held Monday, April 2 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Banyville CemetetyMemorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. An American family of four needs six acres of trees to neutralize Ute energy used to pro­ duce food and run their homes and ihei* au­ tomobiles. "Plant a tree and cool a planet," suJd Swanson. Swanson sent information from the orga­ nization he started. Alternative Methods for International Stability, (the acronym, AMIS, means friend in French), to a doctor friend who is the personal physician of the king of Thailand. Upon request the Thai doctor passed the information to the king, who later declared a ban on the cutting of teakwood trees. ■ "So anybody can do anything. All you've got to do is use your friends," Swanson said, adding that he used another doctor friend to forward AMIS bumper stickers declaring "Conserve our planet for our kid's kid's kid’s kids" to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. "I can think global, and I've been around Reverend Canon Don M. Gury FLORIDA - Reverend Canon Don M. Gury, formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, April 2, 1990 at Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Canon was bora 1914 in Waterloo, Iowa, graduating from University of Northern Iowa in 1928, earned a seminary degree from Nashotah House in Wisconsin in 1929, also his masters ofDivinity in 1947. Served churches in Wisconsin before coming to Emanuel Church in Hastings in 1937 where he remained as Rector until 1967 when he became Associate at the Cathedral. During his pastorate Canon Gury was active in Rotary and many other community oi^anizations. in the Diocese of Western Michigan he served 30 years as Secret of lhe annual convention, also was a long time Executive Council Ecumenical officer for lhe Diocese during the 1960s a deputy to National Churches General Convention in 1970 and in recent years served as Lecturer and tour guide for the Cathedral, instructing many groups about Symbolism built into the structure and the Episcopal Church's Liturgy. Mr. Gury is survived by his wife, Lucile; two children. Memorial services were held Wednesday, April 4 at St Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, Florida. The Reverend RiL Rev.’d Edward Lee Jr. Bishop of Western Michigan will announce the Kalamazoo memorial service as soon as family arrangements can be made to bring Canon Gury’s cremains to Kalamazoo. Burial was at Resun ection Gardens on Cathedral Grounds, Tarra A. Shellenbarger HASTINGS - Taira A. Shellenbarger, 19 of 1320 E. State Road, Hastings passed away Monday, April 2,1990of the result of an auto­ mobile accident. Miss Shellenbarger was born January 21, 1971 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gloria A. (Shellenbarger) Wilson. She attended lhe Hastings High School. She was employed at Northside Pizza, Hastings. ' the world so many, many times, but it doesn’t mean a darn thing. You’ve got to come right back home and do it locally. "You have to get citizens involved. Politicians aren't going to do it Politicians only react to the citizenry. When they know that the citizenry wants this, the politician agrees. That’s what he’s supposed to do." Swanson would like to see the 27th Amendment to lhe U.S. Constitution read: Future generations have equal human rights with those living today. "That would solve all the problems. You could get that in lhe courts system and if you did something destructive to the ecosystem so that you’re great great grandchildren couldn’t live, you couldn't do that. Right now you can do anything you want to do. That's what you call human rights." At the current rate of use, no oil will be left on or in the earth by lhe year 2059, said Swanson. That would mean in 200 years since the start of the industrial revolution, humans will have used all of the fuel that took the earth 500 million years to produce. "We need an environmental revolution," he said. A member of Rotary International, Swanson noted that many Rotary clubs are giving saplings to all guest speakers. "You can find all kinds of funny ways of getting people to plant trees. We need to plant one trillion trees in lhe next 20 years. That’s the size of Australia, 1.7 billion acres. "I have great faith in people. I have seen people overcome all kinds of physical prob­ lems in my medical career. And 1 think that people can do the same thing for this. In five years, I’ve seen an incredible change in peo­ ple toward the environment. Most of it, however, is just talk. What we all have to do is gel on board — make our family, our business, our schools, our cities, our coun­ ties the best in the world for efficiency and for protection of the environment. And we can do it. "One of the things, which is a win-win si­ tuation without any question, is planting trees." Through his tree-planting campaign in Kent County, Swanson is challenging the 82 other Michigan counties to do the same. "I know you’re in the business and I hope that you11 be leaders in this area," he told the city managers. Youth companion charged with sex offense by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Hustings man working as an volunteer youth companion has been charged with sex­ ually assaulting an 11-year-old boy matched with him through lhe program. George F. Wirsch, 49, was arrested Friday and arraigned in 56<h District Court on three counts of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct The charges are felony offenses carrying maximum penalties of up to 15 years in prison. Winch has been suspended from the Youth Companion Program pending the outcome of the investigation, according to Bany County Department of Social Services Director Ron Decker. "We are aware of this particular situation and investigation," Decker said. “Mr. Wirsch his been suspended from any work with the department until the investigation is com­ pleted." Hastings Police said Wirsch fondled the Wayland boy on at least three occasions while the youth was at Winch's home. The most recent assault came in mid­ February, while lhe boy was spending lhe night at Winch’s home at 403 E. Colfax St During the night Winch entered the bed­ room where the boy was sleeping aad put his hands under the boy's pajamas and touched him, police said. The youth complained to his mother who contacted police. The boy told officers of two earlier incidents, though he did not recall ex­ actly when they happened. Wirsch was accepted in late 1986 as an adult volunteer in the program that maidws adults with children. Decker said. "The kids are matched because of the lack of a parent or another problem where tte child could benefit from a role model," Decker said. References supplied by Winch were checked by the department, and a criminal history investigation was conducted before he was accepted as a volunteer, Decker said Police said Winch has no prior convic­ tions for the offense. Adults and children are evaluated on a quar­ terly basis as to how the match is working. Decker said. Decker declined to comment further while the investigation continues. A preliminary examination for Winch has been scheduled for Friday in 56th District Court. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Esch Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Can948-8051 for Advertising Assistance NEED A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN Miss Shellenbarger is survived by mother, Gloria; one sister, Carrie Wilson of Hastings; brother, Billy Wilson of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Richard and Helen Shellenbar­ ger; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, with Pastor Jeffrey Arnett officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes. WE CAN LEND A HAND! Dolton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. PuMor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sun­ day School at II)a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p in. HASTINGS SAVINGS*LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY •< Hntiap, Inc. Hospital after being stricken at home. Mr. Reynolds was bom on February 20, 1912 in Holland, the son of Emory and Eva (McCardy) Reynolds. He attended the Holland and Barry County Schools. He moved from Holland to Hastings and then to Bedford in 1944. He was married to Helen L. Edmonds in 1933 in Baltimore Township. He was employ­ ed at Barry County Road Commission, worked in Research Developement at Clark Equipment until retiring in 1972. He was formerly employ­ ed at Bedford Township Police Department and was a volunteer Fireman at the Bedford Township Fire Department. He was a member and former Deacon of the Delton Seventh Day Adventist Church and Clark Retirees Club. He enjoyed hunting, Fishing, camping and his rose garden. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Helen; one daughter, Mrs. David (Shirley) Eldred of Hastings; one son, Gary (Judith) Reynolds of Battle Creek; one brother, Lester Reynolds of Hastings; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Roger and Steve, one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 31 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home, with Elder Phillip Calburn officiating. Burial was at the Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Delton Seventh Day Adventist • Reversing populaiion. Family planning, not abortion, he said. • Preserving the ecosystem. • Preserving the ozone layer and preventing the greenhouse effect. Swanson said he spoke with George Bush when Bush was Vice President of the United States. After meeting with people in Washington, Swanson was asked to write his recommendations. One that received a cool reception was a suggestion to tax gasoline, liquor and alco­ hol. "We’ve got to tax C02. We’ve got to re­ search alternative resources of energy. Where are we going to get the money to do that? We’ve got to tax to get that." Gasoline in Europe, South America and Japan costs the equivalent of S3 to S4 a gal­ lon. Two to three dollars of that is taxes, Swanson said. "Here, we’re afraid to put a 15-cent tax on gas in this country." Besides aiding Third World countries in the protection of their ecosystems, residents in advanced countries need to start international tree planting efforts. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A missi.vn of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIE1.D UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev Mary Hom ollie luting Bitiifh-lil Church United Methodist Sunday School. 9 a.m Church...................................... 9 30 Country Methodist Chapel Sunday School Church . United <) 3tia.ni ..10:31) a.m NEW FULL TABLE SERVICE for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner lU-Pluce Bucket of CHICKEN Breakfast Special — $950 LOANS FOR ANY REASON ANY SEASON! ... BBN ■! __________ Home 1. Fries & Toast.................... Home .......................................... 3-pc. Perch Dinner AC ® SEE US! Includes roll, cole £ slaw and choice of potato................................ iV ^.Kloosterman's ■ Coop 333 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2404 Mon.-Sat. 7 an • 8 pm; Sun. 7 am-2 pm ----- KLODSTERMAN S COOP M“iT" [Eastings 12850 241 W. State Street Chief Noonday Road HASTINGS 945-3437 GUN LAKE 792-4406 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 5, 1990 — Page 7 Legal Notices Nonet OF PUBLIC HKAMNG ON PBOPOMD ZONMG AMENDMENT! NOTICE OF FtMECLQMME SALE Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plonnlng/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hoofing on April 30,1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Cemmiisioner'i Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, a* amended, wil be considered for amendment: A-l-90 ARTICLE III Section 3.1 - Definitions Add: 135. Core Area. A-2-90 ARTICLE IV Section 4.41 - Lot Access - Adding New Section A-3-90 Deardorff Vowler announce engagement Parker-Dingledine announce engagement Patrick-Swift announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. David Parker of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Marie Parker, to Vaughn Robert Dingledine, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Dingledine of Hastings. A May 19 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. David Patrick of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce lhe engage­ ment of their daughter, Amy, to Mark Swift of Rockford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Swift of Sunfield. Amy is employed al Village Lumber in Lake Odessa. Mark is employed at Northwest Tool and Die in Walker. Both are graduates of Lakewood High School. An Aug. 4 wedding is planned. McDaniel-Peterson announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. K. Duane Deardorff of Lake Odessa happily announce lhe engagcnieni of their daughter, Dawne Michelle, to William John Vowler Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Vowler of Boxborough, Mass. The bride-to-be is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School. Lake Odessa, and a 1989 graduate of Centra) Michigan University. The future groom is a 1985 graduate of Stevenson High School, Livonia, and a 1989 graduate of Central Michigan University. An Aug. 25, 1990, wedding is being planned. Jack and Diana McDaniel of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jackie Lee. to Todd Andrew Peter­ son, son of Jerry and Patricia Peterson of Bat­ tle Creek. A June 2, 1990 wedding is being planned. Area BIRTHS: It’s a... GIRL! Chris and Lynette Wingeier of Hastings wish to announce lhe birth of their daughter, Stephanie Lynn. She was bom on February 21. 1990 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Stephanie weighed 6 lbs. 5 oa. and was 21W inches long. The proud grand­ parents are Tony and Helen Wingeier of Mid­ dleville and Ernie and Darlene DeGroote of Hastings. Bom March 27. 1990 to Mary and Bryan Stiensma of Hastings. 8:14 p.m., 7 lbs., 116 MORTGAGE SALE — Default has occurred In a Mortgage mode by Alan L. Schippers. a single mon, to First of America Bonk-Michigan, N.A.. on Moy 14. 1987. recorded on Moy 33, 1987 in Liber 401, Page 332, Barry County Records, No pro­ ceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, which there is now duo thereon (18.443.94. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole al the property at public auction to the highest falddir, for cosh, on Thursday. May 3, 1990 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at lhe front door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest al 10.25 percent, legal costs, attorney foes, and also any taxes and Insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sale. The property is located In tho Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, Michigan and is described as: Lot 14 of Shady Shores according to tho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3 of Plate on Page 29, Being a port of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. During tho six months immediately following the Sale the property may bo redeemed. Dated: March 26. 1990 ARTICLE IX ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Section 9.4 - Appeals Defined - Amending entire section. Section 9.5 - Variance Defined - Adding New Section. Section 9.6 • Duties and Powers of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Amending entire section. Section 9.7 - limitations on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Adding Now Section. Section 9.8 • General Provisions - Adding New FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MtCHtGAN Stephen L. langofond (P32S83) Section 9.9 - Application and Procedure - Adding 133 W. Cedar Street Now Section. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Interested persons desiring to present their (616)382-3690 views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of the proposed amendments of lhe Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning OHlce. 230 W. State St , Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Ptsosa coll the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy I. Boersma Barry County dork (4/36) Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising ln...Tho Hastings BANNER Inlroditt in" ( B KB I I (,s ozs. It’s a ... BOY! Kaleb Thomas Laws, bom February 19, 1990 to Tom and Sharon Laws. Kaleb was bom at Blodgett Hospital at 8:14 p.m., weighing 9 lbs., 4 ozs. and was 20*6 inches long. Kaleb joins his big sister, Kailee, at home who is now four. The proud grand­ parents arc Bob and Lynda Warner of Lake Odessa, Bonnie DeDyne of Hastings, and Tom Laws, Sr. of Kalamazoo. Walter Johncock to observe 90th birthday Waiter Johncock of Hastings will be 90 years old on April 8. He is a life long resident of Barry County. He farmed for many years and worked for E.W. Bliss and Hooker Motor Freight. Even at 90, he remains active and still drives his truck. He resides in St. Cloud. Fla., in the winter months and would enjoy hearing from his many friends. His address is Homestead Retirement Center, 1117 Massachuels Ave., St. Cloud, Fla., 34769. . Barry County MarriageLicenses— Keith Edward Steams, 19, Hastings and Brenda Lee Hayes, 17, Hastings. Clarence Russell Hawkins, 44, Nashville and Sandra Jean Rathbum, 41, Nashville. Markus Norman Irwin, 20, Middleville and Lori Ann Courtney, 20, Middleville. Timothy Ray Wymer, 25, Hastings and Darice Charlene Worth, 22, Hastings. Earl E. McCue. 59. Middleville and Virginia Garrison, 63, Middleville. Matthew Jack Schaub. 19, Hastings and Tresa Maye Owen. 27, Hastings. Craig and Jerri Wisner, Hastings, announce the arrival of their son, Austin Seth, bom March 26. 1990. 11:20 p.m., al Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. He weighed 9 lbs., 5 ozs. and was 21*A inches long. Welcoming him home are sister Taylor and brother Evan. Joan M. McCarty Hastings City Bank has new operations manager The board of directors of Hastings City Bank has announced the election of Joan M. McCarty as operations manager. McCarty comes to the Hastings City Bank with 10 years experience at Michigan Na­ tional Bank, most recently as a commercial loan operations analyst. Robert E. Picking, president and chief ex­ County Futuring Committee plans Progress Report The Barry County Futuring Committee will present a "Progress Report" on all futuring activities at the Hastings Moose Lodge al 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. Jan Hartough and Sandi Englehan will give an overview and describe how Barry County's approach to futuring has been used as a statewide model. Members of all action groups are invited and the meeting is open to anyone interested in helping to shape the coming years in the county. Since it conducted a landmark survey of Bany County in June 1988, the Barry County Futuring Committee has been involved in a number of important projects. Seven action groups were formed to examine facts and set goals in the following areas: Quality of Life, Environment, Health, Land Use, Community Services, Education and Economic Development. Subsequent activities included leadership training, support for improvement in educa­ tion, and encouragement of recycling. LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who’s moved away, give them something that's "homemade"...glve a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Call 9484051 ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE The Michigan State Police, Hastings Post will sell the following vehicle on April 11th, 1990 at 10 a.m. at Hastings Wrecker Ser­ vice. Hastings: 1978 PONTIAC LeMANS 4 DR. Minimum bid will be costs already incurred by the wrecker service. HELP WANTED NURSE AIDE CLASS Bonus paid upon successful completion of class and hiring. Excellent opportunities for Individuals who prefer to work 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Call 945-2407 for an interview. Call before April 18th. • Classes Stat April 23rd • (Limited Er rollment) Thomapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS, Ml 49058) Aletha L. Titus General Secretaries Data Entry Parts Person Receptionists Nurse Aides Bom April 2, 1990 to Mary and John York of Lake Odessa, 6:22 p.m., 7 lbs., 13% ozs. TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY. Notice is hereby given that the Sorry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct o public hearing for the following variance appeal: CASE NO. V-l-90 - lane Florio, (applicant) LOCATION : 10440 S Kingsbury Rd., Sac. 4. Barry Twp. on the West side just North of Fifer Rd. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to expand a non-conforming use (la., enlarging existing building that does automobile/truck repair service). MEETING: April 17. 1990 TIME: 7.30 p.m. PLACE: County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building, 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members lhe day of lhe hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 230 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boorima, Clerk BarryCounty (4/5) HELP WANTED We need experienced people in the following areas: • Assemblers • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • Warehouse/Dock Workers • Construction Workers • Parts Person • Landscapers — Immediate Openings — Calf Kyle at... 948-8600 Out of Town Caff 1-890-526-7298 Calf Kyle at... 948-8609 Out of Town Calf 1-899-526-7298 .WISE Al 129 E. Sole St., P.O. Box 126 Hx.tlna,. Ml 490SS CRAB LEGS! • Rid ’ii Eat Shrimp, Deep Fried Shrimp, savory Cod. tender Gain Strips • Potatoes. Vegetables, Krab Cakes • Our full Soup, Salad & $Q95 ercHMmSMs Finally, ail the Shrimp, Seafood you want! Legal Notices Hurry, these jobs must be filled at once. HMCMH ICRVICIt INC. • EE4IUMNG Wed. thru Sun. Dinner Imus .inly. No cany-.Hits. Applicants must be experienced. JWLwise OURNEW ALL-YOlXAVE<r SHRIMR SEAFOOD Fruit bar included! Bom March 30, 1990 to Edward and Debra Salazar of Lake Odessa, 4:42 p.m., 7 lbs., 8 ozs. ecutive officer, announced, on behalf of the board, the promotion of Jane E. Ridley to Middleville branch supervisor and Aletha L. Titus to consumer loan administrator. Titus joined Hastings City Bank in June 1989 as Caledonia teller supervisor. Prior to that she was with Residence Inn as office manager. Give the gift of... • Earn $200 While Training • (E.O.E.) Bom March 30, 1990 to Bobbie Jo and Terry Welch of Nashville, 8:06 a.m.. 7 lbs., 7 k ozs. Jane E. Ridley Ha.lln,,, Ml «»0Si (4/36) HaNliNgK 915 V. Stair Street • 94B-27D1 Carry <nd ai'ttiltfblr Kg Be m ■ rrp-aeml nlrtawk ••T Hum Bnalwvs RrMaureMv. lor. Miller Real Estate - 50th Anniversary - Open House Since 1940 we have had the honor and the pleasure to serve Hastings and Barry County. Please join us and help us celebrate 50 years of working with you, our friends and neighbors. THIS FRIDAY April 6th , 1990 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ... at ... MILLER REAL ESTATE 137 West State Street Hastings, Michigan �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 5. 1990 1225 W. STATE ST. (flextfofflcDaxilds) CALL TOOflY 948-8288 • HASTIACb WET BASEMENT? SYSTEM GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING HOUKS: . thru Fri. SATELLITE SBMCE 9 to 3:00 3**tng Httcfitgin Stac« W1 FOR FREE ESTIMATES CM Ton Free: 1-400 443 4232 M Grantf RagWa. 243 7470 CRSATSR WAIL LAKI ASSOCIATION, INC. Beating cross-addiction possible MR Cordes Or.. Oetton. Mkhigon 49046 March 27. 1990 Trustees Hop* Township Barry County 5463 South Wall Lok* Rd. Hosting*. Michigan 49058 SufefOCt: MM l*k* WMtOWStOT CUMCttoR * TFMtMMC Program Dear Trustees: We, th* members of th* Board ol Director* of Greater Wall lake Association Inc. want to express our thanks ond appreciation lor your many eWert* tot regards to th* imtoHatton ol th* above project. This project ha* been in several stag** d study by the Barry County Health Dept.. Barry County Dept- M Public Work*. Barry County Planning Commission, Southcentral Michigan Planning Council and Michigan Dept- o* Natural Resources in one lorm or another tine* 1972. In 1972 th*Cleon Water Act Public Low 92-500 wo* established by th* U.S. Congress to provid* a method of financial ossHtanc* to areas throughout th* county. In 1973 and 1974 Wail Lak* Association filed applica­ tion* for such financial assistance on two separate occasion* with th* Water Resource Commission ond Michigan Dept- of Natural Resource*. At this time Barry County Planning Commission hired William* • Works to study land and water use over the next 20 year*. In 1975 a community-wide public hearing (Including Village d Delton. Crooked Lak* and Wall Lak*) was held at Delton High School to receive local input regard* to lend use and method* d Improving water quality. At this time, the Michigan DeptNoturo! Resource* established o method for priorHlration d application* under Public Law 92-500. Wall Lak* wc* placed on the list o* "Wall Loke/Hop* Township". In 1976 Wall lake Association signed petition* and mad* a formal requeal lor a wastewater treatment conlrol program. This included a Planning Facility Study being mad* by William* • Work* a* th* consultant, with Barry County Pubic Works Dept-, wiling a* th* lead agency. This action wo* posted by th* Hope Township Board and all parti** war* notified d thi* action. Th* Facility Planning Study tot essenc* wo* STEP fl d o 3 Step program. From May 1977 thru November 1977 Western Michigan University Geology Dept, conducted a serie* of informational session regards to water pollution problem*. Thee* mooting* vmre held lor th* purpose d stimulating interest in water quality concern. especially in th* Village d DeHon and th* Crocked Lak* Area. Th* Wdl lake Association and William* B Work* met with DNR an several occasion* during 1978 and 1979 primarily to see if DNR would permit a Facility Pion that would study only the Wall lake Area, tine* there was a lack d concern from th* other surrounding area*. I n 1980 Wai I Loke/Hop* Township was in an excelionl position to obtain a grant d the totHid study. However, in Moy 1980 the DNR notified th* Wdl Lak* Association shot they would be removed from th* priority list because d no apparent red progress. Th* Wdl Lak* Association requested an extension d 90 days. In an effort to seek additional support lor lhe study from th* ViNege d Delton and Crooked Lak* Areas. A verbal permission wo* granted, but di eHorts were wasted. In 1981 DNR wrote Wdl Lak* Association a tetter stating because d th* inaction d th* grant request ond the lack al interest from th* surrounding areas, th* Wdl Loke/Hop* Township program wodd be dropped from the priority U*1. This created a great financed loss to th* program. In 1983 it wo* brought to th* attention d th* Wdl Lok* Association that there wo* a new wastewater collection system available which would be worth looking tosto o* a potential vehicle lor waste disposal use. A Barry County Heahh Dept., study was conducted during Mie year, individual* were told to take water sample* of their wells to lhe Health Dept, lor testing. In 1964 th* Barry County Health Dep*- reported on the results d their study d water quality brought out many significant health hazard*,, which could create many health problem* if disregarded. The wetland* around th* lake were very high in bacterio. Thi* study wot conducted with the assistance d Western Michigan University personnel under the direction d the Barry County Health Dept. In July 1984 th* Wdl lake Association Board asked three firm* to bid on a Feasibility Study. Williams A Work* was hired to prepare sold study. In August 1988 petitions were presented to the Hope Township Trustee*. In December 198B it was reported to lhe Township Board thd the petitions os presented were sufficient to establish a Special Assessment Tax District and that Public Hearing* wodd be set according to the required pubIk lew. Public hearings were conducted to* summer 1989. In September 1989 tho firm d William* and Work* wo* given the approval to proceed with engineering for th* proposed project. lhe Walt Lake Association is concerned about the health and welfare of oil cHtam* d Hope Township. W* have no interest in creating additional pollution anywhere in the environment. We believe that the firm d William* * Work* with their professional abilities are capable d coming up wHh on oHemat* solution Again, we thank you for your effort*. Sincerely, GREATER WAIL LAKE ASSOCIATION. INC Board of Directors Dear Ann Landers: The letter from "A Screw Loose in Iowa." the woman who was addicted io "Richard," hit me between the eyes. My story is about cross-addicticn. I was completely addicted to "Linda." and she was totally hooked on me. Our addiction, however, was entirely sexual. Outside the bedroom, we fought like cats and dogs We had sex eveiy night, in every known position, and in a variety of places, many of them quite bizarre. The sexual fantasies we shared were a real trip. In our three years together, wc discussed marriage several times. We decided, however, (hat if we stayed together for any length of time, we would probably end up kill­ ing each other, either during one of our in­ tense sexual romps or in some insane argu­ ment. So we separated. Linda got her own apartment and an unlisted phone number. I did the same. We did our best to stay apart, but for lhe ensuing 18 months wc continued to "find" each other for sex. We were approaching the mid-40s when wc had this relationship. (Who says you’re too old?) 1 have not seen Linda in six years, but I continue to have vivid dreams about her. She was the best sexual partner I've ever had. I’m still addicted to her, and she's probably still addicted to me. I guess it's like when you slop smoking. You never really get rid of the urge for cigarettes. The reason I’m writing is to let you know that I conquered my addiction cold turkey by sheer will. I knew it was bad for me and that it had the seeds of disaster. If I did it, so can others. — Los Angeles. Dear L.A.: Congratulations on your vic­ tory, but unfortunately, not everyone has your inner resources. For those who can’t do it alone. I recommend a therapist or an ap­ propriate support group. Lady need* support, not poverty Dear Ann Landers: Good heavens, woman, how could you chastise the lady from Illinois nuuried to an arrogant jerk who holds the family purse strings and leaves his wife and children without an extra dime? You said to her, "... you come in for your share of the blame for allowing him to get away with such outrageous behavior." What was she suppos­ ed to do? Kill the guy?. Lots of us marry not Sir Lancelot but a pan of his horse. Should we be punished with poverty and self-recrimination? I. for one. would have taken a crack at the woman’s parents who refused to help their daughter and urged her to stay with the bum. No woman should remain in a rotten marriage for social or economic reasons. Come on. Ann. Can't you sec that his woman is being oppressed by a society that does not regard full-time Momhood as valuable? The first thing that Illnois Mom should do is network with single mothers. She ought io start a book review group, a garden club or a baby-sitting service where time, not money, is exchanged. Women can help each other by gening together and lening their hair down. I did it. We call ourselves the Ladies' Simcoe Street Credit Union, because all we owe each other is an open mind and a cup of tea. Tha* lady from Illinois doesn’t have to go it alone if her husband refuses to shape up. Please let her know. — K.M., London. Ontario. Dear London: What a sensible letter! 1 thank you for providing more help than I did. Gem of the Day: Those who complain about the way the ball bounces are usually the ones who dropped it. (Sent in by James Eve red. Denton, Texas). There's enough gey bashing Dear Au Landers: °!ease let met tell your readers that people who indulge in gay bashing hurt not only guys but another group of people as well, and they number in the millions. I am a member of your church choir, your ■ neighbor across the street, your daughter’s Sunday school teacher, the butcher who slices your meat, and lhe cop on the beat. My son is g«yHe doesn’t have pink hair, and he doesn't wear mascara. He is an excellent water skier and an avid Chicago Bears fan. He is in­ telligent and hardworking, and he has a ter­ rific sense of humor. He is extremely hand­ some, and girls have been chasing him since sixth grade. Your daughter would be crazy about him, and you would think he’s a marvelous catch. You would never know that he was gay unless he told you. Your stereotype of gay men is not accurate. The vast majority have no visible signs. About r one of 10 men is gay, so you must know a few. And I’ll bet you have dealings with some who you would swear are straight. Many are Most people are never ready for emergencies. We’re always ready. Because the Borgess Emergency and Trauma Center is staffed and equipped Io react quickly to any emergency. 24 hours a day. On constant alert is an experienced trauma team that can draw upon the vast capabilities of the region's ns advanced critical care facility at a moment's notice. That's why over 32.000 emergency care patients came to us last year alone. As part of Borgess' centennial observance, we ll be conducting a trauma seminar with Dr. "Red” Duke, Apnl 17. If you would like more information, just push these buttons: 388-6726. BORGESS Medical Center 100 years of community care. extremely skillful at concealing their sexual identity, because they would prefer to live a lie rather than risk the hostility and humilation. We parents suffer more than you can im­ agine. We may have spent months, even years, learning to accept them. We support them through their depressions, and our own. as we try to face the fact that we shall never see them in the traditional roles of husband and father. My son did not choose to be gay. Please understand this, and remember that it could have been your son. — A Parent. Dear Friend: Thank you for reminding us that parents of gays often carry a heavy burden. We know a great deal more about homosexuality today than we did 20 years ago. The more enlightened we become, the less hostile. Thanks for writing. All-purpose canto (tabby Dear Am I —dm: Funeral homes often give family members primed cards tn send with a message that sounds a kN like this: Perhaps you sent a lovely card. Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so. we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words That any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all. Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts. We thank you so much, whatever the part. 1 don’t want to add to a grieving’s person’s burden, but when you knock yourself out telephoning, cooking for relatives, consoling lhe children, driving kin to the funeral and the cemetery, you don’t appreciate a message saying, "Perhaps you did something, but I'm not sure of what is was." I consider this pretty shabby treatment. What do you think? — A.H.. Fort Worth. Dear A.H.: I agree. In my opinion, those all-purpose cards should be abolished. Planning a wedding? What’s right? What’s wrong? ' 'The Ann Landers Guide for Brides ’' will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News A first communion service was held at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday. Students in the sixth grade usually take commumou class aad then have first communion, but an occasional first communicant is older. The nine receiving the sacrament this week were Nicole Pressndl, Barry Dickenson, Christopher Brodbeck, Christine Wilson, Sarah Niethamer, Sarah Frizzell, Travis Posaehn, Laurie Hipaher and Jessica Seybofc. Four of the youagsters having first commu­ nion al Zion Lutheran Sunday — Nicole Pressnell, Bany Diddnaon, Christopher Brodbeck and Christine Wilson — an grand­ children of Bill and Margaret Brodbeck. After the service, 28 members aad guests ofthe Bill Brodbeck family eajoyed dinner at the Brodbeck farm in honor of the occasion. Special guests as the dianer indnded the Rev. and Mrs. Alan Sellman and Jenny Selhnan, Evelyn Brecheiaen and Raaadl Brodbeck. farter Sunrise Service will be held at Zion Lmheraa Church this year at 6:30 a.m. The special service wiB be followed by a breakfast. Lakewood Untied Methodist and Kilpatrick United Brethren churches will also hold Easter Suariae services and breakfasts. The retiranent of Betty Classic Curtis and the dosiag of Classic’s Drag Store after 60 years of business in Woodland kept the village busy the last few days of March. Everyone who occasionally dropped by for a Clauk’s milk shake, mah, soda or ice cream cone tried to get in for their last one Friday or Saturday. Betty’s last customer was George Johnson, by Catherine Lucas 14-ycar-dd son of George and Judy Johnson, who live oa Davenport Road. He bought some candy a few seconds after 5 p.m. on Saturday. Suaday afternoon, around 200 people crowded into the new Woodland Township Han io honor the Classic family. Lucy Classic Min her arm chair and people came to talk to her. Rmch, coffee, smaller versions of the fesnouB Classic's ice cream cones, a cake decorated wife a three-scoop ice cream cone made by Sheila Carter and several sheet cakes made by voinntrerT from the area were served * -r— -■ ■ ------ ■ aunag me anernoon. Les Forman, president of the Woodland Village Council, preaeuted Mrs. Classic with a framed prochnouon and resolution from fee viU^e, dttlariflg Suaday, April I. 1990. as Classic’s Drag Store Day in the the village. The annual Women's Easter Fellowship by fee United Methodist Women's Organization of Woodland United Methodist Church will be held Wednesday. April II, at 9 am. Women from all Lakewood area churches are always invited to thb event. Nona Spnckman from Mulliken will be the speaker. All womea are welcome. Light refreshmetus will be served after the service. The annual Woodland Township meeting will be Saturday afternoon, April 14, at I p.m. in the new Township Hall (fire station building) on South Main Street in the village. The 1990-91 budget will be presented to the people by fee Township Board. After their noon meal at the Nulritioa/Friartship Site at Woodland Eagles. 13 senior citizens last Friday.went to Classic's Drag Store for ice cream. Also on Friday, Elaine Gilbert, Jeff Kacz­ marczyk, Shelly Sulscr, Kathy Scott and Jean Gallup of the J-Ad News Service news room had lunch at Classic’s Drug Store in Woodland and enjoyed their favorite drug store soda fountain treats. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht, current president of the Woodland School Alumni Association, dropped by Classic’s Drag Store Friday after­ noon and had an ice cream soda. She said she fek as if she had grown up on the stools at the drug store's soda fountain. During Anne Buxton’s spring break, Anne, Erica and Edith Buxton drove to Lakeland. Fla., to visit Edith’s mother, Hilda Jones. Anne and Edith took Erica io see Bush Gardens and they went to Davis Beach at Oearwaier. Erica enjoyed the “big lake." Mrs. Jones feought it was too early to return to Michigan with the girls; so Roger Buxton will drive to Florida just before Easter and br­ ing her back. At that tune, she will be able to o^oy fee spring flowers and trees, such as dogwood and red bud, which will be I loom­ ing in Georgia aad Tennessee. The tong-awaited new Rogers organ, lhe result of many fundraisers during the last year, was at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning. Etonora Pierce was the scheduled organist and therefore the first church organist to play the new instrument at a service. During fellowship time Mark Owens, of Rogen Organ Company in Grand Rapids, for the church’s six organists and anyone else who wanted to stay in the sanc­ tuary aad listen. He demonstrated several of this organ’s special features. Some of the church musicians also spent the Sunday School hour experimenting with the new organ. There will still be a few organ fundraisers to corapiele payment of the new instrumentThe Organ Committee is taking orders for potted plants to be delivered on Easter. They include minimum five-bloom Easier lillies. mums, tulips and hyacinths. Orders can be placed by calling Dennis Smith at 367-4082 or Paul Quigley al 367-4971. Another iqrcoming organ fundraiser will be a special musical program on Sunday even­ ing, April 22, al 7 p.m. at the church. The public is welcome and there will be a free-will offering for the organ fond. Gary Coates, former Lakewood teacher and former member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, will preach at Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church Good Fri­ day, April 13, al 7 p.m. Many Lakewood Methodist members arc planning to car poo! to a restaurant in Lansing in the late afternoon. After dinner, they will continue to Eaton Rapids to hear Coates. Anyone who wishes to join this group can call the church office any morning after 9 a.m. for details. The fifth combined "round-robin” Lemen service, sponsored by the Lakewood Area Ministerial Association was held Sunday evening at Woodland United Methodist Church in Woodland. Because Pastor Robert Kersten was out of town, the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist con­ ducted the service and led the singing. Marge Rairigh played the organ and Betty Curtis Suu WOODLAND, Pap* 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5, 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #9 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #8 • CEYLON GARLINGER ...OF NASHVILLE. Ceylon Garlinger was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Parte • Sales • Service • Tractors • Equipment • Lawn & Garden—n WHITE The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was Earl Wilson of Nashville. ‘House of Quality" Mystery Farm #9 county Answer My Name My Address. Phone HOME CENTER 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings • Kathy’s Carpet NEW AND SALVAGE CARPETS — Reasonable Prices — 2154 Gun Lake Road (Next to Bob’s Gun and Tackle) Call ... 948-8334 OPEN: Tuesday thru Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Cappon Oil Co. BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 Music Center Phone 945-3354 Quick Marte ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors — We Sell and Service the Complete Line — Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires "We’re not Just towing anymore!" W« have Tires by Goodyear & Firestone, Tire Repair and Nnpa Batteries 520 E. Railroad - Hastings - ns r* rxhAdh Ph. 945-2909 LUMBERLAND BIG PICK UP DELIVERY 948-2681 307 E. Green St. Hastings a gut । 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings ^945-9*549 DAILY 8 WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispa'chtd Trucks tor Fail Sarvica WOUSTRIAL S COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-U YARDS LANDFILL LAWN-BOY 4 Wheat Alignment 1 Balancing, Brake Relining, Shocks, Exhauat Sanies, Tuneupe and Air Conditioning & clean Courteous Dependaoie 9 ■ T & M Tire and Service, Inc. WATER gooo/Ffsp INDEPWDEMT DEALHI Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — (616) 945-5113 OPEN: 8 a.m. to 5 JO p.m. Monday-Friday MfMtfB 0 Kitchen & Bath Specialise CONDITIONING Call 1-800-852-3098 or 945*5102 GAVIN CHEVROLET ■ BUIOt ■ PONTIAC • CEO. INC. North of Middleville on M-37 795-3318 891-8151 Xj*1 Air & Water Purification "A Pledge To Better Health" CRYSTAL') Removes Tobacco Smoke, Odors, Pollen, Kills Mold Spores and Bacteria <i fine ihtme in mbinetry^/ 221 East State Street — Hastings KW — Fast, Reliable Service Since 1961 Joe Lyons — Oavner/Qperator at DISCOUNT PRICES Ed Conano, Owner 802 E. Grand Street, Hastings Monday-Friday 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon (616) 945-2993 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a,m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. Farmers Feed HASTINGS 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings 100% USA Domestic Beef 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan — ATIONAL ANK of Lyons Septic Tank Pumping HASTINGS 945-5379 Cum • Ammo • Reloading supplies (616) 693-2227 616-945-5342 CaU 948-8404 Weenie's Cun Shop Clarksville, Ml Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn & Garden • Pet Supplies ■ 1669 N, Broidway. Hastings « BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE Cash & Cany Phone 945-9926 " COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings Free Parting Betrind Our Store Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance I 945 4493 or 1800-866 4493] . Repair All Makes BCA • ZnHb • Sow • GE • Fleber THORNAPPLE VALLEY 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37, Hast: .gs • 945-9526 Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. WOODLANDS Sales and Service "Barry Coaaty'a TV A VCR Headquarters" 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings 945-3431 • our people Make the Difference!’ Saturday ax 8 m Io 3 pm. ASTINGS West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to S100.000.00 WELTON'S SALES & SERVICE HEATING AND COOLING Gas & OU Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning - Ftoturhsg tha LENNOX Pulae Fwco - 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph.(616)891-9233 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5, 1990 Hastings spring sports teams looking to openers next week Six Hastings varsity spring spring sports teams are looking forward to opening their respective seasons next week. The baseball and softball teams play at Ionia at 4:30 p.m. The teams' home openers are scheduled for April 12 against Otsego. Other key dates include the April 14 Hasting* Invita­ tional* and the baseball Grand Ledge Invita­ tional on April 21. Saxon baseball coach Jeff Simpson has 14 player* including six lettermen on his rosier while softball mentor Larry Dykstra has 14 player* including six lettermen. The golf team, under Gordon Cole, is also busy on April 10 by hosting Ionia. Cole has four lettermen back. The tennis team i* the fourth team to be in action on April 10. The netters host Ionia. Coach Tom Freridge ha* 21 kids out for the tram including 10 lettermen and nine starters. The boys track team ha* already opened it* reaaou by running in the Western Michigan meet last Saturday. The team run* in the Grand Valley Invitational today. The first home track meet is April 21 in the Hastings Relays, one of only four home meet*. The boy* reren b ct^ched by Paul Fulmer aad ha* 41 kid* on its roarer, 10 of which htiren— The girt* ream, under PM Morphy, “Thomapple Lake and the west Michigan area we thought would be a close place to hold Sports • . . at a glance Thursday’s Best. Getting it off my chest... Sure, UNLV deserved the NCAA ti­ tle, but let** not go bonkers in praising a renegade program accused of numerous improprieties over the year*. Brent Musburger made the stupidest remark I've heard in ages when he said that despite the widespread criticism UNLV ha* received for it* shaky ethics — whispers of shady recruiting, brawl­ ing players, a microscopic graduation rate and Jerry Tarkanian's ongoing court battle with the NCAA — the La* Vega* area ha* become one of college basket­ ball’s leading hotbeds. That it doesn't matter UNLV has built it* empire through dubviou* methods. Musburger would apparently have u* believe the ends justify the mean*. Good riddance Brent. Speaking of basketball. Hastings far? should appreciate Denny O'Mara's c ar­ dor upon reflection of his team’s season. He said, yeah, an 11-11 record was fine with him because basically he had a .500 team on his hands. O’Mara said everybody worked hard and got the most out of their abilities and that was all he could ask for. Not every team possesses lhe talent to win or make a run at a championship, and that's fine. Why should we expect more? It was just a passing item in the paper, but did you see where Herbie Redmond, the dancing Tiger groundskeeper, died. I know, I know. This sounds silly, but a trip to Tiger Stadium was walking up a steep ramp and suddenly having the deep, lush green of the outfield grass loom right before you, it was the golden aroma of sizzling hot dogs and seeing Trammell, Morris and Whitaker play the greatest of all games in person and in such an effortless fashion. Granted, we'd only see him for about three minutes as he danced around lhe infield prior to the bottom of the seventh, but Herbie Redmond symbolized Tiger Stadium too. I guess the sadness comes with the realization that it’s only a matter of time before a new Tiger Stadium is built, Trammell retires and something more health-conscious than hot dogs are sold at ballparks. Il’s easy to be critical of the Tiger organization (Trade Nokes, are they nuts?) with its 19th century, conser­ vative ways, but the Tigers still repre- sent baseball. And there is nothing in the world like baseball. Now we’re without one of the things which reminds us of baseball. Hat* off to the Hastings YMCA for showing initiative in trying a new pro­ gram which worked out well in adult floor hockey. Certainly, Michigan State was had, but I got a kick out of Jud Heathcote’s way of handling the aftermath. It was ob­ vious that after Georgia Tech hit the con­ troversial game-tying shot in regulation, Heathcote’s only concern was whether it should have been a two or three-pointer. He calmly walked up to the referees, found out that it was only a two-pointer thus tying the game, and then went back j the bench to plot strategy for overtime. It wasn’t until later when it became dear that the shot shouldn't have counted that Heathcote began crying about how his team had been shafted again in the tournament. Then and only then did he rip apart the referees, the timekeeper, the NCAA and anybody else he could think of. If he thought MSU was really getting the short end of the stick, why didn't he scream about lhe shut immediately after it happened and not the next morning? It wasn't because he thought like the referee* that lhe shot should have been counted, was it? Way to be up on things. Jud. Speaking of lhe tournament, there was a great column in the Detroit News criticizing the media for going overboard on the Hank Gathers tragedy. Sure, his death was an awful thing, but the exten­ sive coverage of Loyola’s "mission’’ was just too much. Let the speedboat racers come to Thomapple Lake. The lake and Charlton Park are there to be used. Add to the Tigers: fourth place. Tops. Why don’t NBA teams ever win on the road? It’s got nothing to do with the devil-may-care atittude of professional athletes, does it? The problem is that baseball is becom­ ing just like the NBA. Teams only put out before the home folk. They make so much money, that’s the only time when they have to put out — at home. Is there anything worse than a cynical sportswriter? Sure, having the flu and being poor. Plan* for the 53rd Hasting* Relay* have been finalized. The meet will be held April 21 with field event* starting al 10:00 a.m., the boy* arid giri* 4 x 1600 meter run at 10:30 a.m. and the rest of the events at noon. Competing team* include Lakeview, Harper Creek aad Sturgis as well a* Hastings from the Twin Valley. Crou-coumy foes Ddton and Lakwewood will also be at the a race," Genther said. “We looked at other sight* and compiled a list. We wanted a riverfed lake to keep wakes down, we warned a rural lake with less people and we liked Charlton Park with its limited access and ability to control traffic. “A combination of things led us to Chariton Park and Tbornapple Lake." The Bracket boats, each 17-20 foot in length, are comparable to drag racing cars in that both seek the highest speeds down a quartermite strip. Approximately 40 boats in seven classes, each classified by speed, would race. The highest class of speed is 120 miles per hour. The course is 200-feet wide and a quarter­ mile long with three-eighths to a half-mile re­ quired for turnaround and wake. The Thortkapple Lake course would be northeast from the beach to southwest near the point. Man’s sofiball meeting April 22 . Relays to be held April 21 Question of speedboat racing on Thomapple Lake to be answered April 11 overcome three hurdles before sponsoring the race. He said lhe Department of Natural Resources had to grant its approval, liability insurance had to be purchased and lake residents had to given the chance to respond to the idea. Insurance has been secured, but lhe DNR has not given its approval as yet. Residents will be afforded the opportunity to respond to the race at the parks and recrea­ tion meeting April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the base­ ment of the Carlton Center Methodist Church, located at Charlton Park. Genther said because the organization has so many Michigan members, the state was considered ideal to host a race. He said that Thomapple Lake and Charlton Park both of­ fered what lhe organization was looking for in . jayvee baseball team practices in anticipation of its April 10 ha* 32 giri* oa its roarer including seven kaermen. Thornapple Lake and Chariton Park may be the sight of speedboat races depending on the outcome of an April 11 meeting of the parks and recreation board. The fate of a proposed speedboat race on Thomapple Lake will be decided at the next Bany County Parks and Recreation Commit­ tee meeting on April 11. The idea of a speedboat race using a lOOyard-by-half mile mile section of the lake was proposed by lhe Midwest Bracket Boat Association, an Indiana-based organization which includes several Michigan member*. The event was originally scheduled for River­ side Park in Grand Rapid*, but that park ha* already booked 170 events this summer. If lhe parks and recreation committee, which oversees Chariton Park, okays die race it would tentatively be held July 28-29 for four hours each day. Qualifying heat* would be held on Saturday, the finals on Sunday. A spokesman for the association. Bob Gen­ ther of Wayland, said lhe group needed to . The Maat,nQ5 Opener. Other team* include Charlotte, Eaton Rapid*, Grand Rapid* Christian, Gull Lake, Ionia, Lowell, Lasting Waverly, St. Joseph, Sparta aad Three Riven. Medalt will be awarded to the top six inthe first and second boy* and girts placers. Hastings womens softball to meet ■- A meeting for all teams wishing to play in the Hastings Mens Softball Association must send a representative to the next meeting, April 22 al 6:30 p.m. al Riverbend Golf Course. Women, Softball Leafue will be held al 6:30 » p.m. on April 10 at die Fidi Hatchery Pavillion. Every team within^ Io pay in die the meeting. Sports Hans for fishing weekend announced A free fishing information pocket is available from die Department of Natural Resource* (DNR) to assist groups in planning fishing event* during Michigan’s fifth annual Free Fishing Weekend, une 9-10, and Na­ tional Fishing Week, June 4-10. The packet contains fishing promotion and support materials, a “how-to" guide to plann­ ing a fishing event, and lists of fishing promo­ tion item* offered by group* supporting Na­ tional Fishing Week and free fishing day*, scheduled in 35 states this year. The packet is available by writing DNR Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, ML 48909 or calling 517-373-1280. Group* that would like their free fishing event publicized in a statewide DNR news release of Free Fishing Weekend activites SCOREBOARD 7 0 0 Renegades......................................... 2 Hackers............................................. 5 Avengers........................................... 6 0 Destroyers........................................ (Through 7 Games) High Scorers: Ed Maurer, Renegades. 17; Drew McFadden, Renegades, 14; Renee Ker­ man, Hackers. 12; Bruce Bolen. Hackers, 11; Nick Carter, Avengers, II; Lynn Ker­ man. Hackers, 7; Gregg Rairigh, Hackers, 7; Michael Cunningham, Destroyers, 5; Scon Depew. Renegades, 6; Jeff Magoon, Avengers, 6; Jed Nelson, Renegades, 6; Mike Bremer. Hackers, 4; Steve Vedder, Destroyers, 4. 3 Goals: G. Kiooster. M. Phillips, R. Stowe. J. Surratt. C. Swainslon, M. Hausc. 2 Goal*: D. AUerding, B. Doherty, J. Glascow. T. Heide, B. Johnson. P. Leech. D. Mepham, J. Sweet. 1 Goal: S. Berry. K. Chandler. D. DeDecker. T. Maurer. G. Sharpstein. D. Tagg. There will be two all-star games played April 16 at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Voting for the games will be done prior to the last scheduled games on April 9. should contact the DNR Office of Public In­ formation at 517-373-1214 do laser than May Hastings girts track coach Pat Murphy goes o»er some training rules prior to the season. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! April April April April April April April April April April 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 jdeC' BASEBALL at Ionia................................ 4:30 SOFTBALL at Ionia................................ 4 30 TENNIS Ionia...........................................4:00 TRACK at Greenville.............................. 4:30 GOLF Ionia............................................... 3:30 TENNIS at Battle Creek Central ........ 4:30 BASEBALL Otsego (DH)........................4:00 SOFTBALL Otsego (DH)........................4:00 GOLF at Eaton Rapids.......................... 3:30 TRACK at Hillsdale................................ 4:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Bowling results softoa 74-46; McDomkb D 71-49; Berry £?• Bute 67-53; Key Cleuint 6644-5314; Clay,5734-5434; Haring, Mutual 49-71; Harting, Bowl 49-67; McDonald 1 38-78. ^AGaMaaaaftSariaa-J. Lewi, 179; C. William 144; L. Stamm 163; C. Carr 152; C. Moon 170; L. Apaey 185; L. Horton 175; K. Bantum 161; S. Ron 161; D. Sayda 196-514; J. Hurieu 203-515; S. South 151; I. 128; T. AUerdiag 149; D. Howell 178; S-Duan 151; L. Hutching, 168; L. Aipinall 186. WafeeaBay P.M. Mace’a Pharmacy 7234-4734; Nuhville Locker 6934-5035; Varney, Stable, 6834-5134; Valley Realty 68-52; Geuka Mkt. 63-57; Ufcatylea 63-57; Hair Care Center 8234-5734; Handy', Shirts 5534-6434; Wetaa'a Healint 53-67; Easy Roller, 51-69; DeLoof's Bail 4834-7154; Friendly Home Panic, 45-75. High Gawuu aid Stria ■ S. VanDenburg 211-595; J. McMillon 191-545; F. Schneider 184-537; B. Hathaway 197-526; S. Penn­ ington 177-513; V. Miller 180492; E. Metecar 188-491; S. Knickerbocker 180-466; P. Smith 189-464; S. Drake 179-463; B. Vrogindewey 173-462; R. Kuempel 171-445; D. Brewer 163-453; L. Kidder 137-379; V. Lynd 138-370; C. Mila 133-366; J. Miller 136-392; M. Garren 157-446; T. Christopher 205; N. Hummel 177; M. Brimmer 166. Moaday Mixers Andrus of Hastings 65-51; Superior Seafood* 63-49; Deweys Auto Body 62%-49%; Miller Carpets 62-50; Friends 61 %-50%; Pioneer Apartments 58-54; Cinder Drags 58-54; Miller Real Estate 56-56; Sir N Her 53%-58%; Ferrell Gas 53-59; Michelob 50-62; Music Center 50-62; Girrbachs 48-64; Hastings Bowl 47%-68%. High Carart and*Series - P. Czinder 175; K. Keeler 185-509; P. Koop 168; E. Ulrich 184; L. Barnum 184; M. Matson 168; J. Ogden 171; S. Hanford 172-500; B. Lumbert 168; L. Tietz 156; K. Schantz 162; R. Girrbach 176-504; C. Beckwith 162; L. Kelley 163; R. Kuempel 161; S. Nash 163; M. Kill 159; M. Wieland 194; M. Snowden 169; P. Wilson 175; E. Johnson 171. Thursday A.M. Friendly Homes 74; Gillons Const. 64; Varneys 63%; Question Marks 63; Valley Realty 62%; Word of Faith 61%; Kloostermans 59%; Slow Pokes 58%; Bosleys 56; Open Mark Open 55; Vacancy* 55; Hummers 54; Kreative Korners 52; Northland Opt. 51%; Leftovers 50; Formula Realty 45. Good Games - P. Fisher 170; J. McQuem 162; R. Martin 121; C. Smith 156; L. Johnson 167; C. Benner 161; J. McKeough 171; F. Sneider 177; M. Dull 165; P. Godbey 170; L. Potter 166; N. Mudd 148; R. Rine 193; E. Vanasse 184; I. Saber 144; B. Johnson 172; C. Ryan 152. High Series and Games - K. Forman 202-508; S. Brimmer 183-501: M. Stein­ bacher 195-468; N. Hummel 170496; O Gillons 161-476. Sunday Mixed Sandbaggers 72%-43%; Holy Rollers 69%-46%; Pin Busters 64%-51%; Gutter­ dusters 63-53; We Don't Care 63-53; Alley Cats 61-55; Chug A Lugs 59%-56%; Hooter Crew 59-57; Really Rotlens 59-57; Married w/Children 59-57; Die Hards 5716-58%; Get Along Gang 56-60; Middtelakers 55%-60%; Greenbacks 55-61; Ogdenites 53%-62%; Thunderdogs 48%-67%; Wanderers 47%-68%; Misfits 40%-75%. Women* High Game and Series - M. Coon 120, J. Ogden 159; M. Snyder 189; C. Wilcox 183; V. Miller 198-534; L. Begerow 134; M. Bowman 144; L. Beyer 149; R. Rine 190-532; L. Tilley 186-517; J. Smith 166. Mens High Game and Series - C. Sutliff 162; M. Snyder 218-585; K. Beyer 181-507; G. Williams 213-589; R. Ogden 197; D. Welsch 184-513; T. Hyatt 164; C. Penn­ ington 196; G. Snyder 176-516; R. Swift 156; R. Little 178; D. Smith 177. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Call us to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5, 1990 — Page 11 Ted Knopf, former Hastings teacher receives award from Rotary Club by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Gathered amongst dozens of farmers at the March 26 Hastings Rotary Club meeting was a man many of the farmers remembered. His gait may have been a little slower, his locks a little whiter, but they remembered him. "Ted Knopf was one of the most loved and one of the most respected teachers that the Hastings School System has ever had," said Ted McKelvey in presenting Mr. Knopf with the Distinguished Service Award. The honor is awarded annually at the club's Farmers' Day luncheon. It is given in recog­ nition of exceptional leadership and devoted community service. Knopf gave 42 years to the Hastings school district, teaching agriculture and science from 1927 to 1969, and serving first as the advisor of the agriculture club, and later, Future Farmers of America. "Ted Knopf was not just an ordinary teach­ er, and I know that many of you agree with me," said McKelvey, one of Knopfs students from the 1930s. "When you walked into his classroom you knew that he would not tol­ erate much foul play. His discipline was strict and you had better have your lesson prepared for the day. But we all respected him and we all loved him." Knopf was raised on a dairy farm in Southern Michigan. He received bachelor of science degree from Michigan State College in 1927, after which he came to Hastings to start his stint that spanned five decades. During that period of time, several mem­ bers of the Hastings FFA received state FFA degrees, a few going on to receive national honors, said McKelvey. Knopf also went on to receive a master of science degree from the University of Michigan. Ted Knopf taught conservation. He not only preached conservation, he practiced it," said McKelvey. "He was instrumental in the Hastings school system acquiring 60 acres of land, which the students re-foresled. "He has touched the hearts and lives of many of the farmers who are here today, and hundreds of other former students who are lo­ cated throughout lhe United States and throughout lhe world. His contribution to the education of and his encouragement to ru­ ral students will never be forgotten." Steve Essling, environmental coordinator with Hastings Sanitary Service and formerly with the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment, was guest speaker at the luncheon. He told the farmers and Rotarians that all Americans need to determine the difference between impact and pollution as environmen­ tal concerns gain publicity. Legislation is changing very rapidly, he said. Politicians in Lansing have understood that people want a higher quality of life. One-third of the bills now on the floor in the House and the Senate deal with pollution and pollution control and oversight of the envi­ ronment. "That’s higher than any other problem or significant thing that's out there," said Essling, adding that that figure is higher than bills for education Finance reform and prison reform. "As far as farmers, legislation is being proposed - being thought of - to not neces­ sarily control or restrict lhe farmer, but to help lhe farmer be good to the environment lhe same way as manufacturing outlets, land­ fills." The state still has not decided how clean is clean, he said. "What's the difference between impact - as a result of doing business farming, or just existing as people - and pollution? Is one in­ tentional? Is one a result of living? Pretty much everything we do today in modern so­ ciety has an impact on our environment" Ted McKelvey gives the Fanner of the Year award to former Hastings agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, Ted Knopf. Freon, which is used in air conditioners, is likely to have further restrictions because it is thought to be damaging the ozone layer. "Is this pollution or impact?" Essling asked the audience. One of Barry County's biggest pollutants or impacts are commercial underground stor­ age tanks used by gas stations, he said. "They're leaking quite a few gallons. Il wasn't intentional. It's something we all par­ ticipate in. Is this pollution or is this im­ pact?" He went on to say that all Americans who drive automobiles or use some form of gaso­ line-powered transportation are responsible for the spill last year from the Exxon Valdez. If the tanker had a double hull for environ­ mental protection, the result may not have been as bad, but consumers would have to pay extra to cover the cost of the double hull, noted Essling. "It should be decided in people's minds be­ tween pollution and impact, because we have all contributed to this hole we have in the ozone and to groundwater contamination - not on purpose, probably just through igno­ rance." The landfill problem belongs to all Americans, he said. It’s been in the forefront of the news. In Michigan, in the next two to three yean, only 35 landfills will be avail­ able to the 83 counties, said Essling. Most of the decrease is coming from the govern­ ment awarding counties money to set up transfer stations, provided they close landfills that are not property lined. "We've got a shortcoming there with the amount of garbage produced and the spaces to put them. It's not really an excuse to do more landfilling. I know what they’re trying to do, they’re trying to, through legislation, do with let and le« landfills "WeU we've got to do that We've got to do more recycling, probably more incinera­ Hastings area farmers who joined Rotarians at the annual Farmers’ Day dinner are (front row, from left) Cart Barcroft, Ted Knopf Art McKelvey. Les Raber, Willard Myers, Ira Peake, Bill Cotant, Bub Casey, (second row) Ted McKelvey, Steve Soya, Archie Jennings, Joe Lukasiewicz, Paul Wing^ Ralph Nye, Hi*ert Hart, Larry Haywood, Terasa Crook, (third —, vase jonn usoome Ki narcmtt CasJan ?' JHartough, °*,n UsbOH". Ba Barcroft, Dan Matthews, Kathy Wallers, (bat* O^ri --- u—>j Eciiert~Me^ i’ PMke^'irtLn . J . Moore. Jack । Lenz,'Harold Chase, Randy Durkee and Kurt Chase tion. But we can't go ahead and legislate these things without the market going ahead and being more for recycled goods." Locally, recycling in Bany County takes in plastic milk jugs, metal, aluminum and glass products, but lhe products require a lot of handling and there isn't much financial in­ centive, he said. Essling said more emphasis needs to be placed on market development for recycled products. Perhaps money from the voter-ap­ proved Quality of Life bond. But reduction can start in all homes. "The more recycling we do, the less trash goes into a (landfill) cell," said Essling. Farmers and Rotarians gather lor lunch and conversation. Steve Essing, environmental coordinator for Hastings Sanitary Service, shared information on landfills. Awards ceremony honors rescuers in Nashville dam tragedy byMarfcURnae SuffWriter NASHVILLE - The 14 people who took pan in the rescues and lifesaving efforts on June 5 at the Mill Pond Dam tragedy received awards Saturday from the American Red Cross, the State of Michigan and the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a dinner held in their honor. The dinner and awards ceremony was spon­ sored jointly by lhe Barry County Chapter of lhe American Red Cross and Nashville Post No. 8260 of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, where the event was held. The awards recipients were honored for lhe courageous lifesaving efforts and actions they took when four teens went over the Mill Pond Dam in Nashville in rubber rafts that suddenly capsized in the rain-swollen river. The tragedy involved three local teens and resulted in the death of their 15-year-old friend, Robert Parsons of Battle Creek. Two Nashville firefighters. Chip Smith and Earl Wilson, were also injured when their aluminum boat capsized in an ill-fated attempt to rescue Parsons. Smith and Wilson then had to be rescued, and Smith had to be resuscitated after being rendered unconscious and held in the hydraulic current. Barry County Red Cross Director Don Turner and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Com­ mander Agnes Hill organized Saturday's ceremony. In attendance were stale and local civic leaders and about 200 well-wipers from the community along with lhe family and friends of the honored guests and award recipients. After a social hour and swiss steak dinner. Turner gave lhe floor to slate representative Bob Bender, who acted as the master of ceremonies. After entertaining the crowd with a few ,«es, Bender’s tone became serious as he recalled the purpose of the ceremony. He congratulated the recipients and remind­ ed the community how fortunate it is to have volunteers firefighters and ambulance person­ nel such as those receiving lhe awards. Bender also noted that their efforts often go unrewarded. Bender and State Senator Jack Welborn were instrumental in securing the special tributes from the state that were awarded to six of the men. Barry County Sheriff David Wood also spoke about what it means to be a volunteer and how fortunate Nashville is to have so many qualified people to answer the alarm. Wood also noted that the one professional receiving an award, Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Rowae. had spent numerous ex­ tn boon training to bring himself up to the high standards be sets for himself. Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger took the mike next and thanked the Red Cross and VFW. Yarger told the crowd that the volunteers never know what to expect when their beepers gooff. “You think it’s a simple rescue and sudden­ ly two of your own men are in the water,’’be recalled. Choked with emotion, Yarger recounted tome of the events of that fateful June day. He singled out Ambulance Director Pal Powers and bystander Ross Meehan, who rescued Smith by jumping into the surging waters with only a rope around his waist and retrieving the unconscious firefighter. He also noted that the Nashville—Castleton—Maple Grove Fire Department has four faiher-and-son teams. Assistant Chief Wilson was in lhe water with seconds to live, Yarger said, and his son was on the riverbank. “That has to lake a lot out of a son,’’ be said. The guest speaker was the Rev. Ward Pierce, who as Bender noted, has a list of credentials a page long. Besides being a pastor and a chaplain. Pierce is an EMT and a former member of the Governor’s Emergency Medical Council. He also teaches CPR and First Aid for the Red Cross. He spoke of the difficulties these men face when they come upon a scene and of the hard decisions that have to be made. “You just do what you have to do based on your training, experience and instinct, coupl­ ed with that training and experience.” Pierce said. “Sometimes you’re a hero, but usually you’re the goat.” “There are not a lot of thanks in this line of work, so it’s really nice to say congratulations to you on a job well done,” Pierce added. “Tonight we’re here to thank and honor these 14 people for their heroic efforts of June 5,” he said. Pierce then told how Smith and Wilson tried to rescue Parsons, who was last seen clinging to a raft that was caught in lhe hydraulic cur­ RESIDENTS OF THORNAPPLE LAKE ffffp Residents of Thomapple Lake are invited to make com­ ments on a propoeed boat race for July 1990 on Thornappte Lake near Chariton Park. A public meeting will be held during the regularly scheduled Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at 7JO PM In the Church Basement at Chariton Park. Written comments may be sent to Chariton Park, 2545 S. Chariton Park Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058.945-3775 Joyce F. Weinbrechl Secretary — that the — Annual Meeting of the BARRY COUNTY CHILD ABUSE COUNCIL — will be held on — besides the Red Cross Certificate of Merit and a Special Tribute from the State of Michigan, Nashville Ambulance Director Pat Powers, Volunteer Fireman Chip Smith and volunteer rescuer Ross Meehan also received cita­ tions from the VFW in appreciation for their lifesaving efforts. April 26,1990 • 8:15 p.m. COUNTY SEAT (Hastings. Ml) — Moose — Easter Egg Hunt* NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN rent near the dam. He also told how their boat capsized, bow it hit Smith in the head, and how other volunteers pulled Wilson in to shore with a rope. Finally, he reminded the crowd of how an onlooker, Meehan, selflessly jumped in the frothing river to save Smith and how Powers began administering CPR and was assisted by die others. “This is an extremely small token of ap­ preciation because there is no way to compen­ sate you for your efforts,” Pierce told the redpreatt. “But ■ know that you have our thanks and my Messing, and I know I’m not lhe only pastor who prays when I hear the sirens,” he added. Pierce and Turner then presented the Cer­ tificate of Merit to Pat Powers, who was given a standing ovation, Tim Rowse, Roger Claypool, Bradley Hoffman and Ron Felder. “This is the highest award given by the American Red Cross to a person who save or sustains a life by using skills and knowledge learned in a Red Cross Health and Safety course. The certificate bears the signatures of lhe President of the United States, honorary RECREATION AREA Saturday, April 7 ___ • 1:00 p.m. • chairman of the American Red Cross, aad George F. Moody, chairman of the American Red Croaa,” Turner told the crowd. Beader then presented the Special Tributes of the State of Michigan to Chip Smith, Doug Yarger, Arden Reid, Earl Wilson. Ross Meehan, who also was given a standing ova­ tion, and Kim Hansea. Turner also noted that three others would receive the award, but that it wasn’t ready because he had a difficult time locating them. The three other recipients are Steve Augustine, registered nurse Rose Gibbs and Dan Kelsey, a serviceman who was a passer­ by aad could not be present. “Let it be known, that it is with heartfelt gratitude that we honor six men (actually eight men and one woman) who have acted bravely and decisively in the face of extreme danger and without thought of their own safety. Fac­ ed with the most hopeless odds in a waterrelated accident, these men placed the lives of others above their own and decisively and ex­ pertly performed in their weil-trained and compassionate manner,” Bender read from the certificate. The document is signed by Bender and Wellborn, who was not present. SAVING FOR RETIREMENT: YOU CANT AFFORD TO WAIT. Social Security and your company retirement plan will probably provide only about half the income you’ll need during retirement. The rest must come from personal savings. At Edward D. Jones & Co., we can show you a variety of investment strategies that will help make your retirement dreams a reality. Ifyou can't wait to retire, don't wait to start saving. Call or stop by today. 118 E. Court Street Hastings, MI Phone (616) 945-3553 Toll Free 1-800-288-5220 Seeks fish fry! - PUBLIC INVITED - 'i First and Third Friday of the Month • 5-8 p.m. |'i $4.50 ill-You-Can-Eat THIRD FRIDAY SENIORS NIGHT j i 65 a Older ... ’5.00 i i; Mark I). Chrntenvcc i S Edward D. Jones & Co. u«-<* W* ’O" Hoc* bcaaag* vc and teama ImaMor ntMcaaa Cawam �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 5, 1990 Hastings driver dies in crash J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS TWP. - Services will be held today for a 19-year-old Hastings woman who died Monday in a rollover accident. Tana A. Shellenbarger, of 1320 E. Slate Road, was pronounced dead after the 2:30 p.m. accident on Old Nashville Road near McKeown. Michigan Slate Police said Shellenbarger was driving north on McKeown when she lost control of the vehicle on a curve leading to Old Nashville Road. The 1984 Chevy Blazer spun counter­ clockwise, left the northeast edge of the wet road and overturned, landing on its roof. Shellenbarger was partially thrown through tK vehicle's sunroof and pinned between the ground and the roof when the vehicle over­ turned, said Trooper Greg Fouty. Troopers said Shellenbarger was driving without a seat belt and never had had a driver's license. A witness driving east on Nashville Road told police that Shellenbarger had been driv­ ing on the wrong side of the road just before the accident. Shellenbarger was taken to Pennock Hospital after the accident The police investiga­ tion remains open in the case. Services begin at 1 p.m. at Girrbach Fu­ neral Home in Hastings. The Rev. Jeffrey Arnett will officiate. Burial will be ia the Irving Township Cemetery. Shellenbarger was employed at Northside Pizza in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. She is a first cousin to Mores Allen Sinclair, who died March 15 in a traffic accident near Hastings. Shellenbarger is survived by her mother, Gloria Wilson; a sister, Carrie Wilson, of Hastings; a brother, Billy Wilson, of Hastings; maternal grandparents Richard and Helen Shellenbarger, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Police Beat Missing mail found In trailer park Tirra Shellenbarger, 19, ol Hastings, died Monday attemnon after a rollover accident on Old Nashville Road. Stale Police said Shellenbarger was partially thrown through Restaurant break-in nets prison term J-Ad Graphics News Services A Middleville man charged with breaking into a Gun Lake restaurant in February has been sentenced to serve three to 10 years in prison. James L. Neslund, who was arrested hours after the burglary at Sam's Other Joint, 2412 S. Briggs Road, still is facing charges in Kent and Allegan counties for other offenses. Neslund, 24, was on probation for check forgery when he committed the burglary at Sam's Other Joint in February. He had been released from a six-month jail sentence two months earlier. Judge Thomas S. Eveland said last week there was little hope of reforming Neslund by sending him back to jail. "You have demonstrated by your activity CLASSIFIEDS The HAST NGS BANNER - Call >616 946-8051 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom collage on Algonquin Lake. Private beach, fishing boat $300.00per week. After 5p.m. Call 948-4134 in no answer call 698-7927. 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OPEN POLLINATED SEED: core $23. $26 buheL Nad Place, Rt 4, Wapakoneta, OH, PISH FOR STOCKING: Giret hybrid bluegills. Rainbow trout. Walleye, Largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Perch, and Fathead min lows. LAGGIS FISH FARM, INC. 08981 35ft St, Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 Days, (616)6244215 Evenings. INSURANCE COVERAGE Foryrar... • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Katirafnant the sunroot ol the vehicle and pinned between the roof and the ground. (Banner photo by Mark LaRose) • Busina,, • Mobil, Homa OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all that came and all who sent cards and good wishes for my 80th birthday party. It was agreatday. Especially thank you to my family for making it a very special birthday for me. God Bless all of you _________ Russell (Rut) Tolies IN MEMO RIAM In memory of Edith Straubc who passed away 1 year ago April 6. Mom, we miss you more and more every day and night you were one of those Special people to an who were so very lucky to have known you. The beautiful memories wc have of you are so wonderful to hold on to and help ease lhe emptiness at limes. The children and husband Court News over the last few months that you are an in­ dividual who cannot operate in society,” Eveland said. "I don't know what possessed you to do what you did." Defense attorney Michael McPhillip* asked the court to consider a second chance with a jail lenience plus probation. Neslund, of 100 Arlington Sl, said an on­ going drinking problem led him to commit the burglary. "I'm very sorry it happened," he said. "I feel I have a very bad alcohol problem. I would like to enroll in Gleabeigh (Alcohol Recovery Program) when my term is over ao I can become a better citizen." But Judge Eveland said he would not send Neslund back to jail. "I can't find any reason why I should put you back on probation," he said. Neslund still is facing burglary charges in Kent County in connection with a break-in in Caledonia. He also has been charged with larceny in Allegan County after the theft of a snowmobile from Gun Lake. •A Wyoming driver will face a minimum sentence of one year in jail after pleading guilty third-offense drunken driving. Brian T. Allen, 35, pleaded guilty to the felony charge in exchange for the dismissal of other charges, including a charge of driv­ ing with a suspended license. Additionally, Prosecutor Dale Crowley will recommend Allen be incarcerated in the Bany County Jail when he is sentenced May 9 in circuit court Allen was arrested by Barry County Sher­ iffs deputies in July 1989 after falling asleep behind the wheel while driving on Cherry Valley Road. Allen said be had been drinking beer with friends before driving. Police said he has previous convictions in Kent County for drunken driving in 1985 and 1988. In addition to the one-year jail or prison term, Allen faces up to $5,000 in fines and a revoked license. • He remains free oo bond. •Phillip Swain, 37, pleaded no contest March 21 to a reduced charge of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Swain was arrested in November while driving in Maple Grove Township. In exchange for the no coolest plea, addi­ tional charges of joyriding and of being a second offender will be dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. UM, J0HN,PAVt...oiXS-3412 Brian Raymond Call 948-2875 II No Annrar. CHI AAA Michigan 1-800-638-5208 • NOTICE • Rutland Charter Twp. Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Town­ ship, Zoning and Planning Commission, will conduct their Second Quarterly 1990 Meeting, April 18, 1990, at 7:30 PM, at lhe Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. On the agenda, is A Special Exception Use Permit request, tabled March 21,1990, to operate a Gravel/Processing/Asphalt Plant, at 1950 W. State Road, the former location of the Consumer Concrete Plant, Hastings, Ml. Also the Rutland Charter Township, Zoning and Planning Commission had moved In 1989, to Up-Date the Land Use Zoning Map on West State Read. Therefore, Dick Deming, Auto Collision, 2493 W. State Road, and Arens Excavating & Used Cars, 2452 W. State Road, Hastings, Ml Zoning Classifications will be reviewed. Site Plans & Legal Descriptions of all the above agenda items, may be reviewed, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00 AM I until Noon. Interested persons desiring to present their views, either verbally, or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard, at the above place and time. | Barnard Hammond, Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township COOK'S CARPET CLEAN­ ING And upholstery. Reason­ able rates. April Special: Free deodcrization and reduced rates on DuPont Teflon Soil-Stain Repelency. Special reduced rates on all volume business. CaU (616) 795-9337. CROSS' LAWN CARE: Complete lawn maintenance, Spring clean up. 616-795-7470. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information calk Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.______________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Send someone a happy ad ... Ph. 948 8051 case. Park management have been alerted, and the resident was asked to turn the mail over to the Post Office for re-de­ livery. Firewood stolen In other court buiinert: CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends A family for making my retirement party a real special event for me, and to the Hastings Fire Dept, for patting up with me for 20 yean. You can't put in words what you ail mean to Linda and Me. So I'll jut say thanks again! _____________ Frank Campbell HOPE TWP. - A large pile of miss­ ing, overdue mail has arrived at Lake­ side Trailer Park. A park resident reported to authorities she stepped outside her home Saturday and nearly fell over a large pile left in front of her door. The resident found mail addressed to her as well as to other park residents in the pile. She told Barry County Sheriffs deputies she has missed mail in the past and not received items she has ordered through the mail. Authorities have no suspects in tire A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered. De­ fense attorney Charles Sautter said Swain of­ fered the no contest plea because he was in­ toxicated and did not remember the event After reading the police reports of the inci­ dent, Judge Shuster found Swain guilty of the offense. Sentencing was set for May 2, and Swain was reminded to the Barry County Jail. Arraignments last week included: •David Dines stood mute last week to charges of resisting and obstructing police offleets. An automatic not guilty plea wu entered by the court, and a pretrial hearing wu set for April 18 in circuit court. Dines, 23, also faces an April 4 appearance in court on charges of assault with a danger­ ous weapon and malicious destruction of a building under $100. •Wesley S. Ayers stood mute to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. Not guilty pleas were entered, and a pretrial hearing was set for May 9 on the 10-ycar­ felony offenses. •Larry Franks stood mule to a charge of de­ livery of marijuana. A not guilty plea was entered, and a pre­ trial hearing wu set for April 18 before Judge Shuster. •Larry McClurkin stood mute to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. A not guilty plea wu entered, and a pre­ trial hearing wu set for April 18 before Judge Shuster. •Lori Burton stood mute in a written wavier of arraignment to charges of delivery of marijuana, conspiracy to deliver marijuana ind attempted delivery of marijuana. Not guilty pleas were entered, and a pretrial scaring wu set for April 18. •Michael Rowley stood mute in a written wavier of arraignment to charges of third-de­ gree child abuse and assault with a dangerous weapon. Not guilty pleas were entered, and a pretrial hearing was set for April 18. •Gordon Smith stood mute in a written wavier of arraignment to a charge of larceny over $100. Not guilty pleu were entered, and a pretrial hearing was set for April 18. •John Heuss stood mute in a written wavier of arraignment to a charge of delivery of marijuana. A not guilty plea wu entered, and a pre­ trial hearing wu set for April 18. Lake Odessa teen bound over IONIA — A Lakewood High School senior charged with negligent homicide in the March 9 traffic death of Lake Odessa woman, Janie Rodriguez, 49, was bound over to circuit court on Tuesday. Jarrod Rudd, 18, waived preliminary ex­ amination in district court and will be arraign­ ed in circuit court April 30, where he plans to apply for probation as a first-time felony of­ fender under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, said Ionia County Assistant Prosecutor Terese Paletta. Rudd is accused of operating a vehicle left of lhe center line when weather conditions were such that oncoming traffic was not suffi­ ciently visible to avoid a collision. Police said Rudd was attempting to pass a semi truck in heavy fog when he struck Rodriguez’s north­ bound M-66 station wagon. She died instantly from missive chest in­ juries though she was wearing her sealbelt and was using her headlights. Rudd was not wearing a seatbelt and suf­ fered minor injuries. Paletta said the youthful trainee status is available to first-time felony offenders bet­ ween the ages of 17 and 20. Once requested. Circuit Court Judge Charles Simon has the option to order an in­ vestigation of Rudd’s history and of the inci­ dent for which he is charged. Simon would then determine at a later date whether to grant the probationary status or to send Rudd back to district court for a preliminary examination. The act gives teens an opportunity to avoid incarceration. “For example, if it’s a drug conviction, that person would be ordered not to drink or use drugs and would have lo submit to random urinalyses. They can’t leave the state, and they must work or go to school full-time, have a stable residence and have no contact with anybody who has a criminal record,” Paletta said. '‘And, they must have oo further convic­ tions at any time during that two years. If they are found in violation, then they can be tried over again. It’s to give the first time offender a chance, a bite at the apple so to speak," she said. Under the youthful trainee act, an offender who successfully completes probation has the offense removed from his record. HOPE TWP. - A cord of firewood has been reported stolen from land near Lakeside Trailer Part. Thieves broke through a gale and a 6foot fence in the 200 block of Lakeside Drive to load the wood into the back of a vehicle aud haul it away from the area. The cord of willow firewood, valued at $30, may have been taken any time during the last three weeks of March. Bany COunty Sheriffs deputies have no suspects. Rifle stolon from home WOODLAND - Authorities said a Winchester .30 cahber rifle was reported missing last week from a home in the 100 block of Thatcher Street The rifle, valued at $546, was wrapped in a burlap gun case together with a matching scope worth $104. Deputy Sheriff Gary Howell said the house had been left unlocked during lhe March theft, and do forced entry was found. BALTIMORE TWP. - A Sager Road home was entered Saturday and searched but nothing was reported missing in the burglary. A relative of the owner, who was out of the area, said the home in lhe 4200 block of East Sager Road was entered between noon and 5:30 p.m. The relative arrived Saturday after­ noon to find the pasture gate open and horses loose on the property. A storm window had been broken with a lock, and the burglar entered the home. Bany County Deputy Sheriff Mamie Mills said plant was tipped in the liv­ ing room and lights has been left on by the burglar. Nothing was taken, however, and the burglar locked the door when he left the building. Three hurt in collision ASSYRIA TWP. -Three people were injured Monday in a collision with a tree along Clark Road. Louise K. Augustine, 25, of 10560 Cox Road, was treated and released after the 1:45 p.m. accident south of Butler Road. Passengers Jamie Augustine, age 4, and Francie Lee Augustine, age 3, also were treated and released al Community Hospital in Battle Creek. None of lhe three were wearing safety belts, authorities said. Bany County Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak said Augustine was driving north on the unpaved Clark Rond when she struck a soft spot on the roadway. The vehicle left lhe road and struck treehead^m. No citations were issued. a (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Services). Local police student to be honored at KCC by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Doing what you want to do and believing in yourself are lhe key* to success. Just ask Don Mawer. The Kellogg Community College student has been selected one of two outstanding graduates in the police academy's graduating class. Mawer, 25, will be honored at the KCC Honors Convocation April 29 in Battle Creek. In May he will be graduated from the police academy with his associate's degree in criminal justice. ’ While juggling the demands of working, studying, holding an internship and working as a reserve officer with the Hastings Police, Mawer maintained a itraight-A average during his first year and a half of college. Mawer was selected for the distinction by the KCC Criminal Justice Coordinator Dan Monambo and officers of the student Crimi­ nal Justice Club. , The Hastings resident said he's pleased with the honor. "It feels good because it feels like all the work Tvc put in has paid off," he said. A 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, Mawer worked for five years at Hastings Fiberglass before deciding to return to school. But like many college students, he want sure what to study, so he took an introduc­ tory course in criminal justice just to try it "1 took classes, and 1 got interested in it,” he said. "I tried it for a semester and really liked iL" The challenges of working indoors and outdoors, days and nights, with different kinds of people attracted him to police work, Mawer said. "I guess what drew me into it is the diver­ sity," be said. "You play a lot of roles. You have to be able to relate to people of all levels of education, intelligence and socio­ economic background.” "I really got wrapped up in iL and I really love iL" he said. In the academy, bookwork and classroom lectures made up most of the program's first year. Practical training in the field was intro­ duced in the second year. WOODLAND continued from page 8 played the piano. The Rev. Keith McIver of the Lake Odessa First Congregational Church gave a message. The Rev. Pierce reported that both Muriel Pierce and the Rev. George Speas were ill and unable to attend this service. Mrs. Pierce is still having a throat problem and also had some kind of flu and Pastor Speas had become ill after church that morning. Sunday, April 8, the sixth and last 1990 combined Lenten service will be held at Lake Odessa Congregational Church. The Rev. Brian Albright from Woodbury United Brethren Church will give the sermca. There will be food and fellowship after the service. A special combined community Good Fri­ day service will be held April 13 at noon at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Nothing taken in burglary Odessa. Pastor Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran Church will be the speaker. Woodland Lions Club met March 27 at the Woodland Towne House. Carl Simmet of American Bean and Grain Company spoke to the 14 members present about fertilizers and chemicals used in wheat growing. Woodland Lions held its annual Lenten Breakfast at the Lions’ Den Saturday morn­ ing. They served scrambled eggs, ham, toast, doughnuts, orange juice and coffee to 23 members and guests. Profits from this breakfast is given each year to the Easter Seal organization for crippled children. Zion Lutheran pastor, the Rev. Alan Sellman, was the speaker at the Lions breakfast. He talked about not repressing feel­ ings. but turning them over to God. Don Mower "(Field work) is more interesting than lhe bookwork," he said. "But the book wort is very imperative." Not that lhe first year was easy. Mawer carried a full-time class load at night while continuing to work days. "It was hard, but the whole time it was what I wanted to do, so it never really both­ ered me," he said. Last summer, Mawer worked with Hart­ ings Police as an intern through lhe KCC criminal justice program. "I would ride along in street clothes and observe policy and procedures," he said. Mawer did not participate in any law en­ forcement activity, but he observed the entire range of police work, from conducting routine patrols to answering complaints, making arrests and booking suspects. At the end of the internship in August, Mawer joined the Hastings Police as a re­ serve officer. Volunteer reserve officers ride with uni­ formed patrolman as backup police. Reserve officers are uniformed and armed, but do not have the full responsibilities or duties the pe­ trolman have. Hastings reserve officers also work as secu­ rity officers at school functions, such as ath­ letic events and dances. Mawer said the 230 hours he has worked as a reserve officer have been excellent training for his future profession. "The experience for the time I put in has been well worth it. The time I spent with the reserves, 1 learned quite a lot," he said. "In school, you learn from the books. Then you get to apply them." The next step is finding a full-time job. "I’d like to stay in the area," he said. "The hiring is a little slow, but I hope to remain in the area because 1 like the community." � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-04-12.pdf ee42064a7f2aa4a5f34f50e795a505a1 PDF Text Text Lawmaker advocates the‘right to die* See Story on Page 2 < J sports ns previewed Area farmers hear Congressman Wolpe te Stories, Pages lOeaSll \ •Croaa Walk* sat lor Friday See Story oa Page 15 j Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The traditional "Cross Walk" on Good Friday will begin at »:30 a.m. from the parking lot of Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings. This silent procession of the cross will follow the route: south on Michigan Avenue, west on Sum Street, north on Broadway, west on State Road to the Kaights of Columbus Hall. Participanu are asked to arrange their own transportation track to town. • Walken who wish may take tuna car­ rying the cross at the head of the procesaion, as a visible witness to the com­ munity of die day’s meaning. The pro- Hastings VOLUME 135, NO.-H Banner PRICE 25* foe crucified Chria for them. The walk usually reaches die K of C Hail about II a.m. m Hastings Final United Method* Church Friday, April 20 to ■'■MMc for pMc Viewfaf from 1 «> Members of ail seven futuring action fMaptfam invited and the eaaaion also ■ open to the public. The Futuring Committee conducted a Life, toinwnm. Wk. Irak Um, Rutland consktoro asphalt ptant The Hadaad Charter Toaraahip Haara- mt Wotanday. April I*, to mwlto • Ftato of Hraip. 21. bm tabted K The meetiag will be m 7:30 p.m. Wotoeaday m die lowmMp haB. 2461 Land workshop slated at KBS A training program on “Land Divi­ sion and Access Controls" will be held Hickory Comers. The workshop, developed by the Michigan Society of Hamuag Officials, essentially is for members of local plan­ ing commissions and zoning boards of appeal, but all public officials may find it mefol. The focus of the workshop will be on die many problems aworiated with ac­ cess lo and division of private land. Mark Wyckoff, president of the Plan­ ning and Zoning Center Inc. of Laming, will be instructor for the program. The workshop is being sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association and the Cooperative Estemion Service at Michigan Stale University. Fee is $70 for planning society members and $80 for non-memben. Dean won’t seek another board term for county P. Richard Dean, vice chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissiooers, an­ nounced Tuesday that he will not seek re­ election 10 the board when his term expires at the end of the year. All seven county board seals expire Dec. 31, and thus far only two current commis­ sioners have filed petitions to run in the August primary. Thev are Rae M. Hoare and Ethel Bore. Hoare represents Prairieville and Barry townships and a small portion of Orangeville Township, and Boze represents Hope and Baltimore townships and a large portion of Orangeville Township. Candidates have until May IS to file peti­ tions for county board seats. Dean, who has served a total of about IS years on the board, said he is not seeking another term because he wants to spend winters in Florida. He said he purchased a condominium in the Pahn Beach area five years ago and hasn’t had Hope board votes to nix Cedar Creek Sewer site by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HOPE TWP. - Cedar Creek residents probably are breathing easier today. Grass-roots organizers opposed to a plan to release treated wastewater from Wall Lake into the creek claimed victory Monday night when the Hope Township Board passed a res­ olution opposing foe discharge method. The resolution, passed unanimously by the board, came near the end of yet another P. Richard Dean an opportunity lo stay there for a winter yet. “I'm going to enjoy myself and travel a bit." Dean said. He is the only person on that board who previously served on the former Board of (Township) Supervisors, which used lo ran the county. Dean currently represents Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships, except for Section 6 in Hastings Township. Nine file for school board seats in Hastings J Ad Graphics News Service The ballots will go to extremes in the June 11 annual school elections in Barry County. Nine names will appear in contests for force seats in Hastings, while in Delton, the sole candidate is a shoo-in for the single vacant seat. In between are Maple Valley, where three residents are running for two seats; Lakewood, where two men are vying for one position; and Thornapple Kellogg, where five people have filed for two seats. Age is another extreme in Hastings. A re­ tired businessman who said he never had time to devote to a school board position has de­ cided to ran at the age of 86. An 18-year-old high school senior was one of three potential candidates who took out a petition, but never filed. Hastings Incumbent Larry E. Haywood is seeing a repeat of the election of eight years ago, when he first ran for school board. Then, as now, a total of nine candidates filed for two four-year positions and one two-year post President Diane Hoekstra is not seeking another term. Dr. William Baxter, a former board member who returned last summer to fi!’ . vacancy of Ann Ainslie, said he does n. ' wish to ran for the completion of his r/o-year term. Haywood, 43, has completed two terms with the school board and currently serves as treasurer. A dairy farmer, he resides at 3200 Solomon Road. Also vying for foe two four-year posts are Robert Casey, Kenneth L. Hawblitz, Kenneth L. Kensington and Michael J. Me Phillips. Casey, 61, is a retired Hastings school teacher who lives at 2525 Campground Road. Hawblitz, 35, is an analytical instrument engineer with the Upjohn Company of Kalamazoo, and resides at 4250 Ickes Road. Kensington, 50, chief executive officer of Viatec in Hastings, resides at 850 Cook Road. McPhillips, is a partner in the law firm of Dimmers, McPhillips and Doherty. He is 39 and lives at 1957 McGlynn Road. Four candidates are vying for one two-year seat with the Hastings board. Robert L. Byington, 38, is an attorney at foe Depot Law Offices in Hastings, and re­ sides at 722 W. Green Street Jennifer J. Haire, of 1329 S. Hanover, is a self-employed stained and leaded glass artist. She is 39. Stephen S. Lewis, 86, is a retired busi­ nessman who owned foe Hastings Refrigera­ tion and Appliance Shop in Hastings for 40 Sm Election*, Page 3 Freeport water tastes best The Barry County village of Freeport last week was named winner of a regional waler taste competition in Portage. The honor enables the community, represented by Water Superintendent Rich Kunde, to compete in the state con­ test in Hint this summer. The village of Middleville, not far sway, also has been recognized for the tMe of its water statewide. y^M»rtariff»o«P«y 13 Hastings students gear-up for Earth Day *90 As Hastings school superintendent Carl Schoessel signs an Earth Week procla­ mation, students Chad Neil. Debbie Grebenok, teacher Peter DeDecker and Jenny Parker (right) look on. DeDecker and the students are part ol a committee at Hastings High School that is planning events for Earth Week, April 16 to 22. For more on Earth Day and Earth Week and how they are being celebrated locally and nationally, see Tuesday’s Hastings Reminder. marathon meeting that drew scores of residents. After a report by the township’s engineering consultants on alternative meth­ ods of waste disposal. Supervisor Pat Baker announced the board would oppose foe origi­ nal plan to construct a newer lagoon system along Cedar Creek. “This whole board is of the opinion that we would not like to see sewage put into Cedar Creek," Baker said. Her statement was greeted by a burst of applause and cheers from many of the 80 local citizens at the meeting. . The resolution adopted by the township Miso opposes discharging treated wastewater into Fall Creek or Glass Creek in the town­ ship. The board, however, declined to specify how long foe resolution would be in effect. "I don't want to get into a position where we cant do the things foe people want us to do," said Trustee MoyI Peake. Lou Van Liere, an engineer with Williams and Works, foe township's consultant, said he met with representatives of Wall Lake, Crooked Lake, Pine Lake and Delton last week to discuss an alternative regional sewage system. Van Liere said there appeared to be no legal restrictions against a joint venture. But he said foe four areas are moving at different speeds, which could ultimately scuttle hopes for the project "The Pine Lake project is at a point where Prairieville Township likely will proceed with a special assessment district," Van Liere said. He called foe Crooked Lake and Ddton plans "less certain." One possibility would be for foe four areas to build a common sewer system and tie into the Gun Lake wastewater treatment plant. The plant discharges treated groundwater into foe Gun River, Van Liere said. The Gun Lake system was designed by Williams and Works to handle 1.2 million gallons of sewage a day, he said. Presently the Gun Lake area is using about one-half foe capacity. The three southwest Barry County lakes plus Delian may need as much as 400,000 gallons, which would bring the system close to capacity, he said. "It would not be a problem now," he said. "The question is how much of the expansion Gun Lake is reserving for its own expan­ sion." Under ideal circumstances, such a system would not be functional until the fall of 1992, he said. The four communities will meet again in one month to discuss a joint venture, he said. Efforts to build a wastewater system for Wall Lake date back to 1976 when the lake association filed petitions and requested a wastewater treatment program. In 1984 a county study determined the wet­ lands surrounding the lake contained a high level of bacteria. Resident petitions were collected in De­ cember 1988 to establish a special assess­ ment district lo fund the project. Hearings were conducted- in summer of 1989, and Williams and Works Engineering was asked in September to develop a treatment system io serve about 250 homes along the lake. But the controversy erupted in January when residents in the Cedar Creek area learned Williams and Works would recom­ mend a stabilization pond be constructed to discharge treated wastewater from Wall Lake into the creek. Several alternatives to the Cedar Creek dis­ charge site are now being wudied. The ill will that has developed between res­ idents of Wall Lake aad of Cedar Creek is likely to continue until a final disposal method is selected for foe Wall Lake sewer system. Wall Lake resident Bill Miller said Monday that lake residents did not anticipate the pub­ lic outcry raised by Cedar Creek resident over the planned lagoon system. "We were told that a summer rain would put more pollutants into the creek than this discharge twice a year," he said. "We didn't mean any harm. We didn't have any problem with Cedar Creek people." Leaders of the Cedar Creek Association said they supported the Wall Lake project so long as it doesn't end in the creek. "We feel that the idea of having a sewer at all the lakes that need it is a good idea," said Gavin Pope. "We aren't against the sewer," added Peggy Stap. "We think it's a grand idea to clean up the lake. We're just trying to protect our creek." ‘Inappropriate conduct’alleged County Board airs grievances against equalization director byEtataeGRbert Assistant Editor Grievances by foe Barry County Board of Commissioners against Equalization Director Barbara Mom were aired publicly during a brief special board meeting Friday. Mom could have requested a close seMion, but the chose to hear the board's grievances in aa open meeting. Board members said they are upset with Mom because of what they claim is inap­ propriate conduct in the workplace. Commissioners allege that she discussed a proposed drag-free workplace policy with employees in her department and others when she should have kepi the infonnatioa con­ fidential. They claim she then drafted her own policy version and tried to gamer support for it. Commissioner Marjorie Radant, chair­ woman of the board's Personnel Committee, laid a county department bead's duties do not include formulating policy and called that in­ cident a "very insubordinate aa." Radant said the County Board is the only of­ ficial policymaker. Mom said she was not prepared to answer the charges and asked for time to prepare a written response to the board. She also was ordered “to cease and desist" from doing anything regarding foe policy except to give her input to the county coordinator. So she said the didn't feel she could discuss her side with the Banner. Radant alleged that Moss and Friend of the Court Mike Keeler wrote their own draft of a drag-free workplace policy and that Moss had tried to “drum up support of the department heads” for it. Keeler was not asked to be at the board meeting, nor was there any mention of grievances against him. Radant said the issue against Moss arose after commissioners gave department heads copies of a proposed drag-free workplace policy and asked them to review it and then give their opinions to the county coordinator. Instead, Radant said Moss discussed the proposed policy with people she shouldn’t have and failed to give her input to the county coordinator. Radaot said foe policy was in a rough draft stage and font Mom’ conduct was * ‘way out of fine." She said it could delay the board's pro­ gress in adopting the policy, adding that the county board is required to adopt a drug-free workplace policy to comply with federal guidelines. As a result of Mom’ discussion of the pro­ posal with her own department employees and others, Radant said “someone" who disagreed with parts of the proposal contacted the County Courthouse Employees Associa­ tion’s labor attorney who in turn contacted the board’s labor attorney. The attorneys’ in­ volvement could cause a delay in the board's intentions to adopt a drag-free workplace policy. Radant said. County employees “had no business know­ ing (foe proposed policy) at that point," Ra­ dant said, emphasizing that she felt it was in­ appropriate for a department head to discuss such matters when the board hadn’t finalized the policy. Radant also alleged that Moss shared a copy of the board's proposal with staff employed by Professional Code Inspections (PCI) of Michigan Inc., who have an office across the hall from the Equalization Department in the county courthouse. Radant said giving a copy to PCI was “ex­ tremely inappropriate." Through a contract with the county, PCI issues all building, elec­ trical, mechanical and plumbing permits in the II townships affiliated with the county's Planning and Zoning Department and in several county villages. Referring to another matter. Radant told Moss, “To top it off, your behavior to three board members was inexuseable.” Radant said that incident involved Moss’ reaction recently when she was using the Commissioners Room to discuss equalization matters with several people and was asked to leave so several board members could use the room. “You flared up." Commissioner Rae M. Hoare told Moss. Hoare said to Moss that her behavior when asked to leave was “insolent, offensive and rode." Barbara Moss Barry County Equalization Director “We (commissioners) come first. We do a Joi of business up here," Hoare said. Another similar aa “would be cause for immediate dismisal as far as I'm concerned,” Hoare said. Moss apologized to the board for that inci­ dent, saying she was feeling frustrated about trying to find a meeting place. “That’s not at all the way 1 should act." Moss said. Radant said written grievances, with a copy signed by Moss, would be placed in Moss' file. She said the Personnel Committee is tur­ ning the matter over to the entire board. As of Wednesday. Moss had not submitted her written answer to the charges to the board. Radant asked Moss to “cease and desist in doing anything with the proposed drug-free policy." except to give her opinion to the county coordinator as originally requested. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 State Rep. Hollister makes case for ‘right to die’ by David T. Young Editor An advocate of a patient's "right to die" made his case at Friday's Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program at Thomas Jefferson Hal! in Hastings. State Rep. David Hollister (D-Lansing) told an audience of about 35 that a vote is due later this month on legislation he sponsored to give patients or someone they designate the power to refuse being kept alive artifically if they are comatose or in a vegetative stale. "The question is, what are your rights if you are unconscious?** Hollister said. He said every patient has a "contract" with a physician, in which the doctor must diagnose and then explain treatment options, including drags, surgery, pallative care, and the risks. "Under that contract, the doctor must get your permission before he can do anything," he said. But a question about this contract arises w^en the patient is unconscious. "Who makes the decision (about treatmem) and ought to?" he asked. Hollister said some believe the doctor should make the decision. This position is the result the notion that all physicians are like television's Marcus Welby, who "never plays golf, never takes a vacation, is a wonderful guy and is always there. "But most people don't have family physicians," he added. "Only 20 percent of the people in the United States have one who has treated more than one generation of a family." Hollister said most people these days, particularly those who live in urban areas, receive their health care from emergency clinics, health maintenance organizations (HMD's) and the like. "The family physician is pretty much a thing of the past," he said. He added that he believes the decision shouldn't left to a doctor because the issue isn't medical, it's ethical. Hollister pointed to a case of a 72-year-old retarded man who developed leukemia. One doctor suggested giving the man chemotherapy, but under that plan the patient would often be sick, lose his hair and have When his family gets together, "all we talk about is the Detroit Tigers and the his life extended for about 18 months, but his existence in the meantime would be painful and miserable. Another physician proposed the man be left in the familiar surroundings of his home with the treatment being only to control the pain, letting the disease run its course, ultimately resulting in his death earlier than under the first option. The matter later was litigated, and it reached the Supreme Court, where it was decided that treating the man with chemotherapy was not the ethical thing to do. The court held that it would torture a man who doesn’t understand. There are others who believe that treatment decisions should be left to the family of the patient Hollister said this idea springs from a philosophy akin to the television program "Leave It to Beaver," in which families are solid units and members always reach coma. "He was hooked up to all this high-tech stuff," Hollister said. The cost for one day in the intensive care unit was about $2,500, so later he was agreement in a half hour. "Unfortunately, that doesn't describe my family," he said. ' moved to a cheaper room for about $1,000 a day. After costs continued to build, he was weather,"he quipped, adding that last year even the Tigers became taboo because they were losing. "This assumes that you have a family," he said. "But today a lot of senior citizens outlive their children. It also assumes that the family will get together and it assumes that they will agree." Once again, Hollister pulled out an example of the problems of letting the family decide. He told the story of Jack Walker of Muskegon, who had signed a "living will" giving is wife the "durable power” to stop treatment. When he had a stroke, he went into a M Friday senrict Mt A Community Good Friday Service win be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 13 al the First United Methodist Church, corner of Green and Church streets. The service will be in three half-hour segments and win inchide music, scripture, prayer and meditations. The theme will be ‘People at the Cross.** Speakers will include the Revs. Daniel Whalen, Philip Cotoura and Dmid Graybill Radio station WBCH in Hastings will broadcast the entire service live as a public service. The Good Friday program, which opea to anyone, to be­ ing sponaorod by the Hastings Area Ministerial Asaociation. 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"If the only thing keeping the patient alive is food artifically being pumped into the stomach, withdrawal could be called 'starvation,'” Hollister said, "h's food and water, which is so basic that some believe you shouldn't be able to deny it "My bill says that's not food and water for people in a persistent vegetative state, They're not sitting up (io receive toe food and water), this is hydration and nutrition Il’s a medical procedure." The bill proposes that it is only when the food and nutrition artificially prolongs the moment of death that it can be withdrawn. Hollister said that the recon! la Michigan for keeping someone in a vegetative state alive is 10 years, and it's 20 years in the United States. "Right to Life says that's good, preserving toe sanctity of life. I say they don't have toe right to make that decision.” g g g u j y , / n „ j « SMRJgMtoDi«,Pag«4 ’ p.m. The rewwlor will be able to Newer yiruiom abov rehohnhip,, gram, careen rod degree program,. Specialized Service & Repair PERRY'S HARLEY - DAVIDSON procedure of pumping food into the comatose . patient. ‘ Hollister said that dealing with a comatose H-tlnii Htek School. Room iiTloT from 5:30 io 8:30 MEMBER FDIC O fig someone wants to sue, he's got to prove that this (continuing treatment) is what you . would want." Hollister said he has been fighting for this bill for 16 years in the State Legislature. He said that "Right to Life" organizations have opposed it, but many senior citizens' groups, ’ Catholic organizations and health care groups < have offered support Two of toe biggest obstacles for his bill deal with dying pregnant women and the Ou Treaty. April 17, • 425 S. MAIN-Cl ARKS VII IF CAPPON'S QUICK MART searching and consultation over six months, finally agreed to take out toe feeding tube that was keeping her alive. But the doctor said "no." This was because her case gained national publicity and the doctor feared being sued, Hollister raid. The case finally went before the Supreme Court, which ruled that neither toe family nor toe doctor would decide. Instead it created a special committee for that function. "This is bow you avoid making decisions," Hollister said about forming committees, "b's called collective butt covering.” own. "Someone must decide, and you choose who you want They would make the same decision you would if you were awake. And if KCCCounaator to visit April 17 CALEDONIA STATE BANK 891-8113 - 427 Main - Caledonia 795-3361 - 303 Arlington - Middleville 698-6337 - 3205 48th St. - Dutton 698-7242 3084 92nd S.E. - Caledonia you slide beyond three months, the chances of recovery aren't good." The doctor was prepared to honor the patient's wife's wishes, but then Walker's brother entered the picture. The brother said he wanted the patient to continue to be fed and treated and said that if he wasn't, he would sue the doctor for pre-meditated murder. Meanwhile, the wife could only sue for assault and battery for providing treatment against his wishes. Hollister noted that Walker now has been in a coma for eight years, and his brother hasn't paid a dime for his treatment and care. He said the state's taxpayers are footing the bill because Walker’s wife now is on welfare. "Every court case in the U,S. has decided with the living will," Hollister noted. "But she (Walker’s wife) is emotionally paralyzed, she wont take on her brother-in-law." He said the biggest problem is that "We haven't defined the ability to withdraw the feeding tube, (which could be construed to be starving the patient) and that's what this ball about” He said that in most cases the family is able to dictate the wishes of the patient and the doctor notes "DNR" or "do not reacusrirare" to let the illness run its course. But this doesn't work if toe family members disagree. The most famous "right to die” case involved New Jersey teenager Karen Ann Quinlan in toe 1970s. She went into a coma after mixing tougs and alcohol. Her family, after a great deal of soul Hollister then outlined just what his House Bill No. 4016 would do. "It establishes a durable power designate who you want or trust to make any health decision for you if you cannot," he said. "You can designate a family member, your spouse, a doctor, clergy, children over 18 or even your bowling partner. The doctor then must honor the decision as if it were your The next meeting of the Barry County Historical Society will be Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting wiU be held at Chariton Park, 2545 South Chariton Park Road, off M-79 near Heatings, in the Chertton Park Church baseaeat. Nonas Vddenron of Mid(flevilie will preseat a hnaxy of the Scales Prairie Blockhouse, which was located aesr Middteville. The public to invited to at­ tend and refreshmeats win be served following the regular meeting. The Barry County Historical Society Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. 452-8769 - 727 28th Street &E-Grand Raoids TOYOTA moved to a nursing home. "He couldn't eat or speak, so they implanted a feeding tube into his stomach," Hollister said. After Walker had been in the nursing home for a year, the cost was estimated at S25.000, and his wife Finally gave up on trying to save him. She asked the doctor to cease treatment. "There are about 10,000 people every day who are in a coma," Hollister said. "And oikc I LW. Mu retirees beM E.W. Bliss Retirees, will have their regular monthly meeting and potluck dinner Tuesday, April 17, at noon at the Moose Lodge. Those attending are asked to bring dish to pass and table service. Coffee will be furnished. MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Forest Middleton - Owner Prototypes - Tools - Dies - Fixtures Wire EDM 611 Bowens Mill Road 795-3646 Middleville REAL ESTATE tenm officer to be rt AatriciB Ltgaa Ml An American Legion State Service officer is available nt the Hastings Legion Post No. 45 the third Monday of each month from noon to 3 p.m. All veterans are welcome. WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE Elsie Wolever Owner fc Broker tEKpwt*Me«t Property Professionals j Specializing in Farm , Residential,'', Lake & Commmercial Properties] 852-1501 - Nashville j REMS (Recreation and Education for Multiple Scelerosis) will meet Tues­ day, April 17, at 7 p.m. at Thomapple Manor. Family and friends are welcome. Rap. Hollister occasionally made diagrams lo Illustrate bls contentions during the Lunch & Learn program Friday at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Hastings ‘Jazz Nighf planned for April 19 The Hastings High School Instrumental Music Department will present a “Jazz Ex­ travaganza’* Thursday, April 19, in toe High School Lecture Hall. THs 7:30 p.m. performance will feature four beads in an evening of big band jazz music. The first group to perform will be the Hastings Eighth Grade Jazz Band, under the direction of Joan L. Bosserd-Schroedcr. This band will present a concert of jazz ar­ rangements in a variety of styles written specifically for the middle school jazz The second group will be the East Kent­ wood High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction Jeffrey Bennett. This high school jazz band features a foil complement of in­ struments in a lightly-rehearsed setting. The third band on the schedule will be the big bend called “Les Jazz." This band has been in existence now for more than two yean. It specializes in the sound of tlie big band era. The final performance of the evening will be the Hastings High School Jazz Ensemble. This group is made up of musicians from the high school band by audition. This year the memben have been active playing for comnrnnity events and will attend MSBOA State Jazz Festival April 21. The jazz night performance is free of admission. '' ' ' c Six entries earn i top band fest ratings ■ Students from the Hastings High School Band participated in the Michigan Slate Band and Orchestra Association Slate Solo and Ensemble festival at Western Michigan University March 31. Hastings had 10 events entered in the festival, and six of the entries received a first division while the other four received a second division. Students who participated were Derek Becker, Jeff Bell, Brad Bruce. Lori Courtney. Tim Cruttenden. Tom DeVault. Matt Haywood, Bret Laubaugh. Shannon Leslie. Toni Martinez, Karen McCulligh. Susan Miller. Chris Solmcs. Jim Toburen. Tom Wiswell. Michelle Zurface. Michelle Bechlcr, Kelli Cruttenden and David Solmcs. 3 q l -I r i . „ , _ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 — Page 3 Little Brown Jug liquor license transfer approved by David T, Young Editor The transfer of a liquor license from Judy Brown, owner of the Little Brown Jug, to her husband, John Seeber, was approved by the Hastings City Council Monday on the second time around. The request first was made on March 26, but the council rejected a proposal for approval and said it would consider the matter again April 9, pending a report from Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The police chief also will make a recommendation on the matter. But on Monday night Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the council must make its decision independent of Sarver's. The police chief said he does not intend to approve the transfer request "It's a matter of public record that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray (far right) read a proclamation Monday night, designating Earth Day as April 22 in the city. With her are (from left) Jane Norton, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County; City Council Member Evelyn Brower, who Is active with area environmental organizations; and Theresa Hoyle of the Barry County Futur­ ing Committee’s Environmental Action Group. requested the transfer because of problems back in 1987," he said. "I'm not totally convinced a mere transfer of the license will rectify these problems." The council ten asked Seeber and Brown to explain the reason for the transfer request Attorney Douglas Cunningham of Lansing spoke on behalf of the couple. Cunningham said the LCC told Brown to have her license transferred after a drug transaction, involving an undercover officer, was alleged to have taken place on the bar’s premises. "The transaction didn't occur in the bar, but arrangements were made in the bar," the attorney said. He said a former employee was alleged to have been involved while off duty, but the bar owners were not aware of it and later dismissed that employee. "They (the owners) are held strictly accountable because of the way the law is written," he said. "So the LCC required her (Brown) to transfer the license." Cunningham also said that other than this incident, which he called a police "sting" operation, there have been no similar complaints against the Little Brown Jug. The LCC actually revoked Brown's license, out that adtioa is being ^prated. Therefore, transferring the license to Seeber could be a hedge against the possibility of losing the appeal. When asked if the LCC would approve of this license transfer, Cunningham said, "They suggested it" Before the vote was taken. Mayor Flo Tea David Jasperse said, "I have a problem with the council sitting in judgment of someone's livelihood. This is not a court The place (te Little Brown Jug) has been there longer than I have been in Hastings. And as a Kighbor (Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street), I have no problem with them." Jasperse concluded, "1 don't see a cause to deny a license transfer based on te reason far te request" Council members said they rejected the request on March 26 becaum the rcaaoas given for te move then were loo "tetchy? "How can we rate a decision when we're given no knowledge?" asked Council hfcater Esther Walton. The vote to approve te transfer request was unanimous. The LCC (tin will have b comifa the reqoesL but it will take into kxoum fa action at the local coudl nd police chict ELECTION... yean. He live, al 205 S. Huovcr. Ray A. Rae, of 1120 S. Jcflenoa Saaet, is a 33-year-old Kaier aynafa aaatya al Haiti ap Mutual laamace Conpaoy. With the ezeeptiaa at Haywood, aaae at the canMueaha na fora hoare Kathan be fore. Council will contribute $2,400 to promotional billboard project by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will contribute $2,400 toward the erection and maintenance of two promotional billboards at the Bradley exit on U5.-131. Gary Rizor, president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Jill Turner, chamber executive director, asked the council Monday night to contribute 50 percent of the cost of $1,200 per month for the project They Kid the remainder of the expense would be picked up by the chamber and the Bany County Tourist Council. "It will be a real benefit," said Rizor. “We think the timing is right because of the growth we're having. I think it's important for the city to take a serious look at this.” But William Cusack, chair of the council’s Finance Committee, said that in the current budget there is a "significant gap between department requests and what the city is anticipating in revenue. “We feel that it's a worthwhile project, but we don't know if we can afford iL“ The 14-by-48 lighted billboards would call attention to Hastings as a friendly small town and invite expressway travelers to take a short drive to visit. That could translate into increased tourist trade for the city, chamber officials suggested. One billboard would face the northbound lanes of U.S.-131 at the exit and the other would be for southbound traffic between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The chamber representatives said the cost would be $750 per month for one sign and $1,200 per month for two. The council voted unanimously to offer a total of $2,400 for the project, one-third of what the chamber requested for a year. The ability of the chamber and tourist council to secure other sources of funding will determine the success of the effort. In other business Monday, the City Council: • Referred to the Finance Committee a bid for a new pumper for the fire department. Fire Chief Roger Cans said he sent out five bids, but received only one. It was from Wolverine Fire Apparatus, for $156,264 for the vehicle and $744 for a radio and city logo decals. Caris said one of the reasons the city received only one bid was that "A lot of companies won't bid on them if they can't write the specifications." • Learned that the Michigan Municipal League will offer support for the city's position in litigation with the Triad cable television company. The MML will have attorney Neil Lehto file a brief on behalf of the city to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The city last December won the legal battle with Triad in U.S. District Court to allow another cable television firm come in to Hastings u> compete, but Triad has appealed the decision. City Attorney James Fisher said, It will be helpful to have the Michigan Municipal League on record as being in support of our position. I'm sure he (Lehto) will write a good brief." • Received an invitation from Recycling in Barry County Coordinator Jane Norton to ahead a special Earth Day program April 20 at the United Methodist Church, which will include a slide show and presentations for business and community leaders in the morning and displays open to the public in the afternoon. • Referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee a request from the Mothers Club of the Barry County Christian School to have a fund-raising activity at Fish Hatchery Park May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event would include a walkathon, a carnival, games and prizes. • Approved a request from the Hastings Board of Education to use five voting election. • Referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission a request a request by te men's slow-pitch softball association to use Fish Hatchery Park for league games on Sundays. • Noted that a public haring will be held at the next council meeting April 23 on a request by Hastings Sanitary Service to increase rates for refuse pickup service. • Heard a mayor's proclamation designating April 22 as "Earth Day" in Hastings. The day will be set aside for public activities, including planting of trees. Each council member Monday evening was given a blue spruce to plant by Therese Hoyle of the Barry County Futuring Committee. • Heard a proclamation honoring Kay Loftus as the recipient of the first "Service to Children" award from me Barry County Child Abuse Council. Loftus, who has been active in such programs as Parents Anonymous (now Positive Parenting), Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Barry County, Camp Fire, SAFE Place, and the first senior alcohol-free post­ graduation party, will be honored at a dinner April 26. • Noted that the local chapter of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs have requested a proclamation honoring "Living Legacy Week" April 22-28. The two groups are making arrangements to have a large tree planted at Fish Hatchery Park. • Learned that there will be no Hastings City Band this summer because director Joseph LaJoye will have a heavy load of graduate courses he is taking at Michigan State University. The band was not able to find a replacement for LaJoye. The council each year makes a contribution to the program. The band will re-submit a request for the 1991 season. Hastings students place at academic competition Nine Hastings Middle School students placed at the state Academic Track Meet in Saginaw earlier this month, including one student whose art work captured first place. Originating on the eastern side of the state, the Academic Track Meet is an interscholas­ tic contest for middle school students profi­ cient in various areas. One section of the competition consists of taking written tests, while in art-oriented areas, students' perfor­ mances are evaluated by a panel ofjudges. Students earned a chance at state competi­ tion by placing first or second in the mid­ March regional meet at Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills Middle School. Coming home winners from the Saginaw meet were Sam Torode, first place with a graphite art drawing and Brandi Eye, second place in the dramatic reading category. Taking third places were Rachel Brighton, art theory; Danielle Dipert, word-o-clock; Robert San Inocencio, spelling; Teresa Kelly, dry color art; Brandi Eye, history; and Jenny Van Aman, Gabrielle Solmes, and Elaine Allen, girls vocal trio. Hastings was represented in 23 of the 26 categories at the stale meet, ranging from arithmetic to geography to ancient history to instrumental musical groups. Delian KatfagR Paul J. Skinner, who wk Mnfad in Ian year, election, la a ahoo-m la fa Damn Kellogg Board at Education. Ha to fa fay candidate who nied to fill fa aaat Mag ncued by Sylvia Fonar. who Ina decided eat Brea. Skinner ia a nodical reaearch aaeoctan with the Upjohn Conpeay. Ha la 41 yean old and naidn a 11310 Kiapftny Read. machines for the June 11 annual school Hastings Middle School students who placed at the state level of the Academic Track Meet include (front row, from left) Brandi Eye, Sam Torode, Daniele Dipert. (middle row) Jenny Van Aman, Theresa Kelly, Elaine Allen, Gabrielle Solmes. (back row) Robert San Inocencio. Leslie Slaughter and Rachel Brighton. ' This Is a composite sketch of a robbery suspect wanted In connaction with a holdup at a Lake Odessa gas station early Wednesday morning. Lake Odessa station robbed at knife point by ShuBy Steer Stqff Writer LAKE ODESSA — Police arc searching for a man who held a Cxppon’s Quick Man attendsnt at knife point, threatened to kill her and made off with nearly $400 al about 4 a.m. Wednesday, said Officer Mike Struve of the Lake Odessa Police Department. ConcidentaDy, two men were reported as turning from te Michigan Reformatory medium security facility in Ionia just four hours earlier. Struve declined to comment whether one of the escaped prisoners is a suspect in te robbery. The perpetrator is described as a white male in his mid-30s, with blue eyes, high cheekbones and acne. He is about 5'8" tall, heavy build, weighing about 190 pounds, ac­ cording to a description by te victim. At te time of the robbery, te suspect was wearing a dark blue bicycle doth hat with a small bill, a dark blue bandana over his upper lip and mouth area and was wearing a green doth jacket and green pants. No hair descrip­ tion was available. The gas nation clerk, whose name is being wiridkld, told police she was making coffee when te turned around and observed te man holding an eight-inch hunting knife in his left hand. He ten told te clerk to "open the cash register and give me all the money," police said. The woman opened the register and stated: "If you want te money, you take it." The suspect responded: "No, you get it, a large grocery bag will be fine." The man appeared to be nervous and stated, "harry ap, hurry up," and demanded te cash kept under te cash drawer as well. The clerk handed over all one, five, 10 and 20 dollar bills in a large, plain, brown paper grocery bag and waited for more instructions. Struve said. She was ten told to go into te bathroom rod count to 60. "if you come out before that. I'm going to kill you and if I ever get caught, I win kill you," te man reportedly said. Tte man followed te desk to te bathroom as te entered and ckwed te door. She counted to 60 and then exiled to find that the utspect had gone. Ail surrounding police agencies immediate­ ly issued a broadcast to look out for a subject fitting te description aad a K-9 tracking unit from te Ionia Post of te Michigan Seme Police was on te acene. No footprints were immediately found, though some were taler located going away from te station toward Second Avenue. Poike said no one had been in te store just prior to or after te inddeat aad no vehicle was seen. "She (te employee) stated that te respect looked familiar to her as ifhe had been in te store before, but she couldn't place him at this time," Strove said. The clerk said te men’s clothing rnmehed in color, and that he had on ao rings or other jewelry. There were ao scan or marks visible and there was no writing on Im jacket. The knife, pointed at te clerk all during te incident, had a curved blade aad was smooth on cop. A composite of te suspect was drawn by a Hastings City Police officer. The two escapees from te Michigan Refor­ matory are James Thomas Hate, Jr., 18, a white mate, 5'10" tall with brown hair and blue eyes, and Donald Smith, 20. Hale was sentenced out of Kalamazoo County for breaking and entering and Smith was sentenced in Lapeer County for te same offense. The two were on te grounds at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night but could not be accounted for at te midnight check, said Trooper Charles Loader from the Ionia Post of (he Michigan State Police. Both are suspects in te subsequent theft of a pickup truck from te M-21, Bellamy Road area in Ionia. The truck is a 1986 dark blue Chevy taken sometime after 10:30 p.m. Thomapple Manor ranked tops in state in cost effectiveness Thoraappte Manor, a 138-bed skilled medical care facility owned by Barry County, is st the top of te state's list for cost effec­ tiveness of county-operated facilities. Com­ missioner Rae M. Hoare told the County Board this week. According to the auditor. "We were number one in cost effectiveness." Hoare said. "It shows Lynn (Sommerfeld) is doing a good job.” She said Grand Traverse was second, Eaton, ninth: Calhoun, 18th; Allegan, 49th; and Kent, 56th. Thomapple Manor has a 99.74 ocuupancy rale, Hoare said. Lahrweed InranbenLyanFanmaihaaflladfcraadectioa tothe Lakewood Bond MEdecaatow Challenging bin faro the foer-yeae am to W. Cwtla Jotunoo. Feueraun, at 303 Lake Poire Drive, Lake Odeaaa, baa nerved on die bared far 4 1/2 yean. He correctly terns re tow heart, oneHirer and owai aa accoareiap firm ia Haulage. fahaaoo ia ■ ipeech and laapaapa paltato* girt with Thonuppie Kdtogg Sctooto. Ha reaideaai723Fourth Ave, Lake Odcaea. Maple Vallay Three Maple Valley school diatria resi­ dents are competing for two Mt on tel dis­ trict's bonnl. Incumbent Beatrice Pino wiUaaakfwuteoUna Tniane Dm HawUn will ML Raaaieg agaiaat Hao an Ted Spoetan end fata Krolik. Pita, , retired California achooi BKher, Uvea oo Maple Grove Road, aad Ma aamd oa tin total aiacelMd. A reaident of 1025 Stamp a Sower, Naahville, Spoelatra wrxta for MidUgu BoD. Krolik, 41, ia aelf-ewptoyed at fa Wear Timber Company ia Vernontvfa. He Uvee aa 3407 Vennontville Highway Theraapple Kellegg Inambeat Donald Wlfilaaina win aert a fifth tens on the Thcaaappto Kellogg Board rf Education. Gary Thator, who taa aaaved for two area Win ool teak reatortina Running against Williaaaaoa fa fa two seats are Jodi* Bailey, Waada Heat. Purtcu Mnrgaaaami aad Teary Tian. Williamson, 52, to fa ciecuive eaetonat lo the pnaideat of Kendal Odtege tf Art aad Deiigo ia Grud Rapida. Bailey. 37. to aa admiaialiative aaatotaat with laaarectknal Fair edacaliowal pWbRiB lag conpaoy ia Walker. Ste Uvea al 7145 ParaatoeRoad. Hunt, at 10490 Adam Road, to a 44-year dd homenraker. Morgaaaura, 37, to a aiarkztlag director fa locerapec lalerion aad aa iaancaor at Daveapert College la Oiaad Raptda. She liven at 9299 Chief Noonday Road. Tiua, of 10450 Greet Lake Road, to 43 and woaka u a laadkad anl hone renovator. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you hava a cotlega Mudant or friend who'a moved away, give them something that*a “homemade"...glvea subscription to Thu Hastings Banner YotrHot^etotMNtMptptr 0118484051 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 Letters Viewpoint Attorney owes citizens group apology To tie Editor— Wealth ofcandidates may bode wellfor school There essentially are two ways of looking at a large number of candidates for seats on a board of education. One is that the local school district is in trouble or is suffering from a great deal of controversy. The other is that much interest in the schools exists because of exciting challenges ahead and a wealth of committed individuals. In the case of the Hastings Area School System, the latter interpretation appears to be the correct one. A total of nine people had filed petitions by the deadline Monday to run for three open seats on the board in the June 11 annual school election. This is the largest field of hopefuls here in a number of yean. Without downplaying the problems that just about every public school district has today with finances, it is suspected that each of the candidates feels he or she can lend a hand in dealing with the challenges and opportunities ahead. Hastings, despite millage woes of late, seems to be in decent shape in terms of quality of instruction, but there certainly is room for improvement, as there is anywhere else. The challenges ahead for the winners of these three seats, and for the other members of the board are difficult ones, so the newcomers have to have their eyes wide open. Schools today face big problems with the outdated and unfair system of financing through property taxes, coupled with declining state funding support. This continues, despite increasing mandates from the state, particularly with school improvement plans. Many of these mandates carry a price tag. Another challenge is for schools to provide more practical training for the workforce of tomorrow and working more with local businesses and industries. Always present as a challenge will be to provide quality education for young people without breaking the budget Being a school board member often has been a thankless job in the recent past, and serving in the 1990s is not likely to get any easier. As challenges and problems such as drug abuse continue, the compkrities may become more perplexing. Sometimes we have to wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to serve on a school board. These public servants are virtually ignored when things go right, but are on the front lines when criticism hits during crises. The interest shown in seeking board positions is a positive sign of caring about local education. And if the nine people whose names appear on the ballot June 11' are seeking election to better the local educational system rather than promote personal agendas, they will indeed lend a hand in making the school district richer, even if they aren’t appreciated. Nuke waste article Informative TelheEdtoor— Thank you for the cover stray on radioac­ tive dump criteria by KatNeea Scott (April 5). I was not aware of the degree of considers* tioa the State of Michigan gave to the watersh­ ed in selecting the sites for the proposed lowlevel nuclear waste dump. That iafonnatioa, along with the other vahtshlr information the Sincerely Frederick O. Schantz Hari<s Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to ths edtor as a means ol expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cunurt general Interest. The following guidelines have been esUMehed to help you: •Make your letter brieland to the point. •Letters should bo written In good taste. •Letters that are atoktus or defamatory should not be submated •Writers must Include their signature address and phono number. The la die early 1980s, Hope Township decided to break with the county and create their own township planning and zoning. We have a Zoning and Planning Commission consisting of seven Hope Township residents who meet regularly to discuss the present rules and revire them to sun the township’s needs. As a group of concerned citizens, we went to the commission and suggested changes in a part of the ordinance dealing with public utilities, specifically dealing with lagoon sites. We suggested specific setbacks from property lines and dwellings and to require public hear­ ings oa any proposed lagoon sites. We fek the people surrounding the propos­ ed sites should have a uy in the proceedings. We fek we were protecting our intrests and the enviroaaent’s. They are public meetings and we fed we should have a say in the rules goveratog our everyday lives. The Flaaatog Cocnmision accepted the changes and passed the changes on to our supervisor, Patricia Baker. She then discussed the changes with the township attorney Jeffrey Youngsma of Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Haher. Following are excerpts from the letter from Mr. Youngsma: I don't unrirratand why the Planning Comraindoa, an arm of Hope Township, wishes to naneccaaarily tie its and the Township’s hands for Ae fiuure; especially when the Township has nothing but growth opportunities in the ‘Okay, now try to pull something!’ FTNAN-CIA-L FOCUS AMMafty... Merit D. Chrietamn of Edward 0. Jones 4 Ca A low-risk way to be in the market Maay investora dream to finding a way to prenret fear prtocjMi while still participating to growth of their capital. In reality, this isn’t as drificuk as it sounds. A Utile knowledge and reliance on the maatfemcat of a reputable mutual fond could be the answer. Pint, select a mutual-fond family that has a coaeervative income fond and a growth fund. Next, make sure cross-investment of all in­ crane atviacnas is auoweo. Tte idm Is lo inveal first m the income tad. and ttea rekrreat all dividend payments ■ the grow* tad. This way, your original priacipsi remaim aa tad with the objective at promedag year meets. The eanuagx. by beta ■ektremed note aggressively, have the possstel for talar growth, lo addition, the dMdaada that are teaneaaed oa a regular, syslsmadc teals, offer the advantage of dollar coatrmgta 1 pisyedte "wtaiT'game usings family of fond, wi* more than 50 yean of constant testa. For conservative Income I arlrcted a had tat te Mutual Fuad Velum tatta^rvice put ia ia list ol 3 percent least-risky equi­ ty fata. The tad tes ported 13 coosaicuye years of positive reauka. In the part 10 yean Upper Analytical Services abowa the tad had a local nun of 332 perceal. There arteten an not only knpnaaive, but afro met aqr crams far aafey of priaadpaf. For te growth tad, in which te dividend, tan tay income faad would be imrard. I »le rat if oae of dria group'* ta perfomen. wkh a 10-yeer gala of 49$ percent. who did due with $100,000 about 10 yean ago would now have almoat half a taboo dotes. Here's how k worts. By takta oaly tte income taro my coaaervadre faad. over te pert KM yean, I amtadktay would have tviromaaill a total of $114,734 tan aay growth tad. That would have grown to $294,097. At te came lime, aay iriarlpal ia te ccaaervative iacome faad weald have grown to $204,289 Ute total tarn of te fan* - $498,386. The key, of count. ia doing aeriua homework to aefoct your income aad your mow* feeds. Gramed. I enjoyed te benefit, of seutacel hindsight, but thia process of historical pcrfaraance selection ia te only vsiki wav I know. Obviously, no system can guarantee ■ pro­ fit Tte put 10 yuan wm a period of general­ ly ristog stock prices. No one can predict the rerotto of fotwt performance*, but a carefol Hudy of a fond's management and its long­ Prairieville dtizene may want change term performance under various economic conditions should give you a big advantage over the dart throwers. Here’s the way you might have your cake and eat it, too. - STOCKS The following prices ere from the dose of business lest Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev- Cttmpeny Cloee 4V/. 18’/. Ameritech 38*/. Anheuser-Busch 16*/. Chrysler 43’/, Clerk Equipment 30'/. CMS Energy Coca Cola 80'/. Dow Chemical 65’/. 45’/. Exxon 12'/. Family Dollar 46*/. Ford 46'/. General Motors Groat Lakes Bancorp 15’/. 36'/. Hastings Mfg. 105’/, IBM 67'/, JCPenney 58'/. Jhnsn. 4 Jhnsn. 33’/. Kmart ,64'/. Kellogg Company 32'/. McDonald's 37’/. Sears S.E. Mich. Gas 19’/. 4’/. Spartan Motors 38'/. 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Her letter, in defense of township of­ ficials, did not aid in calming troubled waters, bat raised more questions and debate among oar residents concerning township affairs and offidato. The first response to in reference to township salaries and fee wisdom of our tax doDara being applied to a retirement fund for part-time elected officials. After carefolly colfectfagdfea from five surrounding township offices, we have found our officials paid in excess of $2,000 to $3,500 more than in the same poaitioas elsewhere. Since none of us hold positions in the township, we win not accuse anyone of im­ proper behavior, but only wish to ask if these same officials have been in office for such a period of time fest they have forgotten they are eiectod officials, public servants, hired by aad answerable to us the voters and tax payers? We would also question the lack of bask: services in this area. In a medical emergency we must call PlainweU for ambulance service because we lack qualified people to man our own ambulance. We have a police cruiser, but no oae to man that. Our fire department to a dtoafeer. The voinateers are dedicated to helping the community. They are also at risk when on a call unless they have the best leadership, equipment and training available. Somehow, priorities in this township seem to have been placed in areas that do not in­ crease our peace of mind and safety. We do concede one point to Davto, that the people of this towmhqj should get up off our collective “apathy” and make our voices heard. If nofeiag else, we deserve a safe cnviroameal to live, work and raise our rhfekra . '.( if fee current adnunisiration.hmt.np*. die capability of alleviating the probteips coufeonting the township, then perhaps it is time for a Concerned Citizens of Prairieville Township Jim Cary ‘Right to dlo’continued from page 2 HoIUmt Hid that hi, bill can go both tajti, for a right lo die and tor a right to lire ta*r. For example, be laid, a terminally ill pedal ca expreu wi*e> to lire longer in Otar to be preaent for a significant event, etch a a tam graduation tarn high school or college. After achieving that goal, the petit* tee ca invoke wishes of the 'right to Me.' HoUaer said Stale Rep. Robert Beader, who rsprsHrtl nearly all of Bany County, supporta hia bill aad te said of Stale Sen Jack Welboo. who represents all of the eoeaty* *1 AmT consider him to be sn enemy Ofthiskgisladoe.The sptaor iugcd everyone to make out a living will, designating someone to hare durable power. He seid it's a good Ida to ■ame a second aad third choice. ■ks act illegal; xafortanately it's oct legal eitter," be said. 'Bat most doctors will honor it today." He added that, 'Docton are covering their fannies because they're being sued. But general? docsors want Iodo what you want* Hollister said living wills cu teip physicians auks decisions If te treanneat is not being contested. And, te said, there is leu guilt for tte ktred oaes left behind if they know ttey are following tte patient's wishes. He comiaued to stars die need far people to nuke out dying wills. •Do k today. * «ta week." he said. 'Even if the bill doesn't pass.' Tte First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Leant serins, aow beginning its second year in Hastings, is sponsored by ths Barry COuty Democratic Committee. Tte neat aesaion on Friday, May 4, at the Thomas Jefferson Han in Htaags, win te a discussion a political ethics and campaign finance reform. A representative from tte independent group Common Caue win te tte speaker. Will this be the YearoftheTloM? as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Edtor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Banner future. Essential Services arc provided for as Permitted Uses throughout the Zoning Or­ dinance Districts, The only District not specifically allowing them is the NR Zoning District (it docs provide for certain services such as ground water wells, and gas or oil pipelines or electric transmission lines). 1 do understand, however, the Concerned Citizen’s motives for suggesting the changes to the Planning Commission. Regardless of their paranoia, hey. as well as all township residents, are adequately protected from Township action regarding sewer systems, etc. by Section 12.0(D), which stales: Section 12.0(D) of the zoning ordinance was then quoted: My opinion to that the “Essential Services” definition aad Section 14.2 are fine as they are, and that introducing the proposed changes would only cause unnecessary hard­ ship aad expense to the township. What Youngsma gave was a person! opi­ nion, not a legal opinion on the wording of the changes made. Nowhere in hto letter Aw* he address the legality of the wording. We object to public money being spent for hto personal opinion. We are offended by Youngsma calling us “paranoid” for trying to protect our interests. He owes us a public apology. One of die “Paranoid Concerned Citizens” Mary K. 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IM asuxaog SocoM Cleat Postage ?■“> st Hastings, Michigan 4S0U (LISPS 717-830) “I think they’R fteta m "I think they're going to "I don't have the do great. I always dunk slightest ides. I gave up liitting will oomemmmd, they're going to do baseball after Little but they don’t Bove *e great." lhe lower half. Iteakta pitching." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 12, 1990 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton Hubert Cook recalls automobiles’ history Tucked away in family belongings icmetiines are stories worthy of being published as pan of local history. The Cook family is well known for wondci ■ fid collections of Hastings history. And for­ - tunotely for us. a collection of histories writ• ten by Hubert Cook was loaned for publica­ tion in this article. The following is a two-part story and history on automobiles: Autonomies 1 Have Known (Written July 5. I960) 1 am going to attempt to write some of my experiences in the early days of the automobile for the benefit of my grand­ children or possibly my own children. 'They might otherwise take it for granted that we have always had the conveniences of . tat travel over good roads, in comfortable seats, protected from the elements by wind­ ’ shields, windshield wipers, car heaters, and ■ even power-operated safety glass windows. Such was not the case as you will eventually -toe. I was always mechanically inclined, and my ambition was to become a locomotive or steamboat engineer. This urge was so strong that before I was 12 years old, I had a one ■ honepower steam engine and boiler that Her_maa Frost and myself built. He did moat of the work, of course, as he was the machinist at the old Wool Boot Com­ pany where my father was the manager. Just beyond our old woodshed and privy stood our abandoned chicken coop, which 1 converted into a factory by equipping it wth a wood turning lathe, an emery wheel and an ice cream freezer. Besides one-two-three ice cream, the principal output of this factory was roiling pins and potato mashers turned up from pieces of maple stove wood. I never told any of the output, but presented them to friends and relatives. I even gave a set to Maude at least six years before we were married. This was a grave mistake, as she wielded them over my head until I married her and has done so for nearly 50 years since then. To satisfy the marine engineering urge, I built a 16-foot lapstreak clinker boat and bought a complete marine engine, propel lor. shaft and stuffing box from a firm in Detroit for a little over $18. We had great times up at Thomaple Lake with this outfit. The round trip fare, as 1 recall it, was only 15 cents, and we would leave Hastings on the 8:15 train, run the boat once or twice around the lake and then catch the 9:19 back to Hastings. We almost missed the train one night when we ran out of gas about a quarter of a rtiilc from the landing. We had so much confidence ia the craft that we never bothered to carry oan or paddles aboard. This time we had to remove the spark plug to relieve the compres­ sion, and spin the engine with crank, getting back to the landing barely in lime to catch the train. All of this happened before there were any automobiles in Hastings, and Robert and I began teasing father to buy some kind of a self-propelled buggy. He said they would never be a success because the principle was wrong, as it was the same as a man trying to lift himself by his boot straps. That settled it, for the time being at least. A few years later, I went to school at the Armour Institute in Chicago to study mgtonrring I lived across the street from and got my mails with Uncle Bert and Aunt Stelic Kaiakem. During my second year there. Uncle Ben bo^ht a second hand 1903 Cadillac car and * that is the beginning of my story. Since then 1 have driven over 1,250,000 miles in this 1903 Cadillac,,a 1908 Buick, a 1912 Chalmers, a 1914 Chevrolet, a Ford Model T touring car. a Ford Model T sedan, a 1920 Studebaker, four Model A Fords, three Lincoln Zephyrs and 14 Ford V-8s. 1M3 Ct fir. Engine about 10 or 12 honepower, single cylinder, make and break ignition (no spark plug). Car about 84-inch wheel base, right-hand drive, planetary transmissioa, two speeds forward, one reverse. Engine control by two small levers up through the front seat, one of each side of the driver. Car control by three floor pedals ■ and one hand lever. In other words, to change engine speeds : you had to let go of the steering wheel, but : this was not dangerous, as the car couldn't go ; over 15 or 20 miles an hour. The car had no top or windshield, no front doors and one back door in the middle of the tonneau. This door would sometimes come unlatched and as it was a part of the back seat the occupant would find himself facing backward with his feet dangling over the road. In stormy weather there was a tarpaulin that completely covered the car. It had five holes in it just big enough to stick your head through if you took your hat off. The big job then was to get your hat back on, as you wound up with both your hat and your hands under the tar­ paulin. The driver and four passengers* heads were exposed to the elements but the rest of their bodies were kept dry except for the water that trickled through the holes and down your neck. The headlights were kerosene lanterns. In spite of all this, it was the greatest thrill of my life to be allowed to take this car all by mysel f to go the few miles once a week to take my violin lessons, even though I had some awfully close calls with streetcars while cross­ ing 63rd Street. I'll recount just one of the many happy escapades we enjoyed with this old Cadillac. One Sunday morning at about seven o'clock, the two Kniskern boys, two of our friends and myself went for a little spin before breakfast. Everything was working so well that we just kept on going, out through South Chicago, Whiting, Hammond and then within sight of Crown Point it happened. Lewis was driving and turned out to pass a horse and buggy. I’m sure he should have stopped sooner, but he didn't, and we hit a stump that was neatly hidden in the ragweeds at the side of the road. He had great difficulty getting back out of the weeds and into the road again, and then we saw the reason. The front axle and steering rod were bent so the right front wheel toed out at about a 45-degree angle. We spent over an hour limping on into the village of Crown Point. In those days there were no gas stations or garages. You bought your gasoline at a grocery store and your repairs had to be made at a machine shop or blacksmith shop. We finally found a blacksmith shop, but of course it was closed. Finally wc located the owner but he wouldn’t work on Sunday. After listening for some lime to our tale of woe he finally let us take the keys to his shop. We took the whole front end of the car apart, heated up the ben: parts and straightened them out as best we could. At length wc got lhe machine hack together again, returned the keys, thanked the shop owner and were ready to hit the road. It was after four o’clock by this time and, hqvjnghpd no breakfast or lunch, wc were getting pretty hungry. We also thought we should call the Kniskcms so they wouldn't worry about us. In taking inventory we found we had just 35 cents between the five of us. If we telephoned we couldn’t eat and if we ate we couldn't telephone so we compromised by getting a candy bar apiece, leaving us ten cents for emergencies on the way home. Luckily we had no emergencies and we arrived there a lit­ tle after dark. After that. Uncle Ben confined our sightseeing trips to the city limits of Chicago. I9M Buick. In the summer of 1908 I had a chance to go to Europe with my Ann Arbor roommate. Alvord Towar, and the two Kniskern boys. We were to work our way over and back being nursemaids to a bunch of cattle on a cattle boat. The Kniskern boys found they couldn’t make it, so after persuading father to let me have the money another year at Ann Arbor would cost, $320, Alvord and I decided against the cattle boat and bought tickets right through from Hastings to Liverpool, on five different boats from Detroit on. This trip, which incidentally lasted three months and took us through 11 different coun­ tries and cost less than $320, is another story and was written up by me in the Banners of July, August and September of 1908. Th only thing this trip had to do with automobiles was that when I got off the train in Hastings, father, mother and Robert met Ji a shiny new Model F Buick and when say shiny, 1 mean shiny. It had more brass than a battleship and every Saturday we spent hours polishing it with ammonia and whiting. We would also carefully inspect the tires, which were what were called "Quick Detachables'' and they really were quick detachable, but awfully "Slow Attachable’*. I’ll give you three examples to show how quickly detachable they really were: I. One Saturday night after finishing our job of polishing and inspecting we drove NEW FULL TABLE SERVICE for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner W IP II VW VWILVL W CHICKEN Breakfast Special — western Omelet Includes Home Fries & Toast............ 3-Piece Cod Dinner Includes roll, cole slaw and choice of potato................................ Kloosterman’s Coop 333 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2404 Mon-Sat. 7 am ■ 0 pm; Sun. 7 am ■ 2 pm KIOOSTERMAH S COOP downtown for some reason or another, and in making a U-turn around the monument, two of the tires quickly detached themselves from the wheels. Quite a crowd quickly gathered and they were very helpful with their sugges­ tions and remarks. 2. This time we were riding out west of town on our way to the only gravel road within a good many miles of Hastings. This was a stretch of only a mile or so leading to the Colgrove farm on the Wall Lake Road. Mr. Colgrove was at that time known as the "Champion of Good Roads" in Michigan, and he succeeded in getting the state to build this particular stretch of road to state specifications. Al that time it was a wonderful improvement but under today's traffic it wouldn't last a week. I have wandered a little from the subject but on this particular ride, which occurred on a very hot and humid evening just before the Fourth of July, we were passing a farm house. The whole family was silting out in front, and lhe children were playing with firecrackers. One of lhe brightest of the children tossed a cracker toward the car as we were passing by. It must have lodged between the quick detachable rings and the tire, and was held there by centrifugal force until we had gone a hundred feet or so. Then we heard it go off, and immediately the right front wheel began making that sickening plopping sound, so we stopped to see what had happened. It was nothing serious, just a little inconve­ nience. The explosion had merely pushed the tire away from the rim far enough to allow the inner tube to blow out a bubble about the size of a bushel basket. All we had to do was let the air out of the tire, find a board to put the jack on, place two stones front and back of the rear wheel to keep the car from rolling off the jack, then jack the car up in the air, remove the lock-ring, remove the clincher ring, tuck the tube back where it belonged, put the clin­ cher ring back on and then try to get the lock ring back in its groove. This was usually quite a job as almost always it became badly bent when prying it out of the groove. However, we finally got it on, pumped up the tire, let down the jack, tossed the board and stones to the side of lhe road, and were merrily ? on our way. 3. This third quick detachable incident oc­ curred on our way back from Gun Lake un the Middleville Rood. We were speeding along at perhaps 35 or 40 miles per hour when we heard that old familiar bang that happened on almost every trip. When we got the carjacked up to put on one of lhe spares, we couldn't find either the clincher or the lock-ring. We walked back where the blowout happen­ ed but couldn’t find either. It was almost an hour before we finally found them, one on each side of lhe road in the weeds, al least 100 feet ahead of where we finally got the car slopped. They had quickly detached themselves when the tire blew out and spinn­ ing like hula hoops they sneaked by us without anybody seeing them go by. This Model F Buick was at least twice as good as the 1903 Cadillac because il had twice as many cylinders and twice as many rear doors. It had quite a powerful engine, or al least it took a lot of power lo crank it. The engine had a five and one-half bore and stroke and was controlled by spark and throt­ tle levers on lop of the steering wheel, making it possible to slow down or speed up without letting go of the wheel. Il was what was then called a side-winder, that is. it cranked from lhe side, lhe engine and transmission shaft being parallel with lhe rear axle. An exposed roller chain transmitted lhe power from lhe transmission to the rear wheels. The chains had a weird habit of breaking at the most inopportune times. They never oc­ curred when you had on your old clothes, but always when you had on your Sunday best. We always carried two extra chains, but changing them on the road was the dirtiest job you can imagine. You had to jack up the car and crawl under to put the chain over the front sprocket. You then had to screw up the two turnbuckles on the radius rods to pull the rear axle up so the chain could be slipped on the back sprocket and the removable link attached. Then adjust the turnbuckles to get the right tension to the chain, taking great care to get the rear axle ex­ actly parallel to the transmission shaft, other­ wise the chain would be stretched on one side and run so crooked it would never say on. When a chain broke you were helpless because you couldn't move lhe car and you tai to make the repairs wherever lhe car hap­ pened io stop, which was usually in lhe middle of a puddle or in a patch of sand or dust where there was no footing for the jack. The chains were not nice to handle cither, as they were boiled in a kettle of mutton tallow to lubricate them. When you finally got the job done your hands, arms, face and probably your clothes were covered with grease and dirt and usually no washbowl or soap and water within miles. All you could do was wipe them off on the grass, then with the greasy rag in the tool box, and finally with your handkerchief to get them clean enough so you could hang on to the steering wheel. And speaking of stcerira wheels, this old Buick had one feature that no other car before or since has had. It was a great selling point and was probably the feature that pereuaded father, Richard Messer and Ben Mathews to buy this model. By pressing on a floor button, you could swing the whole steering column up into a vertical position to facilitate getting in or out of the driver's seat. To get back to the subject of chains again. One beautiful Saturday morning Robert and I invited Florence, Maude and Nellie to go for a nice long ride. We got about three miles out of town, speeding up a long hill, when bang went the chain. This was no ordinary break, the chain lock­ ed itself around the transmission shaft with the two broken ends flailing around. Before we could slop the engine, the chain had cut the three back floorboards in two right under the girls' feet. Luckily, none of diem lost a toe or foot. It also cut the brake rods in two, so when the car quit coasting up the hill, it began to coast backward down the hill, with no way to stop it. We were glad nobody was coming behind us and that the ruts were deep enough to keep the car in lhe road. The chain also whipped off the two cylinder pet cocks, so there was no compression and the engine could not be started. In addition to putting on another chain, we had to patch up the brake rods with fence wire and whittle two wooden plugs from a fence board to plug up the openings where the pet cocks were broken off. We couldn't do anything about the floor­ boards so the girls just had to be careful where they stepped. We drove on about a mile when ■dfar wooden plugs burned otit atid'Wb had to replace them. This happened about every' mile "until we got the bright >d<*3 of making the 'plugs out of green wood from tree branches. These would sometimes last up to five miles. In Shelbyville we found a blacksmith shop, where we drilled out and tapped the holes for set screws, which are probably in the old car today if it is still around. Everything worked so good then that we drove on to Grand Rapids and back to Hastings before dark. Patricia Woods promoted by Great Lakes Bancorp Great Lakes Bancorp has announced a reoganizatjon of its Battle Creek and Grand Rapids regions into one consolidated West Michigan region with 17 offices in 10 cities. Patricia Woods, manager of Great Lakes' Hastings office, was promoted to vice presi­ dent and district manager of three Battle Creek area offices but she remain at lhe Hastings office most of the times. The move that was designed to strengthen community ties. Woods will now be responsi­ ble for operations in the Richland and Bellevue offices as well as the Hastings office. Woods joined Great Lakes Bancorp in 1975 and became a customer service trainer in 1978. She moved to the Hastings office in 1979 as a financial services representative and was promoted to head teller three years later. Woods is a graduate of the University of Detroit with a bachelor’s degree in humanities. Great Lakes also named Samuel B. VanBoven as president of the new West Michigan Region. Son of former Heatings woman receives Evans Scholarship NEED A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN Daniel Genovaldi, a senior at Downers Grove, North High School in Illinois, was chosen as one of 66 caddies from Chicago-area golf clubs to receive a Chick Evans Col­ lege Scholarship. He is the son of former Hastings resident Abra Wiaick and Hank Genovaldi of Downers Grove, aad is the graadaon of Dena Wiaick of »■_ ,«— nasungs. No application fees. No closing fees. The younger Genovaldi caddied at the Hinsdale Coun­ try dub. He will attend Nor­ thern Illinois University. The Evans scholarships are oae-year grants that may be renewed for up to four years. They include full tuition and housing in an Evans Chapter House. f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES CONPLETt DCMTURE •595 I aMOMTI OCNTURE *425 UPPER MNTURE *395 PARTIAL DEMTURE *425 •All teeth and material* uved meet the high standards sei by the Amerkan Denial Assn. . / Our on premises lab prtwidet _. Individual £ efficient service., ■'■ra. »-> examination. (616) 455-0810 Patricia Woods Use one of our... HOME EQUITY LOAN You can borrow anywhere from $5,000 to ‘ *100,000, depending on the •aflutty1 In your home. Write a check when you need a loan or a fixed rate - fixed term loan. Both are quick and convenient. •l.D. Himebaugh DOS •D.D. While DOS •G. Mancewkx DOS 2330 44th St, S.E., Grand Rapid* Hational Sank [Hastings ^3 nV raaasmac of West State at Broadway Legal Notices {=E 12«> Chief Noonday Hd L*KE HASTINGS MS-3437___________ 792-4406 short FNfdwmf wynct (MCaualiaa) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode In the conditions of o morfgoge mode by Ronald J. Angus and Sharon L. Angus, husband and wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek, a corporation organised and existing under the laws of the United States of America n/k/o Comerlca Bank­ Battle Creek Mortgagee, doted December 15, 1978. and recorded on December 21, 1978 in Liber 239, on pages M3, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ten thousand five hundred-forty-one and 48/100 Dollars (*10,541.48) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings, Michigan, at eleven o'clock a.m. on Moy 10, 1990. Said promises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and ore describ­ PARCEL NO. 1: Beginning at a point 21.73 chains North and 3.162 chains East of the 1/4 post bet­ ween Sections 21 and 22 of the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan; thence North parallel with Section line 15.102 chains; thence East parallel with and 3.162 chains South of Section Uno 16.9B chains to the East Uno of the West 1/2 cf the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22; thence South on said lino 15.102 chains to a point East of the place of beginning; thence West to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 2: Beginning at a point 8.83 chains South of the Nui thwest comer of Section 22. TIN, R7W, thence South 1.5444 chains; thence East 3.162 chains; thence North 1.544 chains; thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 3: Commencing ot a point on the west lino of Section 22. TIN, R7W, 8.83 chains south of the Northwest corner ol said Section, thence north along said west line 1 rod; thence East 12 rods 16 2/10 links: thence south 1 rod; thence west 12 rods 16 2/10 links to the point of beginning. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale. Doted: March 29. 1990 Comerlca Bonk-Battle Creek Mortagee Borrows 8 Alt. P.C.. Attorneys 700 E. Big Beaver, Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)689-3940 (S/3) Tuesday, April 3, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Harper, Cook. Lewis, Boulter. Absent: Miller. Also 23 citizens and guests present. County Commissioner reported on animal shutter problem. A citizen expressed dfsatlsfactlon with Board of Review treatment. Opposition to the county granting a permit for a diesel garage expressed. Carl Fodder reported on WAEMS annual meeting. *10,000 bid for Patterson Road culvert work approved. *1 per hr. increase approved for transfer station Hastings City Bank approved at main depository. Clerk authorized to Issue fireworks permits. Approved Bernard Museum and Summer Recreation Program donations. 25 cents per mile set for township business mileage reimbursement. *1,000 increase in WAEMS annual subsidy approved. Monthly mootings to be hold 1st Tuesday of month. Bills rood and approved. Darlene Harper, Clerk (4/12) NOTICC OF FO9CCLOMMK BALI MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in o Mortgage made by Alon L. Schlppers, a single man. to First of America Bonk Michigan. N.A., on Moy 14, 1987. recorded on May 22, 19*7 in Libor 401. Pogo 332, Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings have been Instituted to recover any part of the debt, which there is now duo thereon *18,443.94. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday, May 3. 1990 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the or.iount then due on the Mortgage, together with Interest at 10.25 percent, legal costs, attorney foes, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sale. The property is located in lhe Township of Johnstown. County of Barry, Michigan and is described os: Lot 14 of Shady Shores according to the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Pogo 29. Being a part of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. During the six months immediately following the Sale the property may be redeemed. Dated: March 26. 1990 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MtCHlGAN Stophen L. Langeland (P32583) 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616) 382-3690 (4/26) Legal Notices NonaorrarmM FORBCLOMM BALK Default having been made In the conditions of a cartain mortgage made August 15,1980, by Daniel J. Byrne and Susan G. Byrne husband and wHe. as mortgagors). to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on August 15. 1980. In the Office of the Regislor of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, In Liber 246 of mortgages on pogos 153-156; On which mortgage there H claimed to bo due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty Nine Thousand Twelve and 82/100 Dollars (*29.012.82) principal and Throe Thousand Throe Hundred Ninety Two and 32/100 Dollars (*3.392.32) In­ terest; no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by sold mortgage, and the power of sale contained In said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that on May 24,1990 at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon at the East Door of Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for tale and sold ta the highest bidder, at public sale, lor lhe purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and In said mortgage, the lands and premises In sold mortgage mentioned and described, os follows, to wit: lot 112 and the north one-half of Lot 111 of Fair Lake Fork Annex os recorded In Liber 4 of Plots. Page 63, Barry County Records, Sorry Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period will be six months from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bld at the foreclosure sale plus Interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from dote of solo. For additional information, contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Formers Home Administration. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058, mortgagee. Dated April 12.1990. (5/3) Cauaty of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICC Deceased Estate Filo No. 90-203389 SE Estate of MYRNA J. FINNIE, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 26. ’IrU at 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Joanne Kidder re­ questing that she be appointed personal represen­ tative of the estate of Myrna J. Flnnie who lived at 232 East Mill, Hastings. Michigan and wh« died April 5, 1990: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated July 7. 1980 and codicils doted July 23, 19B2 be admitted ta probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 5. 1990 David A. Dimmers DIMMERS 8 MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616^45-9596 Joanno Kidder Route 3 AHonto. Ml 49709 (4/12) Mato M MkMgaa PnbsH Court Coaato of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICt Doeoaood Cototo Filo No. 9O-2O337-SE Estate of ARLO HENRICKSON. Social Security Number 373-24 6149. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 26. 1990 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate. □ hear­ ing will be held on the petition ol Ellen M. Henrickson requesting that she be appointed per sonal representative of Arlo Henrickson who lived at 8725 Garbow Rood. Middleville, Michigan and who died 3/26/90; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated 4/4/74 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing ol record. April 5. 1990 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS * MCPHILLIPS 221 South Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Ellen Henrickson 8725 Garbow Road (4'12) Middleville. Ml 49333 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 12. 1990 Allie Pearl Schilthroat Lee E. Rawson STURGIS - Allie Pearl Schilthroat, 88, of 307 Spruce Street, Sturgis and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 1990. Mrs. Schilthroat was born December 22, 1901 in Walls Ferry, Arkansas, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Reed) Scholes. She lived most of her life in Hastings until moving to Sturgis two years ago. She was married to George Schilthroat in 1924 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death in 1966. Mrs. Schilthroat was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Wanda) Gamaat of Sturgis; two sons. Jack Schilthroat of Fairfield, California and William Schilthroat of Middleville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Milo Ola Barnes of Brad­ ford, Arkansas, Clarice Desmond, West Ches­ ter, California and Vada Scholes, Winnemuc­ ca, Nevada; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Fred Scholes; one granddaughter Nancy Gamaat and one grandson, Daniel George Schilthroat Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 13 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Stur­ gis, with Reverend Ray Burgess of the First United Methodist Church of Sturgis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pet Haven, envelopes available at the Foglesong Funeral Home, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091. LANSING-Lee E. Rawson, 80^of Lansing passed away Sunday, April 8, Howard McDoaald HASTINGS - Howard McDonald, 74 of416 West Woodlawn, Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mr. Rawson was bom December 11, 1909 on a farm in Sunfield to Ernest and Effie (Reynolds) Rawson. He was married to Eleanor M. Hawkins September 19, 1936. Mr. Rawson retired as a machine repair machinist from Oldsmobile in 1974 after 28'Z years of service; was a veteran ofWWII having served with lhe U.S. Navy for 214 years; member of Westminister Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and an usher and was also a member of the Olds Quarter Century He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; one daughter, Vickie Lee (Robert) Haynes of Byron Center and two sons, Cape Ernest Raymond (Nina) Rawson (U.S.A.) of West Germany and Michael Lewis Rawson of Wyoming; three granddaughters, Amberite Haynes, Rebecca and Terri Rawson; two grandsons, Benjamin and James Rawion; one step-sister, Margaret (Woodie) Erwin of Hous­ ton, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Tottie Rawson of Marshall, Texas, Lucille Carroll ofPortland, Anna Mae Schaub of Vermontville; two brothers-in-law, Elwood (Idabell) Hawkins of Grand Ledge and Lawrence Hawkins of Char­ lotte; cousins, Dora and Donald Rawson; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11 at the Gorriine-Runriman laming Chapel with lhe Reverend PhilipE. Henderson, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hili Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Michigan Heart Association or to lhe church in memory of Mr. Rawson. ATTEND SEMES ■! ------- - Phone 945-3151 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris tian experience makes you a GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 2» F North Si., Michael Aa*on, 10:45 a.m. Wodtsip Service; 6 Pastor. Phone M5-9414. Sunday. F-m. FcUowahip Worship; 6 p.m. April IS - 6:00 Holy Ccmnaiaion, Wednesday Prayer. Easter Breakfast. Eq Hunt; 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Maundy ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Thursday. April 12 - 6:00 Passover CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Seder. Ftoduck; 7:30 Holy Commu­ MtarLeoa PUhi. Pseaor. Saturday nion. Friday. April 13-9:30 Croat Mast 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses Walk. 7:30 Tencbrae Saturday. 1:00 a.m. awl 11:00 a.m.; CoafesApril 14 - 1:30 Adak Members; sions 'istoiiM, 4X10-4:30 p.m. 1:00 NA. Monday. April 16 - 600 Positive PareatiQ. Tuesday, April 17 - 9:30 Wordwatcters. 400 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 Acolyte Training; 7:00 E Woodtown. Hastings, Michigan Ev./S.M.Bd. Stewardship Bd. 941-8004. Kenneth W. Garner, Pnator. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor ia youth. Sunday Ser­ HASTINGS FIRST vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Morning Wonhip 11:00 am., Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Keikr. Pastor. Eiktn Higbee. Dir. Wednesday. Frailly Night. 6:30 Christian Ed. Sunday, April 15 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 7:30 a.m. Easter Soariae Service p.m. Seaior High Youth followed by breakfast; 9:30 aad (Hnainais Hall). Adult Bible HOO Morning Worship Services. Study aad Prayer 7X» p.m. Sacred Nursery provided. Broadcast of Sounrti Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult 9:30 service over WBCH-AM aad Choir) Stsarday 10:00 to 11:00 FM 9:30; 9:50-10:50 CWrt a.*. Kiags Kids (Childen's Choir). School Classes for all ages; 10:30, Snadey morning service broadcafl Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; WBCH 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. April 16 7:30 Trustees meeting. Wednesday. HASTINGS FUST UNITED April IB - 12:30 Women's Associa­ METHODIST CHURCH, corner tion Luncheon; 7:30 Chancel Choir of Green and Church Streets, Philip practice. L. Brown, Pastor. Samuel D. Price, Hastings. Phone 941-2256. Leonard Davis, Pastor, Phone 945-9429. Sieve Hill, Youth Pastor. Phone 941-4269. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Time 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYQ (Grade K thru 9*) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organ izal ions: Wesleyan Men. Women's Mtesaonary, second Tuesday, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Youth Adult Interaatwnal. Aduh Fellowship Grogp., Young Missionary Workers Band. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; ll:00a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship: 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to aad from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Ctoistina Education Director. ComGood Friday Service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. will be held at this chiarch. Sponsored by the Hastings Ana Ministerial Associa­ tion. The. whole community is welcome. Good Friday Service will be broadcast live over WBCK AM FM as a public service. Fatter Sun­ day Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Sunrise Service ted tr ycjth and Sam Price with 0* . ti age. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Sc> a. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Easter Morning Worship. Special music at the 11 s.m. worship will include the chancel choir and trumpet fanfares and solos by Stephen G. Jones, Pro­ fessor of Musk a: Western Michigan University. Nursery pro­ vided. Church is barrier-free. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Comptoia Prescription Service HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ntag Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. rnn: Ratobows or J. J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Qniz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (Qes 13-19); Aduh BMe Study - ao age limits. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible. rad Nothing But the Bible." One mile east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 945-3209. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MUJWESr. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Man 11:00 a.m. Halting* and Lofce Ode»*e Insurants lor your Lila. Homa. Busknati and Cor WMN FUNERAL HOME Hotting* FLEXF AB INCORPORATED r.o.i.c. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY -r,.K.Ipr>on,- - I IB S. J.H.i.on - 9.5 1. J, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER CUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook M. — Halting*. M.chigan Donate J. PawlosU GUN LAKE - Dcxuld J. PlwtoUi. 54 ofGuo Lake passed away Friday, April 6,1990 at his residence following a lengthy battle with leukemia. Mr. Pawloaki was a Michigan Bell retiree, a life member of Telephone Pioneers and a member of the Gun Lake Soo-Mobile Club. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his child- John V an Garderea, all of Grand Rapids, Edi th Hoagf/Pennsylvania, Jenifer Hoag of Lowell; grandson, Joe; three daughters, Mrs. John (Susan) Thompson, Cynthia ud Sandra; four grandchildren and one sister, Arceoit Weaver. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 9 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church with Father Leonard Bogdan as Celebrant Burial was in tite church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Pawloaki to lhe Travis Risner Benefit Fund, United Bank, 2404 Pattenon Rd, Shelbyville, MI. 49344. Arrangements were made by lhe ArcherHampel Funend Home. LesMgh K>y Wilisoa CLARKSVILLE - Lakigh Kiy Willian, nlllbcru daughter, of 9031 Robbins Road, Clrtaville, passed away Friday, April 6,1990 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Ceruer. Lesleigh Kay Willuoo. daughter at Kevin and Linda Willison, Clarksville. She is survived by grandmother, Mn. Edward (Geraldine) Minard at Clarksville, Mr. and Mn. Robert Borden of Palo, Mr. ud Mn. Donald Willison of Sarsnac; great­ grandparent* Mr. and Mn. Gerald Yoemann of Ionia, Besaie Borden of Palo, Ella Kole of Lowell; several aunts, uncles and cooain* Graveside services were held Monday. April 9 at Clarksville Ccmetety with Reverend James Frank officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Fred M. WilMams BATHE CREEK - Fred M. Williams, 69 of 23949 N. Bedford Rood, Battle Creek, passed away Monday, April 9, 1990 it Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Williams was boro August 10,1920 at Evensville, Tennessee, the son of William and Delia (Farmer) Williams. He was raised in Ray County, Tennessee and attended the Liberty Hill School, Moved to the Battle Creek area in 1944. Mr. Williams was married to Lula Hender­ son, April 17, 1944. He was employed at United Sled A Wire Company ia Battle Creek for 38 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Williuu ii nrvived by hi, wife, Lula; ion and wife, Drn and Joyce William of Haaingi; no, Fred William, Jr, Battle Creek; daughter, Mra. Robert (Carolyn) Mum ofFreepott; eight graadchildica; three brother* Lewi, (LC) William and Billy Ray William both of Battle Creek, Benjatnia William of Shelby- of BatUc Creek and Margaret Daniel of Dayton, Tennessee. He was preceded to death by darter, Patri­ cia Ann Williams in November 1972. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Everett Ray officiating. Burial was as Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Fadier Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. BandteM UnHfd Medw«st Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church.............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Church.............................. 10:30 a.m. She is survived by daughter, Joanne Kidder of Atlanta; several grandchildren and greatgranchildren; sister, Carol Hardy of Woodland, Washington; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Carl and Gerald Christie; one grandson; one great grandson; one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 7, at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery with Chaplain Joyce A. Kelly officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Parte Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Am Marie Tewusaen HASTINGS - Ann Marie Teunessen,____ 80 of 508 Woodlawn, Hastings passed away Tues­ day, April 10, 1990. Mrs. Teunessen was bora March 13,1910 in Kent County, the daughter of Hetny and Jenny (Miller) Kiefl She moved to Hastings in 1954 from Middleville. She waa a member of the St Rone of Lima Church and the Aller Society. John of Hastings; three aom aad dauglaen-iiv law. Ouriea ud Sharaa Tevaeaaea at Haa- Idaho; two daughters, Janet Silva of HagerCrand Rapid,; 15 ^asddsUdrea; four pea grandchildren; two siaaen, Mr* Benvd (Rene) McDiannid aad Jo Jackiewicz, both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12 a the St. Rose at Lina Church. Memorial coatribatioas nay be made to lhe charity at ene's choice. Arrangements were nude by the Ginbacb Funeral Home. Hastings. Rotk Hibbard KALAJdAZOO - Ruth (Scudder) (Kahler) Hibbard, Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, April 8, 1990 at Borgess Hospital Mrs. Hibbard was born August 28,1903 in Clinton County, the daughter of Jesse and E. Gertrude Lake-Scudder. She was raised in Barry County and attended Friend School and Woodland High Schools, graduating in 1923. She was married to Dorr J. Kahler, July 14, 1943, he preceded her in death, July 22,1944. She than married Ralph Hibbard, October 8, 1945. She waa employed at Woodland Telephone until Pile phones were put in. She did much custom baking for several years. She was a member at U B. Qnirch at Wood­ land until moving to Kalanurano Also, did many years at cut flowers at roadside. hus. Hibbard is survived by sister, Vera Hyde of Woodland, Veda Conklin and Ira Scudder both ot Hastings. Gravetide services were held Wednesday, April 11 at the Woodland Memorial Park. RN Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located In Hastings. Michigan, has nursing opportunities available lor: RN’s - ICU 12 HOUR SHIFTS • 7 *m. • 7 p m. Pan o™ RN & NEW GRADUATES MEDICAL/SURGICAL 12 HOUR SHIFTS • 7 p.m. - 7 p.m. Full-time 8 HOUR SHIFTS • 3-11 p.m - Part-time 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Full-time & Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that includes Medical. Dental. Life. Dependent Life, and Short Term Disabili­ ty insurances. Our progran allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find our more, contact: Terry Kostelcc, RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL ARIZONA - LaVerne G. Clum, 69 of Yuma, Arizona and Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 1990 at Yuma Medical Center, Arizona. Mr. Clum was boro December 1, 1920 in Freeport, the daughter of Floyd and Kathryn (Notten) Clum. He attended Woodland High School. He was married to Iris (Baldwin) November, 1944. He was employed by Duane Hamilton Escavators. Mr. Clum was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife. Iris; son. Jack Clum of Lake; two daughters, Tenry Fassburg of Wichita, Kansas, Nancy Spencer of Hast­ ings; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Erie Clum of Belmond and Duane Clum of Howell ; two sisters, Maurine Mullenix of Hastings and Kathryn Lundquist of Grand Ledge. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Woodland United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Kursten officiating. Burial will be at the Wood­ land Memorial Pirk. Friends and relatives may meet the family front 2 to 4 p.tn. aad 7 to 9 p.m. at Koops Funer­ al Chapel, Lake Odessa. Memorial comributioas may be made to the Woodland United Methodist Church in care of lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Opal Mm Crated DOWLING - Opal Mae (Wood) Cnndall, 88, a nine month psticat st Thoniappie Manor, Hastings, passed away Thursday, April 5, 199a She waa bora in Ttatin and lived in the Ddtoo area IS yearn, coating from Bedford. She last lived at 8651 Cbdar Creek Road, Dowling. She was a member of Dehoa VFW Post 422 Women's Aaxilimy. dill; 8 region. Ladle Wiuoa of Dowbkg. Con Sivitkuf Baric Creek udUeniMorgu ud Joyce Ditan, both at Dchore 30 grxndchildren; nuy grea ad grea-grea gnadchil- ud a Brother, Goy Wood of Battle Creek. She wax preceded in death by two boos; two Fuaoal services were held Saturday. April 7 at Williams Fuoal Home with Reveread Elmer Fasa officiating. Burial was Maaday, April 9 st Fort Cuaaer National Cemetery. AhheitBOB Disease and Related Disorders Foudadon. Mitered N.BeMett HASTINGS - Mildred N. Bennett. *4 ot 4584 S. Browlwiy, HotiagA puaed away Ttaundiy, April 5, 1990 at TeadetCare cf Hartutga. Mn.BcaaatwubtnoaDecerebtr 1,1906 In Kalamo, Eaton County, die daagbaer of Jamea and Nellie (SloeaiM) Heaah. MMeBbota NASHVILLE - Minnie Rhodes, 83 of Nash­ ville passed away Tuesday, April 10, 1990 at Borgess Ho^xtal, Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held in Anhurdale, West Virginia. attended school there. She was married to Chartea Johnson in the 1920a, he preceded her in dealh in Jok, IM*. She than nanied Eart Beasseo, Jue 13.1952. retiring tai about 197D. Mn. Beanctt It nuvived by huibud, Etrt; toour daughter, SHrtey VuDednrg ot Haas ingt; fouer teat, Newell HeMh at Ddloa tad Ben Hetlh at Liming; ti«er. Father Gtanead ot Battle Creek; aevenl fbaer grtndclaldren and room great grudchUOm. Gravetide tsvicet were laid Moadqr, April 9 at Rivenide Cewnrry with Reverend Leonard Davit officiating. Memorial coctributiont may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. Arrangementi were nude by the Wren Funeral Hoare at Hatting* Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising In...The Hastinga BANNER CM ia to Amv your tdvtrt&ig 11 No Answer, Cail AAAMcMgon 1-800-838-5208 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION • Job Training Plans • HELP WANTED 1009 W Green St Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 LaVerne G. Oum HASTINGS - Myras J. Finnie, 84, of 232 E. Mill Street, Hastings passed away Thursday, April 5, 1990 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Finnie was born February 19, 1906 in Chester Township, Eaton County, the daughter of William and Viola (Ksthennan) Sears. She was raised in Lake Odessa, Kalamo, Vermontville and Nashville and attended schools there. She has resided in Hastings since 1925. Mrs. Finnie was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 30 years, retiring in Township at Barry County. She waa employed a laaernatioaal Seal A Dalton Area Creek Rd.. 8 ini. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phene 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7X»p.m. ol Hailing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS tkey, retiring in 1976. He ia aurvived by Na wife, Glady* four aon* Larry Beanett of Indian* Morey (Joe) Bennett. Gordon Beanett and L Jay Betnett, all of Hatting* four brother* Artur Bennett of Hatting* Muell of (3arkaville, Eugene of University. He attended Pre Med for two years at Baylor in Houston, Texas. He was married to Audria J. Lynn in Amaril­ lo, Texas, 1952. He was employed as a research manager of Quality Control at Carton and Containers Division of General Food until retiring in 1983. He received several corporate design patents from General Foods and wrote several articles for the technical magazines. He taught al Michigan Stale University until 1984. He was a member of the Battle Creek Church of Christ, American Legton, Post 25 Year Club. He was on the Board of the Battle Creek Y Center, Board of Review for Johnstown Township, Committee of SHA ASCS in Hast­ ings and a member of the Farm Bureau. Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Audria J. Price; his mother, Ruby K. Price of Banle Creek; one son, Captain Russell K. Price of Fort Lee, Virginia; one daughter, Susan R. Price at home; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Bechthold of Perryton, Texas and Mrs. James (Lorraine) Stegall of Borgor, Texas; two nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 7 at the Bachman HdMe Funeral Service. Burial was at the Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made tn the Schultz-Lewis Childrens Home in Valparaiso, Indiana or the American Cancer Society. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar HASTINGS SAVMCS A10AN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY of HuUnp, Ik. Cedi C Bennett HASTINGS - Cecil C. Beareo, 76 of Hut­ leg* pasted eway Fridey, April 6, 1990 u Pennock HotpiUl. He wu bora September 17, 1913 in Battle Creek, the too at Arthur aad Floaty (Travit) BeaoetL He attended Woodland and Hutingt Schools. He wu married to Ellen Edward 1934. He then married GladyiHyee* September 3,1948 in Jefferaoovllk, Indiana. Mr. Beanea wu employed at Auto Mechan­ ic in Halting* Dradtit* Florida aad Peto- __? GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings Area Charles E. Price DELTON - Charles E. Price, 61, of Delton passed away Wednesday, April 4, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Price graduated from Borger High School 1946. He received a BS in Math and Chemistry in 1950 from West Texas State Hopkint and Roger at DowUm; two aiaten, Gladya Edger Roaailie (Peg) Edfa both of Hutingt; 13 grandchildren; 13 great­ grandchildren. He wu preceded in death by one brother, Verner “Baldy- March of 1988. Funeral eervicea were held Monday, April 9 at Koopa Funeral Chapel, Lake Odeaaa with Reverend Kenneth Garner officiating. Burial wu al Woodland Memorial Park. RRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daaid Whaten Myrna J. Finnie Carol Faye Gunderson HASTINGS - Carol Faye Gunderson, 51, of 7265 S. Broadway, Hastings passed away Thursday. April 5, 1990 at TenderCare of Hastings. Miss Gunderson was born May 21, 1938 in Oconto, Wisconsin, the daughter Howard and Florence (Pittsley) Gunderson. She was raised in Chicago and attended schools there. Lived in South Haven a few years before coming to Hastings in 1973, She was employed as a housekeeper in private homes. Miss Gunderson is survived by, son, Michael Gunderson of Hastings; grandchil­ dren, Michael and Nicholas Gunderson; mother and step-father, Florence and Edward Mampreian of Hastings; sister, Shirley Andrews of Canoga Park, California; three brothers, Monte Gunderson of Oxford, Wisconsin, Melvin Quimby and Raymond Funk both of Chicago; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, April 9 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Garner officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association or charity of one's choice. We need experienced people in the following areas: • C.M.M. Operators • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • Construction Workers • Parts Person — Immediate Openings — Hurry, these jobs must be filled at once. CaU Kyla at... MS-MM Oat of Ton Cott 1-a—Slt-ma WISE 11* E. Stal, Si.. P.O. HwIIr,,. mi ***** 13* Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have developed Job Training Hana for Program Year 1BB0, provided under Title IIA of the Job Training Partnership Act and Title IH of the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Aaalatance Act. The Title IIA Job Training Plan describes the activities and services for the plan period which are designed lo serve targeted segments of the economically disadvan­ taged population who are experiencing barriers in obtaining employment. Funding requested is $1,549,432. for the period of July 1,1990, through June 30,1991. The activities planned are: 1) On-The-Job Training; 2) Occu­ pational Skills Training; 3) Employability Assessment; 4) Employment Motivation; 5) Exemplary Youth Training Programs; and 5) Hard-to-Serve Training. The projected number of persons to receive job training services under the Title IIA Man is 900. The Title III Job Training Plan describes the activities and services which are designed to serve workers dislocated aa a result of plant closings or mass layoffs. Funding requested is $320,102, for lhe period of July 1, 1990, through Juno 30,1991. The planned activities are: 1) Assessment; 2) Basic Readjustment Services; 3) Retraining (Including occupational skills training and on-the-job training); and 4) Job Placement Assistance. The Job Training Plan also includes mechanisms to facilitate "rapid response" in the event ol local layoffs and plant closings. The Title IIA and Title III Job Training Plans will be available lor public Inspection on March 3,1990, at major public libraries In Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties. The Plans also will be available for public review at the Barry County Building, Clerk’s Office, 220 West State Street in Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. In Branch County, the Hans can be inspected at the Branch County Building, County Clerk’s Office, 31 Division Street in Coldwater, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Job Training Plans will be available for public review between the hours ol 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Building, Clerk's Office, 315 West Green Street. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, inc., P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 — Page 7 Woodland News Graul-Newman united in marriage Bradley-Smith engagement told Perkins to observe 55th anniversary Rev. and Mrs. Edgar (Avolene) Perkins will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Grand Rapids. They were married April 16. 1935, at the bride's home near Athens, Mich., by Pastor Ruth Foltz. They have three children, Richard of Holland, Kenneth of Fennville, and Linda of Flushing; nine grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren. Since their first pastorate near South Havens, they served five pastorates in Michigan, and two in Ohio, while in college in Huntington, Ind. • In 1940 and 41, on their first circuit, the churches were 14 miles apart. They received S6 from one church and maybe $7 or $8 from the others per week. Pastor Perkins is blessed with many talents His business, however, was preaching &rxl telling others about the love of God. He did building, rebuilding, repairing, and adding on to churches, built cabinets, painted and did plumbing to supplement finances. Rev. and Mrs. Perkins retired from lhe ac­ tive ministry in 1981 after 13 yean pestering at the Woodbury United Brethren Church. They now reside in an old house he remodeled at 7543 Saddle Bag Lake Road (M-66). R.#3, Box 80, Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whipple of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cathy Sue Bradley, to Edward Lee Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Wawaka, Ind. Cathy, a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, is currently employed at J-Ad Graphics Inc. and The Cinema, both of Hastings. Edward, a J987 graduate of West Noble High School, Ligonier, Ind. received an associate's degree in tool engineering in June of 1989 from ITT Technical Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, Ind. He is cur­ rently seeking a bachelor's degree in robotics, also from ITT Technical Institute of Technology of Fort Wayne; and is currently employed with the Roscma Corporation, also of Fort Wayne. A July 7, 1990, wedding is being planned. Terri Lynn Graui became the bride of TerryAlan Newman on March 24. 1990. The double-ring ccremoy was performend by the Rev. Michael V. Newman, brother of the groom. Parents of the bride arc Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Graui of Lake Odessa. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Newman of Chambersburg. Pa. The bride wore a white satin gown with European lace and pearls. The gown and train was accented with appiiqued butterflies, along with a chapel-length veil. The bride’s bouquest consisted of pink roses, white stephanotis accented with pearls, ivy and baby’s breath. Serving as her sister’s maid of honor was Tina Graui. Bridesmaids were Stacy Marsh and Rhonda Shoemaker. Junior bridesmaid was Brandy Goodcmoot, and the flower girl was Shanna Bricker. All wore tea-length aqua-mist gowns. Serving as best man was Ed Sowers. Groomsmen were Ike Bricker and Chad Jones. Junior groomsman was Brandon Dice, and ring bearer was Justin Goodcmoot. The groom was dressed in a white tuxedo with tails, and lhe groomsmen, ushers and ring bearer all wore grey tuxedos. Ushers were Roger Dice and Mark Goodemoot. Also assisting .were Jason Goodemoot and Paul Shoemaker. The bride’s personal attendant was Darlene Goodemoot. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shoemaker. Following the ceremony was a light lun­ cheon reception, held in the church fellowship hall. Out-of-state guests, attended from Arizona, Indiana, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. The couple honeymooned in the Pocono Mountains, and now reside in Chambersburg, Pa. ' A reception was scheduled to be held April 8, 1990, in .Chambersburg for the new Mr. and Mrs. Teny Newman. Robleski-BeBeau engagement told The engagement of Christine Lee Robleski, daughter of Mr. Richard Robleski and the late Martha Robleski. to Scott LaVerne BeBeau, son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne BeBeau. n-is been announced. Christine is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Barry Coun­ ty Road Commission. Scon is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Cappon Oil Company. A Sept. 7, 1990, wedding is being planned. Freeman-Hull engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Harold Freeman of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter. Catherine of Grand Rapids, to Richard S. Hull, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Hull of Ionia. .. • The bride-elect is currently employed by Dr. Henry Texer of Grand Rapids as a dental hygienist. The future groom attends Michigan State University and is employed by Meijer Inc. Wedding plans are being made. Franks-Risner engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franks of Vermont­ ville are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Lisa, to Mark Risner of Eaton Rapids. Lisa is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed as bookkeeper for Mr. “B’s" grocery in Eaton Rapids. Mark is a 1983 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and is employed with Risner Ex­ cavating of Eaton Rapids. A Sept. 8, 1990, wedding is being planned. Mrs. Agnes L. Count will be 79 years young on April 25. ’ Her family invites you to share in the celebration Sunday, April 22, at the Clarksville Community Hall from 1 to 5 p.m. Luncheon will be served. Your presence is the only gift requested. (4/19) McCarty-Baird speak marriage vows Roggow-Prysock engagement told Vows of marriage will be spoken on June 16,1990, by Renee L. Roggow and Jeffrey S. Prysock. The bride-to-be, of Overbrook Lane SE, is the daughter of Robert and Linda Roggow. also of Overbrook Lane. She graduated from Central High School and is now attending Davenport College. The future groom, of Wingate Drive SE. Kentwood, is the son of Ned and Geri Prysock of Lake Odessa. He is a graduate of Wayne High School in Huber Heights. Ohio. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Brad L. Hewitt, 23, Woodland and Michele Leigh Lincoln, 19. Woodland. Robert John Rybiski, 30. Wayland and Tracey Anne Booth. 20. Wayland. Kevin K. Lancaster, 31, Hastings and Susan K. Hanford. 24. Hastings. L.ian Ernest Blair, 24, Delton and Laura Lee Eckhart, 24, Delton. Ronald Steven VanNoord, 25. E. Grand Rapids and Cynthia Lee Mitchell. 33. Hastings. Jerry Jay Patten. 42. Hastings and Pamela Sue Hostetler. 37. Hastings. Larry J. Hanna. 33. New Jersey and Kimberly Sue Koetsicr. 21. Middleville. Ronald D. Allcrding. 34. Hastings and Pamela Jo Nelson. 20. Hastings. Mrs. Donaldson said the weather was perfect during their trip and they missed all the earlier rain. In fact, on their trip down, tl»ey saw extensive damage from flooding in Alabama. Kenneth and Carol Hewitt attended the March 29 graduation ceremony of the 16th Corrections Institute at Lansing Community College. Their son. Brad Hewitt, was one of the graduates, and he had maintained a 3.5 grade point average in the class. Brad Hewitt's fiancee, Michele Lincoln, and her parents, Bruce and Sue Lincoln, also attended lhe ceremony. A few days later, on Saturday afternoon. March 31, Lou Ann Apsey, Sheri Hewitt and Sue Eliott held a bridal shower for Michele Lincoln al the home of Kenneth and Carol Hewitt. The 30 guests came from Onondaga, Leslie. Grand Ledge, Lansing, Vermontville, Lake Odessa and Woodland. Michele Lincoln and Brad Hewitt are plann­ ing an April 14 wedding. On Sunday morning, April 8, Christopher Glen White, son of Steve and Cindy White of Hastings, grandson of Glendon and Betty Curtis of Woodland and great-grandson of Lucy Classic of Woodland, was baptised at Hastings United Methodist Church. Later in the day, grandmother Betty Curtis held a special luncheon in honor of the occa­ sion, at the Curtis home in Woodland. Lucy Classic was among the 26 friends and relatives who attended the baptism and luncheon. Steve. Diane and Michael Barnum and Ben Vrotnan spent spring break in North Carolina, where they did some furniture shopping at Hickory for the new Barnum home on Brown Road. Steve's parents, Floyd and Clarabelle Barnum of Woodland and Fort MUI, SC. met them at Ashville, N.C., where they en­ joyed visiting the Vanderbilt's Biltmore Cas­ tle and seeing mountainous countryside with several waterfalls, including Chimney Rock. The elder Barnums found the mountains to be colder than the South Carolina area where they had been spending the winter. The Woodland Barnuns were glad to be away from the three days of snow we were having in this part of Michigan that week. There will be a musical program to benefit the organ fund at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, April 22, at 7 p.m. This special program will include several of the church's excellent m—irianr and singers and special guest organists. An offering for the organ fund wiH be lakes. On Sunday, April 29. foe Woodland Gospel Singers and foe Chspettoues win present al 7 p.m. concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The Chapeltones, a gospel quartet, have made five recordings and will be making number six in May. The group includes three members of the Swartz family of DeWitt and Tom Smith of Portland who sings lead. Both of these special music programs are open to foe public and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the musk. Card shower planned for Margaret Barnett Margaret H. Barnett is celebrating her 99th birthday on April 11. Cards should be addressed to: Mrs. L.E. Barnett. 314 So. Park St., Hastings, 49058. Marketing, promotion topic off Hastings Chamber seminar Agnes Count to mark her 79 th birthday Dawn Marie McCarty of 600 Groat Road Dowling, and Marvin DeWayne Baird II of 3823 E. Stage Rd.. Ionia, were married March 2, 1990, in Hastings. She is the daughter of Donna and Charles McCarthy Jr. He is the son of Leona and Mar­ vin Baird. Honor attendents were Michelle Scobey of Battle Creek, friend of the bride, and Damon Wentworth of Ionia. The bride is a 1989 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School. The groom is in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division and is currently stationed in Fort Benning, Ga. The couple will be residing in Fort Bragg, in July. A reception and open house will be held in July upon the return of the bride's grand­ parents from Arizona. The annual Woodland Township meeting scheduled for last Saturday. April 7. was postponed until Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m. The meeting wiH be at the new town hall in the fire station building on South Main Street. Woodgrove Parish Church in Coals Grove plans an Easter Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday. It will be followed by breakfast serv­ ed by the church youth group for a free-will offering at 7 a.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church’s Easter Sunrise Service will be at 7 a.m. The Noftke family will furnish the breakfast to follow. The church is on M-50 east of Lake Odessa and west of the M-66 junction. LUM church will also hold a Tenebrae ser­ vice Thursday evening at 7 p.m. for Maunday Thursday. Many members plan to meet at lhe United Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. Friday after­ noon, car pool to Lansing for an early supper, and travel together to hear Gary Coates, a former member of Lakewood United Methodist, aow an ordained minister, speak at a Good Friday service at the United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids at 7 p.m. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on M-66 at Davenport Road will have a sunrise service on Earner Sunday at 6 a.m. This service win be followed by a breakfast prepared and serv­ ed by the young adult Sunday School class. Woodland United Methodist Church’s Easier Sunrise Service will be at 7 a.m. There will be a breakfast here after the service, too. Zion Lutheran Church, on Vehe Road north and east of the village of Woodland, will hold a Maunday Thursday service and a Good Fri­ day service, April 12 and 13, each al 7 p.m. The Zion Lutheran Easter Sunrise Service wiD begin at 6:30 a.m. and will be followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall. Most of these churches will participate in the Lakewood Ministerial Associationsponsored Good Friday service at Central Uniled Methodist on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. Friday, April 13. Rev. Alan SeUman of Zion Lutheran will give lhe ser­ mon at this, the last of the 1990 Lakewood Area combined Lenten services. The last of a series of six combined Sunday eveaiag Lenten services was held at Lake Odessa First Congregational Church Sunday. April 8. The Rev. Keith McIver, pastor, hosted the service and led the approximately 80 who attended in hymn singing. The Rev. Brian AUbright of Woodbury United Brethren Church, gave a sermon about joy. A lunch aad fellowship followed the meeting. Barry and Bonnie Donaldson spent a March vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ehvin Curtis, in Zephyrhills, Fla. During their stay in Florida, lhe Donaldsons attended Zephyrhills First Baptist Church with the Curtises and Henry and Max­ ine Eaton of Hastings. They visited Bob and Catherine Geiger at their home in Hudson and the Rev. and Mrs. V.L. Draggoo in Lakeland. Also while in Florida, they my many sights• and places of interest, including Busch Gardena, Cypress Gardens, Disney World and the Epcot Center. They went to Lake Wales and saw Bok Tower, Spook Hill and The Black Hills Passion Play. They visited Merchant Stadium in Lakeland and saw the winter home of the Detroit Tigers. The Donaldsons also spent a day at Clear­ water Beach and visited the Kapok Tree Restaurant. They drove over the Sunshine Skyway and Bridge and walked on the beach on Anna Marie Island. A ride on a sponge boot at Tarpon Springs was interesting, and they say the fishing boats come in and watch­ ed the fish being cleaned and the feeding of the pelicans. by Catherine Lucas Miller-Hershberger engagement told Mrs. Sandy (Monroe) Parker is pleased to announce lhe engagement of her daughter, Brenda Kay Miller, to Steven D. Her­ shberger. son of Mr. and Mn. David Her­ shberger of Woodland. The bride-to-be is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School. She is currently employed by Hartford Insurance in Grand Rapids. Steven is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is employed as an auto technician at Grand Ledge Ford Sales, Inc. of Grand Ledge. A May 12,1990, wedding is being planned. Area Birth Announcements: Perry-Shapley engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Orie Perry of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Rhonda Marie, to Brian Michael Shapley. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shapley Sr. of Lake Odessa. Rhonda is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Fclpausch Food Center in Hastings. Brian is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Fliers Underground Sprinklers in Grand Rapids. A Sept. 8. 1990 wedding is being planned. IT'S A GIRL! Amber Lynn, bom at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center on March 27 to Bryon and Bonnie Cantrell of Hastings. Time: 1:22 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Amber joins her sister Nicole. Bom April 4 to Michelle Minshall of Woodland. Time: 4:27 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 4% ozs. Bom April 8 to Jeff and Christina Fuller of Hastings. Time: 7:06 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 9U ozs. Bom April 6 to John and Tamara Benjamin of Middleville. Time: 1:29 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 ozs. IT’S A BOY! Bom April 2 to Brian and Brenda Cuddahec of Hastings. Time: 10:08 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 ozs. Born April 6 to Gary and Candace Nnvlon of Hastings. Time: 2:07 a.m. Wtignt: 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Bom April 9. to Cindy Kessler of Nashville. Time: 4:47 a.m. Weight 6 lbs. 8 ozs. A "Marketing and Promoting Your Business: Selling Your Business and Your Products to the Customer" seminar is being offered by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The seminar will be Wednesday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in lhe Chamber Conference Room at 118 E. Court St. Two of the four speakers will be Brenda Murphy from Harrington Market Research Inc. and Stan Felder from William R. Bim/Gilmore Associates. Murphy is corporate vice president and director of market research for Harrington Market Research Inc. of Kalamazoo. Harr­ ington Market Research conducts market research for health care, financial institutions, retailers, corporations, colleges and non­ profit organizations. The company regularly conducts consumer product advertising research and busness to business market research. Murphy previously served as president of the firm, which was acquired earlier this year by William R. Biggs/Gilmore Associates of Kalamazoo. She remains the chief operating officer of Harrington. She is a past member of the mathmetics faculty at Western Michigan University and received a bachelor's degree from Trinity College and a master's degree from Columbia University. Murphy will discuss different methods of gaining market information and the advantages and disadvan­ tages of each. Felder, senior vice president tor William R. Biggs/Gilmore Associates, is responsible for three Midwest offices of William R. Biggs/Gilmore Associates, a $55 million marketing, advertising, public relations, and communications training company head­ quartered in Kalamazoo. As a senior member of the agency's management team, Felder consults with a wide range of clients and oversees work pro­ duced for consumer and business-io-business product accounts. He has 17 years of ex­ perience in marketing, sales, management and advertising. His firm is driven by a no-nonsense return on investment philosophy and believes that advertising can and should produce measurable results. Felder believes that good advertising is based on a solid marketing strategy, which differentiates the advertiser and promises the customer a benefit. Prior to entering the advertising business, Felder spent five years in sales and sales management with Battle Creek Equipment Company, a manufacturer of health and fitness equipment. Felder is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He is also a member of the Grand Rapids Rotary Club and is serving as the marketing chairman of the United Way of Kent County. Call the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce at 945-2454 for information about registration. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cali948-8051 for Advertising Assistance �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 INSURANCE COVERAGE WET BASEMENT? 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How he loved it when the phone rang during Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, so he could run off and play the role of the dedicated pastor, never too busy to tend his flock. During our marriage, he was either visiting parishioners in their homes or attending church meetings. His Sunday morning ser­ mons exuded loving pastoral care, but it was such an act that it left him exhausted, and he'd have to spend all Sunday afternoon in bed. The only thing he had time for other than church was golf and watching football on TV. When I begged him to talk to me. he’d say. “What's there to talk about?'' Yes. I com­ plained about his coldness before we married, but he told me. "I’m Norwegian, and 1 can’t Myk." Sex was mechanical and as fast as he could get it over with, except when he’d want to tic me io the bed post with his neckties, which I couldn't handle. I’m happily married now to a man who makes me fed cherished. Please. Ann, wam your women readers against marrying a man they think they can change. During courtship, the guy is at his best. After lhe knot is tied, it's downhill all the way. — Been There (Casper, Wyo.) Dear Casper: I can’t argue with a word you've written, but the same can be said of women. They, too, are at their best during courtship. After marriage, the undesirable qualities of both men and women become mote pronounced and more irritating. Actual­ ly, they were there all along but wellconceded. That's where the saying “love is Hind” originated. Dear Am I anrien: 1 have never seen this problem in your column, but it is becoming more and more difficult for me to handle. 1 can’t stand seeing my mother get old. She has always been wonderful in every way, the perfect mother, you might say, but now that she is in her 80s. 1 avoid her whenever possra t bte and hate to talk to her on the phone. is in fairly good health, but she is sowing the ’ normal signs of aging: loss of memory, im­ paired hearing, failing eyesight, and difficulty getting up and down stairs. It bothers me when I see her struggle. I don’t enjoy spending time with her. even though I know that I should be even more at­ tentive in her declining years. 1 feel guilty when 1 neglected her. yet 1 am miserable when I am with her. What's going on? Please help me unders­ tand. - M.B.. Buffalo. N.Y. Dear M.B.: You hate to see signs of aging in your mother, because they force you to face the fact that she is going to die one c: these days, and this terrifies you. I recommend counseling. You need to talk about this phase of your life with a profes­ sional. Your mother may interpret your at­ titude as a lack of caring, and that could be very painful. Gem of the Day (Sent by Cindy Michaelson. Evanston. 111.): Il will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and the Air Force has to hold a bake sale to buy another bomber. Divorce makes her ‘heart smart’ Dear Ann Landers: Last July, my husband decided he was in love with his best friend’s ex-wife and asked for a divorce. The divorce was final Oct. 12. On Oct. 12. they were mar­ ried. The following morning. 1 had a heart at­ tack. (I found out that it happens to 40-ycarold women, as well as 65-year-old men). Since then my life has taken a 360-dcgrce turn. 1 no longer smoke. I joined Weight Wat­ chers and lost 58 pounds. I watch my salt, cholesterol and fat intake and exercise daily. How do I feel? Wonderful! For the first time in my life, I know what good health is. It’s tough to admit it, but I owe this new­ found happiness to my ex-husband who dumped me. What 1 thought was the worst tragedy of my life turned out to be a blessing. I’ll sign this — Heart Smart in Oregon. Dear Heart: Many years ago, I told a reader, “When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.’’ I've heard that line dozens of times since, but you are the best example of someone who did it! My hat is off to you, lady. Most people are never ready for emergencies. Were always ready. Because the Borgess Emergency and Trauma Center is staffed and equipped to react quickly to any emergency, 24 hours a day. On constant alert is an experienced trauma team that can draw upon the vast capabilities of the regio:.’ ..ost advanced critical care facility at a moment's notice. That’s why over 32,000 emergency care patients came to us last year alone. As part of Borgess’ centennial observance, we ll be conducting a trauma seminar with Dr. “Red’’ Duke. April 17. If you would like more information, just push these buttons: 388-6726. BORGESS Medical Center 100 years of community care. Dancing around a problem Dear Am Landers: Since you have heard about almost everything that can happen to humanity, I come to you with a rather unusual problem. I attend old-time Sunday afternoon dances in this rather small town and have a great time dancing the polka, waltz and fox trot. I always go single and pick dancing partners from the group that shows up. Recently, 1 picked a rather attractive, heavyset lady who was wearing a tight foun­ dation garment. Apparently, there were ac­ tual! two garments, a top and a bottom. Bet­ ween the garments was a ridge of fat that bulged where I would ordinarily place my right hand when dancing. 1 didn’t want to place my hand too low, because it would then be on her rump and that might have prompted a stomp on the foot or worse. 1 was unable to place my hand higher than the ridge of fat because my arthritis has imposed severe limits, and it is painful to raise my right arm. So, dear Atm. I placed my hand over it with one finger on one side of the ridge and another finger on the other side. Was this proper? I’d like your opinion, in case we dance again, lam 80 years old and don’t want to mess up this late in life. Thanks for your counsel. - W.H.E., Franklin. Minn. Dear W.H.E.: You mess up? No way. You sound like a perfect gentleman who is very resourceful aad can take care of himself no matter what. You shouldn't be asking for ad­ vice. You should be giving it. Extending Burkes’ quote Dear Ann Landers: Recently you printed that wonderful quote from Edmund Burke, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” 1 can’t resist the temptation to add these words from a speech by William Faulkner when his daughter, Jill, graduated from high school: “Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world, in thousands of rooms like this one. would do this, it would change the eanh.’’ — A.H.P. Memphis. Dear Memphis: Beautiful, especially now. when there seems to be sc much injustice, ly­ ing and greed around. I hope the ’90s will be better than the ’80s, which was a moneycrazed. scandal-riddled decade that made Americans ashamed. Gens off the Day (Credit Charles Kuralt): Thanks to the interstate highway system, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything. b that Am landers column you dipped years ago yellow with age? Fora copy ofher most frequently requested poems and essays, send a seif-addressed, long, business-size envelop and a check or money orderfor $4.85 (this inchides postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Cauda, send $5.87). COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Lake Odessa News: Five men and 22 ladies enjoyed the spring lunch at the library Thursday when Phd Schneider brought examples of the various media used by schools aad Hbrarians ia recent yean, from 16-milltmrtrr film to the latest ia video laser discs. With his monitor and remote control device he could pluck informa­ tion from a 27-vdume encyclopedia encom­ passed on one disc. The committee serving die lunch that preceded the presentation in­ cluded Charlotte Wbetogte, Nancy Hickey, Marian Klein, Katheryn Eldridge. The next luncheon will be in July. Twenty-nine attended the April 5 meeting of Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at Lake Manor. Robert Lowney of Grand Blanc, director of the Durand Union Station project, showed a videotape, which inchided inter­ views with several who had worked for the railroads and townspeople who spoke on the impact of the huge depot, with its 144 trains each day, and the hordes of people who used tire depot as they changed trains at this in­ tersection of four Grand Trank lines aad the Ana Arbor line. Portions ofthe massive struc­ ture have been restored end progress is being made on the upper story. House Bill No. 5055 is aimed at having this named a Michigan Historical Railroad Museum. The station had Society of Michigan and National Geographic. The Congregational Church will have a short service early on Easier morning with a breakfat served at 8 a.m. The morning wor­ ship service wiH be at 9:30 a.m. A combined Good Friday service will be hosted by Rev. Keith Laidter aad Central United Methodm Church April 13, with Rev. On Sunday, April 8, a combined Lenten service wm held at the Congregational Church with Rev. Keith McIver the host pastor. Rev. Brian Aflbright of Woodbury United Brethren wm the speaker. Mr. aad Mn. David Patrick have mnoMced the engagement of their daughter, Amy, to Mark Swift of Rockford, son of Burton aad Martha Swift of Sfateld. Both are Lakewood graduates. An August wedding is being piaaned. Edward and Debra Salazar announce die birth of a son, who weighed 7 pounds 8 ounches, March 30 at Peanock’Hospital. The engagement of Dawne Deardorff and William Vowter has been announced by their parents, Duane and Marie Deardorff of Lake Odessa and the Wiltan Vowlers of Boxborough, Mau. The bride-elect b a Lakewood graduate of 1985 rod a 1989 grwtemr of Central Michigan University. The groom b a graduate of Stevenson high school al Livonia rod a 1989 graduate of CMU. Aa Aug. 25 wedding b planed. TWWMC of Grace Brethren Church held a pre-Earter breakfat at the church on Tues­ day. The speaker was Katie Pierson, mbsteaury to Brazil. On March 26 a daughter, Tasha Marie, wm born io Michelle Carter rod Frank Purchb of Vermontville, at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed six pounds. 11 ounces. Grandparents are Michael and Linda Carter of Vermontville, Prank and Jody Pur­ chb of Nashville. Great-grandparcats are Harold and Ufa Reere of Lake Odessa, and Frank and Peggy Purchb at Nashville. The g rl ■^mirteHhiirn i b Mildred Shade. Mildred Shade and uuailun o^her fanily tab trail at Bob’s Restaurant on M-30 Wednesday for a noon luncheon. Those atteadiag included Karoiyn Stateer of Clarksville, Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield, Sue Meaner of Mulliken, Ufa Reese with Brandy and Bradley Deante, Undo Irvin and Sally Jo, Lori Endres and Brandon, Priscilla Keller, Stephanie Runyan, Tracy Martin and Trudy Shade. Gene State, whore birthday wm March 26, celebrated Sunday at hb Tupper Lake home. Visitor* were soa Eric Shade and Annette Start of LoweB, Harold aad Ufa Reere, Russ and Sue Messer sad Joey Orlowski of MuQikn rod Russ sad Della Messer of Lake Odessa. All enjoyed cake and ice cream, along with best wishes. Last Sunday the Grace Brethren Church held their last “Energy Dey” until fall. The services were held in the morning and after a potluck meal was held an afternoon service followed rather than an evening service. The Merton Gariocks called on Rev. and Mrs. Luther Brokaw at Belding last week Wednesday en route home from four days spent with their grandsons at Big Rapids white their son, Bruce, and wife were in Missouri wtrnding a seminar. Zion Lutheran Church men to hold father-child banquet April 25 The men of Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland will sponsor a “father and child” banquet Wednesday, April 25. Eating time will be 6:30 and each man, or “father” is asked to bring two dishes to pass. Table service, rolls and beverages will be fur­ nished by lhe ladies. The Rev. Keith Laidlcr of Central Methodist Church will furnish the evening’s entertainment. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #10 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. ' The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #9 • SHIRLEY KILMER —•f WOODLAND. Shirley Kilmer was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week’s Mystery Farm was Adelbert Heath of Hastings. Mystery Farm #10 ! Answer I My Name | My Address. ■ Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. P*rt» • Sales • Service • Tractor* Equipment • Lawn' & Garden — 852-1910 WHITE Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 Cappon Oil Co. Music Center BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE “Barry Ccmaty'a TV * VCB Headquarter*" 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings 130 W. 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(M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 12, 1990 We support all the teams in Barry County! Havaaaafa, successful season! Support the businesses who support sports programs! Music Center 1990 Hastings, Delton Spring Sports Preview Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis, Soccer and Golf TV & VCR Sale & Service ferrellgos 1490 W. Green Hastings, Ml Four starters bolster Saxon diamond chances Pitching is the name of the game in baseball and Jeff Simpson is hoping it is one of the strengths of his Hastings team. Simpson has three pitchers back from a 16-15 team who hurled a total of 108 innings while winning seven games. But even with that helpful experience. Simpson says his team can use more arms. “If we can come up with two more pitchers and a consistent defense this team will mature very quickly as lhe games go on." he says. “If we can combine some aggressiveness with poise and patience this year's team could be in the top four teams in the conference." Heading the team are returning starters Scott Hubbert at second base, Jamie Murphy­ in the outfield, Tom Vos and Jamie Brown at pitcher and Nick Williams behind the plate. Andy Woodliff in the outfield also returns. It is an impressive group of returnees. Hub­ bert led the Twin Valley in hitting at .394 with 24 rbis and 27 runs in only 31 games. He only committed three errors at second and also pit­ ching 43 innings while winning two games. Call *43-5233 Vos hit .260 a year ago while compiling a 4-7 pitching mark with an impressive 2.44 ERA. Both Vos and Hubbert were named to the all-league team. Williams, only a junior, hit .233 but had five homers and eight doubles while driving in a team-high 26 runs. Murphy hit .246 with 10 runs and seven rbis. Brown split his time between the mound, where he pitched 22 innings, and first base where he hit .250. Juniors up are outfielders Karl Gielarowski and Jeremy Horan, infielders Brian Heath and pitchers Bob Huver and Gabe Griffin. Simp­ son also brought four sophomores up in catcher-first baseman Scott Carpenter. Shawn Davis and Paul Rose at third and shortstop Ryan Nichols. Simpson likes Harper Creek. Sturgis and Lakeview to fight it out with the Saxons for the Twin Valley title. Hillsdale is a darkhorse. “1 see our team as a blend of some highlysktlled veterans, some capable juniors and promising sophomores,” Simpson says. “I think they'll provide fans with some in­ teresting games." Andy Woodliff Coleman Agency Inwanct far your Life, Home and Car 203 S. Michigan 945-3412 tRS! Hastings Savings Sf Loan 201 E. 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Broadway Call 945-5352 I n* girts softbal team at Hastings High School this year Includes (first raw, tram left) Coach Larry Dykstra, Usa Kelley, Melissa Belson, Ellssa Kelly, Stephanie Lelherman, (second raw) Tia deGoa, Jennifer Shreiner, Charts Dunn, Marti Jones, (third row) Karris McCarty, Kelle Young, Tammy Gatxeath and Kristy Abendroth. Missing are Jeannette Roy and Michele Zurtace. Four Lettermen back Inexperience In Infield to slow nrogress of Saxon softball team Forget great expectations like vying for league championships. Larry Dykstra is more realistic. The Hastings softball coach says matching last year's 9-13 overall and 5-9 league marks will present the challenge, not winning a Twin Valley title. “Because of our lack of experience we'll probably have a year similar to last year." Dykstra admits. ' If (he younger players develop quickly we might be able to finish around .500." Dykstra says as many as four sophomores will see considerable playing time. They join returning outfielders Melissa Belson and Lisa Kelley, first baseman Elissa Kelly and short­ stop Jeannette Roy. Belson and Kelley both hit .300 a year ago. “With the exception of the four returning letter winners we arc a very young and inex­ perienced team," Dykstra says. Pitching heads the lists of concerns. The staff inchides a senior who pitched in only two games and a sophomore. Dykstra says good defense and plenty of runs could make up for any shortcomings on the mound. “Our pitchers don't have great speed and won't strike cut a lot of batters," he says. “Therefore we will have to be a very good defensive and hitting team if we're going to win many ballgames.” . Another concern is a lack of experience al third and second. Dykstra says both those positions could be manned by sophomores. Dykstra says Harper Creek, which has three all-conference players back, is the tide favorite. The Beavers have two pitchers back who combined for a 12-2 record. Battling Harper Creek will be Lakeview and Sturgis, both of which return excellent pitchers. (More Hastings Sports on Page 12) WILDERS Wren Funeral Home — AUTO SERVICE — 124 N. Jefferson. Hastings Phone 945-2471 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings Ph. 948-2192 2l0tt Main Si.. Middleville Ph. 795-2119 Clip Jmtk I MEMBER OF F0IC Offices in Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia Chris Patten, Kurt Hues, Darrel Slaughter, Matt Lancaster, Derek Gonzales, Christian Youngs, (fourth row) Chad Lundquist. Tom Cruttenden, Matt Hall, David Solmes, Thoma* Fouty, Cassy Echtlnaw, Jo* Denslaw, Jeremy Miller, (fifth row) Coach Gary Ivinakaa, Derek Freridge, Austin Zurtace, Jim Toburan, Matt Brown, Man Haywood and Coach Kart Schwartz. Sixteen lettermen dot boys track roster There is nothing like experience to improve a treat. Hastings' boys track team has 16 lettermen back from a 5-3 and third place Twin Valley finisher. Coach Paul Fulmer says the team should be well-rounded in all areas, possess depth in most events and should benefit from its returning experience. “We have many good athletes,” Fulmer says, “but we don't have any super stars that can win four events in a large meet.” Returning lettermen include Tim Acker in the discus, Chad Lundquist and Chris Youngs in the shot and discus, Kurt Huss. Chris Pat­ ten, Clint Neil and Jeremy Maiville in the distances, Tom Bell in the sprints and long jump, Tom Brandt, Tom Cruttenden, Don Moore. Matt Haywood and Marc Petersen in the sprints, Derek Gonzales in the long jump and middle distances, Joe Denslaw in the sprints and long jump and Brad Warner in the sprints and pole vault. Fulmer says Acker in the discus. Warner in the pole vault, the sprint relay teams and the State Farm Insurance Co. Pawl Patarson, Agent 502 S. Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 JC Penney, Inc. Members of tn* 1990 boys track team al Hasting* High School Include (first row, from left) Don Moor*, Brian Wolfenbarger, Warren Ulrich, Marc Belcher, Jason Hetherington, Greg Endsley, Tom Dawson, Brad Warner, (second row) Coach Paul Fulmer. Chase Youngs, Tim Acker, Chris Tumbul, Tom Bell. Mark Peterson, Scott Ricketts, Marc NHz, Ben Pillars, (third row) Jeremy Maiville, Tom Brandt. distance runners should be the strengths of the team. As for the Twin Valley, Fulmer says Al­ bion, Sturgis, Coldwater and Lakeview all have good programs and have as much ex­ perience as Hastings back. “Our conference is always very strong year after year,” he says. “This year it looks even stronger. We need to be able to do well in the dual meets aad our depth will help us. Our bulk is in our junior class (16 kids) which could produce results we need at the end of the year." Boys win track opener; girls lose Chad Lundquist captured two events and three Saxon relay teams grabbed first as Hastings' boys won their 1990 opener Tues­ day, a 60-54 win over Greenville. The Saxon girls weren't as fortunate as they dropped an 86-33 decision. Lundquist threw the discus 125-feet and then won the shot put with a throw of 43’514". The 3200 meter relay team of Chris Patten, Man Brown, Kurt Hass and Jeremy Maiville won in 9:08 while the 800 team of Don Progressive Graphics Offset Printing - Mkscreen Printing Moore, Man Haywood. Tom Cruttenden, Brian Wolfenberger won in 1:40 and the 400 meter relay team of Mark Peterson. Tom Bell, Moore and Wolfenbarger also won in 47.6. The other Saxon firsts were recorded by Wolfenbarger in the 100 (11.8), Derek Gon­ zales in the 400 (56.7) and Huss in the 800 (2:19.1). Hastings' only first in the girls meet was recorded by Katy Peterson in the 400 (1:06.16). \A/|—1ITEE PHOTOGRAPHY 436 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 329 W. Mill, Hastings, Ml 49058 115 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 948-8001 Phone 945-9249 Phone 945-3967 Cappon Oil Company & Quick Marts Exercise Made Easy Color Center 1601 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3354 1334 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 948-8222 221 W. Mill St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-4071 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 — Page 11 Support the businesses who support sports programs! Dewey Sale* a Service and Auto Body 1111 West Green Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-4915 Arens Excavating 2452 W. State Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Delton baseball: (front row) Dave Collard, Shane Smith, Mike Wilber, Brian Risner, John Madden, Danny Atkin­ son, Nate Mercer (second row) Mike Morehouse, Dave Geren, Brian Dole, Matt Scott, Mike Erie Matt Hook (third row) Coach Campbell, Ray Packer, Keith Sagglo, Josh Wooden, Randy Rolfe. Larry Haas, Andy Stonebunner GiPnp Mtfctltnrin " ' The Delton softball team: (front row) Kelly Adams, Shelly Conine, Kristie Hicks, Kim Adams (middle row) Julie Goff, Jenny Kirk, Michelle Ritchie, Mindy Tigchelaar (back row) Bill Yoder, Ana Carolina, Jennifer Piper Vicki Whitaker, Kelly Yarger. Phom 945-2623 Ante Matrix Girls track team headlines Delton spring sports squads The two-time KVA champion girls track team and defending league champ softball squad appear to be the strongest of Delton's five spring sports teams. Panther coach Jim Gibson, however, admits dial with only seven returning lettermen the odds of winning a third straight league tide are slim. “It will be difficult for us to win it all this year for two reasons,’’ he says. “No. I, we’ve won it the last two years and people will be looking to get us and. No. 2, wc only have seven returning lettermen and we lack experience in some events.” Returning to the team are Jaki Cichy in the 400, Heidi Cook in the high jump and hurdles, Michelle Timmerman in the hurdles. Heather Frakes in the distances, Tina Kimmey in the distances, Sandy Morin in lhe distances and Becky Hardy in the sprints. Gibson says the high jump, long jump and hurdles should be a consistent strength while the distance runners are young. “But they could be a pleasant surprise.” be says. Mattawan is Gibson's KVA title favorite. “They only lost one real superstar." says Gibson. "Parchment could also challenge and lhe rest of us will be battling for the other spots." Like the girls team. Delton's boys track squad is also inexperienced. Coach Fred Pessell has eight lettermen back from a 6-5 and third place finisher. Back are Vince Dawe in the sprints, Dave Fetrow in the 800 and 1600 runs. Micoh Gaudio in the pole vault. Chris Geringer in the sprints, Brad Minor in the sprints, Greg Neuman in the distances, Mike Slager in the shot pul and discus and Phil Whitlock in the 400. “We’re very young and inexperienced,” admits Pessell. “I don’t know how good we’ll be but we’ll find out. We will try to improve as our younger kids become experienced.” Pessell likes Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian as co-KVA favorites. The Panther softball team has five lettermen back from an outstanding 26-2 season. Back are pitcher Shelly Conine, shortstop Kim Adams, third baseman Kelly Adams, outfield Kristie Hicks and catcher Michelle Ritchie. Coach Kelly Yarger says her team could be better than last year’s squad which tied Mat­ tawan for the KVA championship. “We have five starters back who know how to win,” Yarger says. “We’re going to be a strong hitting team from one through nine. I don’t feel we have any weak spots. I have two inexperienced outfielders who are improving every day and the right side of the infield has two new players.” Yarger likes Kalamazoo Christian, which upset the Panthers in last year’s district, as Delton’s main competition for a KVA title. But the league overall win be stronger this season. “I feel the KVA has improved and every game will be tough,” Yarger says. The girls soccer team wiB try to improve on a 10#-l mark. Returning lettemen include Kim Ehrlich, Jenny Roberts, Amy Erway, Autumn Lester, Tracy Kake, Dana Marvin, Kelly Durbin, Linda Dollaway, Sarah Truax, Heidi Fenner and Amy Phillips. This is Delton’s third year of sponsoring soccer and Coach Dan Anson says this is easi­ ly the strongest of the teams. 501 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 949-9937 A«to Sales 943-4G77 FARM BUREAU 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 141 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-5102 321 S. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 Ray James Elsctramochanical tOMCXaKPAM 222 S. Jefferson Phom 945-9100 Dewey's Car Palace dayeier, HywMalb Wanks M-43 Delton, Ml 49046 Delton girls track: (front row) Deanna Kloth, Michelle Molene, Jacki Cichy, Tina Klmmey, Amy Ferris, Sally Morin, Danielle Stap, Kelly Kerr, Wendy Smith (back row) Lori Cosgrove, Chaslty Barnett, Nikki Mutschler, Amber Bats, Heidi Cook, Heather Frakes, Kelley Chambless, Lisa Casitano (sitting) Coach Playford, Renee DeKubber, Nikki Snyder, Joely Goff, Kristin Harrington, Jim Gibson. aoeWe —long Bernie’s Gun Shop 802 E. Grand Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-2093 Girrbsch Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-3252 Bill’s Safety Service 321 N. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 945-5972 Delton boys track: (front row) Lee Birmingham, Mike Slager, Lance Lamphier, Brad Miner, Jeremy Rheynard, Greg Newman, Dana Doty, Matt Wells, Ryan Bates (second row) Jamie Miller, Tim Schippers, Vince Dawe, Dave Fetrow, Jon Lenz, Phil Whitlock, John Brodie, Alex Hall, Marc Morin, Larry Wiessner, Shannon Trombley (third row) Greg Sutton, Justin Hawkins, Doug Tigchelaar, Dave Skinner, Rollie Ferris, Chad Mast, Jay Annen, J.J. McManus, Bill Liceaga, Brian Smith, Rick Smith, Coach Herrington, Coach Pessell. State Farm Insurance Co. Hastings ChryslerPlymouth-Dodge Ruth Hughes, Agent 825 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers 1455 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 133 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 948-8488 Phom 945-9383 Phone 945-9105 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Barry County Lumber & Home Center Publishers of ... The Hastings Banner, Hastings Reminder, the Maple Valley News, the Sun and News and the Lakewood News 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 225 N. Industrial Park Dr. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-3431 ICS Travel “Our services are free for all your travel needs, business or pleasure." Delton soccer (front row) Kim Ehrlich, Kristen Grubius, Jenny Roberts, Amy Erway, Autumn Lester, Tracy Kalee, Dana Marvin (second row) Heather Niebawer, Carrie Campbell, Kelly Durbin, Laura Campbell, Linda Dollaway, Kim Johnson, Sarah Truax (third row) Coach Haas, Kelly Jansen, Heidi Fen­ ner, Sofia Eriksson, Shelly Buckout, Brenda Campbell, Amy Phillips, Danielle Arias, coach Anson. 520 E. Railroad, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-2909 Oat ef Tewa imOOSSOOM Bob's , Grill & Restaurant Stack Agency 128 W. Mill Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-9568 Hodges Jewelry 128 Court St., Hastings 122 W. State Street Downtown Hastings Phone 945-5110 Phone 945-2963 Outside Hastings Phone 1-800-875-2525 Hastings Wrecftsr Service 139 E. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 100.1 FM Phom 945-9022 Century 21 Czinder Realty Haynes Plumbing Supply Company 490 S. Middleville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 2166 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phom 945-3426 Phom 949-8199 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 Giris track team seeking improvement Pat Murphy is going to find out exactly how important depth is this season. Murphy's Hastings girls track team has 11 lettermen back from a 3-5 record and fourth place Twin Valley finish. “We'll have a good runner or two in each event." admits Murphy. “We always strive to improve over the season. We lost some good runners, but as a team we will have to go out each meet and be strong." Heading the list of returnees are two seniors in Katy Peterson in the 400 and 3200 relay and Lin James in the 300 meter hurdles and 100 meter high hurdles. Other returnees are Jenny Balderson in the high jump. Candi Sarver in the discus. Carrie Schneider in the 100 and 200, Christina Solmes in the 800. Maty Sweetland in the 100 meter high hurdles, Becky Wolff in lhe shot and discus. Kym Langford. Sarah Hawkins and Christy Spindler in the distance and Vikki Boggus in the shot and discus. Murphy likes Sturgis and its depth as the Twin Valley frontrunner. Marshall is wellbalanced while Hillsdale should be strong in the distances and field events. Coldwater should also be strong in the distances. “The conference should be close as most teams had young squads last year and each should improve with experience." Murphy says. ' Free fishing weekend plans announced Lady godets on the spring team at Hastings High School Include (front row, from left) Jenny Johnson, Julie Dukes, Mindy Frey, Jen Chase, Ashley Cole, Kelli Cruttenden, (back row) Angelo Cooktn, Kerry Begg. Jackie Longstreet, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Toni Martinez. Krissy Javor. Missing are Jessica King, Jennie Komstadt and Lisa Smith. Four letterman to help golf team improve on 14-2 mark? It’s lough to improve on a 14*2 mark. But h's possible. Hastings* golf team has four lettermen back from a team which finished second behind Lakeview in the Twin Valley. Coach Gordon Cole isn’t underestimating his team’s chances of bettering last year’s team which finished runnerup in the regionals and ninth in the state. “Wc have experienced golfers back who had a good year.'* he says. “All of them are good students and dependable and helpful to their teammales.” Heading the list of returnees are three seniors in Kerry Begg. Jackie Longstreet and Jennifer Chase. Sophomore Angelle Cooklin is the other letterman back. Cole says his team needs depth behind his four lettermen. “We have to develop two more golfers to play in the Twin Valley matches," Cole says. “Six players from each school will participate.’' Cole says Sturgis will begin the season as the league favorites. “But they need to develop two more girls for the league cham­ pionship matches too,” he says. He says the league will again be strong. Last year three Twin Valley teams. Sturgis. Harper Creek and the Saxons, qualified for the state. “1 believe we will have a fine, competitive season again this year,” Cole says. [Sports ] Mid'Michigan Karate Championships held April 28 The Mid-Michigan Open Karate Cham­ ptomhips will be held Saturday, April 28 at Hastings High School. Registration is at 10 a.m. with elimination bouts at noon and Nack belts at 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Hastings Karate Chib. The entry fee for one event is SIS with two and three events S18. Categories include spar­ ring. forms and weapons. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. “Great Outdoors “ Now On Sale - NAPA’s most popular Lawn and Garden Tractor Battery! #8221 • Sizes to fit most garden tractors • Pre-filled and fully charged. $21.95 (With trade - offer good while supply lasts) Marine RV Batteries “The Commander’s Edge ” NAPA’s Powerhouse, featur­ ing both Starting and Deep Cycle in one battery Plus individual starting and deep cycle batteries for all your marine and RV needs. Central Auto Parts 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings 616-945-3421 Because there are no unimportant parts?' A free fishing information packet is available from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to assist groups planning fishing events during Michigan's fifth annual Free Fishing Weekend (no license required), June ^-10. and National Fishing Week. June 4-10. The packet contains fishing promotion and support materials, a “how-to” guide to plann­ ing a fishing event, and lists a fishing promo­ tion items offered by groups supporting Na­ tional Fishing Week and free fishing days, scheduled in 35 stales this year. “Last year, thousands of Michigan residents and nonresidents experienced the fun of fishing Michigan at 45 Free Fishing Weekend clinics and derbies, statewide." said DNR Director David Hales. “Thai’s the spirit of this weekend, passing on fishing fun. skills and ethics to new anglers, and its' reflected in lhe growing numbers of free fishing events held each year." The free fishing information packets are available to fishing event sponsors by writing DNR Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 30028. Lansing. 48909. or calling 517-373-1280. Groups that would like their free fishing event publicized in a statewide DNR news release of Free Fishing Weekend activities, should contact the DNR Office of Public In­ formation at 517-373-1214 no later than May Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend, held an­ nually in June in conjunction with National Fishing Week — allows residents and outstate visitors to fish Michigan's inland and Great Lakes without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. For more information on lhe weekend, call the DNR Fisheries Division : at 517-373-1280. \ Hastings mens softball meeting set for April 22 A meeting for all teams interested in play­ ing in the Hastings Mens Softball Association will be held Sunday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. al Riverbend Golf Course. Any team wishing to play in lhe league in 1990 must be represented at the meeting. Barry SEV shows 10 percent increase A 10.08 percent increase in the overall equalized value of Barry County's real and personal property is projected over last year in a preliminary 1990 report presented Tuesday by Equalization Director Barbara Moss. Information was not yet available from Irv­ ing. Maple Grove, Orangeville. Prairieville and Thornapple townships so estimates were used to calculate the preliminary report, Moss said. “The 10 percent increase may be more or less when the others report," Moss said. That estimated report totals $595,354,060 in real and personal property. Last year, the county's State Equalized Valuation was $540,816,000. Also on Tuesday, the county board received a letter protesting lhe agricultural appraisal studies compiled by the county's Equalization Department staff for Irving, Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships. “We wish to vigorously oppose the ap­ praisal of wood lots and pasture land at $800 per acre which is considerably higher than the Equalization's estimate of tillable land," the letter said. It was signed by Irving Supervisor Milton Buehler. Thomapple Supervisor Donald Boysen and Yankee Springs Super­ visor G. David VanElst. They said those parcels are apparently be­ ing appraised as potential development, “disregarding the fact that trees are a growing crop that takes a lifetime to produce a marketable crop." They also said those parcels are included in the state’s Farm Preservation Program and “cannot be developed.” The three have requested a meeting with the county's Equalization Committee before the board adopts the Equalization Report. Regarding the preliminary overall county report, commissioners P. Richard Dean and Rae M. Hoare said they were concerned with the increase. “That’s quite a jump," Hoare said. “It’s got to come to an end one of these days. They have to find a different way to fund schools. This year's girts track team al Hastings High School is made up of first row. from left) Kathy Vos, Sarah Hawkins. Christy Sp ndler, Chns Solmes, Katy Peterson, Lin James, Jenny Balderson, Mary Sweetland, Carrie Schneider (second row) Sandra Hall, Tammi Koetje. Becky Wolff, Rachel Haas, Wendy Tokarski, Kelly Casey, Chelsea Adams. Jody Stafford (third row) Kely Scott. Amyr Gordon, Lm Ann Thurber, Kris McCall. Michelle Wilbur, Ta.. ara Willard, vunu. Candi oa..m, Sarver. Kym Langford, (fourth row) Coach Karl Schwartz, Gloria Johnson, -----------...... ■ Gary Anne Endsley, Nicole Belson, _ Renee _ Royer and. Coach hrinakas. Bowling results Thunday Angris Sret.no-, 77-47; McDonald', II 72-32; Barry Co. 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Johnson 156; S. Brimmer 171. M* Sarian B Garnet- N. Wilson 205-525; C. Scobey 172459; R. Kuenwel 176466; N. Muna 150424; M. Brimmer 155453; C. Stuart 171471; B. Seaton 154419; R. Martin 110-310. Sandbaggen 74H45W; Holy Bollen 7344-4644; Pin Buaaen 6544-5814; GsaRrrkmera 65-55; We Don’t Cm 65-55; Die Hards 6444-5944; Alley Cals 63-57; Really Rotten, 63-57; Chug-s lug, 5944-3644; Horner Crew 59-57; Married w/Childrea 59-61; Greenbacks 5744-6244; Get Alrnu Gang 57-63; Middelakers 5544-6444; Ogdenhes 55-65; Thunderdogs 5144-6844; Waaderen 4944-7044; Misfits 4244-7744. Waaua's High Guam A Sarian: B. Seger 152; V. Goodenough 152; R Davis 169; L. Begerow 142; R. Prior 179; P. Lake 1(2; D. Kelley 194-527; B. Moody 202-529; D. Snyder 204-519; J. Ogden 192; C. Allen 203; M. Snyder 200-554; C. Wilcoa 174-500; B. Behrndl 177; V. Miller 166; M. Coon 130. Maa’s High Games • Series: M. Seger 191; S. Davis 190; D. Snyder 193; R Swift 189; J. Woodard 190-515; M. Tilley 181; B. Lake 185-532; D. Wetarh 205-560; R. LWe 185; G. Snyder 176-508; R. Snyder 181; R. Bowman 186-527; G. Williams 188-533; E. Behrndt 1(1-507; G. Steele 197: M. Snyder 202-560 a*1- Riraua Andrus of Hastings 66-54; Superior Seafoods 66-50; Deweys Auto Body 6344-5244; Pioneer Apartments 62-54; Miller Carpets 62-54; Cinder Drags 62-54; Frienda ‘J'4**- MiBer Ko* Earn 59-57; Sir N Her 59-57; Michelob 53-63; Ferrell Ges 53-63; Hartings Bowl 5144-6844; Ginbada 51-65; Music Center 51-65. High Game, and Serm -L Kelley 1(7 p Witarn 158. LHrn 173; R. S.IB; B. Vragtadewey 198-335; D. Kelley 1(2; K. Palmer 176; D. Burghdoff 169; F. Srimehw 16(; B. Cramer 140; D. James 161; S Smdi 153; W. Maia 161; S. Nash 155; F. Kam 164; M. Mom 176; M Ellaworth I78-M0; L Ogdre 163; S. Hanfind 193-556; F. Oirrbuh 177; B. Eckert 169; L Banum 193; P. Savder 174. YMCA adult floor hockey winners announced Ths Renegades, who clinched the league title In the first season of Hastings YMCA adult floor hockey with an 8-0 rec­ ord are (front row, from left) Scott DePew, Ed Maurer, Jed Nelsen, (back row) Teresa Heide, Roger Stowe, John Surrat, Tom Maurer, Randy Nelsen and Kathy Scott. The team scored 62 goals with 21 goals scored against them. Ed Maurer led the league in goals scored with 17, lotowed closely by Nick Carter ol lhe Avengers, who scored 16. Call...948-8051 to have the BANNER sent to your home EACH WEEK! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 — Page 13 Welborn to seek another term in Michigan Senate State Senator Jack Welborn (R-Parchment) has announced that he will setic re-election to hii 13<h District seat, which represents Bany, Ionia, Kalamazoo and Moatcalm counties. There had been some speculation that Welborn would not seek another term because of recent health problem!. He suffered a mild heart attack last summer and underwent bypass surgery in December. The senator plans to make a formal announcement of his candidacy May 11. In a letter last week to newspapers and broadcasters in the district, Welborn wrote: "A lot of people have been asking me if I’m going to run for re-election. Frankly, I feel obliged io announce my intentions. "My message is, I will run. I*ve accomplished a lot, but too much remains to be done to hang it up now." Welborn likely will face Democratic • challenger Ed LaForge, a longtime Kalamazoo City Council Member, ia the November general election for the 13th District seat, which represents the city of Kalamazoo and Bany, Ionia aad Montcalm counties. A resident of Cooper Township just outside of Kalamazoo. Welborn began his career in public service in 1967 as Cooper Township Supervisor. He was elected to dm State House of Representatives ia 1972 aad two years later won a special electioa lo fill Jack Weibom the 21st District State Senate seat held by the late Anthony Stamm. He was returned to that office for two more full terms. In 1982, he left the Senate to campaign for the Republican nominarioa for governor, but he lost in the primary to Richard Headlee. Welborn had a three-year layoff from politics, from 1982 to 1985, aad worked to SuffWriitr The judicial liea that join the Barry and Eaton county circuit court, into one unit are about to be loosened, according io a local legislator. Slate Rep. Robert Bender Mid Gov. Jane, Blanchard is expected thi, week to aign into law a bill splitting Michigan’s 5th Circuit Court into two separate circuita. At Monday’* Legislative Coffee in Hast­ ings. Bender uid the bill, approved laat week in the State Senate, haa been lent to the governor for his approval. The State House passed the measure several month, ago The new Sth Circuit Court in Bany County will have one judge elected only by Barry voter,, while the newly named 56th ■ Circuit Court fn Eaton County will have two judges selected by the electorate in Eaton County. Circuit judge, Richard M. Shuster and Thomas S. Exeland now are elected by residents in both counties to serve on the combined Sih circuit bench. The judges hold court each week in Charlotte, but each alter* nates weeks in Hastings. The new measure will take effect after the 1990 election, when a new judge is sealed in January 1991. The process to divide the two-county court News Briefs Lakewood school official retiring Lakewood Public Schools Ad­ ministrative Assistant Roger Buxton will retire June 30 after serving the district for nearly 40 yean. Buxton bad worked in the schools as a teacher and principal before he became administrative assistant in 1977, He served as a principal for 19 years. Last December, William Eckstrom, superintendent al Lakewood Schools for the past 30 years, also stepped down. And Athletic Director Roger Eggers will retire at the end of this year, after serv­ ing the district as a coach and AD for more than 30 years. slon ond other regulatory lows. (2) There shall be no Iniorvpllon of service to subscribers unless caused by an Act of God. acts of third parties over whom Grontee has no control. or any other act or event over which Grontee has no control. In the event of a strike by Grantee's employees. Grantee shall if possible continue to transmit all broadcast signals with availobto supervisory personnel. Grontee shall provide a uniform, strong signal, free from distortion and in­ terference. and shall make avoi table at least one shared channel for focal origination. H Is understood that the Grantee Is not responsible tor providing the actual focal originators equipment ter the shared local origination channel. At time as the available time on the shared channel is common council March 26. 1900 Common Council me» in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. March 26, 1990. at 7:30 p.m. after reasonable notice, in conformity with oH ap­ plicable statutory regulations. The notice, in addi­ tion to complying with any other applicable statutory requirement, shall state the time, place and issues Involved and opportunity shall be af­ forded all parties to present evidence and arguments with respect thereto. The Township Supervisor and Board may prepare a written report disposing of said complaint ond an official record which shall Include testimony ond exhibits in each contested matter shall bo mode, but It shall not bo necessary to transcribe mochonciolly recorded testimony or shorthand notes unless re- Mayor Gray presiding. Present at rail call: Spencer. Wotson. While. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Walton. Jasporse. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the (#13 to read "applying tor the interim portion for mrorear") Yoos: All. Abre- -- -----Invoices road: .41.204.29 East Jordan Iron Works...... Monotron............................... ....97AM Self Insured Risk Services. .4 J01.39 Game Time............................ ..1,363.00 Michigan Mice Equip. Co. endure for notice ond hearing in contested mattors. The decision of the Township Board shall be ImuWictoni to sorvico the requests origination, the Grantee sholl moke one fuH chan­ nel available far focal origination. (3) Grantoo shall provide, without charge, one TV/ltodio Outlet to each Township public building pfroooted wHk flndtagB. MM. WaWOO. SpMKM. AtaMrt: Hon*. Cowtad. The Grantee aholl not. oa to .a vice facHltioo. rules, regulation.* Design atod Training Fund with proper budget odtassmerrt to flOI-301-BM. Tone: Spencer. Wotaon. White. Brower, Campball. Cuoack. Walton. outlet to Township Holl. H additional outteto ore required at any of the said tocottona. the Grantee aholl tostert acme at the coot of time ond dealer lais exceed 10 (4) The franchise shall . . .*__ t_____ . provide a toll-free ..---- ---------- . __u quoMfcottom. and ouch avidanca oa wbmlttod haa boon rovtowod and approved by lhe Township pur• chtoo to terminated or conceited by the Township Board by the reason of the Grantee's default, os provided in Section 20 of thia Franchise. the _ -L-ll *____ U— --- J —Al__ X— - CorrWd. MomNm. OwO*~~U«*M*w***.T*wm>u, located in the Township. The purchase price for the System shall bo Ms then fair market value as deter­ mined by obtaining three valuations through throe (a) The system shall transmit or distribute signals without causing abjoctionablo crymedulaHon m the cabtos or interforlnj| with other electrical or otoctronic networks or with the recap- nocHon wMi **d» 4*touh, twnUnotlon or coneoflo- the insurance business. He returned to public service to 1985 after the death of his brother. Bob. He was elected to fill his brother's unexpired term to the Senate and won a full term to 1986. Bany/Eaton Circuit Court to be split into two units by Jett Kacinurciyk CMANTUI TOWNSMP OF WAITINGS AN ORDINANCE TO GBANT AND REGULATE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO NORTH STAR CABLEViSlON. INC.. TO ERECT. OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CATV SYSTEM WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSNT OF HASTINGS. THE CHAPTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1. FmmMm and Tarns of FroarMaa North Star Coblevision. Inc.. 3250 Van Wagoner Avenue. Fremont, Michigan 49412. (hereinafter referred to as •'Grantoo") is hereby granted the right, franchise and authority for a period al 15 years, to construct, operate ond maintain a cable television system (hereinafter referred to as "System") over, under, upon ond within Sections 3, 4, 9, 6, 9 and 10 of the Charter Township of Hastings (hereinafter referred ta as "Township") Including the right, franchise ond authority to con­ struct. operate, repair, replace and maintain aver, moot necessary for such System, subject to the conditions and restrictions as as hereinafter pro­ vided. Renewal of this franchise shall bo for a period of ton (10) years In the discrollon of the Township Board If the Board shall find that Grantee or Hs Successors remain qualified to ■psrato the cable communications system and have presided past service In compliance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance and any other appitoable laws, ordinances ond regulations. think it’s too early to begin the campaign because 1 have a lot of legislative business id complete before I get bogged down in the quagmire of partisan politics. "However, in fairness to lhe many people who have written, called or talked to me personally, urging me to seek re-election, I . Legal Notices began two years ago when lhe Legislature approved a bill to elect a third judge to the Bany/Eaton Circuit Court. The election for the new judge was scheduled for November 1990. "The backlog of cases became pretty severe and pretty extensive," Beader said. Because Eaton County has approximately two-thirds of the county*! populations, legis­ lation was introduced to split the circuits, with two judges in one county and one in the "Wereasoned with that qrift. why not have one judge in Bury County and two in Eaton County," Bender said. "With that population division, it was possible Bany County would never get to select its own judge." The Sure House approved lhe measure several months ago and sent it on to the State Senate, where it was held up because of fail Include, without Hmlfotion. any payment by the Township pursuant to a resolution of the Township Board authorising or directing another person to operate the System for a temporary System during such period. (2) Upon lha termination or cancellation by the Township or upon the expiration of this Franchise, the Township may direct the Grantee to operate the System tor lha Township tor a period not to ex­ ceed 6 months and the Grantoo agrees to comply with such direction. The Township shall pay the Grantee all reasonable and necessary costs incur- unopposed for the post Maple Syrup Festival looms Vermontville residents are getting ready for lhe 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival, which will take place Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29. The theme of this year’s celebration wifi be “Fiction and Fantasy for 50 Years.” The Grand Parade, a talent show, an enleftainment program, arts and crafts. the Townahlp. Ha offtoera. boarda, com­ agents and omptoyeoa, from any and all b* prorawd boo th* Grouw* Ml **ph <o *o HUM Coonortoo- The Franchise shall bo non-eskislve and shall neHher restrict the Township Board In the exercise of Ws regulatory power nor prevent H from gran­ ting any other cable television systom franchise. Section 4. Tknnelar olPMMea. Grantoo shall not sell, transfer, assign or sublet this Franchise without the prior approval of the Township by resolution; provided however, that the Township shall not unreasonably withhold Ms approval, ft is the Intention of the Township ta owrvd this Franchise to lhe Grantoo and tor Grantoo to own. operate, devolop ond control the a procedural matter. The House attached it to another bill pre­ viously approved there and sent it to the Sen­ ate in a different form. Pie Senate approved the bill Thursday and sent it to the governor for final approval. Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking declared his candidacy earlier this year for the new judgeship. He presently is R-avw ihro* **n*M (9«) oi «MM MoMtocM dore ol Mio frondMo; ond within 11 Mi in M»M on »w forowdnn rorotnKHon Mboddo H M. dolo, upon dm y*dll*d dm. lo co,M W on Aaol God. Arnot Abd pordo. ovor a m *__ ___ ____ *----» -»-*l--------- «W omy uiiw* v* - — —— ------------ -- Iho oftecttvo dote of »hi» Fror»chl»« ond over wWch (3) Workmen s Compensation Insurance as prortdodby*otowocf*eStateclMkMgen. (4) Automobile Insurance with limits of not lees than B300.000.00 of public liability covorogaand eteomobllo property damage insurance wMh a limit of not less that 9300,000.00 covering oil CUIIIIOMOO. VOOO: CoufX (1) The Grantee Shan contract a CATV system _Nd< Ml Im* * C*P«I<» "* » <«*H MMy-M (I) All transmission and distribution rtructuros. ••■"* r- — ----- ------------------, , lerforence with the rights or reasonable conve­ nience of property owners who adjoin any of the said streets, oltoys or other public ways and places, and not to Interfere with existing installoT. _____ A. —«l . Mi TiMMwatila (MTho Grantoo shall carry on Its system the signal of any authorised and operating Barry Cow»ftllrtilam tetovision broadcast station and shall ’’• . * **.. 4...-J--.. -r-ir ir *iH**ii •Uta#? botte. commorctoi or education, now existtoB * uusrrtfv licensed with transmitter todlfties within public utilities are ptoced underground either now er in the future, the Grantee shall place Hs cabtos ttefaufi character of oil foclllttee coratructed. Including llh..T», OOM. driveway or other surfacing, SZJtamm ol Mo KC. Th. Groom. ote>Ml* . i___ <•«_____ ----- 1 --»— * — 1- r ■*■ . which to eubrtterttai *"***? * ig hereto ehoB prom Ca the « dta, dl*twb*d. In on, IM Mr MM Ml bo ouMoa M Mo oraoMom ol locHon 4 will imke up the festival this year, as wefi as peacakes and, of course, maple syrup. Also featured this year will be at least 2- -< the 50 Maple Syrup Queens t hough the years. Diabetes group Peanock Hcwpiul s Diabetes Support Group will meet Wednesday. April 18, M 7:30 a m. Jean Story, Felpousch Consumer Con­ sultant, will present helpful hints for smarter shopping in the grocery store. There will be a $2 charge to cover the com of breakfast. Preregister by calling Ml enable notice by the Township, s and relocate Its polos, wires, xrnd conduits, manholes and other (4) The Grantee shall not ptoco poles, conduits or other fixtures above or below ground whore the same wiH Interfere with any gas. electric, tel s ph on a fixtures, water hydrant or other utility. ond all such pates, conduits ar other fixtures ptoc>■> M— *---- -------------- r (5) The Grantee choll. on request of any person .Z .. ■------------- '* I--* —U L., ’* - ^nooin-nln Grantee's public access equipment. The Grantee shall provide, through ts .i-n'num instruction and ussiitanre to mJSSTi th. uro of eabto carting fadlitta. and "^flUpon request, Grantoo shall provide with 4S days and without Installation and monthly sorvico any ond ell clcdrwo. M A taaM ~<*l* <•>*.** I" wAk* *• GraM*'. M^k* M. «• «tu*IH I" *M*I A. Ilm* *i M* «»•“■ I" M. »• o' dry*, questing the same, and tho Grantoo shall bo given _ ■ - — ■* — k**H***« m4Sm*wa nArlfA to amnoe municipal, governmental ond school bulldtoga. MM** Crnm* .»»« ml dtaM «"»'>" ol oobocrMl 948-3125. (6) The Grontee aholl hove the authority to trim any trow upon ond overhanging the streets, alleys, sidewalks ond public ptaces of the _ ’ *.._____*—------------- * *Km kmukm dbf irffl Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Caff 948-8051 JTWe* TWTW AAA..I-T, ... —. —• —......... -cablos of the Grantoo. except that ot the option of the Township, such trimming may bo done by It or under its supervision and direction, ot the expense of the Grantee. Said expense shall be the Townships direct labor cost Including fringe benefits of personnel while performing such trim­ ming. The Grantoo shall reimburse the Township (I) The Systom shall be engineered, installed, maintained, operated and equipped so as to al times meet the technical standards o'/ the Federal Communications Commission including spoeillcotions tor frequency boundaries, visual carriers, frequency levels, aural carrier frequency levels, channel frequency response, terminal isolation and system radiation, ond all other standards (I) The Grantee sholl Install, maintain and operate Its system In accordance with the highest standards of the art and render efficient service in accordance with such rules and regulations as pro* mulgated by the Federal Communications Commii- i that, at the time that isring cwv. — ■— » ~ _i.i. reosonabto construction charge and roosonwo the Qty ■UU 0T "r --------- —fc**.W*M*l*r>J.IM.>V**;^ , White. Brower. Campbell. Cusack. Worton. (6) Upon termination of sorvico to any subscriber, the Grantee shah promptly remove dl of Its fcclUtles and equipment from the premises ot such subscriber upon the subscriber s written re­ quest without charge. Section 12. CaMgMMa* ___ Any person who has a comptaint tty Groctro is not operating or maintaining the cobio television system In accordance with the applicabta provi stent of this Franchise or has a complaint regar­ ding the quality of sorvico. equipment malfunction and similar matters provided by Grantoo. shall register such eomptalnf with Grantee. Grantro shall formulate a policy tor the handling of com­ plaints. In the ovum any complaint Is net resolved directly with Grantee, then such panan may register such complaint with the Towhship SupmVisor. The Township Supervisor shall Investigcte such complaint ond may. If doomed ryosraqr. prepare a report t* the Tcwnihip Board tor disposition. In any contested matter all party shall be afforded on opportunity for a hearing Thio Ordinance sholl bo in full force and effect hastwcs chakth towhshm ndwd C. Thom*.. Juanita A. Slocum, Clerk MOUTH STAB CABLEVISION, INC. *■ maT iSST*• was adopted by the Township Board of the Hotlines Cha^-i Township of Hastings. Michigan, inpu^c session on the 9th day of A~*I 19W Juoilta A. Slocum, Township Clerk None. Carried. , Mavar Gray read a proclamation for rrarwum Campbell who is retiring from the oftor being a volunteer he Thursday. March 29. 1990 will be Frank Campbell ______ __ Mary tou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vkkory. City Clerk bv Uwncw to (4ZIJ) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 12. 1990 Michigan has 77 of Nation’s biggest trees by Kathleen Scott and The Associated Press For 25 years, a bebb oak tree in Kalamazoo County’s portion of Ft. Custer has ranked as the largest bebb oak in the nation. And it wasn't dethroned this year The American Forestry Association's 1990 National Register of Big Trees lists more than 850 species. Sevety-scvcn of them are in Michigan. "I take satisfaction that we have so many of lhe champions in Michigan,” said Daniel Keathley, a forestry professor at Michigan Slate University. "It shows lhe quality and realth and diversity of natural resources we have." The bebb oak, champion since January of 1972 measured 12 feet in circumference at breast height, or 4 1/2 feet. It's 88 feet tall, and has a crown that spans 108 feet, and has likely grown since it's initial measurement a quarter of a century ago. A Barry County tree had the lofty distinction of being lhe largest shadbush, serviceberry or Juneberry tree, in the nation for four years. That specimen, on property owned by Kensinger and Alice Jones in Baltimore Township and having a girth of 78 inches, was quietly dethroned with a letter from the AFS in 1987. Trees included on this year’s register — first published in 1945 with 228 listings — are judged by their height, trunk circumfer* cnce and average crown spread. They receive points for each category. "America's living landmarks are an invalu­ able part of our nation's natural heritage," said Deborah Gangloff, coordinator of the association's Big Tree program. Among those listed: Marquette's 201-foot eastern white pine; Cass County's 131-foot green ash; Watersmeet's 154-fool red pine; Cass County's 137-foot billernut hickory; Grosse He's 144-foot swamp white oak; Oakland County's 41-foot prairie crab apple; Ontanogon County's 109-foot quaking aspen; Lenawee County's 113-foot thornless honey locust; and Clinton's 47-foot pussy willow. "When I see an unusual size tree, I stop and measure it," said Paul Thompson, a re­ searcher at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills and state Big Tree coordi­ nator who nominated many of Michigan's entries. Thompson said some trees lose their status over the years. "We had one of the largest hackberry trees near Grand Rapids blown down in a storm," he said. "Unfortunately these trees are taller than the others around them," making them more vulnerable to wind. Some Michigan residents who are convinc­ ed their trees are the biggest also submit nominations. "Out of curiosity we measured the shadow one day and proceeded from there," said Doloros Meisterheim of Cass County's Sister Lake. Her hunch proved correct She and her husband, Richard, found the nation's biggest green ash, measuring in at 131 feet tall and 242 inches in circumference. The AFS' Gangloff said she relies on people to send in nominations for Big Tree distinction. And she encourages anyone with a hunch that a tree they know could contend should contact her office. For information on how to measure and nominate trees, write The American Forestry Association, P.O. Box 2000, Washington D.C., 20013. rrrrTTTvrrrrrrrrTTTTTTTTriTrrTTTrTrTrrrr< i The ; : Power & The Glory i Experiencing The Risen Lord Directed by Shelly Bauman • I : Friday, April 13 • 7:00 p.m. : : Sunday, April 15 j ■ Continental Breakfast . . . .9-10 a.m. ■ ; Worship Service.............. 10:15 a.m. ; j Easter Cantata...................6:00 p.m. : ■ Victory Lane Assembly of God • ■ » - WELCOME 2 Miles South of Delton on M-43 ■ • riiitiiiiniitnnii»iiiiiiHttiitiHU.O More than 15 protestors, claiming the animals lead dreary lives and pose a threat to humans, picketed the exotic animal auction held in Lake Odessa last weekend. Young buffalos were among the exotic animals on the auction block at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction last weekend. Exotic animal auction draws activists’ protest by Sbefty Suber SuffWnur LAKE ODESSA - The fourth exotic animal sale held by the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Friday and Saturday drew fire from animal rights activists and coverage from news agencies from as far away as Detroit. The bi-annual sate is the only such auction in Michigan and it is getting widespread atten­ tion from groups claiming that caging and owning wild animals is harmful both to the animal aad its corner. “Our concern is with the danger to the peo­ ple who are buying die dangerous animals, such as bears, cougars, wolves and bobcats for pets,'' said Sandy Carlton of the Kent County Humane Society, who organized a two-day picket of the sale after seeing a classified advertisement of the auction in the Grand Rapids Press. “These people can have good intentions, but they may have no funds to properly care for the animals and their neighbors may be unware that there is a dangerous animal living next door," she said. Signs waved by the nearly 15 pteketers bore such messages as “Exotic pets lead dreary lives", “I oppose exotic animal captivity" and “Wild animals are not pets." But auction co-owner Vem Lettinga said there were no bears, cougars, wolves or bob­ cats on the premises during the sate, though there have been in the past. “We used to have them, but they have been outlawed since our last sale," held Oct. 6-7, 1989, he said. Last weekend's auction was approved by Michigan Department of Natural Resources and United States Department Agriculture in­ spectors on the grounds, Lettinga said. “The cages are clean, the animals are well taken care of and they are properly handled by people," he said. “We don’t abuse animals." Species on hand included pygmy goats, potbellied pigs, young buffalos, an ostrich, donkeys, deer and llamas. Previous sates have included kangaroos, porcupines, foxes, lion cubs, mink, hedgehogs, emus and tarantulas. Auction officials have to report to stale agencies the names of people who buy pro­ tected species. The buyers then have a certain time span in which to apply for a permit. The DNR also inspects the owners proper­ ty, Lettinga said. Picketing in from of lhe Tupper Lake Street auction barns and news coverage by Channel 2 of Detroit, said lettinga, had contributed to a substantial drop bi the number of animals and sellers at the sate, though he said buyer participation was good. Carlton said another motive behind the picketing was to draw attention to Bill 5285 under consideration in the state House Agricultural subcommittee, chaired by Kay Hart. The Bill, she said, would ban possession of bears, wildcats and wolves, as well as hybrids, by private owners. “We feel it's important, not only for added protection to the animal but to the general public," Carlton said. Widespread concern by activists was spark­ ed after a recent incident where a half wolf and half German Shepard dog kilted a young child. “This is an excellent opportunity to make people aware that there is such a bill being considered.” she said, of lhe auction. “I see what they mean." said Luke Hardy of Napotean. Ohio, who was selling Jacobs sheep Saturday, when he saw the picket litte. “Certain animals are dangerous, but they ought to think about kids that are starving in Africa or abolition. Those are a kN more im­ portant issues. Based on God’s theory, this is America, the land of opportunity. God gave us dominion over the animals." Hardy agreed that “anybody can be an abuser and they should be treated wrong. But there are others here that treat them right." He added that more pit bull dogs are harm­ ing people than wild animals. “Why don’t they do something about that?," Hardy asked. When animals are taken to auctions, they are put in small cages to prevent them from harming themselves, he said. “I support the sates and private ownership of wild animals because where would zoos get their animals if people weren’t raising them?" Thomapple Manor union employees get pay hikes About 90 union employees at Thomapple Manor, an extended medical care facility owned by Barry County, received hourly wage increases, employer-paid pensions and life insurance policies in a new three-year contract. The agreement, ratified April 5 by members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. AFL-CIO, Local 2742, covers nurse aides and housekeeping, laundry and dietary staff. The pay increases for nurse aides are man­ dated by the state, through the Department of Social Services’ Medicaid budget to upgrade the wages of direct care givers in the long­ term care industry, said Thornapple Manor Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld. Likewise, Medicaid payments from the stale to Thomappie Manor are co be increased. COMING SOON I For 1990, the base pay for nurse aides will be increased 25 cents per hour. They also will receive a bonus at the end of lhe year. Ocher union employees will receive a IG-cent, across-the-board increase. In 1991, nurse aides will again receive a 25-cent hourly increase if the state comes through with the increased reimbursement, plus a 4 percent pay hike and a year-ead bonus. If the state does not continue a higher reimbursement rate, the 25-cem raise and bonus will be void and nurse aides will just receive the 4 percent hike, Sommerfeld said. Other union employees will receive a 4 per­ cent increase that year. For 1992, all union employees will get a straight 4 percent across-the-board increaar he said. For the first time, union employees wifi each have a $10,000 group life insurance policy, starting this year. Union employees also will no longer have to contribute their own money to a pennon find, the county will pick up the 3 and ! per­ cent contributions. Calling the pact a “good contract," Som­ merfeld said he believes “both sides came out very well. I’m very pleased.” Negotiations between lhe union and the county's Social Services Board started Jan. 23 and concluded at midnight March 30, one day before the former agreement expired. Kids ... Pixy's Double Bonus Come see the Easter Bunny Save $100 And Get A Boms 10x13, at ... /\£\ । \ Saturday. April 14th and join the fun at the... — 2nd ANNUAL — Easter Egg Hunt on State Street in Hastings STARTS AT NOON Dnwia*. • Gaam • Priam Open 7 days a week till midnight (1 a.m. Fri. & Sat. night) Fwhere Do Turn When Vbur Doctor Says "You need special kcareat home"?j Coming SOON! 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APRIL 17*21 Tues.-Fri. 10-7, Lunch 2-3 Sat., 9-4, Lunch 1-2 JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS j I Price 25* Progress • 1990 • The Annual Business and industry Review Advertising Deadline - Friday, April 20th Ask your J-Ad Representative k or Call 948-8051 < ^Announcing* Home Health Care Insurance Available k Ages 50-84. r An ideawhose^ time has come CalHor details on Home Health Care Policy N001 Leonard Nanzer 948-2990 115 S. Jefferson St. Hastings, Ml 49058 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY ,.O/_ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 — Page 15 Congressman Wolpe talks about legislation with Bany County fanners by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Wolpe said he expects medical and health care to be the major domestic issue of the Staff Writer PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. - Barry County farmers said they are generally better off than they were five years ago. But the drought of 1988 followed by a wet 1989 has hurt pro­ duction in Michigan. Congressman Howard Wolpe talked with area farmers Friday to discuss lhe 1990 Farm Bill introduced in the U.S. Senate last week. The Democratic legislator, who represents the southern half of Barry County, visited the Tom Guthrie Farm near Milo during a swing through lhe area. Dairy farmers said they were concerned with the rising cost of milk and lhe low qual­ ity of roughage available locally. Grain farmers, meanwhile, said the proposed target price supports in the 1990 Farm Bill are too low. Wolpe offered few comments on the farm bill, saying he came to listen to farmer's opinions. Farmers said some are doing better than others, but most are getting by. "Each fanner is so individual, there isn't a lot of comparison with his neighbors," Guthrie said. "Generally fanners are in better shape than they were five years ago." Wolpe agreed, saying the mood among fanners in lhe Third District is more relaxed than it had been in past years. "There was a time when you couldn't have a meeting without a crisis," he joked with the assembled farmers. The 1990 Farm bill will be the basis for ’ the target price section of the massive legislation Congress writes every five years to set agriculture policy. Senate sponsors said the Farm Income and Flexibility Act is necessary to preserve fam­ ily farming, which is the best protection against rising consumer food costs that the government can devise. The legislation, introduced by five Mid­ west senators, is expected to cost about $12 billion annually. But Wolpe said the Bush administration wants to lower the cost of target prices and has recommended spending no more than about $10 billion next year. Target prices are the amounts the govern­ ment sets for wheat, corn, cotton, soybeans and rice. If lhe market price does not reach $359 billion more in taxes than it got back from lhe government, Wolpe said. Michigan came up about $50 billion short during lhe five-year period. “We will never get back dollar for dollar because we are a higher income state, but that differential is unreasonable," he said. "Il's really astounding. It’s a transfer of wealth." Wolpe said he anticipates improving rela­ tions with the Soviet Union and reduced de­ fense spending will benefit programs in the Northeast and Midwest “Clearly the defense need has changed," he said. "You can't talk with a straight face about the Soviet Union invading Europe through the Warsaw Pact nations. It's ludi- crous." The "peace dividend" expected from lower defense spending should be used for economic development in the Northeast and Midwest, he said. "Wc do have lo fight for the peace divi­ dend. It jurt wool come," he said. "The Pen­ tagon was the engine of economic develop­ ment for the Sunbelt. Silicon Valley is where tiie high-tech, aerospace industry is." "Any savings we can get from defense, I don't think there is any higher priority than reducing lhe federal deficit," he said. With 15 percent of lhe federal budget, about $175 billion a year, going to pay in­ terest on the federal deficit. Congress is go­ ing to have to change its spending priorities or raise taxes to curb the deficit "There are no smoke and minors," he said. "No one is facing up to the need for more revenue or lower spending." fait Qnwcil 'Tkx '^untn •nird District Congressman Howard Wolpe attempts to make a point while discussing the federal Farm Bill al the Tom Guthrie farm near Delton Friday afternoon. lhe amount, the government pays the farmer the difference. Despite the billion dollar price tag, Wolpe noled federal farm support amounts to less than one percent of the federal deficit By contrast Social Security makes up 29 percent of lhe budget, defense is 24 percent and inter­ est on the national debt is 15 percent In related agricultural issues, fanners said they agreed with government plans to take endangered wetlands out of production. But they said wetlands fluctuate in Michigan, so the minimum sizes should be determined lo­ cally. Farmers said they generally support a pro­ posal to require farmers to join the crop in­ 1990s. "There are 37 million Americans who don't have health insurance because they aren't poor enough for Medicaid," he said. "1 don’t think we have to go to the British system of surance program as a condition of participat­ ing in other federal farm programs. Widespread participation would keep the premiums low for all, they said. "It’s a common feeling out there that it might be the only way to go," Guthrie said. Farmers told Wolpe the rising cost of health insurance is forcing small fanners to go without coverage. The congressman said progress is being made, but a solution has not been reached. "We made some adjustment last year and we've introduced new legislation to make it whole," he said. "Because it costs lax rev­ enue, it only win be considered ina broad tax issue." government hospitals and doctors, but we have to fill in the gaps." "You get full coverage for going into the hospital, but try and get coverage for preven­ tative health care,* he said. As co-chairman of the bipartisan North­ east-Midwest Coalition in Congress, Wolpe said Michigan and lhe Midwest is not getting its fair share of federal tax dollars. A recent study of federal spending from 1983 to 1988 found the 18-state region paid a/ Hditniu*. Midwest senators take lead in 1990 Farm Bill WASHINGTON (AP) - Five Midwestern senators have introduced legislation for the 1990 farm bill that they said would protect farmers against rising costs of growing food. The bill, dubbed the Farm Income and Flexibility Act, will be the basis for the tar­ get price section of the massive legislation Congress writes every five years to set agri­ culture policy, the five Democratic senators said. The legislation is necessary to preserve family farming, which is the best protection against rising consumer food costs that lhe government can devise, said the group, which consists of Sens. Bob Kerrey and Jim Exon of Nebraska, Tom Daschle of South Dakota, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, and Tom Harkin of Iowa. Kerrey said last week the legislation would cost about $12 billion annually. The Bush administration wants to lower the cost of tar­ get prices and has recommended spending no more than about $10 billion next year. Target prices are the amounts the govern­ ment sets for wheat, corn, cotton, soybeans and rice. If the market price does not reach the amount, the government pays the fanner the difference. Kerrey, who has led the battle against the administration’s target price proposals, said there are three basic reasons why consumers should want the government involved in the farm business. He said government management of sur­ pluses protects against unstable weather con­ ditions, food prices are kept the lowest in the world by a strong government program and at less than the 1 percent of lhe federal budget it’s a bargain. People who live in urban areas have an in­ terest in seeing the family farm preserved as a guard against the higher food prices likely if farms were consolidated, said Mark Ulven, an aide to Daschle. If agricultural production were in the hands of just a few people, food prices would also be under their control, Ulven said. If farmers don’t have lhe government's help in covering their production costs, they might easily go out of business and sell their fanns to a corporation, he said. "U.S. consumers today spend just 10.4 Baucus said the second provision extends lhe Triggered Marketing Loan provision, percent of their disposable income on food, which expired at the beginning of lhe 1990 the lowest level in history and less than con­ crop year. The provision requires the secretary of agriculture to either implement a marketing loan for all program crops or use lhe Export Enhancement Program to achieve the same effect if a satisfactory agricultural trade sumers in any other country," Kerrey said. But the producer's share of each dollar spent on food has dropped lo an all-time low, he said. "In 1988, according to USDA, farmers and spent on food consumed at home," Korey Kid. Conrad said that once inflation was taken into account, net farm income in the 1980s was the lowest it’s been since 1910 when the government started keeping records. "We keep hearing from the administration that the farm crisis is over and farm income is at record levels," said Conrad. "That’s just a bunch of Washington happy talk." Provisions in lhe senators* bill include: •Tying target prices to increased production costs. •Raising loan rates, which help determine market prices, by more than 20 percent next year, and setting a floor on the loan rate for com of $2.10 and for wheat of 52.75. •Raising income support levels on oilseeds, oats and barley to levels comparable with wheat and corn. •Establishing a normal crop acreage base for each farm that is the total of the farm's cunent crop-specific bases, plus the average acreage planted to soybeans during the last five years. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., last week added two provisions to the 1990 farm bill to enhance •’"□rts of U.S. farm products. Tlr j .u builds on a program created in the 19*5 farm bill and which provides funds to private organizations to cany out foreign market development for U.S. farm products, including wheat, cherries, barley, forest prod­ ucts and beef. Shingles • Built-up • Rubber • Flat New Roofs • Re-roofs • Tear-offs • Repairs Branch Roofing Co. 15 Years Experience 623-8268 Under the House dairy program, lhe gov­ ernment would buy up to 7 billion pounds of milk products, at $10.60 per hundred pounds, if they can’t be sold on lhe open market. Farmers who produce more than their share of the government's limit would get a sharply lower amount The key to the legislation is reducing but­ ler production which, because of low con­ sumer demand, is ending up in government warehouses. The Senate has not yet acted on dairy. agreement cannot be reached before next Jan­ uary. Also last week, a U.S. House subcommit­ tee approved a dairy program for the House version of the 1990 Fann Bill. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 10, 1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT MUSIC CENTER, BOOMTOWN SOUND, HASTINGS HOUSE, AND AT THE CONCERT NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community RETAIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES and pteaaant ptaca to work. can be read every week in The Hastings CASHIER •ALUCUDMCS Coupo"W toHMM u , hMMnvemA ao ml ww coupon prampoy fa Oop» MM QUALITY BANNER tJDVMMT MFORMAHON COUPON ■ Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! 1990 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Hastings will receive bids at the office of the Director of Public Services, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan until 10:00 a.m. on April 20,1990 for furnishing and delivery of approximately 7,200 lineal feet of water main pipe and fittings. The bids will be opened and read aloud at the above time and date. Specifications, bld blanks and further Information may be obtained at the above office. The City reserves the right to reject any and all blds and to accept the bid that Is In the best interest of the City of Hastings. Michael C. Klovanlch Director of Public Service, City-------------Phone (days). TIMBER SALE NOTICE The Department of Natural Resources will be offering timber for sale In Allegan, Barry, Cass, and St. Joseph Counties. For further information, contact Allegan State Game Area (673-2430), Barry State Game Area (795-3280), Crane Pond State Game Area (244-5928), or the Plainwell District Office (685-6851). (ovaninga). Do you have___________ prior retail OKpertence? OMwI ______ r______________ I wW accept Ful or Part Timo Emptoyment No No FuM Time Only Part Tima Only ________ DaN (2nd choice)._____ Rteteon(s) applied tor (1st choice). KOUCCTMM High School Name of Last School Attended CoNoge 9 10 11 12 12 3 4 LaaHMte Graduate Location (CNy A State) Degree □We DNo High School □We CoNoge No _____________________ Cotiegs Minor Subject College Major Subject TECHNICAL BUSINESS OR OTHER SCHOOLS ^Date^ Name of Courao Name of School WboQwrao Completed? Date Compteted Wo No Wo No Uat Rrhniaallr Honora. Athletics,School Offices held, etc IMORK — NOTICE — Tn first) Dates Month Wage Company Name & Address From 1b 8 From 1b s From 1b $ From 1b $ Signature Duties/ Roerttone Date Reason for Leaving �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 12, 1990 Search for attachers continues Police Beat Elderly victim in robbery, beating dies by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer KALAMAZOO - An elderly woman who survived a brutal beating and robbery in February at her Thornapple Lake Estates home died Tuesday at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A conclusive cause of death for Minnie Rhodes, 83, was not reached. Final results should lake at least one more week. But authorities will proceed with murder charges if the Final report determines the at­ tack contributed to Rhodes* death. “There has been no determination yet," said Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson, of the Michi­ gan State Police Hastings Post, who attended the autopsy Wednesday morning conducted by Dr. Philip Giesen. "(Giesen) didn't even want to give a pre­ liminary," Anderson said. "He said she was 83. She could have died for any number of reasons." Rhodes will be taken to West Virginia for burial. State Police, meanwhile, continue the search for the three robbers who burst into her mobile home Feb. 15 and stole all the money she had in the world. Rhodes was found several hours after the attack and was treated for cuts and bruises the following day at Pennock Hospital. She later was hospitalized at Borgess because of com­ plications. Rhodes resided at Thornapple Manor for a short time after her release from Borgess. But she returned lo the hospital last week. Police have few leads and are asking for help in locating the three men. "We need any help we can get," Anderson said. "We have developed some leads to a possible vehicle that was used." Police are looking for an older, light col­ ored Chevrolet El Camino. Witnesses said the color appeared to be blue, and the older vehicle was not in good repair. Rhodes was home alone Feb. 15 when the CLASSIFIEDS foree pried open her front door sometime after 11:15 p.m. They demanded money, taking between S175 and S200. ’ One of lhe men hit her repeatedly in the face and upper body and threatened to kill her, Anderson said. Rhodes suffered a black eye that hemorrhaged and bruises on her chin in addition toother facial injuries. One of the men, whom police suspect she may have known, wore a mask during the robbery. The others were not masked. Two of the men actively participated in the robbery. The third watched the crime but look no part, Anderson said. Police said they do not know if the three were local residents. The robbers pulled the telephone wires out of the wall before leaving to prevent her from calling police. Rhodes was afraid to leave the home and was not discovered in the trailer until lhe next day. Police said all of the suspects appeared to be in their 30s and were dressed neatly. One suspect is described as in his late 30s, 6-foot tall, about 180 pounds with wavy, well-groomed hair and a mustache. A second suspect is in his early 30s, 5-foot 9-inches tall, possibly taller, with a medium build and a low-pitched voice. The third suspect, who wore a light-col­ ored, silk stocking mask over his head, ap­ peared to be in his late 30s. The victim de­ scribed him as about 5-foot 8- to 10-inches tall with a heavy build, weighing about 200 pounds. Rhodes told police he had a "vicious" sounding voice that sounded "bigger" than the man. Anderson, who has photograph of Rhodes on his wall across from his desk, said he will not close the case. "I have to look at tins thing every day," he said, referring to the color photo of a digni­ fied, elderly woman with numerous cuts and bruises across her face. "I know I can't do a thing about it," he added. "We're going to need someone to Yess up on this.” Police are asking residents with informa­ tion in the case to call the State Police fott in Hastings. 'Somebody may suddenly remember some­ thing," Anderson said. "Two people saw someone running from her trailer. Maybe someone else will suddenly remember some­ thing." The HASTINGS BANNER — C 311 <616 948-8051 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Albert Vcrlindc, who passed away I year ago April 131h, 1989. Treasured thoughts of one so dear often bring a silent tear, thoughts return to scenes long past, times rolls on but memory ,asU Sadly Missed By His Family IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our son, Daniel Dykstra and his friend David Riddcrikoff who left us so suddenly 15 years ago, April 21, 1975. Wc love and miss them, they’ll never be forgotten. Wc watched as you grew from our baby boy To sixteen years old that very day. Wc watched as you smiled and went away Don’t worry mom and dad I won’t be late. Wc watched as the officer came lo our door Only to tell us you were with us no more. Wc watched as our loved ones and friends came by Giving their sympathy and wondering why. Wc watched as they took you and laid you to rest Only God knows the reason - it must be best. Wc watch as the seasons now come and go Leaving us with memories so precious to hold. Loving remembered by, Mom and Dad Rob, Due and family JoAnnc and Jay Cheryl and family 9.36 ACRES, beautifully wooded with stream, 4 miles north of Mancelona. Remote hunting and camping; many deer, grouse and turkey. $8,000 with $300 down, $100 per month. 11% Land Contract Call Northern Land Company at 616-938-1097. COLLEGE STUDENT WOULD LOVE YOUR KIDS! Experienced mothers helpcr/babysiucr desires full­ time childcare position for the summer. Available mid May thru August. Call 945-5415 after HASTINGS: Humpty Dumpty Co-Op Preschool seeks employ­ ment of a qualified preschool teacher for 1990-91 school year. Must be avail, mornings and afternoons. Please remit resume along with a suggested daily schedule for a 2 hour class to P.O. Box 212, Hastings, MI 49058 by April 25, 1990. IMMEDIATE OPENING: for one part lime teller, 24 hours per week plus nil, CRT and cash handling experience expected. Send resume by 4/17/90 lo Martha, P.O. Box 289, Hastings, Ml 49058. -------- FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie. WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commerical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accesso­ ries. Monthly paymenu low as $18. Cal! today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. Send Mxnoono ■ FISH FOR STOCKING: giant hybrid bluegills. Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largcmouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggb’ Fkh Farm, Ik. 08988 35lh SL, Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. HOLLY FORBES on your cxceVeat school year Lava Mem A Dad EVERYONE! Michael Hass is another year older April 13th. "Happy Birthday Mike”! From the Gang at DAS Machine Repair. NURSE AIDE CLASS • Earn $200 While Training • Bonus paid upon successful completion of class and hiring. Excellent opportunities for individuals who prefer to work 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Call 945-2407 for an interview. Call before April 18th. • Classes Start April 23rd • (Limited Enrollment) Thomapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD., HASTINGS. Mi 49058} (E.O.E.) PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Hastings City is now accepting applications for the position of a part-time parking enforcement officer. Applications may be picked up at the Police Department from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Qualifications will include: a felony-free criminal record with no misdemeanor record for certain crimes: high school diploma or equivalent; good physical condition (considerable walking is required); must be personable and enjoy talking with people. Deadline for accepting applications will be April 20. 1990. 4 p.m - Hasting! City is an Equal Opportunity Employer - ities after the boy told a different baby sitter what had take place about six to eight weeks earlier. Authorities gave the boy a stuffed teddy bear lo demonstrate what had hap­ pened. The boy said the baby sitter told him to take off his pants and lie on his bed. She then touched him between the legs with the device and with her hands. Olejniczak Mid the 14-year-old girl has admitted to the act, but he said she did not appear to understand the seri­ ousness of the offense. Missing car keys load to several crimes BARRY TWP. - Residents who left their keys in a car have had one misfor­ tune after another. An automobile was reported stolen from lhe home, just one week after a burglary at the same residence. Authorities believe the burglar stole a set of car keys in the burglary reported April 3 in the 2400 block of Piter Road. On Monday the burglar returned to the home to take a 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay to enter the home. A purse containing credit cards, bank cards, identification and about $100 in cash was reported missing, together with a watch and a set of gloves. Residents discovered lhe burglary the following morning. The following day, they reported to police that $500 hid been withdrawn from their bank account by the burglar using an automatic bank cart. A resident near the edge of Upper Crooked Lake discovered the woman's purse Sunday lying near Parker and Oak Roads. The following day her silver fourdoor Oldsmobile was stolen from her house during the night Authorities said the car, worth about $2,500, had been locked when it was stolen Monday. Sports card fan lifts two from store PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 GUN LAKE - A 14-y ear-old girl who allegedly sexually assaulted a boy she was baby sitting is facing criminal sexual conduct charges. The matter has been turned over to lhe juvenile division of Barry County Probate Court. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak said the girl touched the sixyear-old boy between his legs with an electric vibrator while babysitting the boy in his home. Authorities said the girl found the de­ vice in lhe boy's mother's bedroom. The victim's mother contacted author­ Olejniczak said the resident left the ve­ hicle parked outside the home April 3 with the keys in the car. During the night, the burglar found foe keys in the car and used a house key An 83-year-old victim in a February robbery and beating near Thomapple Lake died Tuesday at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. State Police continue the search for three men in the attack. Composite drawings (above) of two suspects were made by police. The third man wore a stocking mask during the attack. Authorities are asking anyone with information in the case to contact them at the Hastings Slate Police Post. HASTINGS - A young sports card collector stole two valuable cards Satur­ day from Dug Out Sports Cards, accord­ ing to Hastings Police. The suspect, about 15-yean old, ap­ peared in lhe store at 221 S. Jefferson St Saturday morning asking for a Barry Sanders sports card, said Patrolman Al Stanton. When owner Al Dibell went to the buck of the store, foe teen reached into a display case and removed a 1981 Joe Montana rookie card and a 1986 Jerry Rice. The owner returned to the front with the Saunders card, but lhe teen said he didn’t have any money and left. Dibell discovered the thefts and con­ tacted police. Dibell told police he re­ ceived a phone call hours later from a young mu offering to sell a Joe Mon­ tana card. The Montana card, valued at $250, and the Rice card, priced at $50, were enckwed in plastic. The teen is described as about 15 yean old, 5-foot 6, to 5-foot 7-inches tall, with dark hair and dark eyes. Dibell said his mother drives a beige-colored car resembling a 1973 Chevy Nova. Three Injured In rollover accident VCR-REMOTE, S150. Colored TV, $100. Call after 3pm 948 9236, before 3pm 616-629-4132 leave menage. RUTLAND TWP. - Three motorists were teriotuly injured euly Mortsy moroing la ■ oocer rollover accident on M-37 wen of Harings. Injured were driver David J. Decker, 26. of 207 Robin Road, Middleville; art passenger, Edmund Saldivar, 30, ot 212 Stadium, Middleville; ert Freddie L. Morse, 23. of 10085 Kingsley. Vermontville. AU four were taken to Pennock Hos­ pital by Hastings Ambulance after the CARD OF THANKS Ph. MM051 OPEN POLLINATED SEED: com $23, $26 bushel. Nsd Place, Rt 4, Wapakoneta, OH, 45895 (419) 657-6727. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING And upholstery. Reason­ able rales. April Special: Free deodorization and reduced rates on DuPont Teflon Soil-Slain Rcpelency. Special reduced rates on all volume business. Cail (616) 795-9337. Baby sitter nabbed for sex assault friends md relatives for lhe love­ ly shower of cards, tettm aad notes of cougratalatious and best wishes that we received in honor of our 50th wedding anriverxary. We are fookmg forward In the clan gathering in celebration of lhe event, that will be held 1230 sjb. aeddeat. None Ol the three were wearing aeal belu, raid Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Pon. Trooper, Tim Pennoda art Vance Hoskins laid Decker wu driving south on M-37 at a high ram of speed when he Ion control ot the vehicle near Air­ port Road. The 1984 Ford pickup truck left the right side of lhe road, struck a pon along a driveway art over turned. The truck rolled over across two driveways before coming to ten in te 500 block of M-37. The care remains under inveuigatioa. Appreciatively, Norma and Don Sothart CARD OF THANKS While Lloyd and I were in the hospital, we would like to thank Dr. Brown, Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Delnay aad all their staffs, and to all lhe nonet on the 3rd Floor for their special care. And to the Nurses Aides also. To relatives, friends, neigh­ bors who sent dan, Bowen and plants. Also for their prayers, visits and telephone calk, to Dorothy Wolfe fo taking me io the emergency and staying with me. Our neighbors for plowing our our drive way so we could get out Your kindness will always be remembered, may God Bleu You AU. Lloyd and Alma Goodenough Motorist nabbed for drunk driving after accident WOODLAND TWP. - A Lake Odem driver was arrested for drunken driving after a one-car accident Monday on Martin Road. Richard W. McDaniel, 28, of 1102 Lake­ view Drive, was injured in lhe 8:35 p.m. ac­ cident south of Jordan Road. Barry County Sgt. Tom Hildreth and Deputy Sheriff Mamie Mills said McDaniel was driving north on Martin Road when he CARD OF THANKS I wish lo thank my dear fami­ ly, relatives and friends for the wonderful surprise party for my 90th birthday. It was a surprise! For all the carts, flowers, gifts and for just being there. Il is so nice to know people still care and my wish for you is that you all may reach that goal I love you all. Mrs. Edna Smith a second stump. The car went airborne for 64 feet before crashing to the ground and sliding to a hah. McDaniel, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lake Odessa Ambulance. The accident remains under investigation. MtstiRp Wnmos An organizational meeting for the Hastings Womens Softball League will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 10 at the Fish Hatchery Pavillion. Every team wishing to play in the Hastings league must have a representative at the meeting. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments — MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN — To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD Housing Project for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom apartment pro­ vided. Salary commenserate with ability. Application form and Job Description available at Middleville Housing Com­ mission Office. 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to __ Applications accepted thru Apri' Zuth — Equal Opportunity Employer Banner Progress • 1990 • hit one stump and went on for 24 feet lo hit MftMttoawt 11 a.m. The Hastings left the east edge of the roadway. The 1981 Chevrolet continued for 89 feet, CARD OF THANKS In passing of my husband, Jcny Lynn Christie, I would like io say thanks to all our friends and relatives for lhe true concern and compassion shown in this time of sorrow. I would also like lo thank Bob Williams of Williams Funeral Home, for aU of his help in getting us through this. Also, a special thanks to Pastor Jeff Worden of lhe Hick­ ory Comas Bible Church, for his genuine concern of my children. Kim E. Christie Jason C. Christie Lindsy M. Christie and Family. Coming SOON in A 28-year-oW Lake Odessa driver was injured Monday night after a one-car accident in Woodland Township. Richard W. McDaniel later was arrested for drunken driving after the accident. (Banner photo by Shelly Suiser). The Annual Business and industry Review Advertising Deadline - Friday, April 20th Ask your J-Ad Representative or Call948-8051 Mama's m*U uwtMtS The Parkiason’s Disease Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at Visiting Nurse Ser­ vices, 1401 Cedar, N.E., Grand Rapids. Fred Schmidt will speak on ’’Dreg Interactions and lhe role of contemporary pharmacists.” • NOTICE • Rutland Charter Twp. Notice Is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Town* ship. Zoning and Hanning Commission, will conduct their Second Quarterly 1990 Meeting, April 18, 1990, at 7:30 PM, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, ML On the agenda, is A Special Exception Um Permit request, tabled March 21,1990, to operate a Gravet/ProcessIng/Asphalt Plant, at 1950 W. State Road, the former location of the Consumer Concrete Plant, Heatings, Ml. Also the Rutland Charter Township, Zoning and Hanning Commission had moved In 1989, to Up-Date the Land Use Zoning Map on West State Road. Therefore, Dick Deming, Auto Collision, 2493 W. State Road, and Arens Excavating & Used Cars, 2452 W. Slate Road, Hastings, Ml Zoning Classifications will be reviewed. Site Plans & Legal Descriptions of all the above agenda Items, may be reviewed, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00 AM until Noon. Interested persons desiring to present their views, either verbally, or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard, at the above place and time. Bernard Hammond, Building Administrator Rutland Charter Township ■ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-04-19.pdf c4e526298cb549238452b7cbe974e1e8 PDF Text Text Hastings Rud I uliorary 121 S. Church St. Hastings, (II. 49058 r ' hews Briefs Henry to speak at town meeting Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry, who represents the northern half of Barry County, will have a public “Town Hall” meeting at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Henry is expected to open the meeting by briefy discussing current federal issues and then he will field questions. Some of the issues the congressman will talk about are education reform, the federal budget deficit, Social Security and long-term health care, the environ­ ment and the national bottle bill. The First United Methodist Church Is located at 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. ■ wo people hurt In 5-car pileup School Board mulls getting Channel One . See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 Spring sport teams have cold starts See Stories, Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The . Hastings Banner ______________ THURSDAY, APRIL 19. 1990_____________________________________________________________________________________ PRICE »■ TOUUEia NO. ft ft Storytolling festival slated The Hastings High School Library will sponsor its first “Storytelling Festival” from 7 to 8:30 p.m; Wednes­ day, May 2, at the high school lecture hall. Featured storytellers in the first ses­ sion will be Gary and Jenifer Ivinskas of Hastings and Gary Burton of Battle Creek. The stories will be for young and old alike. Hastings teacher suspended, tenure proceedings starting b, KalMtna Scutl SttfHHlar A Halting, High School teacher wa nupeoded Tuodiy morning after the Board of Garbage service rate hike asked The Haamp City Coaacil Moaday night will dncuu a prapoaal Iran Heatings Sanitary Service to rate rate, for rtaiduaial garbage pickup aervice. The proposal caUa for raaea » go i* from $5 to $7 per month for icaMaacaa with two bag, and from $7.90 to far four bagt. Pickup aervice now ia twice weekly. Hasting, Sanitary Service owner ba Not ha, aaked for the new ran to become effective May 1. The public ii iavitod to attend foe w»tioo April 23 at council chnmbera. Historical Society will meat tonight The Barry County Material Society Win meet al 7:30 Inaighl m the newlyremodeled baaemem.room at the Carton Center Chora at CharttoaParL Nonna Veiderman ef MiddfeviBe, historian, writer, a friend of the society and a former teacher. wiH present a pro­ gram on the Scales Prairie and blockhouse. To reach the newly-renovated meeting room, visitors may follow the lighted sail from the Riverside parking lot to the back of the church and basement door. The public always is welcome to any Historical Society meeting. Match of Dimas Jamborso Sunday The sixth annual March of Dimes Jamboree will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Hastings Mooae Lodge. The annual fund-rahiag event, design­ ed to help fight birth defects, will feature the modem country sounds of Country Harvest as the host band. The theme for die event will be "Let’s dance to help the children walk.” Also performing throughout the after­ noon and evening will be Echo. Free Flight. Jump Street, Montana, LeRoy and the Country Strings, Country Image and the Silvcrtones. Included in the event will be raffles, a grand door prize, bake sales, drawings, pool competition, food and an ap­ pearance by Marty and Jessica Shellenbarger of Hastings. area spokesmen for the March of Dimes. Six jazz bands to play tonight The Hastings High School Instrumen­ tal Music Department is sponsoring a Jazz Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the high school lecture hall. The con­ cert will feature six jazz bands. Bands performing will be the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School Jazz Band. Hastings Eighth Grade Jazz Band, Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band. East Kentwood High School Jazz Band. Hastings High School Jazz Band, and the adult jazz band, called "Les Jazz." There is no admission charge for the concert. Heart Saver CPR class scheduled Pennock Hospital in Hastings will of­ fer an American Heart Association "Heart Saver CRP” class Thursday, May 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. This class is designed to teach the lay person single rescuer CPR and manage­ ment of choking victims. Preregistration is necessary. Oil Pennock Hospital at 948-3125 for more information. AMMomI New Brieb Appear m Fate 13 An open Route will be held April 26 In honor of Robert Sherwooo, chair­ man of National Bank of Hastings. National Bank Chairman Sherwood will retire soon Robert W. Sherwood, chairman of the board of National Bank of Hastings, is retiring from active participation in the bank’s daily operations but will continue with his board responsibilities. An open house will be held in Sherwood’s honor from 1 to4 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the bank. 241 W. Stale St. Sherwood has served on the bank board for the past 26 years. “My association with the National Bank has been the outstanding experience of my life and I have enjoyed the people I have worked with, which includes customers and employees," Sherwood said. He was elected bank president in 1965 and served in that role until last year, when Larry J. Kocnstadt Sr. was named to the post. “I’m comfortable with the transition in the bank because I have, in the past few years, positioned die bank for the future. * ’ Sherwood said. “I’ve the utmost faith in Larry, his employees and the directors to lead this bank to a bright future.” he continued. While Sherwood didn’t outline any specific retirement plans, he said. “I will be free to follow other business interests" as well as personal interests, which include some traveling. He’ll also be serving the banking industry indirectly in a relatively new role. He is shar­ ing his knowledge and experience in the field as he serves as a trustee of The Robert M. Perry School of Banking at Central Michigan University. Sherwood is a past president of the Michigan Bankers Association and a past member of the Leadership Council of the American Bankers Association. He currently Is a board member and ex­ ecutive committee member of the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce. On the local level, Sherwood has been ac­ tive in civic affairs throughout his career. He spent 16 years on the Hastings City Hanning Commission and was treasurer of the Barry County Building Authority for a Educatioa decided Monday night Io am leaure proceediaga agaiaat hin. Charge, againat ecicnce teacher George Hubka ere not being made public, became Hubka rwpirard that all ducasxioa aad cooaideratioaa of the viotatioea be ia doeed eeaeion. raid Superintendent Carl Schoeaael. A 20-year veteran with the diarict. Hubka could loae hia job. la a Wedoaday aftenoon iaerview, lie referred queatiom Io hia anomey who waa aot available for cooutieia. The board wear into doaed aeaafoo during Monday", aeetiag to decide if charge, filed by Schooled aad high achool principal Steven Hubiaoo wunued the am of tenure pmrrotting! That process begins with the filing of charges and is followed by the board’s deci­ sion whether to continue. "In order to avoid any prejudices, just the board met in dosed session,- said Scheessel, who ordinarily joins the board in closed meeting^. . * fa a pre-arranged meeting. Schoessel and Harbison met with Hubka Tuesday morning to suspend him and tell him his rights. ; Hubka's privileges include the right to a Hearing before (he board. The hearing must take place no less than 30 and no more than 45 days after charges are filed, said Schoessel. The board has hired Peter A. Patterson of Miller, Johnson, Snell and Kummiskcy, a Grand Rapids law firm. The closed hearing will be like a regular court trial, said the superintendent, with a court reporter and witnesses who take an oath. He and Harbison will be represented by counsel. Hubka will likewise have opportu­ nity to be represented by an attorney. "Then the board will have the responsibil­ ity to take recommended action, which is dismissal," said frlyinwct. Without giving reason why, board secre­ tary Patricia Endsley announced before the panel went into closed session Monday, that die will abstain from all votes concerning Hubka. President Diane Hoekstra was absent Hired in September 1969, Hubka first taught agriculture in the vocational education department and now trfhex science. Schoessel said he was told that no Hastings teacher has previously gone through tenure proceedings. /■ (MkrBaaaest.• The board gave its final approval to the proposed travel study trip for the Business Professionals of America state winners to participate in the National Leadership Confer­ ence in Minneapolis April 27 to 30. Mary Dawson advises the group and will join qualifiers Nikki Spaulding and Karen Sophia. The Educational Travel Club also received final approval for its proposed trip to Cedar Point, Ohio, May 12 and 13. • Schoessel announced that the budget for the high school operetta is finally in the black. Since the musical program was rein­ stated in the 1983-84 achool year, the budget has had a deficit, he said. Although some bills from thia year's performance of "Grease" still need io be paid, he said the operetta will . have a positive balance. • Norma Lamotte, a teacher currently on leave, was given a one-yen extension of her unpaid leave of absence. Bonny Moody, a custodian at Northeastern, was granted an un­ paid leave of absence from March 19 to April 9. Barbara Schneider, a teacher currently on education leave, and Mary Sonsmith, and adult eduction instructor currently on sick leave, will both return to the district in George Hubka August. Several appointments were made in the board's personnel report for next year, includ­ ing: Elbert Black, high school retail store ad­ visor, Tom Brigham, middle achool athletic director, Joan Bomcrd-Sdroeder, assistant band director; Joseph LaJoye, band director, P&tti LaJoye, choral director; Pat Murphy, high school assistant athletic director; and Ernest Stioqg. director of driver education. • The board made its fourth amendment to the budget this year. Revenue has increased $25,202, primarily through donations, grants and adjustments in categorical state aid, SM BOARD, Pag* 13 time. Sherwood served as president of several local organizations over the years, inchiding the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Hastings Kiwanis Club and Hastings YMCA. He has been a longtime member of the YMCA’s board of directon. Sherwood is a former secretary of the County Republican Committee. Before launching his banking career, he operated the Sherwood Insurance Agency in Hastings. His official retirement date from active par­ ticipation at the bank is June I. Delton School Board seeks millage increase Voters in the Delton Kellogg School District will be asked to approve an additional millage levy of 2.5494 mills for one year and agree to waive the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment in the June 11 annual school election. If the Headlee Amendment goes into effect, the district’s current millage rate would be rolled back because property values in the district have exceeded the rate of inflation. Although this year’s State Equalized Value of the district has not yet been adopted. Superintendent Dean McBeth said county of­ ficials predict that Delton's SEV will exceed the state allowed cost of living increase of 4.8 percent. This will be the fourth time in as many years that the Delton Board of Education has asked voters to waive the tax rollback. Voters have rejected that request for three con­ secutive years. That rejection is part of the reason the board is seeking additional millage. McBeth said. "We’re asking voters to give us what they gave us before, plus one (mill)." he said. The three years of millage rollbacks, due to the Headlee Amendment, has caused the district to lose the equivalent of 1.5494 mills. The additional levy is needed to continue quality programs in the district, McBeth said. The board has had to dip into its savings to make ends meet, he said. Last year, the board had a savings of about $465,000 which has been erroded by about $275,000. McBeth called the situation a Catch 22 when there is a need for borrowing to ease cash flow problems caused by the fact that two-thirds of the property taxes aren’t receiv­ ed by the district until half of the school year is completed. The interest paid on loans reduces funds available for programs, he said. If the June tax increase is approved, that millage would generate an additional $500,000 for the schools. Of that amount between $160,000 to $170,000 would be spent on curriculum im­ provements in science and social studies and about $150,000 on equipment needs in “many See DELTON, Page 3 A beef and dairy bam under construction at the new Barry County Fairgrounds, located on M-37 near Irving Road, collapsed Sunday. Fairgrounds structure collapses The framework of a 200-by-60-fooc dairy and beef bam, under construction at the new Barry County Fairgrounds, collapsed last weekend. * ‘Fortunately, no one was around the building," said Fair Board President Don Gcukes. A person practicing with a racehorse on the grounds Sunday morning heard the building fall, Geukes said. "The wind “blew them up like a bunch of dominoes," he said of the lumber. "That wind at Bull’s Prairie docs blow out there." Workers fmn; Blair’s Construction in Hurting* had just finished putting up all the trusses on Saturday. "The boys had all the rafters up and had braced them and left about 8 p.m. (Satur­ day),” Geukes said. Because of the large size of the structure and to prevent another collapse when the building is rebuilt, he said, only about onethird of the trusses will be put up at a lime and tied into the roof. The collapse caused about $10,000 to $12,000 damage, just for the cost of the trusses, Geukes said. "He (the contractor) will have to absorb the cost of the labor." The cost of the damaged material will be covered by the construction company’s insurance, he said. “Once they (the trusses) fall down, they can’t reuse them. We wouldn't allow that. All new trusses will be put up there." Geukes said. Some of the two-by-fours might be used on some other project. Cleaning up the damaged framework and rebuilding will cause about a week’s delay in the project, but he said that won’t hurt the Fair Board's overall schedule. A spokesman from Blair’s could not be reached for comment. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 19. 1990 Two promotions announced at National Bank of Hastings Larry J. Kormtadt Sr., president and chief executive officer of National Bank of Hastings, has announced that the bank's board of directors has elected a new vice president and an assistant cashier. Bruce Hunt has been promoted to vice president and Julie McKeown has been named assistant cashier. Hunt, previously assistant vice president, joined National Bank in 1975. His first posi­ tion st that time was as a field representative in the loan department, clerking, taking ap­ plications, filing, and checking credit and employment data. In addition to his new duties as vice presi­ dent, Hunt will continue to serve as mortgage officer, in charge of the bank’s mortgage department. A 1965 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Hunt earned an associate’s degree in business at Kellogg Community College before being rationed in Vietnam during his two-year Army tenure. After military service, he enrolled in a variety of courses at Western Michigan University, Michigan Stale University and Davenport College. He worked in retail management for five years, serving as store manager of the former Consumer Value store in Hr«tings. Hunt is active in Hastings Rotary and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He is co-chair of the chamber’s 1990 Summerfest Bruce Hunt Julie McKeown and is a former director of the chamber board. He has been a member of the Nashville VFW since his return from the Army and is a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Hunt ha* been involved in the Hastings YMCA program, coaching baseball and flag football. A Hastings resident. Hunt and his wife, Suzanne, have a son Jason, who is a senior at Hastings High School. McKeown, the bank's new assistant cashier, also will continue her duties as direc­ tor of human resources nt the bank. A Hastings High School graduate, she has been employed at National Bank for 5¥i yean. She previously worked in the book­ keeping department and then handled new Brown’s Custom Interiors accounts. She ts a member of Financial Women InSeraational. McKeown, and her husband, Andrew, and 2 Vi-year-old daughter Katie live in Hastings. WITH SAVINGS THIS BIG, WHAT ELSE WOULD WE CALL IT? of...YOUR Community We Also Carry — LABHNATEB CERAMIC YELLOW SALE TAGS can be read every weekin The Hastings Sale Starts 4/23/90 Ends 5/4/90 Fit. *»»WS->«W HOURS: Mon.-Thura. BANNER "Coruinumg the Tradition ... The Pretties Homes in Town by George H. Broun” Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! ■*25 Of GASOLINE ■ annum Lions to mark ‘White Cane Week’ The Hastings Lions Club will mark “White Cane Week" April 27 through May 6 and members will be seen at various stores downtown soliciting funds. Proceeds will go to programs involving sight, including Leader Dogs for the Blind, Welcome Home for the Blind and the Michigan Eye Bank. Shown here watching Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray sign a proclamation honoring the week are local Lions (seated, left) Jim Lewis, (standing, from left) Harold Gray, Bill Buehl, Dan Scheerons, Jim Mulder and Keith Yerty. Hastings School Board considers subscription to Channel One by Kathleen Scott StoffWriUr The Hastings Board of Education will have a Booth to decide whether it will subscribe to Channel One, a national commcrciaMupponed television newscast The program, which has been met with controversy across the nation, has had a mix­ ed reception here, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel at Monday’s board meeting. The main objections are that watching the pro­ gram would take away from regular instruc­ tion time and that two minutes of the 12­ minute broadcast are commercials. "If we were to conduct a vole, and we did in sort of an informal way, the staff seems to he split," said Schoessel. Depatment chairpersons at the high school made a consensus agreement favoring the program and social studies and special educa­ tion teachers at the middle school voted al­ most unanimously to show the program in their clasffooms if the board approves. The school district would have to sign a three-year contract agreeing to show air the program to 90 percent of the middle school and high school students for at least 163 of the 180 school days. Whittle Communications, which devised the program, would install a satellite receiv­ ing dish, two videocurette recorders and one color television for every 23 students. The company would also handle internal wiring and maintenance of the system. The equipment can be used for other school purposes. The entire project is free to the school be­ cause of the commercial support Dinner for Yourself and 4 other couples Schoessel showed a tape at the meeting that explained the entire program. MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY TO QUALIFY he sees Channel One as a "Today Show for teenagers." The program was put through a sevenweek trial test at six high schools in the spring of 1989. The newscasts are designed for student viewers. If a story takes place in Palestine, reporters try to interview Palestinian teen­ agers so the young Americans can learn more about (heir peers. Before each news story involving other countries, maps are used to show the location of those nations. "They don’t see the crossover between their English, their biology and their history classes, yet we can easily use the Channel One information to show that there definitely is an interrelationship.’ said Whittle. "They realized there is a world out there beyond the normal things they watch on television." Channel One broadcasts are structured so that stories unfold to create comprehensive patterns of information over several days and weeks. Each 12-mirwte broadcast is started with a summary of the day’s major news stories. The programs are selected and written ex­ pressly for students in a classroom environ­ ment, and each daily program contains an av­ erage of four stories. Along with news coverage are in-depth fea­ tures on related topics. For example, when Canadian Olympic sprinter Ben Johnson was accused of taking anabolic steroids, Channel One followed the story with a report on the growing use of steroids among teens and the severe dangers they pose to young users. The third segment of each program is a five-part aeries, aired Monday through Friday. In the pilot program last spring, the com­ pany featured a five-part aeries on the world's environmental problems. The following week, when the spill of the oil tanker Exxon Valdez was front-page news, the Channel One viewers already had a basic foundation for understanding that story's significance. "By following selected stories for several days and weeks, Channel One's coverage is designed to help students grasp the impact that news creates over time," said the narra­ tor. "Such constant coverage helps students see, first-hand, patterns of events that make each day’s stories part of a bigger picture." Commercials on the tape shown at Monday's meeting featured Prell shampoo, Levi’s 501 jeans and Ford Motor Company products. "The commercials are for' the kinds of things that appeal to teenagers," said Schoessel. The board will decide whether to subscribe to Channel One at the May 16 meeting. "At the same time American educators are being asked to reverse a decline in students test scores, financial support for education in this country isn’t growing, but shrinking," explained the tape's narrator. "Teachers, in other words, are being asked to do more with less. "U.S. students know less about the world today than their peers did in the 1950s, and less still than students in such competitive countries as Japan, Germany and the USSR. Teachen need new tools to transform passive facts and figures into information that will fuel young imaginations and minds." Whittle is a national education and pub­ lishing company in operation for more than a decade. Company founder Chris Whittle said NAME__________________________ ADDRESS______________________ ewaue *_____________ AGE. HUSBAND EMPLOYED BY______ WIFE EMPLOYED BY____________ AGE(S) OF CHILDREN AT HOME Sponsored by Masterguard, the Fire Safety People <Flr,t 20 Qualify) 8.60% Send to: AD NO. 462, do THE BANNER, P.O. BOX B, Hastings, Ml 46056 Baak-imcd CDs available through Edward D. Jones & Co. are Federally Insured to $100,000. find out about them. Call today. ~ Coming SOON! f Hastings 118 E. Court Street Hastings. Ml Phone (tin 945-3553 Banner I — Devoted to the Interests of Sorry County Since 1S56 — VflU 'LEV ToB Free 14N-»-5220 M»tt>. CUI...... I S Edward D. Jones & Co. Price 25* f Progress • 1990 • The Annual Business and industry Review Advertising Deadline - Friday, April 20th Ask your J-Ad Representative s Or Call 948-8051 a Advertisements for Bids (Roofing) Delton Public School requests that all interested roofing contractors sub­ mit bids on re-roofing at Delton Public Schools. A pre-bid examination of the site may be made on Friday. April 20th at 10 a.m. Further details are available from Michigan Roof Consulting 616-625-5999 DELTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 327 N. Grove, Delton Ml 49046 A large crane dominated the Hastings skyline Tuesday at the construction site of the new K-Mart on West State Street. Work crews used the crane to lift heating and cooling units to tha store roof. The shell of the building has been completed and work is progressing on the roof and interior. The store is expected to open in late summer or earty fall. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19. 1990 — Page 3 Southeastern Elementary making a place for wildlife by Kathleen Scott StaffWriler Jan Lawson has visions of bunnies scurry­ ing through prairie grass, ground squirrels playing on the side of oak trees and robins pecking at autumn olive berries — all in view of students at Southeastern Elementary School. With help from the National Wildlife Federation, science teacher Lawson ami other planners at the Hastings school want to start a backyard wildlife habitat The plan is being kicked off this week, in celebration of Earth Day 1990. During the next three to five years, stu­ dents will work with parents and staff mem­ bers to plant trees and place nest boxes to provide food, shelter, water and space for an­ imals. The project was initiated by the school's parent-teacher organization and is sponsored by the National Wildlife Founda­ tion. Lawson plans to involve the entire school grounds in the program, with the school's front yard as the primary area since it is not used as a playground. Habitat islands will be scattered throughout the rest of the grounds. When completed, the project could involve A motorist was hospitalized Monday night after hb car (lower right) was struck twice in a chain reaction accident on Gun Lake Road A passerby who helped the driver out of the One arrestedfor drunken driving as many as 100 trees, said Larson, who has been the traveling elementary science teacher for the district for five years. Certain species of trees and shrubs attract various forms of wildlife, he said. Pines are good shelter for cardinals and sparrows. Junipers provide shelter and berries for juncos and cedar wax wings. Cedar wax wings also like berries from the mountain ash tree, as do robins and rose-breasted grosbeaks. Crab apple trees are good nesting and food sites for robins and other fruit-eating birds, as well as mice and squirrels. Oaks give food and shelter to squirrels, chipmunks and mice. Shrubs such as autumn olive, dogwood and rose bushes provide food, shelter and hiding places for small animals. Tiny creatures can also seek refuge in ground cover plants such as periwinkle, he said. "Eventually, I would like to have a small patch of native prairie to provide for for nec­ tar-eating animals like hummingbirds, butter­ flies and other insects with bushes like honeysuckle and trumpet vine," said Lawson. "We'd use native-type plants that we know already to well in Michigan." In anticipation of Earth Day, PTO mem­ bers told Lawson they wanted to sponsor a nature-oriented project. Lawson had a few ideas in mind and suggested the natural habi­ tat, which he started in another school dis­ trict . The Just Say No Club sort of kicked off the program this week by planting a young pine in front of the school. Students will have to be patient before they see their efforts pay off. "It's not something that happens over­ night,” said Lawson. "You don't build a hab­ itat in one day or in one year." The imported ecosystems will provide nat­ ural learning centers close to the classrooms to be used without a price tag. "It doesn't cost loo much money. It may cost some sweat," he said. "Once we've built the habitat, it can then be built into our cur­ riculum." Birds and insects can be studied and com­ parisons can be made between the world of the mowed lawn and the untouched prairie, he added. "And the resource is right here in our own school," said Lawson. After meeting the wildlife federation's re­ quirements, property owned by individuals, groups or schools is officially registered and designated as "Backyard Wildlife Habitat." Lawson said Southeastern will apply for that status in June. In the application, he will list food- and shelter-providing trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. Food and waler sources must also be described. car was njured In the second accident. (Banner photos by Perry Hardin). Two hospitalized after five-vehicle pile up near Hastings, Monday A flowering crab apple tree that already provides food and shelter for birds and animals will fit into Jan Lawson's plan to develop an natural habitat at Southeastern School. The water provision may be seasonal and can be as small as a bird bath or as large as a pond, he said. The National Wildlife Federation publishes Ranger Rick and Your Big Back Yard, both children's magazine, as well as National Wildlife and International Wildlife. Anyone can start a wildlife habitat, he said. The only cost is a $5 to $10 application fee. For ifformation on the Federation’s back­ yard wildlife habitat program, write 1412 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriler Two remain hospitalized after a chain reac­ tion accident on Gun Lake Road Monday night involving five vehicles. A third motorist was arrested for drunken driving after the 9 p.m. accident near Tanner Lake Road. Jerry Harston, 18, of 1753 Starr School Road, Hastings, was upgraded to stable con­ dition Wednesday at Pennock Hospital. Raymond Burton, 45, of 602 Wall Lake Road, Hastings, was upgraded to fair condi­ tion Wednesday at Pennock, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Police said Burton may have saved Hanton's life when he helped Harston out of his car moments before it was struck a sec­ ond time. Morris L. Curtis, 65, of 4550 Peake Road, Hastings, was taken into custody for drunken driving, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The chain of events began when Harston stopped on westbound Gun. Lake Road to * ' DELTON, confd from Page 1 turn left onto southbound Tanner Lake Road. "As he wu waiting there, the pickup truck driven by Morris Curtis came from the east and struck Harston's vehicle in the rear," said Deputy Sheriff Jay Otejniczak. The impact pushed Harston'* 1980 Mazda into the opposite lane, where it was struck in the passenger side by an eastbound car driven by Candace Schipper, 22. Hanton's vehicle spun back into the west­ bound lane facing south, Oiejniczak said. Burton, who was driving by, stopped to help Harston. "Harston was trying to get out of the back of his vehicle,” Oiejniczak said. "(Burton) at­ tempted to help Hanton out of his car." A second westbound truck, driven by Cur­ tis' son, Mark, approached the scene and struck Harston's car in the passenger side. "After the truck hit the car, the car hit Bur­ ton," Oiejniczak said. "The impact rent Bur­ ton to the south side of the road.” Authorities raid Burton's assistance may have saved Harston’s life. "If Harston had still been in the vehicle for the second accident, he would be dead,” Oie­ jniczak said. Two ambulances from Hastings Ambu­ lance and one from Middleville Ambulance were called to the scene. A fire crew from Hastings Fire Department arrived to wash down the area, and five squad cars from the sheriff department and Michigan State Police assisted with the accident Schipper, of 216 High Sl, Hastings, was treated .-nd released at Pennock Hospital. A passenger in her car, 3-year-old Tyler Mc­ Cracken, of the same address, also was treated and released after the accident . Neither Curtis was injured in the accident, authorities said. Deputies said the Curtises were celebrating the elder man's 65th birthday just before the accident In addition to the arrest for drunken driv­ ing, Morris Curtis received citations for re­ fusing to take a breathalyzer test, for failure to stop in a safe distance and for driving with an expired license. Authorities said Curtis' license expired in April 1982. The charge is a misdemeanor of­ fenseOiejniczak *aid Mark Curtis, 36, of 45$0 Peake Road, Hastings, also would receive a citation for failure to stop in a safe distance. departments." The extra millage would also be used to ex­ pand the building trades program in die 1990-91 school year, add another special education teacher to the staff, help reduce class size in some of the elementary grades, and provide some cash balance in June, 1991. Delton’s current millage rate is 32.806 which McBeth said is below the state average of 35 mills. In the 1988-89 school year, Delton spent 53,363 per student which was below the state average of $3,797 per pupil in 1987-88. That's more than $800,000 not spent on Delton’s 2,000 students that districts within the state, on the average, did spend, he said. Also on the June 11 ballot, one candidate, Paul Skinner, is seeking election to a fouryearterm. Students pick up truh, plant pin* tree Dustin Humphrey, (left) Jon Selvig (center) and Jeff Rodriguez patrol the grounds at Southeastern Elementary picking up trash. These three and other members of the school’s Just Say No club Monday took part in the cleanup and planted a red pine tree at the school in celebration ot Earth Day 1990. Corporate heads, environmentalists agree on waste LANSING (AP) — Having Boy Scout* collect newspaper* by the wagonful isn't enough to solve Michigan's solid waste prob­ lems, say environmentalist* and corporate of­ ficial* who announced a plan to increase pa­ Firefighters from Hastings and Middleville battled a blaze tne oesiroyeo an unoccupied home last week Thursday on North Middleville Road between McCann and Whitmore Road. No one was injured in the fire and a damage estimate was not immediately available. Authorities said the origin appeared suspicious. (Banner Photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). per recycling. The proposal from the Great Likes Regional Corporate Environmental Council call* on corporations to collect and recycle ttrir office paper, toy recycled paper products and use recycled newsprint and padcaging ma­ terial. "We saw widespread concern over landfill capacity: Where are we going to put the miff? We saw widespread concern over incin­ eration,’* Newhouse said. Michigan residents toss out about 12 mil­ lion ton* of garbage annually, including about 2 million ton* of recyclable waste pa­ per, making paper the most important piece of solid waste to focus on, said Melvin Visser. Visser also is vice president for Upjohn Co.'* Allied Health Businesses. The plan, endorsed by five corporations, would cut in half the amount of waste paper going into Michigan landfills within a Top Ten students for’90 named at in Middleville The top ten students lor the class o! 1990 gather in front of the Thomapple Kellogg High School lor a photo. They are in ascending order: Tori Novakowski, the daughter of John and Karen Novakowski who earned a 3.846 gpa: Robin Kidder, who is the daughter of Bill and Marcia Kidder and has a 3.806 gpa; Amy Rector, the daughter of Margaret Kangas and James Rector, who has a 3.65 gpa; Maggie James, who has a 3.975 grade point average, and is the daughter of Daniel and Betty Haraburda; Marcie Henry who has a 3.719 gpa and is the daughter of William and Janet Henry; Erin Roon, daughter of James and Jane Roon, who has a 3.690 gpa: Sara Selieck, whose parents are Lany SeBeck and Mary Kay Selleck, and has a gpa of 3.769; Jennifer Flynn, who has a gpa of 3.971. and is the daughter of Terry and Marianne Flynn and Paul and Betsy Lapham; T. Thomas Thatcher, son of Duane and Pat Thatcher, who has a gpa of 3.897 and Corey Dean, who has a gpa of 3.971, and is the son of Al and Judy Dean. decade. The report encourages businesses to boost the market for recycled products with their own purchases, thus creating a demand for newspapers and other material that would otherwise go into landfills, Newhouse said. "We have to go beyond the Boy Scout with his little wagon full of papers,” he said. "We have to talk about where this stuff goes and we have to take it out of that wagon and put it back into the market, so we have to buy recycled products." Newhouse said a glut of newsprint and other paper collected for recycling had plagued the market in the last year, but an expansion by the James River Corp, in Kalamazoo should guarantee a demand for RUTLAND TWP. - Fire destroyed a va­ cant home last week on Middleville Road be­ fore firefighters could reach the scene. The building at 6300 North Middleville Road, between Whitmore and McCann Roads, was fully in flames when firefighters arrived April 12. "It was down when we got there," said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Taris. “It was de­ collected material. stroyed." Fire destroys vacant home The cause of the blaze was tabled suspi­ cious by Caris. A neighbor reported the fire at 6:21 p.m. Firefighters from Hastings and Middleville battled the blaze for about an hour before the fire was put out. No dollar estimate could be made on the loss. The home was is owned by William Schilthroat of Middleville. �rage 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 19, 1990 I lowpoint = Citizen 9s groups mayface even tougher battles ahead Some call it grass-roots democracy in action. Others may call it vigilantism. Whatever category the process falls into, a number of area citizens have been banding together often of late to fight what they view as threats to the quality of life in Barry County and environs. Thus far, these citizens have scored impressive successes. A group of residents in Rutland Township last year was able to negotiate rules and hours under which the new fairgrounds could operate. Just recently, the Cedar Creek Association skillfully made it virtually impossible for the Hope Township Board and its consultant to go ahead with plans to establish a sewer discharge site near Cedar Creek. Last week a group of citizens played an important role in stopping a proposal to have boat races on Thomapple Lake. This week the arena has shifted back to Rutland Township, where opposition is surfacing over plans for an asphalt company to do business. Not far away, in Caledonia Township, there is a Caledonia Citizens Watch organization that is serving as a watchdog over what they see as encroachment on rural properties. These citizens' group phenomenons aren't likely to die with the conclusion of a particular issue. They probably will resurface each time there is evidence of Grand Rapids moving south along M-37, or Kalamazoo or Battle Creek moving north or Lansing moving west Most people agree that some growth is inevitable for this area, with a good chunk of it expected to be commercial and residential. But along with that growth sometimes will come controversy over the urban and suburban encroaching on the rural. This means there probably are many more battles to fight ahead. And though these citizens' groups have been successful thus far, they may find the going tougher in the future. This also means that local boards and councils may have to expect more court battles because some commercial, industrial and building firms are willing to take their cases to litigation. When that happens, local tax dollars begin to flow into the legal system, so some caution must be urged. The courts tend not to look kindly on efforts to zone certain businesses, housing units or industries out of existence simply because they aren't wanted. This has been seen often recently in matters involving attempts to establish mobile home parks. Those who have moved to this area to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban or suburban living may be in for some trying times. Unless they buy up all the surrounding land themselves, they will find they cannot forever put up "keep out" signs to the forces of growth and make that stick. The key is to cope with growth and control it rather than constantly fight it Without that spirit area taxpayers could wind up facing a number of costly losing battles. Some of these battles can be fought and won. Others can't It will be important in the future to know the difference. To the Editor-— that the Germans should have had when they starved the Jews. How could someone watch their loved one starve to death? Have you ever been so hungry that pain, nausea, etc. set in? Have you ever been so thirsty that you were gagging and could not swallow? How could I deliberately starve the one who is holding, squeezing my hand and smiling at me? No, our daughter will never get better. But. she will enjoy what we have left of her until her time has come. These decisions of “time" should only be made by the Omnipotent. I invite Rep. Hollister to accompany me on one of my many trips to the Grand Valley Nursing Centre where there are many PVS, young adult residents. I would be interested how he feels after just one visit. Geri Szcepanek Baltimore Twp. Banner is, are we really getting a good and frugal deal? 1 ask you, if you had a business, would you rather have the contracted assessor work the same number of hours as a full-time staf­ fer, it would cost the city $87,416.00 per year. Incidentally, that is more than what we are compensating the director of public services. We have to understand that outside agencies selling labor have to make a profit and pay benefits to their employees. I also considered that if the contracted assessor is going to reassess the complete city in three yean, he will have to do thr following to each parcel of property: 1. Travel lo each parcel and take pictures. 2. Measure outside and sketch a plan view. 3. Record such hems as the number of rooms, baths, iype of kitchen, appliances, basement, additional rooms, garage, fireplace, type of exterior, just to mention a few. Prairieville officials do a good Job Tothe Editor— This is in response to a letter, published April 12, from Jim Cary, representing himself as a member of a large group of concerned citizens of Prairieville Township. He failed to inform you that he is also a member of Pine Lake Fire Department, and a former building and zoning administrator of Prairieville Township. I am a Prairieville Township resident, employed by the township as deputy clerk. I am also a full-time dispat­ cher at the Central Dispatch office in Delton, a Pine Lake Firefighter (on medical leave of absence), as well as a former EMT for B.P.O.H. Ambulance in Delton. I fed that with these qualifications I am able lo make intelligent observations about township matters, as well as emergency ser­ vice matters. As for Mr. Cary's first point, about the dected officials’ salaries being $2,000 to $3,500 higher than surrounding townships, this may be true. Perhaps it is because Prairieville Township is the only township in Barry County that has office hours every weekday, during which time the supervisor, the clerk and the treasurer are normally available to the public. As for Mr. Cary's second point about the lack of basic emergency services in our township. Interlakes Ambulance, based in Delton, is still in operation and all of its per­ sonnel are stale licensed. The decision to ctil Plainwell Ambulance is a personal choice, not because the township has failed to provide this coverage. As fix the police department, there has been a complete turnover of officers in the last dfbl months. We now have a new chief of police, one patrol officer, and other applica­ tions are being considered. In fact, a new of­ ficer v/as approved at the township meeting April 11. To the Editor— Starving vegetative patients Inumane Hastings After much thought and thorough investiga­ tion of information outlined in the Banner about the “contracted services of a city assessor." I question the judgment and con­ clusion made by the mayor and the ultimate unanimous approval of the city council of a contracted assessor for three years. Let me outline a comparison of a staff assessor verses a contracted assessor, in terms of costs. First, let us consider that a staff assessor's salary with benefits will be approximately $33,800.00 per year. The hours worked for this cost will be at least 2,070 per year. The cost per hour, including benefits, will be $16.33. In three years, the total hours to be worked will be 6.210. Let us compare this to costs for the con­ tracted assessor. This contracted salary will be from $35,590.00 to $37,075.00 per threeyear contract. The hours worked per year will break down to approximately one day a week, plus 22 miscellaneous days during the review weeks, totaling 74 days, eight hours per day. less travel time. This will yield a total of 592 hours per year, and another 600 hours per year to do property reassessing. The total hours worked per year will be only 1,096. The coat per hour is $42.23. In three years the total hours worked will be 3,288. The question I ask the citizens of Hastings As for Pine Lake Fire Department, there are 18 firefighters currently on the depart­ ment. I agree tint the department is in need of new equipment, however, the existing equip­ ment has proven adequate. As for Mr. Cary's next point, that the volunteers are dedicated io serving the com­ munity, I would certainly believe this to be true. It seems questionable to me, however, that the first time any number of members of Pine Lake Fire Department attended a township meeting was because their volunteer time and pay was disputed (at a rate of $7 an hour), due to a record keeping disagreement. In response to Mr. Cary's last point, I agree that we need a safe environment to live, work and raise our children. Why then, did the peo­ ple attending the annual meeting of the township vote not to recommend adoption of the budgets fix most emergency services of our township? In my opinion as a resident of the township, the elected officials of Prairieville Township do an outstanding job providing the residents of our township with a safe and pleasant com­ munity. I believe that I’m not alone in my feelings. Sincerely, Pm Davis, Delton Editor’s Note: Cary's letter April 12 was in response to a letter from Davis that was published March 22. h is against policy for this newspaper to be a forum for a cross-fire between two people, but an exception has been made here in the interests of clarifying a frw points. We consider this debate between two people henceforth to be better served by personal correspondence rather than by continuing the "letters to the editor. " ‘First Friday* appreciates coverage JrS Letters State Representative Hollister's view of PVS (persistent vegetative state) must be without experience. He states that feeding via tube is only hydration and nutrition. What does he think we need to survive? Food and water — hydration and nutrition. We have had a daughter in a nursing ho;, now for almost six years with a closed 1» aJ injury. She is a Level in on the Ranchj Los Amigos scale (PVS. persistent vegetative state). We visit her daily and have managed to have her use what God has left her with, (i.e. smiling, squeezing of hands, etc.) These are all primary gestures. Nevertheless, they are a display of some brain function. Granted, during her many hospitalizations (pneumonia, etc.) we have indicated “no resuscitation," but to take out a G-tube and visit her daily as we do and watch her slowly wither »wav would brinr unrrn me the cuilt Staff, not contracted assessor best way To the Editor— As we close the first year of the “First Fri­ day Brown Bag Lunch and Learn" program, I would like to offer our appreciation to the Hastings Banner for accurate coverage of the events over the past year. The Barry County Democratic Committee is proud to have been able to bring this series of informative people to the community and to put historic Thomas Jefferson Hall to such good use. “First Friday” was where we first discovered that Barry County was on the list as a possible site for the low-level radioactive waste dump. Four days after attending Rep. David Hollister's program concerning the right of people to appoint someone to act for them in a terminal medical decision, the Barry County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution urging adoption of the law by the Michigan Legislature. While there is no substitute for “being there." your coverage has brought the debate to thousands of folks who cannot “be there.” Over the next three months we will present the State Director of Common Cause on Cam­ paign Finance and Ethics (May), Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe and a close look al the federal budget (June), and a proven effec­ tive plan to deal with domestic abuse (July). Sincerely, Robert Dwyer, Bany County Democratic Committee Public Opinion... 4. Visit the inside if the residents are home, or revisit on a appointment basis. With most people working, the appointment will more likely apply. This takes between 30 to 60 minutes per pareel, and in Hastings we have approximate­ ly 2,700 residerrial and commercial proper­ ties. To complete this reassessing will take 1.350 to 2,700 hours to finish. This is 900 hours per year, which is 300 hours more than what we have contracted for the yearly salary of assessing. ' So. apparently to make up the difference in hours, they are going to hire some minimum wage person to help with the field work. 1 would fed better if that person was a Level III assessor, or have equivalent experience. I also wonder who is going to enter data in the computer, and do we have a system capable of accepting this data? In my opinion, the mayor and council could have better served the City of Hastings better by hiring a full-time staff assessor. Other­ wise. if contracting services is such a good idea, maybe the council and mayor should contract all staff positions and save the city much needed revenue. I firmly believe that in the past 10 years the people and the council have not taken assess­ ing that seriously. 1 believe it is one of the most important positions in city government, and this is what your taxes are based on. In summary, you would get 2.070 hours verses 1.096 hours of labor per year at less cost and. in my opinion, the staff position would have better served the City of Hastings and be more committed, and could better analyze the city than a outside agency that does not live in the community. When rhe contract is up with the agency, you lose the experience gained during the contract. The ocher side of the coin is. if you properly compensate the staff position, they will not be looking to make a change in employment. I do not feel it was cost effective, as the mayor and the city council would have us believe, by contracting the assessing services. People of Hastings, please do not be in­ timidated. Voice your opinion, and more im­ portant, voce your convictions, the next time you have the opportunity to do so. Theodore F. Bustance Hastings FINANCIAL FOCUS Mark D. Christensen of Edwwrd D. J OOM A Co. Market timers Just sell subscriptions A favorite queston often posed by investors is, “What’s the market going to do?” Other than “fluctuate,” the only truthful answer is, “I don't know.” The public, however, invests millions of dollars annually on financial publications and spends hours watching programs that claim to know what the market's going to do. When financial news limits itself to what the market did, fine. When it Harts predicting what it will do, beware. An even bigger mystery are newsletters and services that peddle market timing. They pro­ mise to send subscribers a sell tetter just before the market drops and a buy letter before it starts up again. You can pay extra to get a telegram so you can beat the crowd to your broker. Granted, some services have better track records than others, but they all sell sucscriptkms by bragging about their most recent suc­ cess. Information about their mistakes, however, is scarce For example, a recent article in the Invest­ ment Reporter, a professional financial publication, tells the rest of the story on two market-timing services. The services suc­ cessfully warned subscribers about the possibility of the October 1987 crash. That was good. But, afterward, they continued to preach doom and gloom. That was bad. White the market recovered its 500-point drop, one service promised an even lower Dow — 1500 followed by a drop of 400! Subscribers to the other market timer are still waiting for their tetters advising them to get back into the market. In essence, this timer managed to steer subscribers away from just about everything but Treasury bonds. Meanwhite, the market kept going up. Thanks to the advice to get out, those subscribers were fortunate in avoiding the crash, but they missod the entire recovery. In addition, they had commissions to pay and probably a healthy tax bite on their capital gains. If you haven't already guessed, the point is that there is no accurate way to predict whether the stock market will go up or down —just when you think you have it figured out, you wind up zigging when you should have zagged. Long-term investors don't buy stocks, they buy computes. The stock market is just a place where the transaction is conducted. The stock market has always experienced periods of corrections and, undoubtedly, will continue to do so. These corrections have ■ever caused permanent damage. In fact, the •state investor uses market corrections as buying opportunities, rather than selling fren­ zies. if a company is still a sound investment, why sell it M during the equivalent of a "fire sate?” Of course, few investors arc confident enough to buy on a downturn. After all, they figure the market will probably go lower. So, what’s the market going to do? Since no one really knows, the best advice is to buy the stocks of a variety of blue-chip companies and let the market timers sell their subscriptions to someone else. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close 42 AT&T 61’/. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 36'1, 16’/. Chrysler 43’/. Clark Equipment 29'/. CMS Energy 80'/. Coca Cola 65’/. Dow Chemical 45’/. Exxon 12V. Family Dollar 47V. Ford 45V. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 16V. 38 Hastings Mfg. 111 IBM 69s/. JCPenney 59V. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 35V. K-mart 64V. Kellogg Company 33 McDonald’s 38V. Sears 19V. S.E. Mich. Gas Spartan Motors 5'1. 38 Upjohn $375.25 Gold $5.11 Silver 2765.77 Dow Jones 129,000,000 Volume Change + V. + ’/. -V. + v. +v> —1 -V. +’/. -’/. + 1V. + 1’/. + 5'1. + 2'1. +1 + 1V. +v. +’/. +v. + .01 + 34.69 Is greenhouse effect a threat? Global warming. or Ike greenhonae effect, ere lerma that hive become common in the law decade. As Earthy Day 1990 aniroeches, do you see the greenhouse effect as a serious threat to cor environment? If ao, what are you doing lo make a difference? Devoted to the fniarwata of Ba»ry Count/ sAiee IBM published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1962 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert (httntani Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tsponi emoo Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour tSatat Managoe) Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Ratos: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49053-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Dm Egbert Rockford: “Yes, I am concerned. I Jom Kent Dekett: “1 do think it's a serious Lynat RUdrie Haatincs: “I just put a sticker on carpool. I don't buy threat. My husband and I the basement door at my styrofoam for coffee. My । are planting trees. And house to turn off the Jm Navy Hanse Hmtingi: Lawson Bottle Creek: “I save cart: and jars "I'm planting trees. I and papers for recycling." _ drive a smaller car with a smaller engine. I try lo Lyle Bird Urbaadalt: , "We used to give all of our papers to Pathfinders, but they don't do that wife and I are building a '• . we're starting to recycle." lights. We're recycling use a better grade of now. Somebody's gonna house and we're going ao papers and cans." gasoline. I try to keep the have to get those stores to thermostat turned down. - slop giving out plastic bags." get a furnace that bums wopd pellets that have been compressed from sawdust." I - And I’ve been recycling for about 10 years." ) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 19. 1990 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by— Esther Walton More on autos in Hastings’ past Editor 5 Note: The following is a continua­ tion oflast week's column on the history ofthe automobile in Hastings, written by Hubert Cook. Another trip that I recall vividly was when your mother was visiting relatives at Selkirk Lake near Shelbyville, and I promised to come after her with the car. At that time, the most passable road was by way of Mid­ dleville, Wayland and then south through Bradley, on what is now US-131. 1 got within sight of the house where Maude was staying when a horse and buggy were coming toward us from the lake. J could see that the horse was quite nervous so I pulled off to the side of the road and shut off the engine. It looked as if there would be no trouble when all at once the horse gave a jump to the other side of the road, and pulled the buggy between a tree and the fence. It smashed the buggy, broke one girl's ankle, and scared the other almost to death, and I never did find out what became of the horse. I loaded them both (not the horse and buggy) into the car and drove them to their home near Plainwell, nearly 10 miles away, and delivered them to their father. I offered to pay for the doctor bill and for the buggy, but her father wouldn't hear of it. He said it was his fault for letting the girls drive the colt all alone. 1 didn't argue with him on this point as. like the Crown Point trip and, as usual, I didn't have much money with me. When 1 got back to pick up Maude, the folks were all excited about an accident that had happened down the road from their place. They told me how a horse became frightened at a car, ran away and nearly killed two girls that were in the buggy. I listened to all the gory details for awhile, and then told them what had really happened. However, this little incident with the runaway horse isn't the end of this tale. In taking Maude home, I had three punc­ tures before we got to Middleville, used all the spare tubes and patching material, and drove into that town on the rim. Several peo­ ple called my attention to the fact that one of the tires was missing and others suggested that I get a horse. Through necessity 1 accepted this last sug­ gestion. drove to the Middleville livery bam and rented a team and buggy. I had to leave the car as security because I didn’t have money enough to pay the bill. At about this point, if the car had been my own. I would gladly have traded even for the livery rig. Going the 12 miles from Mid­ dleville to Hastings, we met a threshing machine and nearly had another runway and wreck. . • However, we finally got home, boarded the team in Maynard’s livery bam overnight, pat­ ched up the tubes, borrowed enough money io pay both livery bams, drove the team back to Middleville, fixed up the tires and drove back home. And some people say that motoring isn’t lots of firn. All of these experiences occured before Maude and I were married but I believe this was the most expensive pleasure trip I ever took her on. until our first Western trip in 1936. We had a great many other similar ex­ periences with the old Buick, but 1 will bore you with only one which J thought was quite amusing. In my younger days. I played the clarinet in Troxel’s Band and sometimes in his orchestra. I got in on many of his out-of-town jobs, not entirely because of my musical ability, but because 1 could furnish transportation for four people besides myself. 1 was happy to do this as I not only got paid for playing, but for also transporting the others, and at times made up to $30 a day for playing in the band by day. and in the or­ chestra at night. For this kind of money in those days, I was quite easily persuaded to be absent from my $1.25-a-day job at the factory. One lovely autumn evening, Mr. and Mrs. Troxel were to play for a wedding nep: Freeport and they hired me and the old Buick to take them there and back. We started out just at dusk and going up the hill just north of the Broadway bridge, a fitting on the acetylene generator broke, so we had no headlights. I couldn't fix it, so 1 walked about a mile out to Ben Mathews' house, and after explaining the circumstances to him. he loan­ ed me his Model F Buick. I drove it back to our car. picked up the Troxels and again were on our way. We were almost an hour late for the wed­ ding, but owning to the fact that the groom forgot to get a license, and had gone to Hastings for it, he didn't get there for an hour after we did. so all was okay. Before abandoning the old Buick, I might mention that father changed his mind about automobiles being impractical and for a few months he drove the car about as much as Robert and I did. However, one Saturday after he had finish­ ed washing the car out in the back yard, he in­ tended to back it into the garage but got his foot on the wrong pedal, and instead of back­ ing up, the car leaped forward into one of the big maple trees. He shut off the engine, got out and never tried to drive a car again. He said that if be did not know any more than to make the car go ahead when he wanted it to back up, be had no business driving on a public highway. If a lot of people today had father’s good judgment, there would be a lot fewer ac­ cidents on our highways. It really was quite confusing to know when and how to operate three foot pedals, two push buttons, a hand brake lever, a hand clutch lever, a spark advance lever, a throttle lever, and a squeeze bulb horn. Spike Jones could probably do it easily, and so could a pipe organist who was real proficient with the foot pedals. I won't go into any details about the 25 cars 1 have owned except to say that they have all been Fords, with one or two exceptions, and that the last one cost just about 10 times much as the first. But the last car father bought does deserve at leas’ an honorable mention. Chalmers Master Six - 1912 Model - In 1910, 11 and 12,1 worked in the Tool Design Department of the old Chalmers-Detroit Motor Co., now the Chrysler Corporation. At that time the automobile business was grow­ ing so fast, and the different companies com­ peting so hard with each other for help, that the labor turnover was terrific, and the average length of employment per person was less than two weeks. Probably that is the reason that within the first three months I was promoted to chief draftsman of this department with 16 others working under and beside me. This promotion carried a handsome raise from my former 35 to the Dew 45 cents per hour. ■ Some months, when I was able to get in a few evenings a week overtime, 1 would pull down as much as $85 or $90 a month, and paid in gold too. During my tenure we designed all the jigs, fixtures and special machines for making in­ terchangeable parts for the 1912 Master Six. In early 1912. the Consolidated Press & Tool Company, now the E.W. Bliss Com­ pany, offered me a drafting job in Hastings with an increase in pay that made it wor­ thwhile. Another reason we were glad lo move to Hastings was that later in the year we were expecting Leslie to be bom and we didn't want him to be any city slicker. But even in Hastings I couldn't get my mind off the car that I had become so familiar with, and I did such a good job of selling with father that he sold the old Buick and bought the Chalmers. This car was a radical departure from the old four-cylinder line that became famous as a racing car. It was a powerful seven-passenger car. weighed two and a half tons empty, had a 148-inch wheelbase, 37x5 inch tires which carried 100 pounds pressure, and was one of the very first to have electric lights and starter. This starter was unique, its winding making it both an 18-volt motor and generator. It was impossible to stall this car, as above a speed of two miles per hour the battery would be 'charged and below this speed the motor took hold and was powerful enough to pull the car. I" fact, one time the timer slipped and we drove the car from the Michigan Central Depot to the Car Seal factory, about a half mile, with just the starting motor. This car wound up in Kalamazoo where it was converted into a hearse. 1 hope some of you will get a fraction of the pleasure in reading this historical effort of mine that I have experienced in remembering and writing it. Woodland News Julie Johnson, daughter of George and JudyJohnson. who live on Davenport Road, Woodland, is going to Granger. Ind., this week to take high school graduation qualify­ ing exams at a Mennonite school. She has been working on her high school graduation requirements this year through the Christian Light Educational Home School because ill health caused her to miss several months of school in 1988-89. Julie has made up the work missed in her junior year and has done the en­ tire senior year's work in order to graduate at the same time as her Lakewood High School class. Kenneth and Betty McCurdy returned to their historic centennial farm on Barnum Road Friday, April 6, after spending six mon­ ths at Shady Rest Park, Apache Junction, Ariz. Galen and Marie Fisher, who spent a little less time at the same Shady Rest Park, got back to the Woodland area Saturday. Bonnie Norton and Olivet Soule served ham at the Kilpatrick Missionary Society dinner Wednesday, April 11. This dinner is held at noon the second Wednesday of each month, year-round, and is open to the public. There were 22 people at the April dinner. Special Holy Week services were held a several Woodland-area churches last week. The United Methodist Women of Woodland United Methodist Church held an Easier Fellowship Wednesday morning. Nona Spackman of Mulligan spoke. Betty Curtis played the piano at the service and a trio of Nancy Stowell, Sue Pepper and Mary Jo Bump sang. The offering was given to the Lakewood Area Hunger Coalition. Coffee cake, muffins, orange juice and coffee were served after the program. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service. Included was a drama, with the Rev. Ward Pierce, Brian Rayner, Mike Warrick, Eldon Ressner, Wendal Olsen. Richard Waite, Carl Pierce and Tom Raines reading the parts of characters involved in the trial, crucifixion and burial of Jesus. Special music was sung or performed between each character’s readings by Judy Johnson and Virginia Yonkers, Ellen Coppess and Julie Slate, Ray Green, Jim Spencer, Bette Makley, the women's choir, Eleanora Pierce, the children's choir directed by Kathy Stowell and the men's chorus. Janice Flannigan, piano; Eleanora Pierce, organ; Brent Eckardt, sound; Jenna Slate and Ben Johnson, acolytes; Daisy Allen and Dar­ cy Coppess, communion attendants; and Julie Slate, costumes, all helped with the produc­ tion of the service. The Lake Odessa Green House candelabra were used. Communion was given to 78 people during the service and a few present did not par­ ticipate in the sacrament. The combined Lakewood Ministerial Association Good Friday service al Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church was well attended by people from most Lakewood area churches. Pastors Keith Laidler, Bob Kersten, Ward Pierce, George Speas, Keith McIver, Brian Allbright. Alan Sellman and Ben Ridder all participated in the service. Shari Hershberger, noted local singer and member of Woodgrove Christian Parish Church, sang the offertory solo. Christine Cunningham was the organist and the Central United Methodist Church Chancel Choir par­ ticipated in the service. Friday afternoon 33 members and guests of Lakewood United Methodist Church met at Pennock Hospital Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL! Brittney Michelle was bom to John and Tamara Benjamin on April 6, 1990. She ar­ rived at 1:29 a.m. and weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Proud grandparents are John and Linda Ben­ jamin of Portage, Betty Smith of Caledonia, and Don and Sue Babcock of Brethren. Sarah Elizabeth Heuss bom April 11 to Debra and Michael Heuss of Hastings. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Bora April 13 to Joahanna Lillie of Hastings. Time: 4:23 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 7K the church parking lot and car pooled io a buffet-style restaurant on the west wide of Lansing for dinner. After eating, they travel­ ed to Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church for the evening Eaton Rapids Com­ munity Good Friday Service where others from the church met them. Fifty-four members of Lakewood United Methodist Church then heard former Lakewood Methodist member and former Lakewood High teacher Gary Coates given the sermon at the Eaton Rapids community service. After the service. Kay Yonkers Coates and Gary held an open house for the Lakewood guests at their home in one of the church parsonages. Roger Buxton left Woodland Tuesday and drove to Lakewood, Fla., where he arrived Wednesday. He spent two days in Lakeland with his mother-in-law, Hilda Jones, and then made the two-day trip beck to Michigan, br­ inging Mrs. Jones. He spent one night at Cartersville, Ga., each way. Buxton reports the dogwood was at its peak in Georgia and the red bud was bloomin" fur­ ther north. Spring is on its way north and should get here eventually. A special musicale will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Members of other Lakewood MinistenJ Association churches have been invited to attend if those churches are not having Sunday evening services. This special musical program will include all of the Lakewood Methodist Choirs, several church singers, the church brass ensemble, Jessica Hankins playing a cello solo, and some organ music. A collection will be taken to help defray the debt for the new church organ. There win be another special concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m. This concert will feature the Woodland Gospel Singers and the Cbipehooes from DeWitt. Both of these groups are members of the Michigan Gospel Music Association. The Woodland Gospel Singers have made one recording and will make another in May. The Chapeltones have made five recordings and win make number six next month. The Woodland Woman's Study Club met Tuesday at the Woodland Lion's Dea. Betty Hynes, just back from her winter trip, con­ ducted the business meeting. The planned a nice time visiting. Carol Era and Ellen Miller served refreshments. Members of the Lakewood United Methodist Organ Committee will take orders, starting this week, for Vidalia omons to be shipped directly from Georgia farms to the purchaser. These special onions will be ship­ ped late in May or early in June.The prices will be the same as they were last year. Several people who purchased Vidalia onions from the organ committee last year have com­ mented that these onions kept much better Khan those they have bought in local grocery scores in the past, probably because they had been handled less. The last meeting of his year's Woodland Good News Club, sponsored by Dorothy Schaibly, has been held. The children's video tapes Schaibly has for the children to borrow and take home soon will be in the Woodland Township Library for the summer. Children will be able to check them out for a few days at a time. There was no program at the Woodland Lions Ch* meeting at tile Woodland Towne House last Tuesday. Ten members met for dinner and business. The annua) Woodland Township meeting will be Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m. in the new township meeting room al the new fire station building. The 1990-91 budget will be presented by Township Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie and Township Clerk Diane Bar­ num. All township citizens are eligible to at­ tend the meeting and offer opinions about up­ coming decisions concerning township business. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AB Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default hos boon mode m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Ronald J. Angus and Sharon L. Angus, husband and wife to Security Notional Bonk of Bottle Creek. a corporation organized and existing under the laws ol the United Slates of America n/k?a Comerica Bank­ Battle Creek Mortgagee, dated December 15. 1978. and recorded on December 21. 1978 in liber 239. on pages 663. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ten thousand five hundrod-ferty-one and 48/100 Dollars ($10,541.48) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at elevon o'clock a.m. on May 10. 1990. Sold promises ore situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and ore describ­ PARCEL NO. 1: Beginning at a point 21.73 chains North and 3.162 chains East of the 1/4 post bet­ ween Sections 21 and 22 of the Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan: (hence North parallel with Section line 15.102 chains; thence East parallel with and 3.162 chains South of Section line 16.98 chains to the East line of the West I /2 ol the Northwest 1/4 of Sectkn 22: thence South on said line 19.102 chains to a point East of the place of beginning; thence West to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 2: Beginning at a point 8.83 chains South of the Northwest corner of Section 22. Tl N. R7W, thence South 1.5444 chains; thence Eos13.162 chains; thence North 1.544 chains; thence West 3.182 chains to the place of beginning. PARCH NO. 3: Commencing at a point on the west line of Section 22, TIN. R7W. 8.83 chains south of the Northwest comer of said Section, thence north along said west line 1 rod; thence East 12 rods 16 2/10 links; thence south 1 rod; thence west 12 rods 16 2/10 links to tho point of beginning. Subject to Oif and Gas lease of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a, in which Doted: Mordi 29. 1990 Comorica Bonk-Bathe Crook Borrow1B Alt. P.C., Attorneys 700 E. Big Boover. Suite E Troy. Michigan 48083 (313)MMMO NOTICE CASE NO. Sp. 6-90 - Glen Krommin, (applicant); Conrod Krammin, (property owner). LOCATION: Northwest comer of Coats Grove and Durkee Roods in Sec. 36. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Asking for o special use for tem­ porary housing for son and doughter-in-law to help with health impaired parent*. MEETING DATE: April 30. 1990 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: County Commissioners Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring fa present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wilt be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described property will ba completed by tho Planning Commission members the day of tho hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact tho Planning Office. The specie! use applications ore available for publk inspection at the Barry County Planning OfIke, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, during tho hours of B a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (4/19) David Duron, 38, Delton and Jorja Renee Howland, 36, Delton. James R. Velte, 40, Woodland and Tanuny Jo Jordan, 28, Woodland. William Alan Golyar, 24, Hastings and Thresa Mae Sivils, 22, Hastings. John Dewey Stanton, 19, Hastings and DeAnna Lynne Jones. 18, Bellevue. Michael Junior Chadwick, 20, Nashville and Laura June Lake, 22, Nashville. Charles Franklin Hoffman, 24, Hastings and Brenda Kay Davis, 26, Hastings. Daniel Wayne Winebrenner, 23, Hastings and Teresa Marie Hutchins, 23, Hastings. Stephen Eugene Stampfler, 35, Dowling and Heather Lane Glenn, 36, Plainwell. 1225 UL Stan ST. fftextlofncDoraMs) CflLLTOMY 948-8283 • HRSTinGb HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. March 31. 1990- 10:00 a.m. Pledge to the Flag. Roll call reflected five members present — Immediate Openings — Motion approved to prohibit the Township Board from purchasing real property, except for cemetery purposes for 1990-91 fiscal year. Motion approved giving Township Board permis­ sion for normal operations of the township. Reviewed 1989-90 Financial Statement, Propos­ ed Budget 1990-91 and Electors recommended adoption of some. Complaint on stray dogs killing livestock and re­ quested letter to Board of County Commissioners on subject. Adjournment 12:20 p.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor HOPCTMMMP March 31. 1990- 12:25 p.m. Roll call, all officers present, few citizens. . Adopted Proposed Fiscal Year 1990-91 General Fund Budget Revenues and Expenditures including Road. Fire. Cemetery, Ambulance. Budget Sloblization, Debt Service and Capital Prefects. Adjournment 12:30 p.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (4/19) MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult hot occurred in a Mortgage mod* by Alan I. Schippers, a tingle man. to First of America Bank-Michigan. N.A., on May 14. 1987. recorded on Moy 22. 1987 in Libor 401. Pogo 332, Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings have been instituted to recover any port of the debt, which there is now due thereon Th* Mortgage will ba foreclosed by a sale of the property al publk auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday. Moy 3. 1990 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount hen duo on the Mortgage, together with interest at 10.25 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sole. The property is located in the Township of Johnstown, County al Barry, Michigan and rs described as: Lot 14 of Shady Shores according to the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded In Libor 3 of Flats on Page 29. Being a part of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Town I North. Range 8 West. During the six month; immediately following the Sale the property may be redeemed. Dated March 26. 1990 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MiCHIGAN Stephen L. Langoland (P32S83) 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (616) 382-3690 (4/26) April 11. 1990 All members protont. Reports of committee* presented. Approved recommendation to County Commis­ sioner* to place millage on bollol for Rood Commission. Motion approved to not advertise in County Plat Book. Approved motion to adopt the 1990-91 Budget at pretented at Publk Hearing. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $11,837.29. June Doster Johntlown Township Clerk Supervisor Stevens (4/19) No application No closing Use one of our... HOME EQUITY LOAN You can borrow anywhere from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on the equity in your home. Write a check when you need a loan or a fixed rate - fixed term loan. Both are quick and convenient. Hurry, these jobs must be filled at once. Call Kjrfa at... Oat of Ton Call WISE 944-4400 LENDER real—Msvtcci tsc. Haellngt. Ml 490SI 101 Approved Agendo. Minutes March 25. 1988 read and approved. Received Building Inspectors Annual Report and Status 6 14/82 - 3/12/90. Harley Simmons read teller from Greater Wall IMPROVEMENT LOAN • Heavy Equipment Operators Must have a C-l license. • Warehouse Person • Auto Mechanics • Secretary • Insurance Rater and Quoter • Bank Teller • 6 Commissioned Sales People • Data Entry • Landscapers • C.M.M. Operators • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • Construction Workers • Parts Person Barry County Marriage Licenses Synepso HOPE TOWNS*? Annual Meeting NEED A HOME We need experienced people tn the following areas: IT’S A BOY! Bom April 11 to Brian and Amy Swainston of Middleville. Time: 7:15 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 9 ozs. (5/3) TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commisiion will conduct a public hearing far the following Special Use Appeals: CASE NO. Sp. 5-90 • New Life Assembly, (applicant) LOCATION: E. State Road on the south side bet­ ween Powell Road and Hastings City Limits in Sec. 16, Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Asking to erect a church. HELP WANTED Bom April 17 to Steven and Susan Radant of Hastings. Time: 8:18 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 13M ou. SATELLITE SEPVKE Legal Notices by Catherine Lucas West State at Broadway 1280 Chief Noonday Rd. HASTINGS GUN LAKE 945-3437 792-4406 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19, 1990 Beatrice B. Bowerman Donal G. Bippley LAKE ODESSA - Donal G. Bippley, 81 of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, April 13, 1990 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Donal was born August 27,1908 in Lake Odessa, the son of Frank and Edna (Arnold) Bippley. He attended Bippley Rural School. He was married to Edith Williams, Novem­ ber 27, 1938 in Vermontville. He lived and fanned in Lake Odessa area all his life. He was a member of the Sebewa Baptist Church. Mr. Bippley is survived by his wife, Edith; son. Don N. Bippley of Lake Odessa; daughter, Terry Ann Gleason of Lake Wylie, South Carolina; five grandchildren and one great­ grandson; sister, Mrs. Walter (Dorothy) Warner of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha and one brother, Fred. Funeral services were held Monday, April 16 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Dick Cross officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions mry be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation, envelopes available at the funeral chapel. Minnie A. Rhodes NASHVILLE - Minnie A. Rhodes. 83, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 1990 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Rhodes was born July 27, 1906 in Oceana, West Virginia, the daughter ofJud and Laura Rose. She was a member of Lake Center Bible Church in Portage. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by, five grandchil­ dren; 12 great-grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons and one grandchild. Graveside services were held at Arthur Dale, West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Puppet Prospectors in Nashville. Arrangements by the Kiger Williams Funer­ al Home in Mason Town. Arthur K. Ehmstrom, Jr. HICKORY CORNERS - Arthur K. Ehmstrom, Jr., 62 of 15434 M-43, Hickory Corners passed away Tuesday, April 10,1990 at his residence after a lingering illness. Mr. Ehmstrom was bom June 25, 1927 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Arthur Sr. and Ula (Kraus) Ehmstrom. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in New Jersey and Western Michigan University in 1950. He served with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. He had been a resident of the Gull Lake and Kalamazoo areas since moving from Bloomfield, New Jersey in 1946. He was employed for 39 years as an Assistant Building Engineer with Gilmore's of Kalamazoo. He was married to Phyllis Colvin on Decem­ ber 8, 1978. Mr. Ehmstrom is survived by his wife, Phyl­ lis; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Nathan VandcnBos of Kalamazoo; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Rebecca Ehmstrom of Grand Rapids, Robert and Virgi­ nia Ehmstrom of Kalamazoo; one step son, Craig Kirkendall of Hickory Comers; two grandsons, Ian and Alexander; one sister, Caro­ lyn Ehmstrom of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Rev. Hany G. Arnold of Grace Christian Reformed Church, Kalamazoo officiating. Burial was at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or charity of one’s choice. Maxine A. Dipp FREEPORT - Maxine A. Dipp, 64 of 6765 Fighter Road, Freeport passed away Wednes­ day, April 18, 1990 at St Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES GRACE WESLEYAN HASTINGS FIRST CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Nonh St., Michael Anton. Pwtor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. 29 - 8:45. Church School (all age*); 10:00, Holy Communion. Thurv day. April 26 - 1:00 Rudi Circle, 6:30 Choir School; 7:00 Sr. Choir; 1:00 AA. Saturday. April 28 - 9:30 Conf. 8; 1:30 Adult Membership Class; 8:00 NA. Monday. April 30 - 6:00 Love. Inc. Renert. 7:00 WELCA CC. Tuesday, May I 9:30 Wordwalchen; 4:00 Acolyle Tr.; 7:00 Adventures. Wedaerday, May 2 - 100-4:00 Organ Study; 700 Sarah Circle. FIKST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Danid Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Paraonagc, 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ tian experience make* you a member. 9:30a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Wonhip; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Hastings. Michigan. O. Kent Keller. Pastor Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. April 22 • '9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:X aervice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30; 9:50-10:50 Church School Claaaaa for all ages; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, April 23 - 7:30 Mission Committee mectiag. Tuesday. April 24 - 7:30 Worship Committee meeting. Wednesday. April 25 - 9:30 Women’s Association Board Meeting; 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF ST. ROSE CATHOLIC GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson FRher Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses IWlib. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sion* Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Tune; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth Pacor. Phone 948-4269. Sunday Service* - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Time 7 p.m. Wedaeadey Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYC1 (Grade K thro 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nuncry provided for all services. Other active organizations: Wesleyan Men. Women's Mis­ sionary, second Tuesday, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Youth Aduh Interna­ tional. Adult Fellowship Group*. Young Missionary Workers Band. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Morwag Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or firs: grade); Kids Khd> or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tees Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. E. Woodtewn, Hastings. Michigan Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.. HASTINGS GRACE Evening Wonhip 6:00 p.m. BRETHREN, ' The Bible, the WednesdJ aly Night. 6:30 Whole Bible, and Nothing But the AWANA .udes K thru 8. 7:00 Bible." One mile east of Hasting*. p.m. Junior High Youth 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. (Houct-ian Hall). Adult Bible 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Worship, 10:30; Sunday Evening Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Family Hour at 6:00. Choir) Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Kings Kid* (Ctekfea’s Choir). Sunday morning service broadcast 948-8004. WBCH. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mau 11:00 a.m. Dalton Area JACOBS SEXAU. MMRMSCY CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Complete Proscription S«rvk» Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS SAVINGS * IOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* end taka Od***o COLEMAN AGENCY at Hntinp, Im. HASTINGS - Beatrice B. Bowerman, 80, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Bowerman was born on August 8,1909 in Manistee County, the daughter of Lewis and Blanche (Erway) Stanton. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to Fred B. Bowerman on May 16,1928 in Indiana. She was employed at Hastings City Bank as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middle­ ville and an active member of the Womens Missionary Union. Mrs. Bowerman is survived by her children, Lucena and Richard Ward of Middleville, Agnes and David Montgomery of Minneapo­ lis, Minnesota, Beatrice and Jack Neely of Alden, Pennsylvania, Linda and Henry Dykstra Jr., Fred and Pat Bowerman, all of Middleville; 28 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; one brother, Rozell Stanton of Middleville; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Cooper of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Bowerman; a daughter, Joyce Welton and a grandson, Mark Dykstra. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Fund-First Baptist Church, Middleville. Blanche L. Carpenter DELTON - Blanche L. Carpenter, 86 of Delton passed away Wednesday, April 11, 1990. Ms. Carpenter was bom August 1, 1903 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Robert Andrew and Ida (Hall) Carpenter. She attended the one room country school at Shultz for eight years and later graduated an honor student from Hastings High School in 1921. She held office positions in Hastings, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. In October, 1942 she enlisted in the WAAC and served with 4623rd Supply Unit at Camp Grant, Illinois. That unit was disbanded in August, 1943 and became the WAC. She did not re-enlist and instead accepted a position with the Upjohn Company of Kalamazoo, where she worked as an accoun­ tant until her retirement 25 years later. In 1951 she moved to Wall Lake, Delton and lived the next 28 years on a portion of the prop­ erty which had been granted to her great grand­ father by Millard Fillmore in 1851. She later moved to Hastings. She was baptized in the Episcopal Faith in 1939 and became a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Kalamazoo. After her retirement she transferred to Emma­ nuel Church in Hastings. At the time of her death, she was attending St Timothy’s Epis­ copal Church in Richland. She was a member of the WAC Veterans Association, Emmanuel Guild, Rebekah Lodge No. 53, and held a life membership in the Women’s International Bowling Congress. Ms. Carpenter is survived by one sister, Mrs. James (Arloa) Burghduff of Hastings; three foster daughters, Miss Athena Mitra of Kastor­ ia, Greece, Miss Doris Peters of Ingolstadt Mid Mrs. Lidy Gocttcl of Suederdorf, both of West Germany and several cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Emma Payne in 1983. She requested cremation and her ashes will be buried in Prairieville Cemetery, beside her long time friend Lucille Rogers with whom she shared her home for many years. Memorial services were held Wednesday, April 18 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Richland. No flowers please. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Timothy’s Church, Hospice or Pennock Hospital. Samuel F. Shriver HASTINGS - Samuel F. Shriver, 83 of 3506 Lawrence Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, April 13, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Shriver was bom November 11,1906 at Berthold, North Dakota, the son of Melvin and Edna (Cook) Shriver. He was raised in North Dakota and attended school there. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He was married to Dorilda D. White, December 27, 1927, came to Hastings in 1938 from Battle Creek. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 36 years retiring in 1970. He was a member of Baldwin V.F.W. Post, Hastings Elks Lodge #1965. Mr. Shriver is survived by one daughter, Dolores Eichler of Battle Creek; three sons, Richard Shriver of Hastings, Alfred (Sam) Shriver of Crawfordville, Florida and Rodney Shriver of Bethany, Oklahoma; 17 grandchil­ dren, 15 great grandchildren; sister, Arvilla Shriver of Lakeland, Florida and brother, D. Wilson Shriver, Muskegon Heights. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doril­ da on June 1, 1970. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17,1990 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Reverend Richard R. Chaffee officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Insuronco for your Lila. Homo, lusinas* ond Cor MUN FUNDAL HOME Hosting* ROFAB INCORPORATED .Hwhrp NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS r.o.i.c. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mau 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER '*52 N. Brood way - Hailing, BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pretcript>on»"- MBS. Jafkrion • 945 3420 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hattingi. M»chigon -------------------------------------------- —_________________________> Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. BMfteM United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church.............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodtot Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Church............... . .....10:30 a.m. Donna Todd Gelina MARSHALL - Donna Todd Gelina, 64. of Marshall, passed away Monday, April 16,1990 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Gelina was bom July 18, 1925 in Vermontville, the daughter of Lucille Todd. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended schools there. She was married Robert Gelina. Mrs. Gelina is survived by her mother, Lucille; two brothers and three sons. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20 at the Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall. Burial will be in the Vermontville Arloa C. Burghduff HASTINGS - Arloa C. Burghduff, 83 of 1611N. Jefferson Street, Hastings passed away Friday, April 13,1990 at Holy Cross Hospital, Plymouth, Indiana. Mrs. Burghduff was bom March 8, 1907 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Robert and Ida (Hall) Carpenter. She was raised in Hope Township and attended the Shultz School, graduating in 1924 from Hast­ ings High School. She was married to James Burghduff, October 2, 1933. She was employed at Michigan State High­ way Department Office in Hastings for over 20 years, retiring in 1972. Previous employment included: Sotherland Paper Company in Kala­ mazoo, the J.C. Penney Store and the Hastings Banner in Hastings. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Church Circle #3, Hiawatha Rebe­ kah Lodge #53 in Hastings since 1926, Ameri­ can Legion Auxiliary, State Employee Retirees. Mrs. Burghduff is survived by many rucces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by husband, James on March 6, 1986. Funeral services were held Monday, April 16 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visual Research Program. Howard A. McDonald HASTINGS - Howard A. McDonald. 74 of 416 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at his residence. Mr. McDonald was born May 25, 1915 in Hastings, the son of Allen and Carrie (Patton) McDonald. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. He was a veter­ an of World War IL serving in the United States Army from June 1941 until October 1945. He was married to Gabriella M. LaCross, June 14, 1945. He was employed as a truck driver for beer distributors in Hastings and Battle Creek for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. McDonald is survived by one son, Jerry McDonald of Hastings; three grandchildren; one brother, Karl McDonald of Hastings; two sisters, Elizabeth Cooley of Mesa, Arizona and Agnes Edmonds of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gabriella, May 21,1979 and ore brother, Marc McDonald. Graveside services were held Friday, April 13 at Riverside Cemetery with Reverend Leonard E. Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. FeneL Wotfe HASTINGS - Ferre L. Wolfe, 79 of 1019 North Glenwood Drive, Hastings passed away Tuesday, April 17,1990 at Thornapple Manor. Ms. Wolfe was born on June 6,1910 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Harvey (Ray) and Hazel (Bogart) Wolfe. She was raised in Hastings and attended the Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She received her BA Degree from western Michigan University in 1932 and her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan in 1944. She served in W.A.C.C. during World War II for three years. She taught Physical Educa­ tion at Detroit Public Schools for 30 years. She returned to Hastings about 1968. Many years ago she had worked at the Hastings Manufac­ turing Company. She was a member of the Health and Physical Education Cub of Detroit, American Legion and Michigan Association of Retired School Personel. Ms. Wolfe is survived by one niece, Mrs. Homer (Sham) Phillips of Hastings; one nephew, Roger Wolfe of Sarasota, Florida. She was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest (Bud) Wolfe in 1982. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Mildred G. Wilkinson HASTINGS - Mildred G. Wilkinson. 93 of 702 S. Benton Street, Hastings passed away Saturday, April 14, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Wilkinson was born March 22,1897 in Worchester, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Florence (Abbey) Morgan. She was raised in the Worchester area and attended schools there, graduating from South High School. She was married to James W. Wilkinson on March 24, 1922. Came to Hastings in 1944 from Providence, Rhode Island. Has made her home in Hastings since that time except for a period ofeight years when she and her husband lived in Stuart, Florida. She was well known in the area as an artist and for her handicrafts. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wilkinson is survived by her husband, James; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Thomas and Mrs. Robert (Lois) Shaltis both of Hastings; nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, William Morgan Thomas in 1976. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Cemetery. Planning a “Weekend Garage Sale?” Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! Qlvo Us A Call at...M8-aO51 Lake Odessa News: Recruiters are al work in their local chur­ ches distributing pledge envelopes for pro­ spective walkers for (he annual CROP Walk Sunday, April 29. They received instructions al the most recent meeting of the Lakewood Hunger Coalition at Lakewood High School. This fundraising event covers the entire school district for support, but the actual walking is done in the village of Lake Odessa with rest stops, waler depots, insurance, relief transportation and colorful posters. A pair of Rockport shoes is an award for the walker with the largest dollar amount of pledges. Plans have been announced for die annua) Arbor Day observance at the village park in April 26. Previous locations have been at the depot where new trees were planted and on the post office park area. This year's tree will be in memory of an outstanding volunteer, the late Janie Rodriguez. Seventeen Atethian members met at the par­ sonage of Central United Methodist Church April 10 when pastor Keith Laidler and the Ted Armstrongs hosted the group. They saw a video film on the Holy Land, which the pastor had visited tome years ago. Ford McDowell recently had an escorted tour of the Ford Museum at Dearborn shortly before the retirement of his unde Don McDowell, who hat been with the Ford Foun­ dation since leaving his teaching post at Lakewood High School several years ago. The Rev. John Morse of Traverse City will be the guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church April 22. He is pastor of a developing congregation there. He is a former pasur of the Sunfield United Methodist Church. On the following week, two former members of the local congregation will speak as representatives of a new church in recent yean, the Gull Lake Community UMC. They are Karen (Gariock) Morse and Fred King. Lakewood band members and chapcrones left Monday, April 9, for their long-awaited trip io die British Isles, where they were to ap­ pear in the Battersea Earner Parade and play other concerts. They were slated to return to­ day, April 19. Their plans were to stay at the Polytechnic Institute tn Woolwich. Beth Anne Barrone, who was an employee of the loaia Sentinel and worked in its Lake Odessa office for a time, was pictured in the newest issue of the Canon City Gazette as part of the three-woman staff of that Mont­ calm County paper since its purchase by the Greenville News Inc. Beth is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Northern Michigan University. She has been employed as a senior advertising sales representative with the Sentinel since 1987. She will be advertising manager of the Gazette, which is in it* 111th year of publication. Jerry Braendle is the previous owner. He is the son of Clarksville native Frank Braendte His mother Carrie had an older sister, the late Marian (Grant) Johnson of Lake Odessa. Jerry's daughter, Mary Grace, has been associated with the paper with her father and her mother, the late Lorena Mfota Braendte. The Braendte* were dose cousins of the late Doris Whitney, longtime Woodland teacher. Congratulations to Mr . and Mr*. Terry Newman, who were married March 24 and now reside in Chambersburg. Pa. The bride b the former Terri Lynn Grau), daughter of Gerald and Doris (Shoemaker) Graul of Lake Odessa. Charles G. Blair HASTINGS - Charles G. Blair, 71 of 2330 Lawrence Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday April 11, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Blair was bora on November 25,1918 in Boyne City, the son of Roy G. and Elizabeth E. (Blumenstock) Biair. He attended the Battle Creek area schools. He moved to Hastings in 1938. He was a Veteran of World War II serv­ ing in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945. He was married to Mae L. Gardner June 30, 1950. He was employed at Eaton in Battle Creek for short time and E.W. Bliss Company in 1946 to retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Hastings Elks, the Middleville VFW and Hastings Masonic Lodge. Mr. Blair is survived by hi* wife, Mae of Hastings; two sons, Charles Jr. of Mayfield, Kentucky and Junes of Lewisville, Texas; two grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ina Treadwell and Daisy Manley. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Roger Claypool officiating. Burial with full military honors was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Dr. Gilbert T. Patrick DELTON - Dr. Gilbert T. Patrick, 77 of 1530 W. Pifer Rd., Delton, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, after heart surgery. Dr. Patrick was born in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Michigan in 1940. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the University of Louisville Medical School, where he was elected a member of the Honor Medical Society, A.O.A. He spent four years as a radiology resident at Harper Hospital, Detroit and practiced radiolo­ gy in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek and surrounding communities for many years. For the last 20 years he lived in Barry County at the Pifer Road address. He served on the Goodwill Industries board of directors, where he held the office of president for several terms. Dr. Patrick is survived by his wife, Lucile Patrick of Delton; a daughter, Lucinda P. O’Harra of Southlake, Texas; a son, Thomas M. Patrick of Otis Orchards, Washington; sisters, Winifred Mackil of Akron, Ohio and Phyllis Powell of Grand Ridge, Illinois; brothers, Harry Patrick of Brookfield, Ohio and Dr. James Patrick of Hubbard, Ohio. No services are planned. Private burial will be held. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Mr. and Mrs. David Haney of Saranac an­ nounce the birth of son. Nicholas David, who weighed eight pounds plus at Ionia County Memorial Hospital April 2. His grandparents are Don and Marilyn Haney of Lake Odessa and his maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marv Rosenburg of Clarksville and the Bob Gardners of Saranac. His materal great­ grandmother is Dorothy Shook of Saranac. His paternal great-grandmother is Mary Herbert of Lake Odessa. He has a brother. Anthony, and a sister. Jessica. A hundred adults and children attended the Maundy Thursday service al Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church last week. Pastor Laidler led the service before the shared meal, which had a hostess and a distinct menu at each table. After the meal, the service continued with drama, communion and music. One real estate transfer listed recently is that of Roy Jamun to Robert and Nancy Besemer of Caledonia. Many weeks ago an item that appeared in this column concerned the paintings of the late Rosa Veto. If any relative or patron of an auction of her goods has one of these, please contact Ann Bump. They were listed and reported to the Smithsonian Institute. and are now eligible to have a hang-tag denoting that registration. June (Tietz) Hinman of Ohio reports that she has submitted information from two paintings of her late grandmother, Alberta Dann-Goodemoot. Paintings done before 1914 or by an artist born before 1880 •re eligible for this registry, as is any It has been reported that the Sunfield United Methodist Church is planning a dinner follow­ ing the April 29 CROP Walk for those who Cake part in the Sunday afternoon event to benefit Lakewood community sevices and the world’s hungry people. The Bluewater Michtpn Chapter of the Na­ tional Railway Society is in search of existing railroad structures and equipment throughout Michigan for the purpose of compiling an in­ ventory. This extensive project would assist researches and may lead to historical publica­ tion. The compilation will begin in September 1990. The chapter is hoping for information on railroad buildings, bridges, trestles, signals, unusual locomotives or cars on display or im­ mobilized. even including any abandoned and dismantled. Was a freight house tom down and rebuilt as a farm shed? Is there a CK&S trestle on your farm? Are you living in a remodeled passenger coach? A letter asks for the specific location in county, town, crossroads with reference points, description of the structure of equip­ ment, builder, age, condition, uses, preserva­ tion or dismanding efforts or plans; lineage for which it was used (name of rail line), history, contact person or organization. This letter of inquiry came to the Lake Odeasa Area Historical Sacfatt. which in lam has relayed the request to fife Clarksville Uom’ Chib and Village Council, Woodland Liom* Club and Village Council, and Sun­ field Township Board. There may be private citizens in the areas of Elmdale, Freeport, Woodbury, Hastings, Woodland or any of the several hamlets in the south half of Barry County who are aware of pieces of information desired by the chapter. Nashville and Vermontville may have some. If you own or know the location of any such piece of railroad property, please rend the in­ formation to Gregory Degowski. archivist; The Michigan Historical Railroad Inventory Project; Box 296. Royal Oak, Mich. 48068-0296. If you prefer to make a telephone call rather than to write a tetter, feel free to telephone (313) 399-7963. RafiaJ. Waldron HASTINGS - Rufus J. Waldron, 83 of 708 East Mill Street, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, April 12, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Waldron was born on September 24, 1906 in Sunion, the son of Marion and Susan (Caprin) Waldron. He moved to Flint in 1927 where he worked for Consumers Power for eight years. He worked for GM for four years. He moved to Hastings in 1946 where he owned and operated a paint and wallpaper store for 11 years. He was married to Mary Krupp on Novem­ ber 5, 1927. He was a member of the SL Rose Catholic Church and life member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Waldron is survived by his wife, Mary of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Arlene) Alber of Millvalley, California and Mrs. William (Barbara) Gross of Lansing; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren*, one sister, Geraldine King of Holt; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 16 at the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at the ML Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read EVERY WEEKin...The Hastings BANNER CM..948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19, 1990 — Page 7 Chamber to hold seminar on marketing Shoemaker-Kempf in marriage Hanson-Wilcox united in marriage Nov. 18 Bowers-Shockley united in marriage Sept. 9 Gail Marie Hanson and Stephan Jack Wilcox were joined in marriage on Nov. 18, 1989, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa by Pastor Kevin Cherry. Parents of the couple are Tom and Joan Hanson of Woodland and Jack and Phyllis Wilcox of Sunfield. Matron of honor was Brenda Barrone. sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Kelli Bost, friend of the bride; Jill Bishup, sister of the groom; Julie Wilcox, sister of the groom; and Chris Borchert, friend of the bride. Best man was Pete Campbell, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Randy Hazel, friend of the groom; Jeff DeJongh, friend of the groom; Bob Hynes, cousin of the group; and Tim Gardner, friend of the groom. Ushers were Steve Hanson, brother of the bride, and Doug Bishop; brother in law of the groom. The flower girt and ring bearer were Ashley Frost and Jcrmey Frost, cousins of the bride. The guest book was attended by Kary Hynes. Soloists were Maria Reiser and Doug Bishop, accompanied by Sharon Wyman at the piano. The reception was held at Dari's in Alto following the 5 p.m. ceremony. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Bill and Helen Bulling and Lyndy and Beth Hynes. The couple honeymooned in Florida. They now reside in Lansing. Laura Leigh Bowers and Michael Allen Shockley were united in marriage in a candlelight wedding ceremony on Sept. 9 at die First Presbyterian Church of Hastings by the Rev. Kent Keller. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald I. Bowers of Hastings and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Shockley and Ms. Janet Greer of Lansing. The bride was escorted by her father. The bride wore a satin brocade dress trimmed with pearls and sequins and carried a bouquet of Calla-lilies and roses. Maid of honor was Amy Jo Bowers and bridesmaid was Janice Bowers. They wore Mush tea-length dresses and carried mixed garden bouquets. Erin Federau, niece of the bride, dropped rose petals for the bride as she approached the altar. Andrew Federau. nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. Best man was Steve Bohl, friend of the groom, of Adrian. Groomsmen and usher was Roger Martin of Ionia. The other usher was Gary Ensley of Lansing. Soloist was Paula Allerding, who sang "The Wedding Song," “The Lord's Prayer.” and “Just You and I.” Rebecca Shockley attended the guest book. Honored guests were grandparents Marguerite Tobias, Mildred Brunson and Victor and Thelma WicMoski. A dinner dance reception followed at Mid­ dle Villa Inn with Marcia and Jim Ruddock and Deborah and Marc Federau as mistress and master of ceremonies. The, couple honeymooned on Mackinac Island and reside in Jackson. in a fall wedding, Susan Shoemaker became the bride of Michael Kempf at the Central United Methodist Church in Lansing. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. James Gyscl and lhe Rev. Gary Evans. Parents of the couple are Robert and Jane Shoemaker of Lake Odessa and Clyde and Nancy Wellwood of Manchester and lhe laic David Kempf. Kimberly Thigpen, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Michelle Urquhart, sister of the groom, and Julia Decker, Tracy Faulkner, Jill Rossin and Mary Srmrtek. friends of lhe bride. Best man was Gregory Eggleston, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were David Finkbeiner, cousin of lhe groom, Troy Fairbanks, Thomas Schlueter, Jeffrey Silkworth and Douglas VanDcven, friends of the groom. Ushers were Ron Shoemaker and Randy Shoemaker, brothers of lhe bride. Lynn Er­ skine, friend of lhe bride and groom, was hostess. Guest book attendant was Mari Shoemaker, stsicr-m-law of the bride, assisted by Ryan and Nicolas Shoemaker, nephews of the bride. Rose Shoemaker, sister-in-law of the bride was soloist and Randy Shoemaker was soloist and guitarist. A trumpet quintet, friends of the bride, played the processional and recessional. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harner, grandparents of lhe bride, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Finkbeiner and Mrs. Carol Milter, grandparents of the groom. A reception was held al die Kellogg Center in East Lansing following the ceremony. The couple are at home in Saline after their honey­ moon to Lake Tahoe. Days to observe 25th wedding anniversary Eldon and Wilma Day of 403 N. Main. Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday. May 6, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The former Wilma Parrott and Eldon Day were married June I, 1940, at the home of the bride's mother in Nashville. Eldon was a self-employed farmer for four years, worked at Oliver's and Eaton Mfg. of Battle Creek through 1958; and Allcrding and Furrow, Builders and Backe Construction at’ of Hastings, until retiring in 1979. Wilma worked at the office of Dr. Thomas W. Myers in Nashville for 30 years, retiring in 1985. Eldon was a member of the Nashville Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years, and both are members of Nashville United Methodist Church. The couple has lived in Nashville area always and al their present address for the last 25 years. They have a son. C. Douglas and Karen Day of Newaygo and a daughter, Judith A. and Marvin Laurie of Nashville. They also have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Kraai-Stufin announce engagement plans Bruce and Carol Kraai of Vermontville an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Sherry Lynn, to Mark Steven Sutfin. He is the _u of Albert and Carol Sutfin of Nashville. The bride-elect is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1983 graduate of Davenport College. She is employed by Con­ sumers Power in Lansing. The prospective bridegroom is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1990 graduate of Western Michigan Universi­ ty. He is a carpenter with Local 1449, Lansing. A July 14 wedding date has been set. grandchild. Their children invite eveiyone to an open house in their honor on April 28. 1990, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dorr Christian Reformed Church. Dorr, Mich. We request no gifts. Jack and Judith DeGroot of Nashville arc pleased to announce the engagement of then daughter. Tracy, to Ryan Hickey, son of Ber­ nard and Ruth Hickey of Nashville. Tracy and Ryan are 1989 graduates of Maple Valley High School. Currently. Tracy is attending Kellogg Community College. Ryan is attending Michigan State University. No wedding date has been set. Foxes to observe 50th wedding anniversary Westendorf-Witt announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Westendorp of Mar­ tin announce the engagement of their daughter, Geri Aline, to Philip Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witt of Ripon. Calif. Geri and Paul are students al Dordt College in Sioux Center. Iowa. The Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion (ALCA) will have its spring general membership meeting at 7:30 Thursday, April 19, al the Lake Lodge (the old 4-H Camp, on Iroquois Trail), Discussion items will include the spring weed spraying, the proposed sewer plan and lhe April 27 steak dinner. All lake residents are invited. An open house is set for Sunday, May 6, al the Canal Inn, 113 East Canal St.. Augusta, in honor of Arthur and Hazel Standley of 7525 N. 44th St., Augusta, on their 50th wedding anniversary. The former Hazel Edmonds and Arthur Standley were married in Bedford Township on May 11, 1940. The party will be hosted by their children. James Standley of Fulton, Judy Bradley of Augusta, and John Standley of Dalton, Ga. Arthur retired from Clark Equipment in Battle Creek in 1975. Hazel was formerly employed by Battle Creek Food Co., the V.A. Hospital and Wnght Burrell inc. Both are members of the Urbandale SDA Church. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duane (Evadine) Fox will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children will have an open house Sun­ day, April 29, from 2 to5 p.m. at the Word of Fwth Fellowship Hall located at 2750 Wall Lake Road. (M-43) Hastings. They were married April 29, 1940, at Mt. Sterling, KY. The Foxes have four children, Charles, April and Stephen of Hastings, and Jonathan of Alaska, and 13 grandchildren. The Foxes spend several months each year doing volunteer work with the Mobile Mis­ sionary Assistant Program and have recently returned from a trip to Israel aad Egypt. ‘Family Night* set for April 23 at church A “Family Night” for all church and 4-H families, friends and neighbors will be held at the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Monday, April 23, at 6:15 p.m. It will begin with a soup and sandwich sup­ per. Then a musical, “Fntits of the Spirit." will he presented by 4-H and Sunday School children. The Glory Boys from Delton will conclude the evening. The public is invited and a free­ will offering will be taken. She has served as vice president of sales and marketing for Nancy Skinner and Associates, senior account executive for a health maintenance organization, advertising sales manager for a regional magazine, and account executive for radio broadcasting and newspaper publishing companies. Throughout her career, Martin's com­ munication skills have been the cosnerstone of her success. She has developed a style that is both personable and effective. In her seminars, people team how to build on their individual strengths and use techni­ ques that promote credibility. In addition to her practical career ex­ perience, Mania holds an associate’s degree in bunmess from the Blackhawk Technical In­ stitute. Her professional associations include membenhips in the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce and the Advertising Federation of Grand Rapids. Summarizing her philosophy, Martin says, “The successful employee in the 1990s will be flexible, expanding skills daily and adap­ ting to change.” J Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising ln...The Hastings BANNER Callus to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! One Price INSURANCE COVERAGE • Individual Health Farm • Group Health • Retirement ■T“\ Businass ■■A \ • Auto Mobile Homa Persona! Belonging* Rental Proparly Motorcycle Since 1908 JU, JOHN, OAVtoi >45-3412 • NOTICE • VanderKoddes to observe 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Harold VanderKodde (Esther DeVries) celebrated their 50 years of mar­ riage on April 4, 1990. Their children are Jerry and Betty VanderKodde, Jackie Herring. Jim VanderKodde and Mcrv and Judy Monroe. They have nine grandchildren and one great DeGroot-Hickey engagement announced Algonquin Lake group to meet tonight Standleys to observe 50th anniversary The seminar “Marketing and Promoting Your Business" will be held Wednesday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room at 118 E. Court St. In addition io Brenda Murphy from Harr­ ington Market Research Inc. and Stan Felder from William R. Biggs/Gilmore Associates, featured speakers will include Diane Flohr from Hastings House and Mari D. Martin from Nancy Skinner and Associates. Flohr, owner of Hastings House, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Eau Claire in Wisconsin. She is an idea lady who has been a retailer since 1980. She is a two­ time winner of the Gift and Decorative Ac­ cessories Merchandising Achievement Award for Promotion. Flohr has created and sold special merchan­ dising ideas and products to the Russ Berrie Company from New Jersey. Her flair for merchandising, design, decorating, and customer service ideas has made her a sought after motivational speaker. Martin’s topic will be “A sale is the transfer of enthusiasm.” This characteristic has made her a successful sales person and dynamic sales trainer. Martin conducts seminars in persuasive communication and customer service for Nan­ cy Skinner and Associates. These programs teach people die confidence and skills to motivate others, build effective teams, and develop successful long-term business relationships. Her 15 years of experience in sales and customer service has given her the background to teach effective communication Steebys to observe 25th wedding anniversary A 25th anniversary open house will be held April 28. honoring Charles and Jean Steeby of 6775 Usbomc, Freeport. It is to be al the VFW Post. East Main Street, Middleville, at 7 p.m. Charlie and Jean, along with their children would like to invite friends to come and celebrate with them. Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct: 1.) A hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Ronald Watson, 2050 W. Dowling Rd., Dowling, Mi., Section 26, Hope Township. Consideration will be given to property which lies on Lammers Rd. to build a new home on lot which width does not conform to Township Zoning Ordinance. 2) A hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Jim Farrah, 7994 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton. ML. Section 20. Hope Township. Consideration will be given to build a garage and setback does not conform to Township Zoning Ordinance. 3) A show Cause Hearing for Richard J. Baker. 6610 Head Rd., Delton. Mi., Section 20, Hope Township. Zoning Violation pertains to Article XIV, Section 14.1. Hearings to be held on Thursday, April 26, 1990, 7.00 P.M at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Rd. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the requests will be given the opportunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. For further information contact the Zoning Admini­ strator al the Township office 948-2464 Tuesdays 8 a m. to 11 a.m. or lhe applications are available lor public inspection during regular office hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator Brenda Beardall lost 25 lbs. Jean Malcolm lost 244 lbs. Per Week Registration Fee for New Members Only No matter bow much you have to lose, there’s never been a better time to try Diet Center. Because we’ve just reduced the cost of reducing. Now you can learn how to lose weight safely and naturally, without feeling hungry or deprived. And we’ll teach you how to keep the weight off. Make a commitment to yourself today. Get serious, call Diet Center. HASTINGS • SOUTH BEDFORD HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Later by Appointment • Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Center The • �a Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19, 1990 so. you will need to apply for annulments. If you were not married in the Catholic Church, your first marriage was not valid in the eyes of the church, and all that is needed is a bap­ tismal record. If things are still tangled by the time you read this, see a priest. Students pull ‘fast one’ on Northeastern teacher J-Ad Graphics News Service When fourth grade students at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings gave Jan Lawson a check for $25, the science teacher knew he'd been had. And if he had had any doubt that students were not listening in class, the uncertainty was soon erased. The money, collected among the fourth graders, was to be used to buy a magnetizer for the science program, the students told him. He had previously told the youngsters that the magnets the school owned were weakening. The students heard him and did something aboutiL "h's not like I said Hey, kids, would you buy this.’ They collected the money and sur­ prised me with a check at the beginning of science class." First and fifth grade students in Hastings schools experiment with magnets in special science units. The new magnetizer will be used to repolarize — or recharge — magnets, which lose their strength after being used and handled. "That was really neat," said Lawson. 'Tve had kids take up collections before for Earth Day or Adopt-a-Whale or something like that, but Fve never had kids who saw that it would be nice to have something for our science program and then do something on their own initiative." School board Vice President Michael Anton wrote a letter of thanks to be read by Lawson to the students. f Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: - icu 11 HOUT SHIFTS 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Part-time ■N A NEW GBADUATCS MEDICAL/MAGICAL - IS IKXJ1 SHIFTS 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. - Full-time ■ HOUS SHIFTS 3-11 p.m. - Part-time 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. • Full-time & Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PRO GRAM that includes Medical, Dental, Life, Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability insurances. Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selec­ ting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Nursing Education Director PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMKZTt OCNTUM *695 MMtDtATI DCNTUM *425 urraomnuM *395 FARTtAL DCNTURE *425 •All t*ath and matvriolt u*«d lhe high ilondardt set by lhe Arrxvxan Dental Au'n. •Our on premise* lob provides individual * efficient service. 'Free denture conwltation * examination. (616) 455-0810 •L.D. Himebough DOS •D.D. White DDS •G. Moncewiu DDS 2330 44th Si., S.E., Grand Rapid* PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 W£ ran Ann Landers Moth balls present dilemma Dear An Landen: I have been married to “Rusty” for six months. He’s a great guy and treats me swell. The only problem is his mother. She is not an easy person to get along with, but 1 have managed to steer clear of her sharp tongue and avoid a confrontation. Now • I am forced with a station I can’t handle. A few weeks ago, Rusty’s mother started to have trouble with dog fleas. Her neighbor told her that if she put mothballs all over lhe ' house, the fleas would disappear. Well, it ; worked. The fleas won’t come into her house • anymore, and neither will 1. The entire house smells like one big mothball. When Rusty goes to see her. he comes home smelling like mothballs. The food she cooks and sends over here smells like mothballs. I can’t eat it. Rusty says he doesn’t know what J am talk­ ing about. He doesn’t smell a thing. I'm sure ; he thinks I am just picking on his mother. He doesn't insist that I go over there anymore, which is a good thing, because it makes me ill. What I am wondering about is how long my mother-in-law's house is going to smell like that. I can’t stay away forever. — Loozianna. Dear Loo: If your mother-in-law keeps put­ ting fresh mothballs all over the place, the smell could last forever. In the interest of family harmony, however, you ought to show up for just a couple of minutes, decline any food and be as gracious as possible. This is not too much to ask for a great guy who treats you “swell.’’ " Addiction relationship falls Dear Ann Landers: Please print my letter. Maybe it will help “Screw Loose in Iowa," the woman who was addicted to Richard. I went through the same menial and emo­ tional torture a few yean ago. My “Richard” dragged me through the mud time and time again. He was potsissive and abusive — wouldn’t even allow me to have lunch with my mother. I was so hooked on him. I moved into his place knowing it was the wrong thing to do. I lost my family and all my friends. After -arly three yean, be walked out on me. I cned for days on end, had the shakes, stayed in bed, lost my job and became an alcoholic. Even­ tually I had a nervous breakdown. Don’t do this to yourself, “Iowa." No man is worthit. This isn’t *he end of the world. Get counseling and begin a new life, h took me a long time to get straightened out, but thank God I did. 1 now have a wonderful husband and a baby on the way. My life could never have been this good if I had stayed with that kook. — Another Love Addict in L.A. Dear L.A.: Advice from someone who has been there is by for the most effective. Thanks for telling your story. Marriage ‘validity* sought Dear Ana Leaders: I have been divorced for two yean and am dating a man who is also divorced. 1 am almost certain that we are headed for marriage, but I have a major concern. We are both Catholic. I’ve heard that it could be a problem for two divorced people to remarry and have the marriage Messed by the Catholic faith. We don’t want a large wed­ ding; we just want our marriage to be valid in the eyes of die Catholic Church. Is this possi­ ble? — New Orleans. Dear New Orleans: Were you both previously married in the Catholic Church? If She’s hooked on soaps Dear Ann Landers: I am 16 years old and addicted. It’s not drugs or alcohol. I’m hook­ ed on soap operas. Please don’t laugh. I’m totally sc nous. ' When 1 was 14, my parents were divorced. I was so depressed I didn’t want to go on liv­ ing. My only relief was watching the soaps. “Days of Our Lives” was my favorite. Here was a world where everyone was glamorous, rich and polite. The evil people always got caught and punished. I liked that. I imagined my parents as Victor and Angelica, always doing cruel things to each other and ruining people’s lives. I created a role for myself as the heroine. It became so real to me that I stopped reading and did very little homework. My grades really went downhill. Now 1 worry all day about what Julie is plotting against Victor. I am upset because it doesn't look as if Shane will get his memory back. For months. I agonized over whether Kayla would have a boy or a girl. When report cards came out a few weeks ago, 1 had almost all Ds. Mom said she was going to take away my TV. I begged her not to, but she did it anyway. Now I feel as if I am all atone in the world. The thing I loved best is gone. 1 am writing with the hope that you will print my letter and ask my mom to give me back the most important thing in my life. — Heartbreak in Milwaukee. Dear Milwaukee: The most important thing in your life is to get back into lhe real world. Soap operas are fantasy that can provide a lit­ tle relief from the anxieties of daily living, but they are not a permanent refuge. You need counseling to make the transition. I hope you get it. Please write again soon and let me know how things are going. Time alone not advisable Dear Ann Landers: I have been reading you for yean, and I know you truly try to help people, but once in a while you go off the deep end and do some damage. This is what happened last week. You printed a letter from a woman who said it would mean so much to mothers if their daughters-in-law would let them have just a little time atone with their sons. The mother who wrote said that she has not seen her son alone for five minutes since he married, and she really missed that. Well, my mother-in-law sent me that col­ umn in the mail. She could have handed it to me, because she lives within walking distance, but I guess she didn't have the nerve. I really became angry when I read that column, which I had read two days earlier in the Durham Morning Herald. I tried giving my mother-in-law private time with her son. but he got fed up listening to her complaints about everybody in the family and her constaatly hitting him up for money He gave me orders not to leave him atone with her for five minutes. So, Miss Landen, please be a little more carefol wife your “one-size-fits-aH” advice. I’m sure you hit the nail right on the head a lot of times, but when you miss, it’s a beauty. — A North Carolina Reader. Dear N.C.: Sony if I put you in a difficult spot, but I don’t fed that your mother-in­ law’s mailing calls for any kind of a response. Just cany on as always and follow your husband’s instructions. Frdtag preoured to have sex? How wellinformed an yon? Write for Ann Landers booties “Sex and the Teen-ager. "Senda self­ addressed, long, badness-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling so): Teens, do Ann linden. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. CHEVY The local competition champion,, who represented Hastings High School In the Twin Valley Conference Quiz Bowl Tuesday at Battle Creek Lakeview High School, were (from left) captain Brian Morton, Jason Carr, Eric Endsley and Brandon Dawe, members of "The Conclave." HUMBER ONE rot a unof coop reasons: Ford M-Size Pick-Ups Fori offers four choices of multi-port electronic fuel-injected engines. Only Ford F-C*:;s Pick-ups feature o • larger, stonJuri six cylinder engine with more load pulling torque. Chevy Fell-Size Pick-Ups Chevy Trucks don't offer multi-port electronic fuel-injected engines. Smaller, standard six cylinder engine. Less load pulling torque. Ford F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 and 4x4 models offer a higher maximum payload capacity. Chevy C/K 1500 models have a lower maximum payload capacity. Ford features a longer, wider, deeper cargo box. Nope. Ford gives you a better choice of options grouped together for greater savings. Forget it. 1990 Ford F-150 only What difference does it make? *11,524 INCLUMS: Air Conditioning Spaed Cootrol/Tih Steering Wbsd Man ergnt styled wheels LigM/cotiwtiience group noMMwg poaage Heavy My Service package Argent rear step temper Bright low-mount swingowoy mirrors Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/dock Headliner A Insulation package Local Quiz Bowl contest runners-up were "The Enigma Half Sphere Squad," made up of (from left, standing) captain Debbie Qrebenok, Geoff Gibson, Nikki Spaulding and Rebecca Hawkins and (seated) Rose Anger. Hastings Quiz Bowl tsam competes in league tourney The foursome of Brian Monon, Jason Carr, Brandon Dawe nd Eric Endsley represented Hasting* High School Tuesday in the annual Twin Valley Conference Quiz Bowl at Battle Creek Lakeview High School The group, which call* itself "The Conclave," won one match and lost two in foe league tournament. It defeated defending champion Sturgis 250 to $0, but dropped contests with Battle Creek Harper Creek and Battle Creek Lakeview. Hillsdale emerged as this year’s conference champion and Coldwater was runner-up. "The Conclave" won a double-elimination tournament that started last November and involved 12 teams made up of freshmen through senior*. The finals of the local tourney were held April 10, with the champions winning the right to represent Hastings in foe league quiz bowL In foe finals, foe champion* defeated the runner-up foursome, "The Enigma Half Sphere Squad," made up of Debbie Grebenok, Geoff Gibson, Nikki Spaulding and Rebecca Hawkins. Joe William* served a* alternate for the Conclave and Rose Anger was alternate for the runner-up team. Sponsor* of foe local quiz bowl program are Jim and Kathy Oliver. Diana Garza was technical assistant at the conference competition. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! R________ GREATER MKHK.XN FOR I) Df.AI.ERS ’Based or. 1989 Model Wai manufacturers reported retail deliveries by drrision. "F-150 MSRP with 503A Preferred Equipment Package and Argent Rear Step Bumper less $750 cash bock. Freight, tai. title ond otter options extra. For cash back take 'etail delivery from dealer stock by 4/30/90. See dealer for details Based on manufacturers published information and generally available industry data. Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Caff948-8051 for Advertising Assistance �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19, 1990 — Page 9 Three Hastings youths to be in Teen Institute Hastings High School will send a team to the fifth annual Regional Teenage Institute al the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center in Dowling April 27 through April 29. Students from Barry. Branch. Kalamazoo and St. Joseph county high schools will par­ ticipate in the weekend event. Students are selected for participation based on their leadership potential and their desire for positive peer influence in their communities. The Hastings Regional Teen Institute Team is made up of three junior students and one adult advi«or. The students are Tara Har­ bison, Cindy Purgiel and Kclle Young. The advisor is Liz Kensington, who is also the preventionist for Barry County Substance Abuse. The team is being helped by the Hastings Lions Club, the Hastings Exchange Club and Barry County Substance Abuse with scholarship donations. The Teen Institute program is designed to provide students with the skills and resources needed to develop positive peer attitudes and ahrrartive activities to substance use or Second grade teacher Linda Peterson and her class from Central School in Hastings collected plastic milk jugs for three weeks to leam about recycling and Earth Day. Monday, they took a brisk walk in the sun to the recycling center at the fire station to deliver their bags of "goodies.” On the way back to school, they stopped and picked up litter in one of the new parking lots. They also kept their eye out for anything that could be recycled. During the weekend, participants belong to a “Family Group,** where sharing and discussion relevant to lifestyles, interpersonal relarinaships, substance abuse, peer pressure, Local people making a difference by Kathleen Scott StaffWriter Whether they give recyclable materials in their home a second life or purposefully avoid buying Styrofoam and plastic products whenever possible, consumers can make a difference in lhe amount of waste they gener­ ate. Often these decisions are made in the home. But some people are starting to take their environmentally beneficial beliefs to their workplaces and churches. Some of lhe local people who are working to make a difference in their environment are: • Matt Dykstra, service clerk at the Felpausch store in Hastings. "You could say I'm a bagger," he said of his job of the last year and a half. The store gives customers a choice of having their groceries packed in paper or plastic bags. "If someone needs plastic, like an older person, I give them plastic because its easier to handle. Other than that, I put it in paper unless otherwise told," said Dykstra. When Felpausch first started the optional packaging program, clerks were told to put groceries in plastic, if customers had no pref­ erence. Dykstra said he didn't like the idea, so ' ’ he talked to his manager. "I likrto give out paper bags because it's ■ better for the environment," he explained. "The plastic is photo-degradable, but if the plastic is buried in the dump, it wont degrade because it needs exposure to the sun. That’s what photo-degradable means." • The First United Methodist Church of Hastings, after a suggestion at the regional conference, decided to do away with plastic foam cups and replace them with paper cups. Once the supply of plastic plates and bowls is used up, paper dishes will be their replace­ ment. "We feel we need lobe more conscientious of the environment," said Trudy Tobias, sec­ retary at the church. "That was the main rea­ son." • The Barry County Commission on Aging, which delivers "Meals on Wheels" to local senior citizens, will soon start picking up the iluminum dinner trays its meals are delivered in. "It's especially a good idea because the se­ niors hale to throw them away," said COA executive director Tammy Pennington. "They wash them out and save them. They're all piled up on their back porches.** Drivers who deliver the meals will soon start picking up the trays, which can be left at lhe Recycling in Barry County transfer sta­ tion near the COA building. Pennington added that her office has been applying pressure at the state level to develop recyclable alternatives to the plastic foam of­ ten used in senior programs. She said she has been in contact with the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, the agency that dis­ tributes state and federal money, to work with manufacturers in developing recyclable or bio-degradable packaging that is affordable. "We have a terrible concern about thfire (aluminum trays) because we use so many," said Pennington. "And it's not just the alu­ minum. We go through a -tremendous •• - — SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE Wednesday, April 25,1990 • 7:00 PM HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hatting* Near Schultz Rd. on M-43 To hear request of Isa Shultz, 4711 Tillotson Lake Rd., Hastings, Mi., Section 2 for a special exception use as a Farm Service Occupation. Anyone desiring tne exacl legal description or more information may contact Richard Leinaar 948-2464 Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or application is available lor public Inspectlo- *’’ J .esdays during regular business hours 9 a.m. t. ik noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interested person* uesiring to present their views will be given the opportunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator Brian Raymond Call Anytime 948*2875 if No Answer, Cail 1-800-638-5208 ELKS FISH FRY - PUBLIC INVITED - First and Third Friday of the Month • 5-8 p.m. s4.50 All-You-Can-Eat Woodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish will have its second pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21. Everyone is invited to enjoy a breakfast for a donation. Proceeds will go toward the purchase and installation of a special elevating device, which will make the church's fellowship hall accessible to dl. During the breakfast there will also be baked goods for The church is located in the village of Coals Grove at the comer of Durkee and Coats Grove roads. For further in­ formation, contact Pastor Jerry Miller at 367-4137. Cwtral ScM mmaI tarw.1T is Apt 29 The Central Elementary School Carnival will be April 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the school. Included will be games, clowns, popcorn, visits to lhe “Sweet Shop" and the draw­ ing tables with items for children and adults. Tickets are 6 for $1 or 33 for $5. Drawing tickets are solo separately at 25 cents, 50 cents and $1 each. WET BASEMENT? nyvifOrr© * SYSTEM.. GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING SarvMg Michigan Since 1S72 THIRD FRIDAY SENIORS NIGHT 65 A Older ... ‘3.M too rMt umum cm rm GENERAL MAINTENANCE Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN - To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD Housing Project for Senior Citizens Two bedroom apartment pro­ vided. Salary commenserate with ability. Application form and Job Description available at Middleville Housing Com­ mission Office. 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 ajn. I amount of Styrofoam." For now, Jean Bell, supervisor of lhe COA lunch site in Delton, makes a special point to drop off any used aluminum trays she comes across at the site. • Pat McKeough, owner of Hair Styles by Pal in Hastings, will soon introduce a new line ofbio-degradable hair care products at her salon. Starting in a month or so, beauticians there will routinely use bio-degradable sham­ poo and conditioner on customers. McKeough said she's making the change both as a business move and because she's concerned with what's going down the drain. • J-Ad Graphics, publishers of this and numerous other papers not only recycles all office paper and all excess paper from the press room, but film negatives and alumi­ num plates used in the camera room are also given a second life. Recycling office paper is the most recent change that has been made at the company. While it is only one firm, over a long period of time the amount of trash that never reach­ es the landfill adds up. Office paper has been reduced by about half since the initiation of the plan. Now generat­ ing about 60 pounds of trash per week, lhe reduction at Hastings Sanitary Service amounts to 60 pounds a week, or 3,120 pounds per year - a little over one and a half tons. Students are kept active through recreational Kevin Cooney has lolowed the Ryan White story. Hastings youth writes tribute to Ryan White Kevin Cooney was only 6 years old when Ryan White first started receiving national at­ tention. An anemic, White was ostracized by his hometown of Kokomo, Ind., because he contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. Cooney, a fifth grade student at Southeast­ ern Elementary School in Hastings, has fol­ lowed the Ryan While story. When White died earlier this month, Cooney was moved to write a tribute to him. "I felt that people in Hastings didn't know enough about AIDS and that somebody should teach them,” said Cooney, 11, who * wrote lhe piece by himself. "I went, sat in a chair turned on the light and wrote iL** . Tribute te Ryan White by Kerle Cooney Oh Ryan, oh Ryan, you may be dead but your legacy lives on. You taught a nation who shunned people like you to care. You taught them that there is no difference be­ tween me and you. You were lhe kid down the street who really deserved to live. Our na­ tion loved you. You brought so many people together. People with differences, people who argued suddenly stopped. You made a nation sing. When the world has so many problems, a boy, not a man, but a boy who just looked into his heart and found a way to make us stop worrying about ourselves and worry about you. Ryan, you had enough courage to bring a country together. We mourned when you died. But the only word to describe you is courage. Yes, tf you look in a dictionary by lhe word courage would be a picture of you. You taught us how our ignorance hurts and the virtues ofcourage. AIDS fighters just lost their bravest fighter. Ryan we love yod. We will remember you. Ryan White 1972-1990 FlBClftl Mi hrukfast cMtam • NOTICE • Hope Township PUBLIC HEARING AAA Michigan ticipasrs also choose “Personal Growth" ses­ sions, which might help students develop and discover positive health concepts such as decision-makiag, family communication. _ Applications accepted thru April 20th — Equal Opportunity Employer__________ ——===== natives to drag and alcohol use. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED •Disatior Team Volunteers to work in family assistance phase and shelter management Training and mileage expenses provided dur­ ing (raining. Call Don Tumor al the Rod Crass 945-3122, Monday thru Thrusday, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 pro. clai affaire for those unable to. Contact Don Rews sl 948-3259. • Home DeMvered Meal Drivers io take meals to homebound seniors in tho city of Hastings. Two hours a week or month will be greatly appreciated. For more information call Sue Huw at Commission on Aging, 9484856. • Veteran** end Service Personnel Aaaiataats to work at Rad Cross office and with Veteran's groups In Berry County. Con­ tact Don Turner, 9453122. ITEMS NEEDED • Bebg Yam far making baby hats, mittens, swoaMb snilpents. If you have extra yam to donate, ptaaeo call Helen Hoffman al 9483251. * OteHng MMmW for making baby quills. Call Lois Warns, al 943-3213 It you hay, material to donate. GETYOUR COPIES of Hastings BcUUlCf at any of these area locations In Hastings — In Middleville— In Lake Odessa Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drakes Market Plus Eberhard Felpausch Cinders Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Svoboda’s Grocery Todd's Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoors Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carls Market In Nashville — Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Charlies Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart In Delton Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— Others— Joes Grocery, Wayland Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Weick’s Food Town, Shelbyville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 19. 1990 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #10 • CHERYL FREY ...of HASTINGS. Cheryl Frey was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — Mystery Farm #11 Answer My Name My Address. Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Porto • Soles • Service • Tractors • Equipment • Lawn & Garden Ph. (517) 852-1910 WHITE Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 Cappon Oil Co. Music Center BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE "Barry Coaaty’a TV & VCR Haadqaartan’ 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings Phone 945*3354 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings Free Pricing Behind Our Store Use our Convenient Court Street Entrance 9526 Hastings Wrecker Service & Warehouse Tires "We're not just towing anymore!" Wc have Tires by Goodyear & Firestcne, Tire Repair and Napa Batteries — Hastings — Ph. 945*2909 DELIVERY PICK UP 948-2681 n, , Simplicity 307 E. Green St. Hastings LAWN-BOY T & M Tire and Service, Inc. 4 WhMl Allgnm.nt A Balancing, Br.k. Relining, Shock., Exhauat Sanies, Tun.ups .nd Air Conditioning VMMI I 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings ^945-9549 wu/fcu independent DEAUI 0 WATER CONDITIONING o.CH oaikv a-l: satukoav |7™r| [kHOME CENTEM lit Cail L—1-800852-3098 Qyak^y. OT 945-5102 GAVIN CHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC • CEO. INC. North of Middleville on M-37 795-3318 - or - 891-8151 AREA SPECIALISTS IN FARM • HOME • LAKE PROPERTY PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION BUYER OF LAND CONTRACTS Cash & Cany Clarksville, Ml (616) 693-2227 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings » 945-3431 Lyons Septic Tank Pumping HASTINGS 945-5379 Fast, Reliable Service Since 1961 Joe Lyons — Owner/Operator This Space is Available CALL - 948-8051 FOR DETAILS Monday-Friday 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings Feed • Fertilizer • Lawn & Garden • Pet Supplies • 1869 N, Broadway. Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL dean Courteous Dependable DAILY 6 WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL 4 COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 140 YARDS LANDFILL Open lo Public Tuesdays ana Saturdays B5 Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road — Hastings, Ml 49058 — (616) 945-5113 OPEN: 8 im. to S:X pzn. Monday-Friday MEMBER BRUCE SHOEBRIDGE Air & Water Purification “A Pledge To Better Health” Removes Tobacco Smoke, Odors, Pollen. Kills Mold Spores and Bacteria 616-945-5342 ____ EIattonal ^21 Sank of OQastings West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 WELTON'S SALES & SERVICE HEATING AND COOLING Gas & Oil Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning — Featuring the LENNOX Pulse Furnace — 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 Caledonia Farm Equipment Farmers Feed Phone 945-9926 | 945 4493 or 1 ■800-866-4493~| Halting*. Michigan LUMBERLAND BIG - Repair AM Makes * Lawn Mowers • Chain Saws Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc, ‘House of Quality' • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors — We Sell and Service the Complete Line — gjjj THORNAPPLE VALLEY /J / WOODLANDS Sales and Service • GE • Ftohn BCA • Z..Hk . Quick Marls ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Deilon • Ionia • Charlotte //Q/ 100% USA Domestic Beef 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Our People Make the Difference!" - SALE HOURS Momoy and Wednertaylam Ml pm. Tuesday. TfturMay. Fnda, lam lol pm; Saturday IX am lo) pm 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan - SERVICE HOURS - • am Ml pm. Tuesday lh>w Fnday I am IO$|m Ph. (616) 891-9233 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19, 1990 — Page 11 Nashville council appoints Democrat by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — For the first time in more than a decade, a Democratic trustee will sit on the Village Council. The all Republican council appointed Lans­ ing attorney Carol Jones Dwyer Thursday to fill the vacancy created by former President Pro-Tern Ray Hinckley's election to the village presidency There is one year remain­ ing on Hinckley's two-year term as trustee. Although Hinckley had the option of recommending an appointee for confirmation by the council, he chose to allow the council to “elect" the new appointee by secret ballot from the four candidates who had expressed interest in the position. Along with Dwyer. Ron Ohler, Bonnie White and former Village President John Hughes had expressed an interest in the appointment. Hughes, who stepped down and necessitated lhe presidential race Hinckley won in March, said he expressed interest in the appointment because he had been asked to stay on the council by unnamed parties in lhe village. Trustee Larry Filter was absent, and the first ballot at Thursday’s council meeting fail­ ed to produce a winner because no one garnered a majority of the five voles. Dwyer received two and Ohler, While and Hughes each received one on the first ballot. The second ballot resulted in a majority of the vote for Dwyer, who received three votes. Ohler and White each received one on the se­ cond ballot. After the "election," Hinckley formally appointed Dwyer to the council and instructed Village Clerk Rose Heaton to administer her the oath of office. A former Ann Arbor City Council Member, Dwyer was elected to that office in 1973 and served two terms. At the time, she was the youngest known elected official in the nation. At least, no younger elected official was found after months of searching, said her hus­ band. Bob Dwyer, who is the Barry County Democratic Party Chairman. Carol Dwyer holds degrees from the University of Michigan and from the U of M Law School. She practiced law in lhe areas of personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability for five years before becoming at­ torney for the Michigan Speaker of lhe House and practicing general governmental law. Dwyer was attorney for former Speaker of April 9. 1990 Common Council mat In regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hoti. Halting*. Michigan, on Monday. April 9, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call: Walton. Wat*on, White, •rower, Campball. Cusack. Josporse, Spancar. Moved by Browar, supported by White that th* minute* of tha March 26. mooting ba approved a* rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoice* read: L.H. Anklan Const.............................................Sl .825.00 SIC Meter Service...............................................6.630.30 East Jordon Iron Work*...................................... 1,310.12 Tate * Shay Heating.............................1.130.00. Appraisal Assoc................................................... 3,000.00 Haviland 8 Co........................................................1,496.25 Fishman Group.....................................................1,328.65 Northern Aerial Survey.................................... 1,728.00 Moved by Walton, supportedbyWhite that tho above invoice* bo approved a*road. Yoos: Spencer. Jasporee. Cusack.Compboll. Brower, White. Watson, Walton. Absent; None. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by Cusack that tho letter of April 2. from Recycling In Sorry County, in­ viting council members to Eorth Day Celebration Conference on April 20. at tho United Methodist Church bo received and placed on file. Jane Nor­ ton. Recycling Coordinator was present and spoke briefly. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by Jaspers* that the letter from JoAnn Knight requesting permis­ sion for tho Mother* Club ofBarry County Christian School to use Fish Hatchery Fork on May 19 from 9 to 3 p.m. for a building fund raiser with o Walk-oThon and a carnival be referred to tho Forks, Recreation and Insurance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer. supported by White that the letter of April 3, from tho Michigan Municipal League Legal Defense Fund stating that they will assist the Gty In tho cable television litigation with Triad CATV Inc. vs City of Hastings and Amorkobto Internottonol-Michlgan bo received Nashville Village Cleric Rose Heaton swears In attorney Carol Dwyer, the first Democratic Council Member to serve in Nashville in over a decade. Dwyer was appointee from a field of four candidates who expressed in­ terest in the position. the House Gary Owen, and continues as at­ torney for the current Speaker, Lewis Dodak. The current secretary of the Nashville Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. Dwyer said she will resign from that post. Some local officials believe that with her considerable experience in government and law and with her credentials, Dwyer can be of some help to the village and to the council. She said she decided to express an interest in the appointment because she wanted to help. "1 just wanted to be able to do my pan to help the community in general and to help the council as it continues to look for ways to cut coats in local government." Dwyer said. The village has been experiencing financial difficulties for a number of years, and the council has been trying to find ways to save money. Dwyer said she hopes to help find ap­ propriate budget cuts. There are also a number of zoning issues facing the village that Dwyer said she wants to be able to help resolve. Pino withdraws from race in Maple Valley vote by Mark LaRose Staff Writer MAPLE VALLEY — Incumbent Maple Valley Board of Education Trustee Bea Pino has decided not to run for a second term and withdrew her nomination petition Thursday. Pino said she made lhe decision after learn­ ing that Ted Spoelstra of Nashville and John Krolik of Vermontville had filed nominating petitions for the two open terms on lhe Board of Education. The deadline for filing was 4 p.m. Monday, April 9. The terms of incumbents Pino and Dave Hawkins will expire June 30. and the two new four-year terms will run from July 1 this year to June 30, 1994. Hawkins did not file a petition by the deadline Monday and could not be reached for comment on his decision. First quelling rumors that she would not run, Pino filed a petition Monday. Pino said then that the rumors were not necessarily mistaken and that she did not make her final decision lo run until Monday morning. "Il was a hard decision, but there are a lot of interesting situations coming up that I didn't feel I should miss because my major concern is with the kids and the academic pro­ grams they are interested in taking," Pino said upon filing. On Thursday, however, she substantiated the rumors when she withdrew her petition. “My main reason for running was that I was afraid no one else was going to take the responsibility." Pino said. “So when 1 team­ ed that Ted and John were running, I knew we’d have two good, strong supporters of education on the board." she added. Pino said she was relieved because she has confidence in Spoelstra and Krolik. “I know they’re both well qualified and very concerned about the quality of education lhe children in Maple Valley receive, and I’m sure they'll do a good job of seeing that the kids get the best education we can give them," Pino said. Pino, 75, is a retired educator from Califor­ nia. She resides in Nashville with her hus­ band, James, who is also active in the community. She recently received lhe Award of Merit from the Michigan Association of School Boards for her attendance at MASB con­ ferences and seminars. Krolik, 41. and his wife, Cindy, have lived in Vermontville for nearly 20 years. The couple have four children, Lindsey, 11, Erica, 9, Andrew. 6, all of whom attend Maplewood Elementary School, and Hilary, 3. Self employed in the Westar Timber Com­ pany of Vermontville, Krolik has been in lhe wholesale timber business for 11 years. Krolik said he believes it is his duty to serve his community. “I think everyone owes something to their community,” he said. “And I have four kids who will go to school here, so I’d like to make sure we have the best district possible." "1 want Maple Valley kids to get lhe best education we can offer them." Krolik added. Spoelstra, 57, who works for Michigan Bell, was recently elected to his third term as a trustee on the Nashville Village Council. The father of four adult children, Cara, Ted Bl, Diane and Sue, Spoelstra’s wife, Clara, died last June. Spoelstra said he was running because he wa< encouraged to do so by friends in lhe ..ununity. But he added that he also feels he owes something to the school district. “My whole family graduated from Maple Valley," Spoelstra noted. His daughter Cara, Assyria starts advisory plan commission The Assyria Township Board, at its April 2 meeting, agreed to appoint an Advisory Plan­ ning Committee to assist the board in reaching decisions that will steer the township toward its desired goals. Diana L. Newman, Township Supervisor, is asking each board member to submit names of two residents to serve on the 10-person Ad­ visory Planning Committee. Newman will chair the committee. The group will study and discuss issues such as roads, access to emergency care and 911, building renovation, solid waste disposal and zoning. The first meeting will be in April and a monthlv meeting schedule will be established. “The whole township needs to have a say when setting goals that will determine the future direction of the township. Five people on a board should not make decisions for 1,800 people without external input,” said Newman. _ , Newman also announced that Consolidated Governmental Services will attend the May 7 board meeting to discuss the upcoming reap­ praisal process that will take place this sum­ mer. Tse assessing firm will answer any ques­ tions or concerns Assyria residents may have. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Diana Newman who graduated last year, was his fourth child lo finish school here, and his wife graduated from lhe high school. "And 1 graduated from the adult education program with with my daughter Diane in 1977," Spoelstra added. “The school district has done a Jot for me." Spoelstra said he feds he has something to give in return and acknowledged that since he test his wife he has had a lot of time on his hands that he needs to fill up. "I feel with my experience on the Nashville Council that I may be of some help to the board," he said. "I know h’s a big job, but I think I can con­ tribute to the cause of insuring the best educa­ tion possible for the children of this communi­ ty," Spodstra added. The annual school election will be held Monday, June 11. ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Hastings Exchange Club is seeking nominations for its “Book of Golden Deeds Award." This annual award is given in recognition of long and unselfish giving of time and talents to the community. Too often these people are taken for granted and deserve to be honored publicly. Nominations must be made in writing. Anyone in lhe community may submit a letter of nomination, giving reasons and examples of why such a deserving person should be honored. Letters should outline activities of note and give a brief biography. People mak­ ing the nominations must include their own names, addresses, and phone numbers. A committee of the Exchange Club will review the nominations and announce lhe award winner early in May. A plaque will be presented at lhe Community Dinner May 22 at the Moose Lodge, during Michigan Week. Send nominations to Exchange Club c/o 121 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. by April 27. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 W...SUBSCRIBE! and placed on file, Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Cusack that tho letter of March 29, from Joseph LaJoye, Oboetor/President of tho City Band, recommending no City Band this season duo to his inability to direct the band due to heavy load of graduate course* bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. ^noveu answer, supporvea ay ^vanon mar mo 1989 National Bonk of Hastings Annual Report bo received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the letter of April 3, from the Hosting* Area School District requesting permission to use the city*' five voting machine* tor the Annual School Election on June 11, be allowed under tho direction of the City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Brower that tho letter of April 5, from the Thomoppto Arts Council listing a calendar of event* for tho summer be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josporse, supported by Brower that tho request from Jack Reynolds, director of the Hasting* Men* Slo-pitch softball to use Fish Hat­ chery Fork on Sundays this your to allow second shift workers a chance to play be referred to the Forks. Recreation and Insurance Committee. Yeas: AN. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josporse. supported by White that the Planning Commission minutes of tho April 2. meeting be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Josporse stated that at tho next meeting on April 23, tho request of Ken Neil, of Hostings Sanitary Service to increase garbage rate* will bo discussed. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that the letter of April 2, from lhe Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation adding Apple St. as a Mo­ tor Si. to the CHy bo received and placed on filo. Yoos: AN. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the letter of April 4. from the Barry County Tourist Council and Hastings Chamber of Commerce re­ questing tho City participate In loosing two billboard* on US 131 North and South bound before tho Bradley exit at a coot of SI ,200 per month with the City funding 50%af the cost for a one year con­ tract be allowed for 32.400 o* recommended by th* Finance Committee with tho Chamber of Com­ merce and Tourism Council coming up with the balonco Yeos * Walton Watson White Brower Campbell, Cusack. Josporse, Spencer. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the throe year audit proposal from Deloitte 8 Touche be approved for 1990 at 317,400 with second and third year approval being contingent on deliver ing the audit report and monogemont letter by Oc­ tober 31. 1990. City Clerk to send a letter. Yeas: Spencer. Josporse, Cusack, Campbell, Brower, I. - ------ * --- ^--.1- 4 to discus* said litigation. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower to ad­ journ before going into Closed Session. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Brower to go into Closed Session to discus* pending litigation on E.W. Bliss and Hosting* Aluminum Products and the purchase of real estate. Yeas: Spencer. Jaspers*. Cusack. Campbell, Brower. While, Watsen. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9.15 p.m. Read end approved: Mary leu Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (4/19) Default having been mad* in the condition* of a certain mortgage mad* August 15.1980, by Daniel J. Byrne and Susan G. Byrne husband and wife, as mortgagors), to the United State* of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on August 15. 1980, in the Office of the Register of Deads for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Liber 246 of mortgages on page* 133-196; On which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty Nino Thousand Twelve and 82/100 Dollar* (329,012.82) principal and Three Thousand Throe Hundred Ninety Two and 32/100 Dollar* (83,39242) in­ terest; no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having boon instituted to recover tho debt or any port of the debt secured by said mortgage, and th* power of sate contained In sold mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW, THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on May 24, 1990 at 10.-00 o'clock in th* forenoon at the East Door of Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being tho place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at publk sole, for tho purpooo of satisfying tho amount* due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with tho legal costs and charges of sale provided by low and in sold mortgage, the lands and premises In sold mortgage mentioned and described, a* follow*, to wit: Lot 112 and tho north one-haH of lot 111 of Fair Lok* Path Annex as recorded in Uber 4 of Plat*. Pag* 63, Barry County Record*. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period will bo six months from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sate phis interest and any unpaid encumbrance* on tho property from date solo For additional Intermotion. contact UNITED STATES OF AMSdCA acting through Former* Home Administration, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Dated 12,1990. (5/3) Fite No. 90-20340-NC In the matter of Zochory Alon Maurer. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. Moy 4. 1990 ot 9:00 a.m., in the probote courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Rkhard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Zachary Allan Maurer to Zachary Allan Bomott. Th* change of name i* not sought for fraudulent intent. March 26. 1990 Michelle Barnett 1120 E. Dowling Hostings, Ml 49058 721-8165 (4/19) Board Mooting - April 4. 1990 Approved minute* March 7th. meeting. Approved increase in town mowing charges re: NoNHax Landscaping. AH report* received and placed on file. Unanimously approved upgrading W. State Rd. from city limit* to Iroquol* and Airport Rd. from State Rd. to M^7 to "AH Seasons" stMdard, with ceet to Township of 366,875.00 to bo focteded tot od sewer, motion approved that land ownor* sub­ mit petition requesting same with 51% of signatures required. _ UnMlmouely approved motion that Trustee Bramey 00 allowed to retrain from voting on sower ieeue In that he is employed by one of tho firms whhin the propoeod sewer project. Approved request from Road Commiesten that 1/2 mill for overtime and weekend Winter maintenance bo placed an Auguet bdtet, with let­ ter to Barry County Commiestoners. JLdBptod ^Ordinance 868 - Jlmondmont So Prairiovilte Township Zoning Ordtotanco. jLdopfod omondod foe schedule for Center Street Lek* Access Site. TO: THE RBKNNTS AND PROPERTY OWMM OF THE TOVWttMP OF PRAMVUE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe following is a summary of Ordinance No. 68 which wo* adept*d oy me icwnsmp eoora or rroarieviise loemsnrp as it* regular mooting hold April 11, 1990, eaid Qr- SECTION I AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.B.S.0: * privately owned schools end colleges as o special um in tho "A" Agriculture District zoning SECTION ^AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6A.B.5A: Sectton 6.6.B.5.b of th© Proktoville Township Zonmg umnuncx is smswvaea m wpow cmxz core center* a* 0 special um In tho “A" Agriculture District zonlna classHlcotton. SECTION HI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1: Sec­ tion 3.1 of the Proirinvllte Township Zoning Or­ dinance pertaining to definition* is amended by adding a now subsection "llb.“ defining “Child Core Center." Approved epp a IMmsnt of Chertee Frery a* votewtaor port Mme patrolmen thru 1041-90. Approved reappointment of Evo Joan Johnson to MoUbrory Board thru 341-93. 7.1SS!9* *m*on*no Janette Ensto, Clerk Attested to by: fspervisorRoA (4/19) mwrw, woraon, vwmsr*. j^ueenr. none, wnwo. Moved by Brower, supported by Josporse that tho bid received from Wolverton Fire Apportus Co. for a now fire truck in the amount of 3156.364 for a 1990 L9Q00 chassis. 1.500 gallon per minute Ctase A pumper and equipment bo referred to tho Finance Committoe. Yoos: AN. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brewer, supported by Walton that the quarterly fire report for January, February and March 1990 be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that tho request from John A. Soobor for local approval to transfer ownership of 1989 Class C licensed business, located at 114 3. Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan Barry County, from Judith I. Brown be granted and resolution returned to tho Liquor Canvv-1ii-u»*wn. too*, rvuvrun, worsen, ^rnire, Brower, Campbell, Cusack. Josporse. Spencer. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Douglas Cunningham, Attorney from Lansing was present with Judith Brown and John Soobor concerning tho transfer of the Class C license. At­ torney Cunningham explained the reason for the transfer to council. After the discussion council ap­ proved said transfer. Councilman Spencer ques­ tioned whether the council should consider the Chief of Folks opinion in the transfer or Is his response to tho Liquor Control Commission com­ pletely separate from what council is voting on? City Attorney, Fisher Is to address this and report back at the next meeting. Teresa Hoyle Co-Chairman of Energy Commis­ sion. group of Futurlng wo* present and presented each on* with a pine tree to plant and Mayor Gray presented her with a proclamation on Earth Day and thanked her for th* tree*. Mayor Gray stated that th* City would join In the celebration of Earth Day with It is fully implemented. Mayor Gray read a proclamation honoring Kay Loftus with o Service to Children Award" o» presented by the Barry County Child Abus* Council for her numerous contribution* to the entire county. Mayor Gray rood a proclamation by th* In­ dependent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah* claiming the week of April 22. through 28 as Living Legacy Week. Moved by Campbell, supported by Whit* that th* Building Inspector* report for March 1990 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brower supported by Jaspers* that the resolution from Consumer* Power Co. to remove 2. 10.000 Mercury-Vapor lights on Court Street near Library Lot and install 5. 7.500 Mercury Vapor be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorised to sign said contract. Yeas: All. Absunt: None. Carried. City Attorney Fisher staled that he had informa­ tion on E.W. Bliss and Hastings Aluminum Products tax appeals and wanted to go info Closed Session (4/19) SECTION VNI AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.0.B-3. Section 6.0.8 J of tho Prairiovilte Township Zoning Ordtaance is amended by adding bod and breckfost operations a* a spociol use in the "R-1". Single Family low Density, Reekfonttai District zon­ ing classification, subject to certain conditions in SECTION IX AM01OMENT OF SECTION 6.5: Sec­ tion 6J of tho Proirlevllte Township Zoning Ordfoanco is amended *o a* to change tho name of tho “1-r. Light Industrial District zoning dossHkolion to tho "F Industrial District zoning da**ifkotion and by adopting a now Mt of zoning regula­ tion* pertaining to the "I" industrial District. ThoM regulations Include a listing of tho permitted and spociol land uses In th* ’1" zoning classification, a* well a* outdoor storage regulotton* and area Section 4.18.A of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance I* amended by th* substitution of *1" for the reference to *T-1" contained In this Section. SECTION Xi AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.0.F: Section 5.0.F of tho Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to road as follow*: F. T* Industrial District. SECTION XII AM&IOMENT OF SECTION 5.1: Sec­ tion 5.1 pertaining to unplatted land in Section 31 of the Township is hereby amended by changing the references therein to the *1-1" Light Industrial District zoning classification to the ‘1" Industrial District zoning classification. SECTION XIN AMENDMENT OF INDEX: The Index of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance Is hereby amended by changing the reference to Sec­ tion 6.5 to read as follow*: 6.5 - "I" - Industrial District. SECTION XIV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: This Ordinance shall take effect Immediately upon publkatlon. All Or­ dinance* or part* of Ordinances in conflict herewith ore hereby repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thl the full text of this Ordinance ha* been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at lhe address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or Inspected at th* offk* of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business heirs of regular working day* following the dot* of thl* publication. JANETTE EMIG. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (4/19) FYTDWNONrMKTMt April 3, 1990 Mooting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board member* present. Minute* of March read and approved. Discussed dispatching Hickory Fire Dept. Set salary for part time polk* officer*. Sol data*, time and ptoce for 1990-91 board '"Approved grave opentotg/efosing increase and foundation Increase. Approved purchase of lol north of Hickory Hr* Appointed board member to library board. •ills rood and approved In amount of 36.044.B4 plus salaries and transfers. Adopted resolution for county board of axnmlsstoner* to ptoce 1/2 mill on August Primary Ballot for winter maintenance of roods. Mooting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. April 11, 1990 Mooting colled to order by Supervisor Wooer at 9:00 a.m. Purpose of meeting decide on the dispatching of Hickory Fire Deportment. Moved and supported that Gull Laho Ambulance coifs for Barry Township and Hkkary Fire Depart­ ment be dispatched from Life Care in Battle Creek. This will become effective when all line* or* in order, having u**d both life Core and Central Dispatch for a period of time making sure everything I* working correctly. Roll call: 5 ye*. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Loi* Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William 8. Wooer, Supervisor (4/19) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 19 1990 Lakeview edges Saxon diamond team in extra innings, 3-2 Jeff Simpson is hoping his team’s bats heat up with the weather. But. like the weather. Hastings' hats show few signs of warmth. The Saxons opened the Twin Valley baseball season Tuesday with a 3-2 nine inn­ ing loss to Lakeview, dropping the team’s record to 0-4. The struggling Saxon hiters have scored only five runs in their four games. "We’re a young team." Simpson said. "We have a lot of new faces. I'm pleased with how we're playing and hopefully we’ll start getting the timely hits." Lakeview broke a 2-2 tie in the ninth by scoring a run on an error, a ground out and a sacrifice fly. Hastings had rallied from a 2-0 deficit by scoring single runs in the third and fourth inn­ Hastings’ Nick Williams beats the throw to first after an infield hit In the fourth Inning of Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Lakeview. Williams eventually scored the second Saxon run. Errors help Lakeview past Saxons in softball, 19-5 Eight Hastings errors led to eight unearned runs and a I9-5 loss to Lakeview Tuesday in the Twin Valley opener. The Saxons drop io 1-3 overall. Lakeview managed only 10 hits off three Hastings pitchers, but eight errors along with 14 walks and 11 wild pitched killed the Sax­ ons. Charla Dunn was the loser, lasting four innings and giving up three earned runs. “Dunn pitched fairly well, but we played very poor defense behind her,” Hastings coach Larry Dykstra said. "We are going to have to make some changes in our infield to pitchers in our league.” Dorna Boienz went the first five innings for Lakeview, allowing only one hit and one run while striking out seven. Hastings finished with three hits, including a single and double by Lisa Kelley. Melissa Belson had an rbi single. Lakeview led 8-0 until the bottom of the fourth when Kelley singled, went to third on two wild pitches and scored on a bunt by Tammy Galbreath. Lakeview salted the contest away with nine runs in the sixth on three hits, seven walks and ings. In the third. Ryan Nichols walked, stole second, went to third on a wild pitched and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jamie Murphy. In the fourth. Nick Williams singled off the pitcher's glove, stole second and after a walk and ground out. scored on a passed ball. Hastings had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the seventh, but left runners on first and second. The Saxons also stranded two runners in the ninth. Hastings had five hits in the game while Saxon pitcher Tom Vos. who lost a 3-0 deci­ sion to Ionia in lhe team's opener, allowed eight hits. He struck out two and walked four in going the distance. "He pitched a real good game." Simpson said. "It was a classic, good game. There was good pitching by both teams." The Saxons host Marshall tonight. Hastings’ Karl Gielarowskl has a pitch skip past him which led to the se­ cond Hastings run. [ Sports ] Offense carries Hastings jayvee basebailers past Otsego Twenty nine runs and 25 hits carried Hastings' jayvcc baseball team to a sweep of Otsego last Thursday. 11-10 and 18-6. Jarrod Castelein picked up the win in the opener with relief help from Jesse Lyons. The pair survived 12 hits, eight walks and three errors. Trent Weller led the 15-hit Saxon attack with a double and two singles. Pat Kelly and Tad Mellen had two singles while Matt Schreiner had two rbis. In the nightcap. Lyons allowed only four hits over five innings to pick up the win. He struck out seven. Ryan Martin had two doubles while Ryan Madden and Mike Frey each drove in two runs. Hastings scored 10 runs in the fourth to win. The team beat Lakeview 12-1 Tuesday as the Saxons erased a 2-1 deficit with 10 runs in the third. Shawn Davis was the winner, allow­ ing four hits and two walks in five innings. Jamie Hanshaw homered and drove in four runs for the Saxons while Davis helped his own cause with a homer, double and two rbis. Castelein tripled in two runs. AJ. Purdum had three hits and Trent Weler two. Hastings had seven extra base hits. Girls win in track; boys lose to Marshall Hastings' girls grabbed first in II of 16 events to win its first track meet of the year Tuesday, a 83-45 thumping of Marshall. The boys weren’t as fortunate, losing a 75-62 decision to the Redskins. Carrie Schneider and Lin James each recorded two firsts to lead the Saxons. Schneider won the 200 meter run (29:22) and the 100-yard dash (12.14). James captured the 100 meter high hurdles (17:13) and the 330 low hurdles (55:42). Other firsts were picked off by Candi Sarver in the discus (71-11). Rachel Haas in the shot put (26-4), Kris McCall in the long jump (14-2). Katy Peterson in the 440 (1:03.24), Chris Solmcs in the 880 (51.40) and lhe 880 relay (1:56.94) team. The boys were led by the two-mile relay team of Mall Brown. Chris Patten. Brad Thayer and Kurt Huss and the 880 relay team of Tom Brandt. Matt Haywood. Tom Crottenden and Brian Wolfenbarger. which both took firsts. Other firsts went to Brandt in the 110 hurdles. Wolfenbarger in the 100, Chad Lun­ dquist in the discus and Tom Dawson in the 330 hurdles. Hastings Relays set for April 21 Plans for lhe 53rd Hastings Relays have been finalized. The meet will be held April 21 with field events starting at 10:00 a.m., the boys and girls 4 x 1600 meter run at 10:30 a.m. and the rest of the events at noon. Competing teams include Lakeview. Harper Creek and Sturgis as well as Hastings from the Twin Valley. Cross-county foes Delton and Lakwewood will also be at lhe relays. Other teams include Charlotte. Eaton Rapids. Grand Rapids Christian. Gull Lake, Ionia, Lowell. Lansing Waverly. St. Joseph. Spana and Three Rivers. Medals will be awarded to the top six in­ dividual placers with team trophies going to the first and second boys and girls placers. Saxon golfers runnenip in 1st league match Lakeview shot a 210 to outdistance runnerup Hastings by 15 strokes in lhe inaugural Twin Valley jamboree of the spring Tuesday at Binder Park in Battle Creek. Jackie Longstreet shot a 53 to lead the Sax­ ons whle Jenny Chase fired a 55. Angclle Hastings pitcher Charla Dunn allowed only three earned runs In four Inn­ ings, but the Saxons dropped a 19-5 decision to Lakeview Tuesday. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! April April April April April April April April April April April April April 19 19 19 19 21 21 21 23 24 24 24 24 24 BASEBALL Marshall ................................ 5:00 p.m. SOFTBALL Marshall ................................ 5:00 p.m. GOLF Charlotte ......................................... 3:30 p.m. TENNIS at Coldwater .............................. 4:30 p.m. TRACK Hastings Relays.................................10:00a.m. BASEBALL Grand Ledge Inv................. 10:00 a.m. TENNIS B.C. Central Inv.................................... 8:00a.m. GOLF at Sturgis................................................... 3:30p.m. TENNIS at Lakeview..........................................4:30p.m. TRACK Lakeview.................................................4:30p.m. GOLF at Grand Ledge........................................3:00p.m. BASEBALL at Harper Creek...................5:00 p.m. SOFTBALL at Harper Creek............................ 5:00p.m. Cooldin a 58 and Bobbi Jo Nelson a 59. Hastings won its season-opener last Thurs­ day in a 231-255 verdict over Eaton Rapids. Longstreet was match medalist with a 51. Chase shot a 55, Ctxiklin a 59 and Kerry Begg a 66. Hastings mens softball meeting April 22 A meeting for all teams interested in play­ ing in the Hastings Mens Softball Association will be held Sunday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverbend Golf Course. Any team wishing to play in the league in 1990 must be represented at the meeting. Anyone wishing the job of field maintenance should cither be at the meeting or call Jack Reynolds at 945-4394. Jayvee softballers drop pair The Hastings jayvee softball team lost a doubleheader io Otsego last Thursday. In the first game, the sophomore team was defeated 9-3 with Sarah Kelley pitching. Shanna Mur­ phy. Jenni McKeough and Kelley had hits. In the 2nd game, the freshman team was defeated 16-7 with Vai Blair pitching. Jill Gibson and Blair had triples; Malylka DcGoa and Jenny Storm hit doubles. Delton seeking softball teams The Delton Community Education program is seeking womens modified fastpitch softball and co-ed modified teams. The minimun age requirement for the modified fast pitch team is girls who will be seniors this fall. There is a SI00 sponsor fee plus a 515 player fee. The league will play Thursdays at 7 p.m. The deadline for entry is April 26. The community education program is also seeking co-ed modified teams for a Sunday afternoon league. There is a 5100 sponsor fee. That league is open to seniors in high .school and above. The deadline for that league is May 15. Karate Championships held April 28 The Mid-Michigan Open Karate Cham­ pionships will be held Saturday. April 28 al Hastings High School. Registration is al 10 a.m. with elimination bouts al noon and black belts at 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Hastings Karate Club. The entry fee for one event is 515 with two and three events 518. Categories include spar­ ring. forms and weapons. Admission is 55 for adults and $3 for children. Sole winners Hastings' Tom DeVault (above) and first doubles partner j<sf! Baxter were the team's only winners In a 6-1 loss to Lakeview Tuesday night. The Saxons play at Coldwaler tonight and in the Battle Creek Central Invitational on Saturday. Bowling Results Monday Mixers Superior Seafoods 73-51; Andrus of Hastings 67-57; Deweys Auto Body 66%-53%; Pioneer Apartments 65-55; Friends 64%-55 %; Miller Carpets 63-57; Cinder Drugs 63-57; Miller Real Estate 62-58; Sir N Her 56'6-63%; Ferrcllgas 56-64; Hastings Bowl 5356-70'6; Michel ob 53-67; Girrbachs 53-71; Music Center 52-68. High Games and Series - S. Smith 156; H. Service 168; C. Lamie 165; S. Hanford 181; M. Moore 175; C. Jiles 151; M. Westbook 172; L. Hause 179; Y. Markley 181; K. Col­ vin 172; R. Kuempel 201; C. Jenkins 186; D. Kelley 189-540; F. Girrbach 189-509; V. Carr 211-506; M. Wieland 198; B. Anders 201; K. Palmer 157; S. Neymeiyer 160; M. Meyers 156; D. Coenen 161. Thursday A.M. Friendly Homes 78; Gillons Const. 69; Varneys 6856; Word of Faith 67%; Valley Realty 66%; Kloostermans 65%; Question Marks 64; Bosleys 60; Vacanceys 60; Slow Pokes 59%; Open-Mark-Open 58; Hummers 58; Kreative Korners 55; Northland Opt. 54%; Leftovers 52; Formula Realty 50. Good Games - G. Potter 179; R. Kuempel 169; P. Godbey 189; B. Sexton 158; R. Mar­ tin 128; A. Eaton 172; L. Potter 143: N. Wilson 180; K. Mizer 145. High Series and Games - M. Atkinson 187- 503; K. Forman 184-503; S. Brimmer 166- 455; D. Bolthouse 167-478; P. Croingcr 195-459; T. Joppie 176-467; A. Allen 167- 464: J. McQuem 167-448; M. Brimmer 166472; B. Fisher 145401. Thursday Angels Stefanos 8048; Key Cleaning Services 73'6-54%; McDonalds II 73-55; Barry Co. Real Estate 71-57; Clays 63'6-60'6; Hastings Bowl 54-74; Hastings Mutual 51-77; McDonalds I 42-82. High Gaines and Series - C. Williams 154; L. Tilley 192-512; J. Hurless 203-533; S. Neymeiyer 183: D. Snider 159; B. Moody 188- 539; E. Gray 156; P. Norris 177; S. Dunn 152: J. Jarvis 146; L. Horton 144; S. Rose 178; C. Moore 162; L. Apsey 187; C. Cuddahee 174; P. Varney 158; B. Huss 132. Sunday Mixed 77%46%; Holy Rollers 74%49%; We Don't Care 68-56; Gutterdusters 66-58; Pin Busters 65(6-58%; Die Hards 64%-59%; Alley Cats 64-60; Really Rottens 64-60; Chug A Lugs 62%-57%; Hooter Crew 62-58; Mar­ ried w/Children 62-62; Get Along Gang 60-64; Greenbacks 58%-65%; Ogdcnites 58-66; Middlelakers 56%-67%; Wanderers 52%-71%; Thunderdogs 52%-71%; Misfits 43%-80%. Womens High Game and Scries - P. Lake 164; B. Seger 171; D. VanCampen 172; D. Kelley 190-532; J. Ogden 160; D. Snyder 192-527; T. Pennington 167; D. Bartimus 181-516; M. Bowman 171; S. Neymeiyer 169. Mens High Game and Scries - B. Lake 207-533; D. Snyder 169; D. Montague 189, S. Goodenough 188-525; D. Welsch 185; W. Friend 151; J. Woodard 185-520; S. Davis 183; R. Ogden 189-511; R. Snyder 176; R Ward 178; R. Allen 181; C. Pennington 188; C. Haywood 207-529; G. Tilley 199-512; G. Williams 203; R. Neymeiyer 248-559; B. Drayton 174-518. Wednesday P.M. Final Standings Mace's Ph. 77%-50%: Valley Realty 75-53; Varney's Stables 71 %-56%; Nashville Locker 70'6-57%; Hair Care Center 69%-58%; Lifestyles 68-60; Geukes Mkt. 67-61; Handy’s Shirts 59%-68%; Easy Rollers 56-72: Welton's Heating 54-74; DeLong's Bait 51%-76%: Friendly Home Parties 48-80. High Games and Series - B. Hathaway 190-550; C. Stuart 178-507; K. Becker 184494; B. Johnson 190487; M. Dull 168473; G. Otis 189475: L Kidder 176437; L. Johnson 156436; C. Watson 165429; S. Sanlnocencio 145-399; S. Brim­ mer 160437; P. Smith 174477; F. Schneider 468; S. Pennington 181; J. Pettcngill 131; B. Vrogindcwey 176. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 19, 1990 — Page 13 ‘Most Creative Writers’ found at Hastings Schools by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Today’s youngsters know about the world and what goes on in it, according to poet Elizabeth Kerlikowski of Kalamazoo. Kerlikowski, who teaches creative writing, ha> just completed nine days over rive weeks in a residency program at the elementary and middle schools in Hastings, where she helped the students in creative writing. Many teachers, grandparents and parents saw the unique writings of the students last week at a display in the library. Teaching the students from fourth, fifth and sixth grades is especially exciting, she said. "The kids were great. They have some fabulous stuff. They are concerned about basic issues like philosophy and politics. One even wrote about Lebanon. That's why I love the job," she said. • “This is the second year I’ve done this in Hastings," said the free-lance poet, "and my third year of being in Delton." Kerlikowski has been teaching creative writing to students since 1983 after being encouraged by one of her college professors while in school in Colorado, she said. Besides being enjoyable, teaching junior high level children helps her in her career, Kerlikowski noted. "I'm writing a novel about kids that age, and they help me with that. 1 told one class that my novel is about a prissy girl who has Earth still has troubles in 20-year anniversary to clean fish, and one boy said, ’it has to be a perch. They’re hard to clean, and the scales fly all over,' so perch it will be," she said. When teaching a class, she starts by talking about her work, and then goes into what she calls "cheerleading," or getting the students used to the idea that they can write creativiy. "I tell them to write about anything they know about-anything going on in their lives," she said, "just whatever you need to write." Before the actual writing begins, she practices "pre-writing" with the kids, "to sort of set up guidelines," she explained. Kerlikowski does all of the judging of the writing, and as long as she does not know any of the students everyone "starts out even." Sometimes the students themselves are surprised by winning, but they all think it’s "a cool thing," she said. "And, it's exciting to watch then when they win," she added. Each winner received a t-shirt that reads, "Most Creative Writer" and a certificate signed by Kerlikowski. The poet also writes short stories and a column called "The Neighborhood* for the Edison Voice in Kalamazoo. She enjoys traveling all over Michigan in her work, and next goes to Petosky. The program is funded through the Michigan Arts Council. LANSING (AP) — Lee Jager remembers lhe days before the fint Earth Day, in 1970, when the public was beginning to notice and object to dirty air, dirty water and open dumps. "We had fires on the surface of the Rouge River because of the contaminants floating Many people attended the reception In the Middle School library to read the creative writings by fourth, fifth and sixth graders in the Hastings schools. on it," said Jager, who worked in the fled­ gling air pollution division of the Michigan Department of Public Health. "We had locally uncontrolled emissions of various types of contaminants into the air. Every coal-fired boiler in industry bad a black plume coming from iL That’s how people found the factories. Every small town had a junk yard where they burned automobiles. "If you were a pilot flying over the state, you could see the plumes of smoke where everybody was out burning leaves," he said. "The things that were considered bad were so obvious, it was easy io get excited about them." As Michigan prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Earth Day ou April 22, prob­ lems remain. "I think there has been gains made in some areas. Mostly, I think the environment is worse off," said Vikke Wretxsfcy of South Haven, who is planning that community’s Earth Day observance. Wretzky, buy with her throe young chil­ dren, didn't notice the fint Earth Day, but now she recycles and favors organic faming. "I hear more people talking about it and more people seem to be more aware. It’s just like all of a sudden, it’s blossoming." she said. "We've become aware of a whole new cate­ gory of probiema we weren't smart enough to even know raisted then," said Jager, now chief of the departments environmental and occupational heaim division. Mom Brenda Morgan and daughter Alyssa, another "Most Creative Writer," read one ot lhe examples of winning writing that were put up in the library. Alyssa's teacher Is Lany Gibson from Pleasantview School. The buildup of cootaminantaia the Great Lakes, emioiou of invisible but toxic air pollutants and similar problems are leu visible but jut as severe as the ones that prompted the holding of the first Earth Day, said David Dempsey, director of the Council on Environmental Quality. The citizen panel named by Gov. James Blanchard is preparing a comparison of Michigan's environment today with that at the time of the first Earth Day celebration and coordinating Earth Day observances in Michigan. "It seems to resemble the original Earth Day in one important way. The observance is happening at the grass roots level. The en­ vironmental movement really took off be­ cause of the community energy and commun­ ity activities," Dempsey said. The first celebration, promoted by former Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wisconsin, drew 20 million participants in activities calling at­ tention to the fragile nature of the planet It ushered in a decade of environmental action, including creation of the Environmen­ tal Protection Agency and passage of the fed­ eral Clean Air Act and Clean Water AcL The more than 130 Earth Day observances scheduled this year in Michigan will be an opportunity to celebrate the progress since the 1970 event while calling attention to the more subtle problems that remain, Dempsey said. Citizens' zest for energy conservation and recycling in the 1970s diminished in the 1980s but this Earth Day could revive that individualism, he said. "It could lead to a renewed sense that the individual will have to make changes in buying and consuming habits if the envi­ ronment is going io be protected," he said. "Government can't nlve all the problems. It's going to take actions by 250 million Americans and people all over dr world." Activities across Michigan on and around April 22 will include tree plantings, confer­ ences on recycling, lectures on tropical rain forest destruction and South Haven's launch­ ing of a solar-powered boat The boat, the Esther, is being readied for a 77-mile trip across Lake Michigan this sum­ mer to demonstrate the practicality of solar power. BOARD, confd from Page 1 Justin Waters is congratulated by Elizabeth Kerlikowski for being a "Most Creative Writer." He received a t-shirt and a certificate for his woik. News Briefs Arts Council gives five awards Five Barry County students have been .selected to receive summer arts scholar­ ships from lhe Thomaple Arts Council. This year’s recipients are Paul Buchanan. 15. and Eleanore Schroeder, 12. of Hastings schools: Heather Dawn Webster. 12. and James Kaule, 14. both of Delton schools; and Corey Mettler, 15. of Maple Valley. The winners plan to use their awards to help defray expenses in attending summer camps at Interlochen or Blue Lake. The scholarship applicants auditioned and interviewed with the Arts Council’s Scholarship Committee. Ambulance rates jump in LakeO An increase in ambulance service rales m Lake Odessa was approved recently by the Lake Odessa Village Council. The costs for basic life support ser­ vices will go up from 5150 to $230 for residents and from $175 to 5255 for non­ residents. Limited life advanced support costs for residents will jump from $175 to 5255. and from S200 to S28O for non­ residents. The fee for use of the heart monitor also will increase, from 510 to $25. Council members and Ambulance Director Marvin Westendorp said the in­ creases were needed to avoid an am­ bulance fund deficit. Plans for post-grad party continuing The Hastings After-Graduation Party is in the final stages of planning. The site was chosen and each member of the committee has been working diligently to try to make the June 1 party a huge success. The goal is for a safe graduation night for seniors and one they will always remember. Merchants and others have donated lo this party. Anyone still in­ terested in donating may contact Dr. or Mrs. William Baxter. Spring Art Show slated for May 5 The fifth annual Spring Art Show, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, May 5. The show will be the largest ever. At its new location in the west gym at the Hastings Middle School, it will have double the indoor space. Booths will include basket weavers, potters, pen and ink artists, folk art, decorative rubber stamps, weather vanes, toys, dried and silk flowers, duck carvers, wreaths, and more. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Chamber has a few booth spaces yet available. Call 945-2454 for applications. Art auction MayS to benefit Hospice Barry Community Hospice will have an art auction at the Hastings Country C1 * 5 Jurday evening. May 5, to raise ,ney for programs on behalf of the ter­ minally ill. A preview will start things al 6 p.m. and the actual auction will begin al 7. The auction, presented by Oxford Art Galleries, will include landscapes, wildlife and boating scenes, seascapes, children at play, abstract designs and posters. Both original art works and reproduc­ tions, all framed and ready for hanging, will be included. Tickets, for $5, may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy, Hotra Pharmacy in Deiton. Mace Pharmacy in Nashville, and Professional Pharmacy in Mid­ dleville. They also may be purchased at the Pennock Hospital Gift Shop and from any Hospice member. Hon d'oeuvres will be and punch will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Millage requests to be on TK ballot The renewal of 2.5 mills and a rollback of the Headlee Amendment will be included on the annual school election ballot June 11 for the Thornapple Kellogg School District. The renewal request will be for two years, but the Headice override proposal will be only for a year. Under the Headlee Amendment, millage rates are rolled back when pro­ perty assessments increase more than the rate of inflation. bringing the projected revenue for the year to $12,131,665. Expenditures likewise increased, mainly from spending money received for gifts and grants. The increase of $8,061, brings the projected expenditures for the year to $12,387,344. The fund balance stands at $103,349, said Schoessel. • Tuesday, May 8, has been slated as School Family Day, "io hopes that people will use the day to recognize the unique con­ tribution made by school personnel," he said. • The Northeastern Parent-Teacher Organi­ zation gave the board $450 so each teacher in that building will have $25 to spend on classroom materials. • As discussed in the March meeting, the board has adopted a resolution designating all school property as "drag-free zones." Law enforcement agencies and schools in Barry County are working together to give school property drug-free zone status. "The law provides the prosecutor to ask for up to triple the penalty for someone caught selling or using substance-abuse-type things within 500 feet of school property," explain­ ed Schoessel. Law enforcement agencies said posting the designations may bring more attention to the problem and decrease drag violations. • No action was taken on the out-of-district transfer request submitted for Melissa Lewis to attend Caledonia Schools because her par­ ents asked to have the item deleted from the agenda. Schoessel had recommended that the board deny the transfer. In another request, the board approved the application for Ryan Wade to attend the Lakewood School District because the propo­ sal meets board guidelines. With the exception of trustee Colin Crattenden, all board members voted against a third request made on behalf of Joshua Pomeroy to attend school in Delton. • The board adopted a new agenda format, which Secretary Endsley said sometimes re­ duced the number of roll-call votes from 22 to 10 since lhe consent-style procedure has been used. • Four new sets of textbooks have been re­ commended as replacements to outdated books now being used. Books for high school government and English, as well as first through fifth grade mathematics, have been suggested for replacement at a total cost of about $30,000. Some of the texts have been used by the system since 1967 and 1968. Not only are they worn, but they are also out of date, said Director of Educational Services Robert VandcrVecn, who made the proposal. • Three changes were suggested as additions to the board's substance abuse policy. If the board approves, use of anabolic steroids would be included in the policy banning use of controlled substances. "I want to point out that we have had no evidence of steroid use at the schools. We just want to get ahead of the problem," said Schoessel. In another change, use of illegal drugs will not only be prohibited on school property, but by students involved in school activities, regardless of where lhe drags were taken. The substance abuse policy, which now prohibits the use, possession, sale and deliv­ ery of illegal drugs may also include the pro­ hibition of paraphernalia related to controlled substances. The adoption of textbooks and the amend­ ment to the substance abuse policy will be voted on at the May 21 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school. READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER / 1 would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Enclosed is my payment lor: S13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan, Calhoun. Eaton. 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Send my subscription to: NAME___________________________________ _ ADDRESS______________________________ _ CITY/STATE________________________________ ZIP__________ PHONE______________________ lon-a. Kalamazoo and Kent) U $16.50 OTHER AREAS $10 STUDENT (9 Months) THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 19. 1990 Accomplice sentenced to jail in Arby’s Restaurant theft J-Ad Graphics News Services A man who shared in lhe profits of a theft from Arby's Restaurant in Hastings has been sentenced to serve 90 days in lhe Barry County Jail. Timothy Lee Barr Jr., 19, of 2300 W. Quimby Road, also was ordered lo pay $300 in court costs, $200 in restitution and to spend two years on probation. Earlier he pleaded guilty to conspiracy lo receive and conceal stolen property. In ex­ change. charges of breaking and entering, larceny over $100 and accessory to a felony after the fact all were dismissed. Defense attorney Michael McPhillips told •he court April 4 that the two months Barr spend in the Barry County Jail awaiting sen­ tencing had taught him a valuable lesson. "I think the time Tim has spent in jail has had a significant impact on him,” McPhillips said. "1 think it will cause him to change Court News Orangeville when a friend suggested stealing the vehicle. "There was talk about getting a snowmo­ bile, and I went along with it," he said. Owens said he acted as the lookout while friends loaded it onto a truck and took it from the area. He said he did not see it after that Several other people are facing charges in the case. guilty to one charge in connection with the case. Thomas Konieczny, 19, offered a guilty plea April 4 to one count of delivery of mari­ juana in exchange for the dismissal of two identical counts. Sentencing will be June 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. Konieczny said the police undercover in­ formant came to his home in January and asked him for a bag of marijuana. "He's been a friend for years, so I didn't think much of it," Konieczny said. Defense attorney Michael McPhillips asked Judge Shuster to continue bond for his client "The offenses all had to do with delivery of marijuana to a friend,” McPhillips said. "It some of his ties.” McPhillips asked for leniency for Barr be­ cause be has a learning disability. Barr said he would leave the area after his probationary period ends. Judge Richard M. Shuster, however, said a disability did not warrant special treatment in this case. "Just because you have been receiving spe­ cial training and because you are a special person, that doesn't give you the right to vio­ late the law," Shuster said. "You're going to have to develop the courage not to allow yourself to be led into illegal circumstances," the judge said. Earlier, Barr said he had dropped off a friend at Arby's in December 1989. Raymond Er­ ickson went into the building and returned with over $300 in cash. Barr said he did not know about the break­ in until afterwards. But Barr used some of the money taken to buy parts for his car. Barr was ordered to reside in a halfway house after his release from jail. He was di­ isn't right, and he knew it wasn't right. But it isn't as if he was selling to make a profit." Konieczny told the court he did not make a profit on the sale. He charged $40 for the bag and the informant paid $40 for it He was ordered to report to the Barry County Jail after a funeral the following day. •A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of malicious destruction of property over $100. David Rempp was facing charges of larceny over $100 in connection with lhe theft of a Mercury outboard boat motor. But that charge will be dismissed when he is sen­ tenced this month before Judge Richard Shus­ •A county resident who took a snowmo­ bile from a home at Gun Lake in December has pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Daniel Owens pleaded guilty March 28 to the lesser offense of attempted larceny. In ex­ change the more serious charge of larceny over $100 will be dismissed when he is sen­ tenced May 9. Owens said be was at a party Dec. 28 in ter. Rempp said he was driving in the area and got lost in March and came across the motor. "I saw the boat motor, and I got the notion to steal it," he said. He put the motor in the back of his car and left the area. Rempp has been jailed in another county since the theft on other charges. Sleep experts warn of tiring population ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Americas 24­ hour on-the-go lifestyle is turning it into a nation of "walking zombies” who sacrifice sleep to keep up, warns a Cornell University researcher. More than 100 million Americans work and play with insufficient sleep — nearly ev­ ery other adult and teen-ager. In addition to damaging an individual's psychological and physical well-being, sleep deprivation costs the United States billions of dollar* a year in lost productivity and med­ ical costs, said James Maas, chairman of Cornell's Psychology Department Nearly half of all Americans short them­ selves of one to two hours of sleep per night By week's end, it’s as if they'd missed a full night. "If you lose two hours of sleep because rected to have alcohol abuse counseling and to avoid illegal substances. In other court business: ■A Hastings man who delivered marijuana to an undercover policed officer has pleaded Two captured escapees are suspects in Lake O robbery J-Ad Graphics News Service LAKE ODESSA — Two escapees from the medium security Michigan Reformatory in Ionia, both suspects in an April II Lake Odessa robbery, were captured last week in Oscoda County by the West Branch Sheriff’s Department. A Michigan $tate Police spokesman at the Ionia Post said James Thomas Hale Jr.. 17. and Donald Smith, 19. fled prison sometime between 11:30 p.m. and midnight April 11 by scaling a fence. They are suspects in the theft of a pickup truck in Ionia, the armed robbery of Cappon's Quick Man in Lake Odessa and several other crimes, including breaking and entering dur­ ing their flight up north. The pair were traced by tracking dogs to a cabin in Mio. where they were arrested the day after the robbery. The pickup truck was recovered as well. Lake Odessa Police Officers Mike Struve and Craig Pickens traveled to Mio Friday to interview Hale and Smith. "Both had blue bandanas and one had a green tunleneck,” clothing fining the descrip­ tion given by lhe Cappon’s Quick Mart atten­ dant who was robbed, Struve said. A ...an fitting Smith's description held the clerk at knife point, threatened to kill her and made off with nearly $400, just four hours after the prison break April 11. The Cappon clerk told police she was mak­ ing coffee when she turned around and observed the man holding an eight-inch hun­ ting knife in his left hand. He told the clerk to open the cash register and give him the money, police said. He told her to fill a large grocery bag with the cash you go to a party on Saturday night and then for the next five or six days you get your normal sleep, which for most people is inad­ equate ... by Friday you are like the narcolep­ tic,” said Maas, an award-winning producer of "Sleep Alert,” a documentary broadcast re­ cently on public le’evisioo and underwritten by North Chicago-based Abbott Laboratories. "There are some people who are literally walking zombies,” he said. "If you need an alarm clock to get up in the morning, or if you feel more than a minor sag in the middle of lhe day, you need more sleep.” Maas said he sleeps 7 1/4 hours a night but is trying to get eight hours. "I've been so busy with this program that I'm not getting as much sleep as I should be right now. But I've at least regulated my sleeping habits by making sure I'm in bed every night by the same time (midnight),” he said. "More Americans undersleep than overeat," said Dr. Thomas Roth, director of the Sleep Disorders Research Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit "There is very Utile Question lhe impact of sleepiness is great" he said. "How many air­ planes have to crash because the pilot falls asleep? How many nuclear plants have lo shut down because the operator falls asleep?” About 20 million Americans have work schedules that include night shifts, and sur­ veys indicate 55 percent of them nod off at least once a week on the job, says psycholo­ gist Richard Coleman, a sleep expert in the film. These people are not falling asleep on breaks, not lying down on the job. They're trying to work," be said from Rots, Calif., where he heads a shiftwork operations con­ sulting firm. "Three Mile Island happened at 4 am., Chernobyl at 2 a.m., Bhopal at midnight, the Exxon Valdez al around midnight," he said. Charles Czeisler, director for Circadian and Sleep Disorder Medicine at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, said part of the prob­ lem is that shift workers generally are rotated to the earUer hours, opposite of the body's biological clock, and they are switched bock and forth too frequently to allow them to ad­ just. . An institute study at one plant using a ro­ tating shift schedule found that accidents in­ creased significantly during the final two hours of a shift and were 40 percent greater at night than in the daytime, he said. Maas' documentary looks at bow sleepi­ ness affects the judgment and reaction time of pilots, policemen and medical interns. The suspect, who appeared to be nervous, demanded the money kept under the cash drawer as well. The clerk then was told to go into the bathroom and count to 60. The clerk told police the suspect threatened to kill her if she came out before counting to 60. He followed her to the bathroom as she entered and closed the door. She counted to 60 and then exiled to find that the suspect had Nice said no one had been in the store just prior to or after the incident, and no vehicle 9.36 ACRES, beautifully wooded with stream, 4 miles north of Mancelona. Remote hunting and camping; many deer, grouse and turkey. $8,000 with S300 down, $100 per month. 11% Land Contract. Call Northern Land Company al 616-938-1097. Help Wanted HELP WANTED Part-time slock supervisor, to be responsible (or receiving, pric­ ing and merchandising incoming goods. Must be responsible indi­ vidual capable of working with a team of people. Apply in writing only to: Barry County Lumber Home Center, P.O. Box C, Haslings, Ml 49058._____________ SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD part-time, good oppor­ tunity for retired person who likes to work with children in the Hastings School area, immedi­ ate opening. Contact Sgt. Char­ les Cross, Hastings City Police Dept. 945-5744. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. 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Walleye, Largcmouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm, Inc. 08988 35th St., Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. OPEN POLLINATED SEED: com S23, S26 bushel. Ned Place, Rl. 4, Wapakoneta, OH, 45895 (419) 657-6727. CASTLETON TWP. - Two were se­ riously hurt in a two-car accident last week oo North Clark Road that may lead to drunken driving charges. Richard Lee Green. 43. of 10424 Coats Grove Road, Woodland, was ad­ mitted at Pennock Hospital after the 10:15 pan. accident April 12. He was released Monday, according to a hospi­ tal spokeswoman. Justin W. Cooley. 69. of 512 N. Maia St, Nashville, was treated and re­ leased at Pennock after the accident Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said Cooley was driving south oa Clark Road south of Coats Grove Rood when the northbound car driven by Green crossed the center line and struck Onley's vehicle. was adjourned. Cooley told Barry County Sheriffs deputies Green's car suddenly appeared in front of him, and he was unable to avow the crash. Green told Deputy Robert Abendroth he did not remember the accident. Green uid he had had several beers and whiskeys in the past three hours at home and at a bar in Vermontville. Green was arrested for drunken driv­ ing by Abendroth. Blood samples were taken at the hospital and forwarded to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Authorities said Green had been in an accident near Vermontville shortly be­ fore the accident on dark Road. Three arrested in traffic Incident HASTINGS TWP. - A. tfnukea drivug arat Dm led » • Kuffle with police ended with duee man Seandey. Amend were: Stevee G. Frendrwiy, 22, of 219 W. Greet SL, HrttingL for dntakei drivio(. Worrute wen iened Monday by the Barry County Prooecutor'i office chugiat Fmabwoy with third-offense dnukea driving. David W. Power, 29, of 113 W. Benmm SL, Hutingi, for poucssioo ot open intoxicant and disorderly behav­ ior. Vaa A. Stauffer, 23. of 3405 Gun Lake Road, Hustings, for poueuion of opea ittnxicanu and disorderly behav­ ior. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Mamie Milla aaideuthoritiea wen alerted to the incident when a witness reported a brown 1974 Maverick parked in the itstenection of Cotta Grove Road and Bachman Road about 4:30 P-«- The driver wat trending in the road, drink­ take seven! sobriety testa. Fremhway, who said he had had eight to nine been to drink, refused to take a breathalyzer test. When Mills arrested Fremhway, Power and Stauffer exited from the ve­ hicle. Troopers Terry Klotz and Mary LePage ordered them to return lo the car. Troopers said Power, who appeared to be highly intoxicated, dropped to the ground and began to thrash around. Trooper pulled him to his feet and leaned hint against the police cruiser. Power then began screaming and bang­ ing hia head against the vehicle, and he was placed in the back of the police cruiser for disorderly conduct Stauffer attempted to force his way into the police cruiser and was told to step back. When he refused, he was also was arrested for disorderly conduct Fremhway was arrested and taken to lhe Barry County Jail. Authorities con­ tacted Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and District Court Judge Gary Holman and received a search warrant to draw blood from Fremhway. He was taken to Pennock Hospital and a sample was taken and forwarded lo the Michigan State Police Crime Lab. Fremhway also received citations for driving with an expired license, refusing lo take a breathalyzer test and transport­ ing open alcohol in a motor vehicle. Police said he has two prior convic­ tions in March 1986 and July 1987 for drunken driving. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) Former ambulance attendant charged with touching girl The HASTINGS BANM COOK'S CARPET CLEAN­ ING And upholstery. Reason­ able rates. April Special: Free deodorization and reduced rates on DuPont Teflon Soil-Stain Repclcncy. Special reduced rales on all volume business. CaU (616) 795-9337.________ Bouman Drive, Middleville, both are free on $4,000 personal recognizance bonds. The pair are charged with damaging a home in the 500 block of Sherman Street on March 30 and with vandaliz­ ing Thornapple Kellogg High School the following day. Authorities said they returned to van­ dalize the same Sherman Street home April 3 and also damaged a home in the 300 block of Russell Street that night The two were arrested April 6 by Middleville Police. A preliminary ex­ amination originally set for April 13 Two hurt, one held for drunk driving Mill* said the Maverick continued lo swerve back and forth and nearly forced an oncoming car off the road. Police pulled the vehicle over and asked Fremhway, who was driving, to CLASSIFIEDS I \tati High schoolers charged in vandalism MIDDLEVILLE - Two Thornapple Kellogg High School students are charged with damaging the school building, a teacher's home and another Middleville residence over a five-day pe­ riod in March and April. Bradley S. Eastwood, who plays on lhe school football and track teams, and Philip W. Seubring, a member of lhe track team, face preliminary examina­ tions May 11 in 56th District Court in Hastings. Both are charged with four counts of malicious destruction of a builning, each a four-year felony offense. Eastwood, 18, of 6505 Noftke Drive, Caledonia, and Seubring. 17. of 7674 ing the caller aaid. A second calkr minuses User reported a fight between three men at the inter­ section. Barry County Sheriffs deputies and Michigan State Police trooper* arrived and followed the vehicle at speeds reach­ ing 55 mph along Bachman Road, a giavtl atafared road. Authorities investigating the robbery found no footprints in the area, though some were located leading away from the station toward Second Avenue, Strove said. Hale had been serving a sentence for break­ ing and entering in Kalamazoo. Smith was sentenced in Lapeer County for the same of­ fense, authorities said. The two escapees were in the dorm of the reformatory at 11:30 p.m. April 11 but could not be accounted for at the midnight check, said Trooper Charles Loader from the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police. They are being held by West Branch police while their investigation continues. THE 3 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT home. Long Lake, Cloverdale. 623-5662. Police Beat Authorities are looking lor a suspect who raped a Johnstown Township woman Tuesday morning. The suspect is described as about 30 years old, 5-foot 10Inches tall, weighing about 170 to 180 pounds. He has medium length dark hair, mustache and beard, and may be named Brian. Anyone with information In the case is asked to can the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Johnstown woman raped at Bristol Lake by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer JOHNSTOWN TWP. - A Barry County woman who stopped at an Urbandale bar Monday evening said she was raped hours later by a man who offered her a ride home. Barry County Sheriff's deputies are looking for the suspect, who told the victim his name was Brian. The victim, a Johnstown Township woman in her early 30s, was treated Tuesday for extensive bruises on her hands and wrists and released from Pennock Hospital. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott said the victim had been drinking at lhe bar for several hours Monday evening and asked for a ride home when the bar closed at 2 a.m. Tuesday. A man in the bar, whom she did not know, offered her a ride, and she accepted. Instead of driving the victim to her home, he drove her io the public access site at Bristol Lake off of Stamm Road. DeMott said the assault took place in the suspect’s car at the lake. The woman, standing about 4-foot 8inches tall and weighing less than 100 pounds, fought back during the assault, bruising her hands and wrists, DeMott said. The victim told police her attacker did not strike her, and she suffered no other physical injury in the assault, DeMott said. The suspect drove her to the corner of Hutchinson and Hickory roads after the at­ tack, which took place about 3 a.m. Tuesday. The victim left lhe car, walked to her home and called authorities. The victim described the suspect as a white male in his early 30s, 5-fool-10 inches tall, weighing about 170 to 180 pounds. He had medium length black or dark brown hair, a mustache and a full beard trimmed short. He may have bruises or cuts caused by the victim during the struggle, DeMott said. He was wearing a blue baseball cap, blue jeans and jacket and was driving a mid-size to full size vehicle. The victim did not recall the car make or color. DeMott said the victim may remember more about the attack in the next few days. "Her mind was foggy from what happened, from drinking and from the lack of sleep," he said. “She may have more details." by Jeff Kncuaarcxyk Staff Writer An emergency medical technician who of­ fered to help a Hastings High School student with a first aid project was arrested Tuesday on criminal sexual conduct charges. Hastings Police said Allan L. Meehan Sr., 26, invited the 16-year-dd girl to hi* home, made sexual advances and wifhAii her. In a separate incident at the Hastings Am­ bulance Service garage, Meehan put Ns arms on the girl's shoulders and said, "I wish 1 could rape you right now," the victim told police. Meehun, who was released before the arrest from Hastings Ambulance Service for "poor conduct,” denied several aspects of the vic­ tim's story, police said. Meehan, of 420 S. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings, wax taken into custody and released on bond. He has 10 days io appear in 56th Dis­ trict Court on charges of fourth-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct. The offense is a misde­ meanor punishable by no more than one year in jail. lhe alleged incident was reported to police March 21 after the victim approached the wife of another ambulance employee and told her whit had happened. Police said the victim went to the ambu­ lance aervice earlier in March to ask for help with a first aid project involving Health Oc­ cupation Students of America at school. Meehan offered to help, talked with her for a while at the garage and gave her a long hug, before she left, police said. One week later, Meehan visited lhe victim and a friend at the victim's home. The victim told police Meehan asked them personal ques­ tions involving sex and said he could "teach you two a few things." He left shortly after­ wad. On March 14, Meehan called lhe victim and invited her to his home, where he said he had materials she needed for her presentation. Meehan led her to his basement and said in passing be had just passed Ns paramedic exam. When the victim said she was happy for him, Meehan pulled her close to him, touched her breast and kissed her, police said. The girl pulled away and left the home, po­ lice said. She told authorities Meehan had been drinking beer at the time. Two days later she returned to the ambu­ lance garage and talked with Meehan about an accident earlier in the week involving a friend. While Meehan showed her the location on a map, be put Ns arms on her and said he wished he could rape her. Meehan told police he had given the girl two quick kisses March 14 when she con­ gratulated him for passing his paramedic's exam. He said she put her arms around him and kissed him back. Meehan, however, denied touching the girl intimately. Mr. Bu8inessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad in The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you in your ad message! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-04-26.pdf 981b12b971e77e7c682086d4289016b1 PDF Text Text News Briefs MASS to honor school officials Five area achool boeri memben will be honored by die Michigei AaaociMioe of School Boards May 1 ir Rockford. Thoae honored for their effotta to im­ prove their leadenbip akaUa will be Robert Geikill and Marcia Tiffany of the Barry County IntermediaK School District Board. Ann Aimlie of the Haaainie School Doard. and Jan Siebeuna and Jemea Verlinde of the Thoraapple Kelk« Board of Education. The MASS alto will preaeet "Slandard of Excellence'' awarde to achool boarda that have a majority of their memben eaminp "Kaya 10 BoardBamaahip" for conunuinp oducaaioo and aeavice to their diatricta. Award recipioata will attend wottahopa, have dinner and hear a lefialaeive update from an MASS Garbage pickup rate increase approved . Saxon natters win Invitational Congressman talks about key issues See Story, Pege 12 See Story, Pege 2 See Story, Pege 2 _ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1990 VOLUME 135. NO.’Xi7 Tax increases on ballot for roads and COA lobbyist. Spring Cleanup Week scheduled The Spring Cleanup in dm city of Hmit<a will lake place only once dua year, from April 30 Io May 4. Yard debris left at the curt, by 7 in the fir* morning will be picked ap by ci­ ty ctewa. No plastic begs will be accepaed, became they caanot be taken ao dm landfill. Only year trimmings and brush will be accepted. Residents arc asked not Io act out any garbage or meala. Tax Limitations panel appointed Eight people have been appoimad Io a apecial Tax Limitation Comnatee by County Clerk Nancy Boersma end they will meet for the first time ar 1 p.m. Fri­ day al the County Commisaioners’ Room. Appointed were Juanita Yaeger, P. Richard Dean, John FcteenfeU, James R Toburen, Larry Haywood, Richard Beduhn, Richard Thomas and Glen I Weever. The Tax Linutstion Committee, which meets once in five yean, decides on an allocated millage rate for school system* in the intermediate district. Jt formerly was called a Tax Allocation Board. ‘Qoldsn Deeds' nominees sought Nominations are being sought by the Hastings Exchange Club for its “Book of Golden Deeds" award. The honor is imended to recogmae so­ meone for long and unselfiob giving of talent and time to the LUmnmnky. Letters of nommaooo should be teal io the dub by Friday at 121 S. Church Sa.. Hastings. 49058. Lions observing White Cane Week The Hmti^ Lions Club wiB observe Wlnre Cane Week April 2* through May S at area buemrmri. coRenib, domniom for local and naae projects. Hie projects iadude Eye Care, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Qaeet and Dreg Awareneas. Welcome Home of the Blind. Diabetes Awareness, Welcome Home for the Blind and the Michigan Eye Bank and Tranapiamation Ceasor. Habitat dinner set for May 4 A Swiss steak and chicken dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings The meal, under the direction ofFrank Towmend, will feature homemade dessert*. A freewill offering win be collected for the dinner. Proceeds will be med for Habitat projects Mayor Mary Lou Gray accepts a $12,000 check from First Lady Janet Blanchard. State’s First Lady delivers check to city by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Michigan First Lady Janet Blanchard rode into Hastings yesterday with a $12,000 check, and left with the first key she has re­ ceived to a Michigan city. The check will be used to start a new eco­ nomic development plan for the city. Announced by Gov. James Blanchard in his 1988 State of the State address, the Rural Economic Strategy Grant Program is de­ signed to recognize smaller communities that have shown the leadership and the drive to better prepare their communities for the fu­ ture, said Mrs. Blanchard. Specifically, this program will allow com­ munities to assess their strengths and weak­ nesses, identify potential economic growth opportunities, develop a shared vision of the community’s future, and start a realistic plan for achieving their objectives "You should feel very proud that you were selected as one of only 32 grant recipients and as a model for the state," she told a gath­ ering of community leaders at the County Seat Lounge. "It really is quite an honor. "The plan that you will be developing here in Hastings also will serve as a model in ererfr'* ~ jre jobs and economic opportunities f. oiher rural communities throughout the »iate. "In addition, Jim (Blanchard) has proposed a $3 million rural development fund to allow communities to follow through with imple­ menting their economic development strate­ gies for things such as infrastructure im­ provements, Quality of Life projects and parks. This is truly great news for Hastings and for all of Michigan." A native of Williamston, Blanchard grew up on a farm and attended a one-room school­ house. She told the guests that she’s always said her biggest claim to fame was showing the grand champion Angus heifer at the Ingham County Fair when she was in 4-H. Blanchard said she passed through Hastings many years ago and finds it a "real pretty lit­ tle town." "I feel very comfortable in the rural areas," she said in a separate interview. "If 1 had to choose what Fd be doing, Td rather live in the rural areas than in the suburbs and the cities. Michigan's First Lady for less than a year, Blanchard said she's getting used to her new position. "I like it. It’s going well. People always ask me, 'Do you like what you’re doing?' I say I knew what 1 was getting into. I’ve been involved in politics for a number of years, so I enjoy it. I enjoy the receptions and meeting a lot of people. 1 think that’s what I enjoy the most I'm getting used to giving speech­ es." The governor has not yet announced if he will run for re-election on the November bal­ lot Stat FIRST LADY, Page 3 Syrup Festival is this weekend The 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival in Vermontville is set for Friday, Satur­ day and Sunday. Highlights of the festivities win be the return of most of the queens from the past 50 years, the Grand Parade al 2 p.m. Saturday, a talent show Friday night, an arts and crafts show, entertainmere,, food and. of course, plenty of ‘Special Person’ day Is scheduled board. Since January, the COA has had to develop a waiting list of senior citizens who need the personal care program, she said. “We had to refuse 18 from January through March for the personal care program," Penn­ ington said. That program help* seniors re­ main independent in their own home* by pro­ viding such service* a* bathing and housekeeping. “9.2 percent of our (Barry County’s) population are 60 and over, said Paul Kiel, a former county commissioner who is a COA board member and serve* on the governing board of the South Central Michigan Com­ mission on Aging, “We’re in dire need," Kiel said. Federal funds for the COA are expected to be reduced by 3 and 4 percent in the near future, he said, adding that the county board “could give more in their regular (COA) budget, too." A U-mill increase would generate between $132,000 to $133,000 per year for the COA, which would use that money to provide necessary staff to meet service needs and up­ date equipment. Through the year 2010, the county's elderly population is expected to dimb more than any in the five-county region, which includes Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Brandi. Approximately 7,709 senior citizens cur­ rently live in Barry County. The County Road Commission is experien- ciag inflated costs of operation that have for exceeded its revenues from state gas and weight taxes. Because of that rmhalaarr. foods for snow removal and ice control are being threatened. Road Engineer-Manager Jade Kiueman has iota tne noara. The state’s gas aad weight tax for road par­ poses has remained the same since 1984. The resolution to place the road tax pro­ pose oa the balk* also states that stale aad federally mandated programs have imposed costs on tile County Road Commission at the expease of road maiatrnance. Originally, the Road Commission had wanted the millage exclusively for county roads, but rornmireioafrs discovered that such a countywide tax would have to be par­ tially returned to the city aad villages within the county. The tax, if approved, would be distributed according to a percentage of the generated revenue equal to the proportion the state equalized valuation in the municipalities bears to the total SEV in the county’s unincor­ porated areas. The road millage would generate about $250,000 per year countywide. Three townships consider going to State Tax Tribunal Board tables equalization report The Barry County Board of Commissioners has tabled its acceptance of the 1990 County equalization report until Monday, the final day it can submit it to the state, and several members alleged the Equalization Department has erred in several procedures. Unless agricultural assessments can be lowered, Thoraappie, Yankee Springs and Ir­ ving township* are considering taking their beefs about their county assessments to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. In the meantime, by Monday, the board has asked the Equalization department to re-study the matter to see if “fair and equitable" changes can be made to agricultural assessments in question to determine land value* in the protesting township*. The board has set a special 3 p.m. Monday meeting to reconsider the equalization report. Normally, the county board has adopted the equalization report at its regular meeting. The three township supervisors are in general agreement on the tillable land values set by the county appraiser, but are particular­ ly upset that wood lots and pasture land were valued at $800 an acre. “She (Equalization Director Barbara Moss) did not follow the state tax manual, as far as I’m concerned, to appraise the agriculture land, County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey told the board. "They (the Equalization Department) had appraised some of the agricultural land as though it was developmental or residential. Woods are just not worth $800 an acre as agricultural land. And, in other words, they put a higher price on the woods than they did on the tillable land," McKelvey said. "It takes 50 years to grow a crop of wood. That’s one of the procedures that definitely didn’t follow the state tax manual. And I think The Equalization Department sets un average assessment figure for each class up to 50 percent of actual market value. The depart­ mem then sends that information to the villages, townships or cities, which must assess the properties in that class to meet that Pteasantview Elementary School wiU have an open house “Special Person Dey” Monday, April 30, from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will perform at an assembly at 9:15 a.m. and parents and “special people" are invited io join the kids for lunch at a cost of $1.25. ..dditiotwl News Brieh Appear on Page 13 by Elafae GMiert Assistant Editor In the August primary, Barry County voters wiU be asked to approve separate property tax increases to pay for programs to help senior citizens and for winter road maintenance and year-round emergency road expenses. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesdsy agreed to place the two proposals on the ballot. Bota ask for five-year millages. One tax proposition asks for U-mill for the County Commission on Aging to provide exbting programs to more senior citizens who need them. The county’s senior citizen population is increasing dramatically while federal and stale funds are dwindling, COA officials have pointed out. The other tax proposal seeks ft-mill to establish a winter maintenance-emergency fond for highways, roads and streets in the county, city (Hastings) and villages. There has been a 2.5 percent decrease in federal funds, Commission on Aging Ex­ ecutive Director Tammy Pennington told the we've made are appropriate for each proper­ ty. I did not receive a land grid from any of there townships showing that they had data that showed they had other value* for properties. “I’m convinced that would have changed our minds if that had been presented. We used the best data that we had available and I con­ tend that it’s a classing problem in a couple of thoae townships that led to this," More said. McKelvey, however, said Mo** should have known the wooded lots were act as valuable as tillable land. 8h COUNTY BOARD, Psge 3 County discusses posible animal control ordinance Barry County commissioners are consider­ ing an updated animal control ordinance that wouM put more teeth into enforcement and in­ crease the license fee for dogs that are not neutered. Commissioners discussed the ordinance at a “Comminee-of-the Whole” meeting, held immediately after Tuesday’s regular session. The proposal calls for hiking the annual license fee for non-neutered dogs from $5 to $10 to encourage pet owners to have animals neutered. Neutered animal license* would re­ main at $5, if the ordinance is approved. Commissioners also are considering allow­ ing any veterinarians to sell county dog licenses if they wish and perhaps allow them to retain a small portion, such a* 25-cents per license, for providing the service. The proposal also provides for prosecution of anyone who abandons animals on so­ meone's property. There are also provisions that would pro­ vide a check and balance system for making sure that kennels are in properly zoned areas. Commissioner P. Ricterd Dean expressed concern that the dog census has been declining and that the county has lost revenue from dog licences. In the past several years, he claims revenues have dropped from $40,000 to $20,000. "We brought in $18,000 more revenue when we had a dog census," said Commis­ sioner Rae M. Hoare. Commissioners seemed in general agree­ ment that dog censuses should be conducted on a regular basis. it’s one of the important ones. Mos* denied the charge. “I feel we did follow the state tax guidelines about preparing the land grid," she said. “Thai’s what led us to use $800 an acre on woods. The sales reflected that, and as 1 said just earlier, the sales had still been class­ ed as agriculture in 1989. “And, that's why we used those sales on the land grid. Then we took that conclusion from the land grid and applied it to our ap­ praisals,” Moss said. maple aynip. \. PRICE W overall average. Before leaving Hastings, Janet Blanchard was taken on a brief tour of Hastings, which Included seeing the new parking lots, a store, Main Street, the courthouse and City Hall. The average rise in agricultural assessments in the county was set at 25 percent by the equalization office, slung with a 10 percent increase of residential property. Moss told McKelvey at Tuesday’s board meeting that “It’s up to the assessor to decide if the data we collected and the conclusions Driver deposits car into bank A motorist crashed into the front of Hastings City Bank Tuesday morning, according to Hastings Police. George Clum, 67, of MT! Barber Road, was pulling out of the parking lot across Center Street behind the Hastings Public Library when he had a coughing attack and lost control of his 1978 Chevrolet station wagon. Clum crossed the road, ran up on the curve and struck the corner of the building. Neither Clum nor his pet dog. who was with him in the car. were injured in the accident. (Banner Photo by Jell Kaczmarczyk). �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 26. 1990 Newspaper correspondent Hazel McCaul, 84 dies A longtime area teacher and a correspondent for the Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News, Mrs. Hazel E. McCaul, 84, died Sunday night at her home in Caledonia. Mrs. McCaul was bom in April 14, 1906, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Wilbur and Bessie (Butler) Hulett. The family later moved to Middleville, where she graduated from high school in 1924. She attended Barty County Normal and then graduated in 1931 from what is now Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. In 1929, she married Roy L. McCaul. He died in January 1972. Mrs. McCaul began her long teaching career in 1925 at the historic Moe School in Middleville. She donated the building, in cooperation with the Thornapple Heritage Association, to Bowens Mills in Yankee Cleanup efforts to start soon at former petroleum tank site Springs in 1988. She also taught at Freeport and at Caledonia Elementary before retiring in 1966. Mrs. McCaul wrote "Our Roving Reporter" for the Sun & News for many years. Surviving her are her dear friend, Clarke Springer and nieces and nephews Mrs. Beatrice Taylor of Lowell, Leo Colburn of Middleville, Glenn Colburn of Caledonia, Leon Colburn of Caledonia and Howard Colburn of Middleville. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paramalee United Methodist Church. by David T. Young Editor Tests showed contamination of soil at the site of two petroleum tanks near the Hastings City garage, and steps to begin cleanup are being taken. Fire Chief Roger Caris told the City Council Monday night that the two tanks recently were removed before the tests were performed. Council approved Caris* request to have a consultant, Maycorp of Caledonia, perform a 45-day report on the soil and nearby Haztl McCaul Hastings council OKs request Garbage pickup rates increase by David T. Young Editor Residential garbage service pickup rates will increase at the beginning c.* May as a result of Hastings City Council action Monday night. A request by Ken Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, was approved, marking the first time refuse pickup u>stt have gone up since 1982. Residents with two bags now will pay $7 instead of $5 per month for pickup service twice each week. Those with four bags will pay $9 rather than $730 per month. Neil pointed out that the fees had been increased by only 50 cents since 1979, while the company's costs for the landfill and refuse trucks have gone up. Not long ago he asked the council for an increase, but instead settled on a modified plan of service. "It’s come to the point where I can't come up with any more ideas (to hold down costs)," he said. "We try to go as long as we can, but (now) we need the increase." Included in the council's approval of the change in its contract with Hastings Sanitary Service is a provision in which residential customers can get a break of one month free on prices by paying once a year in advance. This was as a result of a proposal from Council Member Frank Crmpbell. Though he said he had no problem with the increase, Campbell also suggested a break for senior citizens who put out only one bag for pickup. "We can’t control how many bags our customers put out," Neil said, but he added that it would be possible to have customers buy individual plastic bags from the firm rather than pay the regular rate. When asked about services and rates for the handicapped, Neil said Hastings Sanitary Service employees now go to the back door to pick up refuse for the handicapped, but there is no reak on fees. Though the public was invited to attend the council meeting to make comments on the proposal for the increase, no one showed up. Council members praised the service Neil provides. "Price wise, he's more than fair, with what he has to do with the landfill," Campbell Council Member Evelyn Brower said, "I think Mr. Neil should be commended for what he's doing." Council Member Esther Walton suggested more efforts be made toward recycling in the future. "I think more people would recycle if it was more convenient for them," she said. Neil said he agreed recycling is the way to go, but added, "That’s not going to be free. The idea of recycling and doing it for nothing is not going to work." Neil said his firm recently started a pilot recycling program for offices at the Hastings Area Schools, but he said the process of convening to recycling is a slow one. The vote to approve the rate increases was unanimous. In a separate, but related matter, the council voted to continue its agreement with Hastings Sanitary Service for it to operate the landfill between March 1 of this year and Feb. 28, 1995. The agreement assures Hastings citizens that the landfill will be available, at least for another five years. On another recycling front, the council granted a request from Boy Scout Troop No. 175 and Southeastern Elementary School to place a container for recycling on city property on the northwest corner of the Eberhard's parking lot close to North Broadway. The request was approved on a 90-day trial basis. The troop has been collecting newspapers at a barn in the lot Scoutmaster Doug Ayars said the container will eliminate double handling of of the papers, from barn to vehicle, then from vehicle to storage. The move also will put the barn and ultimate transport container within walking distance of each other. The container will be covered and lockable. It will be removed and dumped when full, and then returned empty to start the cycle over again. After the trial period concludes, Ayars and the scouts will have the project evaluated and its future will be determined in July. groundwater. The consultant will attempt to determine the extent of contamination of the soil and whether or not the water nearby is tainted. "Once this is done and reports are completed, we can bid out for the other (cleanup) work," Caris said. The fire chief said it is possible the city can secure a state gram to help pay for the cleanup. If the city qualifies, it will have to pay for the first $10,000 of the costs, but the rest of the tab would be picked up by the state. Caris said all the necessary steps to try to win the gram are being made. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Granted permission for the American Legion Post No. 45 to conduct Memorial Day services in the community at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28. Plans call for the marchers to form at Boltwood Street and go west ou State Street to Church Street to lay a wreath at the Vietnam Memorial. Then they will proceed to Broadway and march north to Tyden Park to lay lay a wreath at the Civil War veterans' monument. Next they will march to the Broadway bridge to place another wreath in the water for the sailors and move on to West State Rood to the cemetery, where they will place a wreath on veterans' monuments. A guest speaker will give a brief presentation at the cemetery and then the honor guard will place another wreath. • Referred to the Ordinance Committee a request by the Thornapple Arts Council to have the "Arts Alive Festival" July 6 and 7 at Fish Hatchery Park. The stumbling block for the request is that the city ordinance bans commercial ventures in the park. Ans Alive would include displays of artists that would be sold.. Henry discusseseducation, Clean Air Act in Hastings wto i. meartwarflw rh, Henry, who is spearheading the national movement to require returnable soft drink bottles across the country, said congressman are lining up to co-sponsor his bi! 1. ky MT'Ktcnumyk Staff Writer It's time for the federal government to take the lead in education reform, according to an U.S. Rep. Paul Henry, who visited Hast­ ings Saturday for a Town Meeting," also said he expects progress on the federal Clean Air Bill later this year. The Republican lawmaker, who represents the northern half of Barry County, fielded questions ranging from Social Security and the budget to defense spending and aid to El Salvador. Close to 30 local residents attended the talk Saturday afternoon at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Henry said he holds the meetings regularly to listen to what citizens have to say on current issues. The congressman is running in November for his fourth term in Washington, representing the Fifth District Henry said Congress is at wort on an edu­ cational reform bill to improve, among other things, America's competitiveness in the workplace. , "The world of work is changing very quickly," he said. "If we deal address these issues well have an uneducated work force." By the year 2000, it has been projected, more than half of the new workers entering the American job market will be "■ontraditional" workers - women, blacks and other minorities, Henry said. Four goals in the bin are to reduce the high school dropout rate, io strengthen math and science education, to develop alternative methods to certify teachers and to promote al­ ternative school choices. The high school dropout rate must be cur­ tailed because uneducated workers will not be able to find work in the future, Henry said. "We've always known education is valu­ able for itself," he said. "But it used to be you could get a job even if you weren’t edu­ cated. You could wort with your bands." "In the 1950s; there was a place in most cities and towns where you could pick up day labor, if you needed some for your factory or farm," he said. Speaking as a former college professor, Henry said he supports allowing non-teachers to instruct in public schools in their areas of expertise. "The teacher credential precess is so heav­ ily laden with pedagogy, the teacher who goes into science takes less science (in col­ lege) than another science major," he said. Henry suggested local manufacturers should be able to teach vocational skills, or a local resident who speaks a foreign language fluently should be able to teach it in the classroom. Concerning alternative schools, Henry said he supports allowing parents to send their children to any public school of their choice. Minnesota is now in the middle of an ex­ periment in which students can attend any school in the state at their grade level. The goal is to use supply and demand to create superior schools. U.S. Rep. Paul Henry held a Town Meeting' Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The Republican congressman, who represents the northern hal of Barry County, spoke with about 30 local citizens. allows some market accountability in Ju system," he said. The bill passed the U.S. Senate last year, but has been stalled in the House Education Committee since. "Quite frankly it has been gummed up in the House because of influence from the teachers* unions," Henry said. The national Clean Air Bill, which also has passed the Senate, will go to the House floor within one month, Henry said. The representative called it an excellent bill for both environmentalists and industrialists. "There is more flexibility there than in the previous clean air acts," he said. As with previous bills, the act sets stan­ dards for air and water quality. Unlike past bills, the government will not mandate how industry should achieve the goals. For example, instead of requiring all facto­ ries in a given area to reduce smokesuck emissions by 40 percent, if one factory can reduce emissions by 80 percent, it can "sell" its surplus 40 percent achievement to a neighboring factory. The second factory would not have to reduce its emissions, but the overall emission rate between the two would meet the 40 percent goal. "We'll get the effect without all the bu­ reaucratic This is how you'll have to do it,* "Henry said. "We agreed ou the standards to be met. Then we built in flexibility." One provision of the bill requires a certain percentage'of U.S. car fleets to operate on al­ ternative fuels by the year 2000 to reduce the level of ozone depletion. But American manufacturers can build whatever vehicle meets the target and can be made profitably. The previous Clean Air Bill passed in the 1970s had built in strict enforcement mecha­ nisms that sometimes skirted the real prob­ lem. Henry said Grand Rapids regularly falls out of compliance with the old act because of pollution crossing Lake Michigan from Chicago. The Zeeland farm area falls out of compliance even more frequently, although no factories exist in the immediate area. Henry noted that business and industry arc becoming more enthusiastic about environ­ mental protection. The car industry lobby, for example, sup­ ports new requirements for a catalytic con­ verter with a mandatory warranty for 100,000 miles. "They found that if people need warranty work, they come back to the dealer for ser- try to soon follow Michigan's lead. "It took six yean to get (the bottle bill) through the Michigan Legislature," he said. On the federal budget issue, Henry said continued economic growth is reducing the deficit The $230 billion deficit of 1984, rep­ resenting 5 percent of the gross national product has fallen to $130 billion, or 2 per­ cent of the GNP. "Relative to GNP, the deficit has dropped to 40 percent of what i t was," he said. "We’re headed in the right direction.” But cutting the budget further to me.:t pre­ sent Gramm-Rudman goals is getting more difficult each year, he said. Henry said he supports calls to remove So­ cial Security from the federal budget But he prefers to continue to count it as part of the deficit to keep the Gramm-Rudman goals consistent "I've always supported taking Social Secu­ rity, the highway trust fund and the aviation trust fund off budget," he said. "But in terms of the budget. Fd count it together." Responding to charges that he supports pornography because he voted for fends for the National Endowment for the Arts, Henry said he is strongly opposed to pornography. Henry said, however, the NEA has funded some projects that are highly offensive to some people. At least one national anti­ pornography group has started a campaign against Henry and other congressmen who support the endowment. "The National Endowment made some mistakes," he said. "But when they say, be­ cause I supported the National Endowment for the Arts, that 1 support pornography, that's just wrong." Nonetheless, the Ans Council, a non-profit group, is requesting a two-day permit for the festival and approval for the sale of artists' works. Also planned for the festival are a pig roast, food booths and children's activities. • Approved a request from the YMCA of Barry County, Hastings Youth Council, to have its spring and fall soccer programs at Tyden and Fish Hatchery parks. ■ Agreed to allow the local chapter of the Jaycees to attach flag holders to existing light poles in the city's downtown district. The Jaycees will use the holders for their holiday flag program. • Learned, for the record, that the city ordinance prohibits yard and garage sales going beyond three days or three times per year. Council Member Donald Spencer had asked about what he called year-round yard sales and whether such proprietors should fall under the city's new ordinance requiring sellers to get licenses. • Approved the low bid of $66,293.45 from Etna Supply Co. for the purchase of water mains. • Noted that the Budget Committee has finished work on the 1990-91 budget and printouts will be made soon. • Heard a glowing report from Council Member William Cusack about the efforts of city workers recently when water had to be shut eft at Pennock Hospital to install new water main valves. The work was expected to take two hours, but city crews finished in only 48 minutes and water service was restored. Cusack complimented Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich and city workers, saying, "The crew showed excellent cooperation and it was a smooth operation." • Approved the use of Fish Hatchery Park for Sunday night league softball games, in addition to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday contests. • Approved a request from Barry County Christian School for use of Fish Hatchery Park for a walkathon and picnic. However, a carnival and prizes will have to be excluded because of restrictions in the city ordinance • Approved the expenditure of a total of S 19,107 for the purchase of lights for Fish Hatchery Park and wiring work by J A L Electric. A request to change the park closing time was referred to committee. • Adopted a resolution supporting the Barry County Board of Commissioners placing a one-half mill request for roads on the August Primary ballot. Council Member Frank Campbell stressed that all the resolution says is that "We agree to let the citizens vote on this millage request" • Accepted the low bid from Renner Ford for the purchase of a new police cruiser to replace a 1987 vehicle. Cost was $16358, less trade-in of S4.356, for a total of $12,002. • Noted that Mayor’s Exchange Day this year will be held with Utica. The visitors will come to Hastings May 14 and 15 and local officials will visit Utica May 22 and 23. Money, politics, ethics topics of next ‘1st Friday’ Karen-Holcomb-Merrill, executive director of Common Cause in Michigan, will speak at die May 4 "First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn" program at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Hokomb-Merrill will address the topic of the diminishing influence average citizens have on government, while special interest groups have grown ever more powerful. She will explain why Common Cause seeks publ ic financing of campaigns as the key to returning government to the people. Common Cause in Michigan was founded in 1973. Its goal is “to eliminate corruption in our political and governmental institutions and Io reduce the influence and power of special interests so as io return democracy to the hands of the average voting citizen." The organization notes that Michigan State representatives and senators receive will over half of their campaign funds from special in­ terest groups. According to Hokomb-Merrill. "increas­ ingly, political issues are being decided not on their merit, but out of deference to monied Common Cause is widely credited with the pMMfe of Michigan's Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information Act, The Lobby Disclosure Law, and other public interest legislation. “In an ideal world we wouldn't need Com­ mon Cause,’* said Bob Dwyer, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party. “Political parties and their delegates, elected from candidates voting precincts, used to play a central role in the nomination and election of candidates as well as raising needed funds through the small contributors in the com­ munity. And they held the elected public of­ ficials accountable tc the people. “Now the special interests buy elections and the elected officials are accountable to them and the people have lost their voice." Karen Holcomb-Merrill has been executive director of Common Cause for 2'A years.. Previously she was a lobbyist for the Michigan Townships Association. First Friday programs are open to the public at no charge. Guests are expected to bring their own lunch with Democrats furnishing beverages. The programs begin at 12:05 p.m. and pause, if not conclude at 12:55. to allow those who must leave at that time to make a graceful exit. Rutland nixes asphalt site by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer RUTLAND TWP. - Citizens broke into applause and cheers last week when the Rut­ land Township Planning and Zoning Com­ mittee turned down a proposal to permit a Caledonia company to make asphalt near Al­ gonquin Lake. Over 75 citizens packed the meeting, ex­ pecting a fight over Schans Asphalt Com­ pany’s request for a special ase permit to set up a portable plant at a pit on West State Road owned by South Kent Gravel Com­ pany, of Byron Center. But the four members of the planning and zoning board present at the April 18 meeting reached a quick decision, voting unanimously to deny the permit. The company, however, can appeal the decision to the township board. Schans Asphalt, of Manistique, requested permission in December to set up the portable plant at the site to manufacture asphalt for driveways and small parking Iocs. The plant was expected to produce about 10,000 tons of asphalt during the several month summer paving seasons. That total is less than some plants produce in one week, according to Schans officials. But residents opposed the operation be­ cause of potential health threats and because it would violate present zoning restrictions. Local residents, calling themselves the Concerned Citizens of Rutland Township, packed the small meeting room and filled township office hallway to protest the opera­ tion. Kim Howard, a leader of the citizen's group, said the location was wrong for the plant. "The proposed plant is topographically lo­ cated in the heaviest residential area of the township," she said, reading from a prepared statement. "The DNR states that no asphalt Srt RUTLAND, paga 7 Hastings High School junior Brad Bruce and his trumpet will perform in a special honors jazz group May 12 at Western Michigan University. Hastings junior to be in all-star jazz band Brad Bruce, a junior at Hastings High School, has been selected to be part of the state Honors Jazz Band. . He was named to the honor Saturday at the State Jazz Festival at Grand Rapids North view High School. Adjudicaiors picked the members of the all-star group after hearing them perform. Bruce was one of five trumeters named to the honors group, which will number from 20 to 25. More than 200 trumpet players statewide were eligible. The Honors Jazz Band will play in a special concert May 12 at Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. The young people selected will rehearse May 5 and 10 and all day May 11. Also scheduled to perform May 12 at WMU are an honors orchestra and an honors concert band. The special concerts arc sponsored by the Michigan High Schoo! Band and Orchestra Association. Bruce is the son of Jeff and Kathy Bruce of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 26, 1990 — Page 3 FIRST LADY continued from page 1 "If and when he announces, I’m sure I’ll be campaigning for him,” she said. After receiving the check on behalf of the city, Mayor Mary Lou Gray asked Mrs. Blanchard to convey thanks and appreciation to her husband. "We’re grateful to a governor who places priorities on rural economic development, and his commitment has always solidly been there," said Gray. "Since the governor an­ nounced this program with the state provid­ ing funding and implementation money, I’m even more convinced than ever before, as a real supporter of economic development, government really does have a p nomic development, whether it urban. "We in the city have great bright future with more jobs and economic opportunities. The vast rural areas of Michigan are the keys to our economic fu­ ture." Dick Allen, executive director of rural de­ velopment for the state, said Michigan leads the country in new manufacturing invest­ ment. "About two years ago Michigan eco-nomic statistics were beginning to look good. We had rebounded considerably from that terrible trough of the 1979, the early 1980s when people were saying, ’Will the last person to leave Michigan please turn out the lights.' ” Allen said that in State Department of Commerce meetings he, a native of Ithaca, kept pointing out that not every community was doing as well as growth-induced Ann Arbor or Oakland County. This new program puts a focus on rural communities and what can be done to help them. An advisory group was formed to cany out the program. An annual governor's confer­ ence was put on the drawing board. A rural development fund was created, as was Allen's job. "So we have put this program together by going all around the state and taking in as much opinion as we can. So far, we're very pleased with it," said Allen. "But I tell you, Janet Blanchard said the key to Hastings is the first city key she has received as First Lady. She is shown here with Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. This year's inductees to the WJEam T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society ate (front row. from left) Brad Weller. Nick Williams, Chase Youngs. Jim Toburen. Matt Anton, Matt Haywood, (middle row) Tom Dawson. Geri Eye, Dana Markley. Kelli VandenBurg, Debbie Grebenok, Tammi Davis, Mary Sweetland. Cindy Purglel, Matt Schaefer, (back row) Tara Harbison. Angelle Cooklin. Carrie McCandlish, Jenny Johnson. Elissa Kelly and Phoebe Williams. (Photo by Whit,’, Photography.) Hastings National Honor Society inducts 24 in annual ceremony Twenty-four Hastings High School stu­ dents were inducted into the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Soc­ iety last week. They joined 22 seniors already in the society. After a potluck dinner in the school cafete­ ria, the group of 185 students, their friends and family memben moved to the lecture han for the formal ceremony Fr. Charles McCabe of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church gave the invocation. The high school men's quartet (consisting of Eric Gahan, Tom DeVault, Barry Gibson and Geoff Gibson accompanied by Jenny Bender) we're absolutely dependant upon the success of some of the first communities that we're funding with some very much scrambled-to- Dana Markley, Angelle Cooklin, Jennifer Johnson, Rebecca Wolff, Matt Haywood, Chase Youngs, Elissa Kelly, Kelli VandenBurg, Phoebe Williams, Debbie Grebenok and Tammi Davis and Gabe Griffin. Bret Laubaugh led the new initiates in the National Honor Society pledge. Belanger welcomed the new members, praised current members for maintaining the high ideals of the society and challenged all members to cany with them into this new decade and up- then sang "Friends." Guest speaker for the evening, Mary Ellen Hund, was introduced by NHS president Kim gether money. "We couldn't be more pleased than to have a First Lady with very much rural roots." Belanger. Katy Peterson delivered an original speech on the significance of the candles to begin the candle-lighting ceremony. Traditional Janet Blanchard said Hastings residents should be proud that their city was chosen as the model for the rural economic development program. NHS speeches were then given by Bevin Dunn, scholarship; Rose Anger, character, Eric Endsley, leadership; and Nicole Shay, service. Each senior then lit a candle, the light from those candles symbolizing quality. Geoff Gibson and Lori Courtney introduced ythe new initiates: James Toburen, Matt • ScUaefer, Matt Anton, Mindi Cronk, Brad Weller, Cindy Purgiel, Nick Williams, Mary Sweetland, Geri Eye, Carrie McCandlish, coming century the qualities that led to their selection into the society. The men's quartet sang "It's Hard to Say Good-bye," and Father McCabe gave the benediction. "All of the seniors can be proud of the dig­ nified manner in which they conducted the ceremony," said Advisor Christine Campbell. "The new initiates can be proud of their se­ lection and can continue to work to improve their school and their community by using the qualities for which they were recognized." REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Esch Week in- The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Call948-8051 for Advertising Assistance GETYOUR COPIES of Hastings 8(1111161* at any of these area locations Dick Allen heads the rural development division for the state. COUNTY BOARD...contlnued from page 1 “It takes a little common sense, along with “They wouldn “ ’’t." ” quipped Commissioner the state tax manual," McKelvey told her. "A 25-acre parcel of this woods was sold and although it’s classed agricultural, you know that it’s not agricultural. It belongs in residen­ tial and it’s an oversight by the supervisor or assessor that that was not moved into residen­ tial. Consequently, it seems like your office should pick another parcel that is Rae M. Hoarc. triggering chuckles from agriculture." Earlier in the meeting. Moss told the board that the Slate Tax Commission had reviewed the Equalization Deparment’s work “and did not find exception with it ” several other commissioners. ’’And not only that, when you tell a supervisor he shall raise so much money in your township this year, he’s going to go out and do the best he can because he knows you're going to hit him with a factor." 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"I don't want to live among the high rises and fast-food places. The people just want to be sure that things blend in." With that thought clearly in mind, Rutland Township Planning Commission rejected a the rural and small-town atmosphere, and who want to keep it as it is; 2) Those who Reporter’s Notes K, f.,.VtZ________________ _ by Jeff Kaczmarczyk After 150 years of modest growth and slow changes, Barry County faces the possibility of major development within the next decade. Blame it on Steclecase. The Grand Rapids firm years ago discovered the open, rolling fields of Kentwood and built a plant, thus leading the charge from Grand Rapids along M-37 that presently is bogged down in the com fields and dairy pastures of Caledonia Township. In the last two years, the township and tiny farming village of 400 or so has battled proposal to allow an asphalt plant to set up shop just west of Hastings near Algonquin Lake. 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Clark Equipment 39’/. -4V. CMS Energy 29 Coca Cola 77 -3'1. Dow Chemical 61 -VI. Exxon 45*/. -•/. Family Dollar 12’/. -'I. Ford 46’/. -’/. General Motors 46 + ’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 15’/. -VI. Hastings Mfg. 37’/. —'h IBM 108’/. -2'1, JCPenney 65’/. -4’/. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 56’/. -2'1. Kmart 33'/. —2 Kellogg Company 62’/. -2 McDonald's 30’/. -2'1, Sears 35’/. -2’/. S.E. Mich. Gas 18’/. Spartan Motors 4’/. Upjohn 36’/. -1’/. Gold $375.75 + .50 Silver $5.01 -.10 Dow Jones 2654.50 -111.27 Volume 137,000,000 Hastings BcHHICT over such issues as permitting sand mining, re-zoning a farm to mobile home use and ex­ panding the village sewer system to provide a new high school with toilets. Meanwhile Meijers and Foremost are building large operations in areas that only recently were farmlands and empty fields. Changing demographics and growing pop­ ulations are pushing people into west Michi­ gan and from west Michigan into Barry County. Within this decade the county will experience many of the problems now felt in Caledonia Township. Middleville will feel the pressure first, but Hastings is sure to fol­ low. Tough decisions concerning growth in the county must be made. It will not be easy, but it must be done. And the sooner the bet­ ter. Sharpe touched upon a very basic idea that lives in the minds of most Barry County res­ idents. Cool heads and clear minds might de­ scribe it as, "We want to maintain our qual­ ity of life." Hot heads, on the other hand, in the thick of battle, are more likely to be thinking, "1 have mine. You go somewhere else." The fever runs strong among local resi­ dents because of the very ideas and attitudes that drew people here. Basically, three types of people live in Barry County: 1) Those who were born here, who have grown up in moved here from the big cities, who have grown to love the rural and small town at­ mosphere, and who want to keep it as it is; and 3) The small minority who do not fit into the first two categories. With so many citizens dedicated to main­ taining their quality of life, one would think little would change. Certainly, farmers and second-, third- and founh-generaiion residents in the area tend to be most opposed to new development. But the new residents - those who left their homes in metropolitan areas to live in the country - are more receptive to growth. Many miss some of the goods and services they enjoyed in the big city. To develop, or not to develop? That is not the question. The real issue is not whether but where? The NIMBY principle - "Not in my back yard!" - reigns supreme in govern­ ment from grass-roots citizens' organizations to the best lobbyists money can buy in the federal government. John Q. Public is all in favor of a new fac­ tory that creates jobs, so long as he doesn't have to look at it, drive by it or inhale its exhaust A merchant supports the free market enter­ prise system that keeps him in business, un- Sm COLUMN, page 10 reasons for contracting assessor duties For the first time since taking office as mayor a little over two yean ago, I am com­ pelled to respond to a letter to the editor. I challenge the assumptions, projections and speculations purported as fact (Banner, April 19) by Theodore F. Busumce, regarding in­ house vs. contractual assessment services. Nothing more directly affects the lives of every citizen of Hastings as do taxes and assessments. My response is to set the record straight lo all my constituents, and to invite you to examine the public record. Significant updates and improvements have been mandated, by the Michigan Stale Tax Commission, on the methodology used by all Michigan taxing jurisdictions, with the prime objective and focus a uniform standard of assessing, state-wide, io provide equity. Twenty-nine days into my first term of of­ fice, our in-house assessor resigned. After a thorough search, another assessor was ap­ pointed, but he resigned late in 1989. Both times, resignations came at most inconvenient times for the city and its taxpayers because of the stale-mandated deadlines at tax time. I have worked closely with the assessing of­ fice since that first resignation more than two years ago. The mandates by the Tax Commis­ sion required more current re-appraisal records than those done some 21 yean ago by foe city. We were facing actually two separate issues in our assessor’s office. First, there was the actual assessing function that must go on year after year; and second, there was the re­ appraisal/record keeping function. The timing was right to take a new approach. After two years of constant work and study, it was my recommendation that foe city con­ tract out the assessing and re-appraisal perience with two tumultuous yean in the asessor’s office. Though I recognize this may act have been the moM popular deeixinn to make. I am equally convinced that if is abolately the right decision, and I wholeheartedly support the action of the coun- Letters The coil for this function is $20,980 for each of tile three years. This includes properly cer­ tified appraisers, measurers and computer mputters, as necessary, to get the job done within the three years. This re-appraisal function includes, but is not limited to, all the following services that are to be contractually provided: — List and measure all residential and commercial parcels in the city. — Photograph all real property. — Develop land values for all real property. — Develop a card system on all properties. — Field inspect all personal (businesses only) property and list all. — Put all personal (businesses only) pro­ perty on a card system. — Develop economic condition factors. — Establish construction classes. — Compute values for residential and com­ mercial real property. — Provide permanent record cards for all It is evident that these mandates by the Tax Commission constitute a workload of such magnitude that no in-house person could han­ dle it alone. The figures indicate that the contractual firm will charge some $1,800 more per year (to get all of the mandated work done) than we would have l»d an individual in-house person. More important, by contracting we also eliminate the possibility of the city being plac­ ed in yet another critical situation by an in­ house assessor resigning at the worst possible time, because contractually that is simply not permitted and continuity is preserved. When we consider tile cost of the action taken by the City Council, one must also con­ sider the com of inaction. Had the council not acted to remedy the deficiencies in the assess­ ing office, the Tax Commission would ultimately have the final word on the manner in which the city operated. There are already a number of taxing jurisdictions today that have been taken over by the Tax Commission and are forced to cover all incurred costs. As mayor, it is my responsibility to make These are the facts, based on action unanimously taken by the Hastings City Council, and as documented by public record: The approximate cost of salary and fringes to appoint a full-time in-house assessor would be a minimum of $33,750.00. That would have provided for just one person. We con­ tracted this service for $14,560.00 for the first year, with a 5 percent increase for the second and third years. This provides the city with a properly certified assessor to physically be in the office one full day per week for 52 weeks, pins all the Board of Review work, and be available at all times by phone. Tins is also on the condition that we have the same person from the contractual firm that is “dedicated” to Hastings, and not a dif­ ferent person each week. This person will team tiie economics and values of the city, just as an in-house assessor would have to lead it toward appropriate decisions. I don’t take this duty and responsibility lightly. My goal is to find a solution that most fairly ad­ dresses and solves the problems that exist, and The second portion of our contractual agreement is for the re-appraisal of all parcels in the city. That is to be done at the rate of one-third each year for a three-year period. Public Opinion... to make those recommendations to the City Council. ' Contracting the assessing services was my recommendation to council, based on my ex- function being done on a contractual basis. The legal record speaks for itself. Don’t be fooled by speculations, assumptions or projections. Respectfully, Mary Lou Gray Mayor, City of Hastings NHS needs to change admission policy To Hie Editor— The Hastings chapter of the National Honor Society. (NHS), held a solemn and moving ceremony last Tuesday night to honor new members. As inductees accepted their honors, and departing seniors walked into the audience to give hugs of thanks lo their parents, I felt the urge to stand and cheer each one for their There were some deserving young adults, however, who were not represented at the ceremony. Only part of our publicly-funded curriculum at Hastings High School appears lo be supported by the local National Honor Society and the administration. The NHS will not accept students who have concentrated and excelled in such areas as business, health occupations and the arts, while still fulfilling the requirements in English, math, social studies and science for graduation and admission to college. Instead, they arbitrarily throw out any grades or credits which may not meet their undefined The high school administration claims lo have no control over the NHS, however, the prove all activities and decisions made by the chapter. If the principal has no authority over discriminatory societies, then who does? The local NHS will not recognize a credit in business law, however they will accept a credit in practical law. Introduction to business contains essentially the same course study as economics, however, the local NHS foils to recognize the former. Introduction to computers, (taught on Apple computers) is ac- cepted by a leading college as a math credit, white the local NHS will not recognize it at all Art studies are so misunderstood by the local NHS that they sometimes refer lo such curriculum as "ceramics” in a lone that infers a frivolous hobby. It seems the local NHS has kept itself in a vacuum and convinced the ad­ ministration they have no choice but to remain change in selection criteria for the last three yean. Unlike the Hastings chapter, other chapters of the NHS have a solid grasp of what educa­ tion aad the honorary designation of NHS really means. They use a grade point average as a baseline method of considering can­ didates, regardless of curriculum. (Keep in mind math, science, English, and social studies are already mandated for graduation.) They then evaluate the whole student profile. note*: and appreciation of the wonderful human I especially enjoyed the music at the ceremony. The quartet, as usual, set the rich emotional atmosphere and along with piano I mood outride the lecture hall after the ceremony, holding a small sign in protest of the NHS practices, with nervous knees aad place when the piamst/student, who had per­ formed so beautifully a few minutes before, “I can’t get in either, (meaning membership ia foe National Honor Society), 1 have a 3.9... but they won’t accept my music credits, and I’m glad somebody noticed.” Sincerely, Diane C. Dell Hastings How about COA, road millages? The Barry County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to ask voters in foe AagaM primary to approve new tax levies to make up for cuts in federal funding for for Cnrantis sionon Aging and to fill in the gap created by lacking revenues to foe Barry Coaaty Road Commission. The board proposes one-quarter mill for the COA and one haif-atill for road care, both for five years. How do you feel about these issues? Darotod to the interests of Betty Couni, tinco IBM published by Hasting* Banner, Inc. a division of JAd Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacoba Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Secretary Newsroom David T. Young lEdaon Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert tAstwont Editor) Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder tspont Ed.tor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Gregory Peck Tansy Alerding Jim Bush Lorna Brcchefcen Frank Decker Dtane Davis Hastings: Woodtand: Hastings: Lake Odessa: Hastings: Haattags: Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour /Sa/ea Manager) Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think people need to take care of themselves. “The COA is all right “No, it's not a good but the Road Commission, idea to put the burden on forgetit. I UyeonBrown Road and they don’i do! a the local taxpayer. The It’s a local problem. I No, I wouldn’t vote for it, government's got more don’t think we should be h’s not tjmely.’’ good job.” money than we do." saying ‘Daddy Govern­ “Any year but this year. They just raised our pro­ perty taxes all over town. / / ; / ment, do everything.’" “I think it’s a good “I don’t mind. I drink idea. A lot of roads need everybody should do their repaired and the old peo­ ple need help." " part.’’ । �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 26. 1990 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton January 1940, 50 years ago... The news 50 years ago. in Janury 1940. started with “Who will be Barry County’s first 1940 baby?" The contesr ran from the first of the year to Jan. 9. The long time limit was to find children bom at home, as this was still a com­ mon practice. The winner was Joseph Blair, born 7:25 a.m. New Year’s Day. The second front page news dealt with the possible oil well in the county. For more than a year, the residents of the county were treated to news about possible oil wells, their potential pitfalls and economic benefits to Barry County. An article dated Jan. 4. 1940. told of thirty wells driven in 1939. but no suc­ cessful wells had been found. The Junior Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas residential lighting contest and an­ nounced the winners. First award in the city went to David Hessmer on Hanover Street. First Ward prize went to the Russell Smelker farm residence inside the city limits on Woodland Road. Third Ward display went to Harold Newton, 811 S. Jefferson. The Charles Doyle residence on Park Street won the Fourth Ward award. The Municipal Court established in 1939 was declared a success. This court handled misdemeanor cases. A fire in the old Mixer building on S. Jef­ ferson Street caused extensive water and smoke damage, but no one was injured. War news began to become news in the local paper. M. Lambic was named chairman for Barry County to receive and forward gifts to Finland to help them resist Russia. Russia was invading Finland "to protect it from harm." Finland had different ideas, preferr­ ing to protect itself. Local residents were ask­ ed to send support. One of the more important issues for the times was a cure for polio. Polio, for people in the 1940s, was a threat just like AIDS is to­ day. Polio struck children generally in the summer months. It left its victims paralyzed, some having to spend the rest of their lives in an iron lung. The cure was not found until 1955. Meanwhile, in 1939, Michigan had 900 children attacked by the disease. The March of Dimes Foundation was formed to fight in­ fantile paralysis and in 1940 there were 700 chapters in the central states. The purpose of the foundation was "conquering of the germ which causes the disease." Fifty percent of the money raised in the county stayed here to help local victims. The other fifty percent was used to endow 13 medical schools and colleges; 16 hospitals and 14 other health organizations were given funds for research. ' The Boy Scouts of America. Grand Valley Council, had been reorganized, and Mr. J. S. Knowlton took up residence in Hastings to devote his full time io scouting activities in the new district, which covered all of Barry County. Ionia city. Lake Odessa. Caledonia and Lowell. Under "Organizations." the Women’s Relief Corps, the Women of the Moose, the Rebekah Lodge. Hastings Townsend Club No. 3. the Catholic Young People; Circle No. 3, Hastings W.C.T.U.. the Hospital Guild No. 7 and the Hastings Pholo Club all an­ nounced their meeting dates. Mrs. L.E. Barnett acted as chair in presenting "Fascinating Glimpses of Movicdom" at the Women's Club meeting. Hastings High School won fourth place in West Michigan debating tournament, reported the Jan. 18. 1940. Banner. Dogs with rabies were found in the vicinity of Nashville and there was an article about a dog quarantine in the county. The Barry County Fair was also under discussion, as it had lost money in 1938 and 1939. In an article it was decided that if the businessmen would cooperate and contribute, the Fair Board would try to hold another fair. The local banks were trying to solve a dilemma. The recently adopted Wagner Wage and Hour Act limited the numbers of hours employees could work. To meet the regula­ tions, the local banks decided to close at 2:30 p.m. and stay open Saturdays. It was reported that "The management of the banks are convinced that while the easiest way to meet the situation would be to close at noon Saturday, that such closing would be an inconvenience to the farmer, merchant, fac­ tory employee and others who care to transact business during Saturday afternoon." Under "Backward Glances" was this: 50 Years Ago, “When James L. Wilkins* force of men were grading and filing the street last Futuring group recaps accomplishments Al a breakfast meeting last week Tuesday. Don Drummond, chairman of the Barry County Futuring Committee, asked that all who have been involved in Action Groups during the past renew their efforts. "Futuring is an ongoing process,” he said, "and people who are trained to provide leadership in problem solving are the key to its success. Our Steering Committee hopes to reactivate the efforts of all the Action Groups that did such a fine job of defining possibilities and programs in 1989." Therese Hoyle, who co-chairs the En­ vironmental Group, briefly outlined plans for the Earth Day observance April 20 and em­ phasized the need for more participation in recycling programs. Anyone interested in par­ ticipating in environmental work can join the committee by calling her at 623-2071. Gene Haas, co-chairman of the economic Development Group, discussed opportunities in Barry County for makers of woud products. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m., April 26 at the J-Ad Graphics Conference Room. In­ terested people are invited to attend. For more information, call Haas at 948-2533. Lynn Perry, co-chairman of the Health Ac­ tion Group indicated that efforts to set up a central source for health information will con­ tinue. Anyone who wants to serve on his com­ mittee can reach him at 945-5611. Jan Hartough and Sandy Englchart reported on statewide interest in Barry County’s futuring activities. Presentations were made al the Michigan Township Association’s Annual Meeting in Detroit, and during an economic development seminar al Michigan State University. Particular attention was given to the success of the survey of county needs con­ ducted through the Reminder in June 1988. A list of 17 projects accomplished through the action groups was reviewed. It included cleaning up junk cars in some areas of the Legal Notices NODCC OF MOffTOMK FOMCLOSUM BALE NOTICE OF FOMCLOMNM SMI Default has occurred in th# conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Roger A. Kevem and Tonia L Kevem, husband and wif#. mortgagor, to Plymouth Mortgage Company, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, of 226 Main Street, P.O. Box 431, Wareham. MA 02571. mortgagee, dated September 1. 1988. recorded in th# Office of Register of Deeds for Barr-.* County, Michigan, on September 2. 1988, in lib#r 471, Pag# 668. and assigned by mortgage# (or by mean# conveyance) to Plymouth Savings Bank by an assignment dated September 1. 1968 and recorded in the Office of th# Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on September 2, 1968 in Libor 471, Page 672. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount of secured by sold mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the dole of this notice, there is'claimed to be due for principal, costs and interest on said mortgage the sum of $36,183.62. No suit or pro­ ceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said tbortgoge will be foreclosed by sole of th# mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder al the North door of the County Courthouse on May 29. 1990, al 11:00 a.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel in the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of Pot­ tawatomie Pork, thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 323 feet for place of beginning, thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 75 feet South 16 degrees 15 minutes East 100 feet. North 73 degrees 45 minutes East 75 feet. North 16 degrees 15 minutes West 100 feet to the place of beginning. Also o right of ingress and egrees from Wall Loke over lhe East 9 feet of the following described premises Commencing at an iron stake on lhe shore of Wall Loke ol the Northwest corner of Pottawatomie Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South along shore of lake 82 1 /4 degrees West 100 feet thence South 75 degrees West 100 feet, thence South 71 1/4 degrees West 140 feet to the place of beginning, thenco along shore of lake South 73 3/4 degrees West 82 3/4 feet, thence South 19 degrees 34 minutes East 134 feel, thence North 73 3/4 degrees East 82 3/4 feet, thence North 19 degrees 34 minutes West 134 1/2 feet lo the shore of said lake to the place of begin­ ning. All being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 33 Town 2 North. Range 9 West. The property is commonly known os: 589 Harr­ ington Rood. Delton. Ml 49046. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six months from the date of sole unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. DATED: April 18. 1990 Plymouth Savings Bank assignee of mortgagee By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT 1 JONES Attorneys for Assignee By: Donald H. Passenger 200 Ottawa N.W.. Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)—9-3200 <5/24l MORTGAGE SALE — Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Alan L. Schippers, a single man. to First of America Bonk-Michlgon. N.A., on May 14, 1987, recorded on May 22. 1987 in Liber 401, Page 332, Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, which there Is now due thereon $18,443.94. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, an Thursday, May 3, 1990 at I.-00 p.m. local time, at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with Interest at 10.25 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sale. The property Is located in the Township of Johnstown, County ol Barry. Michigan and Is described as: lot 14 of Shady Shores according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Flats on Page 29. Being a part of the West haff of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Town 1 North, Range 8 West. During the six months immediately following the Sale the property may be redeemed. Dated. March 26. 1990 FMST OF AMERICA BANK-M1CWGAN Stephen I. langeland (P32583) 133 W. Cedar Street *’"• •: _oo. Michigan 49007 I >) 382-3690 (4/26) STATE OF MKMMAN M TME CMCUT COUNT FOB THE COUNTY OF BANNY C/A No: 90-158-CH THOMAS 5. EVELAND ESTATE OF FRANK J. SCHEIDT, by and through his Personal Personal Representative, Irene Ehlert Plaintiff LUCHLE McGoldrick. Defendant. Robert L. Byington. (P27621) Attorney for Plaintiff 222 W. Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Matthew C. Quinn. (P24116) Co-Counsel for Plaintiff 1026 W. Eleven Mlle Rood Royal Oak. Michigan 48067 (313) 399-9703 ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court, held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on: April 10. 1990. PRESENT: Hon. THOMAS S. EVELAND, Circuit Court Judge. On the 10th day of April, 1990. a Complaint to Quiet Title was filed by lhe Estate of Frank J. Scheldt, by and through his Personal Represen­ tative, Irene Ehlert, Plaintiff, against Lucille McGoldrick. Defendant. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Lucille McGoldrick shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 111 day of June, 1990. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a judgment of default against such defendant, for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. THOMA5 S. EVELAND Circuit Court Judge (5/17) county through the efforts of the Land Use Group; informational work by the Education Group on behalf of school millage; Christmas tree recycling and planning for Earth Day by lhe Environmental Group; support of coun­ tywide planning and zoning by the Steering Committee; and leadership training and public information activities on an ongoing basis. An open-to-the-public morning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. June 5, at 7:30 a.m. at the Moose Hall on Michigan Avenue in Hastings. Coffee and rolls will be served. The program will include an update on planning and zoning by John Gales, the coun­ ty planning and zoning administrator. All those who have participated in earlier Futuring work are urged to attend and newcomers are welcome. Tomato seeds from outer space being grown by students Budding student scientists in the fourth grade at Southeastern, Northeastern. Central and Pteasaniview elementary schools in Hastings are planting gardens lo experiment with tomato seeds from space. During lhe spring semester, students will grow and monitor space-exposed seeds and Earth-based seeds, searching for differences caused by long-term exposure to cosmic radiation. Results gathered by the students will be forwarded to NASA by June 15 for a final report. The Young Astronauts Club at Northeastern and biology students at the high school are also taking part. For nearly six years the seeds were exposed to the harsh environment of space, subjected to cosmic radiation, temperature extremes, weightlessness, and the vacuum of space. Students will be looking for possible muta­ tions to the tomato plant, such as changes in fruit size and color, growth rate, and leaf, stem and stalk shapes and sizes. The pink grapefruit is a mutation resulting from ir­ radiating the white grapefruit seed. The Space Exposed Experiment Developed for Students (SEEDS) was one of 57 ex­ periments housed on lhe recently recovered II-ton Long Duration Exposure Facility satellite. After a nearly six-year voyage in space, the 12.5 million tomato seeds were rescued by the crew of the Space Shuttle Col­ umbia on Jan. 12. SEEDS is a cooperative project between NASA and Park Seed Company, Greenwood, S.C., offering to students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experiment to study the effects of long-term space exposure on living tissue. SEEDS has the potential to involve 4 million students and 40,000 educators. In March, NASA distributed 180,000 SEEDS kits containing space-exposed seeds and an equal number of Earth-based seeds to teachers from the upper elementary school to the university level for experiments and study. Genealogy Society meeting this evening The Barry County Genealogy Society will meet Thursday evening, with cutting and pasting as the main event The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Public Library. Members are asked to bring scissors and glue sticks for organizing news from old Bany County newspapers. So far, nearly 300 pages of indexes have been saved and recorded, due to efforts of the club's members. For more information on the meeting or the organization, contact Darrell Hawbaker at 945-4263 or Nancy Boersma at 948-4810. Don Taffee, an employee of Walldorff’s and McArthur stands beside an iron lung used for polio victims in the week, they unearthed seven skeletons, also buttons, feathers, arrowheads, and a knife. It is believed they are Indian skeletons and that this spot was an Indian burial ground..." Wilkins in 1878 owned a croquet factory on the east side of Creek (now Michigan Avenue). The location is believed to be bet­ ween Apple Street and the Thomappte River. Checks were sent from the County Treasurer to the rural county schools and a list of the schools in operation and the amounts they received were listed on page one of the Jan. 25. 1940, Banner. Generally k was very uncommon in 1940 for a woman to hold a job with a lot of respon­ sibility, but circumstances sometimes made a difference. Mn. Maud Smith, the county school commiscMMer, had a house fire that did considerable amount of damage. In the arti­ cle, it discussed Mn. Smith’s husband. Monte Smith, an invalid for the past 20 years, due to sleeping sickness..." Michigan P.T.A. celebrated its 43rd an­ niversary and Founder’s Day. Mrs. Stowell was president of the Ceatral P.T.A. and the local group had a membership of 165. Lake Odessa News: The Lake Odessa Community Library will have a storytelling session for youngsters and adults alike Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. The storyteller will be Deb Woodard. At the previous such event, more than 90 attended. The library staff and Friends of the Library hope parents will avail themselves of this cultural opportunity for their children. The Friends will provide hospitality. New pur­ chases for the library are four folding tables and 16 chairs, which will be helpful for special occasions such as this. Central United Methodist Church had a full house Easter Sunday, with music by the bell choir, chancel choir and a solo by the pastor. Amon-j the visitors were the David Shetterlys uaJ Eddie of Boyne City, and Dennis Seiffertein family of Port Sanilac who were visiting the Rohrbachers. An faua County real estate transfer listed is that of Richard and Suzanne French of Grand Haven to Lee Halbower of Kentwood. Mr. French is at his new location with Sparton Engineering Products after being al their Lake Odessa branch for many years. Locally, this business is known as Lake Odessa Machine Products. Another transfer is that of LaVeme and Jeanette Roberts to Ronald Taylor. Others are those of Larry and Jamie McCormick of Lan­ sing to Roger and Evelyn Barnum. Randall and Deanna Everett of Clarksville to Brian Prysock of Lake Odessa. An Easier bunny who stood at least five feet talk walking on his hind legs visited most of the business places on Saturday. April 14. The First Congregational Church will join other churches of the denomination at a con­ ference at Otsego April 28. Rev. Keith McIver plans to attend. The Trip Day for the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church was Wednes­ day, April 25. Sharon Krauss, Lakewood teacher and coach, was honored with a Distinguished Teacher Award by Northwood Institute of Midland. She was selected by Annette Roth, a senior student at Northwood and a Lakewood graduate. Annette recently won third place in a national contest in free throw competition at Jackson, Tenn. She also won the coaches' award and honors at a banquet held at the col­ lege. Annette is the daughter of Gary and Jewell Roth of Tupper Lake Street. She will graduate in lhe spring with an accounting degree. Dorothy Erb, Gordon and Wanda Erb and family; Doug and Nancy Hendrick, Loonie and Anita Ackley, with Nathan and Nicholas of rural Charlotte; and Gerald and Fem Tischer were Easter guests of Arnold and Lin­ da Erb. Gerald’s birthday was also observed. Mike and Jane Brown of Woodbury, with children Kyle and Kyril, were winners of a vacation trip sponsored by True Value Hard­ ware stores. Krista Ely of Woodland. 5, was the winner of the pink “Energizer" bunny. Wendy Kaye Murray and Robert Smith have announced their engagement. The bride­ to-be is lhe daughter of Sherry and Stephen Karran and Raymond Murray. She is a 1988 Lakewood graduate and now a student at the University of South Alabama. She is employed by Watson Enterprises in Mobile. Robert is the son of the Richard Smiths and is a graduate of Dayton Christian High School in Ohio. He too is a student at the university with a political science major. He will attend OSU law school. Mrs. Mildred Shade, with John and Jane Lich, spent Easter with Tom and Sherry Wacha and Jay at Sunfield. Ray and Ann Strecker of Troy were Easter visitors of Ruth Peterman. They enjoyed din­ ner, followed by a trip around Morrison and Jordan lakes. Services were held April 14 for Charline (Overly) Kidder, 65. of Hastings with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Mike and Leona Overly of Lake Odessa. Survivors include husband Walter, sons Michael and Walter, '’ixughtcr Cathy, sister Marian and a brother Clair. Donal Bipplcy, age 81. lifelong resident of Odessa Township, died at Thomapple Manor April 13. Survivors include his wife, the former Edith Williams, longtime teacher and principal in Lakewood schools; son Don and wife Mary, daughter Terry Ann, and sister Dorothy Warner. Services were held at Koops Chapel with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Services were held Wednesday for Ted Cutler of Spring Lake, formerly of Mid­ dleville, who died April 15. Burial was in Grand Rapids. He was a brother of Mrs. Theodore (Phylts) Armstrong of South State Road. Graveside services were held Friday for bobel Brennan, formerly of Lansing, who died al Ionia April 18. She was sister of Mrs. Hugh (Alice) Hogan of Sixth Avenue. Graveside services were set for April 24 for 16-year-old Shawn Thomas Sage who died at Lansing. He was a fanner Lakewood student Slim Down While You Fatten Your Pocketbook Phoenix offers a great opportunity for motivated individuals to sell High Fiber, Low Fat, No Cholesterol, All Natural Cookies, that will actually help you lose weight. You won’t believe the taste! For inforamtion on becom­ ing a representative. Con­ tact your local Phoenix Counselor: Doug Mishler who earned his black beh in karate. Survivors include his mother, Saadra Sage, grand­ parents Mary Ann Farrell, Raymond Farrell, great-grandparents Mr. aad Mrs. Ray Farrell, all of Lake Odessa; father and wife of Lansiag; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Date Sage of Saranac and brother Michael and wife of Hawaii. Marte Warner is lhe great-grandmother of Anna Marie, bom April 1 to Gary and Frances Shustari of Morrice. Gary’s mother is Marie's daughter, Donna Shustari. Fifty ladies gathered at Ceatral United Methodist Church Saturday morning for a spring breakfast. Jodi Farman and Jamie sang a duet. 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Ext. 108 for an appointment and further information. • Personal • Professional • Progressive �Paje 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 26, 1990 Two local students named to all-academic team A pair of seniors at Hastings High School have been named to the Twin Valley Athletic Association All-Academic Team. Eric Endsley and Tony Miller are among the 16 students named to the annual honor roll. "The concept of having an all-academic team came from the eight principals in the athletic conference as a means to recognize and promote academic excellence in the stu­ dent bodies of the eight member schools,** said Hastings Principal Steven Harbison, who serves as vice president of the league. Harbison said the selection process is based on the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals/Detroit Free Press Aca­ demic All-State formula. Athletic participa­ tion is not a factor. The formula provides for equal comparison between a student's overall grade point aver­ age in English, mathematics, science, social studies and foreign language and his or her ACT or SAT scores. Endsley, the son of Gordon and Patricia Endsley, lives at 5590 E. Stale Road. Miller is the son of Harold and Lonnie Miller of 6936 Bedford Road. Both earned 4.0 GPAs, and share this year's valedictorian title with Kim Belanger. In the all-academic team, each school is as­ sured of one position on the 16-member team, with the remaining eight positions be­ ing selected on the results of the formula cal­ culation. This year's team was dominated by Coldwater, with four students. Sturgis had three selections. Harper Creek and Marshall joined Hastings with two members, while Albion, Hillsdale and Lakeview each had one. Team members were Coldwater’s Kristian Burkhardt, Jody Koenemann, Aaron Sprague and Aaron Suever; Sturgis* John Rock, Yvonne Wiley and Ken Zachman; Harper Creek's Nicole Brazeal and Susan Miller; Marshall’s Margaret Lapietra and Scott Yakimow; Albion's, Murray Henderson; Hillsdale's Tim lehman and Lakeview's Tracy Tubilewicz. The 16 students and their parents will be recognized at a special banquet May 9 in .Marshall,________________ ^4rea Obituaries Rena Babcock Jolyne Ann Oberlin HASTINGS - Rena Babcock, 78 of 801 East Madison Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 25, 1990 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. ILLINOIS - Jolyne Ann Oberlin, 20 month old daughter of Ssgt Jerry Lynn and Julie Ann (Armintrout) Oberlin of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, formerly of Delton passed away Ray Matthews Eric Endsley (left) and Tony Miller were named to the Twin Valley all-academic team. ffllAI) SEMES - Hasting* Area G*ACI LUTHEBAN CHUM CH, 239 E. North Si.. Michael Aram. Partor. Hmm 945-9414 Sunday. April 29 - 9:45, Church School (All ■pt); KMO. Holy Communion. Church Council. Thunday. April 2» - 1:00 Muth Circle. 6:30 Choir School; 7:30 Sr. Choir; 8:00 AA. 5Mania). April 21 ■ 9:30Conf. 1; 1:30 Adak Membership Claai; 8:00 NA. Monday. April 30 ■ 6:30 Love, Inc. Banquet. Tuesday. May 1 - 9:30 Wordwacchen. 4:00 Acolyte Tratadag. 7:00 Adveataren. Wednesday, May 2 1 AM® Organ atudy, 7.-00 Sarah C«te. FIBST CHURCH OF GOO, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Partonage, 943-3195 Church. Where a Chri* tian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worhaip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HOFF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South M M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday mormng 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for ail services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ----- HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Phasor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chriatian Ed. Sunday. April 29 9:30 tai 11.-00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Brandcau of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM aad FM. 9:30; 9:50-10:50 Church School Cta»~ for all ages; 10:30, Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. April 30 - 7:30 Christian Education Comfluaee ruectraf. Wednesday, May 2 -9:30 Circle I, at the home of Rose Marie Dillingham; IO, Circle 3. al the home of Marjorie Barcroft; 1:30, Circle 4, at the home of Pearl SMt: 7:30. Circle 5. at die home of Helen Keeler; 7:30, Circle 6. al the home of Dorothy Wolfe; 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday, May 3 - 9:15, Circle 2. in the Lounge FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodfawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hail). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.-00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Kings Kids (CKkVn’i Choir). Sunday moral:.. . vice broadcast WBCH. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. / —------------------------------- -N The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS KXALL PHARMACY Complei* Prescription Survic* HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Moiling, end toko Qdotso COLEMAN AGENCY «f Haatfegi, Inc. Insvrone* lor your LH*. Home. Uv«inos* and Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAS INCORPORATED of Hastings -/ GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davis, Pastor, Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth pMtor. Phoue 948-4269. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Tune 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYC1 (Grade K thru 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organizations: Wesleyan Men, Women's Mis­ sionary, second Tuesday, 9 a.m. aad 7 p.m.; Youth Adult InternatioMl. Adak Fellowship Groups, Young Missionary Workers Band. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday artivities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, "The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.” One mile east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M«mb.rF.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 110 5. Jaflarson ■ 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FINER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan ______________ 7 Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. BaaAeld United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church.............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................. 10:30 a.m J CHICAGO * Ray Matthews, 100, of Chica­ go, Illinois and formerly of Hastings passed away Tuesday, February 27, 1990. He was a member of the Theosophical Soci­ ety and the Womens International League for Peace and Freedom. Mr. Matthews is survived by his cousins, Plynn Matthews and Jane Santman of Califor­ nia, Bruce Matthews of Grand Haven, Alice Coulon of Georgia and Katherine Nielsen of Hastings. The wake service was held on March 3, followed by a Mass at the Catholic Worker House in Chicago. He was cremated and shall be buried in Hastings. A truly loving and gentle man who remained “young” in spirit all of his 100 years of life. Arrangements were made by the BlakeLamb Funeral Home, Chicago, Illinois. Maxine A. Dipp FREEPORT - Maxine A. Dipp, 64 of 6765 Fighter Road, Freeport, passed away Wednes­ day, April 18, 1990 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Dipp was born October5,1925 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Lewis and Edna (Decker) Daniels. She was raised in the Carlton Center area and attended schools there, graduating in 1943 from Woodland High School. She was married to William H. Dipp, Jr. on January 20, 1946. Her employment included: Hastings Manu­ facturing Company, Middleville Manufactur­ ing Company, Furniture City Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids. She became the Librarian for the Freeport Library in 1986. Mrs. Dipp is survived by one son, William H. Dipp, III of Freeport; three daughters, Marshann Ludema of Clarksville, Aletha Titus of Middleville and Laurie Harold of Detroit; eight grandchildren; mother, Edna Smith of Freeport; sister, Eileen Pierson of Hastings; two brothers, Arnold Daniels of Vermontville and Galen Daniels of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, William on January 17, 1983. Funeral services were held Friday, April 20 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Ben Ridder officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Community Center or Freeport Library. Raymond E. Keeler HASTINGS - Raymond E. Keeler, 61 of 586 Gaskill Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, April 19, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Keeler was born May 27,1928 in Hast­ ings, the son of George and Hazel (Smith) Keeler. He was raised in Hastings and Middle­ ville areas and attended schools there. He was married to Helen J. Hinckley, June 10, 1957 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek for the past 16 years, retiring in 1987. Previous employment at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 22 years. He was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Keeler is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Raymond Keeler, Jr. of Hastings and Walter Keeler of Freeport; three daughters, Loretta Keeler, Terri Keeler and Billie Jo Keel­ er, all of Hastings; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; father, George Keeler of Hast­ ings; three brothers, John Keeler, of Hubbards­ ton, Ralph Keeler of Lake Odessa and Leo Keeler of Hastings; one sister, Arlene Strimback of Hastings. He was preceded in death by daughter, Jane Keeler; two brothers, Robert and George Keel­ er; one sister, Catheline Keeler. Graveside services were held Monday, April 23, at Fuller Cemetery with the Reverend Leonard E. Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Wednesday, April 18,1990 at Sl Lewis Child­ rens Hospital. Jolyne was born August 5,1988 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Julie; maternal grandparents, Orin and Zelma Armintrout of Delton; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Anu Oberlin of Delton; maternal great grandparents, Ryerson and Madeline Louden of Delton; paternal grandmother, Beverly Oberlin of Hickory Comers; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, April 23 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, with Father Ray Barth officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to CURE or the Leukemia Society. Family plants trees on Earth Day Michael Bateson experience deja vu Sunday when he helped plant fruit trees at his in-law's house. A graduate ol DeSon Kellogg High School, Bateson helped plant 25,000 trees in celebration of Earth Day 1970. Sowing sapKngs on Earth Day 1990 brought back memories. Planting or supervising in the family project are (from left) Sandra Bateson, Angie Vroman, Robert White, Michael Bateson and Lee Whle. Lee White said she and her husband have planted trees al their Gun Lake Road home before. 'Each year we try to put In 50 trees on 20 acres,' said White, who added that the planting this year "just ended up* on Earth Day. Chaylong (Joe) Knight WAYNE, MICHIGAN - Chaylon (Joe) Knight, 60 of 4397 Myron Street, Wayne, Michigan and formerly of Pleasent Lake, Delton passed away Friday, April 20, 1990 it his residence. Mr. Knight was born June 7, 1929 in West Frankfurt, Illinois, the son of Valley and Emma (Overby) Knight. He was raised in the City of Wayne for 46 years and attended lhe Wayne Memorial High School graduating in 1948. He was the Past Governor of Michigan District of Civitan and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was married to Elsie Kemp on December 9,1950 in Waltz. He was employed as supervi­ sor for Hydromalic General Motors in Warren. He was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post #171, Charter member of Wayne Civitan Club, Citizen’s Advisory Commission of Wayne, Wayne Boosters Club, Wayne Commission on Aging, and Sl Matthews Lutheran Church. He was a dedicated man in his community. Mr. Knight is survived by his wife, Elsie; two sons, Joseph (Beryl) Knight of Mt Clemens and James (Nola) Knight of West­ land; a sister, Ann Boyd of Westland; abrother, Hugh (Bud) Knight of Garden City; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl; two brothers, Samuel and Jack. Funeral services were held Monday, April 23 at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church, West­ land with Rev. Gary Headapohl officiating. Burial was at the Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Arbor Hospice or Michigan Cancer Foundation. Arangemcnts were made by the Uhl Funeral Home, Westland. C Gordon Humphrey FREEPORT - C. Gordon Humphrey, 54 of 4120 Eckert Road, Freeport, passed away Thursday, April 19,1990 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Humphrey was born November 16, 1935 in Freeport, the son of Charles and Reatha (Weeks) Humphrey. He was raised in lhe Free­ port and Middleville areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1954 from Free­ port High School. He served in the United States Army from September 1955 until August 1957. He was married to Ann L. Chadwick on December 28, 1957 and has resided at his present address for the past 14 years. He was employed at Steel Case in Grand Rapids for the past 17 years as an automation engineer. He was a member of Freeport/Middleville United Methodist Church, Ringo-Swingo Square Dance Club. " Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, Ann; son and wife, Jon and Dawn Humphrey of Caledonia; grandsons, Christopher and Corey Humphrey; mother, Reatha Humphrey ofHast­ ings; sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Marian) Schutte of Hastings; brother and wife, Donald and Marval Humphrey of Hastings. Funeral sen-ices were held Saturday, April 21 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with the Reverend Janet K. Sweet officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetuy. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ' Boater drowns on Wilkinson Lake Wilkinson Lake resident Elwood "Mike* Slocum, 65, drowned Wednesday morning while boating on the lake. Witnesses said Slocum was about 100 yards off shore when his boat struck a submerged log, and he was thrown kilo the water. A spokeswoman from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Slocum struggled briefly and lost consciousness in the 46 degree water. A witness brought him to shore and administered CPR, but Slocum did not regain consciousness and was pronounced dead at the scene. (Banner photo). Suspect arrested in heist of 44 cartons of cigarettes by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A mu who walked off with 44 cartons of cigarettes from the Admiral Gas Station in Hastings last week was arrested minutes later at The Superette. Michael Barrett Runyon, 36, of Grand Rapids, was arrested last Thursday on larceny charges after police found the cigarettes in his van parked outside of The Superette at 205 N. Michigan Ave. Runyon may be connected with several similar thefts recently in west Michigan, in­ cluding one in Middleville three months ago, authorities said. Hastings Police Investigator Jeff Pratt said Runyon used a 7-year-otd boy and a 13-yearold girl to distract the cashier at Admiral Gas Station during lhe 7 p.m. theft. The boy and girl are his nephew and niece, Pratt said. "He told the girl and boy to stand in front of him and shielded him from the cashier," Pratt said. Meanwhile, Runyon stuffed cartons of ci­ garettes inside his coat, went outside to the van, unloaded the cartons and returned to the store for another load. The trio repeated lhe act several times be­ fore fleeing the store. The cleric at Admiral contacted police mo­ ments after the three left The clerk described the suspects as a black male with two chil­ dren driving a van. Officers on patrol spotted lhe van minutes later outside The Superette and talked with Runyon. Patrolmen discovered three grocery bags full of cigarette >arions in the back of the van, and arrested Runyon. The cigarette value was estimated at S500, Pratt said. The suspect initially gave his name as Bar­ rett Henderson. The children, however, gave a different name for their adult companion. Runyon wu charged last week with larceny in a building, with obstruction of justice for giving a false identity and with three counts of inducing a minor to commit a felony. The latter three charges are felony offenses, punishable by up to five years in prison or $30,000 in fines. Runyon also is facing a charge of proba­ tion violation stemming from a previous prison sentence, Pratt said. Preliminary exam in 56th District Court will be held Friday for Runyon. The 13-year-old girl may face a charge of accessory to a crime, Pratt said. Her case has been turned over to Barry County Juvenile Court. Pratt said several other police agencies be­ lieve Runyon is responsible for similar thefts in their areas. "The Crystal Flash in Edmore has them on video tape doing the same thing," Pratt said. Their identities match also match those of suspects who committed a similar crime in Grand Rapids the night before the Hastings theft, Pratt said. Authorities believe Runyon was selling lhe stolen cigarettes to party stores in Grand Rapids. "The stores make money because they are assessed a tax," Pratt said. "If they buy them from someone else, they make more of a profit." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 26, 1990 — Page 7 Mission service set at Assembly of God Church Martins to celebrate 50th anniversary Nelson and Mary Jeanette Martin of Mid­ dleville are celebrating their 50th wedding an­ niversary, April 28 at the United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Middleville. Lunch will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. No gifts Jardine-Owings wed in Rochester Carrie Jardine and James Owings were united in marriage in a candtelight ceremony Dec. 30, 1989, at the Abiding Presence Lutechan Church in Rochester. Parents of the couple are Dr. William and Sandy Jardine of Lake Orion and Ralph and Sherri Owings of Hastings. The bride wore a full-length satin dress with a pearl and sequin bodice. Gardenias and white roses made up her bouquet. An antique doll, dressed in a replica of the bride, was a special gift from her grandmother to Carrie. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Stephanie. Bridesmaids were Lee Anne Vipond, Jenny Jardine, Valerie Post­ Siegfried and Karen Gehris. Scott Owings, lhe groom's brother, served as best man. Ushers and groomsmen were Steve Strong, Dave Gehris, Steve Conner and Billy Jardine. A reception at The Indianwood Country Club followed the ceremony. After a honeymoon in Key West, Fla., the couple resides in Rochester Hills. The bride is a graduate of Michigan State University and teaches in the Brandon School District. The groom received his master's degree from MSU and is a systems consultant for AT&T. Wedding open house planned for Mulfords Their children are Gloria and Bill VanDyke of Cedarville, Mich., and grandchildren are Terry Tolan and Pam Janose, Donna and Ken­ dal Scutl Tolan, all of Middleville. A wedding open house honoring Al and Pai (Dutcher) Mulford will be held Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. al the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings. The Mulford’s were married March 16 in Florida and are now at home at 1318 N. Boltwood in Hastings. Children of the couple are Gary and Deb Dutcher, Kurt and Patsy Meldrum and Don and Diane Dutcher, all of Freeport; Max and Julie Mulford of Cascade, Bob and Shelia Reahm of Gun Lake and Dennis and Andrea Storrs of Hastings. The reception is being planned by the cou­ ple’s family, and all relatives and friends are invited to attend. No gifts, please. Proctors to observe 60th anniversary Howard and Mabie Proctor of 3125 Shaon Road, Freeport, will celebrate their 60th wed­ ding anniversary on Wednesday, May 2. The couple’s childen are Seth Proctor and family, Lots (Proctor) Preston and family and Norman Proctor. Area BIRTHS: ITS A GUL! Reyes-Stevens engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Domingo Reyes of Holland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Marcie Reyes, also of Holland, to Thomas Craig Stevens, of Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stevens of Woodland. Christina graduated from Holland High School and Michigan State University. Thom graduated from Lakewood High School and Michigan Stale University. A Sept. 8. 1990, wedding in Holland is be- Clayton and Mae Newland of 504 Chapel St., Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary Sunday. May 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 303 N. Main St., Nashville. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Duane and Judy Newland of Plymouth, Gale and Audrey Wetzel of Nashville, Joyce Newton of Marshall and niece Chrstine Royston of Potterville. The couple also has eight grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Miller of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melia Kay, to William Ray Haywood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Haywood of St. Cloud, Fla. Melia is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Eastern Michigan University. Bill is a 1986 graduate of St. Cloud High School and will graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida, May 5. A June 17, 1990, wedding is planned. Ballas to celebrate 50th anniversary RUTLAND, (Cont. from Pg. 3) plant is odor or dust free, and the odor from an asphalt plant is noticeable in a three-mile radius." Howard said asphalt is a known environ­ mental carcinogen, according studies pub­ lished in several well-known medical jour­ nals. Howard said fuel oil used to clean lhe plant's equipment posed a danger to ground water and lake water contamination. Schans' attorney, Gary Schenk, of Grand Rapids, however, denied the firm used fuel oil to clean equipment The company uses a DNR approved compound that is recycled into asphalt production, leaving no waste residue, he said. Prior to the vote, planning and zoning members said they had visited other asphalt plants in the area and talked with residents living nearby. "When you look at the plusses and mi­ nuses of the operation, you have to ask if it enhances the community," said Jerry Bradley. "My response is no." Schans Asphalt has not sought to locate elsewhere in Rutland, said Township Super­ visor Bob Edwards. "The thought it was an appropriate site be­ cause it is a gravel pit, and you need gravel for asphalt," Edwards said. Schans can appeal the committee's decision to the township board, which meets May 2. Edwards add Wednesday Schans has not in­ formed Ae lowaahip that it will appeal the deduct. Blit Edwards expects company rep­ reantatiro will ba at fee May 2 meeting. Steebys to observe 25th anniversary A 25th anniversary open house will be held April 28, honoring Charles and Jean Steeby of 6775 Usborne, Freeport. It is to be at the VFW Post, East Main Street, Middleville, at 7 p.m. Charlie and Jean, along with their children would like to invite friends to come and celebrate with them. Mary (Mae) and Casey Balia, of 467 Hart­ ington Rd., Wall Lake, Delton, will observe their golden wedding anniversary May 4. A mass wiH be celebrated at 5 p.m. Satur­ day, May 5 at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Celebrant will be the Rev. Ray Barth. Friends are invited to attend. The Ballas were married May, 4, 1940 at St. Roman's Church in Chicago with the Rev. Joseph Mytik officiating. Natives of Chicago, they have been Wall Lake residents since 1950. He was previously employed at Interna­ tional Harvester in Chicago. They also owned a restaurant and variety store in Delton for 30 years. They have a daughter Barbea, who is mar­ ried to Dr. Jerry L. Heiman, and resides in Midland; and a grandson, Matthew, and granddaughter. Joanna. Coming SOON in The Hastings Bon April 14 to David Cobb and Marcia Vroman of Lake Odessa. Time: 9:18 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 6U ou. Born April 16 to William and Beverly Laymaoce of Nashville. Time: 6:46 p.m. Weight: 6 fcs 7U ou. Bom April 13 to Johanna Lillie and A.J. Straley of Hastings. Time: 4:23 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 7M ou. Bom April 23 to James and Nancy Foote of Middleville. Time: 4:36 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 15H ou. NorthMBtam Elementary youngsters doing their part to preserve Earth Kindergarteners in Gloria Nitz's class at Northeastern Elementary School In Hastings took part In observances tied to Earth Day and Earth Week. This group of youngsters la working with plastic egg cartons In an artistic endeavor. The children cleaned up the school yard, talked about clean water, made letter baskets and constructed art out of newepapers. IT'S A BOY! Bora April 16 to Jeanette Woods of Hastings. Time: 10:56 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 414 ou. Bora April 18 to Neva Rhodes and Charles Wymer of Vermontville. Time: 10:51 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 ou. Legal Notices Newlands to mark 50th anniversary Miller-Haywood plan June 17 wedding Hastings Assembly of God. 1674 West Slate Road, will have a "Mission America” service Sunday. April 23, at 10-45 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Gregory Gentry of Canton. Mich., a newly-appointed Urban Planning missionary. Under the Urban Church Planting program. Gentry plans to work as missionary coor­ dinator. planting "clusters” of churches. Besides coodinating the planting of a number of both English-speaking and ethnic churches in the Boston-New York-Washington area. Gentry will concentrate on raising up other leaders to take on this team concept in plan­ ting churches to other densely-populated areas of the United States. "It has been reported that this team concept of church planting has been used in lhe nation of Kenya, resulting in 900 churches being started in 13 years. We arc now applying foreign missions principles to home mis­ sions.” he said. Gentry attended Central Bible College (Detroit Campus), where he majored in pastoral studies. Prior to his missionary ap­ pointment, he served as a home missions pastor, pioneering Calvary Assembly of God in Canton. The church has grown from a handful of people to a congregation of more than 300 in five years. Gentry and his wife, Vicky, have a son, Todd, and two daughters, Sonya and Tara. The public is invited to hear the presenta­ tion on the need for church planting in the nor­ theast. A free-will offering will be taken. Banner Progress • 1990 • The Annual Business and industry Review Advertising Deadline - Friday, April 20th Ask your JAd Representative or Call 9088051 File No. 90-20346 If Eitofo of Gilbert T. Patrick, Deceased. Social Security No. 374-26-4266. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 1530 W. Pilot Road, Delion, Michigan, 49046*9668 died April 11, 1990. An Instrument dated April 28, 198? has boon admitted as the will of the deceas­ ed; also First Codicil dated July 7,1989. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented ♦o the independent personal representative, Thomas M. Patrick, 720 Lincoln Bldg., Spokane, Washington. 99201. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. VANDERVOORT, COOKE, MCFEE. CHRIST. CARPENTER. 8 FISHER. P.C. »: Christ T. Christ (Pl I860) 2 Old Kent Bank Bldg. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)965-1291 (4/26) Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planolng/Zonlng Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 30,1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-1-90 ARTICLE III Section 3.1 - Definitions Add: 135. Coro Area. A-2-90 ARTICLE IV Section 4.41 • Lot Access - Adding New Section A-3-90 ARTICLE IX ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Section 9.4 ■ Appeals Defined - Amending entire section. Section 9.5 • Variance Defined - Adding Now Section. Section 9.6 • Duties and Powers of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Amending entire section. Section 9.7 - Limitations on the Zoning Board ol Appeals. Adding Now Section. Section 9.8 - General Provitlons • Adding New Section. Section 9.9 • Application and Procedure - Adding New Section. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard al the above mentioned time and place. The complete text of lhe proposed amendments of rhe Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) M^-Jay thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (4/26) Northeastern Elementary students did their part for Earth Day and Earth Week by collecting massive numbers of plastic milk jugs, which will be taken to Hastings Sanitary Service and then will be processed Into two ben­ ches that will be placed In front of the school. Collecting the most jugs individually was kindergartener Lenny Smith (front, at right), who gathered 99. Others shown here with milk jugs are (front) kindergarteners Benjamin Jacobs and Amanda Van Buren and (back, from left) fifth graders Bret Hanson, Ryan Schnackenberg, Mike Hrlcovsky, Randy Lake and Mike Ransome. Waste eaugHmt wriulMf is April 21 Waite management is one of the toughest problems com­ munity leaden face today and will continue to face well into *Toteip^btic officials and community leaden sort out the issues, Michigan Slate University's Cooperative Ex­ tension Service is sponsoring a program, "Integrated Waste Management: Plans and Op­ tions for a Balanced Ap­ proach” al die Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s auditorium on Thursday, April 26. The registration fee of $12 inc fairs resource materials and refreshments. The pro­ gram is for public officials aad others interested in learn­ ing more about waste manage­ ment regulations and legal issues, plan implementation, environmental impacts, and the community decision­ making process. For more information, call the Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion's Extension office at 671-2412. UH HcMcm Karate CbispiiMlNpi btW Sateriar April 21 The Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championships will be held Saturday, April 28 at Hastings High School. Registration is at 10 a.m. with elimination bouts at noon and Hack belts at 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Hastings Karate Club. The entry fee for one event is $15 with two three events $18. Categories in­ clude sparring, forms and weapons. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. NEED A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN No application fees. No closing fees. Use one of our... HOME EQUITY LOAN You can borrow anywhere from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on the equity In your home. Write a check when you need a loan or a fixed rate - fixed term loan. Both are quick and convenient. Rational 3IHaNK IMMlMtnaU LE"°tR of ZZiZ [Bastings West State at Broadway HASTINGS 945-3437 1280 Chief Noonday Rd. GUN LAKE 792-4496 �F'ageB- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 26.1990 Barry County Marriage Licenses Brent Allen McCowan. 24. Bailie Creek and Leslie Beth Engle, 18. Dowling. Scott Wade Schantz. 31. Hastings and Darla Dianne Wilkins. 23. Hastings. Michael Dennis Chaddcrdon. 39. Clover­ dale and Paula LeAnn Dewey. 29. Cloverdale. Gregory David Duils. 24. Woodland and Tricia Dee Chase. 24. Woodland. Wesley C. Friend. 74. Hastings and Lorena May Fruin. 75. Nashville. Brian Guy Houchin. 19. Bloomington, IL and Karley Jean Wahl. 18, Bloomington. IL. HELP WANTED • Heavy Equipment Operators Must have a C-l license • Secretary • Insurance Rater and Quoter • 5 Commissioned Sales People • Data Entry , • C.M.M. Operators • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • Construction Workers • Parts Person — Immediate Openings — Hurry, these jobs must be filled at once. 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Then, not too long ago. you ran a letter that said the producers of toilet paper had settled the dispute by making the cardboard core larger so that it would roll off only one way. Is everyone missing the real reason for the larger core? Don’t people realize that now the consumer is getting less paper for the same in­ flated price? This is a perfect example of deceptive packaging. Most people are unaware that they are being cheated. It used to be that when you bought a package of bacon, you got a pound of bacon. Now the same package contains only 12 ounces. A ham used to be a ham; now it’s ham with all the water they can force into it to in­ crease the weight. Look at the containers for many consumer products. Why do you think they pul them in long, flat tins? Because it makes them look impressively larger, but ac­ tually they don't hold very much. In the past, when you bought a bag of potato chips, you got a bag of potato chips. Now you get a huge bag of air with a handful of chips at the bottom. Wake up, Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public You’re being taken left and right. — R.W., Hubbard, Neb. Dear Hub.: You have a point, but alert shoppers don't get fooled, there are any number of tnith-in-packaging regulations designed to protect the consumer against get­ ting gypped. Government regulations make it mandatory that the weight of the contents be printed on the outside of the box or can. The wise shop­ per cannot be hoodwinked by clever packag­ ing. These days anyone who can read can get a fair shake. Dear Ann Landers: Recently our small of­ fice advertised for part-time help. After inter­ viewing 34 applicants, it became clear to me why a lot of people are out of work. The position involved clerical work, and we also wanted someone who could deal with the public. The ad mentioned that some ex­ perience was required and requested ap­ plicants to send resumes and references. Several people phoned and babbled about past employment, bragging about what a great job they had done for so-and-so. They said they'd send A-l references, but none arrived. A few applicants sent Xerox copies that were unreadable and semiliterate letters written in pencil on notebook paper or legal pads. A former teacher’s letter of application had four misspelled words. A high schooler came in, wearing jeans, sporting a punk hairdo and chewing bubble gum. We finally hired a woman with no ex­ perience except homemaking. “But I can learn," she said. She turned out to be terrific. Please, Ann, tell job applicants to prepare a resume. Books from the public library will tell you exactly how. Wear clean, neat, attractive clothes. Focus on what you can do for the business, not what the business can do for you. — I Live in Boston. Dear Boston: And now may I add a word? People who strike out repeatedly on inter­ views should go back to some of the places where they foiled and ask the person with whom they spoke why they weren’t hired and how to make a better presentation. If they listen carefully, they are sure to improve their chances. Dear Am Landsra: I was interested in the letter from the woman who went to a dermesoiogbt to have some wrinkles on her face filled with collagen. While she was there, she took off her shoe aad asked the doctor to look at a skin problem between her toes. He wrote out a prescription aad sent her a bill for $50. You thought he wasn’t a "nice guy." I say if she has $253 for her face, she can afford $50 for her feet. — Somerset, P». Dear Pa.: You're entitled to your opinion, but I'm still unconvinced. Dear Am Landers: Please use your col­ umn to help edoewx* people about electrical appliances, especially when used around water. Recently, a young boy near Indianapolis was dectrocutod with a heir dryer was plugg­ ed into a wall socket feU imo his bath water. The grieving mother said she could not undreetend how the child could have been elec­ trocuted herauae the switch on the dryer was turned off Lonesome* Take charge of your life and turn it annmd. Write for Ann Landen * new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a se&addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (khfr includes postage and handbag) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landen. P. O. box 11562, Chicago. HL 6D611-O562 (In Canada, eend $5.05.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Woodland News NUMBER TWO FOU » LOT OF 600P Basons: FOB A LOT Of 6000 BUSOItS. Ford Full-Size Pick-Ups Chevy Full-Size Pick-Ups Ford offers four choices of multi-port electronic fuel-injected engines. Chevy Trucks don't offer multi-port electronic fuel-injected engines. Only Ford F-Series Pick-ups feature o larger, standai' >:x cylinder engine with more load pulling torque. Smaller, standard six cylinder engine. Less load pulling torque. Ford F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 and 4x4 models offer a higher maximum payload capacity. Chevy C/K 1500 models have a lower maximum payload capacity. Ford features a longer, wider, deeper cargo box. Nope. Ford gives you a better choice of options grouped together for greater savings. Hl,524 -•» Forget it. -»» What difference does it make? INCLUDES; Air Conditioning Control/Tilt Steering Wheel Speed Control/Tin i Light /convenience group Handling package Heavy Duty Service package Argent rear step bumper Headliner & Insulation package BM and Margaret Brodbeck and Lawrence Garihger look Victor Ecknrdt aad Betty Smith to tench Im Wednesday so celebrate another birthday for Victor. He stopped coun­ ttag • fcw yean ago. Woodland-area “snow birds’* are migrating back north in flocks now that it has warmed up a bit. Chuck and Jean Mulliken got buck from I akrlmrf, Fla., earlier in April, and bat week remraeea included Mr. and Mrs Elton Mcdmn aad Vesta Her­ shberger from Zephertdlb, Fla.; Floyd aad CiarabcRe Barnum from South Carolina; Mr. and Mn. Jim IknCrtirr from New Port Richey, Fla.; Cliff aad Evelyn Mattoon from lafrrimri, Fla.; Eariand Luresse Eanera from Inglewood, Fla.; WiRmr and Olga Baker from Groveland, Fla.; Gene and Nada Rbmg from Florida; Gerry and Mantelte Bates from Ariactia and Arkansas; Howard Southwell from BuUhead, Ariz.; and Keith and Chris Durkee, home from their winter quarters. LeRoy and Joyce Heaaner returned home after spending two months at Kisaimcc, Fla.; and one to Dallm with their daughter, Susan Fteaaner, Piper. White they were in Dallm, they made a trip to Boulder, Colo , to visit Tim Piper's (their son-in-law) mother. On Monday, Joyce Fleesner kept her two grandchildren from Dexter, Elizabeth and Jota Lee Ptoter, white tteir mother held con­ ferences where she teaches. Tuesday, Joyce drove the children home and attended a special dinner and program for “Very Impor­ tant People" (grandmothers) at Elizabeth's nursery school. Lucy Classic is suffering from shingles on her face. She is staying home except for trips to the doctors. Ella Kantner b suffering and under the doc­ tor’s care for digestive problems, perhaps an ulcer. The Davis Brothers Gospel Quartet sang al Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday evening. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Musacate Sunday evening. Talented musicians and singers from the church performed, in­ cluding Laura Soule, Paula Martin and Julie Slate, who sang solos; Jessica Hankins, who played a cello solo; a quartet of Nancy and Jeff Bool, Kathy Stowell and Fran Courser; well m Marilyn Oaks, Batty M* and Victor BcMt drove io Lyons Sunday afternoon to attend the foneral of her nude, Date Townsend. Woodland Gospel Singers and the Chapaitones win tag at Lakewood United Mefeodbt Church Sunday al 7 p.m. These are two very popular groups and everyone b wekosne. y^, , , _______ . MacKestefe explained the reappraisal pro­ gram required by the stale had been partly none wm nsreo nesp srn wouac require one more year cf hired help, ptos extra time from him. Each piece ofproperty and each building m the township anmt be measured and photographed, then pul otto a card aad into fee computer. lhe proposed budget wm reviewed in detail and MacKettrir told fee large group of dtiaans at fee meeting, in feet fee largest in anyone's memory, they had control over mtary increases proposed and could vole later oathat item. An advertisement in local papers asking for volunteers to work on a committee to in­ vestigate fee feasfoility of turning the old historic town hall into a permanent museum received no responer at all when it was ran test spring, but at fee teat few weeks, a few people had competeil him about working on fee attmeum committee. They include Wayne Hazel, Judy MacKrnrir. Tom Ntethamer and Harold Staaaferd. Ofeera will be needed. Thb committor will meet with people from fee Michigan State Library on June 18 to get help in acting up guidelines for establishing a mmeum and accepting property for it. After a great deal of discussion about whether the salaries of fee elected officials should stay what they were when they ran for office, or whether they should have the pro­ posed 10 percent raise or even a larger one, look acme time. When votes were taken on two motions, the supervisor, clerk and treasurer received the 10 percent raise originally proposed in thb year’s budget. Two persons al the meeting requested com­ plete financial reports and were told they would be mailed thb week. Eldon Flessncr made a motion to adjourn and the Woodland Townahip meeting with the largest attendance in recent history ended by being one of lhe longest when it closed a little after 3 p.m. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Deluxe argent styled wheels Bright low-mount swingawoy mirrors Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/clcxk by Catherine Lucas Area fanners have been surprised to see a femitiar face when they open their farm magazines thb moafe. Moot of them contain a M-page advertisement by a national tire cover of several of fee amgazines and inride acmeofeera. Photographers from an advertising agency carae to Woodtondtaat fell aad took many pic­ tures of MarKmrir aad hb tractor, recently equipped with the special type of tires NUMBER ONE Please, Ann, explain to your readers that when an appliance is plugged into a socket, the wire can still conduct enough electricity from the plug to kill a person. When the switch is on “off," it merely prevents electricky from passing to the heating element. When the appliance is immersed in water, a conductor of electricity, the switch is shortcircuited, and electricity flows through the water. The message: Disconnect all appliances from the socket when not in use. This goes for kitchen appliances as well as those in the bathroom. If an appliance accidentally falls into water, leave it done until you can turn off the elec­ tricity at the circuit breaker or fuse panel. — J.L.J. (an Indianapolis electrician) Dear J.LJ.: Thank you for information that can save lives. After I read your letter, 1 disconnected the radio in my bathroom. Ditto my electric toothbrush. 1 urge my readers to do the same. Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 con­ sider our marriage one of the best. We are in our late 50s, like to play golf, take several vacations during the year and enjoy family and friends. Our home is lovely, we both hold down good jobs.and we are truly contented. What we don’t have is sex. We decided 12 years ago that sex was not inpoctant to us and agreed to take it off our agenda. We love each other very much and fed that our lives are rich and full. But there has been so much glamorization and exploita­ tion of sex these days that we would be embar­ rassed if our friends became aware chat it is not a part of our lives. I’m sure they would consider us “odd," if not abnormal. My question is, are we peculiar because we choose not to have sex? Are there other mar­ ried couples who also enjoy a fall life without it? People tell you everything. Atm. We hope you win print this letter and ask your readers this question. I’m sure their responses would be enlightening. For obvious reasons, 1 cannot sign my name. Just call me — Content in Montreal. Dear Montreal: While I’m sure you and your husband are certainly in the minority, I would not call you abnormal. What goes on behind dosed bedroom doors is nobody’s business. I would like to hear from my readers about thia. My gneaa m that al least one out of five couples over 60 has joined your “dub" and four out of five couples over 70. How about it, out there? YOUR GREATER .MK.HK.AX FORD DEALERS 'Based on 1939 /Aodel ’fear manufacturers reported retail deliveries by drvision. "F-150 MSRP with 503A Preferred Equipment Package and Argent Rear Step Bumper less $753 cash back. Freight, tax, title and other options extra For cash bark take retail delivery from dealer stack by 4/30/90. See dealer for details. Based cn manufacturers published information ond generally available industry data. Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — CaB 94MO51 �Thursday, April 26,1990- The Hastings Banner- Page9 Pennock volunteers awarded Phyllis Usbome has been installed as the new Pennock Auxiliary Board president. About 165 volunteers who serve Pennock Hospital in Hastings were honored Thursday for their roles during the annual spring lun­ cheon and meeting of the hospital's Auxiliary. Dan Hamilton, chief executive officer of the hospital, extended words of appreciation to the volunteers and outgoing Auxiliary Board President Ardith Han. He praised Han's dedication and said her many duties during the hours she contributed ranged from saying a prayer with a patient to being an activist (for the hospital) at the state capital. Hamilton told volunteers that they are a valuable -sset to the hospital, serving patients every day in many ways. “I want you to know that your efforts do not go unnoticed, he said. Pennock had its most successful year in lhe history of the hospital, he said. Hamilton told lhe group about lhe hospital's increased revenue and patient activity, plans for new equipment, the new physicians who have established successful practices in the area, the hospital'» renovation progress and more. (Details about Pennock Hospital's suc­ cessful year will appear in an article in the Banner’s annual Business and Industry sup­ plement next month). Also during the meeting, members of the Auxiliary Board were installed for the coming Phyllis Usbome will serve as president. Other board members are Joyce Daugherty, president elect; Sherri Owings, secretary; Meridith Gilbert, treasurer; Ardie Baum, sewing chairman; Nan Button, project chair­ man; Patti Oakland, legislative chairman; Sandy Bachelder, newsletter chairman; and Ardith Han, past chairman. During the award ceremony, Jane Reynolds received recognition for 5,000 hours of volunteer service to the hospital. For her dedication, Reynolds also received a special award from Down Yarger, director of volunteer services. The hour awards were presented by Jim Coleman, president of the board of trustees, and CEO Dan Hamilton. Jessie Hubbell and Helen Keeler were honored for 4,000 hours of service. Louise Conner was awarded for 3.500 hours. Bonnie Cove and Lillian Taffee received honors for 2,500 hours. Recipients of 2,000 hour awards were: Bill Eddy, Evelyn Fuller, Fran Glasgow. Mildred Mathews, Sue Pennington. llene Seeber and Leona Shriver. Awards for 1.500 hours were presented to Sandy Bachelder, Ardith Hart. Thelma Mason and Mary Poll. For 1,000 hours, awards were given to Gladys Edger, Jean Englerth and Ceta Williams. Five hundred hour recognition was bestow­ ed upon Lola Caldwell, Phyllis Dietrich. LeNora Kenfield. Marjorie Mulder, Carol Nevins, Clayton Newland, Patti Oakland, Bea Stanton and Letha Philpott. Honored for 250 hours of service were Sue Aumick, Shirley Hemming, Delia Keeler. Pat Markle, Sharon Mogg, Sherri Owings. Jeanette Philips, Lois Seese, Mary Shinkle, Jo Siegel, Art Stauffer, Leia Strickland. Ginny Turkal. Phyllis Usbome, Edith Waite and Margaret Yoder. One hundred hour awards were given to Phyllis Babcock, Paula Backman, Nettie Black, Phyllis Decker, Fanny Endsley. Pat Engle, Betty Fisher, Ruby Francisco, Irene Furlong. Claud Gardner, Ray Girrbach. Joan Guernsey, Deb Hartman, Dolores Hall, Elaine Joynson, Lottie Mathews, Edith MiDer, Helen ODoonnell. Kay Perry, Flossie Richards, Laura Schroeder, Frances Shuriow, Lowella Slocum, Mildred Steurey. Ana Sullivan and Barbara Von Reis. Entertainment during the event was provid­ ed by Hastings guitarist Leo Hine. The luncheon was prepared by the hospital's Dietary Service. $ of# Installed as new Pennock Auxiliary Board officers were (from left) Phyllis Usbome, Joyce Daugherty, Sherri Ow­ ings, Meridith Gilbert, Nan Button, Ardle Baum, Sandy Bachelder, Patti Oakland and Ardith Hart. Volunteers who put In 250 hours Included Sue Aumick, Della Keeler, Sherri Owings, Lois Seese, Art Stauffer, Leia Strickland, Phyllis Usbome and Margaret Yoder. Jane Reynolds received an award for 5,000 hours of volunteer service to Pennock Hospital. Awards at the luncheon, held to honor Pennock Hospital's volunteers, were presented by (from left) Jim Coleman, president of the hospital's board of trustees, and Dan Hamilton, chief executive officer. Helen Keeler and Jessie Hubbelt were honored for 4,000 hours of volu­ nteer service. Ceta Williams, 1,000 hours. Volunteers with 1,500 hours were Mary Poll, Thelma Mason, Ardith Hart and Sandy Bachelder. Two thousand hour awards went to Evelyn Fuller, Mildred Mathews, Sue Pennington, llene Seeber and Leona Shriver. Louise Conner received an award for 3,500 volunteer hours. For 100 hours of volunteering, awards were given to Phyllis Babcock, Paula Backman, Nettle Black, Ray Glrrbach and Laura Schroeder. 1225 UJ. STRTE ST. (nexttomcDonoMs) For 500 hours, awards went to Letha Philpott, Patti Oakland, Marjorie Mulder, Phyllis Dietrich and Lola Caldwell. CALL TODAY 945-8288 • HRSTIOGS Leo Hine of Hastings provided entertainment. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm • Business Group Health • Mobile Home Retirement • Personal Belongings • Life • Home • Auto Lillian Taffee had 2,500 hours. SATELLITE SEWKE JOHN, DAVE • Rental Property • Motorcycle o> 945-3412 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 26, 1990 Hastings High School commemorates Earth Day by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer "We are the World. We are lhe Children." So sang Hastings High School students celebrating Earth Day with a special assem­ bly last week. Students gathered last Thursday to commemorate the 20th Earth Day with songs and skits, games and inspirational readings. Students punctuated the event with facts and figures, telling the assembly 20 million gallons of sewage is dumped into lhe Great Lakes each year. The Thornapple River Boys entertained the assembly with folk songs rewritten with new lyrics for 1990s concerns. Waves of laughter swept the audience when the Thomapple River Boys launched into a "talking blues" song about environmental concerns from lhe Exxon oil spill in Alaska to efforts to fund a low-level nuclear waste dump in Michigan. The trio poked fun at former President Reagan, who once said trees caused pollu­ tion, and attacked smoking for causing "birth defects, heart disease and anti-social body order." ’ The Hastings High School Choir closed the Earth Day assembly with their veision of *We are the World.* Several choir members sang solos in the song. The choir was accompanied by the Hastings High School Band. The teachers were asked questions on recy­ cling and environmental safety and awarded points for a correct answer. Gary Ivinskas, who delighted lhe assembly with his "whoop whoop" sound to signal ha knew the correct answer, won the contest and received pair of lungs in a biodegradable plas­ tic bag. Craig Roberts, a deaf student, signed a eral government's request to buy Indian land in lhe Northwest. "Every part of the land is sacred to out people," Chief Seattle said. "The Earth is our mother. What befalls to the Earth befalls to her sons." Kathy Olivet's first hour advanced place­ ment history class donated a tree to be planted on the school grounds. The Hastings High School Symphonic Band and Concert Choir closed the assembly by playing and singing "We Are the World," a song by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie that was written and recorded in 1988 poem he wrote, titled "Nature's a Dying," while Matt Dykstra recited it for the assem­ bly. Joe Meppelink and Geoff Gibson, as "Microwave" and "MC Ozone" performed an vpbeat rap tune titled "Our Earth." In a more serious moment, Joe Meppelink read a letter written by lhe Indian Chief Seal­ tie in the last century in response to lhe fed- to raise money to feed starving people in Africa. ’ Students at Hastings High School each re­ ceive a tree seedling on Friday to take home and plant Four teachers were selected to participate as panelists in the quiz game show "Do You Know?" COLUMN, continued from page 4 til the new store on the corner is rented to a brand new competitor. Farmers supports a sewer system that alle­ viates contaminated groundwater, until they discover their properly is at the wrong end of the sewage pipe. Don't even mention low-level nuclear waste dumps anywhere in Michigan these days. The trick, requiring the wisdom of Solomon, is to arrive at a community con­ sensus of what is reasonable growth and then to manage development efficiently. In an age of increasing environmental concerns, the problem of controlling and maintaining growth will continue to grow. Soon enough, the requests will come from developers interested in building housing subdivisions and from manufacturers who want to locale small plants in the area. De­ mands will be made for expanded sewer and water systems and for smoother and wider roads. Despite the concerns of many residents who wish to preserve things the way they always have been, controlled growth is good for the community. Environmentally safe manufacturers create needed jobs and add to local tax bases. Apartments buildings and mobile homes provide low-income housing that already is in short supply. • Shopping malls and new stores provide new goods and services locally and contribute to competitive pricing that keeps prices af­ fordable. Growth also brings an increase in traffic, puts pressure on schools and creates a greater demand for police, fire, welfare, mental health and other services. On 8 county-wide basis, planning and zon­ ing officials need to prepare for the onslaught that is sure to come. Lands suitable for in­ dustrial development should be identified aixl re-zoned. Areas should be zoned for residen­ tial housing and commercial enterprises. Certainly prime agricultural land should be identified for what it is, and agreement should be reached on maintaining it for future gener­ ations. Development, however, cannot be stopped entirely. It can be obstructed for a time, but in the end, it seeps in and plants itself often where you least want it to be. Some Caledonia residents are now learning that les­ son the hard way. Others have yet to catch on. The Concerned Citizens of Rutland Town­ ship marshalled many sound arguments against building an asphalt plant near Hast­ ings and Algonquin Lake. An industrial con­ cern in the heavily residential area, near a lake, probably would not be in the interests of the community. But this ia not to uy the plant, or another just like it, should not be permitted to locate in another area of the township or county. Barry County is a big place. There is plenty of room for factories and shopping malls and subdivisions and dairy farms and woods. The question is where do we put them? If action is taken soon, cool heads and dear minds will prevail with reasonable and intel­ ligent solutions. If decisions are delayed and left to the whim of high-pressure citizen groups pitted against outside developers, Bany County is in for rough times ahead. Gary Ivinskas (sealed second from left) whoops It up during a quiz show titled ’Do You Know?* Quiz master Geoft Gibson (standing) posed questions on environmental issues to a panel of teacher including Ivinskas and (left to right) Kart Schwartz, Janice Droien and Mary Jo Richey The Thomapple Boys, faaturing (left 16 rtgtrt) Tom Maurer, Tom Freridge and Jim k Metzger, sang folk songs with updated lyrics to relied today's environmental issues. Intcmolton. contact UNITED STATES Of AMERICA octing through Farmers Home Administration, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Ml 49056. Doled April 12,1990. AAA Michigan backs proposal to reduce auto insurance cost State motorists would pay $50 to $124 less each year for automobile insurance under a legislative proposal supported by AAA Michigan. A recent issue of “Michigan Living" magazine reviewed the benefits of the CARE (Cut Auto Rales Effectively) package, which has been introduced by Sen. Dick Posthumus, R-Alto, and Rep. Paul Wanner, R-Ponage. "AAA Michigan believes lhe CARE package deserves the support of all motorists because it not only lowers auto insurance rates, but will keep them down in the future — by placing responsible controlsxMi those costs which drive up rates, namely medical and legal expenses," the magazine stated. In addition, CARE preserves Michigan's No-Fault Law and cracks down on drunk drivers. CARE proposes cutting mandatory in­ surance rates 25 percent. All motorists carry mandatory insurance, which covers medical bills, lost income and property damage, while providing protection up to policy limits for court judgments in serious injury accidents. Thoae motorists who also carry optional coverages such as collision and comprehen­ sive would receive an average 10 percent cut in their total cost of auto insurance. "Controlling costs that drive insurance rases upward is die key to CARE's ability to lower rates," according to the magazine. "It is what distinguishes it from other legislation, which calls for up to 30 percent rate reduc­ tions, but does nothing to control spiraling medical aad legal costs.' . iom 1981-88, medical and legal costs in­ creased more than twice the rate of the Con­ sumer Price Index. While the CPI rose 30 percent, legal costs rose 79 percent, physi­ cian's services 65 percent and hospital room rates 84 percent. File No. 90-20350- SE Estate ol Fem* I. Waff*. Deceased. Social Security Number 370-10-8384. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 21. 1990 ot 10:30 a.m., in tho probat* courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Shorri Kay Phillips requesting that Shorri Kay Phillips be appointed personal representative of Feme I. Wolfe who liv­ ed at 1019 North Glenwood Drive, Hastings. Ml 49Q58, Michigan ond who died April 17. 1990: ond requesting oiso that the will of the deceased doted July 18, 1988 be admitted to probate. Creditors of tho deceased ore notified that all claim* against th* estate will b* forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and th* (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that th* estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 20, 1990 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS I McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 616-945-9596 Shorri Kay Phillips 630 East State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (4/26) 616-945-9596 woncc or mohtomc Defoult having bean mod* in th* condition* of a certain mortgag* mod* August 15, 1980, by Dani*I J. Byrne and Susan G. Byrne hu»bond ond wil*. a* 'I Planting trees for Earth Day Congressman Howard Wolpe visited Delton Kellogg High School Friday to pass out tree seedlings to students to celebrate Earth Day. While visiting home over the weekend, the Democratic congressman picked up trash in Albion, planted trees in Battle Creek and attended a Governor's Conference on the environment in Lan-ing. In Washington D.C., Wolpe served as co-chairman ol the bipartisan Earth Day Congressional Conference. (Reminder photo by Jell Kaczmarczyk). Ll Legal Notices mortgagor(»), to th* United Stat*» of America, a* mortgag**. ond recorded on August 15. 1980. In th* Office of th* R*gist*r of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Lib«r 246 of mortgages on poges 153-156: On which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at th* date of this notice Twenty Nine Thousand Twelve and 82/100 Dollars (529.012.82) principal and Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Two and 32/100 Dollars ($3,392.32) in­ terest; no suit or proceeding at taw or In equity having been Instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sal* contained in said mortgag* having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that on May 24, 1990 at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon al th* East Door of Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, that being th* place for holding th* Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to th* highest bidder, ot public sale, for lhe purpose of satisfying the amounts du* and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charge* of sale provided by low and in said mortgag*. th* lands and premises in said mortgag* m*ntlon*d and d»scrlb*d, as follows, to wit: Lot 112 and th* north one-half of Lot 111 of Fair Loke Park Annex as recorded in Liber 4 of Plots. Pog* 63. Sorry County Record*. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan. Th* r*d*mptlon period will be six month* from the foreclosure sal*. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid ot the foreclosure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sole. For additional (5/3) SHORT RMULOMMl nonet MORTGAGE SALT — rwfoult ho. bwn mod, m tho condition* of a mortgage made by Ronald J. Angus and Shoran I. Angus, husband and wife to Security National Bank of Battle Creek, a corporation organised and existing under the laws of the United States of America n/k/a Comer lea Bonk­ Bottle Creek Mortgagee, dated December 15. 1978. and recorded on December 21. 1978 in Liber 239. on pages 663. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to b* du* al th* dat* hereof the sum of T*n thousand fiv* hundred-forty-one and 48/100 Dollars ($10,541.48) including interest at 8.5% par annum. Under th* power of sal* contained In said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mad* and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court House In Hastings. Michigan, at eleven o’clock a.m. on May 10. 1990. Said premises are situated In th* Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan. and or* describ­ ed as: PARCEL NO. 1: Beginning al a point 21.73 chains North and 3.162 chains East of the 1/4 post bet­ ween Section* 21 and 22 of the Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan; thence North parallel with Section line 15.102 chains; thence East parallel with and 3.162 chains South of Section line 16.98 chains to the East line of the West 1/2 of lhe Northwest 1/4 of Section 22: thence South on said line 15.102 chains to o point East of the place of beginning; thence West to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 2: Beginning at a point 8.83 chains South of th* Northwest corner of Section 22, TIN, R7W, thence South 1.5444 chains; thence East 3.162 chains; thence North 1.544 chains; thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 3: Commencing ot a point on the west line of Section 22. TIN, R7W. 8.83 chains south of lhe Northwest corner of said Section, thence north along said west line I rod; thence East 12 rods 16 2/10 links; thence south I rod; thence west 12 rods 16 2/10 links to th* point of beginning. Subject to Oil and Gas Leos* of record. Th* redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case th* redemption period shall b* 30 day* from th* dat* of such sol*. Dated: March 29. 1990 Comerica Bank-Battle Creek Sorrow* 1 Alt, P.C.. Attorney* 700 E. Big B*av*r. Suite E Troy, Michigan 48083 (313)689-3940 (5/3) Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hastings BANNER Call us... we 'll have an nr!\ ertising representative assist you with your message. 948-8051 (Hastings) Rappers ’Microwave* and *MC Ozone,* aka Joe Meppelink and Geoff Gbson entertained the assembly with a rap tune titled "Our Earth.' Craig Roberts (left), a deal student, signed a poem he wrote lor Eanh Day, while Matt Dykstra recited ‘Nature's a Dying." ESTATE AUCTION Sotunlfly, April 28,'90 • 10 AM srowys uaw, hia MnrvuniOTWw. 1P« StsrtraW 21 ft UtoHMr Mw tWt WWl 13>H> irorcwy Cruiser ® M HPMvuMUrtOMoM Moton, M Is coMMon - one for parts only Honda iTScc - as Is EvinnOt 4 NR outbotftl motor Case 400 o tractor, wf, 3 pt John Deere 4 bottom MMr plow Tnict umtermount tcrapor Mode end bolts ■any salmon ftsNna rods and reels 5 HP Troy Mt *Horse* rototdMr 4 ft. traBar type rotary mower Ml M( 12 ft CNN plow, 3 pt. ',KSS?a'^ Myew. vuroT attachments PK 2 row com plantar M Joftnwtras bottom ptow.nsoo, on ■no HtUi, KydrauSc wttft accumulator tyttom ............... 10 ft S8&S woodcutter Hydrauic cyflnder tools auquipmunt Metric range UncMn 12* M welder MMteWe wee wtttiy. M motor Suffito taMe mount grinder weioor on oraNM* Wltn wtocomin engine Shotgun tM retoader and tuppHet Many end wrench sets wMtoSfcSsr* Gas tine trimmer Many locket sets StM chain taw 100 ft. of caMt wn um wont concn Coolers Large I beam Powersaws And Modi More RICHARD TAYLOR, Estate wormra tor more mformauon. low aown Lunch wooon on Grounds TERMS..CASH ★ Wof mponsiblo for Occidents rfay of solo or items oftor ioU 144 South Main Street, Vermontville, Ml 49096 £TflETfili*9 M I RM I WHI A ^F<CTiQnCC>S t KMCIlW Auctioneers: WM. J. STANTON STANTON STEVEN STEVEN E. E. STANTON STANTON CHRIS STANTON Phone No. 517.726-0181 or Fas No. 517-726-0060 “SELLING REALESTATE, MACHINERY. EST ATE”»AUCTioNS™ALL TYPES ANYWHERE" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 26, 1990 — Page 11 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #12 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. ______________ DRAWING WINNER #11 • RON WESTERLY ...off HASTINGS. Ron Hesterly was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was Arthur & Debbie HUI of Hastings. Mystery Farm #12 Answer My Name My Address. Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Parte • Sales • Service • Tractors Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 • 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator 401 S. Main St. Cappon Oil Co Repair All Makes Lawn Mowers • Chain Saws Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey WHITE WOODLANDS Sales and Service • 693-2283 Music Center BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE “Barry Couaty'a TV 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings PICK UP DELIVERY 948-2681 Bf^rry 307 Hasting? St- LAWN-BOY T & M Tire and Service, Inc 4 Wheel Allgnm.nl 8 Belenclng, Broke Relining, Shocks, Eiheuet Service, Tunoupe .nd Air Conditioning ■CA • Mtk • Soay • GE • Mar Phone 945-3354 130 W. State St., Downtown Hastings Quick Marte ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte Free Periling Behind Our Store Uee our Convenient Court Street Entrance 235 S. Jefferson St. — Hastings ^945-9549 COOO^CA" o aa . 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Fast, Reliable Service Since 1961 Joe Lyons - %g!&POLIn I REALTY I AREA SPECIALISTS IN • FAHM • HOME • LAKE PROPERTY . PROFF.55ION AL CONSULTATION • BUYER OF LAND CONTRACTS inc~f IM Wirrt Greta at (M-fJ) • Ihstinp, Michigan 49059 945-4626 TO BUY OR SELL" McDonald's ■ Is 100% USA Domestic Beef 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Fl [ASTINGS Hastings 945-5379 Owner/Operator This Space is Available CALL - 948-8051 FOR DETAILS West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 WELTON'S SALES & SERVICE HEATING AND COOLING Gas A OU Famace. & Central Air Conditioning - Feeroriag th* LENNOX Paia* Faraa** 401 N. Broadway, 648 E. Columbia Ave.. Hastings Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 Caledonia Farm Equipment Farmers Feed 1006 E. Railroad — Hastings • 1B69 N. Broadway. Mailing! ■ COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL Air & Water Purification — Hastings — Cash & Cany *’ 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hasllngs, Michigan OPEN DAILY M; SATURDAY 9-12 "Our people Make the Difference!' - SALE HOURS - - srmnct hours - I I 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493] INDEPENDENT DEAUK CONDITIONING THORNAPPLE VALLEY ■ ‘House of Quality' • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors — We Sell and Service the Complete Line — Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Ph. (616) 891-9233 k> �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 26. 1990 Lakeview runs past Hastings girls, boys in track Both the Hastings boys and girls truck teams lost for the second time in three starts this spr­ ing by dropping meets to Lakeview Tuesday. The Saxon boys lost 85-52 while lhe girls fell 74-54. Hastings' boys garnered five firsts in­ cluding the 400 meter relay team of Mark Peterson. Tom Bell. Don Moore and Brian Wolfcnbarger (46.3) and the 1600 foursome of Chris Patten. Dan While, Clint Neil and Derek Gonzales (3:42). The other three firsts were Brad Warner in the pole vault (11-6). Wolfcnbarger in the 100 (11.8) and Tim Acker in the discus (131-216). Hastings' freshman 400 meter relay of Mark Nitz, Scott Ricketts, Darrell Slaughter and Derrek Freridge team set a new freshman school record (48.5) as did Matt Brown in the high jump (5-10). Hastings’ girls were led by Jenny Balderson, who won the long jump (14416) and the high jump (4-11). The Saxons fared well in the relays, winn­ ing three times. The 800 team of Carrie Schneider, Alison Gergen. Lin James and Ka­ ty Peterson (1:54) won as did the 400 team of Gergen. Kelly Casey. Balderson and Schneider (54.2). The 1600 foursome of James. Renee Royer. Chris Solmes and Peter­ son won (4:28.9). Other firsts were notched by Peterson in the Jason Hetherington goes up and over in the pole vault during the Saxons* 85-52 loss to Lakeview. Sports Unbeaten Beavers slide past Saxons, 9-3 The third out was elusive and eventually proved deadly. Harper Creek scored seven of its runs after two were out en route to a 9-3 win over Hastings Tuesday night. The win left the streaking Beavers unbeaten at 9-0. Hastings drops to 2-7 overall and 0-3 in the Twin Valley. “The score wasn't indkitive of lhe game. ' Hastings coach Jeff Simpson said. “Harper is unbeaten but they had to struggle to win. We hit the ball well but not in bunches when we did get our chances.” The opportunistic Beavers erased a 2-0 SAXON SHORTS deficit with a run in the bottom of lhe first and then two more in the second. The pair of runs in the second as well as another in the third, four more in the fourth and another in the fifth all came after two were out. Hastings had jumped to its 2-0 lead follow­ ing a double by Jamie Murphy and a two-run homer by red-hot Nick Williams, his fifth of the year. Williams hit four home runs in last Saturday's Grand Ledge Invitational. Williams later added an rbi double in the seventh. The Saxons managed only seven hits off Alex Nicholich. Williams had the double and homer while Ryan Nichols added a pair of singles. Singles by Karl Gielarowski and Tom Vos and Murphy's double rounded out the Saxon offense, which had produced 35 runs in lhe three-game Grand Ledge tournament. Saxons 2nd in Twin Valley golf The Hastings golf team took a second place finish in its second conference golf match April 23. Sturgis finished in first place in lhe 8-tcam tournament. After two Twin Valley matches, Sturgis remains in first and Hastings remains in second place in the conference to dale. In Monday's conference match Jenny Chase a 51, Jackie Longtrect 54, Bobbi Jo Nelson 56 and Kerry Begg 68 for Hastings. Sturgis shot a 210 while the Saxons carded a 229. On Wednesday, April 18 lhe girls golf team best Lowell 211-232. Longstreet was match medalist with 48. Scoring with Longstreet in the victory was Begg with a 53, Angelle Cooklin 55, and Chase with a 55. The team won its home match with Charlotte by a score of 207-253. Longstreet was match medalist with a 49 followed with Chase 52, Angelle Cooklin 53 and Bobbi Jo Nelson 53. Nick Williams Junior catcher Nick Williams is on the verge of setting a Hastings career home run mark. Williams, who connected on five roundtrippers a year ago. has hit five in the Saxons' first nine games this spring. Armand Ranquette holds the Hastings mark with 11 from 1975-77. Williams passed Wes Vandenburg into second place on the list with a homer against Harper Creek on Tues­ day. Vandenburg hit nine homers from 1968-70. Jack Hubert holds the single season record with seven homers last year. Rick Powell holds the Hastings all-time best percentage of homers to games played with six homers in 16 games in 1971. Ranqucttc hit six homers in 22 games in 1976 while Jim Thomas hit six homers in 24 games in 1978. Former Hastings graduate Dann Howitt is off to a fast start at AAA Tacoma after failing in his bid to make the World Champion Oaktoad A's ruler this spring. Howitt, a leflariM totting firrt bneeman-outfieldcr. is MMto 477(13 for 47) with six runs, two rbis «M iaaa donbies in 12 games. The team also finished third against four Class A Lansing-area teams on Tuesday. Hastings shot a 223 to finish behind Grand Ledge, which shot a 194, and Waverly, which fired a 217. Holt finished with a 233. Longstreet led Hastings witha 51. Chase shot a 56. Begg a 57 and Nelson a 59. HYAA baseball signup May 5 Signup for the Hastings Youth Athletic Association season will be Saturday. May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. behind the Hastings Middle School. The league is open to fifth and sixth grade boys and girls. There is a SI0 en­ try fee. A clinic will also be held May 5. Anyone with questions can call Neil Wilder at 948-2192 days or 9454531 evenings. Busch Pool League meeting May 10 An organizational meeting for the Busch Pool League will be held May I0 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blarney Stone. For more information call Mike at (517) 566-8765 or Kurt at 948-9509. 400, James in the 300 (52.4) and Solmes in the 800 (2:42.2). Hastings travels to the Otsego Relays tomorrow al 5 p.m. The team runs at Sturgis May 1 and hosts Coldwater on May 3. Hastings’ Jenny Balderson took first in the high jump. Joe Denslaw competes in the long jump against the Spartans. Saxon net team grabs Battle Creek title The improving Saxon team outplayed five Class A and 2 Class B schools to win their first Battle Creek Invitational Tournament championship on Saturday. Saxon players made die finals in 5 of 7 flights and picked up championships in 3 flights on their way to 47 team points. Second place B.C. Lakeview finished wiih 43, B.C. Central 41, Jackson H.S. 33, Plainwell 27, Lansing Everett 24, Lansing Eastern 19, and Lansing Sexton 18 points. At first singles, Hastings junior David Oom topped Jackson 6-2,64 in the first round and B.C. Lakeview 64, 6-3 in the semi-finals before dropping a hard-fought championship match lo Pete Kitchen of B.C. Central 3-6, 64,6-3. Playing on a slightly sprained ankle. Oom was up 3-2 in lhe second set when a blister on his racket hand burst and hailed play briefly. Taped up, hand and foot, he finished the match but was unable to pull out the victory. Matt Gahan won lhe second singles cham­ pionship without losing a set. In the first round he stopped Plainwell 6-1, 6-2. In the semi-finals he demolished Sexton 6-0, 64), and in the finals he defeated B.C. Central’s Paul Severson, 6-3, 6-3. In two years now at the BCCTI, Gahan has not lost a match. Last year he won the third singles championship. At third singles. Brad Weller, placed se­ cond in the tournament. In the first round he stopped Lansing Eatcm 64), 6-1. In the semi­ finals he topped B.C. Lakeview 6-1, 6-2 before losing to B.C. Central in the finals, 7-6, 64). At fourth singles, Hastings Joe Meppelink finished in third place. He destroyed Lansing Sexton 6-0, 64) in the first round, then lost to Jackson 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-finals. In the match for third place, be defeated Plainwell, 60.6-1. Hastings first doubles team of Tom De Vault and Jeff Baxter continued their winning ways, not losing a set on the way to their flight championship. They outfought B.C. Lakeview 7-5,64 in first round, then stopped Lansing Everett 6-0, 64 in lhe semi-finals. In lhe finals, Baxter and DeVault outdueled a less than sportsmanlike B.C. Central team to win the championship 64, 6-3. At second doubles, Hastings Tad Wattles and Shayne Horan had the misfortune of drawing the best team in die flight in the first round. They fought B.C. Central almost to a draw, losing in a tie-breaker in the third set at 4-6, 6-2, 7-6. Ceatral went on to win the flight without losing another set. In the con­ solations, Wattles and Horan stopped Lansing Sexton 64), 6-3, and lost to Jackson 6-1, 64 Saxons JVs tie Marshall, top Harper Creek Hastings crashed a pair of homers, but couldn't overcome darkness in tying Mar­ shall's jayvee baseball team 12-12 last Thurs­ day. The Saxons did, however, slip past Harper Creek 104 on Tuesday. A.J. Purdum hit a grand slam and drove in five runs while Shawn Davis smashed a three run homer, but the Saxons couldn’t fend off Women’s softball seeking teams Any individual or team interested in playing in the Hastings Womens Softball League which did not attend last week's meeting can still play in the league by calling Carlene Gar­ ren al 945-5812 or Caryl Hurless at 945-9407 by May 8. Saxons blast Marshall in JV softball Kris Carr pitched a six-hitter and Hastings' offense exploded in a 22-6 win over Marshall last Thursday. Hastings had 12 hits and 17 walks. Leading lhe way was Shannon Fuller, Lena Thunder and Shanna Murphy with two hits. Vai Blair hit a three-run homer. The Saxons also thumped Harper Creek 10-9 on Tuesday. Carr was the winning pit­ cher with relief help from Thunder, who twice came into the game in one out and the bases loaded situations. Hastings had only one hit. but used 17 walks to win. The team is now 3-3 overall. TV Bikers announce upcoming ride dates The Thomapple Valley Bikders have an­ nounced two upcoming rides. Anyone wishing can join the club April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School parking lot for a five-milc ride within the city limits. The club also has planned a 28-milc ride to the Vermontville Syrup Festival for April 28. Riders will meet at the high school parking lot at 9 a.m. and will be back by approximately 2 p.m. the Redskins in a seven-inning game halted by darkness. Hastings blew a 4-0 lead and then rallied from an 8-5 deficit to lie. On Tuesday, Davis threw a six-hitter as the Saxons raised their record to 2-0-1. Davis fan­ ned six while issuing only one walk. Jamie Hanshaw had three doubles and two rbis for Hastings while Davis helped his own cause with a double and two singles. Trent Weller also had three hits including a triple. Purdum drove in three runs white Rob Frey hit a homer. Clarksville to hold coed softball tourney A co-ed softball tournament will be held in Clarksville May 19-20. Teams interested should call Bill Yoder at 693-2156. to finish in sixth place. The Saxon third doubles team of Joe Marfia and Matt Schaefer played very consistently aad also never lost a set on the way to winning their flight championship. In the first round they stopped Lansing Everett 6-2,6-2. In the semi-finals, they downed B.C. Lakeview 64, 6-2, and in the finals defeated Plainwell 64, 6-3. Overall the Saxons had their best team ef­ fort of this young season. According to Coach Freridge, “The whole team played with con­ fidence and self-discipline. The flight chameos, Matt Gahan, Jeff Baxter. Tom Vault, Joe Marfia, and Matt Schaefer all played outstanding tennis. David Oom had a nigged week of Interna­ tional Tennis as he faced some excellent players from Germany, France, and Sturgis. On Monday, the Saxons squeaked out a win over an improved Ionia team 4-3. Oom played very well but lost 6-1, 6-1 to Ludo Falcon, Ionia's exchange student from France. Despite the score the match took about an hour and 15 minuses. Until facing Ooom, Falcou had not had a match last more than 35 minutes. Winning for the Saxons were Joe Meppelink at third singles, 6-1, 6-1; Man Schaefer at fourth singles 64), 6-2; Jeff Baxter and Tom DeVault at first doubles 1-6, 64), 7-5; and Joe Marfia and Jeff Gardner, 7-6. 6- 3 at third doubles. Saxon J.V. players defeated Ionia J.V. 4-1. Singles winners were Pat Williams and Tom Brighton for the Saxons. Doubles winners were the teams of Jeff Kral and Tim Atkin­ son, and Floyd Yesh and Corey Vender. Tuesday, the Saxons opened Twin Valley play losing to Sturgis, 6-1. The lone winners were Tom DeVauli and Jeff Baxter with a fine 2-6,6-1, 6-3 over Sturgis' first doubles team. Oom played probably the best match of his career losing 7-5, 64 to Jeremy Gump, the best American player in the Twin Valley. In addition to Oom's fine play, single players Man Gahan, Brad Weller and Joe Meplink all played extremely well. On Thursday, in a match interruped by rain, the Saxons lost a heartbreaker to Col­ dwater 4-3. David Oom lost 6-3, 6-2 to Col­ dwater’s German exchange student. Jan Mesautat. Winners for th. Saxons were Matt: Gahan at second singles, 6-1, 6-3; Joe Mep-.‘ pdink at fourth tingles 6-1,6-1; and Joe Mar-' fia aad Matt Schaefer at third doubles, 6-3, 7- 6. The Saxon JV’s defeated Coldwater JV's 34). Winers were Tom Brighton-Nathan Robbe, Jeff Kral-Tim Atkinson, and Jeff Gardner-Pat Williams, all in doubles. Harper Creek buries Saxon softballers, 18-0 AH Twin Valley pitcher Shelly Bair fired a no-hitter and almost finished with a perfect game in helping Harper Creek to an 18-0 win over Hastings Tuesday night. Bair allowed only three baserunners on two walks and an error. She struck out 13 barters tn the five-inning game shortened by lhe mer­ cy rule. Hastings only hit the ball three times — a pop fly to second and two ground balls to the infield. Bair's performance left Hastings coach Larry Dykstra shaking his bead. “We had to play with a make-shift team," SAXON SPORTS ...next week! April 26 BASEBALL Albion (DH) .............................. 3:30 p.m. April 26 SOFTBALL Albion (DH)................................ 3:30 p.m. April 26 GOLF at Ionia.................................................. 4:00 p.m. April 26 TENNIS at Albion ..........................................4:30 p.m. April 27 TRACK Otsego Relays................................. 5:00 p.m. April 30 GOLF at Hillsdale..........................................3:30 p.m. May 1 TRACK at Sturgis ...........................................4:30 p.m. May 1 TENNIS at Harper Creek .............................. 4:30 p.m. May 1 BASEBALL at Lakeview................................. 5:00 p.m. May 1 SOFTBALL at Lakeview................................. 5:00 p.m. May 2 GOLF Greenville ............................................. 3:30 p.m. Dykstra said. “Three of our starters were out with sickness and injury. However, as tough as Bair pitched 1 don't think it would have had any effect on the final outcome.” Charla Dunn was the loser, allowing 12 earned runs and 14 hits. She walked four and struck out two. Hastings committed five errors. The Beavers scored eight runs in the first on six hits, a walk and two errors. They added six in the third on three hits, two walks and another error. The team hosts Albion in a doubleheadcr to­ day al 3:30 p.m. NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER CaU 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 26. 1990 — Page 13 Sports. Decorum rule to change? Nobody asked me. but... MHSAA “seat belt” rule — The Michigan High Schoo! Athletic Associa­ tion may be unchaining its basketball coaches. The Representative Council of the MHSAA will have the opportunity in its spring meetings May 6-9 to repeal its controversial rule which keeps basket­ ball coaches from leaving the bench dur­ ing a game. And the council should seize the chance to rid the game of lhe woeful rule. The bench decorum rule, better known as the “seat belt rule. limits coaches to instructing their players, other than dur­ ing timeouts, from their seats. A strict interpretation of the rule means an of­ ficial can call a technical foul on the coach whether he is merely standing up to yell instructions al his players or ques­ tioning an official's call. Two years ago the National Federation of State High School Associations allow­ ed its 45 state members to adopt a coaches box to replace the “seat bell” rule and 35 members said yes. Michigan, however, kept lhe seat beat rule, but a move by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan threatens to have it ditched. More power to the coaches. The rule was intended to protect the officials from overzealous coaches and crowds and it was admirable enough in those intentions. Officials should be pro­ tected from idiotic fans and wacko coaches. But not at lhe expense of deter­ mining lhe outcome of a game, which is where the rule has led basketball. I've seen several instances in the last couple years when a basketball coach couldn't relay instructions to his players because he wasn't heard. Since the players missed the messages they would promptly pull some type of boner and the flow of the game, more crucial lo basket­ ball more than any other sport, would change. Sharp officials can control the game without keeping a coach chained to the bench. By being consistent, in proper position and by controlling players, a quality official need not lose control of News Briefs Hastings students to attend Institute Hastings High School will send a team of three students to the fifth annual Regional Teen Institute April 27-29 at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center in Dowling. Students from Barry, Branch, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph county high schools will participate in the weekend event. Students are selected on the bests of their leadership potential and desire for positive peer influence in their communities. The students, all juniors, are Tara Harbison, Cindy Purgiel and Kelle Young. Their advisor is Liz Kensington, who also is a prevention specialist for the Barry County Substance Abuse Agency. The Hastings Lions Chib, Exchange Club and Barry County Substance Abuse Agency are helping the team with scholarship donations. The Teen Institute program is design­ ed to provide students with skills and resources to develop positive peer at­ titudes and alternative activities to substance abuse. Benefit-memorial set for Friday A memorial and benefit for two vic­ tims of a car accident will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium. The event will honor the memory of Russell “Rusty" Eichenauer, who was killed in an accident earlier this year. Proceeds also will help Bryan Be Ison. a passenger in Eichenauer's vehicle, who is undergoing therapy. Mickey Fisk, president of Barry County Mothers Against Drunk Driving, will speak, along with the Rev. Bruce Stewart. Duane Thatcher will act as master of ceremonies. Words for the “Y at a glance the game. Actually, repealing the rule could ac­ tually help officials, who wouldn't have to keep stealing sidelong glances at the bench to sec what lhe coach is doing. The next move is up to the Represen­ tative Council. Hopefully they won’t bumble the ball. Pitchers limited to 30 outs — The MHSAA has another controversial rule on its hands, this one limiting baseball pitchers to 30 outs before taking a man­ datory two-day rest. The rule is currently in use during the 1990 season and Saxon baseball coach Jeff Simpson likes the measure. The rule forces managers to turn in a pitching rotation card to umpires. The card con­ tains the names of the team's pitching staff, the last dales they’ve thrown and how many outs they’ve accumulated toward lhe 30-out date. Once a pitcher reaches 30 outs (it doesn't matter how long it takes for him to reach that figure) he must take a mandatory two days off. For instance. Hastings pitcher Scott Hubbert pitched 18 outs Tuesday against Harper Creek. If he pitches, say, 12 outs against Albion on Thursday, he is not eligible to pitch for two days. “1 think it's a good rule," Simpson says. “Sometimes coaches can forget about kids and the wear and tear on their arms is not good." Simpson sees prep baseball changing because of the rule. Firstly, pitching depth becomes a gigantic concern. He says that while teams could slide by with two pitchers before, a team needs three starters plus a reliever now. Secondly. Simpson sees a manager trying to get more complete games out of his staff. Using two, possibly three pit­ chers a game means they’ll use up their 30 outs loo quickly. Thirdly. Simpson sees lhe balance of power in championship races switching from the teams with a single workhorse ace to the team which parades 3-4 mediocre pitchers across the mound. “Teams with with good hitting and mediocre pitching will win con­ ferences." Simpson says. The jury is still out on lhe rule, but if it keeps young arms from being ruined then it is a plus to high school baseball. MADD launches membership drive YMCA-Kiwanis Baseball Any boy or girl who has completed first thru sixth grade are invited to participate in this years YMCA-Kiwanis Summer Baseball program. YMCA Baseball will begin the week of May 14 and end June 23. The cost for the pro­ gram is $10. The registration fee includes team shirt and hat. Substantial funding is fur­ nished by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Spon­ sorships are available upon request. For those who have completed the first and second grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the third and fourth grades will play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday evenings in the Pee-Wee League. This year all players must pre-register by May 1 to participate. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA Of­ fice or school principal’s office) and mail it to the YMCA Office. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Teams will consist of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in contact with their players the week of May 12 to notify players of practice times and game schedules. All games will be played in the Hastings area using local school and city park fields. There will be a required parents meeting on May 3rd al 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous years, all players will play at least 50 percent of every game, there arc no tryouts and everyone will receive a team tshirt and team hat. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Camp Algonquin It begins the moment you arrive — challenge in a world of excitement and adven­ ture. It developes through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under trained and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and mcmor i’Me experience that aids in lhe development ol self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality — no excuses. It is our commitment to provide a positive, self-esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self-worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girts ages 5-14. For a detailed brochure, call lhe YMCA at 945-4574. (3/13) Fall of 98 Md Spring of 91 Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for lhe fall of 90 and spring of9l soccer season. The fall season will begin the week of September 10 and end on Saturday. October 13. The spring season will start on April 22. 1991 and end on May 18. The pro­ gram is open to any boy or girl who will be in DK or kindergarten thru 8th grade next year (fall fo 1990). Games will be played Satur­ days and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the new Fish Hatchcry Park, and in Northcastems Upper and Lower Fields. The cost of the program is S25 and in­ cludes participation for both seasons and a team shin. Scholarships arc available by call ing lhe YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return lhe registration form that your child brought home from school. Additional forms can be obtained from the YMCA office. All registrations must be returned no later than April 30. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Ml. For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. (5-3) Bowling Results Swufey Mixed FMStM*qi Saadbaggen 80U-47K; Holy Rollers 78H-49H; We Don’t Care 70-58; Hooter Crew 68-60; Really Rotten* 68-60; Gutterduater* 68-60; Die Hards 67U-60U; Alley Cats 6662; Pin Busters 65tt-62fe; Chug A Lug* 64M-63M; Married w/Children 63-65; Get Along Gang 63-65; Greenbacks 59U-68M; Middlelakers 59K-68fe; Ofderates 58-70; Wanderers 53<6-74>4; Ttauxtefdogs 53%-74%; Misfits 45K-82U. Want High Gmm* and Series - P. Miller 166; D. Kelley 200; P. Lake 201-550; R. Davis 167; L. Begerow 144; A. Sutliff 167; M. Haywood 167; J. Ogden 170; L. TiBey 192-502; B. Moody 219-576; A. Ward 161; D. Oliver 208-591; M. J. Snyder 170; D. Snyder 202-555. Mem High Game aad Series - D. Smith 173; B. Lake 193; T. Hyatt 163; M. Seger 210-508; S. Goodenough 182-534; D. Mon­ tague 197-508; C. Haywood 183-530; R. Ogden 214-534; M. Tilley 173-504; R. Ward 172; O. Snyder 193; R. Snyder 199-531; R. Neymeiyer 195-503; R. Hughes 170; G. William* 188-545; B. Cantrell 170. Stefanos 83^4‘T^Domdd’HI 7656; Key Cleaning Services 74Vi-57'A; Barry Co. Real Estate 74-58; Clays 66W-65Vi; Hastings Bowl 55-77; Hastings Mutual 52-80; McDonald* I 47-85. H0i Gone aad High Series - C. Carr 182; C. Moore 189; L. Apsey 231-503; E. Gray 163; R. Davis 175; C. Williams 150; B. Moody 185; L. Horton 152; R. Haight 193; D. Snyder 209-204-601; N. McDonald 171; P. Varney 154. The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is looking for Thursday A.M. Friendly Homes 79; Gillons Const 72; Varneys 70tt; Word of Faith 69U; Kloostermans 68Vi; Valley Realty 67Vi; Question Marks 65; Slow Pokes 63Vi; Bosleys 63; Vacancy* 63; Hummers 61; Opes-MarkOpen 59; Northland Opt. 55 Vi; Leftovers 55; Krealive Komen 55; Formula Realty 51. Geed Game* - C. Ryan 144; J. McQueen 168; N. Wilson 178; C. Stuart 194; M. Atkin­ son 186; G. Scobey 158; T. Weeks 165; B. Johnson 167; B. Norris 163; M. Dull 162; T. 152; N. Hummel 190. Serie* aad Games - P. Fisher 180-502; B. Fisher 192-452; M. Stieabtecher 147-405; E. Vanasse 148-440; R. Kuenkel 169-455; I. Ruthruff 170447; P. Hrouhoa 197-499; L. Potter 148-418. Moaoay Mixer* Superior Seafoods 7652; Pioneer Apart­ ment* 71-57; Friend* 67V4-56V4; Miller Real Estate 67-61; Andrus of Hastings 67-61; Miller Carpets 67-57; Cinder Drugs 67-57; Deweys Auto Body 66Vi-57Vi; Ferrellgas 60-68; Sir N Her 58Vi-65Vi; Hastings Bowl 54V4-73V4; Michelob54-74; Girrbachs 54-74; Music Center 54-70. High Gaines aad Series - P. Snyder 168; B. Cramer 178; J. Mercer 173; D. James 175; V. McIntyre 137; S. Smith 163; C. Beckwith 154; S. Wilt 167; R. Kuempel 176; B. Vrogindewey 204; S. Hutchins 162; V. Carr I82;L. Hanse 168; B. Jones 190-542; D. Burghdoff 198; C. Trumbull 179; M. Moore 159; M. Wieland 178; N. Morgan 156; S. Lancaster 173; L. Pennock 152; R. Perry 190; W. Main 162; D. Hooten 152; P. Penn­ ington 150; K. Palmer 151; K. Schantz 176; A. Swanson 158; S. Nash 153; B. Anders 181. new members. MADD is seeking volunteer* who will be interested in office work when the group’s new headquarters opens in downtown Hastings. Group officials said they hope to develop more victim assistance pro­ grams, solicit a larger group of speakers, have a team of court monitors and pro­ mote pubUc awareness programs. Membership in MADD is $10 per senior citizen or student, $20 per in­ dividual adult, $40 per family and $150 for an organizational affiliate. Checks may be sent to MADD/Bany County Chapter, 1713 Sisson Road, Hastings, 49058. For more information, call 852-9911. Teacher Alice Gergen works with Northeastern winners (from left) Melissa Moore, Josh Durkee, Cindy Hayes, Rebecca Mepham, Luann Miller and Rachel Hough. Winners emerge from ‘Battle of the Books’ /-Ad Graphics News Service Reading books with lots of pages, thou­ sands of words and little or no pictures took on a serious tone earlier this spring when Hastings fifth graders duked it out in the Battle of the Books. Assigned to read a list of 25 books, pairs of students had to do more than just look over the words — the Battle was based on comprehension. In mini-confrontations lhe children were quizzed on information from the books. Those questions were written by the students. In the main event, students stood on stage and answered questions drawn up by teachers. "It’s really pretty big time,* said Northeast­ ern instructor Alice Gergen, who oversaw the competition at her school. The books are written at a fourth to sixth grade level. "They’re not baby books," said Gergen. One student at her school, Josh Durkee, read all 25 books. Most students read a por­ tion of lhe works, she said. Area blood drives e^Vact 226 pinta A total of 226 pints were collected in three recent blood drives conducted by the Barry County unit of the American Red Croat. A hie February drive in Gun Lake netted 57 pints, 76 were garnered in Delton earlier this month and another 93 were collected at a Good Friday blood bank al Pennock Hospital. The next scheduled Hood drives in die county will be from 1 to 7 p.m. May 10 at Slate Tech Institute and Rehabilitation Center, Pine Lake; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at Hastings High School; and from noon to 6 p.m. May 24 at the Middleville VFW. For more information, call 945-3122 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Recycling up in Barry County Recyling in Barry County (RiBC) has reported that the amount of recyclable* collected in Barry County increased by 220 percent from 1988 to 1989. RiBC Coordinator Jane Norton said 42.7 tons of metal aluminum and glass were collected in 1988, while 93.8 tons were collected in 1989. RiBC operates three drop-off sites for recyclables. at the Hastings Fire Station, Pastoor’s Family Market in Middleville and at the Barry Township Transfer Sta­ tion in Delton. Gary and Jennifer Ivinskas wil share stories in a special festival next Wednesday. Stories to come alive in festival Indian and Eskimo tales and traditions will come alive at Hastings High School next Wednesday when legends will be woven into exciting renditions at a storytelling festival. Hastings High School teacher Gary Ivinskas, his wife, Jennifer, and a family friend, Karen Burton, will share original stor­ ies written with the same back-to-nature trad­ itions shared by Indians and Eskimos. The festival will be held at the lecture hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 2. Ivinskas, who teaches special education, has been active in storytelling on a part-time basis, mainly at lhe Ebersole Center near Gun Lake. Also an active storyteller, Jennifer teaches second grade for Ionia Public Schools. "There’s a story behind everything," said Ivinskas. "Everything can actually develop into a story. The way I got my dog is a story." Before coming to Hastings, the Ivinskases lived in Alaska. While there, they heard lore and legend from the natives. "With the Eskimos, you never knew what was true or what was a story," he said. Until recently, there was little outside en­ tertainment to distract from lhe traditional storytelling, said Ivinskas. Stories are not told in festivals like lhe one coming up here. People gather in homes to weave tales in the evening. "Storytelling is pretty big up there. Folk traditions are very alive," he said. After returning from Alaska, Ivinskas took a storytelling class in Cambridge, Mass. He then blended his classroom experience with Eskimo traditions, and now writes most of his own stories. His tales usually deal with Indians or Eskimos, and other earthy sub­ jects. Tales spun by his wife and Burton of­ ten have a similar focus. "It's a lot of fun," said Ivinskas. "We got a great feeling ourselves. Last night I told a story io first graders at lhe Ebersole Center. It's fun to watch the responses from the kids. Their eyes will get large at a certain point Or they'll squint You can watch their eyes follow you." School librarian Charmaine Purucker orga­ nized the festival. "She’s been wanting to promote reading in the libraries," said Ivinskas. "She knew that my wife and I tell stories, so she decided to start a small festival and let it grow over the years." The stories will be geared toward children as well as adults. Central’s Battle of lhe Books winners are (from left) Casey King, Abel Johnston and Mike Krueger. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 26. 1990 Family finds huge spear head ,'OBLESVILLE. Ind. (AP) — An 8,000­ ) ar-old spear head found by a family at a I amilton County construction site could • :lay the largest development ever proposed the county. Ernie Imel and his family were walking □eside wetlands targeted for filling for lamilton Proper, a 1,365-acre project north I Geist Reservoir, when they found the 2n h long, 1-inch wide object 1 ne artifact, called a Sl Charles point the business end of an atlatl, a spear used by Puleo-Indians for hunting caribou and other 1? ge animals, a state archeologist told Intel. 1 lie point made of Attica chert, dates from 6000 to 8000 B.C. The archeologist told me it is one of the nost perfect prehistoric projectiles he'd ever cen,’’ Imel said. Imel, an environmentalist who led efforts that stopped earlier plans to fill wetlands at the site, said officials have told him the find could lead to declaring the construction site a historic location, which would delay or prohibit construction. Slate law prohibits disturbing the ground where artifacts or burial objects were discov­ ered. Hamilton Proper, under development by Mansur Development Co. Inc., could include 3,700 housing units when it is finished in the 21st century, said Mansur attorney Doug Floyd. ' ~ The Noblesville Plan Commission and Hamilton County commissioners reviewed Mansur’s proposal Monday. They recomm­ ended development of a detailed plan for six subdivisions and approved relocating 106th Street to accomodate the project. City planners said they were unable to con­ sider Intel's find because Noblesville’s laws do not address archeological matters. Floyd Mid Mansur would follow state requirements for preserving cultural history. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ol expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. 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Call 948-8494 evenings. AAA Michigan Cail 1-800-638-5208 EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. featuring ... ‘SUNBURST MEMORIALS" WM J. EASTMAN 2049 E. Quimby Car theft ends in high speed chase and arrest J-Ad Graphics News Service Two men who stole a car and drove it to Grand Rapids Sunday were arrested after lead­ ing police on a high speed chase through three townships in western Barry County. Harvey C. Merklinger, 22, and Robert R. Bougie, 18, both of Grand Rapids, were ar­ rested after they lost control of the car and crashed into a ditch on Norris Road south of Prairieville Village. Michigan State Police Troopers Greg Fouty and Vance Hoskins spotted lhe 1986 Dodge pulling out of the parking lot of S & S Farm Market at 7350 North Middleville Road about 12:30 a.m. Because of pest damage done to the build­ ing. the troopers followed the vehicle. The suspects turned off their car lights and turned south onto Peets Road and accelerated as the troopers pursued. Police said the suspects ran through stop signs at Bowens Mill Road, Chief Noonday Road and turned south down Yankee Springs Road. Along a 10-mile stretch of Yankee Springs Road and Norris Road, police followed lhe vehicle at speeds reaching 100 mph, troopers said. The suspects drove through Prairieville at high speeds and crashed into a ditch along Parker Road, troopers said. The suspects fled the car and were caught minutes later hiding under brush and weeds on lhe east side of Norris Road. Merklinger and Bougie told troopers they found the car Saturday night with the keys inside parked in an alley in Grand Rapids. Merklinger said he broke out the back win­ dow they took the vehicle. Trooper said they took a license plate off of another car and attached it to the mining Dodge. The pair said they were driving to tee a rel­ ative in Hastings. Along the way they changed their minds and pulled into the S & S Market to turn around when police noticed them. Warrants were issued Monday by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office charging lhe two with unlawfully driving away a motor vehi­ cle and larceny of lhe license plate. ‘Hurt SiHr* CNI dm (616) 945-3541 ' — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 24,1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ADVERTISEMENT - FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan, will receive blds at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, until 10:00 a.m„ Thursday, May 10, 1990, for furnishing the following equipment: Two (2) 1990 H Ton Pickups Offered for trade: One (1) 1941 FIDO, H Ton Pickup, #2 Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. Sharon Vickery City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS - SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • April 30 • May 4,1990 • Ths City of Hastings will ba picking up yard debris during the week of April 30, through May 4, 1990. Materials should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the first morning, as wa will only cover the City once this year. PLEASE 00 NOT USE PLASTIC SAGS BECAUSE WE CANNOT ACCEPT THEN AT THE CITY LANDFILL Only your trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO METALS ... or garbage will be Pennock Hospital in Hastings will offer an American Heart Association "Heart Saver CPR" class Thursday, May 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. This class is designed to teach the lay person single rescuer CPR and management of choking victims. Pre registration is necessary. Call Pennock Hospital at 948-3125 for more information. ■with Fair Hamid FMaack Satfitd Uaj 12 Pennock Hospital’s third annual Health Fair has been scheduled for May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is being co­ sponsored by the Barry-Eason Health Department, Felpausch, and area health care professionals. The Health Fair this year will once again offer a wide variety of health screens in­ cluding colorectal cancer test kits, pulmonary function, cancer and cardiac risk analysis, postural analysis, stress evaluation, well baby information, and more. Cholesterol, Hood sugar and blood typing will also be available for a small fee. For more information con­ tact Pennock Hospital’s Education Department at 948-3125. RABRICCOVERED DECORATOR BOX HcSnafa puerxae accepted. This will be our only clean-up this year. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk FOR SALE 60 ACRES of land, as is, in Delton area. For infor­ mation call 963-7967.________ FOR SALE: or rent mobile home in Florida, 2 bedrooms, 1 'A bath, air conditioned, half way between Tampa and Bradenton. CaU 945-4225. line, original purchase, $500 asking S300. Barely used. After 5pm 623-2395. Brian Raymond Call 948-2875 Answer, was sentenced by Judge Richard M. Shuster. Prior to sentencing last week, defense at­ torney Michael McPhillips said Brooks hadbeen living with the victim, a Middleville woman, shortly before the burglary. Brooks had been invited to the home in January by the victim, the two had a fight and Brooks left the home. He returned shortly afterward, entered the home and removed jewelry from lhe house. Brooks told the court he admitted to mak­ ing a mistake. "I feel I got screwed around into games,” he said about his relationship with the vic­ tim. "1 allowed myself to believe in someone who was false." "I realize I should have taken another route,” he said. "At the time, I’d say I made a bad move.” Brooks told lhe judge he admitted to the of­ fense and has cooperated with authorities in resolving the case. Judge Shuster agreed that Brooks actions were not as serious as some burglaries. But because of his past record, the judge said he had no choice but to send Brooks to prison. Brooks has previous offenses dating back to 1971 and spent time in prison beginning in 1979 for conspiracy to commit armed rob­ bery. "You obviously have capabilities, and you've spent 20 years in and out," Shuster said. "You've been spending a life sentence a couple of years at a time." Brooks was given credit for 85 days spent in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing. //<//• Hauled HELP WANTED: News Reporter, full time. Apply at J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broad­ way, Hastings, MI._________ WATERBED twin, lop of lhe if No A Grand Rapids man, accused of stealing jewelry from an ex-girlfriend’s home, was sentenced last week to lhe maximum term of 5 to 7 1/2 years in prison. Charles E. Brooks, 36, who has a previous prison record, pleaded guilty earlier to charges of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. In exchange, habitual offender charges against him were dismissed when he } t'u CARD OF THANKS The Family of Charles Blair would like to thank friends and relatives for the sympathy and words of comfort we received following the death of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Thanks to those who phoned, sent cards or brought food. Your kindness will always be remembered. Wife, Mae Blair Son, Charles Blair Son, James and Linda Blair Grandsons, Jay ____________ and David Blair. 3 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT home, Long Lake, Cloverdale. 623-5662.___________________ - Call Burglary from ex-girlfriend ends in prison term Police Beat Bird distracts motorcyclist RUTLAND TWP. - A motorcyclist who was distracted by a peacock was in­ jured Sunday evening when he flipped over the handlebars of his bike. Mahlon R. Varaljai, 23, of Grand Rapids, was treated and released at Pen­ nock Hospital after the 7:30 p.m. acci­ dent Varaljai raid he was riding east on Goodwill Road west of Hubble Road CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Busy spot for sharp professional. Sales oriented position with variety. If you have excellent secretarial skills and enjoy public contact, submit resume to ... next to a fence. He was taken to Pennock by Hast­ ings Ambulance, where he was treated for multiple cuts and bruises. Police probe thefts from cars Barry County Sheriffs deputies are Investigating a siring of thefts from can in the area in the past two weeks. On April 14 a JVC car stereo, valued at $200, was stolen during the evening from lhe parking lot of Sam's Other Joint at 2412 S. Briggs Road. Deputies said the car had been locked, and part of the dashboard also was ripped from the vehicle. The following night, a car phone, worth $155, and a portable black and white TV, estimated at $45, were stolen from a 1978 Mercury puked at Blarney Stooe Bar parking lot at 606 S. Whit­ more Road. Deputies said the phone had been mounted below the dashboard and could not be seen from outside the cu. On April 19, two car stereo speakers, valued at $100, were reported stolen from an unlocked car in the 6400 block of Irving Road. About $30 worth of cassette tapes also were stolen. The thief attempted to take the radio, but failed to remove it from the dash board. The owner said the theft took place between April 14 and April 15. Also on April 19, a resident of the 5900 block of West State Road reported the theft of a citizen's band radio and an­ tenna from a vehicle sometime in the previous week. The owner said the cable had been snipped with a pair of wirecutters. Man hold In thoft at church MIDDLEVILLE - A mu who ■ought ipirituil help from a minister wu enened lut Thundey after al­ legedly atealing $55 from the clergymaa'adeak drawer. Danes Hullmil, 24, of 306 S. Mlchigu Ave, Haatisga, waa taken into custody on larceny chargee after visiting lhe First Baptist Church of Middleville, at 5075 N. Middleville Road, that aftenwym. A pastor at the church told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that Huffman appeared at the church that afternoon looking for help. The two talked, and the clergyman decided Huffman needed help getting home. He walked across lhe hall to use a telephone. The pastor said he beard a desk drawer open and clou and returned to his of­ fice. Huffman asked to use lhe men’s room and walked out of the office. The pastor opened his desk drawers and discovered $55 missing. The money had been collected to purchase a tree. He confronted Huffman, who denied be had the money. The pastor then summoned the police. Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott arrived and asked Huffman if he had the money. Huffman said no. The deputy checked his car. found a half empty boule of alcohol, and asked if Huffman had been drinking. Huffman said no a second rime. DeMou asked Huffman to remove his shirt and shoes and turn out his pock­ ets. DeMou said he found $55 in Huff­ man's left shoe and arrested him on larceny charges. $2£00 thoft probe continues HOPE TWP. - Barry County Sher­ iffs depuriea continue io investigate the theft of more lhan $2400 worth of household goods taken from an Otis Lake Road home in a daylight robbery. The home in the 5700 block of Otis Lake was reported April 12, according to Barry County Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth. Burglars used a hidden key to enter lhe borne. The key had been kept hang­ ing on a nail on the back porch, with a sweater hung over the nail. Burglars searched the home, taking items from every room expect the bath­ room. Items missing include a large gallon jar of change, containing about $500 in coins plus $367 in cash. Also taken wu about $450 worth of jewelry, in­ cluding 20 pairs of earrings and a man’s wedding ring. A sewing machine, two radios, two TVs, a videocassette recorder and a 35 mm camera were reported missing, along with three leather jackets, a set of mechanic’s tools and a wooden antique rocking chair. Abendroth said lhe burglary occurred between 11 a.m. and 3:15 pm. Resi­ dents reported receiving two phone cans between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. In both cases, lhe caller hung up when the phone wu answered. Authorities have recovered tire and shoe prints and information on can seen in the area that day, and the inves­ tigation is continuing. Suspect arrested In scuffle IRVING TWP. - A Middleville man who allegedly fled from, and then at­ tacked, police officers wu arrested last week for resisting and obstructing. Michael G. McNee, 23, of 6400 Whitneyville Road, wu taken into cus­ tody after Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called to lhe scene of an accident last Thursday at 10:30 pm. A resident called to report a man ly­ ing in his from yard. Meanwhile a sec­ ond resident reported an accident nearby on Garbow Road, involving a 1979 Oldsmobile. Deputies arrived at the scene and spotted McNee, who attempted to flee. When deputies summoned a wrecker to the scene, McNee reportedly became abusive and tried to kick die officers. He wu arrested for resisting and ob­ structing police and wu lodged in the Barry County Jail. The car wu removed from the area. He wu caught and taken to the scene of foe accident, one mile east of Robertson Road. McNee denied he wu driving the car and said a friend of his wu behind foe wheel. McNee, however, raid he could not identify the driver, but admitted be had been drinking alcohol most of the day before foe acc idem. Thousands stolon from car wash HASTINGS - Thousands of dollars in quarters and dollar bills were stolen Saturday from Great Lakes Car Wash in machines and the vacuum machines," said Patrolman George Winick. "They also took two bags of money inside the Hastings. Hastings Police said the burglar used a key to enter the storage area of the business at 815 W. State Street Once inside the suspect found a sec­ ond rat of keys that opened the coin shed.” Police declined to ray exactly how much money wu taken. Authorities have 15 suspects in the machines at foe wish. "They opened all the wash bay coin HELP WANTED when he saw a peacock along the road. Varaljai said the turned his head to watch the bird, hit a bump and lost con­ trol of his vehicle. He went over lhe handlebars of the motorcycle and crashed into the shoulder of the road cue. "There was no forced entry," Winick said. "Whoever gained entry had a key." Frosty window causes accident This ortrochve foonc-covered decorator boxathe perfect v.-ov to give mat specie'- gift •of Mother s Day F«ths oeautifu aecotaiive oox with t’<*ughtfu! arts tor Mem it’s eve- a oe-’ect giti by itself1 Hurry .n soon — oecause •.uo&'es are hmited Personnel Manager HASTINGS CITY BANK Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 150 W. Court Street Hastings. MI 49058 110 W. State Street BALTIMORE TWP. - A motorist, who didn’t take the time to scrape the ice off his car window, wu ticketed last week when his vehicle struck a passing struck an eastbound pickup truck driv­ ing by 69-year-old Robert D. Foster, of 6415 Foster Road, Hastings. Foster sought his own treatment for car. Michael E. Shellington, 24, of 149 E. Cloverdale Road, was not injured in foe accident last Thursday at 8 a.m. Shellington told Michigan Stale Po­ lice be was moving cars in his driveway and did not clear the frost off his car. He pulled into Cloverdale Road and minor injuries after foe accident. Trooper Mike Haskamp said Shellington received citations for driv­ ing with obstructed vision and driving without proof of insurance. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service). � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-05-03.pdf 7f0603f27b55e1871b1b81aadf9e950d PDF Text Text News Briefs Jaycees select 1 st female leader Phone solicitors still plague area Man sentenced ' in fatal shooting See Story, Page 10 See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 8th grade band in state festival _ The Hastings eighth-grade hand will perform at I p.m. Saturday at Charlotte Junior High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Stale Festival. The festival this year is taking place for junior and senior high school bends at 16 different locations throughout the stale last weekend and this weekend. The hands and orchestras participating each are being judged by four-member panels of experts on performance ability and sight reading. The groups taking part have qualified for the stale festival on the basis of their performances h district-level festivals. The Hartings eighth-grade band is under the direction of Joan BosaerdSchraeder. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLLMEU^NO^Jr ~~WEy' Banner ~ ^^THURSOAY. MAY 3. 1990 Hhaoric Chariton Park Village and Museum is one of seven community arts projects that have received grants from fee Michigan Council for fee Am and the Arts Council of Grenier Kmamazoo. Chariton Park has received $1,500 for a Folklife Festival in September. The festival is expected to include demonstrations and performances by Michigan artists Candace Andenon, Jimmy Krewe. Larry Massie and Pamela by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education will again present district residents with an addi­ tional school lax request of 1.38 mills. A second proposal, involving the Headlee Amendment, may also be on the ballot After the March 26 defeat of a 138-miil increase, the board decided in a special meet­ ing Monday to repeat the proposal in the June 11 annual school election. The two-year additional request was denied by Hastings voters in March, 1,853 to 1,245. By nearly the same margin, a thrce-year renewal of 27.8 mills was approved 1,872 to 1,255. "Despite the defeat, the board still has the same needs for textbook, furniture and equip­ ment replacement, as well as building main­ tenance and repair," said Superintendent Carl for Term I (Oct. 1. 1990) to Jan 31, 1990) is JaaeS. Classic car event planned Classic car buffo from all over the wortd wifl be at te acaad neral Or amt rad a baaqaat A ftmai Or Bvericace Ctmouie, at ■ eMMdta cm io be cbaalfcrdriraa. »«late place Saaday. May ». from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. About 100 Umuusinesr sedans and town cars, all built before 1961. will be on display at the muaeum. An auction will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. May 18 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19. Admission tickets are $6 for adatto and children under 12 are free. Food and concessions will be sold. Money In politics 1st Friday topic at The executive director Common Cam of MicMpa will vrak at «e am Brown Bag Laach aad Lem program hidey at 12:05 p.m. at *e Thomaa Jef- IrnoaHaBhHimge Karon nefcet Merrill wiB talk aboat rn decnaniag MMeace average dm* have pa govermero while tpecml aaereats have grown time poweaM. She will explain why Comaam Cam aeeka public fararieg political caropaigae aa the hey to return­ ing govrimrar Io the people. Coronoa Cam wan (beaded in Michigan in 1973 with the goal of elimmting conuplice in political aad governrneatal iaatautioaa aad reducing the aAaeace of qxcial ioaereat group* Hotooroh-Mena, who baa been di.co­ lor of Michigaa Coounoa Cam far 214 yean, fcxtxerty waa a lobbynl far the Michigaa Towaahipa Aaeociaioa. at Coromia Cam baa been credhed with paaaage of the Open Meetiagi Act, the Freedom of lafanaatioa Act and the Lobby Diadoam Law. The Brown Bag Lunch aad Lean acriee, apoeaorod by the Berry County Democratic CornmitW. i* held on die fint Friday of each monh. Guam _ Broad shomo Bring men own luncnes, rxn Democrat* win provide coffee aad m. Hastings student In Citizen Bee Hartings High School junior Jason Carr today at 6 p.m. will one of 30 students participating in the state Citizen Bee in the Law Budding auditorium in the Stole Capel complex in Lansing. Carr and the other contestants were selected after winning regxmal competi­ tions earlier this spring. The Citizen Bee is patterned after a spelling bee, but the contestants are re­ quired to answer questions about American history, geography, economics, politics, culture and current events. The competition is sponsored by Con­ sumers Power Co., the Michigan Department of Education, the Close Up Foundation and the State Board of Education. The winner, besides earning a trip to fee national competition June 17 in Washington D.C.. will win a $1,000 scholarship. \ AddrtronalNow, Brief, Appear o*t Page* PRICE 25' Millage hike request back on school ballot Charlton Park receives grant Ctanic Cleb Mraeran Conran, rad Aacdra Prirfay *m(h Sealey. May 15-20. ■ Hickory Ceram. The dwwdey erara, is a nt^nw Car Maaeaa. MM Hickory Ceram Read. «■ Mean a cxMorax car raoaoa, a car coml with ran far ate, aa raraii* an oMH, *ra J A horsebam at the new Barry County Fairgrounds was the second In three weeks to collapse under the pressure of high winds Tuesday. One man was slightly Injured as he tumbled with the rafters to the ground. (Ben­ ner photo) Another building at fairgrounds suffers collapse in high winds J-Ad Graphics News Service For the second time in three weeks, a building under construction al the new Barry County Fairgrounds fell prey to high winds Tuesday afternoon. The skeletal framework of the horsebam roof, about 50 rafters, went crashing to the ground at 2 p.m. Tuesday, slightly injuring one man who was working in the rafters, said Fair Board President Don Geukes. “He walked io the ambulance and they took him in for x-rays,” Geukes said. He said there is no doubt that wind was the culprit. “There’s no question about it," he said. “When they went to work, it wasn’t as windy as it was before,” Geukes said, referring to the April 15 collapse of a dairy bam that was being built by Blair’s Construction. In Tuesday’s incident, Geukes said half of fee rafters had been installed and tied, but not secured. “They were going back to tie them together when it happened. They had tied them as they went along, but they were going back to tie them more securely when it toppled,** Geukes said. Nearly $10,000 worth of construction materials, supplied by Hometown Lumber in Nashville, was destroyed, but the loss will not affect the project budget, Geukes said, since the insurance carrier for A & C Construction is expected to cover the cost. Time is his only concern. “ft's going to set us hack, but we don’t have it rented prior to the fair so it should be completed in time for the fair," set for July 14-21, he said. The incident is being investigated, in­ cluding the workmanship of the firm, Geukes said. “Along with everything else, that is being analyzed," he said. Geukes does not believe the occurrence is highly unusual, he said. “There’s not a contractor building that has not had this problem.” he said. “There’s a vulnerability point. You put up so many rafters and then you go back and secure them. That’s the vulnerability point where it all can topple. This is what happened. I hope this is the last one." Geukes does not currently expect litigation to result from either incident, he said. Things Looking Up Schoessel. By putting the request on the June 11 ele­ ction ballot, he noted, the district will not have to pay additional election costs. The board will also ask voters to authorize levying the full millage rate even though stole law may require a rollback of the mill­ age rate because of tax limitations, or the Headiee Amendment That regulation prevents school boards from collecting increased revenue when prop­ erty assessments go up more quickly than inflation, without first getting permission from voters. The need for that proposition, however, will not be known until mid-May when the Barry County Board of Commissioners re­ leases information on property tax statistics for the county. The board agreed to cany out procedures to put the Headlee ovefride proposal on the ball­ ot, if needed. If the Headlee override is not necessary, the board will vote to remove fee proposal from the ballot at its May 21 meeting. Hastings voters will also be asked to elect three school board members in the June ele­ ction. Incumbent Larry Haywood is seek- ing re-election to his four-year post Vying for that and another four-year term are Robert Casey, Kenneth Hawblitt, Kenneth Kensington and Michael McPhillips. Running for a two-year post to replace Dr. William Baxter, who was appointed to fill in for Ann Ainslie after she resigned last sum­ mer, are Robert Byington, Jennifer Haire, Stephen Lewis and Ray Rose. Board President Diane Hoekstra is not seeking re-election. Mike Klovanich wins Liberty Bell award Hastings Director of Public Works Mike Klovanich is this year’s winner of the Liberty Bell sward. The honor is given annually by the Barry County Bar Association to a citizen, excluding anyone in the legal profession, who has contributed significantly to the community. Klovanich started his tenure with the city in 1962 as assistant to the director of public works and shortly afterward was named director. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Tri-State University in Angola, Ind., and received a master's degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Ktovanich’s duties with the city include working with the water and sewer systems, streets and parks. The work includes planning, maintenance, licensing and construction. Attorney Robert Byington, president of the Barry County Bar Association, said one key factor in Klovanich winning the awanl is his demonstration of dedication, most recently with the Apple Street project "Many evenings, when I was in my office late working, Mike would be there (at Apple Street) studying the project and looking to make sure the work was secure," he said. "We even solved a problem or two as we spoke in the evening, both as to how to mov- a street Sm LIBERTY BELL, Pag* 10 Hastings Mfg. reports profit increase by EUine Gilbert Assistant Editor Consolidated profits jumped more than $1 million at Hastings Manufacturing Co. last year and the local plant has added more employees. That should put to rest community concerns that the firm might pull up its local roots, said a company official. In the past, officials have said the com­ pany’s profitability would be a key factor in remaining in Hastings. The company now is becoming more competitive in the market place, sales are up, expenses are down and more jobs are being created. Due to increased volumes in automotive piston ring sales, die company has added more than 30 employees who are working nine hours per day. six days a week, said Monty “Joe" Bennett, vice president of employee relations. A backlog of orders will take approximately three months to fill, he added. “We’re adding people all the time.” In addition to piston rings, the company is a major supplier of filters, mechanics tools, fuel puos and Casite engine additives. Consolidated net earnings for 1989 were $1,550,023. up from the previous year’s $510,736. Bennett said. For stockholders, that translates into earn­ ings of S3.69 per share, an increase from 54 cents per share in 1988. And for the firm’s workers, increased pro­ ductivity is boosting paychecks through the recently negotiated ImproSharc plan. The program, ratified by workers and the com­ pany last year, means employees can share in The company now Is becoming more competitive in the market place, sales are up, expenses are down and more jobs are being created. 50 percent offee cost savings through their in­ creased productivity. The company’s consolidated net sales in 1989 amounted to $68,700,231. as compared to 1988 s $66,499,313. Last year’s gams can be attributed to capitalizing on changes made in the past several years, Bennett said. Those changes include reducing the costs of fee goods the company sold, reducing ex­ penses for advertising and selling and developing a more productive workforce, he quarter was $623,420 or $1.48 per share, compared to income of $241,336 or 57 cents per share in 1989. Taking $600,000 out of expenses lowers the break-even point and increases profitability, Bennett said of those figures. The favorable result is because of several reasons, including what he called a “sales mix change” because sales of piston rings were up and filters were down and piston rings are more profitable to the company. Another factor is the employee productivity said. “We’ve stabilized expenses and reduced sales expenses and advertising." said gain share program. “We have no automatic increases in wages" in the current contract," he said. In­ stead employees receive increases that are directly tied with productivity. "The cost of goods sold goes down as they increase productivity," making the company more competitive. The new program has had “a positive effect on the workforce," Bennett said. Every weekly payday, employees' checks reflect their productivity based on a four-week running average, he said. Weekly increases have been as high as 9 percent. For an employee earning $11 an hour, that’s an increase of $1 an hour, he said Bennett. The company reduced its expenses “below the line" from $24.1 million in 1988 to $22.9 million last year. Bennett added. To accomplish Chat, the sales staff was reduced 25 percent and the remaining sales personnel were given broadened sales districts. Increased sales helped lessen the effects of inflation on the earnings. Sales in the first quarter of 1990 are nearly the same as 1989. with expenses continuing to be kept down, he remarked. Income, after taxes, in this year’s first as an example. Attorney Robert Byington (left), president of the Barry County Bar Association, presents Hastings City Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich with this year's Liberty Bell award. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 3. 1990 Store plans to keep tapes in stock Group pickets to protest adult movie rentals No X-rated movies are displayed on the shelves. Rose said. The advertising jackets for the X-rated tapes are kept in binders that remain at the front counter. Customers over age 18 must aak to aee them. "The movies are kepi in a book," Rose said. "They are not out there for people to see on the wall. It's not like they have to walk in and look at them." Video tapes on display that are marked "mature" all are R-rated. Rone said. They cany the label in addition to the Renting be­ cause they contain sexual material. Kelly said Citizen for Decency have sent letters and visited with Movie Outpost own­ ers to aak them not to sell or real adult movies. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Three local citizens picketed Friday outside a Hastings video store to protest the store's renting adult movies. But a manager at Movie Outpost said the store would continue to rent X-rated movies to adults. Carrying signs reading "pom causes rape" and "pom breeds crime," three members of the Barry County Citizens for Decency pick­ eted outside the store at 725 W. Su-tc St. for three hours Friday afternoon. Organizer Joyce Kelly said the group is demanding the one-year-old Hastings busi­ ness remove all the videotapes marked "mature" on the display shelves and stop renting X-rated movies kept in four bound books at the front counter. "Our position is we don't want this influ­ ence in our community," she said. "It is not a question of freedom or right. There are vic­ tims of pornography that are unseen." "We want this county to stand for de­ cency," Kelly said. "We don't want this to in­ fluence our children or grandchildren." Store manager Sue Rose said, however, Movie Outpost would continue to rent Xrated videos. "The owners feel the movies are there for the people who want to see them," Rose said. Three members of the Barry County Citizens for Decency picketed outside the Movie Outpost in Hastings Friday to protest the store's renting adult movies. Organizers said they want the business to stop renting X-rated videotapes, but a manager said the store will continue to carry adult films. Longtime local business man dies A longtime Hastings businessman and a Barry County Fair official, Forrest L. Johnson, died Thursday afternoon at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Johnson, who had lived at 406 W. Woodlawn in Hastings, was 82 years old. He came to Hastings in 1931 and owned and operated a coal business until 1933. He then owned and operated an automobile dealership until 1941, when he returned to Belding, where he had graduated from high school. He returned to Hastings in 1946 and operated the Forrest Johnson Automobile Dealership. Johnson sold Hudson and KaiserFrazer cars and in the 1950s had a dealership for Nash. He then owned and operated an amusement business for a number of years before he became involved with the Drew Amusement Co. of Georgia. He had retired a few years ago. Johnson also engaged in fanning and raised harness racing horses. He was well known as a horseman and was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association. In 1950, he was named secretary of the Barry County Fair Board. Born in Greenville on Feb. 10, 1908, he was the son of Duran and Mae (Abbey) Johnson. He was raised in Belding and graduated from Belding High School in 1925. He attended what is now Ferris State University. On Feb. 22, 1930, he married Hazel M. Seastrom. Johnson also was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men's group. Survivors, besides his wife, include two daughters, Mrs. Allen (Janet Foreman of Battle Creek and Mrs. John (Judy) McLean of Hastings; six grandchildren; and a sister, Bertha Tufts of Grand Rapids. A granddaughter, Amy McLean, and four sisters and brothers preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, with the Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemeteiy. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society. "They refuse to stop their policy," Kelly said. "They wouldn't even take phone mes­ sages to talk to our represemadves ." But Rose, who has managed the sune for five months, said the has not been ap­ proached by the group. "I have never talked to them or received tet­ ters,* Rose said. "They did not come inside or talk to us (on Friday).' The protest did not affect busiaesa on Fri­ day, Rone said. Kelly said the picket was inleaded to edu­ cate the community about the dangers of prmography. she said. To people viewing pornographic movies, It causes them to follow hut aad pleaaure," she said. "Pornography promotes adultery. God cretead sex far pteaan, but pornography is not right* U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe (left) stops to chat with State Senator John Schwarz during last weekend's Vermontville Syrup Festival. One might wonder what they are discussing because Wolpe Is a Democrat and Schwarz Is a Republican. " Sheriff, State Police warn about telephone solicitations by Jena Gnllap SaeWriMr Barry County Sheriff David Wood aad the warn area residents to be cutout when they receive telephone sotidtatioas from those who say they represent la* enforcement Wood is issuing the statement aa a result of complaints Ns ofice has received. Residents have told Wood the callers claim to represent law enforcement organizations Forrest Johnson help take drunks off the roads," or "your donation will help Bany County " Other complaints say that the aoiidton arc intimidating and even use foul language when a contribution is not made. Wood said though there are reputable GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Masting of the minds? Banner at any of these area locations In Hastings — In Middleville - In Lake Odessa Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry . D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug's Market Svoboda's Grocery Todd’s Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store In Nashville — Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Delton— Others— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield Genera] Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek organisations soliciting, he warned that any call of this nature dhodd be handled carefully. "Ask for their names and specifics on who they represent, and ask for a state-issued license number. Ask if they have any literature that they can send; ask for their phone number. And, don't even talk io them if they call after 9 pm.," the sheriff advised. "Never give out any charge card numbers or agree to let someone come to your home to pick up cash," he added. Bernard Grysen, executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association said the Michigan Sheriff's Association is the only association representing the office of sheriff, "and we do not solicit memberships by phone."" Wood added. "If any other association calls saying that they represent MSA or your county sheriff, they are misleading you. These people that are using these very reputable law enforcement associations," Wood said. "Neither the Bany County Sheriff's Department nor the Michigan Sheriffs Association endorses or takes part in phone solicitation." One association that does use phone solicitations is the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Michigan. Spokesman, Mike Koehns, said his organization is legitimate. The DSAM has 13 full-time volunteer members and contracts with a telemarketing firm called Midwest Publishing to solicit funds. He said his association has two main goals. It sponsors seminars for police personnel throughout the state, he said, and has contracted with a lobbying firm to work toward legislation that favors deputies and others in law enforcement He also said Ns organizations helps fond local drives to pay for more secondary road patrols, A relay run fund drive was staged by the DSAM several years ago. Deputies ran from Copper Harbor io Detroit, he said, with some of them staying in the Barry County Jail when their mobile home broke down. Koehns said that the Special Olympics was given $200,000 through the efforts of DSAM. The association, which was formed in April 1978, also sponsors the Police Olympics, he said. Koehns acknowledged that there are some who abuse telephone solicitation, and advised those who are approached to give money to ask for a call-back number, call the local police to check and also call the stale agency that controls them. He suggested that the Attorney General's office might have information about soliciting companies. If someone has a complaint, Koehns said, they can go over the tapes they make of every conversation. If the complaint is valid, the association will reprimand the caller. If not, "We say, *your allegation is incorrect,"' he A call to the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's office verified that taping a conversation between two people without telling them is legal, but taping a three way conversation is not. However, Koehns* claim that DSAM works with the Michigan Stale Police and Ihd Michigan Stale Police Troopers Assocationj (MSPTA) was denied by Gordon Gotts, a staff member of MSPTA. ! "They have absolutly nothing to do with the Michigan State Police or the MSPTA,"he stated, "they do solicit through Midwest Publishing, but Midwest keeps 90 percent o£ the funds raised, and gives diem 10 percent,H he continued. "And, 1 seriously question if die money i-s used for the tilings they say they are," hq The troopers* association is trying to gej legislation passed to make any soliciting company register with the state, and forc^ mandatory taping of all conversation! between solicitors and those they call. The bill they support, HB 4132, also would make the organizations turn over taped conversations to the Attorney General'} Office when requested, he said. ; Gotts also said he was upset at some of thq "They're very shrewd," he said. "They'd imply that you will get less protection front the police if you don't give them a donation. ■ "It's especially bad for older people. Thq solicitors will not come out and say they and policemen, but they'll say things like, Tn} calling from the station,' anything to plan( the police image, and that's imtimidating. | "We would encourage people to support HB 4132 to put some restraints on telephone; solicitations. Now there are no restraints at; all. It's nothing but picking your pockets, he said, "it's legal, but it's immoral." LCC denies liquor license for American Legion Post The Michigan Liquor Control Commission last week denied a request from the Hastings American Legion Post No. 45 for a club liquor license and dance permit The chief reason for the denial, according to an official with the LCC, was that the Legion Hall, located at 325 S. Church St., is within 500 feet of a church or school. The United Methodist Church of Hastings, which is across the street from the hall, issued a formal objection to granting the license. The Lawrence J. Bauer Legion post had asked and received the Hastings City Council's approval for the license on Feb. 26. The next step then was a hearing before the three-member LCC in Lansing. The Legion appealed the first decision, which was upheld on April 24. Notification of the LCCs decision was sent out April 26 to the Legion, the Methodist Church, the Hastings Police Department and the City* Council. ! The Legion post has been operated at its S; Church Street site for 58 years and falls unde{ the "grandfathering" clause, which enables if to continue without what the city ordinance would call adequate parking. The post over the years has allowed it} members to bring in and consume their own alcoholic beverages, but a liquor license permit would have permitted sales on the premises. The denial was not the first in that area. In the last couple of years, there were twd attempts to gain a liquor license for th4 historic Striker House, at the corner of Greed and Jefferson streets, by owners who wanted to convert it to a restaurant. Both attempt^ failed because the Methodist Church objected; �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 3. 1990 — Page 3 Getzen sentenced to 25 to 40 years in fatal shooting by Jeff Kaczmarczyk "When Mr. Getzen was arrested, he not only had a loaded hand gun in his pocket, he had a loaded semi-automatic rifle with a 30shot clip," Qowley said. "Mr. Getzen was armed to the point of going to war or of tak­ ing hostages. No one knows what his inten­ tions were." Kurr's father, Richard Kurr, who found Getzen, held a gun on him until police ar­ rived. Defense attorney Charles Sautter said the murder was a horrible crime, but Getzen de­ serves a future chance to make amends to so­ ciety. "This crime was the unfortunate culmina­ tion of a lee of pressures and instabilities building up in his marital life," Sautter said. "It was a terrible outcome. He wishes he could redo that 30 second period, but he cant" In March, Getzen testified he was carrying a .22 semi-automatic handgun in his pocket during the argument with his wife. Kurr, who had accompanied Teresa Getzen io her husband's home, attempted to break up the fight and went to the phone to call po­ lice. Getzen said he knocked Kurr to the ground, stood over her and fired two shots at her head. When asked if he had any statement to make before sentencing, Getzen paused for several moments. "I pretty much said it in my statement," he said softly. Judge Eveland said he had read a 24-page hand-written statement from Getzen. The judge also said he received letters from family and friends of both the victim and defendant The judge agreed that Getzen had experi­ enced a life of difficulties. "But Mr. Getzen took somebody's life," Eveland said. "And there is no more terrible crime than that." Getzen could have received any term in­ cluding a life sentence, which Sautter asked the court to hand down for his client But Judge Eveland rejected the life sentence because of the possibility Getzen would be released in as few as 10 to 20 years. Getzen has been lodged in the Barry County Jail since his arrest in lieu of $100,000 bond. He received credit for 332 days served awaiting sentencing. Getzen probably will serve his term in the Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson. Staff Writer CHARLOTTE - Michael J. Getzen, who shot and killed his sister-in-in law during a family dispute in June 1989, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 to 40 years in prison. Getzen was arrested after a fight in his Or­ angeville Township home that ended in the death of Brenda Sue Kurr, 17, of Hastings. The shooting followed an argument be­ tween Getzen and his estranged wife, Teresa, ending with Kurr's death when Kurr at­ tempted to phone police. ' Kurr died June 17 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries to the face and head. She had been on life support systems and never regained consciousness during her twoweek hospital stay, authorities said. Getzen was arrested two days after the shooting when he appeared at his father-in­ law's Middleville home armed with a loaded semi-automatic rifle, a loaded pistol, ammu­ nition, knives and rope. Originally charged with open murder and possession of a firearm during a felony, Getzen pleaded guilty in March to the lesser offense of second-degree murder. All other charges were dropped. The soft-spoken Orangeville Township res­ ident sat with his head bowed over folded hand during Wednesday's proceeding in the Eaton County Courthouse. Family of the victim, who were seated in the audience, fought back tears during the hearing. Sentencing had been scheduled for May 9 in Barry County Circuit Court, but the proceeding was moved to Eaton County because of renovation work under way at the Barry County Courthouse. Judge Thomas S. Eveland, presiding over his first murder case in Barry County since he was elected circuit judge in 1988, called the case a tragic event. "I don't think I have words to adequately describe now I feel and the sorrow I feel,” Eveland said. Bany County Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended the sentence of no fewer than 25 years in prison, saying the victim's fam­ ily wanted nothing less. Crowley said Getzen could have posed a danger to the Kun- family when he was dis­ covered behind the Kurr's home two days after the shooting. Dinner to help Habitat project News Briefs Bridal fashion history planned “A Century of Wedding Memories," a historical bridal fashion show, will be presented al 7:30 tonight at the Hastings First United Methodist Church and next Thursday al the Gun Lake Community Church. The special bridal show will include wedding gowns and memorabilia owned by local families for the past 100 years. In tonight's program, about 50 bridal gowns representing each decade since 1890 will be modeled. The event is designed to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The Hastings Women's club will be host for the program tonight and the Gun Lake Area Women's Club will handle the program there May 17 at 11 a.m. Thomapple canoe trip plans delayed The May 5 canoe trip down the Thor­ napple River, which was to have featured a landing above the dam in Mid­ dleville on that afternoon, has been postponed. Roger Campbell, who originated the idea and had planned to lead the flotilla, was ordered to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota by his doctors for medical tests and possibly treatment. When Campbell returns to his Caledonia home, the possibility of taking the trip later this summer will be reviewed. Nashville names president pro tem The Nashville Village Council named Trustee Ted Spoelstra to the president pro tern’s position. Spoelstra is a Republican serving his third term on the council. He succeeds Raymond Hinckley, who was elected village president in March. Spoelstra also will be a new member of the Maple Valley Board of Education, aa he is running unopposed for one of two fasts in die annual school election Jure 11. Habitat for Humanity of Barry County will have a Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Proceeds will go to the organization’s latest project, building a house in Nashville for a low-income family. Habitat Sunday at 3 p.m. will break ground at the site, corner of Reed and State streets. Syrup Festival has record crowd The 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival last weekend attracted a record crowd, largely because of the unseasonably warm temperatures, of­ ficials said. Syrup Festival Corp. President Stan Trumble said, "This was one of the finest festivals in memory. The weather was wonderfill and the crowd was one of the largest ever." Prom work f uftedule set , All juniors and their parents are welcome to come help make this year’s prom the best ever. The schedule for work will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. until approximately midnight each night. Those who have any questions may contact Connie Hindenach at the high school at 948-4409. The community is invited to visit the Prom Saturday. May 5 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Please park behind the high school. Algonquin group to nave cleanup The Algonquin Lake Community Association will have its annual roadside cleanup this Saturday morning. Members are asked to meet at the boat ramp al 9:45 a.m. Also, the Lake Lodge will have an open house at 2 p.m. Saturday. Blood drive reset at State Tech The Red Cross blood drive scheduled for May 10 at State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center has been rescheduled for Tuesday June 19, to allow for 56-day period from the recent Delton blood drive. Blood drives scheduled this month will be Thursday. May 17. Hastings High School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Thursday. May 24. Middleville VFW 12 to 6 p.m. The Earl McMillin Jr. Memorial Airport Administration Building will be dedicated May 28. Dan Belden, supervisor for Aubrey V. Tarpey I nterests bul Iders, is putting on finishing touches this week. Dedication of airport terminal set by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Fingerprints are being wiped off of walls, floors are being vacuumed and doors are be­ ing hung in the final steps of construction of a new terminal at the Hastings Airport. That building, dubbed the Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Airport Administration Building is tenta­ tively scheduled to be dedicated Memorial Day, May 28. Although the facility will be ready later this month, the airport manager will proba­ bly not move to the new building on the east side of the grounds until fuel tanks are moved in mid-summer, said Airport Board Chairman Charles Murphy. "The building itself is virtually done,” said Murphy. "They went through Monday and pointed minor things that need to be done be­ fore the contractor turns the building over.” Aubrey V. Tarpley Interests of Otsego was hired in September to put up the one-story building, at a cost of $115,450. With help from the state and special dona­ tions, the Airport Board was able to generate the funds. However, that money covers only the cost of the building. Other expenses have crept up, said Murphy.. Still on the “to do" list are install­ ing fencing, seeding' the lawn, moving fuel From the interior of the new terminal, viewer gets a panoramic look at the Hastings Airport complex. tanks, adding tarmac, putting in sidewalks, building two handicapped-accessible ramps, adding landscaping, and furnishing the office. Murphy said the board is trying to get do­ nated furniture from a nearby manufacturer, and they've asked the state to help loot the $10,000 bill to build the re-fueling area. "We sort of figured the additional costs would be about $10,000 more. We have ask­ ed the state to help with the fuel apron. They said they may be able to split it 50/50. If they do, then maybe we’ll have $5,000 for thr rest of the things," said Murphy. "Money is tight" Each year the board must submit a fiveyear plan for the airport Murphy has been working on this year's plan this week. The stale is asking the board to enlarge the taxi­ way, widen the existing runway and rehabili­ tate the old part of the runway. All that comes to a cost of $380,000, of which the federal government would pay 95 percent The airport would be asked to pay the re­ maining 5 percent, or $19,000. In addition, the board would like to have the controls for lights and other mechanisms to be moved from the old building to the new — an expense of $16,000. And to combat vandalism problems, board members want fencing put up around the airport "There's never any end to it I guess," said Murphy. Local discussions are affecting the west end of the airport, as well. The county wants to nuke a bigger curve near the intersection of Airport and Solomon roads. But the federal government "won't have anything to do with it," because the move would cut into the air­ ports safety zone, said Murphy. The federal government wants the county to go around that safety zone, he said. Irving gets relief, Thomapple ready to appeal County adopts amended equalization report by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Irving Township farmers will benefit from a decision made by a unanimous vote of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Monday afternoon, but two other townships' that Buehler had moved S3 million out of agricultural and into the residential and development classes this year. "We’re trying to not penalize those who agricultural property owners will not. As a result. Thornapple Township may take it's case to the tax tribunal, supervisor Donald Boysen said. Boysen and Supervisors David Van Elst from Yankee Springs and Milton Buehler of Irving had protested the agricultural assessment hikes of 25 percent by the Barry County Equalization Office. The major sticking point was the appraisal of woodlots at $800 an acre, which the three supervisors said was out of line. That protest caused the commissioners to table the original report by the equalization committee and ask for different figures by the special meeting. "I have a strong feeling that in Thornapple Township, with no less reduction then that, a large group of ag fanners will go to the tax tribunal. Twenty five percent is unbearable," said Robert Wenger, chairman of the Equalization Committee. The commissioners approved lowering Irving's factor from 1.2422, imposed by the Equalization Department, to a "less than one factor" of .9126. That in effect cut the assessment of woodlots from $800 to $400. That means about a 16 percent increase in assessments in Irving agricultural property instead of the 25 percent hike. Thornapple's factor went from 1.2193 io .9805, a much smaller decrease, and Yankee Spring's factor remained the same. The overall evaluation of the 16 townships and one city in Bany County was reduced by $692,899 when the board rejected the orignal $588,356,941 report and approved $587,664,042. Several township supervisors attended the meeting and spoke against the changes. A former supervisor said he had appraised woodlots as high as $1,200 an acre, while others quoted figures of $400 to $500 on overassessment of the ag(ricultural property) that’s left in Irving. 1 don’t think there's a township as far out of whack as Irving,” he added. "What happened here in Irving Township is definitely not the fault of the equalization office or the fault of the present assessor or supervisor; it's a neglect of the past,” McKelvey said. Equalization Director Barbara Moss said she did not think any changes were needed in the orginal equalization report. "The more we looked into our work, the more we discovered there was no reason to change it. We talked to the State Tax Commission; we looked at a lot of things and we were as accurate as we possibly could regular woods and $600 to S*'00 on grazed woods. The supervisors and commissioners agreed that the underlying problem is that small parcels that were once farmland are now residential and are still in the agricultural class for assessing. "Any assessor who has 6, 8, 10 and 12 acre parcels in the agricultural (class) is not doing his job. We shouldn't be penalized,” one supervisor said. Board chairman Ted McKelvey pointed out »। were moved," be explained. "I think it's our duty to correct the . IMOrtnGdStGrn . S (1061*3 , ** , $ina DlSflGV ** * In the meantime, Boysen said "We pr obably will appeal. If we appeal, we probably won't get to the tax tribunal in time for the summer collection and possibly not even in the fall. But if we prevail, each assesing unit will have to refund their part of the taxes. It’s quite complicated to do," he said. Van Elst said his board of trustees would probably not appeal the figures to the Tax Tribunal. He noted that his township has Great Lakes Appraisal do its assessments and the firm did aa agricultural re-assessment for the 1990 tax year. "I don’t know exactly what well do. Well discuss it, but we probably won't take it any further," he said. Buehler said, "I don’t know. Well have a board meeting next Wednesday and then we’ll see. Boysen pointed out that Buehler is a former equalization director and has yean of experience in appraising. He assesses part time in Thomapple Township as well as doing the assessing in Irving Township. "He will be invited to our (board) meeting to make a recommendation (about the appeal),-he said. Thornapple Township also has many parcels in the wrong class, Boysen said. "We’ll be working on that this summer. Milt and I will draw a list and call them in and tty to convince them (property owners). We can just change them, but we'd would like to see if we can convince them first," he said. "Of course, they can appeal the class, he Boysen reminds township residents that the classes used in assessing have nothing to do with the zoning laws. The two are different things, with the assessing classes used to determine market value of a property for taxing purposes, and zoning designations used to control use of the land. Elementary school singers from Northeastern School raised up their voices in song Tuesday night in a concert at Central Auditorium. The program was a salute to the best­ lovecl music ,r°m Disney Movies, featuring favorite songs such as "It’s a Small World After All." Singers learned Choreography, wore Mickey Mouse Club hats, held up drawings to illustrate the songs and rang bells during the show. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 3. 1990 Every little bit helps in saving earth To the Editor— I saw the Earth Day special. Il was not news to me. It did, however, remind me of all I had heard over the years. It was enough to reach into my emotions, into some strong feelings. I was being asked to do my little part. 1 thought of quite a lot I could do! I thought also bow easy it would be to go on, days later forgetting how I did want to do my part. I think now of what Edmund Burke was speaking of in the National No. 1 best seller. “50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth.” His remark was. “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.” The fact is, it is the only way this big pro­ blem will ever get changed, “by each person doing a little” A child may plant a tree or make it clear they would like a cleaner world. Everyone can buy less throwaway things and recycle Letters glass and newspapers. Industry and such must stop thiowing away our earth for more money and convenience. Joey Leichter, a boy of 10, is the first quote in the book, "50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth.” He said. “When I die, 1 would like to give the next generation a better earth (han 1 had.” This is a child who could teach an adult something about our earth. On the T.V. show “Earth Day Special,” they asked a question as to what will we say to Old yearbook defines alumni group To the Editor— The following was taken from the 1916 Hastings High School "Maroon and White" yearbook: Purpose of the Alumni Association “Whistle stopping in Hastings on an election year*’ Viewpoint = When one thinks of the many organizations that an founded with the same general pur­ pose as the Hastings High School Alumni Association, it is easy to understand why we have such an association. The purpose of any social organization is to help its members to gain a little more of the pleasures of life. In all our organizations we are banded together by some common interest. To be eligible we must have completed a course of training that gives us experience in common, whether it be G.A.R. or any of the various fraternal orders. In an organization such as the Alumni Association, in which the members have been associated for years, it should mean much to come together and offer congratulations on the Joys and successes and express sympathy for the sorrows and reverses of each other. One of the greatest enjoyments received A proposal involving a poorly understood state tax law is likely to appear on the June 11 annual school election ballot in Hastings. Unless something unforseen happens, the local school district will have to ask voters to approve an override of the well publicized but confusing Headlee Amendment Many other school districts have asked their voters the same question in the past, without a great deal of success. Headlee override proposals generally fail, not because there is a lot of money at stake, but because the tax limitation measure is not well understood. As Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said, "People don't understand it When they don't understand it, they start to mistrust" And, of course, there is an old axiom for voters - "never vote for something you don't understand." This is too bad, because schools aren't asking for a lot in this instance. What it amounts to most often is less than a half or even one quarter of a mill. The Headlee Amendment, passed by a state referendum in 1978, essentially rolls back the school's millage rate when property assessments rise more than the rate of inflation from the previous year On the surface, that sounds reasonable. But it's really just another financial headache for school systems. The schools don't get a penny more when property assessments rise, even above the inflation rate, because the state withdraws its financial support accordingly. And when the schools are forced to roll back the millage rate under Headlee, the state does not make up the difference. The state aid formula is so much per mill and so much per pupil. This means the schools lose money because of Headlee. The amount may not appear to be great, but it could save a teaching position or buy some new textbooks. What isn't fair is that the schools actually did not stand to gain any extra money with asessment increases in the first place. And with Headlee, they stand to lose revenue. If the Hastings Area Schoc'. ,.<ust put the override proposal on the ballot, don't be fooled, and don't be confused. Voting to keep Headlee doesn't save the taxpayers much money and it unfairly penalizes schools. Voting to override gives them what they deserve. Planning a “Weekend Garage Sale?” Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! Give U» A Call at„.MS-805'. Ha/tmgs Banner Beulah Stauffer, Secretary of Hastings High School Alumni Board Let’s lay off the little guy in drug wars To the Editor— Confusing Headlee law deserves voters9override from such organizations is the “get together spirit,” which prompts the telling of one’s ex­ periences which are of mutual help. Who among the alumni does not enjoy the half hour preceding the formal meeting when one can talk over the experiences of school life and the happenings of years since graduation? Do we not enjoy as much to offer encouragement to those just finishing their course of training which makes them eligible? The very fact that we have an organ jratinn that has lived and grown all these years bears witness that the purpose of the organization is not a selfish one. When we come together once a year at the commencement season and make merry with a sumptuous banquet, we are carrying forth the purpose in a great degree. Someday we may come to realize a greater purpose, the fillfilling of which will be of more substantial help to the members than en­ couraging words. During the fall of last year I began to get a funny feeling that I was living in some foreign country like Libya or Lebanon. I couldn't believe it was really good old Barry County. U.S.A. I'm telling of those low flying helicopters of “Operation H.E.M.P." Granted, they do ar­ rest some big-time growers, but a lot of small time growers are getting the worst of it. A person is arrested for 10 to 15 marijuana plants and the police and courts blow it out of proporation. This guy’s now a major dealer with $15,000 worth of drugs, if he goes io jail, he loses everything he’s worked all his life for! Hey, it’s time we stop making criminals of gentle, law-abiding people with great poten­ tial, Just to make the police-jail-bondsman- lawyer syndrome work. This “off with their head” attitude towards the drug problem isn't working in our country. We’re losing the real war in this country, against cocaine, heroin and other narcotics. What we need is education on the drug pro­ Hem, not a police slate where the little guy is put on the same pedestal with the big-time drug cartel creeps. Our civil rights must be practiced here at home, if we Americans expect our ideals of being free, to spread would wide. Russia, Eastern Europe, South Africa and maybe even Cuba are becoming free. America must find a non-violent, non-fascist solution to the drug problem, or be faced later with having to catch up with die rest of the world on the human rights issue. Michael Bond Middleville Roadside trash should be cleaned up To the Editor— I am concerned with the way Hastings is looking. For instance, just yesterday when I was driving down some of the main roads in Hastings, I saw most of the roads were covered with trash in the ditches. I strongly suggest all those who care take one day and make this a Hastings clean-up day. I think we should do this at least once a year. One reason we should clean up is because people who are coming to Hastings from dif­ ferent states and cities will think that we don’t care about the way we look. I also am concerned about Dibble Road that is by Southeastern, that their buses use. Last year Southeast Road was paved and it was still fair to drive on. I think we should have roads paved only if they need to be, and roads that need to be paved, pave them. A concerned citizen, Amanda Acheson 6th Grade, Hastings Post-graduation party help appreciated To the Editor— On behalf of the Steering Committee of PHHSSP (Parents Hastings High School Senior Party) we would like to express ap­ preciation to the citizens, businesses and pro­ fessional community for their support of the June 1 After-Graduation Party. It is only through contributions of money and gifts and the time and effort of numerous senior parents that we can provide a safe, funfilled, memorable evening for our graduates. We enthusiastically look forward to the night that this generosity will provide. Sincerely, Bill and Peggy Baxter, Chairmen Hastings Public Opinion... our grandchildren? Will we tell them we did not care? Whatever we tell them, if it is to matter, we must say it now. by our actions. Not everything is all that hard. If 100.000 people stopped Junk mail, they could save 150,000 trees every year. That is a tree and a half a year per person. This is part of one of the 50 things in the book about simple things you can do to save the earth. I bought the book "Save Our Planet,” 750 everyday ways you can help clean up the earth. All three books I have mentioned I got at a local book store, even the book "50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth.” One of the 50 tips is on composting and even a worm bed, great for the fisherman. The problems are the greenhouse effect, air pollution, ozone depletion, hazardous waste, acid rain, vanishing wildlife, ground water pollution, all that garbage. The solutions are saving energy and waler, saving the earth! The answer is the big glass collection hop­ per by the fire garage in Hastings for all that glass. And did you know Hastings Sanitary Service will recycle your oil? Just call to see what to do. That little part is for you to do. Check with the library and book store for information. Not anyone can do your little part, except you! Love our earth Billy L. Hoaglin, Jr. Hastings FINANCIAL fiaushsdby... Maik D. Christenson of Edward D. J ones & Co. Seven risks to the ownership of money Good investment ideas are everywhere — even ia Big Spring, Texas. That’s where Dan Wilkins has been helping people invest their money for nearly 25 yean. Aak Dan about the economy, and you’ll get down-home Texas logic you can take to the bank. "The economy changes,” Dan said, “but there’s always the same seven risks of owning money." The tint risk is lack of liquidity. You always need some ready cash for emergen­ cies. Money-market funds or interest-paying savings accounts can solve this risk. Your money is always available and it earns a little while it sits. Declining prices is another risk. No one likes «> see their investments lose value. Cer­ tificates of deposit are an excellent way to get a reasonable return without risk of principal. Sh«ering CD maturities may even make them safer. The biggest risk to money is inflation. Your only defense is to own something that out­ paces inflation. Traditionally, common slocks, equity mutual funds, and real estate have met this challenge. The other side of inflation is deflation. Although deflation is improbable, h’s not impoasMe. One way to minimize this risk is to own long-term bonds or government securities that protect today’s high interest and promise to keep it coming. Another money risk is taxes. Because no one seriously believes taxes will disappear, tax-free bonds offer a reasonable hedge. With these investments you can enjoy your income without sharing k with the government. Retirement plans, IRA* and deferred an­ nuities offer limited protection from taxes now, but eventually you'll have to pay. A real concern, particularly to those on a fixed income, is the lack of rising income. Im­ agine a 1990 lifestyle on a 1980 income. The only way to answer this risk is to own things that offer opportunities for more income. Dan like* high-grade utilities and mutual funds. He loves io tell about his favorite utility stock, whack provided about a 9 percent return in 1980 when he bought h. Thanks to increasing dividends and the increasing value of the Mock, the $10,000 invested in 1980 brings in about 14 percent today, based on the original The threat of any major change in society is always a financial risk. An economic depres­ sion or devaluation of the dollar can destroy yean of financial planning. Investors who might have put all their faith in the pesso at 12 io Che dollar would find they had virtually no buying power today. Precious metals or securities, as well as currencies of other coun­ tries, offer a possible hedge for such money risk. Finally, the psychological fear of having loo much invested in any one place can lead to sleepless nights. The rememdy is to diversify your investments. These seven risks of owning money m»kr a Si? w*5’*ler **>ey from New Yort. N.Y.. or Big Spring. Texm. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 40V. Amerltech 59V. Anheuser-Busch 3TI. Chrysler 15V. Clark Equipment 41V. CMS Energy 29V. Coca Cola 76V. Dow Chemical 61V. Exxon 45V. Family Dollar 12V. Ford 44V. General Motors 44V. Great Lakes Bancorp 15V. Hastings Mfg. 38V. IBM 108 JCPenney 63V. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 67V. K-mart 32V. Kellogg Company 62 McDonald's 30s/. Sears 35V. S.E. Mich. Gas 18*/. Spartan Motors 5'/. Upjohn 36'/. Gold 1370.25 Silver $5.04 Dow Jones 2668.92 Volume 150,000,000 Change + ’/> +v. +v. -V. + 1V. +v. +v. + v. +v. Correction In put articles oo Tony Miller, 1 Hastings High School senior who was named io the Top Ten and the Twin Valley All-Academic Team, his parents were incorrectly identified. Miller is the son of Harold and Connie Miller of6936 S Bedford Road, Hastings. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Coll us to have your advertising representative assist you with your marketing needs! Call94M051 Can the Pistons repeat their NBA crown? The Detroit PbtoM took their tint step in claiming a second straight NBA tide Tueaday by pniidtiag off Indiana for the third straight night. The Pbtom, who won the Ceatrel Division tide for the third year in a row, are considered aloug with the Los Angela Lakers the frontrunner* to grab the tide. Our question is whether the team will do k. Drvotod to Me totoretto of Barry Coutti, since IBM published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of JAd Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba President John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Vice President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young lEditon Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert 'Asmtont Editor/ Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder isportt Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 3 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour tstin Mmtgen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “Yeah, because they're “The Pistons will win it “Yes. because they “They'll go all the way “They’re gonna do it. “From what 1 hear awesome and they have because they go* the best have a good coaching They're a good team. 1 They've done it all season; they’re going to do it. I’m the best players.” players. There are so many good players on that staff. Chuck Daly is one can't say why, just that they’ve went this far.” more of a player than a ut the best there is.” they Vviii win it.” team.” watcher.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 3, 1990 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by— Esther Walton The last rural Barry County school A Banner newspaper account of 1967 told of the closing of the last rural school in Barry County. The Mayo School, located in Maple Grove Township, served students from both Maple Grove and Assyria townships. In July 1967 the members of the school district voted to consolidate with the Maple Valley School System. The Mayo School District in 1981 covered Che southeast Section of 27, a slim slice of southwest Section of 28, almost all of Sections 34 and 35 and a small slice of Section 33. In Assyria it covered a major part of Section 1, all of Section 2, half of Section 3 and a small fraction of Section 11. The exact district lines in 1967 were not located. Mrs. Josephine Mapes wrote the 1967 historical article for the Banner. Most of her information is repealed here, but names of the school children are omitted. The history of the Mayo School dated back to the fall of 1844, when Charles G. Baker and Daniel L. Talbot built the first frame school house in District No. 2 on Section 2 in Assyria Township. ‘'This was across the road from the present Mayo School," reported the 1967 Banner ar­ ticle. "The first school was known as the Baker School. O.B. Sheldon of Castleton taught the first school and Jane Farnsworth the fecood." In 1844, Assyria received a settler named Rogen who straight-way introduced himself as a Methodist Episcopal preacher and in the Baker schoolhome conducted public worship every Sunday. The first known school records date from 1865 when Cynthia Jane Foster was the teacher. The term started in November and ran for 17 weeks. The teacher received $85, or $1 a day. The next year, 1866, they had a spring term of 13 weeks, with Anna Marie Mulvaney as teacher, with P.M. Haywood, director. John Mayo was the moderator and C.G. Baker the school assessor. Miss Mulvaney received $39 for her 13 weeks. The same fall, Susan M. Brooks taught 13 weeks for $65. The next year, 1867, they did not have a spring term and in the fall of 1867 Jacob Hoff­ man director, hired Sophia Dimmer. There were 19 students enrolled. School officials were elected for only one term and school board elections were held every year. Nettie Briggs taught in 1868 for $1 per day for 13 weeks. Josephine A. Hoffman taught for the spring term of 1869, 12 weeks of school ending Mav 1. On Nov. 8, 1869, Ruth A. Hyde started the fall term as teacher with John Wilkinson, director, Kattie Matterson taught the spring term of 1870. In the fall of 1870, Arvilla Sackett was the teacher, Lucian B. Potter, director. In the notes of the annual school meeting, the motion was made and carried that the school house be repaired with new skills, siding, roof, floor sash paint and plaster. The job of repair, according to the Banner, "went to Charles Baker for $215." “A special meeting was called for the same fall for the purpose of changing the schoolhouse site. The motion lost. Order was drawn for repairing the school house, $215," continued the Butner article. "Evidently everything did not run smoothly and al the an­ nual meeting in September 1871, the director resigned and a meeting was called the next week. Eldridg Potter was elected director to fill the vacancy and Anderson McKimmey was elected moderator, John Mayo was school assessor..." At the annual meeting it was voted to raise $1.75 for the rent of the ground occupied by the schoolhouse. Neil Galushas was the teacher for 1872. The school boards for these small schools were very strict about their teachers' behavior. Some forbade teachers to dale, others forbade teachers to dance or play cards. The Mayo School was no exception. In the place reserved for remarks, con­ tinued the article, "By the director it was observed that one of the teachers failed to fulfill her part of the contract, her agreement not to dance during the school term. They finally comprised and she was marked as giv- Woodland News Galen and Shirley Kilmer took David and Alma Selby to the Grand ledge Eastern Star annual turkey dinner Sunday afternoon. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley also went to the same dinner as the guests of Catherine Lucas. Later in the afternoon, when the Quigleys and Lucas stopped by to pick up a take-out dinner, they learned nearly 400 people had enjoyed the meal at the Grand Ledge Masonic Temple and more than 50 take-outs had been sold. Woodland United Methodist Church will hold a mother-daughter banquet Saturday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church's mother-daughter banquet will be Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be "An Old Fashioned Day in May" and win feature fashions over the last 100 yean. The Rev. George and Nadine Speas spent parents’ weekend at Huntington College in In­ diana with their daughter, Beth, who is a freshman. In Pastor Speas’ absence, Clyde Richardson, a counselor at Gleabeigh Treat­ ment Center, Grand Rapids, spoke at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday morning service. Pastor Speas’ mother, the Rev. Doriene Demond, conducted the even­ ing service. Several Woodland area residents including the Rev. Ward Pierce did the annual 10-kikxneier Hunger Walk in Lake Odessa Sunday afternoon. Brad Fuller of Lake Odessa made the entire distance in a wheelchair. He was pushed part ofthe way by Rev. Pierce. Brad’s pledges amounted to more than $300. The Woodland Gospel Singers, a wellknown group composed of Bob Lowell of Hastings, Ken Geiger of Lake Odessa, Mike Manteller, Arlen Heise and Roger Buxton of Woodland, and Bernie Weeks of Nashvil!., presented a concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Gerry Bates will replace Mike Manteller when the group sings during June, July and August this year. Their guests were the Chapeltones. They are Beverly, Gerald and Cun Swartz of DeWitt and Tom Smith of Portland. Gerald f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES courttTt oorruM *695 by Catherine Lucas and Beverly Swartz have been singing gospel music for more than 30 yean and were in­ ducted into the Michigan Gospel Music Hall of Fame last year. Roger Buxton played a tinkling piece of music with bell tones on his electronic keyboard for the offertory. Many new books have been acquired for the Woodland Township Library during the first four months of the year. They include in a oon-fictiou category "All 1 Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum, “The Bird Feeder Book" by Donald and Lillian Stokes, and "The Path to Power, the Years of Lyndon Johnson," by Robert A. Caro. Large print fiction acquistions are "Rubber Legs and White Tail Hairs" by Patrick F. McManus, "God Game" by Andrew Greeley, “Land of Enchantment," “Low Country Liar," and "Giant of MesaBi" by Janet Dailey, and "The Gemini Contenders’' by Robert Ludhun. New fiction books in regular print are "The Answers Syndrome" by Mary Higgins Clark, "The Bad Place" By Dean Koontz, "California Gold" by John Jakes, "The Full Catastrophe" by David Carkeet, "The Cat Who Talked To Ghosts" by Lillian Jackson Braun, "Chili Dogs Always Bark Al Night" by Lewis Grizzard, "Harmful Intent" by Robin Cook, "The Minotaur" by Stephen Cbootz, "Daddy" by Danielle Steel, “Mas­ querade" By Janet Dailey, "Devices and Desires" by P.D. James, “Early From The Dance" by David Payne, “Foucault’s Pen­ dulum" by Umberto Eco, "Straight” by Dick Francis, "Hairdo" by Sarah Gilbert, "Oldest j’.og Confederate Widow Tells AU" By Allan Gurganus, "Journey" and "Carribean" by James A. Michener, "Poison," "Lullaby," and “Vespers" by Ed McBain, "The Night The Bear Ate Goombaw" by Patrick McManus, "Mystery” by Peter Straub, “Paint The Wind” by Cathy Cash Spellman, "A Vision of Light" By Judith Merkle Riley, "Stolen Blessings" by Lawrence Sanden, and "So Worthy My Love" by Kathleen Woodiwiss. Several new children’s books have been purchased, some which must be read in the library, and the two by Sarah Ferguson Wind­ sor, the Duchess of York, "Budgie, The Lit­ tle Helicopter” and "Budgie at Bendick's Point." IMMDMTE MNTURC *425 uma DCNTUME *395 PARTIAL DENTURE *425 -All tMlh ond malarial* u»»d mHt th* high standards sat by the American Dental Ass'n. "Our on premises lab provides individual * efficient service. ‘Free denture consultation * examination. (616) 455 0810 •l.D. Himebough DDS -D.D. White DDS •G. Moncewicz DDS 2330 44lh St., S.E., Grand Rapids sales Help WANTED 30 hours per week. Are you look­ ing for a fun job? Are you good with colors? Do you get along well with others? We have the job for you! Send letter or resume to: Ad#4«a c/o me Reminder P.O. BOX 188 Hastings, Ml 48088 ing general satisfaction. "In 1886, H.H. Winde taught the school and it was written in his contract that he was to deliver oral lectures, to pledge his name and honor to employ no profane language, use no intoxicating liquor or tobacco in any form and to receive the attentions of no lady." Anna Yourex taught both the spring and fall terms of 1873 with Sarah Mulvany teaching the spring of 1874. In that year, a small boy called Willie Potter entered the school. William W. Potter became a noted lawyer, Barry County Judge and Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan. Justice Potter was a scholar and a historian who wrote many books and articles on state and local history. Julia Madison taught 16 weeks in the fall of 1874 for the sum of S210. Ann Mulvany taught the spring term and Sarah Mulvany the fall of 1875. Anna Brooks taught the spring of 1876 and Hattie A. McCarthy taught the fall and spring terms of 1877. with W.S. Hecox director, John Mayo, moderator, and Joseph Waburton assessor. Mary Geer finished Hat­ tie McCarthy's spring term in 1877. Anna Cooper taught the fall term of 1877 with Mary McCarthy returning in 1878 for S3 per week and her board. In the annual meeting report, a motion was made that the school board build a new school house. The motion lost. Herbert Powers was the teacher in 1878 and Eunice E. Powers taught the spring term of 1879, while Agnes Powers taught the fall of 1880. At the annual meeting the motion was made and carried that the board purchase from Mrs. John Mayo and her heirs a site for the new school house for the sum of $85. Charles Baker was to build a fence around the lot for $24. In 1881, John Clever was the teacher. Il was decided to build a new school and John Wilkinson, Jacob Hoffman and Oris Mapes were appointed as a committee to draw up plans. A special meeting was called in December and (he contract was let to Charles Baker for $800 to be ready for the next school year (1882). This was named the Mayo School. In 1882, Lillian Briggs and Anna B. Brooks were the teachers. At a special meeting in Oc­ tober the old school was sold to John Wilkin­ son for S24. Also the stove and pipe were sold to turn for $2. The morion was made and carried to build two new outhouses to be let to the lowest bid­ der. John Wilkinson built the two for $55. They were to be finished before school started Nov. 10. Dottie M. Evans taught in 1882 and in 1883 Minnie Fruin taught with the provision writ­ ten in her contract that she was to stay at the school during the noon hour. She must have given satisfactory service because she taught the following fall for the eight weeks school. She was followed by Truman L. Parker. In the annual school meeting the motion was made and accepted that if any scholar did any damage to the school house, the parent of said child shall pay for the damages. In 1884, Truman L. Parker again taught. Mary E. Wilcox taught two terms in 1884. .948-8051 can to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. The Mayo School, the last eight-grade rural school in Barry County. This photo was taken in 1957 and Is Dart of the Charlton Park collection. A motion was made that year and carried to buy from Mrs. Mayo eight rods of land in proporation to the rest. In 1885, at the annual meeting, the motion was made and carried that the school year be graded and an order drawn for $7.50 for the same. Anna K. Beadle was the teacher that year. The following year, 1886, a morion was made to set out shade trees on the school grounds. This morion lost, but in the school orders of 1889 there is an order to Harry Mayo for $3.15 for setting trees. Also, Olive Mayo cleaned the school house nine times in succession for $2.50 each time. Pay for the school official was nominal. It was considered their public duty to serve, but these were the fees listed for their services in 1889: Director 50 cents to $1 for hiring the teacher, $1.50 for making out census list, making out reports and taking them to the clerks. They received $1 for going after the teacher and in one instance $1.50 for going to Woodland for a teacher. Minnie Frost taught in 1887, followed the Mme year by Claud Welton, Franc Sargeant and F.W. Fitzgerald. One hundred years ago William Thompson and E.W. Brown both taught in the spring. John Ketcham taught in the spring and fall terms of 1891. ketcham later, in 1899, was the County School Commissioner, and in 1912 he became the Master of the Michigan State Grange. In 1929, he ran for Congress and won by a big margin. He served honorably in Congress for 12 years. In 1936 OFFICE FOR RENT 1225 W. State St Super location next to McDonald’s. Ample paved parking, 1,000 sq. ft. 1-451-4349 945-3521 1-949-7510 Emtafa he became Commissioner of Insurance for Michigan. Ketcham died in 1941. The Mayo School started to hold reunions in 1928, inviting back old teachers and students. On Aug. 14, W.W. Potter was the guest speaker. Ketcham was also asked to In 1967 the annual Mayo School Reunion was held July 9, with a potluck dinner. Five of the older scholars were honored: Nettie Hoff­ man Jones, Hazel Olmstead Goltz, Ednal Mayo Herrick, Ira Hoffman and Lee Mapes. “For many years the little school districts the Maple Valley Diaries." Thus, the last rural school in the county dosed. Safety Specialist Wanted Immediate contract position available. Must have experience with OSHA, EPA and hazardous standards. Compensation commensurate with experience. Cott Kyi* *t... 949-9999 Oat of Ton Cott 1-9—-599-7X99 WISE MRSONNU stwvtcts IRC. 129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126, Hastings, Ml 49058 One Price Fits All Monday* (Daye) TimOv, WadaaaAay, Thmda* (Day*) Public Affairs Assistant FULL-TIME Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings. Michigan, has an immediate opening for a full time Public Af­ fairs Assistant. Centrally located between the four larger cities of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Lansing, Hastings enjoys the benefits of a country atmosphere, but is not Isolated from col­ leges and cultural activities associated with these metropolitan areas. This position provides a variety of support and in­ dependent functions for the Hospital, Public Affairs Department, Pennock Foundation, and other Hospital-related groups external to the Hospital. Candidate must be a high school graduate. Two years of business college or experience in a hospital desirable. Must be creative, dependable, able to assume responsibilities, exercise good judgement in dealing with people, and possess good written and verbal communication abilities. Must also be able to function independently with minimal supervision and to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Can­ didate must be able to learn and use computer systems (IBM and Macintosh) — PC experience a plus. Pennock Hospital offers a competitive salary and a full Flexible Benefits Program. Please submit Jean Malcolm lost 244 lbs. Patricia Johnson lost 60 lbs. »35 Per Week Registration Fee for New Members Only PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street _________ Hastings. Ml 490SS ; | BmdaBunUhttlSlbi. No matter how much you have to lose, there’s never been a better time to try Diet Center. Because we’ve just reduced the cost of reducing. Now you can learn how to lose weight safely and naturally, without feeling hungry or deprived. And we ll teach you how to keep the weight off. Make a commitment to yourself today. Get serious, call Diet Center. HASTINGS • SOUTH BEDFORD HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Later by Appointment • Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 Noon cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department JmJwtgerlog75 Ibi. 948-4033 Diet Center 71w ttiitfn-loss professionals' ,F Wright loss and speed of loss will vary with individual. C (mmvi |)k-i C enter Inc. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 3, 1990 Elwood “Mike”Slocum DELTON - Elwood M. »• like" Slocum, 65, of 46 Nadell, Wilkinson Lake, Delton passed away Wednesday, April 25,1990 at Wilkinson Lake. Forrest L. Johnson HASTINGS - Forrest L. Johnson. 82 of 406 W. Woodlawn, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, April 26, 1990 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mr. Johnson was bom on February 10,1908 in Greenville, the son of Duran and Mae (Abbey) Johnson. He was raised in Belding and attended school there, graduating in 1925 from Belding High School. He went on to attend Ferris Institute. He was married to Hazel M. Seastrom on February 22,1930. Came to Hastings in 1931. Owned and operated a coal business until 1933. He then owned and operated an automobile dealership until returning to Belding in 1941. Was then engaged in farming and started rais­ ing and racing harness horses which he did for many years and was well known as a horseman. He returned to Hastings in 1946 and operated the Forrest Johnson Automobile Dealership until 1949. He then owned and operated an amusement business for a number of years, before becoming associated with the Drew Amusement Company out of Georgia until his retirement a few years ago. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men’s, long time former secretary of the Barry County Fair Board and former member of the U.S. Trotting Association. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Hazel; daughters, Mrs. Allen (Janet) Foreman of Battle Creek, Mrs. John (Judy) McLean of Hastings; six grandchildren; a sister, Bertha Tufts of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by a granddaugh­ ter, Amy McLean; four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, April 30 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Rena R. Babcock HASTINGS Rena R. Babcock, 77 of 801 E. Madison St., Hastings passed away Wednesday. April 25, 1990 at Blodgett Medcial Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Babcock was born on July 6, 1912 in Ithaca, the daughter of Landis and Mildred (Allen) Haas. She graduated from Ithaca High in 1931. She was married to Lynn A. Martin and Burr Elliott, both marriages ended in divorce. She then married Carlton Babcock in 1961. He preceded her in death in 1971. She moved to Hastings in 1946 where she owned and oper­ ated the Old Home Restaurant on E. State St. until 1957. She purchased the Court Street Grill, owned and operated from 1957 to 1983. Mrs. Babcock is survived by two sons, Donald L. Martin of Hastings and Duane Martin of Eaton Rapids; a daughter, Ardith (Joann) Newsome of Hastings; step daughter, Sally Bisnett of San Antonio, Texas; 13 grand­ children; 24 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; one step grandson; three step great grandchildren; three sisters, Nita Simmons of Las Vegas, Nevada, Patricia Ward of Washington and Mary Henry of Santa Rosa, California; three brothers, Landis Haas of Yuma, Arizona, Levi Haas of Sacremento, California and Perry Hau of Breckinridge. She was also preceded in death one brother and sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. James Carey officiating. Burial was at the North Stan- Cemetery­ Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 6 - 1:45. Church School (all age*): 10:00, Holy Communion, 6:00 Youth Group. Tfemday, May 3 - 6:30 Choir School; 7:30 Sr. Choir, 8:00 AA. Friday. May 4 5:00 Wedding Rehearsal Saturday. May 5 -9J0 Conf. I; 12:30 Waddu« Pica; 2:00 Wedding; 6:00 NA. Monday, May 7 - 6.00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday. May 8 - 9:30 Wordwatchm. noon • Love Bd.; 4:00 Acolyte Training, 7:00 Adventurers. Wednesday, May 9 1:00-4:00 Organ study. FIBST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ tian experience makes you a honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elwood M. "Mike” Slocum Memorial Fund. Linda R. Thompson Sarah Marie Isham HASTINGS - Sarah Marie Isham. 91 of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area Mr. Slocum was born on October 11,1924 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Elwood and Lulu (Garrison) Slocum. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army from April 1944 until November 1945. He was married to Helen I. Davis on Septem­ ber 25, 1946. They lived on Yecklcy Road near Hastings for 40 years before moving to Wilkin­ son Lake July, 1989. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings fa- 29 years, retiring in 1979. His previous employment was with Goodyear Brother’s in Hastings. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628, American Legion Post #45 in Hastings, Delton V.F.W. Post #422, Hastings and Woodland Eagles and the Legion of the Moose #108. Mr. Slocum is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Don Slocum of Louisville, Kentucky and Dan Slocum of Hastings; a daughter, Barbara Hughes of Hastings; four grandchil­ dren, Raymond, Michael, Anne and Wendi; two step grandchildren, Brian and Brad; four sisters, Helen Burr, Anna Rainwater, Doris Naylor, all of Hastings and Avis Simless of Otsego; three brothers, William Slocum of Lake Placid, Florida, Glenn Slocum and Gaylord Slocum, both of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Kenneth and Marvin Slocum. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery with full military PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Heating*. Michigan, G. Kent KcUcr. Panor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Chrbtian Ed. Sunday, April 29 9:30 and 11:00 Wonhip Service*. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 aervice over WBCH-AM aad FM. 9:30; 9:30-10:50 Church School Chuc* for all ages; 10:30, 4:00 Jnaior High Youth FcUowthji; 6:00 Senior High Youth Feflowihip. Monday, April 30 - 7:30 Chrwtun Education Com- 9:30 Circle t, at the home of Roee Marie Dillingham; 1:00. Circle 3. at the home of Marjorie Barcroft; 1:30. Circle 4, al the home of Pcari Sam; 7:30, Circle 5. at the hone of Hriaa Kader. 7:30, Circle 6. at ta home of Dorothy Wolfe; 7:30 10:45 a.m. WoriMip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowihip Wonhip; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HUT BAFTIST CHUBCF, 309 E. Woodlawn. Haadw*. Michigaa 946-1004 Kenneth W. Gamer HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Tune; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nuncry for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. vices: Suaday School 9:45 a.m., Moraiag Wonhip 11:00 a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. FwiUy Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thro S, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adah BMc Smdy aad Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Kiag* Kid* (Chiiden'a Choir). Sunday morning aervice broadcast WBCH. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 80S S. Jefferaoo. Father Leon PoM. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mauc* 1:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. 1302 S. Hanorer. Phone 949-2236. CHURCH, Halting*. 945-9429. Suve Hill, Yoath Study aad Prayer taaatiag 7 p.m.; CYQ (Grade K thru 9th) 6:45 p.m. Ntmety provided for all rarrica*. Other active organisations: Weateyna Maa, Woama'a Mia- tioml, Adah Fellowship Group, Youag Miarioaaty Worker* Bead. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Sarrica provided. 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or JJ. BF («n 6-12); Yoafe Mfetetria* or 600 hwtil Rd. Paator Kcria Eady. 945-3219. Suaday School 9:45; Family Hoar at 6:00. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATWXJC CHUDCH OS IK diocese or the Father Ttoma* B. Wirfe, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving. Mirtdgra. Phoaa 795-2370. Sun­ day Mm* 11:00 a. m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAil PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hosting* and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY tt HmIIm*. tec. Insurance for your Ute. Homo. Bu*ine»* and Car WREN FUNERAL HOME Hatting* FLEXFA* MCORFORATEO of Hasting* Delton Atm CEDAR CUBE BBLB, Cedar Creek Rd., 6 mi. S., Paaaor Brent Brenham. Phone 623-2263. S«day School a* 10:00 a.m; Wonhip 11.-00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Atm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, NathviUe . Father Leon Pohl. Pnaaor. A tnimion of St. Roae Catholic Church, Haatiags. Sator day Mau 6:30 p.m. Sunday Maas 9:30 a.m. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1953 N. Woodway • Hosting* BOSLEY FHARMACY "Prescription*" -110$. Jefferson ■ 945-3439 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hotting*. Michigan HASTINGS n*ER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook «d. — Hotting*. Michigan ______________________ _______________________ J Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. ■*nSrid Unhed Methadtot Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church.............................. 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Church.............................. 10:30 a.m. SHELBYVILLE - Linda R. Thompson, 46 of 11985 Marsh Road, Shelbyville and former­ ly of Hastings passed away Saturday, April 28, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Thompson was born January 15,1944 in Hastings, daughter of George and Mildred (Curtis) Waldron. She was raised in Hastings and attended the Hastings Schools. She was a member of the Third Reformed Church of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Country Club. Mrs. Thompson is survived by a son, Kurt Thompson of Kentwood; two daughters, Kara Blank of Kentwood and Karla Berry of Plain­ well; two stepsons, Lance Thompson ofChica- ‘ go aad Gary Davis of West Germany; husband, Brace Thompson of Kalamazoo; parents, George and Mildred Waldron of Hastings; two sisters, Trudy Waldron ofCalifornia and Geor­ gia Bonner of Wyoming; a brother, LeRoy Waldron of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2 at The Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo with Reverend Ronald Beyer and Reverend Donald Jansma officiating, t Burial was at the Woodland Memorial Park ? Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. George J. Johnson LAKE ODESSA - George J. Johnson, 65 of 1211 Jordan Lake Street, Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, April 26,1990 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Johnson was bom on August 11,1924 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bernard and Lila (Bevins) Johnson. He graduated from Godwin High School. He was married to Mary McKinney on June 2, 1979 in Lake Odessa. He owned and oper­ ated his own TV Repair Shop in Lake Odessa. He wu a veteran ofWorld War II and member of the VFW Post #4461 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Mary; four sons, George Johnson, Jr. of Lake Odessa, James Johnson of Grand Rapids, Robert John­ son of Ionia and Thomas Johnson of Pottervil­ le; one daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Debra) Salo of Ionia; 32 grandchildren; his father, Bernard Johnson of Florida; four brothers, Ernest John­ son of Georgia, Clarence Johnson of Florida, Liny Johnson of Lake Odessa and Jerry John­ son of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Moe of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth in 1957 and Allyn in 1985. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Pastor Zeke Peters officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Edith A. McAllister LANSING - Edith A. McAllister, 61 of Lansing passed away Friday, April 27, 1990 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig disease. She was born on April 22, 1929 in Bane, Vermont She graduated from Vergennes High School in 1947 and obtained her R.N. diploma from Mary Fletcher Hospital in October, 1950. She served in the United States Air Force as a nurse, and while in the service, she married John Klein McAllister, who preceded her in death March, 1983. She later specialized in geriatric nursing, becoming a Nursing Home Director for Provin­ cial House, Hastings. She worked for the Michigan Department of Public Health. She retired from the State ofMichigan May 1,1986 after 13 years of service. Mrs. McAllister is survived by two daught­ ers, Cheryl and Judy McAllister, both of Lans­ ing; a son, Gary McAllister, of Mesa, Arizona; mother, Marjorie Griffith of Vermont; two brothers, Glenn Griffith of Lansing and Phillip Griffith of Florida; a sister, Phyllis Griffith of Lansing; grandchildren, Mark, Derek and Jennifer; many nieces and nephews. Religious services were conducted by the Rev. Sidney A. Short of Central United Methodist Church. Burial took place in Vermont. Memorial contributions may be made to the A.L.S. Foundation, in care of the family. Study says Pennock costs less by Kathleen Scott Staff Writer Before you grumble over your next medical bill, think twice. Chances are residents in the central, cast and northern part of the state are paying up to 43 percent more for hospital care. That figure comes from the a report releas­ ed last week by the Center for Health Affairs. The study, "A Review of Hospitals' Price and Performance in West Michigan," was con­ ducted for the first time to compare health costs in West Michigan with those in other parts of the state and country. Some of the key findings were: • West Michigan’s 1988 hospital expense per person was 43 percent lower than the statewide average. • Hospital expense per admission was 28 percent lower. • The western portion of the state contin­ ued to out-perform the rest of Michigan in terms of overall death rate—5 percent lower — and infant mortality rate — 17 percent lower. Thomas Kaufman, director of public affairs at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, said the re­ port comes as no surprise to officials at that facility. "It just confirms what we knew in the past. This was done scientifically. Now in­ dustries can see that this was done scientifi­ cally and believe the study," said Kaufman. "They tried to make it an apples-to-spples comparison.” Projections show West Michigan as the fastest growing area of the state in the next five years. Health care cosa are a major con­ sideration for employers who are relocating or expanding operations at another site, noted Kaufman. The study was done show the eco­ nomic advantages in order to draw more in­ dustry to the region. No one factor can account for the lower costs oo the west side of the state, he said. But at least put of the reason is that physi­ cians here have much more conservative fees than elsewhere in state, said Kaufman. Harry L. Wood Jr. IONIA - Harry L. Wood, Jr., 65 of Ionia, passed away Saturday, April 28, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Wood was born May 19, 1924 in Cheboygan, the son of Hany and Florence Wood. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. He was married to Loeta. Mr. Wood was employed at Railway Express for 18 years and was an Express Agent for the last nine of the 18 years. He was a correction officer at Michigan Training Unit (MTU) in Ionia for 25 years, retiring April 1, 1987. He was a member of the 2nd Marine Divi­ sion Association, active in the Marine Corp, for 3'A years, saw action at Tarawa and wv wounded on Saipan. Also was with the assault landing on Tinian Island. Mr. wood, Jr. is survived by one son, James Harry Wood of Ionia; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sue) Femholz of Portland, Ms. Brenda Hecht of Ionia, Mrs. James (Barbara) Jones of Daytona Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1 at Cook Funeral Home, Ionia with Chaplain Bob Carpenter of United States Navy Reserve officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. ' Memorial contributions may be made to Lou Gehrig disease. Kalamazoo County was omitted from the study. Medical costs there are high, he said. Had that county been included the results would have been skewed. While region-to-region comparisons are valid, comparisons between hospitals cannot be accurately made, added Kaufman. But if Pennock were pitted against other hospitals its size in the stale, it would prob­ ably rank near the top, at a time when some smaller facilities are threatened with being closed. "Of smaller hospitals our size, I'd say we’re probably within the top 10 percent finan­ cially, as far as doing well," said Kaufman. "That’s not the same for i large number of hospitals our size throughout Michigan. We re not just surviving, we re thriving, and we anticipate continuing to do this. "One big factor is community support If the community didn’t support us, we wouldn’t be here. That’s very important" Other findings in the study were: * Although West Michigan his 16 percent of the state's population and Grand Rapids is the fastest growing metropolitan statistical area in the state, West Michigan accounted for only 12 percent of the requests for hospi­ tal capita) projects in 1987. This continues a decade-long trend of relatively small capital requests compared to the rest of the state * Hospital capital cost per person in 1987 was 28 percent lower than the statewide aver­ age * The 1988 hospital admissions rate for every 1,000 residents wu 21 percent lower in West Michigan than in the state as a whole. * Average length of stay was 22 percent lower. * The number of days of care per 1,000 population was 38 perceK lower. Analysis of date from 1985 through 1988 ' indicates that, not only have West Michigaa hospitals historically performed at a level that exceeds the statewide average, but also the gap between the two is growing. * Between 1985 and 1988, the admission rate and hospital days per 1,000 population dropped more in West Michigan than in the state as a whole. * Even though the average length of stay increased statewide between 1985 and 1988, it remained level in West Michigan. * Although expense per person and ex­ pense per admission increased in West Michigan, the rate of increase was much smaller than in the state as a whole. Recent years have brought about dramatic changes in the way health care services are delivered and financed. Among the major modifications of the past decade have been the following: * Payment mechanisms for Medicare and other payors has changed from a charge-based or cost-based system to a flat rale or fixed fee system. This means there is no guarantee that insurance paymenu to hospitals will cover the costs of providing care for individ­ ual patients. * The gap between the cost of treating Medicaid patients and the paymenu received by hospitals for that treatment continues to grow. In order to remain financially viable, many hospitals have been forced to ixrease their rates to commercial payors to cover this shortfall * Competition for patterns has greatly in­ creased among providers. * Health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations have emerged as major players in the payment and delivery arenas. * Medical liability looms as an increas­ ingly ominous factor as dollar amounts awarded grow. Providers must build increased premiums into their charge structures to covct these additional costs. Burglary suspects nabbed after teller reads story by Jeff Knczmnrciyk SiaffWriier MIDDLEVILLE - h could have been the perfect crime, or at least a successfill one. But two men are facing burglary charges after bank tellers connected two customers and a large bag of change with the theft of several thousand dollars from Great Lakes Car Wash in Hastings. Brian McGavin, 18, of Caledonia, and Clinton Corbeti, 17, of Qariuville, were ar­ rested Saturday at Hastings City Bank in Middleville when they tried to turn in $629 in quarters for currency. Two days earlier, tellers at ths bank zpajla story in the Hastings Banner about the April 21 burglary at the car wash. Burglars used a duplicate key to enter the storage area of the busineas at 81S W. Stale St., according to Hastings Police. The suspeett picked up a second set of keys inside and opened the coin operated wash beys and vacuum machines. The burglars also stole two large begs of currency and coins left inside the storage dhed. Last Thursday two men entered the Hast­ ings City Bank in Caledonia with a large amount of change. Because the branch office does not have an automatic coin counter, they were asked to go to the Middleville of­ fice. The suspects cashed a large amount of coins at the Middleville branch and left "We were suspicious, but he wu right above board about it." said teller Linda Rose. Later that day, tellers read the stay in the Banner about the Great Lakes burglpy and realized the suspects could be connected to the crime. Bank employees reviewed hidden video tapes and audied the suspect's appear­ ance. When the two men walked into the Mid­ dleville office on Saturday with the same white bag fall of change, the tellers were ready. Teller Kathy Cooley Mailed the suspects while Rone called Middleville Police. "We were going to run the coin counter several times, pretending it wasn't working," Rone said. "As it turned out, we didn't ret it back to zero the first time, no we had to ran it again anyway." Middleville Patrolman Andy Frantz arrived at the bank and talked with McGavin and Corbeil. "He got them to admit the quarters came from the car wash in Hastings," said Hast­ ings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. Authorities have recovered $3,469 in change and currency. Some of the money al­ ready had been ^ent, Leedy uid. Sm BURGLARY. Pag* 14 Hazel E McCaul CALEDWIA - Hazel E. McCaul. 84. passed away Sunday. April 22. 1990 at her residence. Mrs. McCaul was a lifelong school teacher (41 years), she taught at Moe, Freeport and retired in 1966 from the Caledonia School System. Mrs. McCaul is survived by five nephews, Leo Colburn and Howard Colburn, both of Middleville, Glenn Colburn, Claude and Leon Colburn, all of Caledonia, one niece, Mrs. Beatrice Taylor of Lowell, and very dear friends, Clarke Springer and Loretta Clark both of Caledonia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville, with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmalee United Methodist Church. Lula J. Williams BATTLE CREEK - Lula J. Williams, 65 of 23949 Bedford Rd., Battle Creek passed away Thursday, April 26, 1990 at TenderCare of Hastings. Mrs. Williams was bora on September 21, 1924 in Evensville, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert and Stella (Thurman) Henderson. She was raised in the Evensville area and attended school there. She came to Battle Creek in 1944. She was married to Fred Williams on April 17, 1944. She was employed at the Weston Biscuit Company, and as a seamstress at Nelson’s Cleaners & Walker’s One Hour Maninizing in Battle Creek, retiring in 1983. Mrs. Williams is survived by daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Munn of Freeport; son and wife, Don and Joyce Williams of Hastings and son, Fred Williams, Jr. of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; five sisters, Lena Smith and Beulah Rothwell both of Battle Creek, Eula Hall of California, Elsie Henderson of Evens­ ville, Tennessee and Virginia McBride of South Carolina; one brother, Ed Henderson of Dayton, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Williams on April 9,1990; a daughter, Patricia A. Williams in November, 1972 and a brother, J.U. Henderson July, 1985. Funeral services were held Monday, April 30 at the Wrr« Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. James Vandewaker officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Prosecutors office has new assistant by Jeff Kncxmarciyk Sk^Wrilar Sometimes things just seem to wok out When Dave Gilbert studied criminal justice in college, he planned on going into law en­ forcement u a career. "I wanted to be a police officer," he laid. "I graduated in 1983, and they weren’t hiring police officers." "I hid to do something, so I went to law school." Although he doesn't cany a gun or a badge, Gilbert is working in law enforcement u an attorney in the Bany County Prosecutor's of­ fice. Gilbert replaces assistant procecuta Brien Fbrtino, who left the office in February to take a similar post in Eaton County. A 1988 graduate of Thomu Cooley Law School, Gilbert worked in private practice at Bevins and Associates in Lansing after gradu­ ation. In addition to criminal defense, divorce and civil cases, Gilbert wu active in the firm's specially - special education law. "Every handicapped child has a right u> an adequate education," he uid. "You can roe a school district to get the education. It’s pretty important to the kids." But his interest in criminal law led Gilbert to the Bany County Prosecutor's office. "The whole idea of becoming a lawyer fa me wu to become a prosecutor," he uid. "I really enjoy this kind of practice." Working as a prosecutor is different from criminal defense and civil law, Gilbert uid. The hours are longer, but the work moves faster. "I do more work now than I did in private practice," he uid. "But it is not as stressful, and it is definitely not u frustrating." Civil cases in court can take years before coming to trial, which is hard on the client and the attorney, Gilbert said. "The have to wail for the remedy up to two years fix trial," he uid. "And then they could lose and not get it." With criminal law, however, it is easier to Dave Gilbert see the light at the end of the tunnel. "1 can usually tell from a (police) report which way it is going to go," he said. Since joining the office one month ago, Gilbert has handled child support matters, ju­ venile cases and had a few jury trial in district court He hopes to work with felony cases in cir­ cuit court in the future. A native of Albany, New York, Gilbert moved to Michigaa as a teenager and was graduated from DeWitt High School. He at­ tended Michigan State University and was graduated in 1983. Gilbert said he enjoys waking in Barry County and may move here soon from Lans­ ing. "It's a nice county. It’s quiet and pretty," he said. "They people here are nice." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 3, 1990 — Page 7 Third marking period honor roll Hastings Middle School scholars announced Honor Roll for 3rd Marking Period Ended March 30, 1990 Cases to celebrate 25th anniversary Mulder-Chambers plan Oct. 6 wedding A 25th anniversary open house will be held Sunday, May 6. to honor Gerald and Carolyn Case of 1885 East Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Cake and ice cream will be served from 2 lo 7 Mrs. Cheryl L. Mulder of Ionia and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Mulder of Cadillac an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, MarUou, to Christopher A. Chambers, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers of Wayland. The future bride is a graduate of Davenport College, The future groom is a graduate of Ihornappie-KeUogg High School. An Oct. 6, 1990, wedding is planned. p.m. The open house will be hosted by the cou­ ple's children. Tim and Tammy Case of Hastings, Mark and Deanna Case of Hastings. Dan and Tamie Case of East Lansing, and Becky and Rob Roush of Grand Rapids. 8th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Michael Shade, *Lori Me Keough, ‘Jason Bayne, *Nicole CookJin, ‘Kariana Cullen. ‘Brandi Eye, ‘Luke Haywood. ‘Scott Krueger, ■Kathryn Larkin. Tracy Reynolds, Mike Baker, Matt Johnston, Theresa Kelly, Jen­ nifer Larabee, Gary Saninocencio, Alyce Zimmerman, Sam Torode, Rachel Brighton. Jeanna Willard, Aaron Rankin, Nathan Dunn. Shellie Schantz, Katie Murphy, James Mer­ rick, Tia Ward, Diane Bell, Kelly Eggers, Dana Ferris, Shawn Hawthorne. Jason Kaiser, Jeremy Strouse, Jennifer Vanarran. Sarah Thomas, Man Cassell. Eugene Haas. Jennifer Head. Sarah Johnston, Jennifer Scharping, Julianna Solmes, Chris Young. Ben Moskalik, Travis Williams, Ryan McAlvey, Christy VanOoy, Kim Brandt. Amy Haight, Carrie Jones. Honor 3.10 to 3.49 - Gordon Shaw, Lori Vaughan, Stephanie Simpson. Chris Alkema, Joe Bender, Martha Billmeyer, Man Christy, Courtney Girrbach, Charles Harvath, John Huber, Loma Kilmer, Katie Parker, T.J. Todd, Sarah Czinder, Jon Lester, Eric Haines, David Hammond, Chris Hill, Tracy Moore, Chris Stafford, Tom Nitzsche, Jon Hawkins. Erin Homing, Karyn Rose, Hottie Ramsey, Jennifer Pierce, Pete Smith, Steven Palmer, Arloa Raffler, Ben Robbe, Jason Brown, Michelle Endres. Jennifer Herald, Sara Kenfield. Rcnac Apsey, Andy Cove. Brandi Lydy. Dan James. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Ed Ryan, Stephanie Smith, Kevin Potter, Elaine Allen, Brenda Dickenson, Nicole Eliege. Jessica Hester, Sarah Jarman. Brandy Komondy, Jeremy Koons, Matt Lord. 7th Grade High Honor* 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Melissa Schreiner, ‘Jason Beeler, ‘Marie DeWitt. ’Rachel Griffin, ‘Amanda Jennings. Andrea Wilbur, Angela Frain, Danielle Gole, Alex Zbiciak, Derek Chandler, Danielle Dipen, Dan Sherry, Becky Anderson, Clarissa Bowman, Michelle Gole, Mark Kaiser. Josh Hanford, Christin Osscnheimer, Mindy Schaubel, Tom Sorenson. Cam Giles, Aman­ da Morgan, Kim Hoxworth, Kari Yoder, Todd Thunder, Brenda Brooks, Charity Cruttenden, Gretchen Golnek, Sarah McKeough. Amy Smith. Molly Arnold, Jennifer Boniface, Clay Edger, Sabrira Haywood, Jeremy Kelly. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Becky Zombor, Eric Sorenson, Chris Mayo, Tara Hill, Michelle Lancaster, Mike Toburen, Jeremy Allerding, Brice Arentz, Alison Loftus, Emily Cassell. Faith Davis, Sarah Dean, Justin Reid, Jen­ nifer King, Danyell Tbormcn, Russ Aiderson, Shannon Bennett, Rob Fenstemaker, Holly Miller, Mike Wilson, Jennifer Warren, Danielle Oliver, Lynnette Smith, Amy Mer­ ritt, Erin Parker, Dennis Count, Scott McKelvey, Joe James. Laura Koons, Sherry Auger, Jason Bradley, Tony Norris, Marc Jarvis. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Amy WHzel, Bonnie Tilley, Mau Womack. Denny Walden, Nicole Wood. Brad Balderson, Stacey Ballard. Kathy Bel). Brian Bennett, James Borton, Mark Bowman, Man Brown. Cal Casey, Justin Slocum, Aaron Gregory. Chastity Holtz, Amber Shattuck. Carl Olson, Scott Long, Nick Lewis. 6th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Ronny Barnes, ‘Richard Blain. ‘Brad Miller. ‘Chad Greenfield, ‘Aaron Schantz. ‘Eleanore Schroeder, Kathryn Brandt, Laura Naylor. Corey Dale. Kerith Sherwood. Anzgela Lyons, Dan Soelberg, Robin Acker, Katie Barch, Kelly Bellgraph, Jaime Brookmeyer, Sara Casarez, Damian DeGoa, Lisa Reynolds. Renae Gutchess, Russ Solmes, Sarah McKinney, Sharyn Kauffman. Christina Gutheridge, Andy Hubbard, Nicole Kannes, Chad Keizer, Cam Park, Staci Simp­ son, Anthony Bolthouse, Jami Scobey, Jason Rose, Allyssa Dixon, Jennifer Wekher. Man Styf, Richard Haire, Mike Scormes, Amanda Acheson, Joyelle Endres, Roy Jordan, Man Birman, Robert Redburn, Jill Clement, Brian Eggers. Carrie Varney, Carrie Gasper, Rachel Ann Ray and Timothy Marc Lubitz exchanged wedding vows. Jan. 27 at the First Congregational Church in Lowell. The Rev. David Hodges officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Clifford and Sylvia Ray of Lake Odessa. The groom is the son of Erv Lubitz of Sunfield and Carole Hildreth of Hastings. Matron of honor was Elizabeth Alexander. Rosemary Dittmer was bridesmaid and Stacey Alexander flower girl. Tad Lubitz was best man, with Jim Carr groomsman, and Mitchell Alexander nngbearer. Ushers were Daniel Ray and Howard Alexander. An evening reception was held at Dari’s in Alto, following the ceremony. The bride and groom are both 1987 graduates of Lakewood High School. After a honeymoon in Chicago, the couple is now residing in Wyoming, Mich. Knefelkamp-Falk plan May 12 wedding On the 12th day of May, 1990, Kelly Ann Knrfrlkamp of Houlton, Wis., and Jay Gregory Falk of North Branch, Mich., will deciare their love for one another by reciting the vows of marriage at St. Michael's Church in Stillwater, Minn. Kelly is a certified ophthalmic technologist and is employed by Thornapple Ophthamotogy. Jay is employed at the Kent County international Airport. STATE 88 MKNMAN Default hoe occurred in the conditions of a rnorpgo mode by Boger A. Kovom and Tania I. Plymouth Mortgogo Company, Inc., a Local Penny’s manager wins Chairman’s Award They contributed meaningfully to our com­ pany’s excellent results in 1989,’’ the chair­ man said. The Hastings store finished the year ranked in the top third of JCPenny's 1,330 depart­ ment stores nationwide, measured in terms of sales and profit productivity per square foot of store space. Witker and other winners were recognized at a series of award-dinners throughout the United States. An open house will be held for the 90th bir­ thday of Clara Malcolm. h will be held at the Welcome Comers Church May 6 from 2 tn 4 p.m. She will be glad to see friends and relatives. No gifts, please. Arthur Haywood turns 90 May 2 Jaw 4 from Treasurer Elsie Sage, 904 W. Walnut St., Hastings 49058 or call 945-4362; front WBCH; Bosley Pharmacy; or Hastings City Bank. Many individual classes will meet prior to the banquet (the 50th reunion in the library at 3 p.m., for example). For more information contact President Don Reid, 945-9835, Elsie Sage M 945-4362. Special recognition this year will be given to the classes of 1940, 1965 and 1980. (5/17) TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 21. 1990 at )O:» a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richord H. Shaw Judge of Probata, a hearing North Jefferson, Hostings, Michigan and who died Creditors oi the deceased are notilod that all claims against the estato will be forever barred (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dole of publication of this notice. Notice DATED: April IB, 1990 MKA, MCYEBS, BECKETT 6 JONES Attorneys for Aooignoo 200 Ottawa N.W.. SuHe 700 (5/24) (616) 499-3300 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS 6 McPHUUPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Mi 49056 616/949*9596 Milton Buehler 6651 Buehler Road Freeport, Ml 49323 — Benefit — Spring Art Show is Saturday Basket weavers to pen and ink artists will be participating in Saturday's fifth annual Spring Art Show, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 4 larger facility this year, in the west gym m the Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Geranium Sale & £ Grand. Indoor space will be doubled at the new location, said a chamber official. Booths will include pottery, folk art, decorative rubber stamps, weather vanes, toys, dried and silk flowers, duck carvers, wreaths, handmade lampshades and more. EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. SUNBURST MEMORIALS' WM J. EASTMAN Work Crew. He lives at 411 E. Green St.. Hastings. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hasting* BANNER OHtB-tvell havean advertising nrMKatK ease*you nithyar message 2049 £. Quimby («I6I MS-3541 SECRETARY WANTED Sivits-Golyar united in Marriage Theresa Mae Sivils and William Allan Golyar were joined in marriage on April 21, 1990, at the Watson Country Chapel in Allegan. Mich., by the Rev. Cecil Werner. Part-time Position • Work Mondays. Only CoU Kyta at... MB-MB* Oat of Town Coll l^M-524-729« May 19 • 11 am-7 pm Grace Lutheran Church 129 E. State St.. P.O. Bo« 126 Hastings, Ml 49058 E 230 E. North, Hasting* 0t8ar by May 8 • Daya 84888M Evantoga 846*8884 Sponsored by the AAL Branch 4885 BENEFIT • BENEFIT • BENEFIT • BENEFIT ' ADVERTISEMENT — FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan, will receive blds at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 10, 1990, for furnishing the following equipment: Two (2) 1990 V> Ton Pickups HELP WANTED CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Busy spot for sharp professional. Sales oriented position with variety. If you have excellent secretarial skills and enjoy public contact, submit resume to ... Offered for trade: One (1) 1M1 F100, Vi Ton Pickup, «2 .WISE E Larry Vroman Family *2.00 Each *0>n>wy Data Sat., for tha featuring ... He was bom in Barry County and has lived here all his life. He retired from the City (5/3) BENEFIT • BENEFIT • BENEFIT • BENEFIT • Farfree Mp and import call Arthur Haywood will be 90 years old May CemploM Med ln this Court. THOMAS S. EVELAND Circuit Court Judge Estato of ARLOA C. MJBGHDUFF. Social Security Number 366*03-2466. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Local Alumni Banquet plans being finalized Clara Malcolm to mark 90 years Bebert L. Dyingion, (P27621) Attorney for Hotorttff Michigan, and we described a* follows: Secttori 33, Town 2 North. Bongo 9 West, tteecribed The Hastings High School Alumni Board net Sunday, April 29, at the home of Maurice and PM Greenfield in Hastings, to complete preparations for the 103rd Hastings High School Alumni Banquet at the Hastings High School cafeteria Saturday, June 9. All Hastings alumni, spouses, former teachers and friends are invited. Punch bowl will be M 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p. m. Cost will be S8 per person. Tickets will be available May 7 through C/A No: 90-I56-CM THOMAS S. EVELAND STATE OF RANK J. SCHEtDT, Matthew C. Quinn, (F24116) m--- 1 * .or norrmri 106 W. Elevon Milo food Boyd Ooh. Michigan 40067 (313)399-9703 ORDER TO ANSWER At a eootton of Mid Court, hold in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on: April 10. 1990. HHESSNT: Hon. THOMAS S. EVHAND, Circuit Court Judge. On Me 10lb day of April, 1990, a Complaint to Quiet THto was Med by the Estate of Frank J. Itheidt. by and through his Personal DepraoentaHvo, Irene EMort, Pfaintiff, against ludNo McGoldrick. Defendant. IT S HBRBY ORDERED that the Defendant. LudHa McGoldrick shoB answer or toko such other action os may bo permitted by low on or before the 1st day of Juno, 1990. Failure to comply with this Oder wM reeuH In a judgment of default against Ken Witker JCPenny has selected Kenneth Witker, manager of the Company’s department store at 112-116 E. State St., Hastings, as a reci­ pient of its Chairman's Award for outstanding business achievement. William R. Howell, JCPenny chairman, praised the Hastings store for highly produc­ tive management last year. “Mr. Witker, his management team and all our associates there did an outstanding job of serving our customers and the results showed. Hanarahir Mention 3.44 to 3.89 - Jesse Barnum, Nick Williams, Fred Billings, Pm Blair, Tom Moore Jr.. Erica Tracy, Aaron Clements, James Robbe. Derek Velte. Chad Price, Evan Hawbaker, Carrie Hendershot, Jon Oimsted, Christa Wetzel, Kris Javor, Jaaoa Jones. Susan Walton. Robert Miller. Jodi Lawrence. •Indicates 4.00 - Legal Notices and recorded in the Office at Ray-Lubitz wed in Lowell Christina Windsor. Joe Mayo. Josh Robinson. Sarah McKelvey. Heather Hamilton, Nicole Haskin, Josh Hill, Leslie Merriman. Betsie Keeler, Tammi Kelly, Paul Koutz. Honors 3.18 to 3.49 - Elizabeth Bates. Ty Boulter, Craig Bowan, Lori Maiville. Dean Mesecar, Wendi Wilson, Jeremy Shade. Fred Jiles, Melinda Kelly. Mashell Tibble. Stacy Strouse, Elizabeth Slocum, David Henney, Colleen Loftus, Holly Thompson, Samantha Throop, Cory Fisher, Jasen Grant, Julie Vos, Kelly Hull, Nikki James, Brian Seymour, Nora Hoogewind, Tricia Sempf, Jeremai Cook, Tuesday Watson, CaHro Englerth, Shasta Homing, Mandy Watson, Seth Hut­ chins, Becky Abson, Brian Cotant, Dean Reptogle, Debbie Griffin, Dawn Hammond. Jim Tebo, Amber Spencer, Matt Paige, Corey Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Personnel Manager HASTINGS CITY BANK ■ 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 3, 1990 Barry County Marriage Licenses: WET BASEMENT? David Wayne Hall. 32. Missouri and Elizabeth Ann Aumick. 31, Hastings. Keith Roy Windes, 32, Hastings and Susan Geralyn Peacock, 26, Hastings. Andrew Loren Smith, 24, Kentwood and Linda K. Malloy, 24. Hastings. James Vady Wollard, 46, Nashville and Kathryn Elaine Vogtmann, 35, Nashville. John Lynn Burdick, 31. Middleville and Teresa May Endsley, 29, Middleville. Gregory Alan Heath, 20, Hastings and Car­ rie Beth Carr, 19, Hastings. nyyjrOfi® * SYSTEM. GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING _t4K Q2H J >U Serving Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES cni rm me; i mwffn A*amWRvMa.»«»TST9 • NOTICE • OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICI OF THE LAST DAY OF MOISTBATION OF THE OUAUHID tUCTOM OF HASTINOt AHA SCHOOL DtSTMCT HAtnnes • WHO MAY VOTIT State* of MleMaan Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides ..." ROBERT L BYWGTON....Two (2) year term JENNIFER J. HAIRE......... Two (2) year term STEPHEN S LEWIS............ Two (2) year term RAY A. ROSE.................... Two (2) year term ROBERT S. CASEY................ Four (4) year term KENNETH L HAWBLITZ..........Four (4) year term LARRY E. HAYWOOD........... Four (4) year term KENNETH L. KENSINGTON...Four (4) year term MICHAEL J. McPHILUPS....... Four (4) year term mmw any mfMwanens inav may De eUDfnnwa PROPOSITION I - GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be increased by 1.3B mills ($1.36 on each $1,000.00) for two years, 1990 and 1991. for general operating purposes, including textbook, equipment, and furniture replace­ ment. and building maintenance and repair purposes? PROPOSITION II ■ PROPOSITION TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATE Shall the authorized millage rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District. Michigan, be approved for levy in 1990 without regard to reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of the slate constitution of 1963? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 11. 1990. is MAY 14. 1990. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vole at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONMR TAXIS MOISTBATIONS: Under the provisions of Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City In which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, ore registered school electors. Thu Nolte* I* gtven by order of the Board of MueaNon of HotNngs Aero School District, MtcNpan Dated: May 3. 1B60 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY. Secratary. Board ol Education Hasting* Area School District How to help an abused child? Dear Ami L—im: Today 1 can think of nothing but what I learned yesterday. I have a 10-year-old niece (my sister's child) whom 1 am no toagar allowed to contact. "Wendy” and I were very close. We spent weekends together. I took her to the park, and we had great times. I learned yesterday that my sister's boyfriend, who sexually abused Wendy for five years, is out of prison. He was sentenced to a year in the workhouse for abusing this child, and now my slater is taking that animal bock in her home. She has told my niece not to worry, that everything win be OK. Wendy was not given aay counseling when she was abused, because her mother said she was “just fine” and didn't aead it. I testified against that awful man, which is why my sister win not let me see or speak to the child. Wendy's father cannot see or speak to her cither. Am, we are not bad people. We only tried to intervene when there was trouble in my rioter's home. As a result, my sister has start us oat of her life aad deprived us of see* mg that adorable child. How can I get my niece out of that house? What arc my rights? I fear that the abuser win pick up where he left off. 1 fed hopeless and scared for Wendy. Phase tell me what to do. - No Way Out in Mianeapotis. Dear Mpto-: Aten the chad's teacher, the neighbors, all family members, anyone who has contact with Wendy. Urge them to get close to her, to ask questions and encourage her to let diem know immedtatety if that man tries to get near her again. What about a caseworker? What about the people who supplied the evidence io send that snimsl away? Contact the judge. Ask him (or her) how Wendy can be protected. What about the father? Has he considered getting a lawyer and trytag for custody? I bog you to be vigilant. Do everything witata your power to protect that child. Good luck and keep me posted. rJonM gm wm snoncnsngM DoarAmi Imadsrs: My brother who lives ta another city wm critically ill, aad 1 knew Iris death wm imminent. I thought hard and long about aa appropriate final gift for that dear man'and derid*"* that a dozen long­ stemmed white races with some delicate fem aad baby’s breath in a milk-white vase would neauunu. When we received word that he passed away, 1 tdephoned our local florist and gave him the order. I cannot describe how J fell when I walked into the mortuary and saw our flowers among die beautiful arrangements sent by others. They were in a vase that look­ ed like a canning jar. The races were short­ stemmed and stuffed into that ugly vase wife no greenery whatever. Ptease, Ana, print this letter and tell me how to make sure this doesn't happen again. - Still Upset in the Midwest. Dear Midwest Reader: I called Solly Ham­ mer at Ronsley's Florist in Chicago, and this is what he said: First-rate florists have connections all over the country. They will not take advantage of out-of-town customers and send junk on the assumption feat the customer will never see the flowers. I hope you will dip this column out and send it to the local florist where you placed the order. You would be doing him a favor. Ths Rid Cross ratpondt Dunr Randan: 1 recendy primed comments from readers who were critical of fee Red Crocs, because after collecting more than $53 million worldwide for die victims of the San Francisco rmfeguakr, they decided that $12 minion wm enough to spend aad held bock the balance for "future earthquakes...etc.” I promised the Red Cross an opportunity to respond in this space and here is what they have to say: Dear Ann Landers: Back-to-back - Hur­ ricane Hugo and the Loma Prieta quake mobilized the largest disaster relief effort in the 109-year history of the American Red Cross. Twenty-one thousand Red Crocs workers helped hundreds of thousands of vic­ tims of these disasters. And work is still going on. Americans responded generously ferough the Red crocs io assist victims wife un­ precedented contributions, including $53.3 milltan to Northern California qmke relief. To keep the faith wife its donors, the Red Cross decided on Feb. 20 to spend aS money derignated for quake relief by funding ex­ traordinary disaster assistance programs to Northern California, rather than to use lef­ tover funds to assist victims of future dinarn. As 1 write, those "future” diTarters are already striking other parts of fee country. And, m before, the Red Cross is there to help. We are examining our policy on disaster relief funding, searching for an approach that wifi enable us to both respond to donors' Pennock Hospital, a Rowing community hospital located in Hastings. Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: The Home Equity Loan ttWs - BCD • 11 MOUMBMFTE 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Part-time MOMTOta KW TECH BN a NEW GBADUATE* - MEDICAL/EUMbCAL ii HOCH sawn 7 p.m. - 7 a.m - Full-time • HOUMMMFTE 3-11 p.m. - Part-time 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. - FulLtime & Part-time We tafar a rabry ■■■ manti rtU year baihpeaad Moag with aa Ise seethe FLEXNU KNEFTTS IMOGRAN that includes Medical, Dental, Life, Dependent Ute, and Short Tenn Disability insumaces. Our program alow* you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: O No closing costs. O No annual fee. O Fast, local approval. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Gmn St. HxMngl. Ml 49058 (6161948-3115 OTax deductible interest. You can easily tap the equity in your home with a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Credit Line. For a limited time, we are waiving all closing costs when the state equalized value of your home can be used in place of the normally re­ quited appraisal. Just bring in your current real estate tax assessment and we can quickly process your application. We do not charge an annual fee like a lot of financial institutions do. And the interest you pay may qualify as a tax deduction, (please consult your tax advisor on this.) Stop by or call any Hastings City Bank office today to establish your Home Equity Credit Line. £o£ HELP WANTED • • • • • • • Secretary Insurance Rater and Quoter 5 Commissioned Salespeople Data Entry C.M.M. Operators Mig Welders Inspector for Metal Stamping — • • • • Automatic Press Operator Parts Person General Factory Labor Warehouse Person Must be SPC Trained —Immediate Openings — Hany! These fob* mutt be filled at once. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia Call Kyta at... MS-MAS Out at Ton Call 1-SSA-5M-7M* WISE wm—n Mwtnia. LCNOCR Current Annual Percentage Rate 12.00% -- Maximum Annual Percentage Rate 18.00% 129 E. State St.. P.O. Box 126 Hasting,. MI 49058 wishes and to meet the needs for disaster vic­ tims, whenever and wherever. We trust that the American people will understand and sup­ port our efforts to keep their Red Cross both responsive and ready. — Sincerely. George F. Moody, chairman. American Red Cross. Dear George Moody : Your extremely able public relations firm did as fine a job as was humanly possible to cleanup the mess you made when you decided that S12 million was "enough" to spend of the $53 million col­ lected. That decision was perceived as a betrayal of the public trust and rightfully so. I received an enormous number of letters expressing outrage. Here is one that reflects fee views of thousands who wrote: Moro on Rod Crnoo oetlono Dear Aaa Iradrri: The headline in the Chicago Tribune read: "Did fee Red Cross Violate Public Trust?" Of course they did. What's more, it wasn't fee first time. The Red Cross uses every diaster as an op­ portunity to fill their coffers and do whatever they please wife fee money. Their annual reports are skillfully designed to make the average person feel like an idiot, so he just giVMUp. I hope this incident will reopen the can of worms that goes back to World War 0 when fee Red Croat sold coffee aad donuts to fee GU. white die Salvation Army gave them awiiv frew I Will never forget how the Red ui >.«. u stubby little pencil and two sheets of paper, so 1 could inform my parents that although I had been wounded, 1 survived fee ship’s sinking. This took place in Noumea, Calif., in August 1943. From that day on. I have never given the Red Cross a cent. — Jim Maurais. ex-chief yeoman, U.S. Navy, No. 212-5234. Dear Jim: Thanks for your comments. I could do a month of columns from readers who have plenty to say about fee Red Cross' financial maneuvers, not the least of which are documented reports ou the hundreds of millions of dollars the Red Cross makes cdtecting blood from donors and selling some of it for commercial use. In deference to the good feat the Red Cross has done ta selected instances, let's trust that they will take the high road from here oa ta. Is life passing yott by ? Btatf to improve year social skills? Write for Asm Landers' new booklet, "Haw to Make Friends and Stop Beint Lonely. " Send a M^oddrttted, long, busincss-size envelope and a check or money order for S4J5 fttar inchtdes pomage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Lenders, F.O. Boat 11562. Chicago. IU. 60611-0562 (fo Cmtada, send S5.05), COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. Lake Odessa News: Artrain will present "Treasures of Childhood” at Lowell May 3 through 6. There will be hours for after-school tours, ptas maay other hours. This is the same exitibit feat wm ta Lake Odessa last August Here is a golden opportunity to catch this most edacatioMl and nostalgic tour through the rail cars loaded wife toys from whatever year you wercyouag. Hie Ionia County Commis&tan oa Aging will hold open house at its newly compiled focility May 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to ahead to see the new senior center. Senior Power day will be May 15 at fee Lansing Civic Center begtantag at 8:30 a.m. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society wffl meet Thursday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. This is the annual meeting of fee society, which wm founded ta 1968. The operational year is July 1 to June 30. Three directors will be elected. A video "Midugan's Capitol: A Symbol Renewed” will be shown. This is a highly entertaining and informative 28-minute video with pictures spanning fee yean from fee earlier capitol tanldtags through construction of die present builiting a century ago to the present. Remember the fire about 1951? See it on film. Shelly Suiter spent a week on vacation visiting her parents, the Ralph Suiters of Newcomerstown, Ohio, and other relatives and friends. She is not back at work on fee news staff of Lakewood News and other J-Ad Grachics oublicattam. Mrs. Kt earth Wolfew as reteased to her home lasCTriday after being hoapilaliied TH, WM ter fourth trip to the since Imt Cril. Shawaa Marie, weighing six pounds, 11 ounces, wm bora April 13 al Sparrow Hoapsral ta Lansing to Dawne Reese and Bill iMglna of Sunfield. Graadpareats include Beulah Brock aad Harold and Leths Reese of Lake Odessa and Marjorie Langton. Irene Motanaker. former resident, now at Cumberland Retirement Home at Lowell, wm honored with aa open house last Saturday for her 75fe birthday. Among those attending were Hilda West, the Rev. Jack Caltoun, Lefea Reeae, Doria Lancaster of Sunfield. Betty Hnlliberger and Leah Cross. . Hobart Carpenter who has been hospitaliz­ ed is reported m improved enough to be back home again. The Lakewood Lcaners Fnrmirm group held their April meeting at fee home of Rufe Aaa Stuart. The chairman read announoemeats about Coitepe Week for Women and other events promoted by fee Frsraetan Service of MSU, through fee Barry County office. high seboote providing band music and vocal A switch rathe on the CSX railway en­ countered difficulty in maneuvering some freight can on fee aiding for fee Lake Odessa CoGp Elevator Ttaaractay afternoon, m cue wheel came off fee track. (My osw lane of First Street craeatag wm open. Equipment wm brought ta so correct fee problem and fee errant car canid be moved about 8:30. MeanwHte. Oe bdta wwe dM«ta( ad <ke bftei were flokiat oa *■ Oree dowreowa cramiap dariaa Me eMire tine. Traw traffic wm heavy hMr ■ the eveaiag m omm Oh had beea wretiai elsewhere were aHe to move through town. Nadia Watson, 65. daughter of Dosfeea Wirkrtoiriser, died Tuesday s* had former­ ly lived ta Lanatag. She is survived by Roxmme and IU Maxon of Hastings, Patricia and Robert Amabwy of Dehon. Don and Peggy Watson of Lansing, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were on Friday afternoon at Koops Amaral Chapel. Burial wm ta Clarfcxvilk Cemetery. Legal Notices rioog* nw nog. Hot coll raflaetad Paoka, Woods, Whitaker. Case, Baker, all present. Eighty cttiiens and UMOSIS. Approved March 12, 1990 minute*. Socoived Treasurer* and all correspondence and committee report*. Approved payment at all lilted bills. Heard Public Comment* Re: Sewer, Planning. Commission and Rood*. Signature verification Re: Wilkinson Lake Board PA. 345 of 19M. a* amended. Directed Supervisor to create *pocial a**e*»ment district, public hearing to be held. Petition* opposing discharge to Cedar Creek. Appointed John J. Weyermon Cemetery Seaton and Ground* Maintenance. Approved Advanced Paving Co. estimate and adopted Special Assessment Resolution No. l-set first Public Hearing Moy 14, 1990, 6:30 p.m. Appointed Meryl Peake os Twp. Board Representative Planning Commission. Tabled sound system for more information. Established 35.00 yearly foe for moiling meeting notice*. Update on Wall lake Sewer Project — Mr. Lou VanLiere. Adapted unanimously Resolution That the Hope Township Board hereby resolve* that sewage wastewater from any proposed sewer facility and/or lagoon shall not bo discharged into Cedar Creek, doss Creek or Fall Crook.” Postponed Steering Committee lor time being. Discussed Proposed Barry County Gravel/Mlning Ordinance — Re: Letter to John Gate* Director. Barry County Plonning/Zoning/Bulldlng and Ted McKelvey B County Board of Commissioners. Gavin Pope, representative Codor Creek Con­ cerned Citizens report. Approved Fire, Library, Central Dispatch Budgets, pay quarterly. Accepted resignation Richard I. Baker. Deputy Supervisor. Approved request from Rood Commission that 1/2 mill lor overtime and weekend winter maintenance be placed on August ballot, with let­ ter to Barry County Commissioners. Peggy Stop Re: letter from lawyer, wording Essential Service* definition. Lot splits — Mikel Lienhart — John P. Cohoon — no action taken. Added Mary Jo Whitaker to retirement plan. Approved sale of steel desk. Approved John Woods to attend Mi. Storm waler Floodplain Ass'n. Seminar. Adjournment 11:05 p.m. Shirley 9 Uase, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (5/3) PABCB.no. 1: Beginning ate peto* 21.73 chains North and 3.162 dtetow East of the 1/4 pest bet­ ween Sections 21 end 22 of the Tovmship of v^wy vuumy, eMcmgen, monco rsorm poraM with Section line 15.10 chains; thence tat parallel with and 3.162 chains South of Section lino 16.96 chains to the Eart lino of the West 1/2 of the Northwort 1/4 of lection 32; thence South wi said line 15.10 chain* to a point Eart of the ploc< of beginning; thence Wort to the place a6 beginning. • PARCH NO. 2: Beginning at o point •.« choine South of the Northwort comer of Section 22. TIN, R7W. thence South 1.5444 choine; thence Eert 3.10 chain*: thence North 1.544 chain*; thence West 3.162 chain* to the piece of beginning. PARCH NO. 3: Commencing at a point on the wort lino of Section 22, TIN. R7W. 3.63 chain* south of the Northwest comer of raid Section', thence north along raid wort lino 1 rad; thence East 12 rads 16 2/10 links; thence south 1 rad; thence wort 12 rad* 16 2/10 link* to the point of beginning. Subject to Oil and Gas Loose of record. The redemption period shall bo 12 months Irani the dote ol such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19400. 400.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such sale. Dated: March 29. 1990 Comorica Bank-Battle Creek 700 E. Big Beaver, Suite E Troy. Michigan 46063 (313)469-3940 (5/3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 3. 1990 — Page 9 Local youth learn about government Eighteen Hastings High School students recently attended the Michigan Youth in Government Conference at the state capital in Lansing. The conference was a climax of the pro­ gram, sponsored by the state YMCA, which began in November with a regional fall conference. Students from throughout the slate simulated many government roles, such as legislator, governor, lobbyists, cabinet members and lawyers. In addition, students published a daily newspaper and produced a nightly newscast of the conference events over closed-circuit television. The students stayed in the Radisson Hotel during the four-day conference. Recreational activities, such as swimming, cards and eating pizza, filled in the free time the students had between a rigorous schedule. Many new friends were made throughout the stale. The students heard several speakers, in­ cluding the two major gubernatorial can­ didates, James Blanchard and John Engler, who talked about the program and the future of Michigan. Both candidates encouraged the students to stay involved in politics, and to become the leaders of their generation. The Hastings students were active in the conference, with two of the delegation serving as leaders of the legislative process. John Rea and Brian Turnbull were chosen as chairman of their respective committees. Chris Turnbull served in the governor’s cabinet, while Jason Carr, Bret Laubaugh, Lori Courtney, Rebecca Hawkins. Ann Solmes and Marcia Repolgle served as state representatives and senators. Freshmen Lisa Storms and Kitt Carpenter participated in the freshmen legislature. Rachel Hass and Dione Lenz had the role of the lobbyists. Emily Allen, Tracy Keller, Jenna Merrit, Phoebe Williams and Michelle Wilbur were in the written and electronic press. This was Hastings' fourth year in the pro­ gram and advisors Laurence Christopher and Mickey Furrow said they were very excited about the program. "This is an excellent opportunity for students to get ‘hands on’ experience with government" stated Christopher. Furrow added, "The students with govern­ ment take this very seriously and it is quite in­ teresting to see these kids get involved as if they were really making laws and leading our state." "I wish I could give all my government students a chance to participate in this pro­ gram, it makes government seem so real and important to each and everyone of their lives," concluded Christopher. Thomapple canoe trip delayed The May 5 canoe trip down the Thomapple River, which was to have featured a landing above the dam in Middleville on that afternoon, has been postponed. Roger Campbell, who originated the idea and had planned to lead the flotilla, was ordered to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota by his doctors for medical tests and possibly treatment. When Campbell returns to his Caledonia home, the possibility of taking the trip later this summer will be reviewed. Front (from left) Rachael Haas, Tracy Keller, Anna Solmes, Lori Courtney, (second row) Emily Allan, Michelle Wilbur, Dione Lenz, Kitt Carpenter, (third row) Lisa Storms, Phoebe Williams, John Rea, Jenna Merritt. Marci Replogle, Jason Cam, Brian Turnbull and Bret Laubaugh. Hastings High School Honor Roll students listed Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period which ended March 23, 1994 High Honors 3.54 to 4.44 - Russel Adams, Rosemary Anger, Kerry Begg, Kimberly Belanger*, Daniel Bell, Melissa Belson, Wendy Bennett, Kelli Beukema. Jennifer Chase, Lori Courtney, Tammi Davis, Ray­ mond Duimstra, Eric Endsley*, Jeff Gagnon, Debbie Grebenok, Rebecca Hawkins, Lori Hubbell, Scott Hubbert, Melinda James, Dana Markley. Scon McKeever, Tony Miller*, Jamie Murphy, Katy Peterson, Jenifer Schimmel, Rodney Selleck, Nicole Shay, Anna Solmes, Nikki Spaulding, Kara VenHuizcn, Edward Zurface. Honors 3.10 Io 3.49 - Jeff Baxter, Tracy Brighton, Rob Case, Scott Chipman, Trudy Cole. Tim Cruttenden, Brandon Dawe, Tia deGoa, Bevin Dunn, Chad Eaton, Tami Eisner, Jodi Gerber, Kelli Gerber, Heather Haas, John Heikka, Lcisha Hull, Lisa Kelley, Jessica King, Julieanne Kubek, Cyndi Langford, Joe Meppelink, Blanca Pacheco, Shane Park, Kathryn Porter, Sandy Reid, Greg Roatb, .Suzi.Sexton. Tamjnie Thayer. Lisa Tdwnsc^?Ttfo»'Wltot.I'ei«d White, Andrew Woodliff, Valerie Yesh. Honorable Mention 3.44 to 3.09 - Jason Abendroth, Ted Armour, Cassi Benner, Gloria Johnson, Angelina Luna, Joe Marfia, Karen McCulligh, Michelle Morgan, Chad Neil, Rachel Phillips, Kathy Rine, Traci Roush, Teresa Shepard, Mkhaelleen Snyder. Curtis Sorell. Jon Teunessen, Thomas Vos. Juniors High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Jason Brown, Tom Dawson, Geri Eye*, Gabriel Griffin*, Tara Harbison. Carrie Helsel, Jeffrey Hoxworth, Tammy Lyttle, Carrie McCandluh, Matt Miles, Don Moore, Cynthia Purgiel, Jeffrey Schauer, Christina Sherry, Debbie Shriber, Deann Snyder, Brian Tobias, Kelly Vandenburg*. Holly Vann, Phoebe Williams* Chase Youngs. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 • Jennifer Baldersoo, Tom Brandt, Michael Bryan, Char Cross, Kame11 deGoa, Larry Dcpompolo. Jean Fogel, Chris Hammond, Kin Hooten, Chad Norton, Bradley Humphrey, Elina Kelly, Nicole Kuhn, Jason Larabee, Wcnde Lusk, Karrie McCarty, Susan Miller, Julianne Nor­ ris. Christopher Patten, Brandi Raymond, Yvon Roush, Harlan Scobey, Jennifer Shreiner, Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz, Christine Tomes. Travis Turnes, Amy Ward, Bradley Weller,’ Katy Wilcox, Nicholas Williams, Katie Witker, Bryant Zimmerman, Michele Zurface. • Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Marc Belcher, Jeff Bell, Thomas Bell, Matt Bender, Brad Bennett, Jessica Cranmore, Tom Cniljenden, Dave Elliott, Matthew Gahan, Tam­ my Galbreath, Holly Gaylor, Nicole Good­ man. Chad Hamilton, Marcus Hamilton, Sarah Hawkins, Brian Heath, Cheryl Inman, /Xaron Newberry, Jennifer Price, Stacey Rowley, Tom Wiswell, Rhonda Zalewski. Sophomores t High Honors 3.50 to 4.44 - Matthew An­ ton*, Joanne Barch, Jennifer Bender, Jill Brighton, Angelic Cooklin, Marinda Cronk, Shawn Davis, Joseph Denslaw*. David Dilno. Julie Edwards, Debra Emswiler*, David Gerber, Dennis Gerber, Sara Gulch, Matthew Haywood, Amanda Herp*. Jennifer Johnson*. Marti Jones. Lee Kaher, Kori Keast, Sarah Kelley, Patrick Kelly*, Jennifer Maichde, Jeremy MaiviDe, Chad McKeever, Tad Mellen, Kip Monteith, Shana Murphy, Mack Peterson, Paul Rote, Matt Schaefer, Matthew Schreiner, Christina Solmes, James Toburen*, Tadd Watties, Trent Weller, Michele Wilbur, Tera Willard, James Wind­ sor, Rebecca Wolff, Christian Youngs, Alton Zurface. Haaan 3.10 to 3.49 - Kristina Abendroth, Shawn Ahearn, Elena Arias, Derek Becker, Nathan Brazie, Richard Campbell, Jr., Melissa Chipman, Dawn DeMond, Arminda Frey, Shannon Fuller, Eric Gahan, Derek Gonzales, Amy Gordon, James Graham, Jr., Kimberly Langford, Stephanie Leatherman, Timothy Mayo, Angela Morton Jason Rea, Scott Redman, Ryan Schmader, Christy Spindler, Stacey Trumbull, Aaron VenHuizcn. Daniel Watson, Floyd Yesh. Hiasrshlr Martion 3.00 to 3.09 - Darcie Anderson, Michael Garrett, Jamie Hanshaw, Jennifer MeKeough, Kristie Preston, Aaron Rrtsema, Sandra Selleck, Matthew Tait, Vicky Thompson, Christopher Turnbull, Kim VanKampen, Cory Vender, Joseph Zbiciak. Freshmen High Haws 3.50 to 4.00 - Daniel Allen, David Andrus*, Jonathon Andrus. Michelle Bechler, John Bell*. Stacy Beukema, Valerie Blair, Tammy Bridgman, Thomas Brighton*, Matthew Brown, Christopher Carpenter*. Kelly Casey, Ashley Cole, Michael Cook, Kelsey Cruttenden, Malyka deGoa, Nathan Eady. Pamela Eznswiler. Kara Endsley, Thad Fisher, Holly Forbes, Miranda Freridge, Brad Gee, Alison Gergen, Jason Gole, Tif­ fany Lancaster, Dione Lenz, Aubrey Mason, Kristen McCall, Monica Mellen. Rachel Mepham, Heather Noorman, April Owen, Jenifer Parker, Nathan Robbe, Jonathan Robinson*, Bryn Sherry, Tammi Snore*, Anthony Snow*. David Solmes, Daniel Styf, Bradley Thayer, April Tobias, Marvin Tobtos, Kathleen Vos*, Joseph Westra. Haws 3.14 to 3.49 - Mandy Berg, Rusty Bible, Holly Bryn, Paul Buchanan, Tonya Carton, Heather Daniels, Jennifer Davis, Ane Endsley, Jeffrey Gardner, Angela Greenfield, Sandy Hall, Jefferson Haywood, Shayne Horan, Kristina Javor, Tonin Kingsbury, Michelle Leatherman, Hollie Lutz, Ryan Madden, Ryn Martin, Eugene Miller, Shaun Price, George Ransome, Lisa Smith Aaron Spencer, Liu Storms, Joseph Varrn, Larry Vaughn. Benjamin Washbum, Patrick Williams. Mortkra 3.44 to 3.49 - Marie .•Uey, Cberie Cotant, Julie Dukes, Jeff Fur­ row, Anna Garrett, Jason Mead, Erin Merritt, Daniel Roberts. Renee Royer, Kelly Smith, Gordon Tait, Jennifer VanKirk, Anthony Williams. Alternative FAsra^oa High Hmara 3.54 to 4.44 - Sherry Kid­ der*, Victoria Maurer. Honora 3.14 to 3.49 - Joe Bowers, April Peaniagtoo, Stacy Smith. HEIN^LD 40 Ynts of Senin <o l*r ftr* iMbutry Making a market for ALL yow hogs. No matter what weight or type of hogs you have, Hcinold makes a market for them every day. Hcinold sells to packers across the nation. Some want top butchers, others want sows and boars, some want clean-ups. That means Hcinold has a strong, competitive bid for all of your hogs every marketing day. Anytime you have hogs to sell, get Hcinold’s bid. Call Collect 616-792-6235 Randy Bachcrt. Mgr. NOW OPEN Monday thru Friday 7:00 to 2:00 Slim Down While You Fatten Your Pocketbook Phoenix offers a great opportunity for motivated individuals to sell High Fiber. Low Fat, No Cholesterol, All Natural Cookies, that will actually help you lose weight. You won't believe the taste! For inforamtion on becom­ ing a representative. Con­ tact your local Phoenix Counselor: Doug Mishler 2525 Barber Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 616-9454812 John Rea meets Gov. James Blanchard. careers. This year's Rotary Top Ten includes: — Jeff Baxter, son of Dr. and Mrs. William Baxter, 1010 S. Michigan Ave. — Kimberly Belanger, daughter of Mrs. Denise Hayes, 438 W. Clinton St — Tracy Brighton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brighton, 320 E. William St. — Tim Cruttenden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cruttenden, 523 W. Prairie St. — Shawna Dell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dell, 1221 Ottawa Trail. — Geoff Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Gibson, 1216 N. Broadway. — Rebecca Hawkins, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hawkins, 434 W. Green St — Katy Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Paul Peterson, 416 S. Broadway. — Jenifer Schimmel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schimmel, 153 Mary Lou Drive. — Thomas Vos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vos, 406 E. Charles St. Matthew Rausch of Freeport was one of 13 Adrian College students who have been recognized by Adrian College for outstanding con­ tributions to campus life. The students, who have each participated in a number of activities, were among award recipients honored at the College’s annual Student Life Awards Banquet on March 28. Rausch was one of four students to receive the Dean’s Award for Commitment to Campus-Wide Education on the issue of racism. Rausch, a junior majoring in economics, is a graduate of Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, and the son of Kenneth and Sandra of Usbome Road. FABRICCOVERED DECORATOR BOX The students will be recognized at the ann­ ual Honors Convocation at the May 7 meet­ ing of the Hastings Rotary Club. Each will be given a book of his or her choice as an award. Your Hometown Newspaper EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF HOPE County of Barry, Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special Aaaeasment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ol the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the asphalt paving of Dogwood Drive, a private road (the •'Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage on said Dogwood Drive, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 1B8of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special AiMasmant District Lots and Parcels Numbered: 007-000-015-010-00, 037-00, 038-00, 03900, 04000, 04100, 04200, 04300, 04400, 046 00, 04800, 04900, 05000, 05100, 00700001600300, 01200, 01300, 01400, 01600, 01700, 018-00, 01900, 02009, 02100 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board ol the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday the 14th day of May. 1990. at 6.30 o’clock p.m.. at the Township Hall. 5463 South Wall Lake Road, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THE HEARING HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be bled within the Township by letter prior to the hearing in which case a personal appearance al the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: April 9. 1990 Sl...«ey R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property Home Auto • Motorcycle Since 1908 MM, MUN, DAVE cn 945-3412 1225 Ul. STATE ST. (nexttofflcDonoMs) CALL TODAY 948-82M • HASnnGS HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. SATELLITE SBMCE NEED A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN No application fees. No closing fees. HOME EQUITY LOAN You can borrow anywhere from, S^QOQ to *100,000, depending on the equity in your home. Write a check when you need a loan or a fixed rate ■ fixed term loan. Both are quick and convenient. LOCAL NEWS The Hastings Banner • Farm Use one of our... - Give the gift of.... - If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that's ''homemade''...give a subscription to For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement life Freeport student receives honor Hastings Rotary Club’s Top 10 students announced by school The names of 10 Hastings High School seniors have been released as the Rotary Top Ten Honor Students. The students, named by the school, are se­ lected for accomplishments in their school and community throughout their high school INSURANCE COVERAGE Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop "3 Qational fsT (Bank of [Hastings West State at Broadway 110 W. Stale Street HASTINGS 945-3437 1280 Chief Noonday Rd. GUN LAKE 792-4406 EXHIBIT “A" NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools C0UNT1K OF BARRY BHD ALLEGAN, Ml TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school elec­ tion of the school district will be held on Monday, June 11, 1990. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,1990, IS MONDAY, MAY 14,1990. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 14,1990, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adam Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 3. 1990 Hastings Jaycees elect first woman president Bonnie Ballinger Tuesday night was sworn in as the first woman to serve as president of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees. Ballinger, assistant office manager at Thornapple Manor, was elected al the organization's meeting last month. She succeeds her husband, Paul, in the position. When asked how it feels to be the first female Jaycee chapter president, she said, "It means a lot, it's a real honor. And maybe it will help more women to join the organization." Bonnie Ballinger said she joined the Jaycees about two years ago largely because of some of the things Paul was doing. "My husband joined a year before I did and he was doing so many positive things for the community that 1 got curious and went to a meeting." She said she was impressed with the organization's three emphasis areas management, community development and individual development - and decided to join, too. The Hastings Jaycees, besides having their first female president, also are celebrating their 50th anniversary in the community. They were chartered as the Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1940. Bonnie said that as the 51st president, she has several goals in mind. One is to continue to improve the numbers ion the membership and increase the rate of Mr. Businessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad in The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you In your ad message! participation. The group now has 21 members and she said she'd like to see that figure climb to 30 before she steps down next year. "Our 21 are active," she said proudly. "When I joined, we were lucky to have six people come to the meetings. Right now, we're averaging 15 to 17 people per meeting." Bonnie said she plans to get together with the four new vice presidents and Membership Development Director Greg Myers to make plans. The vice presidents are Paul Ballinger, management development; Vicki Argo, individual development; Craig Cherry, community development; and Mark Hewitt, membership development. Other new members of the Jaycee Board, elected in April, are Treasurer Marcia Hause and Secretary Debora Cook. Another task she has undertaken is sending letters to community officials, introducing herself. The Jaycees plan a survey to try to determine if there are community needs that aren't being met. "We want to know if we can fit needs that we re not aware of, something we can do to make a positive impact on Hastings. We haven't been in the public eye lately. I don’t think people realize how much and what we do." Bonnie said the Jaycees now incude many couples and families, though they welcome prospective members who arc single. But the group is limited because it cannot take in anyone younger than 21 or older than 40. Bonnie Ballinger was born and raised in the community of Galesburg and after graduating from high school there, she moved to Kalamazoo. She married Paul in 1981 and they came to Hastings. While he landed a job with WBCH Ralio, she started as a nurse's aide at Thornapple Manor, a job she held for four years until she was moved to the business office. She said she and Paul, who live at Thornapple Lake Estates, first came to Hastings thinking that they would stay for perhaps two years and then move on. But so far, it's turned into a nine-year stint. "Hastings is a good community to live in,” she said. "The more we're here, the more it just seems like home.” Outgoing president of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees Paul Ballinger turns the gavel over the first female president of the local organization, his wife, Bonnie. LIBERTY BELL continued from page 1 READ the N EWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER I~1 would like to / subscribe to the Hayings Banner. I When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Banner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes in zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Send my subscription to: NAME____________ ________________________ Enclosed is my payment for: ADDRESS_________________________________ □ $13 BARRY COUNTY\ CITY/STATE---------------------- - ---------------------------- $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan. Calhoun. ZIP__________ PHONE Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent) $16.50 OTHER AREAS $10.00 STUDENT (9 Months) THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 around a 70-year-old building that was right in the way for the street, as well as some other issues we both were working on at the time." Byington said Klovanich has overseen a long list of projects completed and well done. For example, he said, "Through planning and foresight, the water delivery system in Hastings has resulted in a lower insurance rate for businesses and residences because ofa better fire fighting capability." He also listed accomplishments such as the Bob King, Tyden and Fish Hatchery parks and their ball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, tracks, picnicking areas and ponds and the Department of Public Works Building. Future planning will involve Industrial Park Drive, and more on Apple Street Byington said Klovanich has "eyes behind his head and the foresight of a mother.” 4 The attorney said perhaps the most controversial project Klovanich has been involved with has been parking lots. "Since I’ve been here, it's the one he's taken the most heat for," be said. But yet, Byington said, Klovanich should be known as "Mr. Completion.* He said be recalls that one Friday during Summerfest, the director of public works insisted that crew members finish the asphalt at the alleyway behind Jefferson Street stores that night before they went home. "Although it is probably not in his job description, he is the PR man on the street," Byington said. ’I’ve not always agreed with the decisions that Mike has made. I have, however, always known why he made the decision that he did. Some of them have worked out fine. For example, we (at the Depot Law Offices) have a brick parking kx at our offices instead of a brick sidewak.” Klovanich and his wife, Jan, have a son, David, who is an electrical engineer, and a daughter, Sue, who recently earned a collegiate degree in economics and political* The entire family attended Tuesday's* ceremony. • The Liberty Bell award is given annually! on Law Day, May 1. Each year the president? of the local bar association appoints a? committee, which plans the Law Day event? and suggests .the award.recipient. The! recommendation is confirmed by the? association at its April meeting. ! The winner of the award generally is not! told about the honor until the Law Day event 1 takes place. ; Law Day was established by President? Dwight D. Eisenhouwer in 1958. Ils goal is* to bring attention to the legal system and to; make Americans aware of their* responsibilities to be informed and involved; in their communities. ; The theme for this year's observance was* "Generations of Justice." ' Legal Notices Notke it hereby given that th* Butry County Zoning Coord of Appeals wIN conduct a public nswng ror me (wwwng. CASE NO. V-1-9O. lone Florida. (applkom) LOCATION: 10440 5. Kingsbury Rd., on th* Wtif •Id* fuel North of Pifor Rd.. Sec. 4, Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o variance to expand o non­ conforming use (I*. enlarging existing building that does outomobifo/truck repoir service). CASE NO. V-SP-I-9Q ■ Jeff A. Slutskk. (Special Use applicant) Oon Ft uttk. (opplicorvt) LOCATION: Sovtheost comer of Marsh 8 Koller Roads In Sec. 17. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Mooring on Planning Commission Spttlot Us* Decision MHTMG: Moy 15. 1990. TIME: 7J0 p.m. PLACE: County Commissioner's Room, County An­ nex BuHdfog, 117 South Croadwoy, Hastings. Interested portent desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbotiy or in writing will bo given th* opportunity to be hoard at th* above mentioned tint* and place. SH* inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be computed by th* Zoning Coord of Ap­ peals members th* day of th* hearing. Portent In­ terested In accompanying th* group should contact th* Planning Offke. Th* variance application or* ovoilobto for public inspection at th* Carry County Planning Offk*. 220 W. Stat* St.. Hastings, Michigan during th* hours of S a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed b*tw**n 12-lp.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pfoos* coll th* Planning Oflie* at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L. Boarsmo PRW. Clerk Corry County (5-3) Default having been mod* In th* conditions ol a certain mortgage mode August 15, 1980, by Doniol J. Byrne and Susan G, 8yrn* husband and wilt, os mortgagor(s), to th* United States of Amerko. os mortgagee. and recorded on August 15. 1980, in th* Office of th* Register of Deeds for Corry Coun­ ty. Michigan, in Liber 246 of mortgages on pages 153-156: On which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty Nine Thousand Twelve and 82/100 Dollars (529,012.82) principal and Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Two and 32/100 Dollars (53,392.32) in­ terost; no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt or any part ot the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgog* having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notke is Hereby Given that on May ?4 ’ 990 ot 10:00 o'clock in th* forenoon of th* East Door of Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding th* Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together w'th the legal costs and charges of sale provided by low and In said mortgage, th* lands and premie** b) said mortgog* mentioned and described. as lot 112 and th* north one-haff of Lot 111 of Fair Lak* Pork Annex as recorded in Liber 4 of PfohC Pag* 63. Carry County Records. Carry Township; Carry County. Michigan. The redemption period will bo six i onths fron) th* foraefoeur* sal*. Property moy be redeemed by paying th* amount of th* bld ot th* foraefoeur* sale ph* interest and any unpaid encumbrances on th* property from dot* of sOfo. For additional informetian, contact UNITW STATES OF AMERICA acting through Forman Hom* Administration, 535 W. Woodlawn Av*.. Hastings, Mi 49050, MdISi' 12.1990. (5/3) SHORT FOROLOWRE N0TKC (AB Ci-Mu) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JERRI M. CASSADA to PLYMOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC., A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION. Mor­ tgog**, dated October 26, 1988. and recorded on October 26,1988, in Liber 474, on page272, CARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by sold mortgog* to COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORA­ TION. A NEW YORK CORPORATION by an assign­ ment dated October 26. 1908. and recorded on March 27. 1989. In Liber 480, an page 184, CARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgog* there Is claimed to be due at th* date hereof the sum of seventy thousand six hundred »*n and 50/100 Dollars (570,610.50), Including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode ond ap­ proved. notke is hereby given that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse, Hostings. Ml, ot 11:00 a.m. on June 14. 1990. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan ond are described os: LOT 68 OF MERLAU'S PINE LAKE PLAT. ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 54. Th* redemption period shall be 6 months from th* dote ol such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from th* date ol such sale. DATED: May 3. 1990 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee (5/31) �The Hastings Banner — Thurs-ay. May 3, 1990 — Page 11 ■ MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #13 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #12 • SUE SHURLOW ...o< HASTINGS. Sue Shurlow was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week’s Mystery Farm was Robert & Helen Foster of Hastings. Mystery Farm #13 ! Answer I My Name | My Address. ■ Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Caledonia Fanners Elevator 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Repair All Make* n Mower* • Chain Saw* Caledonia Lumber Co. Parts • Sales • Service • Tractors • Equipment • Lawn A Garden WOODLANDS Sales and Service • 891-8108 146 E. Main St. . 115 Kinsey • Ph. (517) 852-1910 fejgj yyHITE 891-8143 Clarksville Elevator • 693-2283 401 S. Main St. Cappon Oil Co. Music Center BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE "Bany Couaty’a TV * VCB Heajqaartan" 1601 S. 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Glory years nor only in terms of across the board winning records, all-sports trophies, and league championships, but in terms of participation numbers. Using those factors as criteria, Hastings High School's last great year was 1979-80 when the boys captured the Twin Valley All­ Sports Trophy. 10 of 14 varsity teams had winning records and four teams either won or finished second in title races. But winning was far from the sole factor which made the 1979-80 season along with 1978-79 unique. In the entire decade of the 1980s, Hastings never again matched the number of participants on Hastings teams dur­ ing those two years. Why? The reasons are vague, but Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski believes the answer is split between having to usher in the decade admist budget cuts in the early 1980s and closing out 1989 with a controversial pay* to-parttetpate program. "The program has suffered because of those two things," Karpinski says. "It became a negative situation instead of a positive situation." Whatever the reasons, the number of par- licipants on Hastings varsity teams has drop­ ped 15 percent from the 1978-79 season *.o this year. There were 342 kids on 14 vanity teams in 1978-79 while 292 youngsters were on the same 14 rosters this season. That figure does not include 17 boys who were on last fall’s soccer team because no soccer team ex­ isted in 1978-79. A random sampling of the 1980s reveals a steady decline in the number of athletes since Hastings* heyday years of the late 1970s. In 1983-84, for instance, there were 296 varsity athletes while two years later that number stood at 304. This year 292 kids have played on a vanity team. Of 14 vanity teams, 11 have seen their numbers dwindle from the 1978*79 season to the present. Specifically, if you count cross country as a co-ed sport, the number of male participants has dropped from 195 to 167 while girts have dropped from 122 to 103. The moat dramatic dropoff was in girts track where the number of participants plummealed from 53 girts in 1978-79 to tfm spr­ ing's roster of 38. The boys track program abo fell from 54 to 42. The other team to suf­ fer a double figure drop was football, which went from 41 to 31 players. Only oik boys team, boys, increased numbers (17 to 21) while the girts golf team (11 to IS) and the volleyball squad (9 to 12) also jumped. Karpinski blames the budget crunch, pay to participate and turnover in coaching as the leading factors in the dropoff. He says another part of the puzzle is that participation at the high school level traditionally goes in cycles. "Our athletic program hasn't been stable from the standpoint of finances and coaches for some lime." he says. "I think we've done very well under the circumstances, under the situation we have to work with." He says no sooner had the athletic depart­ ment recovered fully from the budget cut wounds than pay-to-participate was instituted. Once that program was ousted by the passing of a millage in June of 1989, Karpinski says the athletic department could begin to rebuild for the second time in a decade. "It was like a breath of fresh air," says Karpinski of the pay-to-participate demise. "It seems good not to have to worry about that.” Karpinski says Hastings’ coaching staff has worked hard in building roster sizes. He en­ courages coaches to go out and "recruit" players anywhere from gym class to the halls. "An encouraging word from coaches will help get kids out," Karpinski says. "Some kids aren't sure of themselves, they don't know their potential. A kind word can be a turning point." Longtime Hastings mentor Jeff Simpson, who has coached at six levels including three varsity sports for nearly 20 years, has another theory for the participation dropoff. He says high school athletes — particularly the second and third stringers — arc trading sports for jobs. "The jobs are out there now and the kids are grabbing them," says Simpson, who notes there was only one fast food restaurant in Hastings when he came here in 1972. Simpson also says cable television, video games and parental pressure has also led to diminishing numbers. He says kids have more to do today than a decade ago plus parents are putting more pressure on their kids to suc­ ceed. Instead of appeasing their parents, the athlete simply doesn't play. "These are the type of kids we're losing," Simpson says. Whatever the reasons — budget woes, payto-participate or jobs — Hastings is losing athletes. Karpinski, however, isn’t necessari­ ly worried about the downward trend. “A lot of times it takes time to recover,” be says. "My biggest concern is creating an en­ vironment with good facilities, equipment and as good of coaches as we can provide. “The rest will take care of itself." Hastings Sports Participation in the 1980’s Hastings Sports Participation in the 1M0*a NUMBER OF ATHLETES M0 • Williams sets career homer mark, takes aim on Saxon RBI mark Nick Williams has set a new Hastings mark for career homers and is aiming now for the rbi season record. Jayvee baseball team loses to Lakeview 13-6 The Saxon jayvee baseball team lost to Lakeview 13-6 Tuesday night. The team also swept Albion 15-5 and 13-11 last Thursday. Shawn Davis took the loss against the Spar­ tans, giving up 10 runs in five innings. Twelve Hastings errors led to seven unearned runs. Hastings had eight hits including three by A.J. Purdum. Purdum had a single, double and homer. Against Albion in game one. Brad Gee picked up the win in relief of Brian Sherry. Ken Lambeth pitched the last inning for the save. Collectively, the trio gave up five hits while striking out eight. Jamie Hanshaw had two singles and three rbis while Mike Frey had two singles and two rbis. Hastings survived five errors. Jarrod Castelein picked up the win in ganutwo on a one-hitler. He struck out two and walked five. Matt Schreiner doubled, singled and drove in three runs while Dan Roberts had three hits and two rbis. A.J. Purdum had two hits and two rbis. The team is now 4-1-1. overall. SAXON SPORTS It's one of the most coveted school athletic records, but Nick Williams brushes it off. His sights are set in another direction. with seven homers in 12 games. His seven dingers added to five he hit last season as a sophomore enabled him to break Banquette's two-run homer against Albion last Thursday, the blow not only beat the Wildcats 8-7 but set a new school record for career homers with 12. Armand Banquette's record of 11 career blows had stood for 13 years. But the lefthanded batting Williams admits it wasn't the homer record he was after, but awnher less d»<iiiigin*h*d mark. "I want to break the school rbi record; that's the only record I want," admits Williams, who stands at 21 after Tuesday’s km at Lakeview. Dam Howitt holds the school mark with 28 set back in 1981. The way Williams has been swinging the bat, the record will likely fall within the next two weeks. Williams is currently hitting .358 "I didn't know I had broken the record until coach (Jeff) Simpson called me the night of the Albion game," Williams says. "1 felt good. 1 was surprised, but it wasn't one of my Williams says what he did want to ac­ complish in addition to establishing the rbi mark was make All-Twin Valley and the all­ tournament team of the Grand Ledge Invita­ tional. The latter proved no problem follow­ ing a 7-for-13 performance with four homers and 12 rbis in three games. He was named the tournament' s MVP. “That was*unbelievable," he admits of the Grand Ledge tournament. "Everything they threw 1 seemed to hit." This spring’s success comes after a succcsful sophomore campaign in which Williams hit .233 with five homers and 26 rbis in 31 games. Though the numbers cer­ tainly were acceptable, Williams expected more this season. He spent time hitting off a homemade bat­ ting tee to while also hitting tennis balls with a broomstick. The drills helped straighten out his swing and help his concentration. "Bight now I’m happy with what I’ve done," he says. "I put a lot of time into trying to improve." Williams says in addition to the work, the biggest difference between his sophomore and junior seasons is confidence. No longer is he a tentative first-year varsity ballplayer. "1 know what to expect and the type of pit­ ching we’ll be facing," he says. "It has made me work that much harder and it seems to be paying off.” ( Sports ] Lakeview downs Saxon hardball team 8-2 Girls soccer club features 17 participants Hastings outhit Lakeview but seven walks helped the Spartans down the Saxons 8-2 Tuesday night. The Saxons had eight hits to seven for Lakeview, but starter Scott Hubbert had con­ trol problem, walking seven batters. The senior righthander struck out nine. "The walks haunted him,” Hastings coach Jeff Simpson admitted of Hubbert. "They were critical blows in two innings." Lakeview erased a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the second on a leadoff homer and then with two outs, a single and triple made it 2-1. In the Spartan third two walks and a homer brought in three runs. Lakeview all but wrapped up the contest in the fourth when two walks wrapped around a stolen base and a double scored two more runs to make it 7-1. Lakeview scored its eighth run on another walk, a wild pitch and a double. Hastings scored its runs in the first on a single by Vos and a double by Hubbert. The Saxons scored again in the sixth on a walk to Nick Williams, a wild pitch, a single by Ryan Nichols and a sacrifice fly by Jamie Brown. Vos finished with three of Hastings' eight hits. Hubbert had a single and double. The loss drops the Saxons to 4-8 overall and 2-4 in the Twin Valley. The team plays a doubleheader at Sturgis tonight before traveling to the Dowagiac In­ vitational Saturday. Hastings plays at Mar­ shall May 8. Lakeview walks past Hastings in softball Walks had been ■ problem all afternoon and ta the end proved the margin between losing aad winning. A one-out. banes loaded walk in the bottom of the eighth forced in the winning ran as Lakeview edged Hastings 12-11 in a wild girts softball game Tuesday. Hastings had rallied for six runs in the top of the seventh to grab an 11-10 lead, but Lakeview tied the game on a walk and double ta the bottom of die seventh. Lakeview then won the contest in the eighth after a single, fielder's choice and two walks. The game was a wild affair with both teams having pitching difficulties. Hastings was the 4-Kat of 10 walks, eight wild pilches and June Lakeview errors which led to six unearned ram. Hastings pitcher Lisa Kelley, making her first varsity start, walked 12, hit four batters and uncorked eight wild pitches. The Saxons added four errors good for six unearned runs. The sloppily-played game left Hastings coach Larry Dykstra with mixed feelings. "Even though we lost I was really proud of the way the girts came from five runs down to take the lead in the seventh," Dykstra said. "But we had four errors and they led to six unearned runs. "Even though she walked 12 Lisa pitches well. Her pitches weren't missing the plate by much. With a little more experience she could become a pretty good pitcher and win a few games later this season.'' Lakeview erased a 3-2 Hastings lead with three runs in the third and then four more in the fourth. Hastings rallied for two in the fifth on a single, three walks and two wild pitches to make it 10-5. Hastings looked like it might pull things out by scoring six in the seventh. Jeannette Boy was safe on an error and Elissa Kelly followed with a single. Lisa Kelley hit a fly ball which the left fielder dropped and Roy scored. After Galbreath walked, Kelly scored on a ground out by Leatherman. Tia DeGoa walked and Melissa Belson followed with a bases loaded double which emptied the bases. She later scored on a throwing error for an 11-10 Saxon lead. Elissa Kelly and Lisa Kelley each finished with two singles to lead the six-hit Hastings attack. The team plays at Marshall tonight and al Marshall on May 8. It’s tar from being recognized as a varsity sport, yet there are future hopes. The Hastings YMCA girts soccer club was formed last month with 17 participants play­ ing an abbreviated six-game season. Though the group currently has only club status, coach Doug Mepham says if all goes according to pin k could some day will be officially recognized as a high school varsity sport. "There’s no reason why we can’t," Mepham says. "There is a want, a desire out there. But right now we’re just going one year at a time." The team is largely subsidized through the Hastings YMCA, though each girt did pay a $20 fee to cover the cost of insurance and uniforms. The YMCA picks up travel and equipment coats. The team has played two games with sur­ prising success, Mepham admits. Hastings tied Harper Creek 1-1 in its opener and then beat Lakeview’s jayvee team 2-0. "I told the girls just to have patience and everything but they still were in shock, 1 think," Mepham says of the two games’ The schedule includes games against Mid­ dleville and Delton. The four Twin Valley teams in addition to Hastings which field boys teams — the Spartans, Beavers, Marshall and Sturgis — all have girts programs, but Mepham says only games with Lakeview and Harper Creek could be arranged this spring. Albion, Hillsdale and Coldwater don't field boys or girts soccer team or clubs Mepham says the idea of a girts soccer team has been kicked around for four years. He says a handful of girts who played ta the YM­ CA high school winter indoor soccer league approached him about forming a club and Mepham checked with YMCA director Dave Storm, who agreed to sponsor the team. Seventeen girts were recruited to play and Mepham, Hastings' varsity boys coach, began maki< phone calls to fellow coaches. A sixgame schedule was quickly arranged. “it's been an up-hill thing," Mepham ad­ mits of putting the team together. Became four of the girts play on a Hastings spring ^ort, practice time is tinted to one or two days a week with the team playing one game per week. So far the club has worked out nicely, Mt (Asm says. “1 rec a lot of enthusiasm if we can keep diingt going." he says. Tte team has three homes games coming up against Middleville on May 7, Harper Creek on May 9 aad Delton on May 12. AU game, are M the Fish Hatchery with die Monday and Wednesday games at 6 p.m. aad the May 12 cotest at noon. ugr ...next week! May May May May May May May May May May May 3 3 3 3 4 5 7 8 8 8 8 BASEBALL at Sturgis (DH)...........................3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL at Sturgis (DH).......................... 3:30 p.m. TRACK Coldwater............................................4:30 p.m. TENNIS Marshall ...........................................4:30 p.m. GOLF at Saranac ...........................................4:00 p.m. BASEBALL Dowagiac Inv............................. 11:30 a.m. GOLF at Lakeview .........................................3:30 p.m. BASEBALL at Marshall ................................ 5:00 p.m. SOFTBALL at Marshall ................................5:00 p.m. TENNIS at Hillsdale....................................... 4:30 p.m. TRACK at Harper Creek.................................4:30 p.m. Blank Harper Creek Hastings third doubles team of Joe Mart’s ;<ibove) Shayne Horan were among the winners as the Saxons dumped Harper Creek 7-0 Tuesday. The singles winners were David Oom, Matt Gahan, Brad Weller and Joe Meppellnk while Jeff Baxter-Tom DeVault and the other doubles team of Matt Schaefer-Tad Wattles won. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 3. 1990 — Page 13 Sturgis smashes Hastings in track; girls 6th at Otsego Powerful Sturgis had little trouble in dismantling the Saxon boys and girls track teams Tuesday. The Trojan boys took a 106-31 decision while the girls won 80-45. Both Hastings teams are now 1-3. Hastings’ girls had four firsts including two by Lin James in the 300 meter low hurdles (50.7) and the 100 high hurdles (18.7). James also teamed with Carrie Schneider, Alison Gergen and Katy Peterson to win the 400 relay (55.2). Gergen in the 100 (13.7) took the other first. Hastings’ boys had three firsts by Brian Wolfcnbarger in the 100 (12.2), Brad Warner in the pole vault (12-0) and Man Haywood in the 200 meter (23-8). The Hastings girls finished sixth of eight teams at the Otsego Lions Relays. Hastings had 40 points while Gull Lake took first with 76. Hastings' 800 relay team of Peterson. James. Jenny Balderson and Schneider took first (1:51.6). Second places were notched by the combo relay of Chelsea Adams and Kris McCall (1:17.7) and the shuttle hurdle relay team of Balderson. Anne Endsley. Mary Sweetland and James (1:10.5). Thirds were earned by the 800 relay four­ some Peterson. Balderson, James and Schneider (4:27.96) and the sprint medley learn of Renee Royer, Schneider, Endsley and Peterson (2:00.1). The teams run against Coldwater tonight at 4:30 and at Harper Creek on May 8. Hastings Saxons third in overall golf standings In the third Twin Valley Conference golf match on April 30 at the Hillsdale Country Club. Hillsdale took first place with a 205. Hastings finished with a 206, good for second place and Sturgis took third in the eight team tournament. The points earned at each conference match accumulate with each conference tournament. At the end of the season a final count u made to sec where each school finished the season in league standings. After the tournament Monday, Sturgis had dwater 16, Albion 10, Marshall 9, Harper Creek 8, and Lakeview 7. In the Hillsdale tournament the Hastings girts had the following scores: Jackie Longstreet 49, Jenny Chase 50, Angelle Cooklin 52, and Bobbi Jo Nelson 55. The team troubled to Morrison Lake where it played their match with Ionia. Hastings' girts won the match by a score of 206 to 19. Match medalist was Jenny Chase with a 47. Jackie Longstreet had a 52. Bobbi Jo Nelso 52, and Angelle Cooklin 55. 22 points. Hastings 21. Hillsdale 19, Col­ Words for the “Y________ YMCA-Kiwants Baseball Any boy or girl who has completed first thru sixth grade arc invited to participate in this y-ars YMCA-Kiwanis Summer Baseball program. YMCA Baseball will begin the week of May 14 and end June 23. The cost for the pro­ gram is S10. The registration fee includes team shin and hat. Substantial funding is fur­ nished by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Spon­ sorships are available upon request. For those who have completed the first and second grade, will participate in the T-ball league, with games and practices held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Those completing the third and fourth grades will play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday evenings in the Pee-Wee League. This year all players must pre-register by May 1 to participate. Players must fill out a registration form (obtained at the YMCA Of­ fice or school principal's office) and mail it to the YMCA Office. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Teams will consist of 9-14 players and one or more volunteer coaches. Coaches will be in HYAA baseball signup Signup for the Hastings Youth Athletic Association season will be Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. behind the Hastings Middle School. The league is open to fifth and sixth grade beys and girts. There is a $10 en­ try fee. A clinic will also be held May 5. Anyone with questions can call Neil Wilder al 948-2192 days or 945-4531 evenings. contact with their players the week of May 12 to notify players of practice times and game schedules. All games will be played in the Hastings area using local school and city park fields. There will be a required parents meeting on May 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Goals and objectives and league rules will be discussed. As in previous years, all players will play at least 50 percent of every1 game, there arc no tryouts and everyone will receive a team tshirt and team hat. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA Camp Algonquin Il begins the moment you arrive — challenge in a world of excitement and adven­ ture. It devclopes through being on your own and learning responsibility for yourself and your cabin mates. It grows into lifelong friendships through wonderful experiences as you strive to understand your own hidden strengths. YMCA Camp Algonquin brings together boys and girls of many backgrounds under trained and caring leadership using Christian values as a basis for our program design. Our objective is to provide each camper with a safe, fun and memorable experience that aids in the development of self-worth, belonging, accomplishment, respect for others, cooperative spirit, nature appreciation and friendships. Our promise at YMCA Camp Algonquin is quality — no excuses. It is our commitment to provide a positive, self-esteem building ex­ perience for your child that helps him or her recognize self-worth and develop a sense of responsibility. Camp Algonquin has camping programs (both day and resident experiences) for boys and girls ages 5-14. For a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. (3/13) Fall of 98 and Spring of 91 Outdoor Soccer The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the fall of 90 and spring of 91 soccer season. The fall season will begin the week of September 10 and end on Saturday. October 13. The spring season will start on April 22, 1991 and end on May 18. The pro­ gram is open to any boy or girl who will be in DK or kindergarten thru Sth grade next year (fall fo 1990). Games will be played Satur­ days and Wednesdays in the spring and on Saturdays only in the fall. Games will be played in Tyden Park, the new Fish Hatchery Park, and in Northeasterns Upper and Lower Fit rts. The cost of the program is $25 and in­ cludes participation for both seasons and a team shin. Scholarships are available by call­ ing the YMCA office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Additional forms can be obtained from the YMCA office. All registrations must be returned no later than April 30. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registrations must be sent to: YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml. For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. (5-3) 1990 Wittier YMCA Womens Volleyball Standings Team W-L Lake Odessa Livestock................................. 33-9 Hastings Burial Vault................................. 29-13 Weight Training/Viatec............................ 28-11 Hastings Mutual...........................................19-23 Ray James Electromechanical.................. 15-27 Hastings Bowl............................................... 11-28 McDonalds...................................................... 9-33 Hastings women’s softball seek teams Atty individual or team interested in playing ia die Hastings Womens Softball League which did not attend last week's meeting can rill play in the league by calling Carlcnc Gar­ rett at 945-5812 or Caryl Hurless at 945-9407 by May 8. Jaycee softbailers sweep Albion lose to Lakeview The Hastings junior varsity softball team swept Albion 38-0 and 28-4 last week. Against Albion. Kris Can and Susan Rhoades pitched with Vai Blair and Sarah Kelley going in the second game. The team lost to Lakeview 27-0 on Tues­ day. Andie Myers, Michelle Leatherman and Carr had the only Hastings hits. Delton Alternative education gets high ratings from state Out of a possible score of 200, Delton Kellogg's Alternative Education Program earned 197 points when it was recently monitored by the Michigan Department of Education for a $14,000 Job Training Place­ (Row 1) Sam Cary, Angie Swiatek, Dustin Goodson, Jenny Heuss, Kammy Keller-Jdisma; (row 2) Ben Lehman, Katie Golnek, Kailey Lyons, Andrea Brower, Katie Noteboom; (row 3) Michael Clough, Ian Dudley, Larissa Carr, Adam Shaw, Justin Jacobs, Steven Masse; (row 4) Shawn Hill, Tim Wilson, Adam Schantz, Matt Norris, Brienne Halllfax, Andrew Anger; (back row) Mayor Mary Lou Gray, Sister Marie Ursula, Betty Moore. Catholic Daughters 5th annual reading awards held The Catholic Daughters of America. Court St. Rita presented reading awards to 22 first graders of St. Rose School. This event took place Tuesday. May 1. Mayor Mary Lou Gray was present for this event. Each first grader is required to read 100 books during the school year. Many children have read more than the 100 books. Regent Betty Moore and Mayor Gray presented the awards to the children. After the ceremony, the children and their guests en­ joyed refreshments with Mayor Gray and the Catholic Daughters. The children are the students of Sister Marie Ursula, S.S.J. ment Act grant. Criteria in the assessment included rating the professional staff, instructional program, organization and administration, institutional purpose, program evaluation efforts, overall program, financial controls, said Supt. Dean McBeth. Al a recent Board of Education meeting, members granted tenure to Bonnie Bowen, a second grade teacher; and to Helen Johncock, a reading teacher. Second year probationary status was ap­ proved for Cheryl Eckrich. learning disabilities teacher; Sonya Galloway, a fifth P»de teacher; and Greg Smith, high school social studies teacher. Second grade teacher Nancy Harwood will be retiring al the end of the current school year. She has taught for 26 years. Spring coaches, approved by the board, in­ clude Gary Harrington, assistant for boys high school track; and the following four people who will share three positions with girls and boys middle school track — Renee Stopher, Carol Handy, Michelle Martin and Kara Miller. Old factories targeted for parks BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Grain elevators, railroads, textile mills and power plants will be the centerpieces of national parks in the 21st century if a small band of National Park Service officials get their way. The thought may startle those for whom .the term "national park” conjures up images of jagged mountains, foaming waterfalls, ;boiling geysers and other pastoral scenes. But just as the original national parks were created to save unique wilderness spots front the industrial revolution, the new gener- ation of parks would save unique examples of industry from the ravages of the post­ industrial age. "A revolution is going on that I think is as significant as the industrial revolution of the late 1800s," said Eric N. DeLony, head of the park service's Historic American Engine­ ering Record unit "We’re in the process of completely redefining our economic base." In that process, old factories, canals and warehouses that no longer have an economic role to play are being threatened with the wrecker's ball. If DeLony had his way, sites like the baker’s dozen of grain elevators along the Buffalo waterfront would be preserved as parks instead. "It's this cluster of 13 huge concrete mon­ oliths along the lake shore," he said. "They are representative of industry in America. We are one of the largest grain producers and have been so historically, and elevators are a stop in the process of moving grain from the heartland east" The grain elevator was invented here in 1842, and Buffalo's specimens include the 92year-old Great Northern, one of only two surviving brick-and-steel elevators, and the quarter-miIc-long Concrete Central, big enough to handle three lake freighters sim­ ultaneously and the largest in the world when it was built in 1918. Buffalo remains the country's flour-milling capital, and half of the elevators are still in use. But Concrete Central stands vacant, and the crumbling Great Northern has been threatened with demolition by owner Pillsbury Inc. To architecture students from Canada and Europe who take boat tours of the elevators i. summer, such buildings are an important landmark in the development of 20lh century architecture, their stark walls inspiring modernist architects such as Erich Mendelsohn and Le Corbusier. "It became known as the fonn-followsfunction school of architecture — very clean, simple lines, as opposed to the Victorian style which was very decorative," said Lorraine Pierro, president of Buffalo's Indus­ trial Heritage Committee. But many Buffalo residents, when they think of the elevators at all, see them as just a hazy part of the industrial wasteland sur­ rounding the tiny Buffalo River south of downtown. "I think it's partly a fault of the educational system," Pierro said. "Many people said to me, they’ve lived in this area all their lives and never knew where the Buffalo River was." The preservation movement is more advan­ ced in places like Lowell, Mass., 25 miles north of Boston, where twin national and state parks incorporate much of the city's downtown. "We have a representative sample of the important buildings in Lowell's history,” said Chrysandra Walter, superintendent of Lowell National Historic Park. "We have a mill building. We have a boardinghouse, where the mill girls and the immigrants lived. We have an agent's house, where the mill agent and his family would have lived. The state has 11 or so gatehouses along the canal, that house the mechanism for running the canal." The park has become Lowell's main tourist attraction, in part because industrial New England is not the sort of place one expects to find a national park, said Michelle Hatem, executive director of the Northern Middlesex Convention and Visitors Bureau. "People at first say, 'What do you mean it’s a park?" she said. “They expect green space, nature and all." Other industrial heritage parks in existence or in the works incorporate the Lake Michigan-Illinois River canal system in Chicago; the steel mills of Pittsburgh's Monongahela Valley; and the coal, steel and railroads of northeastern Pennsylvania. Parks have also been proposed for the cop­ per industry of northern Michigan, Washington state's hydroelectric plants and even the Cape Canaveral space center. The first step in preserving something like Buffalo’s grain elevators is for a crew of students, under the direction of DeLony and his full-time staff of seven, to make architect­ ural drawings. "This is a very pedantic, scholarly exercise," DeLony said. "I'll have two or three students up there this summer, if the funding comes through, measuring and drawing." The drawings will be a permanent record of the buildings in the event they are destroyed, but the exercise also sends a message, he said: "Look, Buffalonians, if the federal govern­ ment and the National Park Service are in­ terested enough to send a special team to your city to document these structures, they're worth saving." While the federal government is interested enough to spend $380,000 a year on docu­ menting historic buildings, it's usually up to local governments and preservationists to raise the larger sums necessary to acquire and preserve historic buildings. DeLony, who grew up in Cleveland and visited Buffalo frequently as a child, said Buffalo's preoccupation with enhancing its national image could be used in the project’s favor. President’s Day was held at Hastings High School Presidents and leaders ol Hastings High Schools clubs and organizations met last Friday for breakfast and honors. The group included: (front row left to right) Kim Belanger, National Honor Society; Jennifer Schimmel, Senior class and varsity club; Kelle Young, sophomore class; Shawna Dell, Business Professionals of America; Tla DeGoa, Key Club; and Rebecca Hawkins, Yearbook Editor (back row) Eric Endsley, FFA; Brian Morton, Senior Charity Drive Coordinator; Brandon Dawe, Humanities Club; Tom DeVault, Drama Club; Jeff Krul, Travel Club; Tim Atkinson, Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and Jon Andrus, Freshman class. Absent were Katy Peterson, presi­ dent of the student council and president of interact and Cindy Purgiel, president of the junior class. Churchgoers better workers, study says by The Associated Press Americans who regularly attend their local church or synagogue are more productive in the workplace, have a more stable family life and volunteer more time to charitable causes. These are among survey findings compiled in a new report, "Religion and the Public Interest," by a national interfaith organization that encourages religious participation. Religion in American Life issued the re­ port shortly before the mid-April launching of its annual advertising campaign to stimu­ late worship attendance, with this slogan, "Bring A Friend." The report, incorporating recent findings of five research organizations, says that a lot more Americans are regular worshippen than is the common impression. More than 100 million people attend church or synagogue regularly, but a survey in the nation's four largest cities found that a majority thinks the number is less than half that. "People simply have no idea about how many go to church each week," said Nicholas B. van Dyck, president of of RIAL, with headquarters in Princeton, N.J. "The reality is double what people think it is." While many worship frequently without making it every week, the latest Gallup poll finds that in an average week, 43 percent of Americans — 107 million of them — attended church or synagogue. The report says 96 percent of the popula­ tion or 242 million Americans believe in God, and 69 percent of them or 172 million claim affiliation with a religious denomina­ tion. The findings were compiled from studies by the Gallup Organization, the Lilly En­ dowment, the Independent Sector, "Giving USA" of the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel and Proprietary Research. Other items cited in the report: — Regular worshippers are 50 percent more likely to reject illicit drags than non­ worshippen. — Churches and synagogues contribute more to America’s social services and in im­ proving the lot of the needy than any ocher non-governmental institution, including cor­ porations. — Beyond their own expenses, religious* organizations contribute $19 billion annually to child and elder care, education, health, food for the hungry, housing for the homeless and ocher non-religious work in the public in­ terest — The dollar value of volunteer time giv­ en by church-goers to community services that are doc church-related amounts to more than $6 billion annually. — Churches and synaoggues lead the list of the top 24 organizations regarded as im­ proving urban life and are found to be among the most cost-effective charitable institutions in society. — Church and synagogue members are more likely than non-worshippers to agree that "duty comes before pleasure" and that "facing daily tasks is a source of pleasure and satisfaction." "People from congregations account for most of the volunteer hours for health care, education and the arts in this country," van Dyck said. He added that they also "demonstrate betterthan-average productivity in the work place" and "commitment to'family life." About 50 religious bodies — Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Jewish and Eastern Orthodox — are represented in RIAL, which was founded in 1949, and has greatly increased in scope since. Its annual campaigns, developed by the Advertising Council, include billboards, pos­ ters in public transportation, broadcast spots and public service ads in magazines and newspapers. A preparatory brochure, "Get Ready, Get Set, Invite a Friend," has been distributed to congregations of participating denomina­ tions. Ads are to include a toll-free telephone number directing callers to evangelism de­ partments of the church of their choice. Local Real Estate broker wins CRS designation Mike Humphreys. CRS Broker & Owner of Miller Rea! Estate Mike Humphreys, broker and owner of Miller Real Estate in Hastings, has been awarded the Certified Residen­ tial Specialist (CRS) designa­ tion by the National Associa­ tion of Realtors. The award was announced during the Council and Marketing Institute meetings, held in conjunction with the meeting of the National Association of Realtors. April 20-24 in Washington. D.C. The nationally recognized CRS designation is a symbol of excellence in residential sales. Over the past five years, Humphreys completed the re­ quired course work through the Residential Sales Council and demonstrated expertise in ap­ plied residential marketing. Holders of the designation are recognized by their peers as being better able to serve clients and represent properties professionally. Less than 1 percent of realtors and realtor associates have received the honor of the CRS designation. Humphreys came to Hastings in February 1988. after purchasing Miller Real Estate from Kenneth Miller. Humphreys graduated summa cum laudc from Western Michigan University College of Business, majoring in finance with an emphasis in real estate. He is currently vice presi­ dent of the Barry/Eaton Board of Realtors, co-chair of Economic Development for the Barry County Futuring Com­ mittee, and a member of the Hastings Rotary Club. Before coming to Hastings, Humphreys worked with Bosch Realtors in Kalamazoo, a firm specializing in commer­ cial and residential real estate. Humphreys and his wife, Karen, live in Hastings. �Pegs'll — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 3, 1990 Ex-employee sentenced in theft at restaurant A former employee of Arby's Restaurant in Hastings, who broke into the store to steal ■ 116, has been sentenced to six months in '.he Barry County Jail. Raymond E. Erickson, 19, of 2300 Quimby Road, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of larceny in a building. In exchange, a more serious charge of h: making and entering was dismissed when he w. s sentenced April 4. Erickson had earlier testified he drove to Ji- restaurant in December after it was closed ard found a door left unlocked. He entered the building and found a brief­ case containing a bank deposit bag. Erickson located a hidden key. opened the bag and re­ moved the cash. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher called he offense a "stupid act" that happened after Erickson was fired from the restaurant "Mr. Erickson did not take too many mo­ ments to reflect on this before it happened," Dutcher said. “Mr. Erickson has a lot of growing up to do." The attorney said Erickson was not prop­ erly disciplined as a child and only has an eighth-grade education. Erickson said he hopes to improve him­ self. ”l*m going to finish school, and I want to be a better person," he told the court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Erickson deserved a prison sentence. "For what you did, you deserve to go to prison," Shuster said. "You broke into a former employer. You were mad at them, and somehow that made it OK to break in and steal $316." The judge said, however, it would cost so­ ciety more to send him to prison than to keep him in jail. Erickson was placed on a three-year term of probation and ordered to pay S13<X) in court costs and fines. He was directed to live in a halfway house after his release from prison. In other court business: •A Delton man who served 163 days in jail awaiting sentencing for burglary was released after sentencing. Lester D. LaFountain, who turns 18 today, was arrested in August 1989 for breaking into D’s Video Store at 215 S. Grove St., Delton. LaFountain ripped open the video return slot to enter the building in the burglary, ac­ cording to polk . n court April 4, LaFountain said the fivenonth :ail k taught him a valuable les­ Court News he said. "I would like to get back in the Del­ ton schools to finish my education." LaFountain, of 6650 Oakwood Drive, was placed on a three-year term of probation and ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and fines, along with $80 in restitution. He was directed to perform 75 hours of community service and to reside in a halfway house in Grand Rapids, LaFountain was ordered to avoid alcohol and drugs and to complete his high school education. •A Charlotte man who said he is free of drugs and alcohol for the first time since he was 12 yean old has been returned to the Barry County Jail for six months. Kyle A. Brock, 26, of Charlotte, was con­ victed in 1988 of possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of marijuana. He served one year in jail and was placed on pro­ bation. But he violated his probation when he was convicted in November 1989 of drunken driv­ ing in Calhoun County. Prior io sentencing April 4, defense attor­ ney William Doherty said Brock has made great progress in combating a long addiction tn drugs and alcohol Brock said he is working full time, is sup­ porting a child and foe child’s mother and is attending Alcoholic's Anonymous three times a week. Brock told the court be had been alcohol and drug-free for 47 consecutive days. "That’s die longest I’ve been straight since I was 12 yean old," he said. "I'm 26. That's quite an accomplishment in my life." Even during an jail term in Eaton County in 1983, he kept up his drug habit, Brock said. Judge Shuster told Brock this would be his final stop before prison. "You are on the thinnest of ice," Shuster said. "If you come back to court, you are go­ ing to prison. You have punched your last ticket." Brock was given credit for 30 days served in jail awaiting sentencing. A request for work release was denied. •A Johnstown Township resident who ad­ mitted to sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl will be sentenced next week for criminal son. "It’s had a lasting impression on me," he said. "If I keep going the way I’ve been go­ ing, I know Hl go to prison." "I'm sorry for the crime I’ve committed," sexual conduct Benjamin F. Gillett, 50. of 1600 Mill THE' CLASSIFIEDS ’he HASTINGS BANNER - Call i6’6 948-8051 Lake Road, pleaded guilty to one charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, in ex­ change a more serious charge of second-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct will be dis­ missed when be is sentenced. The fourth-degree charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison and/or $500 in fines. Gillett told the court in March that he had touched the girl's breasts. "I don't know why I did it, your honor," he said. "1 guess it was (for gratification)." Gillett remains free on bond. •A 20-year-old Middleville man with sev­ eral previous convictions faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced May 23 for burglary. John R. Foote, of 1595 S. Yankee Springs Road, pleaded guilty to the charge of break­ ing into a pole barn in October 1989. Foote also pleaded guilty March 28 to a habitual offender charge, alleging he has two previous felonies. In exchange, a new burglary charge and a second previous offender charge will be dis­ missed when he is sentenced. Two counts of probation violation arising from offenses in 1987 and 1988 also will be dropped. Foote said he and a friend were driving by the home in the 11600 block of Bowen Mills Road when they realized they were low on gas. The friend suggested they check the pole barn to see if a vehicle had gas in it While there were there, they took a radio out of the car, Foote said. He remains lodged in the Bany County Jail awaiting sentencing. Foote was convicted in 1987 of larceny from a motor vehicle and in 1988 of unlaw­ ful use of a motor vehicle. Both were felony offenses. •A Prairieville Township man who sold marijuana to an undercover police agent last year has been placed on probation for two ye?rs. Larry A. Seedorff, 32, of 7775 Milo Road, also was ordered to pay $500 in fines and court costs and $35 in restitution. He may serve the last 90 days in jail, ac­ cording to the sentence handed down March 28. Prior to sentencing, Prosecutor Dale Crow­ ley asked the court to sentence Seedorff to jail immediately. "We believe this is a very serious offense," approximately 5 acres. Asking 5129,500. Call Marlene While, at 945-4152 or at Century 21-Czindcr Realty, 945-3426. LIKE NEW-IN LOVELY Neighborhood! 2 bedroom home with Jordan Lake access. 2 car insulated garage, asking S55.200. Call Marlene While at 945-4152 or at Century 21 -Czinder Realty, 945-3426. 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But Morse's admission changes (he nature of the investigation. The three, none of whom were wearing seat belts, suffered serious injuries when Morse lost control of the pickup truck on M­ 37 near Airport Road. •An Illinois man who fought with his girl­ friend. broke her window and killed her cat, has been placed on 18 months probation for resisting police. Jay Lundquist also received 60 days in jail, but the term was suspended until the end of his probation. Lundquist was arrested in January after a neighbor called police to the victim's Delton home. Lundquist later pleaded guilty to a reduced charged of attempted resisting and obstructing police. Defense attorney Michael McPhillips said Lundquists’ actions that day were out of the ordinary for him because he had been drink­ ing that day. The defense attorney added the victim re­ quested Lundquist receive no jail time be­ cause the two had made up since the incident. "What happened out there was a very stupid thing," Lundquist said. ”1 don’t drink like that normally, and I don’t have any prob­ lems with the law." Judge Eveland agreed the incident was unusual for Lundquist, but said it was a serious offense nevertheless. "You could have injured somebody or you could have injured yourself," Eveland said. Eveland said he was particularly upset that Lundquist had picked up the cat and thrown it into a wall. "I am a great animal lover myself," the judge said. "1 find what you did to that cat reprehensible. Even if you don’t like cats, they have a right to live." Lundquist also was assessed $300 in court costs, $300 in fines and wu ordered to avoid alcohol and to have substance abuse counsel­ ing. The 1984 Ford pickup truck left the right side of the road, struck a post along a drive­ way and over turned. The truck rolled over across two driveways before coming to rest in the 500 block of M-37. Decker, of 207 Robin Road, Middleville, was taken to Pennock Hospital and treated for broken bones. Morse, of 219 Cochran, Charlotte, also was taken to Pennock and then was airlifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo with in­ ternal injuries. The third passenger, Edmund Saldivar, 30, of 212 Stadium, Middleville, also was air­ lifted to Borgess from Pennock. He was treated for internal injuries and cuts to his face. Saldivar told police Morse was driving be­ cause the three were on their wsy to visit a friend of his in Lansing, and only Morse knew the way there State Police Trooper Mike Haskamp said Morse and Saldivar both had signed state­ ments saying Morse had been driving. Polygraph tests for the three have been scheduled for June, and the investigation re­ mains open. FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more in formation cal I: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. 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"Apparently I didn't stop altogether." The judge also imposed 100 hours of community service. "The community is fed up with drugs," Eveland said. "You owe something back to the community." Driver's identity changes in accident investigation J-Ad Graphics News Service An investigation into a high-speed accident in April that left three seriously injured has CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank our children, our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for their many acts of kindness while I was at Pennock, Butterworth, and the University of Michigan hospitals. A special thanks to our neigh­ bor, Cliff Treat, who went around the neighborhood and to Bradford-Whites with a card for everyone to sign. Also to pastor Dan and the First Church of God and the Algonquin Lake Bible Church for their sympathy and prayers. __________ Eugene Kidder, Jr, he said. "It would send the wrong message to the community if a jail sentence were net imposed immediately." Crowley noted Seedorff has prior convic­ tions for possession of marijuana. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher, how­ ever, said Seedorff had received the drug in exchange for working on a friend's car. When an ex-girlfriend called in January 1989 and asked for some marijuana, he gave the drug to her. Seedorff told the court he was sorry for his actions. "I'm very sorry this happened. It was a rather stupid mistake," Seedorff said. "I want FISH FOR STOCKING: giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout Walleye, Largcmouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggls’ Fish Farm, Inc.08988 35lh St, Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. BU RGLARY...cont/nu«d from paga 6 "One had opened a bank account, and we seized that mooey," Leedy said. Authorities in Kent County are investigat­ ing a similar burglary at the Caledonia Great Lakes Car Wash. McGavin and Corbeil are suspects in that case u well, Leedy said. Because the burglars had used a key to en­ ter the building, authorities in both counties had been investigating Great Lakes employ­ ees as suspects in the case. Neither McGavin or Corbeil had ever been employed at the car wash. But they knew someone who was em­ ployed there. "They knew the owner's daughter," Leedy said. "One day while they were out and about in the Caledonia area, they saw her out emp­ tying the car wash machines." McGavin, who is an aide in the Caledonia High School office, checked school records and found out where her school locker wu located, Leedy said. He broke into the locker, found throe keys, duplicated them and returned the originals. Later they tried the duplicates and found they worked. Both McGavin and Corbeil were arraigned Monday in 56th District Court on one charge of breaking and entering an unoccupied dwelling, and eight colmts of breaking into a coin-operated device. Authorities said the Hastings City Bank tellers and the Hastings Banner solved the case for them. "We've got to give a lot of credit to the tellers for picking up on it," Leedy said. "We're also grateful to the Banner for pub­ lishing the story." REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Call 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance Police Beat Vandals break into Dalton High School DELTON - Authorities have two suspects in *a recent burglary and mali­ cious destruction of property at Delton Kellogg High School Burglars broke into the school tipped over lockers and moved large amounts of furniture around in the rchool. School officials discovered the bur­ glary April 23 when they arrived for classes. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy An­ thony Stein found no signs of a forced entry. Burglars tipped over lockers in the east entrance hallway, removed furniture and a soda pop machine from the teachers' lounge and put them in the hallway. They also removed tables and chairs from other rooms and put them inside the gym. In an industrial arts room, burglars rammed a chair through a table top, damaging the surface. They also ripped two pencil sharpeners off of a wall, broke a stapler and a pointer. The vandals broke a bottle of perma­ nent ink, scattering the fluid across the walls and several tables. Damages were estimated at $690 in­ cluding the labor to move furniture. Burglar scared away from break-in DELTON - A midcat arrived home lui week ia time io Kan off • would te burglary. Bury Couixy Sheriff 1 Deputy Ted DeMott uid a reridear the MOO block of Eddy Road pulled ter car iau her driveway a 9 pai. April 25, jus ia ot time to ace a naa aoemptieg to force hia way iuo her houae. The aupect no acron the driveway ia from oT the car aad diaappeared into tee woods. The man te described u bavin, a small build arid wearing dark electee. Wrecker damaged during sendee cell RUTLAND TWP. - A wrecker aervice truck needed service himadf lam week after responding to a can for help at the Blarney Suae Bar. While the employee oT Hastings Wrecker Service was helping a customer who bed locked his keys ia hie car, a crowd gaahmed ia the parting lot at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Toamnae ia the group punctured the a tire oa the wrecker, flattening the wheel Bany Couaay Sheriffs deputies have a aupect in the case. Dimigrs wen esdnaaed at $125. Cycle rider hurt In crash last Sunday ASSYRIA TWP. - A M-year-otd Battle Geek man wu injured Saaday Ot when he loet control the moaorcyde she wu riding. Authorities said alcohol may have been e factor in the ecddesL Kim S. Hill wu takea Io Peaaock Hospital after the 3 a.m. accident oa Assyria Road west cfMdd Deputy Sheriffs Dor Leaf aad Sac DdCCtto said Hill wu riding a 1923 Harley aoute <m Aaayria Road whea te lost control of tee vehicle. The cycle slide 112 fees hefore going off tee read. The vehicle coetinoed an­ other 53 feel aad Strack rolled into a dilch before couiag lo rear Hill al nut refused medical treatment uatfl deputies lotd him he either would go lo the hospital or the Bany County laiL At Peaaock Hospital, HiU deded te ted teen la aa aeddeas aad denied te tedkua lajwat The caae remataa uader iaveatigatioe. Guns stolen froth Hsttlhgs resMottce HASTINGS - Burglars broke into a Hastings home Satarday. stealing sev­ eral fireanns. according lopdice. Hastings Police laid the caaire boom hadteearaaucked. The home in the 300 block South Hanover Street wu discovered burglar­ ot ised at 2:30 tn. Saturday. A 22 boU-actica rifle and a rdckle^latcd dan revolver were reported noten from tee home. Tteesriauae the notes merchan­ dise ana not available, aad tee incident remaiM uadcr iavestigatioe. ot fConvOrd *y /-Ad GnyMcr News 22 caliber long rifle, a .22 caliber Service). McAlister murder trial continues this week CORUNNA (AP) . A 21-year-old man accused in the murder sod kidnapping of Petry bask employees was physically and mentally abused as a child and wu suicidal, his attorney says. The trial continued this week for William McAlister, charged with first-degree murder, four counts of kidnapping and three couts of assault with intent to commit murder ia the Sept 26,1989, incident In the first day of foe trial Friday, Michael Koenig, McAlister's lawyer, didn’t dispute that McAlister abducted four beak employees and took them to a gravel road ia Assyria Township. "We plan to show that be was suicidal frun early childhood," be said. "And foil was just a desire on Ns behalf to self-destruct." Koenig also didn't dispute teat McAUater entered the employees lo lie teneath the car u te backed ap over teem, killiag Marilyn Ms aad seriously iajuriag Betty Green. Employees Richard Church aad Sunn Mclnuah cackled with ntinor injuries Green wiped away lean u ate teetifled about teiagroa over three timea. "I lifted ap a little bit aad MW tee car. There wu so way I could get up. That’s when tee tailpipe caughe ate ia my head. *Ttea tte car come ap over ua aad h wu like anawtelag wu caught... The wheels wen apiaaiag aad gravel wu flying." ate aaH. "Thea 1 came io. Marilya wu beside me. I locked at Marilya sad ate wu moaniBg sad gnmaiag aad teca she just stepped. 1 knew I couldn't telpher." During Gloea'S lestimoey, McAlister laid his head rm tee table and teook with ante. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Leflers should be written in good taste. •Letters that are fcelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-05-10.pdf 94bed464d0ea0c71667c65687daf5634 PDF Text Text News Briefs Common Cause critical of PACs Students attend capital ‘Close Up’ Rotary honors Top 10 students See Story, Page 2 See Story, Page 3 See Story, Page 11 Another FEMA grant awarded _ Btoty County recently received a $13,000 Federal Emergency Managemeta Aiahtance gram from the date. The check h in xddtooo tothe $24,000 ■moato the county received in February Uaually. two check, are mat wiaally. one in laae iprmg and another la the faU. Hie county geaa about $43,000 per year. Barty County Federal Emergency Maaagrmeat Board Cbairaaan Sieve Lxdtua laid he did not know why the check waa aabmhlnd. "We were atapriacd,” he laid. “We didn't expect to ger more money the uevotea to tneInterests oj Barry County Since 16b0 Hayings VOLUME 135, NO. K/ft Banner THURSDAY, MAY 10. 1990 The FEMA gnat » diatribuaed to ctarctesaadodwrgraapatoaidteiliea kt need with food, Aehrn aad tael aaaiataace. Throe tamilaea already receiving naae of federal aaaiataace are PRICE 25* Fees loweredfor neutered dogs am eligible. County dog census planned Legislative Conee started by Eintare GMmvI Assistant Editor Bany County residents will soon have extra incentive* to get their pets neutered and make sure their dogs are licensed. To encourage neutering of animal*, the Barry County Board of Commisskmei* Tues­ day agreed to offer a lower license fee rale to owners of neutered dogs and increase the charge for animal* that are not. The new license fee* win be effective July 6 and will be S3 per year for neutered dog* aad 16 for other*. The current rate ha* been in ef­ fect since the late 1970* aad is $S per year for *11 dog*. Those fee* pertain to future annual license coat* and for dog* that reach six month* ofage after March 1 or have been obtained from a licensed kennel or pet shop after March 1 and before July 10 of each year. After July 10, dog* fitting that criteria are given a pro-rated fee of $1.50 if neutered and $3 if not neutered. After that inital year, licenses must be purchased before March 1 of each year to avoid an added penalty fee. For those who have procrastinated and haven't purchased a 1990 license for a dog they’ve owned for awhile, the license fee is The nxnfoty Irgialative Coflee, aptmaorod by the Haatiaga Arfca Chamber of Commerce, will lake place to « a m Monday. May 14. at the Custy Seat RestMTWt. Suae Seaaaor lack Welborn aad Stale Ktprrararalive Bob Beader win be on toad to talk wifo i iimilmiiiii abmn inner of the day. May 15 deadline for candidates The drodtoc for tUag tar pobdcai offce, to foe Aag. 7 frieaaty ia 4 p m Tuaaday, May 15. to the Bany County Clerk’s office. Foahioae that will be ap tar decaaa iactade one U.S. Seaale earn from “ g I---------------- •“ ■‘V- Suae Seaeae, Sime nigmaamnwtiwr. Cramty C—imlrr’-r- and aome to'imWip offices collects $1,000 An an aucaoa Stomday eveaaag to boaefk Bany Cnmaataity Hoopice generated about $1,000 for the vohaweer omuxtelltcio. i [|[|||[| ||||M Jason Carr shows the plaque he won for finishing in the runner-up slot in the Michigan Citizen Bee contest last Thursday evening in Lansing. Carr will go on to the national competition June 16-20 in Lansing. Hastings junior second in state ‘Citizen Bee’ Hastings senior wins scholarship by David T. Young Haat^a High School valor Tony Miller a one of 209 high achool graduator to Middpm who have receiv­ ed $1,500 Ruben C. Bytd Honora Scholarahips to amend foe collegea of • Local business owner honored Al larva, owner of the McDooold'i Rcnntrom in Heeling,, hm received a corporate from the Michigan Crime Prevcndoa Aaaocimion. larva wm nominated for the honor became of hi, wort with child safety progmme aad his support at law enforce­ ment in Barty County. He received his sward April 27 at the association's an­ nual banquet in Grand Rapid, The local businessman has sponsored and supported bicycle safety programs and Bicycle Rodeo events sponsored by the Hastings City Mice and Barry County 4-H Clubs. He also worked with a fund-raising campaign to buy a van to transport equipment for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department dive team. Additional News Briefs Appear ob Page 13 yean. The last time a dog census was held, $16,000 in additional funds wa* brought in. said Commiasfoaer Rae M. Howe. Owner* of unlicensed dog* are subject to receiving a court summons from census taken. The same penalty applies to people pniarsting or harboring unlicensed dogs. The board's Criminal Justice Committee w® work with County Coordinator Judy Btaereon to map out detail* of die dog census drive. Township supervisor* also are being The County Board adapted a new animal control enforcement ordinance, effective July 6, which add* more provisions for the protec­ tion of aB animal* aad provides penalties to person* who abandon animals. Peterson said. Basically the ordinance is a revision of the previous 1976 document, with no other major Sm DOGS, cont Page 3 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Studsnt Council sots Talent Show . soon. The census is expected to add additional find* to county coffers because commis­ sioner* said the number of people purchasing license* has dropped considerably in recent changes, she said. The license fee schedule include* some new charges for owners who want to retrieve dogs that have been impounded at the animal shelter more than twice in a 12-month period. The impoundment fee for the third-time of­ fender is $20 and four or more impoundments in that time frame will cost $40. An additional $2 daily fee will be charged for adult dogs (over six months of age). A $10 fee is charged for the first offense. A second impoundment is $15. Prior to adopting the new license fee schedule, commissioner* had proposed charg­ ing $10 per year for non-neutered dog licenses. However, several argued that doubl­ ing the current fee wa* too high. "We might price ourselves out of the market," Commissioner P. Richard Dean said, adding that people might be more likely to take the chance that they wouldn't get caught with an unlicensed dog. Dean also said he thought people with neutered dog* “ought to have a break." The rest of the board agreed and lowered the originally proposed $5 for neutered dog licenses to $3. Local economy strong, study says works by world renowned atiisu such as Firman. Rockwell. Renoir, Harn ar and Chaftali were awpitod by the Oxford An Cifcfire of Daren Hoatyce office manager Marian Swift ■M foe tornote was ligheer foan expectod. ft wm miaured Am abmn 70 people attended the preview, while nbotf 50 atayed for foe auction. The federal awarda are one-time scaotarsap* tor mgn acnooi gnaaaws who have demonstated acadetaic ex­ cellence aad achievements. Ftaasciel resource* of the recipient'* family i* not a cooiidenriosi. Each high achool principal in the stale oommase* aa outstanding gradaating senior, baaed on acadetaic achievements and teat acorn A public awarda ceremony ia acheduled to take place on Monday, June 4, at Holly's Bistro at the Muskegon Holiday Ian. $10 now and will jump to $12 on July 6. And to enforce the county's animal control ordinance, commissioners decided that a county-wide dog census will be conducted J Editor A young man who considers himself a political outsider will represent Hastings High School in the national Citizen Bee finals June 16-20 in Washington D.C. Jraior Jason Carr last Thursday qualified icr the contest by placing second in the state Citizen Bee in Lansing. He will be joined in the nation's capital by state champion Jofi Joseph of Muskegon Catholic Central High School and third-place finisher Bernard Yeh of Utica Stevenson High School, both seniors. His advisor, social studies teacher Kathy Oliver, said, "We were very confident going into the competition, and Jason fulfilled all expectations, as we knew he could." Carr made it all the way to the final round of the state Bee until he gave the wrong response to a question about who wrote "Sister Carrie." The correct answer was Theodore Dreiser. His airplane flight to Washington D.C. next month will be paid for by the Close-Up Foundation, a prime sponsor of the Bee. Oliver still is looking for a way to attend, but Jason said this time he plans to ask his proud parents, Stephen and Janet Carr, to stay home. It's no offense to mom and dad, he said, it's just that he wants his "rite of passage," he said. All this recent attention is quite sudden for a politically conscious young man who says he is proud to be in a minority at his school. This status is caused by the fact he is decidely a Democrat. "Most of my friends are Republicans," Cansaid. "So we tend not to talk about politics. The student population here is generally apathetic, but there are a few who like to discuss politics." The Hastings junior has lined up on the liberal side of the ledger despite the fact his parents are split. His mother is a Democrat and his father is a Republican. Carr made school history March 15 when he won the regional Citizen Bee competition, besting 33 other contestants from 14 area schools. He and runner-up Matt Perry of Battle Creek Lakeview then earned the right to compete in the state contest with 28 other finalists from 14 other regional contests. Carr won an S800 U.S. Savings Bond for his efforts in the state competition. He also won a $500 bond for taking the top honor in the regional contest. Joseph, who has competed at the state level Citizen Bee for four years now and has won it twice in a row, earned a SI ,000 savings bond. Yeh's bond was worth S500. Politics is the prime interest for the state Citizen Bee runner-up. However, Canconfessed to a passion for baseball. He belongs to a "rotisserie league" in which the members act as owners of their own teams. Jason's team, the defending league champion, is "Carr Trouble." However, his group now is mired in fourth place in the 11team league. In keeping with his interest in politics, his heroes, past and present include former Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt and cunent figures such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Senators Paul Simon of Illinois, Richard Gephardt of Missouri and Bob Keny of Nebraska. Naturally, all of the above are or were Democrats. Carr said he believes the greatest U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, "because he had to deal with the Civil War,” and FDR, who "had to pull this country out of the Great Depression." About President Bush's popularity and strong approval rating, Carr said, "I think it's artificially inflated. He's a 'feel-good' president, and he's been able to avoid making the tough decisions thus far." On the global scene, his heroes are Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Soviet leader See BEE, Cont. Page 2 Staff Writer Hastings shoppers flock to stores in neighboring cities, while local merchants de­ pend on non-county residents foe a sizeable slice of their trade, according to an economic analysis study of the area. Despite the two-way traffic, the local economy remains strong, said Tommy Hammer, a consultant with NCI at North­ western University The first phase of the three-part study pre­ sented by Hammer last week was funded with a $12,000 rural economic strategy grant Hastings received in February from the Michigan Department of Commerce. The 69-page paper delivered last Thursday to local political and business leaders wa* prepared as an "economic baseline" describing past and present economic conditions in Hastings and Bany County. Hastings' commercial enterprises provide all the necessities of life, but shoppen prefer to take a portion of their business elsewhere, according to Hammer "If all of Hastings' retail sales were directed to the city, it could meet the entire demand," be said. "You can buy almost anything you need tn Hastings, but people like to shop around." "The reason, of course, is you are sur­ rounded by major cities. A third of all retail business is going out of the city," be said. "Only 54 percent of the county's demand for retail sales are met in the county. This is very low for a county of 50,000 people." Because of Barry County's unique position in West Michigan, Hammer said the county has an unusual economy for a largely rural *90 Job Sites of Workers Living in Hastings 133% ■ Hastings ■ Barry County ■Out of County 24.8% 62.1% Average 1987 Earnings Per Worker in Hastings, Barry County and others Hastings Barry County West Michigan Michigan United States area. "I have never seen a county, except for a few suburban counties, as dependent on out­ side sources for jobs," Hammer said. "I think the number of out-commuters now exceeds the number of people working in the county." Hastings' job market suffered a severe downturn between 1979 and 1983, losing half of its manufacturing jobs. Sm STUDY, Cont Page 12 Pay hike angers Maple Valley teachers by Mark LaRoee StaffWriter NASHVILLE - M«ple Valley Education Association member* were upset when they learned that the Board of Education Monday approved two salary increases for retiring Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff, said MVEA negotiator and teacher John Hughes. Upon negotiation committee recommenda­ tion, the School Board approved the raises 5-0 at a special meeting Monday. Trustees Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins, both of whom are resigning in June, were not present. The contract settlements with Wolff and two other employees. Transportation Director Gerald Aldrich and the Central Office secretary, were not on the agenda. Wolff, who wa* earning $53,730 in the 1988- 89 achool year, was given a 9W percent salary increase on * one-year contract for 1989- 90 and an 8 W percent increase for 1990- 91, in which Wolff is expected to work half a year because of his plans to retire. The 9% percent increase will bring Wolff's salary to $58,834 and the 816 percent increase will increase the superintendent's salary to $63,835, so he will earn $31,917 for the half­ year contract. Although both increases are in excess of $5,000, Wolff will not be the recipient of the total $10,000-plus salary increase. Wolff announced in January his intention to retire on Dec. 31,1990, and the Maple Valley School Board accepted his decision. Wolff first announced his intention to retire in June 1988. but he has since been offered and has accepted two one-year contracts and a half-year contract, which expires in December. The teachers were angry Tuesday because they worked without contracts for much of the year and settled for a 5!6. 5¥i and 6 percent increase over three years. Hughes said. The rank and file rejected a contract offer of 5'6 percent for three years in a ratification vote late last year. �Pafle 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 Common Cause calls for campaign reforms Director blasts PACs at First Friday program by David T. Young Editor The current system of financing political campaigns gives special interests too much power and shuts out the individual in the process, the director of Michigan Common Cause says. Karen Holcomb-Merrill told a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn audience in Hastings Friday that political action committees (PACs) are choking off the power of individuals in the election process, making politicians more accountable to these special interest groups han their constituents as a whole and called for reforms. Holcomb*Merrill, a 1983 graduate of Albion College's Fbrd Institute of Public Service and former lobbyist for the Michigan Townships Association, said PACs were formed in the late 1970s because of the perceived need to limit wealthy individuals' contributions in campaigns. Since then, she said, "The problem we now see is that PACs are dominating the political system." Holcomb-Merrill listed several examples of negative impacts of PACs. First and foremost is that individuals are increasingly being left out of the political process. "It’s not so much that it's buying of votes, but collective pressure groups have influence," she said. She pointed out that doctors have a PAC, but patients don't. Realtors have a PAC, but no one represents homeowners. "What happens is that you have special interests (with power), and the average citizen is shut out," Holcomb-Merrill said. The second problem, she said, is the "unhealthy relationship" between special interests and legislators. "It’s a continuous cycle," she said. "The PACs say 'you voce this way and we'll continue to support you."* The third is that PACs are fueling escalating costs of campaigns. She said that the average race for a State Senate scat is expected to cost about $500,000, "for a job that pays about $40,000 a year." In the race for a U.S. Senate seat, a candidate must raise about $4 million, which she termed "ridiculous." A fourth problem, she said, is that under the present system it is difficult for challengers to raise money. The PACs generally have a link to incumbents they don't to newcomers. And, she said, "Even if citizens are unhappy with an incumbent, it's difficult to fund foe challenger to mount an effective campaign." Holcomb-Merrill pointed to the fact that more than 95 percent of incumbents in Congress seeking re-election in 1988 won. One of foe seediest outgrowths of foe PAC system, she said, was the recent "Keating Scandal" involving five U.S. Senators, including Donald Rieglc of Michigan, who intervened on behalf of the failing Lincoln Savings and Loan, ultimately costing taxpayers money in a bailout Another negative effect of PACs was felt closer to home after the introduction of a statewide wine cooler deposit bill. "At first, on foe surface, everybody seemed to think it was a good idea, but later there was no support," Holcomb-Merrill said. "One special interest group saw to it that the bill didn't get out of committee." A fifth problem with the current system, she said, is political officials* acceptance of honoraria for speaking engagements. "Congressmen began making tremendous amounts of money," she said. She added that it hasn't been a problem in Michigan - at least not yet The root of that problem is that under current rules legislators do not have to report honoraria earnings and that PACs can pay for them. "This money can create obligations," she said. Holcomb-Merrill said there are a number of solutions that Common Cause is proposing. One is to put a cap on the amount legislators can accept in PAC money. Another is to create a time limitation oa when PAC contributions to a campaign may be made. She suggested from April 1 of aa election year to the date of the general election. "PACs can make contributions at any time (under current rules)," she said, "so the problem is that PAC money can come in just as a vote on critical legislation comes up." A third potential solution is to deal with the question of honoraria. If it is allowed to continue, legislators should be required to report their earnings from speaking engagements, she said. Holcomb-Merrill said Common Cause supports raises for Congressmen and Senators if honoraria are banned or restricted. “We support a well-funded legislator who does not have to seek out extra income," she said. Another solution, she said, is to require legislators to report all trips funded by special interest groups. The most comprehensive solution, Holcomb-Merrill said, is for citizens to use the checkoffs on their income tax forms. This would result in untainted campaign finance contributions in small amounts. "It is the most comprehensive solution for state races," she said. "But it's very expensive, and that’s the dificult thing." Holcomb-Merrill said the U.S. Senate now is voting on campaign finance reform legislation and Common Cause expects that some changes will be enacted later this year. "We hope that some of that will filter down to the state." she said. "But the people voting on reform are those who stand to benefit most from the current system," she added. "So there must be a lot of public pressure. Citizens must play a large role." Holcomb-Merrill said iMividual citizens getting involved is critical to making changes. "It lakes an informed citizenry to do something about it," she said. "We need to ask candidates how much PAC money they're accepting and why. People have to say they won't tolerate the PAC system any more." During a question-and-answer period, she was asked if there is any way the 30-secood happening in the future." One questioner pointed out that a cap on PAC funding would not affect candidates who are independently wealthy because they could finance the campaigns themselves. ’ While agreeing with the statement, Holcomb-Merrill said that under the current system wealthy candidates can supplement existing funding from PACs as well. She also was asked about the concept of "soft money," that which is spent on behalf of a candidate, but not given directly to him or her. She said something has to be done about that process and noted that George Bush and "I can’t imagine a way to ban it," the answered. "It would be prohibition of freedom of speech. It's the way candidates have found to get their message across." She noted that the TV spots in the 1988 presidential campaign became negative and "turned a lot of people off." She suggested that candidates be required to pay more for their TV ads. When asked if television should voluntarily donate free air time to candidates. she said, "Obviously, television wouldn't be thrilled with giving up free air time. I doo! see that Michael Dukakis took in about $40 million in the 1988 presidential campaign. She said that eight people who each contributed $100,000 to the Bush campaign in *88 now have government jobs. Holcomb-Merrill said the system now favors special interest groups and big money, even though it was created as a response to big individual contributions in the past And that has left individual voters feeling powerless. "People have gouen real cynical," she said. "They don't think they can make a difference, and mat’s reflected in their participation in foe process. (Studies show fewer and fewer Americans voting in recent years). "But citizens are incredibly powerful, especially when they work together. If everybody would realize that, hat would be foe key (to reform).” Common Cause is an Independent group of about 300.000 people nationwide and about 7400 in Michigan that was formed in the 1970s after the Watergate scandal to press for campaign finance reform and for ethics in politics, h has been credited with helping pass foe Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Acl The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee aad is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of South Jefferson and Green streets ia Hastings. The next session, June 1 at 12.05 pjn., will focus on the federal budget and hopes for a peace dividend. The speaker will be Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe. IMWtMbBWbNto Used books are being American Association of University Women. The AAUW will use the YOU ARE INVITED TO THE HEALTH FAIR vide national fellowships for graduate women. AU books, paper back and hardcover, wiU be appreciated by the AAUW for this endeavor. Call 945-0606. SPONSORED BY PENNOCK HOSPITAL tioa Scholarship Pond of foe AAUW has provided fellowships for advanced studies to mote than 4,500 CO-SPONSORED BY fellowships, grants and swards programs, the talented women are helped to realize foeir full potential by acquir­ ing edneatioa and training. BARRY-EATON HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FELPAUSCH “Cope” — a support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. comer of State and Washington Streets. TO BE HELD ON MAY 12,1990 9:00AM to 3:90PM AT PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. GREEN ST. teawtaait Pennock .Hospital’s Diabetes Support Group will meet oa Wednesday, May 16, The topic will be “Coping with Insurance Companies — What They Cover and What They Don't.” Hus will be the last meeting until September. There will be a $2 charge to cover the cost of breakfast. HASTINGS, MI. 49058 by calling 948-3125. 616 948-3125 SERVICES OFFERED CHOLESTEROL SCREEN BLOOD SUGAR SCREEN BLOOD TYPING COLO-RECTAL CANCER SCREEN BLOOD PRESSURE CUNIC HEIGHT/WEK3HT EVALUATION LUNG CAPACITY TESTING IMMUNIZATIONS /w m«ta<tob*Haj2* Delton area residents are in­ vited to attend Neighborhood Watch meeting at the Bany Township Hall Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Colleen Braybrook of State Farm Insurance and Barry County Sheriff David Wood will speak on organizing and implementing a Neighborhood Watch in the (DPT, HIB, PNEUMOVAC, Td) MEDICATIONS INFORMATION SELF BREAST EXAM INSTRUCTION FITNESS CLINIC FOOT EVALUATIONS VISION ACQUITY EAR EXAMS HEARING SCREENING DENTAL/ORAL EXAM CANCER/CARDIAC ANALYSIS STRESS EVALUATION •MEDICAL REVIEW OF SCREENINGS* HMvrilMtertM ■court Historical FW Fiddler Les Raber of Hastings will entertain members of the Bernard Historical Society at the group’s Monday, May 14 meeting. Raber has performed all over the slate and at celebra­ tions in Washington D.C. The meeting starts al 7 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is invited to at­ tend. Cookies and coffee will be served. Karen Holcomb-Merrill, director of Common Cause in Michigan, shows some graphics that illustrate the increasing influence of political action committees in election campaigns. Congressman Henry to seek fourth term Fifth District Congressman haul Henry Monday announced that he will seek re­ election to a fourth term. Henry, a Republican, represents eight townships in the northern half of Bany County. In a prepared statement, Henry said, "On three successive occasions, the citizens of Michigan's Fifth Congressional District have honored and entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as their voice ia Washington. I have sought to fulfill that obligation to the very best of my ability. I have tried to serve with reasoned judgment, integrity and political fairness on the many critical issues that have been debated before foe Congress throughout my yean of service, and I believe I have been aa effective voice for all my constituents during those yean." Hertry was first elected to Congress in 1984 and he was returned to office ia 1986 aad 1988. He now is ranking member of foe House Subcommittee oa Health and Safety. He served as 32nd District State Senator from 1983 to 1985 and was chairman of foe Committee oa Education and Health and was vice chairman of foe Committee oa Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs. From 1979 to 1982 he was a State Representative from foe 91st District, also serving as assistant Republican Floor Leader. A graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois, he earned his master's degree in 1968 and and Ri.D. in 1970 at Duke University. He was a professor of political science at Calvin College from 1970 to 1978 and was a political science instructor at Duke University in 1969 and 1970. Some of his legislative initiatives and honors have included: • Founding member of the Grace Caucus, a bi-partisan group of U.S. Senators and and Representatives seeking implementation of the Presidential Task Force report oa Waste in Government Spending. • Recipient of the "Bulldog of the Treasury" award for fighting wasteful government spending. • Recognized as "Friend of the Taxpayer” by foe National Taxpayers Union. • Author of the "College Savings Bond" program to help enable middle-income AnwrifOTt to save for their children's college educations. • Author of the "Accountability Amendments” establishing program performance requirements for local school districts under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act • One of the original co-sponsors of the Gramm-Rudman Deficit Reduction Act to attempt to eliminate foe federal budget deficit • Author of foe National Bottle Refund Congressman Paul Henry • Author of the National Hostage Awareness Day Act of 1989. Henry's other committee assignments in the UJ. House include foe Committee on Education aad Labor, the Committee on Science Space and Technology; foe Select Committee on Aging; the Executive Committee of foe Congressional Human Rights Caucus; and the subcomittees on Post-secondary Education, Employment Opportunities; Space, Science and Applications; Science, Research and Technology; and Natural Resources, Agriculture Research and Environment. He also is regional representative for the Republican Policy Committee. Henry, in his announcement Monday, also said, "I have consistently received recognition during my service in the Congress for my leadership on environmental issues, on wasteful government spending, and on education reform. "I am very proud to bring these recognitions home to every resident of the Fifth District, and 1 would be honored to have foe support of foe voters once again this yeari so that I may continue in my efforts to represent this district to the best of my ability." Henry and his wife, Karen, live in Grand Rapids and have three children. Bill. BEE, continued from page 1 Mikhail Gorbachev. Carr said he has high regard for Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe, who represents the southern half of Bany County. "Howard's pretty good, and he knows his stuff about South Africa," he said. But Carr admitted to believing that Republican Congressman Paul Henry of foe Fifth District "isn't such a bad guy.” After he graduates next spring, Carr says he would like to attend Michigan Stale University and take up public administration. He also is looking at DePaul University and at Eastern Michigan University. But he doesn't believe he will return to live in Hastings and Barry County. He gave two reasons. "1 don't think a Democrat stands a chance in this county," he said. He mentioned that his research turned up the fact that Democrats have carried the county in presidential elections only twice since the Civil War. Wilson won in 1912 and Lyndon Johnson won in 1964. "And the school finance system is so messed up," he added. "We have English textbooks that are older than the students," referring to his belief there is a pressing need to pass the school millage request June 11. Carr's other activities in foe school have included Youth in Government, foe Academic Quiz Bowl and Drama Club. He also is a member of People for the American Way. The Citizen Bee, now in its fourth year, is coordinated by the State Board of Education. It is sponsored by the Close Up Foundation, the Detroit News, Consumers Power, Meijer Inc. and the Michigan Department of Education. The Citizen Bee, which this year involved 183 high schools in Michigan, is much like a spelling bee, except that the contestants answer questions about history, geography, politics, current events and economics. Oliver, who serves as advisor for the local Citizen Bee program, accompanied Carr and his parents to Lansing for the state contest Thursday evening. �The Hastings "mnc- "ill "IIJJ, Milj| IU. IQQO Bipn 1 Hastings students get‘Close Up’ look at Washington by Shelly Suker Staff Writer HASTINGS — Encountering the likes of Vice President Dan Quayle. Senator Ted Ken­ nedy fresh from a meeting with freed American hostage Frank Reed, and world renowned undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, thrilled three Hastings students and their teacher on the high school’s first Project Close-Up visit to Washington D.C. Senior Rebecca Hawkins, who has political ambitions, initiated the program in Hastings, though Maple Valley. Delton and Middleville students have been taking part for a number of years. ‘‘I want to go into politics some day and I thought this might be a lead-in for my future." she said. "I thought Washington would be a great place to visit. I learned what the difference is between conservative and liberal and what certain people do in govern­ ment," during the April 29 through May 5 trip. Thanks to the financial support of the Barry Intermediate School District, Hawkins and sophomores Dan Watson and James Windsor, and French and U.S. History instructor James Oliver of Middleville were able to join nearly 950 other students, from Michigan, Maine and Alaska on the excursion. "They try to put diverse places together,” said Oliver of the program. The small Hastings delegation traveled under the auspices of the Calhoun In­ termediate School District, Oliver said. Their trip took them on guided looks at the monuments, into subcommittee and commit­ tee House sessions, to a dinner theater and cm tours of the city. "You don't just see the monuments," noted Watson. "You see why they're there. We went to the Lincoln Memorial and heard Mar­ lin Luther King's *1 Have a Dream’ speech on tape.” "We spent a day on Capitol Hill, that was great," added Hawkins. "1 was able to meet Ted Kennedy. That was the highlight of my whole week because I've always liked the Kennedy s." And while visiting the House session, Wat­ son was pleased to see and hear Quayle ad­ dressing the representatives on die topic of the SD1 (Strategic Defense Initiative). The group also met with Michigan Fifth District U.S. Representative Paul Henry . Watson added that he was intrigued to learn that his project instructors were South Africans and that two Olympic gold medalists joined them on the tour bus. And, Oliver will likely never forget the most memorable experience of the trip for ... locals meet Kennedy, Quayle, Cousteau him. meeting and speaking in French with underwater explorer, film producer and author Jacques Cousteau, following his ad­ dress to the House Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. The topic for the day was preserving An­ tarctica's ecosystem. ‘ Oliver explained that though Cousteau is 80 years old. he seemed very passionate about preserving the continent of Antarctica from the proposed Wellington Convention, a plan to equitably deal with mining, drilling and ex­ ploration there. "The Wellington Convention uses the term 'park' and he's against that word because he has visions of Orlando. He wants to preserve it for the world." said Oliver. "He said ’you cannot understand Antarctica unless you’ve been there. I've been there. It's not to be taken lightly.’ The congressmen were listen­ ing. I believe they were appreciative of his testimony and I think he had a real impact." Oliver felt a need to thank Cousteau for what be has contributed to the world through his career and for standing up for Antarctica that day. And he wanted to do it in French. "He was surrounded by congressmen and they were all speaking English so I walked up and said, 'Monsieur Cousuau...?," explained Oliver. "That really got his attention because everyone else was speaking English. He turn­ ed and looked at me and said ‘Oui?’ and I delivered my message in French. I thanked him for coming to Washington and what be had said." Oliver's message sounded like this: "Je voudrais vous remercier pour etre venu a Washington ce metin.” (1 should like to thank you for having come to Washington this Hastings High School students Dan Watson, left, and Rebecca Hawkins, right, were joined by teacher Jim Oliver on a Project Close-Up trip to Washington D.C. last week. Here, they look over their map of Washington. (Banner photo) morning.)" "Merci beaucoup," said Cousteau. "Merci,” said Oliver as he shook Cousteau's hand. "For a French teacher, you can imagine what a thrill that was," said Oliver. "It was a bigger thrill than meeting Kennedy. Jacques Cousteau is an international treasure, a household word." Hearing Cousteau's testimony was a lesson to Oliver about the 'power of the press’, he said. "He said he would not have been there had it not been for three lines in the New York Times about the Wellington Convention." said Oliver. “I always push reading the paper." Another highlight of the trip for Oliver was time spent at the Vietnam Memorial, where he looked up one solitary name, recalled from his memory of a Life Magazine cover featur­ ing Jerry Duffey of near Vermontville. 15 years ago. "1 made it a personal mission to look up one name." said Oliver. "I thought it would be nice for them (Duffey 's parents) to know that somebody looked for his name only." It wasn’t easy, though. Oliver could only remember the first name "Jerry", and that his hometown was Charlotte. A computer in Washington gave him the rest of the information to help him locate. "Jerry Duffey.” on the wall with some 15,000 others. Duffey’s story was told in Life Magazine because he alone comprised one week's death loll during the Vietnam War. "I hadn’t seen that magazine for 15 years," said Oliver. Another * 'thrill" for Oliver was dining with other teachers at the International Press Club in Washington. Overall, the trip was dubbed "worth while" by Hawkins. “It's hard to get the money ($800), but once you get there, it’s worth it.” said Hawkins. "I would recommend juniors going. It would set them up for senior government so beautifully. I’m glad 1 went.” DOGS, continued from front page "Our goal is to cut our animal population, ” ’toare explained. "Over 2,500 puppies are bom every hour," said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. suggesting that perhaps the fee for neutered animals should only be a dollar "if that is the message we’re trying to convey.” Calling the $1 fee a "noble gesture, " Peter­ son said it wouldn’t cover the county’s costs. The new fee schedule also provides pay­ ment of 25 cents for each county dog license sold by any township or city treasurer or veterinarian. In other business. Attorney James White told the board that die amount of delinquent lax bonds that need to be sold might be reduc­ ed to about $2.9 million. On March 1, die county's delinquent taxes amounted to $3,659,000, but during March and April about $800,000 of that revenue has been received. The county sells the bonds so that govern­ ment entities and the schools can receive 100 percent of their collectable 1989 taxes. The county designated County Treasurer Juanita Yarger with authority to accept the in­ terest rate, which White said is being negotiated with several financial institutions. Pre-payments on the taxable notes will be made monthly to help reduce the county’* cost. White said. The search for a new animal control officer has been narrowed to four candidates, Peter­ son said. The county received 200 applicants for the position and 23 were interviewed. Commissioners agreed to pay $8,361.60 to Van Belkum & Faulkner of Grand Rapids for new telephone equipment to be installed in the county courthouse. Most of the equipment will be for the third and fourth floors of the building which are being converted into usable space for the first time. Historic gowns raisefunds for library A capacity crowd of about 200 attended a unique bridal show of wedding gowns from the past century at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings last week. The Hastings Women’s Club presented the show and plans to donate the proceeds to the Hastings Public Library. After expenses, about $750 was raised, said show chairman Lucille Hecker. About 50 bridal fashions, starting from the Gay Nineties era and concluding with modem bndal attire, were paraded along a runway in the center of the Fellowship Hall. "We had a good time doing it and I think people had a good time watching it." Hecker said. "It showed what a lot of cooperation can do," she said, giving praise to everyone who helped with the show. “A Century of Wedding Memories" was presented by the local club in celebration of the national General Federation of Women's Clubs’ centennial. A capacity crowd of about 200 people attended the "Century of Wedding Memories" show, presented by the Hastings Women's Club. When Rose Ann Howell married David Wood, now Barry County's Sheriff, in 1958 she wore this taffeta gown with a chapel train. Modeling the wed­ ding dress is the Woods' daughter. Holly Bolthouse. Rose Ann carried a white Bible with an orchid and also a handkerchief her maternal grand­ mother had carried on her wedding wedding day. Videos of the show are available for $5 each and may be ordered from Pam Hamilton of Hastings. Laura Crump models a gown of the 1920s, now owned by Diane Flohr, owner of Hastings House. Diane bought the dress, which originally sold for $12, from the estate of Zelma Vahldieck who ran a dress shop from 1908-28. The handsewn muslin gown has tiny buttons, pleats and is trimmed with seed pearls. The audience enjoyed watching Diane Scott do the Charlston while wearing a black beaded dress which belonged to her husband's grand­ mother, Edna Hafele. Wearing Charlotte Heath's wedding gown, Bette Ulrich Is escorted by John DeBroux. Charlotte used the bodice from the dress her mother, Eunice Still Zuschnid, wore tor her wed­ ding and then she found white net from which she made the gathered skirt. Charlotte and Adalbert Heath were married June 27, 1936 at her home in Rutland Township. Esther Summerlott Walton's wedding gown Is modeled by Jennifer Barner. Esther and Dr. John Walton were married In March, 1953. The satin gown with lace trim has mutton leg sleeves, lace peplums and is worn over a hoop skirt. Esther's daughter, Martha, wore the gown for her 1982 marriage. Audrey Deming models the satin and lace gown she wore lor her May, 1953 wedding at her parents' home In Nashville. The ballerina style dress has a tulle underskirt and the lace overlay points down on the lace skirt. The braided head­ piece has layers of veiling. An unusual bronze sateen wedding gown Is modeled by Genievleve Struble. The dress has been in the family for 105 years and had been originally worn by Serrelda Hoy Struble in 1885. Her granddaughter, Clarabelle Struble, wore it in 1934 when she married Elmer Apsey. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 Viewpoint = Gtizen Bee state runner-up puts academics in spotlight One of the most frequent criticisms of public schools lately has been that young people these days do not seem as well educated as their previous counterpans. Perhaps those who subscribe to such a theory should meet Jason Carr, a junior at Hastings High School who has done his school and community proud. Jason is an intelligent and articulate young man who apparently enjoys discussing politics with anyone. He is a true student of the social sciences and has demonstrated it well with his runner-up finish last week in the state Citizen Bee contest Being No. 2 in the state and winning the chance to go on to the national competition in an academic arena may not be as glamorous as a similar story about a basketball or football team. But his accomplishments should receive no less attention and well wishes than any athlete's feats that bring attention to Hastings. What Carr has done in winning a regional academic contest and placing second in the state is remarkable. Yet Jason, when he was interviewed earlier this week, didn't spend much time talking about himself. He was very quick to say that he hopes his state runner-up finish helps prove to some local people that education indeed is happening at Hastings High School. The young man is a staunch defender of the local school system and he seems willing to go on the stump for the upcoming millage request To be sure, he is only one student, but there are many others who have deserved praise for their accomplishments, year in and year out And just about all of them will tell us that the schools, the teachers and the students need our support To be sure again, students who seem to lack basic educational skills still can be found. But the next time you think the kids who aren't measuring up are the norm and the educational system isn't working, go talk to Jason Carr about history or political science for about a half hour. Or go talk to some of the students who were honored Monday at the Rotary Honors Convocation. In the meantime, let's congratulate Jason Carr the same way we might say "nice job" to an athlete. Carr is demonstrating that young people can think and they can make the community feel good about some positive recognition. Well say it here, anyway. Nice job, Jason, and good luck in Washington. Election 990aproaches The deadline for filing petitions to run for a variety of political offices is 4 p.m. Tuesday. Yes, it seems that as we are just recovering from Campaign '88, Election W is about ready to begin. For anyone who has had a yearning to go into public service at the county level or in some area townships, this is his or her chance. The offices up for election this year include all seven county commissioners' seats and a small number of township positions, the latter posts as a result of a few resignations or deaths. For those who don't want to run for any political office, the time should come soon to become educated about those who are seeking the jobs. There's more than just a gubernatorial race, a U.S. Senate race or contests for State Senator or State Representative. Because local government often has more direct impact than state or federal, it is important for the citizenry to be informed about the choices close to home. The first election this year will be the Aug. 7 primary, which will decide who will be on the ballot in the general election in November. Those who complain that the choices between a Republican and a Democrat seem to be "the lesser of two evils" in November should take the time to make their wishes known in August We cannot afford to sit back and let the election happen without us. It's as Sir Edmund Burke once said, "The best way for evil to triumph is for all good men (or women' * J j nothing." That means that we should c .ier run, or vote. Mr. Businessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad In The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you in your ad message! Hastings Banner published by County Board must come down to earth To the Editor— This letter is being written partly because of the lack of investigative reporting by the papers published in Barry County. The Barry County Board of Commissioners are at it again. When will they ever unders­ tand they should be held accountable for their actions the same as any other person or group of people. The County Board seems to believe they can violate state statutes and guidelines whenever they deem it necessary. The latest incident involves three townships in the nor­ thwest quadrant of Barry County. The Barry County Equalization Department staff appraisers and director did the best job of documenting their work to equalize the townships of Barry County, for 1990 that has ever been done in the. 17 years I have been supervisor. This was the consensus of the ma­ jority of the township supervisors. We did not enjoy increasing assessments, but the ap­ praisals and sales studies indicated increases were necessary to comply with the require­ ment to be at 50 percent of market or true cash value. Letters Documentation of sales that occurred in the last two years, and in most cases, the past year, proved their work was correct. The value of land or property is not set by the Equalization Department or by the super­ visors. The values are set by what the in­ dividual is willing to pay to purcliase property. ' The County Board chairperson has stated the equalization staff made mistakes in their procedures while doing the assessing by not following the State Assessors Manual. This is not so, because every township supervisor in Barry County had the chance to review the work done by the Equalization Department and agreed the work was well done and well Everyone should get Involved for earth To the Editor— We see articles on planting trees on Earth Day, on recycling increasing in Barry Coun­ ty, and on the need to recycle being imponnt to our environment and future generations, for survival of our planet. But what we don't see is articles of local businesses, factories, etc. in BARRY COUN­ TY or others. Since the businesses are big contributors to the environmental problem, they should he great contributors to recycling needs to help save the environment. 1 think it would be a great news report on what factories air doing to recycle office papers, cardboard, metal, plastic, wood, etc., or if they have a plan in the works to recycle, and do a follow-up six months to a year from the first report to sec what has been done. Let’s all get involved to help save this great planet of ours. Thank you, Kevin T. Keck Delton ‘Little* marijuana growers break laws To the Editor— In response to the letter that Michael Bond wrote about the little marijuana growers (Ban­ ner, May 3): What did he think the laws are written for? The law says it is illegal to grow marijuana, whether it’s 10 plants or 10,000. The people who do their back yard garden­ ing with marijuana know it's illegal, but still they plant it, hoping they won't get caught. When they do, they think some terrible in­ justice has been done to them. Bull. They get what they deserve. He says we are losing the real war on drugs. How can this country stop the flow of drugs from other countries if we can’t stop them in our own back yards first? As far as those “low flying helicopters'* we, the real law-abiding people, dunk they are doing a great job and we say, “Keep Them Flying!” Diane Davis Hastings Broken ankle leads to huge debt To the Editor— Recently, 1 broke my ankle. Since it was an emergency, I was operated on by the or­ thopedic surgeon on duty. After treatment ended, my claims to Blue Cross/Blue Shield came back rejected. The first rejected claim was for cutting holes in the cast to remove stitches. Next was for a cast that was denied because BC/BS designated i as prothesis device (like a wooden leg). , X-rays were processed at 50 percent. Had f gone to the hospital, BC/BS would have covered all but $2, including the cost of a radiologist. To be treated by the surgeon. I had to sign a prior consent agreement (pay the difference between his fee and insurance coverage). I had one of BC/BS’s best plans and assumed that meant paying up to $100 more, (beyond the deductible, 20 percent co-pay and monthly premium). 1 owe approximately $1,000 of a $2,000 bill! I’m in the process of appealing, but it’s been futile. I see why BC/BS’s out of debt. When forced to sign a prior consent agree­ ment, can't doctors warn before prescribing $300 casts and half covered x-rays? I am disillusioned and in debt. To top it all off my premiums to BC/BS went up 30 percent. Dan Alkcma Hastings Write us a Letter! Tha Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point ol view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ‘Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Public Opinion... documented. It should be noted that representatives from the State Tax Commission have checked this work and could find nothing erroneous about the procedures followed. It is my own personal opinion that the said chairperson is not qualified to render the aforesaid opinion, even though he is a former supervisor, because of his action at the equalization session on Monday, April 30. The problem in one of the townships was in the classing of property. Hits problem had been pointed out for a long time, but was never addressed until this year, and then ad­ mittedly it has not entirely been resolved as yet. When you have as many sales of property classed as agricultural as at least one of these three townships had, you have a better idea of land values than in other townships where there are very few sales. This was the case in Irving Township, where there were enough sales of agricultural classed property to come up with a realistic land value. If the property was classified wrong, the problem belongs to the township and should not reflect on the work done by the Equalization Department. The County Commissioners just pulled a figure out of the air to use as land value in these townships because three supervisors were able to influence them to do so. There was no documentation and still isn't to back up this action. That kind of makes the rest of us super­ visors remiss in doing our job by not re­ questing the same treatment. This violates the guidelines of the State Tax Commission, which requires land values be arrived at by studying sales that have occurred within a given area. The County Board of Commissioners have staled that the supervisors have no right to judge their actions. I say they are wrong because of some of the things we have seen done by them and things they have tried to do. The County Board, almost to a person, has been quite willing to try tn take away rights of people in the county and of their own employees without asking input from any of of them until pressure is applied. It appears they believe they have a dynasty setup that is untouchable. Their action and treatment of their employees are not above reproach. I say they put their pants on the same as anybody else, and it is time the wind is taken from their sails, and bring them to earth where they belong. ' Maybe it is time for the electors to recon­ sider which of die commissioners should be re-elected or whether any of them should be. Sincerely, Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township FINANCIAL FOCUS ... Mark D. ChristonMO of Edward D. Jonaa * Co. Baby boomers could be a big influence on the stock market As we move into the 21st century, economists are expecting baby boomers to in­ fluence the stock market. Baby boomers, or those born between 1946 and 1964, are quickly becoming a major seg­ ment of our population. Today, there are about 35.5 million Americans between the ages of 45 and 59. If die Census Department’s projections are correct, that number will grow to move than 49 million by the turn of the century. The first boomers turned 43 last year, and many are reaching the stage of their lives when they can begin accumulating wealth. Their kids are finishing college, moving out and freeing up some cash for Mom and Pop to invest. These trends seem likely to continue. Ac­ cording io a recent article in Financial Ser­ vices Week, 77 percent of U.S. financial assets today are held by people over age 55. That same group abo holds 80 percent of the ftmds in savings-and-loan associations. Recent statistics from the Commerce Department back up the baby-boomer theory. Today’s investors are spending more on brokerage and financial-counseling services than ever before. Personal monthly expen­ ditures on these services were about $18 million during 1989, up from $17.4 million in 1988. With life expectancies lengthening, this group of aging Americans is beginning to con­ sider retirement, long-term health care and other issues of aging. A Gallup Organization poll for the International Association of Financial Planning indicated dial 25 percent of Americans don’t know how they will fund their retirement years. The stock market may be a logical place to look. Between the end of World War II and the end of 1988, the U.S. economy grew from $212 billion to $4.9 trillion. Without adjusting for inflation, that’s an annual growth rate of 7.7 percent. Assuming a continuation of this historical growth rale, the value of the economy could exceed $11 trillion by die year 2000. A growing economy breeds a growing slock market Although nothing about the future is gnaraaieed, it’s fair to expect the Dow Jones Industrial Average could well exceed 4000 in the next 10 yean. If you’re a baby boomer, you could be one of the big reasons for dris anticipated advance. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Ctoaa AT&T 40V> Amerttech 60s/. Anheuser-Busch 39 167. Chrysler 427. Clark Equipment 297. CMS Energy 79s/. Coca Cola 627. Dow Chemical 45s/. Exxon 12’/. Family Dollar 467. Ford 467. General Motors 16 Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Mfg. 387. IBM 110s/. JCPenney 637. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 597. K-mart 33 Kellogg Company 66 McDonald's 31’/. Sears 357. S.E. Mich. Gas 187. Spartan Motors 57. Upjohn 387. Gold $370.00 Silver — Dow Jones 2733.56 Volume 144,000,000 Change + ’/. + 7. + 27. -’/. +2 + 7. +4 + 7. + ’/. + 7. + 17. —$.25 + 64.64 Will dog license foe changes encourage spaying,neutering? The Bany County Bored of Cammiminum Tuesday reted todwage feet for dog licenses. Under the new system, owners will pny $3 for dogs teat sre neutered or wed and $6 for those that are not. Do yon Mt tide wM encourage owners to get their dogs neutered or spayed? Davotaf to the interests of Botry Count, since 1856 Hasting* Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 Mtivkt Jacobs John Jacobs Stephen Jacobs Frederic Jacoba President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Ettnon Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert (Assnunt ernton Jean Gallup Kathleen Scott Steve Vedder rsports ww Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Larry Seymour fSaws uanagsn Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Ratos: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I don’t think if will, “1 don’t think it will but it might in some have an effect. Owners cases.” should have their dogs spayed or neutered to con­ trol the pet population.”. “I think it will help “No, I really don’t think so. People who don’t because most people will there won’t be a bunch of there is a huge difference take care of pets don’t think that it makes a lot of unwanted pups around.” in the price of the care about them having sense, if they can save licenses’. ” pups.” money.” “I don’t think it will have an effect, unless “I hope so because then �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 10, 1990 — Page 5 Gun Lake Club plans style show From Time to Time... by—Esther Walton The early school days in Hastings ; ; ; ■ ; : ; ; ■ . : ! ; .’ ' • • ’ ; M.L. Cook, 50 years ago in February 1940, recalled his early school days. 1863-1877: "Naturally these were ‘school days’ in the writer’s early life in Hastings, after our family located there in September 1863. I first at­ tended in the frame building on the Central grounds — two large rooms on the first floor and two above, the upper ones for the more advanced scholars. “As I recall the work carried on then, it would be about an eighth grade school. The building went up in smoke late in 1871. "The long vacation wc kids so joyfully an­ ticipated failed to materialize. The unfeeling school board rented two store buildings downtown had them speedily fitted up for school use, and thus our happy dreams of freedom were ended. "For a year and a half the lower grades children were housed in the Upjohn, twostory, frame building (located on the southwest comer of State Street and Broad­ way. Dr. W.A. Upjohn moved out of his of­ fice for the duration), and the upper grades in a two-story brick just east of the Consumers Power building. (The location of the Consumers Power building in 1940 is unknown to the present day writer, possibly, it was also on W. State Street.) “The three-story brick building with base­ ment rooms almost on the level with the Cen­ tral School grounds, making it practically four stories, was started in 1872 and completed in time for opening in the fall of 1873. It was tom down in 1931 to make room for the (pre­ sent) Central School building. The city bond­ ed for $35,000 to obtain this building, which also included the large and useless high attic and the still more useless tall tower. “The rate of interest on those bonds was 10 percent. What a snap for the fellows who bought them, but not so for the citizens of Hastings who paid them — $17,500 in 10 years and the remaining half in 20 years. The city then had about 3,000 people. “The high school and two recitation rooms occupied the entire third floor. "Samuel Dickie, then just graduated from Albion College, was the first superintendent and made our school a full 12-grade school, whose graduates could enter any college in Michigan, also the state university. He headed our schools for four years. Later he taught in Albion and then became the outstanding leader of and spokesman for the Prohibition; still later and for 25 years he was oresident of Albion College. “I counted myselt fortunate to have four year’s training under him. and to nave been a member of the first graduating class of five in 1877. "Boys were boys, whether in the old frame or the new brick school plants. For instance, there was Scott McIntosh, innocent looking chap, but he could and did upsci the discipline in one of the upstairs rooms of the old frame structure and was never delected, for no pupil would ’tell on him.' He would put a small streaked snake, or some cute little mice, in an inside coat pocket, properly secured and release the animal or animals when the teacher’s attention was directed toward the class recitation. Not long after that some dear little miss would see the sea beguiler of Eve crawling, or a mouse scampering toward her. She would instantly scream and frantically stand in her seat proclaiming vociferously, ‘a snake! a snake!' or ‘a mouse! a mouse!' You can imagine the disturbance that followed. “I remember well a joke that was played on me at about that time in my early school life. A classmate had a little contraption, fitted into which was a small tube, into which he could blow lustily. His exhaled breath passed through the contraption, and propelled a small wheel. This chap saw that 1 was interested and asked me to blow. I bit. 1 blew, but he has shifted something so that my breath did not turn the wheel. Instead a lot of fine flour came out of the same end I blew into and plastered my face a ghastly white. "The crowd of kids who watched the pro­ ceedings were greatly amused. I was much consoled, however, when he told me that most of the fellows who had laughed so heartily a? me had also been victims. Misery does like company. "Dr. Dickie was a thorough teacher and an equally thorough disciplinarian He taught classes in the large high school room for seven of the eight recitation periods of each school day. taking about 40 minutes to visit the grade schools on the first and second floors. "During his comparatively short absence the first assistant, a mild and very nearsighted lady had charge of the high room. There was quiet until Prof. Dickie had had ample time to get downstairs, then as they say is ’Hades let out for noon.’ "All the pent-up deviltry the boys did not dare display while Dr. Dickie was in the room was released. Just above one's head, if he bent low enough, was a stratum of flying bits of chalk, paper wads and an occisional apple core. If one sat upright some of these migrating articles were sure to land on his pate. It was a hail of flying objects white it lasted. "The cluck was watched closely, and as the moment neared for the superintendent to return, order was restored, so when the outer door opened and he stepped in. no one would have suspected tJiat pandemonium had reigned there only a few minutes before his arrival. "But something happened that put a quietus on that half hour or more of student deviltry. which was always in the aftcriMon. One day before school closed. Dr. Dickie announced the names of certain leaders, of that after­ noon’s fracas whom he asked to remain after school. They were asked such direct questions about their performance during the short period while be was out that there was no doubt that Dickie knew what had been going on while he was visiting the grades. Confes­ sions and punishment naturally followed. "In a little time, most of the students’ pranks ceased in that interval, because those who had faced Dickie did not care for further meetings of that kind. He very rarely used corporal punishment. But he had a way of say­ ing things about a pupil’s misconduct that made him feel cheap and ashamed that he knew that once was enough. ’ ’While the half hour or more oftumult sub­ sided, not so their determination to find out how Dickie acquired such accurate informa­ tion about the parts individual students had played in creating the disturbances. It was soon settled that none of the high school boys or girls had given the information directly or indirectly to the superintendents. There were no spys in the room. The two entrance doors were watched closely for several days, nothing doing, no peckers there. "From what sources and just how did Dr. Dickie get such accurate knowledge of what was being done by the high school students? He certainly knew, but bow? The secret was discovered by John Rock, an older brother of Admiral George Rock. "Occasionally on the Mack boards, more often on the stair steps and side wall of the hall, and frequently on the side walks leading to the school grounds and buildings were chalked these mysterious letters: P.D.S.D. We all knew the handwriting as John Rock's and he wouldn’t deny it; neither would he ex­ plain for several days. "Then he told a group the meaning of the four letters was ’Professor Dickie’s Scientific Discovery.’ A little later he told a small group, ‘If you will look al the west wall above the platform where Dickie sits, about 15 feet up, you will see where someone has made a tiny hole in the wail. You can tell it by the break in the white plaster coating of the wall. If you will climb up the stairs leading to the belfry, but get off when you reach the attic floor and walk a few steps, you will sec a hole in the west wall of the high school room. Go, stand there and look, and you will find out how easy it was for Dickie or the janitor, to see what was going on in the high school room.’ "To end so much looking at that tiny spot, it was coated with white plaster, and was soon forgotten." “Kirk Grant was for many years a promi­ nent business man in Hastings. M.L. Cook recalled school memories about him: "Kirk was ordinarily so quiet in school that no one would think of him a mischief maker. But he could do things and was rarely caught. He sat about three scats in front of this writer in high school. "One afternoon, I noticed his head was bowed and he seemed unusually quiet for a long time; but 1 observed a suspicious and steady motion of his jaws. J wailed to sec what would happen when Dr. Dickie left the room and the very near-sighted assistant took charge in his stead. I didn't have long to wait. "Frank Bauer was sitting at his desk direct­ ly across the aisle from Kirk. The latter’s right arm was raised. The palm of his right hand held a soft, pulpy mass of thoroughly chewed paper he had accumulated. He hurled the sticky mass, which sped unerringly, plastering the right side of Frank’s face, giv­ ing him an ear full too. Frank let loose a yell that would have done credit to a Comanche Indian. "Kirk never batted an eye, was apparently deeply interested in his studies. If I hadn't seen him do the trick, I might not have thought him guilty. "At another time another lady assistant was hearing classes in the north recitation room. Kirk and Jim Rock were in the line of students marching into that room. Kirk just ahead of Jim. The two apparendy jostled each other as they entered. The watchfill lady assistant saw the performance and was very indignant. She grabbed Kirk by the coat collar giving it a tug ia idenee her displeasure. The tug was by no means hard enough to explain what followed: Kirk lunged heavily forward, fell sprawling onto the floor, rolling over two or three times and groaned loudly as if he had been terribly punished, but he wasn't. "She then called Jim to the front of the class room to punish him as she had the other disturber. She was slight and not very tall. Jim was tall, strong and muscular. She grabbed the two sides of Jim's coat to give him a good shake but he braced himself and the little teacher did the shaking. Then she was angry and twisted from one side to the other to make him move. She moved, but not Jim. When he thought he’d had enough. Jim tuck out one of his feet, the angry teacher fell over it and onto the floor. “Two good-sized boys in one of the grade rooms had a fight on the school grounds — and they looked it, too. One had a badly claw­ ed face, the other a black eye. "We had chapel exercises then in the high room each morning. Pupils of all the grades climbed the stairs, occupied all the vacant seats or arranged themselves against the walls. Standing up during the short exercise. "On the morning following the scrap, after the regular exercises, Mr. Dickie called the two scrappers to the platform had them stand side by side and face the assembled pupils. He denounced fighting at all times, concluding with the statement that fighting on the school grounds must be punished. "He then walked deliberately to his desk where he kept a rawhide whip, which 1 never saw him use but once. He took a whip in his right hand as if he intended to wield it in this case. Then he stationed himself at the side of the two fellows with his wicked-looking whip in plain sight. He next took out his watch Hastings' first high school, built in 1873. It was tom down in 1931 to make way for Central School. ordered them to face each other, which they did. Then in slow motion measured words he said he would give them just 30 seconds in which time they must kiss each other, or take a severe flogging. “The one-time fighters glared at each other for a brief spell. Then there was a resounding smack as they kissed each other. "This unusual ’cruel’ punishment had the desired effect. It ended fighting on the school grounds during Dickie’s four years as superintendents." Ground broken for Habitat home to be built in Nashville The Gun Lake Area Women’s Club will be presen­ ting a style show of historic wedding gowns and a lun­ cheon on Thursday, May 17 al the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road. Titled. "A Century of Wed­ ding Memories." the event will begin at 11 a.m. and com­ memorates the centennial celebration of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. GFWC. to which the Gun Lake Club belongs, is the na­ tion’s oldes and largest organization of nondenominational, nonpartisan volunteer women. Proceeds from the show will fund scholarships, which will be given to four area high school seniors. Tickets for the show are $ 10 each and are available from any club member. Hastings student on Denn’s List Sara L. Sweetland. daughter of Dr. Paul and Anne Sweetland of 235 Indian Hills, Hastings has achieved recognition on the winter quarter Dean's List of Cedar­ ville College with a grade point average of 3.6. Miss Sweetland is a sophomore Behavorial Science major at Cedarville College in Cedar­ ville, Ohio. 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WET BASEMENT? * SYSTEM- GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING / Swvfnp Michigan Since 1972 FOR FMC ES1HUVES C.M.M. Operators Mig Welders Deah Beardslee, 6, breaks ground for the new Barry County Habitat for Humanity home being constructed in Nashville. Deah is one of Ruth and John Beardslee’s five children, and theBeardslee’s, of Nashville, have been selected as the prospective Habitat homeowners. The special ceremony held Sunday at the site on the comer of Reed and State Streets was well attended. by MarkLaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — A special ground-breaking ceremony Sunday marked the start of con­ struction for the second Habitat for Humanity home to be built in Barry County. The first Habitat home was built in Hastings last year. Habitat for Humanity, a world-wide, non­ profit group of non-dcnominatkrnal Chris­ tians, builds affordable homes with donated funds and materials and sells them at cost to selected, low-income buyers. The new Habitat home will be built at the comer of Reed and State Streets, and the pro­ jected completion date is set for late summer. A second Nashville home, right next to the site, has been purchased by the group and will be refurbished and sold to a low-income buyer. Neither of the projects has been completely funded as of yet. and donations of money, materials and labor are welcome. Cash dona­ tions, which are tax deductible, can be made to Habitat for Humanity and sent to Hastings P.O. Box 234. Anyone interested in helping can call (616) 795-3798. Speakers at the ceremony included Village President Ray Hinckley, Habitat State Direc­ tor Rev. Ken Bensen, Barry County Habitat President Frank Townsend and Habitat Ex­ ecutive Director Pat Wagner. Also on hand were prospective Habitat homeowners Tom and Ruth Beardslee of Nashville and their children, Angel, 16, Dean, 14, Nicole, 13, Deah, 6, and Laura, 4. The first Habitat homeowner, JoAnn Bann­ ing, was also al the ceremony. The ground-breaking ceremony featured an invocation, a song of celebration by Lisa Cor­ kwell of Nashville, a litany of celebration, and comments and remarks from the assembl­ ed dignitaries, officials and guests. There were also refreshements. One of the speakers noted that the property on which the home will be built was made ■vailable by the Nashville Housing Corpora­ tion. which was represented by members, Nashville Planning Commission Chairman Nelson Brumm, Castleton Township Super­ visor Jud Cooley and Ben Mason, who also sits on the Habitat Board of Directors. Others in attendance al the ceremony in­ cluded Habitat Secretary Laura Rodriguez, who introduced the Beardslees, Treasurer Norval Thaler and Board Members Trudy Tobias, Pat Engle, Bud Altering and Lynn Wagner. There were also many guests and visitors on hand for the ground breaking. Woodland News A mother-child banquet is planned at Zion Lutheran Church for Monday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The meal will be potluck. A program featuring Chris Jakway, a magician and illu­ sionist with a Christian message, will begin at 7 p.m. This program should entertain children and adults. Hildred Hesterly is now living in Ionia with her son, Verdan. She has been at Sunrise Adult Foster Care Home near Sunfield for the last year. LaVeme Roberts has had several tests, scans and other medical studies to try to diagnose the pain in his back and foot. He is at his home on Woodland Road. Some ladies from Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and Cathy Lucas met at a Lake Odessa restaurant last Wednesday for lunch. Lillian Vandecar, Olive Soules, Roma Kilpatrick, Bonnie Norton, Madeline Meyers, Barbara Strong, Dorothy Schaibly. Evelyn Goodrich and Betty McCurdy attended the luncheon. Olive Soules, who will soon go north for the summer with her husband. Warren, received lots of wishes for a happy and healthy summer. Evelyn Goodrich read some short writings by Ruth Graham before lunch was served. Several door prizes were given and every lady received a candle from Madeline Meyers. Many Woodlanders were seen at the Habitat for Humanity dinner in Hastings Fri­ day evening. Some included Lyle, Jean and by Catherine Lucas Gladys Sandbrook, Gene and Frances Reuther, Bob and Virginia Crockford, and Josephine Laycock. Raymond and Louise Curtis Diehl have purchased the Maples, the historic home of Dean Eugene Davenport, on Davenport Road. They hope to do a lot of restoration after they move in, which should be soon. George Johnson, who lives in the older Davenport house on Davenport Road, is recovering from a second back surgery and feeling much belter than after the first. He is now able to get out of the house a little. He should be back at his job as a Lake Odessa let­ ter carrier in a few more months. Attention Area Businesses! 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EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF HOPE County of Barry, Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dogwood Drive (Private Roed) Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the asphalt paving of Dogwood Drive, a private road (the •‘Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage on said Dogwood Drive, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special AsMsement District Lots and Parcels Numbered: 007-000-015-010-00, 037-00, 038-00, 039-00, 040-00, 041-00. 042-00, 043-00. 044-00, 046-00. 048-00, 049-00, 050-00, 051-00. 007-000-016-003-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 016-00, 017-00. 018-00. 019-00, 020-00, 021-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday the 14th day of May, 1990, at 6:30 o'clock p.m., at the Township Hall, 5463 South Wall Lake Road, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THE HEARING HELD FOR THE KKXWnSMW >bu can do it. Wfc con help Call I-W0-4-CMCER PURPOSE OF CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. An appearance may be made by an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be Med within the Township by letter prior to the hearing in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: April 9. 1990 Shirley R. Case, Clerk Township of Hope �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 ituarieA Harold J. Myers Robert N. Himebaugh FLINT - Harold J. Myers, 85 of Flint and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Tues­ day, May 1, 1990 in Flint. He attended Western Michigan University, receiving his degree in Industrial Arts, taught metal and wood shop, forge and foundry clas­ ses at Harbor Springs, Muskegon and Flint area DELTON - Robert N. Himebaugh, 59 of 1111 Wall Lake Drive, Delton passed away Monday, May 7,1990 due to a fishing accident. Mr. Himebaugh was born November 9,1930 in Bun- Oak, the son of Richard C. and Margaret Maybelle (Krick). He was raised in Battle Creek, living there until 1966 than moving to Bellevue and recently moving to Delton. He attended Battle Creek Schools. Mr. Himebaugh was married to Sylvia Ruth Perry, December 24, 1952 in Battle Creek. He was employed for 26 years as a tool and die maker with General Foods in the carton and container division, retiring in 1989. He was an arc welder for the former Oliver Manufacturing schools. He is survived by his wife, Delora; one daughter, Judy Swadner of Eugene, Oregon; five granchildren; one brother, Raymond Myers of Otsego; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Laidler offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Lakeside Cemet­ ery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Theo M. Kennedy Company. Mr. Himebaugh was a member of the Post 25 Year Club, Veteran serving in the United States Navy and United States Army. Is an avid fisherman and in his younger years enjoyed hunting small game. He also enjoyed tinkering NASHVILLE - Theo M. Kennedy, 84 of 6565 Hager Road, Nashville passed away Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Kennedy was bom on February 12,1906 in Castleton Township, the son of Claude and Lena (Rose) Kennedy. He was a lifelong resi­ dent of the Nashville area, graduating in 1927 from Nashville High School. He was married to Ruth Hoyt on October 7, 1933 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Hastings Table Factory before working at Barry County Road Commission. He retired in 1971 after 40 years of service there. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. ~ , Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife, Ruth; sister, Thelma Hackney of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a infant son, Robert. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with Reverend James Noggte officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to with motors. Mr. Himebaugh is survived by his wife, Sylvia; father, Richard C. Himebaugh of Athens; one son, Robert J. Himebaugh of Jack­ son; two daughters, Mrs. H. Richard (Robin A.) Bahmer of Olivet, Mrs. Roger (Penny L.) Bacon of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; one brother, Richard I. Himebaugh of Battle Creek; two sisters, Kathleen J. Mahoney of Battle Creek; Mrs. Richard (Pamela S.) Briggs of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret, May 22, 1968. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek with Pastor Robert Scooter Weimer officiating from the Level Park Baptist Church, Battle Creek. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Muriel Wells Roger Williams NASHVILLE - Muriel Wells of Nashville passed away. She was the daughter of Homer and Bernice (Brown) VanBuren. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland. Mrs. Wells is survived by her daughter and husband, Mary and George Thorp of Sunfield; DELTON - Roger Williams, 82 of 736 S. Grove St., Delton passed away Saturday, May 5, 1990 at Ridgeview Manor, Kalamazoo where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Mr. Williams was bom on August 20, 1907 in Prairieville, the son of Leslie and Minnie (Ray) Williams. He had lived most of his life­ time in the Delton area. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1927 and sold Rawleigh products in the Barry County area for 20 years. He was employed as a salesman for grandchildren, John and James Thorp of Sunfield, Judy Ryan of Vermontville; great grandson, Joshua Ryan; brother, Clifton VanBuren of Lake Odessa; sister Esther Shef­ fer of Victor, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer, in 1982; brother, Carl and sister, Doris Baker. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial will be at the Sunfield Cemetery. Lucille Warner WAYLAND - Lucille (Robinson) Warner, 75 of 12729 West Shore Drive, Gun Lake, Wayland passed away Monday, May 7,1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Warner was bom on September 12, 1914 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the daughter of John and Bernice (Dixon) Robinson. She was raised in Carlton Center and attended the Carlton Center School, graduating from Hastings High Scltool. She was married to Marshall Warner in 1944. Her employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1933 until 1946 and later as a cook for the former Tiki Restaur­ ant (now the County Seat Restaurant) in Hast­ ings for several years. Mrs. Warner is survived by brotherand wife, Tom and Sally Robinson of Gun Lake; nephew and wife, Steve and Sarah Robinson of Hast­ ings, nephew, David Robinson ofPunta Gorda, Florida, nephew, Tom Robinson, Jr. of Missou­ la, Montana; niece, Dianne Jane Thompson of Butte, Montana; nine great nephews and one great niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall in November, 1969. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. several years in the following businesses: the former Delton State Bank, Dewey’s Car Palace, Smith and Dosters Farm Implement both of Delton, and Paul Ray Realty of Plain­ well. He was also Pastmaster at Delton for several years. He was a former member of the DeltonKellogg and the Bany Intermediate School Boards. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. He was an avid golfer, bowler and fisherman. He was married to Marie Norwood, June 7, 1930. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Marie; a son and wife. Dean and Maurino Williams of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren and their spouses, David and Paula Williams of Boulder, Colorado Diann and Brian Lambert of Holland; two great grandchildren, Danielle and Steven Lambert; one sister, Jeanne Fiona of Hastings; one brother, Glenn Williams of Delton; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Slocum and a brother, Paul williams. Funeral services were held Monday, May 7 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church or the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Anangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Thornapple Manor. featuring ... WM J. EASTMAN Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North Si.. Michael Anton. Pasior. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 13 - 8:45. Church School (all ages); 10:00. Family Worship. Fri­ day. May It - 7:00 Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday. May 12 9:30 Conf. 8; 4:00 Wedding: Pro­ gressive Dinner. Monday. May 14 6:00 Positive Parenting. 7:00 Women's Bible Study. Tuesday. May 15 - 9:30 Wordwatchcrs. 7:00 Adventurers. Wednesday. May 16 1:00-4:00 Organ study; 7:00 Elders. FUST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris tiaa experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; IL00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship: 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. May 13 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH AM and FM. 9:30 Service — Teacher Ap­ preciation; 9:50-10:50 Church Schoo1 Classes for ail ages; 10:30, Special Coflee Hour in the Dining Room to honor teachers; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday, May 14 7: 30 Session Meeting. Wednesday, May 16 - 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, May 17 - 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rummage Sate in Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. Fri­ day, May 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rummage Sate. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hretavs. Midugan 948-8004 KokA W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Ant. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult BMc Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Kings v: ’ -. jUdca'i Choir). Sunday me i* service broadcast WBCH. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. GRACK WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davis, Paswr. 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The standoff began after the man appeared at the home of Larry Price at 227 Kalamazoo St. in Woodbury at about 2:30 p.m., with a loaded shotgun and a tarife, saying he was go- make them watch," police said. Three Eaton Coutfy officers and three troopers from the Hastings Poet of the Michigan Stale Police responded when they received the call that a man was holding peo­ ple Imstay with a shotgun. "Upon their arrival, it was learned that no hostage taking bad occurred, but the subject was threatening suicide,” said Eaton County Sheriff's Department spokesperson, Sara Onrd. "The officers encoustrred him in the back yard of the resideace where he had bar­ ricaded himself in a fenced area.” An idea that makes sense for today. The price of funerals has more than doubled in the last fifteen years. We don’t know what prices will be in the future, we can be sure that they'll go up. 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Jefferson Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-2471 Though the ex-girlfriend and two other peo­ ple in the home were able to escape the premises shortly after the initial incident. scene, and were among up to 30 officers responding before the foceoff eaded. "It take* a lot of people to counter a situa­ tion like that, to keep onlookers, gawkers, the press bock for their safety and his,” said Hutting, Much of the time was spent talking with the subject, but Hutting would not say how authorities convinced him to give up. "He just put down the weapon and went to a pce-dm11 iaauid location,” said Hutting. "We had visual contact of him at all times.” Police, who reed Harvey’s Crash Parts on M-66 as their command post during the stan"We respect tris privacy,” Hutting said. No charges are expected to be filed since do actual crime was committed, Hutting said. Troopers from the louis and Laming Posts of the Midrigau Stale Police, the Michigan Troopers responding from Hastings were Vance Hoskins, Sgt. Robert DeU, Trooper Mike Haskamp and Lt. Richard Zimmerman, Boater found dead in Wall Lake J-Ad Graphics News Service DELTON - The body of a Delton min was found floating on Wall Lake Monday as his Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. BaMleM United Methodtat Church Sunday School...................9:00 a.m. Church......................................... 9-'30am. Country Chapel United Troopers from the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Unit were on the scene along with about 30 other officers from Hastings, Lansing, Ionia, Lake Odessa and Charlotte when a distraught teenager threatened suicide for over eight hours before surrendering In Woodbury Monday. (Ban­ ner photo) Advice You Can Trust M.mb., F.D-I-C. 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hailing* Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Ths attractive fabric-covered decorator box s the perfect way to give that special grfl for Mother's Day. Fill this beautiful decorative box with thoughtful gifts for Mom. it's even a perfect gift by rtself1 Hurry m soon — because supples are limited Taca Bible Quiz (*es 13-19); Adah Bible Study - ao age limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATR0UC ORACH OB THE DIOCESE OT THE MIDWEST. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Ort'S6’5 ssst510 Ur know our cusinmcn *s wrll n wr know our inswmenfs. Forethought funeral planning. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: FABRICCOVERED DECORATOR BOX Orbs 8-12); You* Miatatrics or Futar Ttama B. Wirth, Vicar. 2415 McCann Rd., Irving, Mirhgaa Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mare 11:00 a. m. 770CookRd f* tiossl, Adult Feilowahip Groups. Whole Bibte, and Nothing But the Bible" One mite east of Heatings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Wonhip, 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. Surviving are his parents, Larry and Dawn Brearley of Portland; brother, Nathan, at home; three sisters, Janelle, Laura and Lynsey, at home; grandparents, Amos and Sarah Brearley of Caledonia and Milton and Marie House of Big Rapids; great grandmothers, Mona VanAlstine of Big Rapids and Beatrice Cooper of Alio; aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends, Richard and Marian Goodemoot of Portland. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5 al the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating. Burial was at the West Sebewa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Sebewa Church of Christ or the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Velma Cowling "SUNBURST MEMORIALS' 2049 E. Quimby Sarah Marie Isham HASTINGS - Sarah Marie Isham, 91 ot 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Isham was bom on November 27,1898 in Baltimore Township. Barry County, the daughter of James and Charlotte (Gurd) Hammond. She was raised in the Baltimore Township area and attended schools there. She was married to Howard W. Isham in 1915. Lived in the Dowling and Clear Lake areas for several years and in Kalamazoo for many years, coming to Hastings in 1973. Mrs. Isham is survived by son and wife, Garrett and Gertrude Isham of Hastings, son and wife, Neil and Dolly Isham of Albion and son, Caryl Isham of Battle Creek; six grand­ children; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Cain of Spring Arbor and Flor­ ence Dolbee of Long Beach, California; one brother. Vein Hammond of Cedar Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard in 1931; son, Merrill in 1945; sisters, Gladys Welsh, Vida Demmery and Jessie Kemmerling; brothers, John, William and Charles Hammond. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at the Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor. CALEDONIA- Velma Cowling, 81 of Caledonii passed away Wednesday, May 2, 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence. Mrs. Cowling is survived by one son, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, 616 N. Main, Caledonia. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery, z EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. 11017486 Zachary Amos Brearley PORTLAND - Zachary Amos Brearley, 7 of 9292 Goddard Rd, Portland passed away Wednesday, May 2, 1990 from injuries sustained in a farm accident. Zachary was bom on October 27, 19S2 in Hastings, the son of Larry and Dawn (House) Brearley. He was a first grader at Lake Odessa West Elementary. He attended the West Sebewa Church of Christ. He enjoyed playing football. ' ♦ Forethoughtfuneral planning is junded through life insurance policies from Forethought Life Insurance Company. empty motor boat circled in the water. Robert N. Himebaugh, 59, was pro­ nounced dead at Pennock Hospital after he was discovered shortly after 9 am. Authorities on Wednesday said Himebaugh died of natural causes. Bystanders on Monday noticed a 12-fool Myers aluminum boat running in circles on Wall Lake and summoned Barry County Sh­ eriff's deputies, who found Himebaugh float­ ing nearby. Himebaugh, of 1111 S. Wall Lake Drive, was transported to the hospital by Gull Lake Ambulance. A county officer was hurt in the recovery. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott injured his back pulling Himebaugh out of the water, accord­ ing to Undersheriff Jim Orr. Himebaugh retired in 1989 after 26 years as a tool and die maker with General Foods. Himebaugh was a member of the Post 25­ Year Club and a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy. He was an avid fisherman and small-game hunter. Himebaugh is survived by his wife, Sylvia; one son, Robert Himebaugh of Jack­ son; two daughters, Robin Bahmer of Olivet, and Penny Bacon of Battle Creek; his father, Richard C. Himebaugh of Athens; one brother. Richard I. Himebaugh of Battle Creek; two sisters, Kathleen Mahoney of Battle Creek and Pamela Briggs of Cincin­ nati, Ohio; and eight grandchildren �The Hastingt Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 — Page 7 Lake Odessa News 'euM McClellands to mark 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McClelland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sun­ day, May 20, with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at Cunningham Acres, comer of Bliss Road and M-50, Lake Odessa. Ralph McClelland and Edith Newton were married in Battle Creek, on March 22, 1940, in a double ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Starbard. After living in the Battle Creek area for a short time, they moved to a farm near Bellevue. In the middle 1940’s, they resided al Morgan’s Landing on Thornapple Lake and in 1947. they purchased the farm on Vedder Road. Clarksville, where they lived for the next 40 years. Both retired from the Lakewood School system after 10 years of service each, and in 1986 they relocated to their present home on Middle Lake. Their six children are: Terry and Rachel Jordan, Don and Gail Hunt, John and Charyl Newman, Darryl and Diane McGhan, Tom and Sue Potter, and Doug and Karen Riggs. Their family also includes 20 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. The presence of friendship to help celebrate this joyous occasion is the only gift desired. Nichols-Catey to wed Sept. 8 Bill and Cathy Nichols of Portland, former­ ly of Vermontville, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter. Billie Jo. to Sicphcn Lloyd Catcy. He is the son of Charles Catey of Clare and Sharon Catey of Lansing. The bride-elect is a 1988 graduate of Portland High School and is employed at Montgomery Ward in Lansing. The prospective bride groom is a 1986 graduate of Grand Ledge High School and is employed at Global Drilling Supplies in Lansing. A Sept. 8 wedding dale has been set. Bourdo-Smith to wed June 30 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bourdo of Plainwell are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Anne, to Barry Arlen Smith, son of Mi. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Woodland. Kelly is a 1987 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently attending Lans­ ing Community College. Barry is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is now a senior at Maryville Col­ lege, Maryville, Tenn. ' The wedding ceremony will be held at Nashville Baptist Church on June 30, 1990. Smith-Decker to be wed July 28 Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith of Lake Odessa and Wanda Jones of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Lee Smith to Franklin Eugene Decker Jr., son of Mrs. Janet Decker of Hastings and Mr. Franklin Eugene Decker Sr. of Alabama. The bride-elect is a 1973 graduate of Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. The groom-elect has attended the Hastings Public Schools. A July 28, 1990, wedding is being planned. Hastings Concert Choir earns Division I rating The Hastings High School Concert Choir came home Friday with a Division I rating at the Stale Choral Festival at Central Michigan University. Director Patty LaJoye said the “I” rating means the choir gave a superior performance of quality literature before three university professors from outside Michigan. The choirs left Hastings High School Friday al 5 a.m. with pillows and blankets. By 7 a.m., LaJoye said, all food, pop, coffee and doughnuts had been consumed. Their perfor­ mance was scheduled for 8:45 a.m. The director said choir members had to run through the rain to the Powers Music Building to sing their three selections. They performed “Lord of Creation" by Antonio Vivaldi, “I Have Longed for Thy Saving Health” by William Byrd, and "Three Madrigals’’ by Emma Lou Diemer. "The choir students were terrific,*’ LaJoye said. “The uneasily of the moment was strong. The kids earned their Division I rating." She said that one of the adjudicators com­ mented, “What I really appreciate about this ensemble is that you seem to love what you’re doing. You are communicating the beauty of these poems through your singing. That’s admirable." LaJoye and the choir were accompanied by .ikies. Schools bands, choirs plan spring concerts The Hastings High School and Middle School bands and choirs will perform in con­ certs over the next two weeks. The middle school bands will have their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the middle school gym. The program will include the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade bands. The middle school choir will perform in a program at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the high school lecture hall. The seventh- and eipheh-orndr groups will sing. The high school bands will play in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the lec­ ture hall. Awards will be presented during the evening. The high school choir’s spring concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the lecture hall. Choir members and their families will gather in the cafeteria for a ban­ quet at 6 p.m., after which awards will be presented. IT’S A GIRL Tammy and James Dull, Hastings, April 30, a.m., 6 lbs., 9'4 ozs. Melanie and David Kruger, Jr., Allegan, April 26, 8:15 a.m., 7 lbs., 3% ozs. Sarah Jane Heney, bom Saturday, April 28 at Pennock Hospital, 1:47 p.m., 7 lbs., 9'4 ozs. to Angela Heney of Nashville. Grandparents James and Susan Heney of Nashville. Timothy Darice Wymer, Hastings, May 2, 4:07 a.m., 6 lbs., TA ozs. Timothy and Julie Power, Hastings, May 7, 8:45 p.m., 5 lbs., 15% ozs. IT’S A BOY Corey fames Doxtader, bom April 22 to Mr. Businessman. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Area BIRTHS: 6:05 a.m., 4 lbs., 7’4 ozs. Michelle Martz, Plainwell, April 23, 3:07 Two former residents were mentioned in the April 30 State Journal on the same page Valerie Mulvany had a recipe listed as one of the selection to be found in a new cookbook on sale in Mason. Valerie’s recipe was for a blender breakfast drink which combined car­ rots, pineapple juice, banana and ice cubes. Valerie lived in Lake Odessa 1956-58 while her husband. Janies, was the vocational agriculture teacher. Maxine Wortley, who grew up on her parents’ Bales Farm on Clark Road in Woodland Township, was mentioned in a story of Pennway Cooperative Preschool/Nursery, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Maxine has taught there since the fall of 1966 and now has children of some of her former students. Her husband. Galien, is the son of the late William Wortleys. The Lake Odessa VFW and Auxiliary recently honored Lakewood area students who had competed in state and national com­ petition, at a meeting at their hall on Tupper Lake Street. Students had competed in color­ ing, scholarship and essay, and in creative patriotic competition. Achsah Blochowiak and Joyce Brinningstaul presented the wards. Dale Geiger is the VFW post commander. Mitzi Rausch, Lakewood High School senior, took top honors in vocal musk recent­ ly. She is a member of the concert choir and the Viking Vagabonds. Lakewood band members have returned from their Great Britain trip, with concerts that were much enjoyed by their audiences. The Mochcr/Daughtcr banquet of the Con­ gregational Church was set for Wednesday. May 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Doris Huyck would have charge of the program, which featured Sharon Fuller with her story of dolls. The meal was to be catered. Relatives and friends attended a pink and blue shower for Jodi Wood at the home of Doria Lancaster of Sunfield Saturday. Hostesses were Tanya Stevens, Jolene Misner and Carol Winkler. Dean and Shirley Shade of Hastings were visitors during the week at the home of Mildred Shade. Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing and Alice Sebring of DeWitt called on Mildred after a visit with Clayton Haynes at the Bridgeport Rest Home at Plainwell. The Eastern Star chapter meeting was set for May 8 at the Masonic Temple, with Ionia County Association officers and the sister Ar­ butus Chapter of Lansing as guests. Irene Mofanaker, 75, died recently in a Grand Rapids hospital. Services were at Portland, with burial in East Sebewa cemetery. She had been a resident of Cumberland Manor at Lowell. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Kysur, son, Dallas Hunt; and stepsons, Kenneth Mohmaker of Lake Odessa and Dean Mohmaker of Maryland. On April 29, the congregation of Central U.M. Church held the final portion of the morning worship service in the newly remodeled basement with a dedication ser-, vice. The finished project has two large meeting rooms, a central hallway, barrierfree restroom, new walls and floor coverings, kitchenette, ceiling tiles and lighting, plus a comer cupboard where an antique silver com­ munion set is on display. Many people re­ mained after the service for a lasagna dinner, served by the Discovery group. Some of the children present enjoyed opening wrapped gifts, whkh had been brought for outfitting the kitchenette, ranging from a box of plastic bags to a coffee maker, can opener to books of green stamps. During the worship service in the sanc­ tuary, the handbell choir played “The Church’s One Foundation." Speakers were Karen Morse and Fred King, former members, who are now in the Gull Lake Community Church, relating the experiences of being in a rather new congregation. On April 22, the Rev. John Morse, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church was the speaker, using his viewpoint in a developing congregation. Saturday guests of the Merton Garlocks were Dr. Jesse and Rita Walker of Baton Rouge. Jesse is a retired professor of geography at Louisiana Stale University. They were visiting several relatives in midMkhigan en route from Toronto to Califor­ nia. On Sunday the hosts’ married children came from Rkhland, Hastings, Big Rapids and Woodland Township. The Lakewood area CROP Walk was held on Sunday, April 29, with at least 112 walkers. For the send-off, the Rev. Ward Pierce led the walkers in prayer, Rev. Keith Laidler led in singing some rousing songs and Ann Ruder, president of Lakewood Hunger Coalition, gave some encouraging words of challenge. The canine participation continues to grow, with six on leash for the walk. Reports missed the names of the first three to return, but ther others were Regina of Rush Road, who was Bobbie Joe’s parents, Bob and Carol, live on Eagle Point Road. She has been in pep band, jazz band, marching band, concert bind, ski club, student council, NHS, varsity club, vanity show and pit orchestra. She also played basketball, softball and volleyball. She plans to attend Michigan Tech at Houghton. An October Glory Tree was planted in the village park facing Fourth Avenue at annual Arbor Day ceremonies April 26. Ed Gross, village forester; Dr. Steven Garlinger, village president; and Joel Pepper, finance director, took part in the ceremonies. Michael Guiterrez, son of the late Janie Rodriguez, was chosen to place a name plate on the tree with the word “Janie" inscribed, at the conclusion of the day’s events. All the other village own­ ed trees are numbered. The council has voted to name the volunteer service award in future years the Janie Rodriguez Award, in memory of this lady who epitomized the giving spirit. Central Michigan University has announced the inclusion of Lisa Woodson of Woodland as an inductee April 28 into Sigma Iota Ep­ silon, a scholastic business administration and management honorary. MSU has announced that Christine Mullen, senior student from Lake Odessa, was on the university honors list for winter term 1990. Lakewood School Board has announced it will carpet the hallways and entrance areas in the Woodland school building, which houses elementary and junior high students. Lakewood tennis teams swept the doubles competition to cam a tie with Corunna in the Lakewood Tennis Invitational recently. Both teams finished with 22 points. The first doubles team of Jeremy Stevens and Terry Gilliland took first, as did John Wickham of Barnum Road and Jason Rairigh in second doubles. In third doubles. Matt DeMond and Jeff Haight won. Todd Bosworth of Eagle Point was one of the second players. Legal Notice UGAL NOTICE The Annuol Report of the Poulten Trust for the yeor 1989 Is available for inspection ot its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen. Trustee Hostings, Ml 49058 Teresa Lord and Rick Doxtader, 8:26 p.m., 9 lbs., 4'4 ozs., 21” long. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne and LeAnn (Huffman) Hayward are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Thomas Seth. He was bom April 27, weighing 6 lbs., 5 ozs., 20” long. He is still at Bronson Neonatal and his parents ask for pray­ er for a quick homecoming. Kelly and Gregory Rodcnbcck, Hastings, April 27, 12:45 p.m., 8 lbs., 8 ozs. Anthony and Kathleen Hayward, Wayland, April 26, 6:39 a.m., 8 lbs., 15M ozs. Ellen Clementz, Lake Odessa, May 2, 1:23 p.m., 7 lbs., 9’4 ozs. Cody and Lorie Norton, Hastings, May 4, 5:16 a.m., 9 lbs., 5 ozs. Legal Notices on her third or fourth walk with her Oosterhousc mistress. Hooper with Becky Duits of Woodland. Israel with Jennifer Sturtz of Middleville. Leslie Smith. 77. of Woodland was likely the eldest walker in a repeat from 1989. Bradley Fuller of Lake Odessa made the en­ tire roue in his wheelchair, with some help from his brother. Nick, his pastor, Pierce, and other friends. He had S361 in pledges. The tentative champion pledge-getter was Bill Wilson with $49. The top winner will receive a pair of Rockport ProWalker 7100s to make future walking easier. The runners, who returned well ahead of the walkers, were Bill Walker, Al Rodriguez, Tony Barcroft of Hastings and Jay Lawson of Freeport. Doris McCaul drove the relief vehicle to provide transportation if needed. Virginia Yonkers and Marge Erickson registered the walkers at the start and distributed certificates and Golden Bandaids as they returned. Rena Broe had been in charge of the water depot on the route. Marian Klein handled many of the advance details. Mr. X, the clown, was one of the more colorful participants. The Orville Deckers have moved into their new home on First Street, which formerly housed the accounting business of Dennis Petrie and then of L.L. Benson. Adam Craver of Battle Creek, grandson of Robert 1. and Maxine Johnson, was fatally in­ jured in an auto collision April 30. He was the son of Carol (Johnson) and Larry Craver. Ionia County Chapter of MARSP will meet for its spring luncheon Thursday, May 17, at the Lake Odessa V.F.W. All retired school personnel are invited. For reservations call 374-8420. Lakewood High School has announced its top 10 honor students for 1990. They are Michelle O'Connor of Portland, valedic­ torian; Bobbie Jo Hawley, saiutatorian; Jacob Weller, Sunfield; Kristine Graham, Clarksville; Melissa Strong, Lake Odessa; James Michael Gonyou, Lake Odessa; Stacey Foley, Woodland; Wendi Walker, Mulliken; Tammy Landes, Hastings; and Destini Jones, Freeport. Five of these students are Bany County residents. Destini is the daughter of Sandra Jones of Freeport and Bert Jones of Wyoming. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University. Tammy is the daughter of Martin and Vicki Landes of Carlton Center Road. She has been in concert band, concert choir, Vagabonds, musicals, pep band, drum major in marching band, children’s theater, variety show and literary competition. She plans to attend college. Stacey is the daughter of Gary and Janet Foley of Carlton Center Road. She plans to at­ tend the University of Michigan. She has been in musicals, variety shows and National Honor Society. James is the son of Bill and Louise (Hecht) Gonyou of Brown Road. He was in children’s theater, jayyee and varsity baseball, and essay competition. He plans to attend Grand Valley. (5/10) NOTICK OF MOmAOC Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by Roger A. Kevern and Tonia L. Kevern, hutband and wife, mortgagor, to Plymouth Mortgage Company, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, of 226 Main Street, P.O. Box 431, Warehom, MA O2S7I. mortgagee, doted September 1, 1988, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on September 2. 1988. in Libor 471. Page 668. and assigned by mortgagee (or by mesne conveyance) to Plymouth Savings Bonk by an assignment dated September 1, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. Filo No. 90-20311-IE Estate of RUTH E. TASKER. Deceased. Social Security No. 363-42-0393. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whoso lost known address was 6591 Tincher Road. Laho Odessa, Ml 48849 died 9-22-89. An Instrum :nt dated 9-8-88 has been ad­ mitted as tho will of tho deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against tho estate will bo forever barrad dedorod the entire County Probata Court. Hastings. Michigan, 490SS, within 4 months of tho data of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will mortgage the sum of $36,183.62. No suit or pro­ ceeding in law hat boon irwlltuted to recover the ttet secured by said mortgage, or any part Timothy I. Tramp (P41571) 911 Fourth Avenue pay said omount with interest, os 347-7400 (5/10) of theCounty Courthouse on Moy 29.1990. ot 11:00 AJm approximately 20 cittern and guests. Petition containing 10 signatures requesting „J U- ■ I M-------. mfcrugun, wno aeicrmsu as voeows. A pared In the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North, Bongo 9 West, described Recycling discussion. r. Clerk (5/»0) Marriage Licenses: Gregory Scott Black, 24 of Hastings and Monica Yvette Aken, 27 of Delton. Leo Fredrick Frey, 75 of Battle Creek and Dorothy Jane Bauman, 74 of Delton. Robert Duane Walden, 25 of Oklahoma and Annette Joy Behnke, 23 of Hastings. Section 33 Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Notice H further given that the length of the cardance with MCL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shoN bo 30 days from the dote OATH): April IB. 1990 Plymouth Savings Bank MKA, MCYSB. BECKET! * JONES 200 Ottawa N.Wi. Suite 700 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)439-3300 (5/24) Evelyn Louise Weinert, 49 of Hastings. Rodney Lawrence Aukerman, 29 of Delton and Brenda Lee Collick, 26 of Richland. Gregory Lee Fanner, 34 of Wayland and Virginia Marie Most, 41 of Wayland. Hugh Arbuthnott Collie, Jr., 48 of Hickory Corners and Sally Jo Kidder, 44 of Hickory Comers. William Boyd Woodmansee, 27 of Dowling and Geneva Lee Keagle, 28 of Dowling. Mark Allan Brower, 32 of Middleville and Tammy Jean Carter, 30 of Middleville. Gordon L. French, 51 of Hastings and Germaine P. Luethjohann, 57 of Lansing. FARMERS HALL OF FAME, 7990 Milo Rd. 3 miles south of Delton oa M-43 to Milo Rd., then west DELTON, Ml Antiques, ColectiNes ft MisnUums • Friday, May 11, *N • 11 AM ATTENTION DEALERS, PICKERS A COLLECTORS: THIS IS THE AUCTION YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. MANY MORE ITEMS THAN LISTED AT AD TIME. THIS SALE WILL BE HELD INSIDE. FOOD AVAILABLE (NOT JUST A LUNCH WAGON). Wicker settee; oak rocker, nice; old platform rocker; sm. gateleg table; walnut chair; marble top Victorian table; old wooden floor lamp; old table lamps; Mission oak dresser; buffet; dining room table &. 6 chairs; sm. chest; sm. dresser A mirror; china cabinet; old Victrola; Mission oak library table; 1920’s chest of drawers; couch table; 4 door oak cupboard, stripped; 3 door icebox; oak round table, 5 teg, 54”; upright piano; high backed pump organ; 4-drawer oak file cabinet, nice; 5’ countertop display case frame; 4 oak showcases, (2) 8' A (2) 6*; old wooden wheelbarrow; 2 barber chairs; old clothes drying rack; porcelain top work table; 2 door glass bookcase; upright 17 cu. ft. Coldspot freezer, nice; oak barrels; Maytag washer for gas engine; old pictures A frames; mirrors; sausage stuffer; com grinder; cast iron farm seals; old iron A steel wheels; wood beam shovel plow; many jugs A crocks; sad irons A trivets; old dolls; Teddy bears; chalkware; oil lamps; Roseville, Hull A McCoy pottery; many celluloid items; old jointed mannequin; baby mannequin; old bottles A jars; glass items: pressed, cobalt, ruby. Depression, Nippon, clocks A watches; old records A books; old license plates; 7 old crosscut saws A 2 buzz saw blades; platform scales A balance scales; flat top trunk; horse anchor; WWI Army uniform; baskets; 1928 outboard motor; 5 gal. milk can; Oliver 42-43 plow, nice; sm. cash register; adze; augers; calipers; wooden clamps; double last; dividers; rasp; free; carriage jacks; lead ladle; tongs; wood mallets; planes; steelyards; lanterns; scythes; insulators; iron traveler wrenches; bamwood display shelving units; old nice car­ riage lap robe; glass butter chum; WW II uniform; wickcr.planter; wicker chair; barrel type butter chum; adv. wood boxes; commode; (2) 1 * peanut vending machines; decoys; set of 4 oak T-back chairs; oak rocker; Civil War bayonet; gray graniteware. nice & rare item: 1855 Dragoon pistol w/dctachablc shoulder stock, matching numbers, I original. This item has a reasonable reserve bid. | Michigan Draft Horse Show AMERICAN AUCTION AGENCY Ron “Buck” Keim, Auctioneer Or call (616)671-4598 Any announcements made at sale take precedence over printed matter. Join the crowd, and rediscover spring in the country! Come to the annual (IM\\i I'.l 1225 W. STPTE SI. (next to meDonalds) CALL TOMV 948-82M • MASTinCb HOURS. Mon. thru Fri. For free help and support call 1-800-4-CANCER. SATELLITE SEGVKE sponsored by the Michigan Farmers' Hall of Fame. May 11,12 & 13 Featuring STATE PLOWING CONTEST • MOTOR HOMES • CARS TRUCKS • CAMPERS • BOATS/MOTORS OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL & LAWN EQUIPMENT FLEA MARKET-FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 10. 1990 Hastings business law student recognized in competition Nikki Spaulding, daughter of Robert and Linda Spaulding of Hastings, was one of six business law students recognized in competi­ tion at the Business Professionals of American National Leadership Conference in Min­ neapolis April 28 to May I. Spaulding, a senior at Hastings High School, received her award for proficiency in the Business Law competition. The competi­ tion required knowledge of contracts, com­ mercial paper, business structures, legal pro­ cedures, buyer and seller agreements, agen­ cies and employment, property, credit, in­ surance. title and ownership, and bailments. Spaulding has been active in the local Business Professionals of America chapter, where she has served as the chapter treasurer. She qualified for national competition by plac­ ing in the Business Law event at lhe regional and state levels earlier in lhe year. She will at­ tend Ferris State University in the fall, where she will be majoring in busincs administration. About 2,000 high school students par­ ticipated in lhe Business Professionals of America's 24th annual conference. Activities included general sessions with keynote speakers, business meetings, leadership workshops, occupational and specialized competitive events, election of national of­ ficers and tours of Minneapolis sites. The highlight of the conferenc was the presentation of the awards to the winners in the national competitive events. Business Professionals of America is the national organization dedicated to leadership and competency for business and office Ann Landers Husband’s will makes her bitter Nikki Spaulding ia shown here with her award. careers. Hastings business teachers El Black. Patrick Purgiel and Mary Dawson are ad­ visors for the local Hastings High School chapter. Correction: Correction: A student was inadvertently left off the honor roll for the third marking period, which ended March 23. He was ninth grade High Honors. Trevor Watson. Omitted from the April 27 issue of the Ban­ ner in a story on the Hastings High School Na­ tional Honor Society inductees at Hastings High School were the names of Tara Harbison and Tom Dawson. Remember Mother on Her Day May 13th • Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Pansies • Fresh Michigan Asparagus SOSES $3" Dear Ann Landers: After 30 years of mar­ riage, my husband and I decided to make our our wills. I assumed that we would go the usual route, name one another as beneficiaries and leave everything to our children if we should die together. I was wrong. In the lawyer's office, my husband announced that if he died first, he wanted to leave everything to our children, because I would probably remarry and he didn’t want another man to live it up on his money. We nearly split up over this. 1 gave him six beautiful children and am a devoted wife. I also have contributed financially to our marriage, holding part-time jobs all through the years. It was devastating to learn that he doesn't love or trust me enough to leave me financially secure. After much discussion, he agreed to leave me everything if I promised to divide the money among our children if 1 should remarry. Reluctantly, I said I would, but I am very bitter. My friends think he was totally wrong. He insists, however, that most husbands would want the same deal. What do you think? — Still Bitter in Madison. Dear Still: Most husbands? Not really. Only the small-minded, ungenerous ones. A loving man would want his wife to be comfortable and happy in a second marriage. If you are still bitter by the time you read this, please get counseling and ask him to join you. You need to work through the anger, or it could ruin your life. I've tried everything short of dropping pebbles. ’ This is not an “illness.” It’s a deficiency. Some people are tumbleweeds; others are homing pigeons. I’m sure it has to do with a “built-in” compass that some people have and others don’t, like being able to yodel or wiggle your ears. So, cheer up. It happens in the best of families. Grandparents Indeed Immediate Dear Ann Landers: Recently, my grand­ daughter remarried. She had a small chapel ceremony and said she was inviting only the immediate family. According to her defini­ tion, this means mothers fathers, children and siblings. I. the grandmother, and my hus­ band. were not invited. There was a small gathering at their apart­ ment after the ceremony. Several cousins and friends were invited. We were not. Miss Landers, will you please tell me. arc grandparents “immediate" family or not? — D.M. in L.A. Dear D.M.: Grandparents arc as “im­ mediate” as you can get. If it weren't for grandparents, there wouldn’t be any family. Care deserves payment Dear Ann Landers: I almost dropped my coffee when I read your advice to lhe kindhearted woman who is taking care of her elderly mother-in-law and does not receive a penny in return, although the old lady is well­ heeled. Tumbleweed* Isn’t Bick “Mrs. Greatheart” has another son whose Dear Ann Landers: All through school, I wife doesn't do one thing for the woman, was an A student. I now hold a position that although she has a big home and could afford requires a high level of intelligence, so 1 know to help. When your correspondent wrote that I am not stupid. she just learned her mother-in-law had written But, whenever I go off the beaten path, 1 a will and was dividing everything equally become confused. Most of the time 1 can find between her two sons, you told her: “Never my way to the places 1 must go, but 1 always mind your husband’s brother and his wife. have trouble finding my way back. Just keep on doing what you know is right. Shopping in a mall is a disaster. No matter You will feel good about yourselves for the how hard I try, 1 am unable to locate the door rest of your life, while those other two will I came in, and I keep going around in circles. have to deal with the burden of guilt that will When 1 was in third grade, I had a terrible surely haunt them.” lime learning directions. I remember my Aim, you blew it. I am a law student at teacher taking me by the hand and walking me Georgetown and can tell you that the woman around the room. She tried to help my by is entitled to more than just feeling good about pointing out that the windows faced east, but herself. And that claptrap about the selfish son as soon as I left that room, 1 was sunk. and his do-nothing wife being "haunted by Is this an illness? Can anything be done lo r guilt” is baloney. People like that have no help people like me? — St. Louis. ' coasc'vosee. They don't feel a thing. Dear St. L.: Make that US. I am hopeless . That saintly daughter-in-law should buy when it comes to finding my way around, and herself a notebook and record every hour she Legal Notices IS & S FARM MARKET 735# S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Ph. 795-9758 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EXHIBIT “A” NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RECISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools COUNTIES OT MMW MB MUCM, Ml TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school elec­ tion of the school district will be held on Monday, June 11, 1990. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,1990, IS MONDAY, MAY 14,1990. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 14,1990, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adam Secretary, Board of Education MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by JERRI M. CASSADA to PLYMOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC.. A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION. Mor­ tgagee, dated October 26, 1988. and recorded on October 26. 1988. in Liber 474, on page 272, BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORA­ TION. A NEW YORK CORPORATION by on assign­ ment dated October 26, 1988. and recorded on March 27. 1989, in Liber 480. on page 184, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol seventy thousand six hundred ten and 50/100 Dollars ($70,610.50). including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the lorry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on June 14, 1990. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY County, Michigan and ore described os: LOT 68 OF MERLAU'S PINE LAKE PLAT, ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED FIAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 54. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days Irom the date ol such sale. DATED: May 3. 1990 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates, P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee (5/31) Urologists set Arm straifprt Dear Reader*: Recently, a man wrote that after a routine exam by his family doctor he was told that he was in fine shape. His pro­ state, however, was slightly enlarged, but that was to be expected, he said, for "a man of my «ge” A few months later, he went to a urologist for a routine checkup, just to make sure. The doctor found a growth on the prostate that proved to be malignant. 1 then suggested ultrasound as the state-of-the-art diagnostic­ tool. " My bright-eyed, alert, medically oriented readers let me know promptly that ultrasound should not be used as a screening tool. They said the digital test is best, and if an abnor­ mality is found, it is then advisable to use the ultrasound (and two blood tests) to verify their finds. My thanks to all the urologists who wrote to set me straight. Gem of the Day (from James Evcred. Den­ ton, Texas): The best way to lose a friend is to tell him something for his own good. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong ? “The Ann Landers Guide for Brides'' will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). COPYRIGHT 1990 DICATE. INC. CREATORS SYN­ New Farm Bureau Insurance agent announced for area David Bellingar of Lake Odessa, longtime agency manager for Farm Bureau Insurance, has assumed a new position as an agent with the company. Bellingar, whose office is at 234 E. State St. in Hastings, will be serving the Lake Odessa and Barry County areas. He joined Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent in 1978 and was named agency manager for Montcalm and Ionia counties less than two years later. For the past several years, he has managed nearly 20 agents in lhe EalonJackson-lonia County Agency. During his agency manager career, he earn­ ed several top awards for his agency’s outstanding sales and service. As a multi-line agent and Certified and Licensed Insurance Counselor, he will be pro­ viding insurance service for home, auto, life, farm, business, boat, recreational vehicles, and retirement. The Bellingars live at Morrison Lake and arc active in lhe Sunset Beach Association and the Morrison Lake Clean Water Association. Farm Bureau Insurance, one of the stale’s major insurers, has a statewide force of more David Bellingar than 400 agents serving Michigan policyholders. nearly 350.000 REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... •TATE OF HNCHIGAN ■I TME CNKUVT COUNT FOR TNK COUNTY OF NANNY SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AM Counties) spends laking care of her mother-in-law and keep receipts for all the medicalion purchased plus anything else she buys for the woman. (The care she is giving the old lady would cost about $225 a day if she had to pay for it.) When the mother-in-law dies, an itemized bill should be presented to the lawyer or to the administrator of the estate. This kindhearted daughter-in-law deserves to be compensated financially for her time, energy and money spent. She needs to know that the law is on her side. With ail the lawyers you have access to, I can't imagine why you didn’t check this out. — J.D. Who Reads You in the Washington Post. Dear J.D.: You’re right, and I am ashamed of myself. I have since checked with Charles Nessen, who teaches at the Harvard Law School, and this is what he said: Handing a bill to the estate does not ensure reimbursement. There must be a written or oral contract. In 1985, the Supreme Court of Minnesota ruled on such a case. Alice Beecham, a nurse and the second wife of Bill Beecham, cared for his elderly mother in their home. The woman had told her repeatedly ' ”11 pay you back one day for taking care of me.” She died after two years and left nothing for her daughter-in-law. Alice Beecham sued the estate for $44,000 for “nursing and per­ sonal care” and collected. The Hastings Banner C/A No: 90-158-CH THOMAS S. EVELAND ESTATE OF FRANK J. SCHEIDT. by and through his Personal Personal Representative, Irene Ehlert Plaintiff Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper cm 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance lucille McGoldrick, Defendant. Robert L. Byington, (P27621) Attorney for Plaintiff 222 W. Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Matthew C. Quinn, (P24116) Co-Counsel for Plaintiff 1026 W. Eleven Mile Rood Royal Oak. Michigan 48067 (313) 399-9703 • ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court, held in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, on: April 10. 1990. PRESENT: Hon. THOMAS S. EVELAND. Circuit Court Judge. On the 10th day of April, 1990. a Complaint Io Quiet Title was filed by the Estate of Frank J. Scheldt, by and through his Personal Represen­ tative. Irene Ehlert, Plaintiff, against Lucille McGoldrick, Defendant. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Lucille McGoldrick shall answer or take such other oction as may be permitted by low on or before the 1st day of June, 1990, Failure to comply with this Order will result In a judgment of default against such defendant, for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. THOMAS S. EVELAND Circuit Court Judge (5/17) • NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOttCI OF THi LAST DAY Of MOUTPATION OF THt OUAUFKDIUCTOM OF HASTINGS AMA SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO MAY VOH? HASTINGS State of MtcMoon Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan, 1976. as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is no! registered as an elector in the City or Townsnip in which the person resides To The QuoUflod Hector# Of Sold School District: Th* auction I* ROBERT L BYINGTON....Two (2) year term JENNIFER J. HAIRE........... Two (2) year term STEPHEN S. LEWIS............ Two (2) year term RAY A. ROSE................... Two (2) year term RCWRT S. CASEY................. Four (4) year form KENNETH L. HAWBLITZ......... Four (4) year term LARRY E. HAYWOOD........... Four (4) year term KENNETH L. KENSINGTON...Four (4) year term MICHAEL J. McPHILUPS Four (4) year term Also any Propositions that may bo submitted f PREMIUM CUSTOM 1 UCTI0N Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Moy 12 • 11:00 a.m. LOCATED: at Freeport Fire Barn. Lunch available. Wide selection of goods and ser­ vices on auction for the home, farm, office and more. For pickup of your donations call Russ 765-5105, Ben 765-5175, Freeport Supply 765-8631. DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE IMMEDIATE DENTURE UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE >695 >425 >395 >425 •All teeth ond materials used meet the high standard* set by the American Dental Ass n. *Our on premises tab provides Individual & efficient service. ‘Free denture consultation & evnmmation (616) 455-0810 *1.0 Himebaugh DOS •D D White DDS *G. Moncewtcr DDS 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids I I I I PROPOSITION I - GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District. Michigan, be increased by 1.38 mills ($1.38 on each S1.000.00) for two years. 1990 and 1991, for general operating purposes. Including textbook, equipment, and furniture replace­ ment. and building maintenance and repair purposes? PROPOSITION II • PROPOSITION TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATE Shall the authorized millage rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District. Michigan, be approved for levy in 1990 without regard to reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of lhe state constitution of 1963? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 11. 1990. is MAY 14. 1990 Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vole at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS: Under the provisions of Act 451. Public Acts ot Michigan. 1976. as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN EY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered os general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk ot lhe Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors This Notice I* given by order of the Board ot Education of Hasting* Area School District, Michigan Dated: May 3. 1990 PATRICIA L ENDSLEY, Secretary. Board ol Education Hastings Area School District �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 10. 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #14 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE ’25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #13 • MIKE SHRIBER ...of HASTINGS. Mike Shriber was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was Bill Hart of Hastings. Mystery Farm #14 Answer My Name My Address. Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. 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Main St. WOODLANDS //Q/ 1-7 Our People Make the Difference!’ 616-945-5342 Rational [ASTINGS West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 WELTON'S SALES & SERVICE HEATING AND COOLING Gas & Oil Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning — Featuring the LENNOX Pulse Furnace — 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 848 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan - Mlf HOURS - Ph. (616) 891-9233 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 10. 1990 Tight losses continue, Saxon hardball team falls to Marshall 5-4 Like the old saying goes. if the team didn't have bad luck it would have no luck at all. Hastings lost its sixth one-run decision of the year Tuesday, a disapointing 5-4 contest at Marshall. “It’s like a video replay,’’ acknowledged Saxon coach Jeff Simpson of the narrow losses. “We outplayed Marshall in every category but lhe scoreboard.” Hastings outhit the Redskins 9-4, but two costly errors paved the way for three unearn­ ed runs. It was the second one-run loss to Marshall, who beat the Saxons 7-6 on April 19. “We had a lot of positive things happen,” Simpson said. “It’s a shame we came up with a loss.” ‘ Simpson said lhe errors and faulty baserun­ ning offset a fine pitching performance from senior Tom Vos. Hastings had two runners picked off second base, thus thwarting rallies. “We were the victims of some very poor baserunning,” Simpson admitted. Vos pitched perhaps his best game of the season, walking nobody and allowing four SAXON hits. He struck out one. Marshall touched Vos for three runs in the sixth breaking a 2-2 tic. An error, single and three-run homer handed the Redskins a 5-2 lead, which they held onto despite a seventh inning rally by the Saxons. With two outs. Scon Hubbert walked and Nick Williams doubled him home to make it The Hastings baseball team is struggling with near-misses. Tuesday's 5-4 loss at Mar­ shall was the team’s sixth one-run defeat, the second to the Redskins. Counting 4-3 and 8-7 wins over Mattawan and Albion, Hastings has played in a total of eight one-run games. The Saxons (5-12 overall, 2-7 league) also have two three-run losses on their record. Speaking of the Saxon baseball squad, lhe team’s bats have been silent since showing signs of blossoming during the Grand Ledge Invitational April 21. The team scored 31 runs in winning its first two games, but has only scored 42 runs in the 10 games since. The team, whose lineup is dotted mostly with juniors and sophomores, has lost three of those 10 games. The hitting slump has been even worse since sweeping Albion in doubieheader April 26. In the six games following the sweep Hastings has averaged only six hits per contest. The Saxon softball team, meanwhile, is having trouble scoring but not because there aren’t runners on base. Hastings has stranded 34 runners in its last four games, all losses. Enon have been a huge part of the team's woes this spring. The team has committed a whoppog 24 miscues in its last six games leading to 33 unearned runs. The Hastings golf squad broke into the state Class B rankings for lhe second time in two yean last week. The learn was ranked sixth by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches. Last year the team was ranked as high as seventh at one point in the season. The iwun finished among the state’s top 10 Cass B teams and ccach Gordon Cole has five girls back from that team. Former Hastings graduate Dann Howht is hitting .281 (27 for 96) in 26 games al AAA Tacoma. Howitt has scored 14 runs and driven in eight, but has yet to hit his first homer. He hit 21 a year ago at AA Huntsville. two by Kelly. Carpenter and Vos. The loss makes Hastings 5-12 overall and 2-7 in the Twin Valley. The team hosts Coldwater in a doubleheader tonight starting at 3:30 p.m. The team plays in the Maple Valley Invita­ tional on Saturday. Walks continue to plague Saxons: Marshall downs Hastings in softball Just when some leaks appear plugged others spring up. Such has been the story of the Hastings soft­ ball team this spring. Hindered by eight walks and three errors, lhe Saxons blew a three-run lead and lost to Marshall 14-4 in a game shortened by lhe 10-run mercy rule Tuesday. The loss was lhe team’s fourth straight and drops lhe Saxons to 3-9 overall and 2-7 in the Twin Valley. Leading 3-0 in the bottom of the second, the Saxons gave up two runs on three straight walks and two singles. ' Hastings made it 4-2 in the top of the third when Elissa Kelly was safe on an error and eventually scored on a ground out by Tammy Galbreath. SHORTS 5-3. Williams then scored on a throwing error on a ball hit by Ryan Nichols, but the Saxons could do no more damage. Hastings had scored in the second on a dou­ ble by Jamie Brown, a fielders’ choice and back to back singles by Pat Kelly and Scott Carpenter, who later scored on an error. Hastings finished with nine hits including But Marshall broke the game open with four runs in the third, helped by two Hastings er­ rors, and eight more in the fifth on five walks, a hit batter, another error and three singles. “Our defense is improving but our pitching and hitting have really been poor over lhe last four games.” Hastings coach Larry Dykstra said. “The only bright spot in this game was the play our of centerfielder, Melissa Belson, who made a couple great catches and threw a runner out at the plate.” Dykstra point to some terrible numbers over his team's last four games. Hastings pit­ chers have issued 42 walks while collecting only 17 hits in 104 bats (.163 average) while stranding 34 runners. Charia Dunn took the loss against Marshall. Dunn gave up eight walks and six hits while Hastings boys, giris run past Harper Creek Hastings' girls track team kept a modest winning streak alive while the boys snapped a four-meet losing streak with wins over Harper Creek Tuesday night. The Saxon boys grabb­ ed a 78-59 decision while lhe girls won a thriller. 66-62. Three boys relay teams won while seven in­ dividuals took firsts cn route to Hastings’ first win since April 12. The boys’ team is now 2-4. The 800 relay team of Brian Wolfenbargcr. Derek Freridge, Don Moore and Mall Haywood (1:39.1) won as did Marc Peterson, Haywood, Moore and Wolfenbarger in the 400 (47.1) and the 1600 meter relay team of Matt Brown. Derek Gonzales, Chris Patten and Clint Neil. Wolfenbarger won lhe 100 (11.7), Haywood the 200 (24.5), Brown the high jump (5-10, Brad Warner the pole vault (11-6), Clint Neil lhe 400 (54.5), Tom Brandt the 300 meter hurdles (44.8) and Tim Acker the discus (131-2). After losing three of its first four meets, the girls team has now won two straight. The team had seven firsts including tlie 3200 (11:37.9) relay and lhe 800 (1:59.9) foursome of Carrie Schneider, Alison Gcrgen, Renee Royer and Katy Peterson. The 1600 foursome of Royer, Kris McCall, Chris Solmes and Lin James (4:32.70) also won. Individually, Peterson won the 400 (63.3), James the 300 low hurdles (51.4), Solmes the 800 (2:46.1) and Candi Sarver the discus (97-714). The teams' next action comes in Saturday's Alma Invitational starting at 10:00 a.m. Are You Ready For A Brake Job? uncorking three wild pitches and hitting a bat­ ter. Seven of the 13 Marshall runs were unearned due to three Hastings errors. Hastings had four hits, all singles by Belson, Lisa Kelley. Stephanie Leatherman and Shana Murphy. Hastings had opened its 3-0 lead after Belson singled, stole second. Marci Jones walked and a ground out and an error made it 2-0. The third run came in the second when Murphy was safe ot. an error, went to second on a ground out and scored after two wild pitches. Hastings hosts Coldwater tonight in a doublebeader starting at 3:30 p.m. and then plays in the Gull Lake Invitational Saturday. Sports Saxon JV nine loses, ties against Sturgis Hastings played to a 6-6 tie against Sturgis in the opener of a doubieheader and then com­ mitted six errors in the nightcap to lose 13-4. Ken Lambeth pitched all six innings in the opener, allowing nine hits and four walks. He struck out three. Lambeth was also lhe team’s top offensive producer with a home run, single and three rbis. Ryan Martin drove in two runs with a double. The six errors in the second game led to four unearned runs and made a loser of Jarrod Castelein. Castelein and Bryan Sherry allow­ ed 10 hits and seven walks. Hastings had only four hits including an rbi double by Shawn Davis and a run-scoring tri­ ple by A.J. Purdum. The team also topped Grand Rapids Catholic Central 5-4 in the first round of the Mike Robinson Memorial Tournament last Saturday. Davis won the game with a two-out bases loaded double to score three runs in lhe seventh. Jesse Lyons was lhe winning pitcher on an eight-hitter. He struck out six and walked four. Castelein had two of the six Hastings hits. Hastings lost the title game to Wyoming Park, 11-0. Brad Gee was the losing pitcher despite striking out eight. Mike Frey had Hastings' lone hit, a single. The team thumped Marshall 12-7 Tuesday on a seven-hitter by Davis. He walked six and struck out seven. Castelein had three hits including a triple and drove in a run. Davis helped his own cause with three singles and an rbi. Hastings scored seven runs in the first and was never threatened. The team now has 9-3-2 overall and 5-2-2 Twin Valley marks. Jayvee softball wins two more, now 8-5 The Hastings JV softball team defeated Sturgis in a doubieheader yesterday 41-1 and Leatherman. Vai Blair had 2 hits. The team is now 8-5 overall. 12-10. Sarah Kelley was the winning pitcher in the first game and showed good control walking only one batter. The offense was led by Becky Carpenter and Sarah Kelley who hit triples. Other hits were doubles by Andie Myers and The team also beat Marshall 13-1 on Tues­ day. Carr and thunder combined for the win. McKeough had three hits and Malyka DeGoa and Carr each added two. Vai Blair. Susan Rhoades was the winning pitcher of game two. Kris Carr did a good job in relief and picked up the save. The offensive star was Michelle Leatherman who had a home run and 2 triples. "The thing I was happiest about was we corrected our pitching problems from Tuesdays game against B.C. Lakeview. We could hardly throw a strike against them, and tonight the pitchers did an excellent job.” said coach Spence Goodyear. The team split 2 games on Saturday in the Gull Lake Invitational. Hastings defeated Delton 14-10. Sarah Kelley was the winning pitcher. Jenni McKeogh had 2 hits. Hastings lost their second game to Harper Creek 22-9. The losing pitcher was Stephanie Wilderness Adventure awaits Hastings soccer team later this summer Some facits of sports can be better learned away from the rigors of a field or court. Way away. Like in a wilderness setting. 650 miles and 10 hours from Hastings. At least that’s the hope of the Hastings soc­ cer team, which will travel to the Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. Canada in early August. The week-long trip was arranged by Jim Barrett, youth pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hastings, who calls the trip “an in­ tense course in living.” Barrett and Hastings soccei coach Doug Mepham say the trip is meant to be a learning experience, an attempt at learning responsibility and teamwork through camping. "The kids are excited about going. I’m kind of surprised they jumped at it so quick." ad­ mits Mepham. “It’s no vacation at all. It’s go­ ing to be tough. “What I’d like to see happen i.s that the kids him to each other. They don’t necessarily have to be best buddies, but they have to learn to rely on one another. It sounds like team­ work but it’s more." Among a variety of activities, the kids will canoe, swim and camp in a secluded wilderness setting from Aug. 4 to 10. In all. about one hundred miles will be covered by the group. Why a rugged, completely backwoods set­ ting? Barrett says it’s the perfect environment for youngsters to learn about themselves and to depend on one another. “One finds himself in a learning laboratory where he can experience an itense course in living," Barren says. "Under the stress of a new environment, participants can see each other at their best and worst. They will face the stark reality of who they are and catch an exciting vision of what they can become.” The group will rent most major items like canoes, tents, backpacks, food and sleepings bags from an outfitter. But other equipment ranging from clothes to flashlights are the responsibility of the individual campers. Each youngster paid a $150 fee for his spot on the trip. Barrett, who has led similar trips in lhe past, says the experience knocks down lhe caste system which pervades today’s society. He says the person who bridles himself the least should be esteemed as a successful. "Rather than encourage people to stretch themselves, our society protects them from anything that might cause discomfort,” he says. "So a man trades away any potential for growth or sense of real achievement for a bed of ease.” Barrett says his philosophy is simple: Without questions there is no learning. By working together he hopes the youngsters will learn to be part of a team as well as being selfreliant. “There is an ever decreasing sense of need for any responsibility to lhe group,” Barrett says. “There is no common goal, no sense of mission, nothing that binds people together. An attitude of every-man-for-himself is the order of the day as people scramble for their piece of the pie.” Barrett says he knows of know better way than to teach this concept than in a wilderness setting. He says that while learning in a classroom lends toward lhe theoretical, learn­ ing in a wilderness setting is more prone to immediate practical applications. In the wilderness the "props that define one’s life,” as Barrett puts it. are gone. They're replaced by the realities of his relationship with those around him. “He now has real questions because he now has real needs," Barrett says. "He is ready io really team." What the youngster will team is self esteem, leadership skills, making peer assessments, defining the decision making process, developing good communication, stress management and working through goal evaluation. “In some of the participants the change will be immediate; in others it may not be apparent for some lime, but no one comes out quite the same as they went in,” Barrett says. Bronco golf outing June 21 at Hastings Country Club The 24th Annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing will be held Thursday, June 21 at the Hastings Country Club. Check in lime is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in from of the clubhouse. Social hour is from 6-7 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations call Lew Lang at 945-3931. The prices are $168 for a foursome, $42 for an individual. $27 for golf only and $20 for dinner only. The outing will feature members of the WMU Athletic Department, coaches and ad­ ministrative staff. Reservations must be confirmed by June 1. Hastings blanks Marshall 7-0 in tennis Failing to lose even a single gam;, Hastings raised its Twin Valley tennis mark to 4-2 and its overall mark to 5-2 with a 7-0 whitewash of Marshall last Thursday. Dave Oom woo at No. I singles 6-3, 6-2; Mac Gahan won at No. 2 6-0, 6-1; Brad Writer won at No. 3 singles 6-0, 6-0; and Shayne Horan took the fourth position 6-1, 7-5. ~ In doubles, the No. I team of Tom DeVault and Jeff Baxter won 6-1, 6-0; the No. 3 team of Matt Schaefer and Tad Watties won 6-2, 6-1 and the third team of Jeff Krul and Tim Atkinson won 6-1, 7-5. Hastings mens softball schedule told Wed. May 9 6: 30— Fiberglass vs Viatec. 7: 30— Ftexfab vs Viatec. 8: 30- Bliss vs Hast Mutual. Thur. May It 6: 30— Softball Club vs R & S Roofing. 7: 30— Diamond Club vs Bourdo Logging. 8: 30— Diamond Club vs Centerfieldcrs. Fri. May II 6: 30— Hast. Sanitary vs Lowell Eng. 7: 30— Hast. Sanitary vs Century Cellunet. 8: 30— County Classics vs Saber Mfg. San. May 13 7: 00— Hast. Merchants vs Sniders. 8: 00— Hast. Merchants vs Larry Poll Realty. Baseball, softball tournament sites announced Delton is the host of both the baseball and softball state district tournaments, the MHSAA announced last week. Both the Delton baseball and softball teams will play pre-district games al Kalamazoo Christian on May 25 al 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, both the Hastings baseball and softball teams will host Allegan in pre-district games on May 25. Middleville’s baseball and softball teams will host the Plainwell-Otsego winners on May 25 in pre-district games. Delton will then host the four-team baseball and softball district tournaments on June 2. Get a complete brake job now—and get up to $20 “BONUS BUCKS" and a Lifetime Warranty* Now Is lhe lime to have it done—for your family's safety and for the "BONUS BUCKS" you'll receive from any ap­ proved installer who uses genuine NAPA Brake Parts. 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May May May May May May May May May May May May 10 BASEBALL Coldwater (DH)................................. 3:30p.m. 10 SOFTBALL Coldwater (DH)................................. 3:30p.m. 11 GOLF at Caledonia................................................ 4:00p.m. 12 TRACK at Alma Inv............................................... 10:00a.m. 11-12 TENNIS League at Sturgis 12 BASEBALL at Maple Valley Inv. 12 SOFTBALL at Gull Lake Inv................................. 9:00a.m. 14 TENNIS Grand Ledge............................................ 4:00p.m. 15 GOLF Twin Valley at Albion 15 BASEBALL Harper Creek .......................... 5:00 p.m. 15 SOFTBALL Harper Creek..................................... 5:00p.m. 16 GOLF Central Montcalm..................................... 330p.m. Karate placers Hastings winners in the recent Hastings Karate Tournament held April 28th: (back row) Steve Ectinaw, instructor; Dave Laansma. third in mens whitr* belt; Nancy Hammond, first in womens black belt; and Rosi Milhians, fourth in womens brown belt (front row) Paul Henry Felder, third in supertot forms and fighting; David Hoaglin, second in supertot. Others not pictured are Lee Weiden, third in forms, second in fighting in mini pee wee: Helena Lopez, fourth in supertot forms: Jerry Allerding, third in blue belt and Daryl Tietz, third in advanced senior division. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 — Page 11 Saxon link team second after Twin Valley jamboree Hastings completed the jamboree portion of its golf schedule last week by finishing second al Marshall. The Saxons shot a 205 to finish 13 strokes behind the 192 by Sturgis. Bobbi Jo Nelson led Hastings with a 49 while Angelic Cooklin and Jackie Longstreet shot 50s and Jenny Chase a 56. The runnenip finish leaves the Saxons, ranked among the top 10 Class B teams in the slate by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association, in second place overall with 28 points. Sturgis is first with 30. Hillsdale is third with 24 points while Col­ dwater is fourth with 22. Hastings finished second in another jam­ Hastings top 10 students at the Hastings Rotary Honors Convocation: (front row) Jeff Baxter, Kimberly Belanger, Tracy Brighton, Tim Cruttenden and Shawna Dell (back row) Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baxter, Mrs. and Mrs. Tom Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cruttenden and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dell. boree on April 30. The Saxons shot a 206 to Hastings top 10 students at the Hastings Rotary Honors Convocation: (front row) Geoff Gibson, Rebecca Hawkins, Katy Peterson, Jenifer Schim­ mel, and Tom Vos. (Back row) Rotary President Don Haywood, Mrs. Kent Gibson, Lawrence Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. John Schimmel, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vos. Rotary honors top 10 students Advising students to draw parallels between themselves and lhe shuttle program, Kellogg Community College President Dr. Paul Ohm counseled the Hastings Rotary's top 10 seniors Monday al the club’s weekly meeting. "Il’s a one-lime excitement, full of hope and promise, but it’s also dangerous and potentially destructive," Ohm told the students, comparing their high school careers to lhe question of their futures. Ohm urged the students to use all their resources, be informed on new information and trends in their cboosen careers and draw upon the experiences of family and friends. "The development of each student is im­ portant to him or herself and to the country as a whole," said Ohm, president of the 8.000 student Battle Creek-based community col­ lege since 1986. He told the students that as a college freshman, only one in four will ever carry through on their intended vocation. Thus hie advised students to keep every option open to them through college. He said a careful, deliberate planning of the college experience is important. "Use the talents and skills and the knowledge you have now to help make your decision,’* he said. He encouraged kids to grow while they at­ tended college, to keep all their avenues open. And don’t be discouraged by small setbacks. "The world doesn’t end, it simply changes," he said. Athletes compete in Special Olympics Hastings athletes from Northeastern School and Hastings Middle School display their ribbons Saturday after competing in the regional Special Olympics In Grand Rapxfs. The 18 athletes also are sponing brand new team jerseys donated by Tri­ Counties Alert citizen's band radio club, Bradford White, United Auto Workers Local 1002 and the Barry County Fraternal Order of Police. Three of the athletes will compete in June at the state Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser). Ohm’s advice came at the annual Rotary Honors Convocation held al the Hastings Moose Lodge. The meeting honored Hastings High School’s top 10 students as selected by their peers. The students are: Jeff Baxter, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bill Baxter; Kimberly Belanger, daughter of Mrs. Denise Hayes; Tracy Brighton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brighton; Tim Cruttenden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cruttenden; Geoff Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Gibson; Rebecca Hawkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hawkins; Katy Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peterson; Jenifer Schimmel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schimmel and Thomas Vos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vos. This is the rotary’s 29th honors convoca­ tion, a tradition first started by Richard M. Cook. Nine seniors were selected then on the basis of scholarship, service and leadership. In honor of the late Richard Cook, the event will be known as the Richard M. Cook Rotary Honors Convocation. The following is a capsule summary of the 10 Hastings students honored: Jeff Baxter — Member of FCA, Interact, Prom Steering Committee, Drug Rehab. Camp. FFA basketball tournament, Saxon basketball, tennis and soccer team, Bali St. Arch. Honors Camp, volunteer for YMCA sports and Love inc. Kim Belanger —Member of Interact, V.P. of freshman class and student council. Key Club, FCA, Homecoming and Snowball Committee, TAG Conf., National Honor Society, Varsity Club, Student Leadership Forum, Ski Club, cheerleader, and Academic Top 10. Tracy Brighton — Member of SADD, Homecoming Committee, National Honor Society, Travel Club, Yearbook, Senior Charity Drive, Humanities Club, and Homecoming and Prom committees. Tim Crutttndra — Member of the TAG conference, district and stale solo and ensem­ ble, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, FCA, National Honor Society, Leader­ ship Seminar, Exchange Club and football team. Shawna Dell — Member of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Humanities Club, BPOA, Business Olympics, senior class VP, Humanities Chib, Drama Club and Travel Club, Exchange Club. Geoff Glboou —Member of the Student Council, Science Olympiad, TAG Con­ ference, Project Outreach, Jr. Achievement, MSVA Reg. Honors Choir, Drama Club, Quiz Bow], MSVA Stale Honors Choir, Na­ tional Honor Society, track and cross country teams. Rebecca Hawkins —Member of SADD, Yearbook Editor, Citizen Bee, National Honor Society, Humanities Club, Quiz Bowl, Interact, Drama Club, Student Forum and volleyball. Katy Peterson —Member of the Student Council, Interact, FCA, Travel Club, Na­ tional Honor Society, Student Judiciary Com­ mittee, Rotary World Affairs Seminar and volleyball, track and basketball teams. Jenifer ScMmnd -Member of FCA, In­ teract, Ski Club, Student Council, Band, Steve Jordan and Prom Committees. State Forum, Girls State, DAR Award, TAG Con­ ference, Travel Club. Homecoming Queen, Vanity Club, cheerleader, track, basketball and soccer club. Toni Vos —Member of band. Interact, Honor Guard. Vanity Club, basketball, baseball and cross country. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 ro.-.SUBSCRIBE! CITY OF HASTINGS Hastings FFA takes part in ag skills competition Two teams from Hastings High School traveled to Michigan Stale University to participate in the annual FFA Agricultural Skills Contests Saturday, April 21. The purpose of the contest, according to Ed Domkc, agriscience and natural resources instructor, is to evaluate achievement and to provide recognition for students enrolled in the agris­ cience and natural resources program. A silver award was presented to the landscape/nursery team, con­ sisting of David Cairns, Chris Bowman and Brian Gibson. Dale Cheeseman. Matt He­ nion, and Todd Scheck par­ ticipated in the land conserva­ tion contest. tach pool league Meeting May 10 An organizational meeting for the Busch Pool League will be held May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blarney Stone. For more information call Mike al (517) 566-8765 or Kurt at 948-9509. Citizens on Decency to hold regular meetings The Barry County Citizens on Decency will meet the third Tuesday of every month at F’eek’s Mini School at 7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Middle School, High School and Maintenance Shop re-roof ing Hastings Area School System Address: 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Sealed proposals for partial re-roofing of Middle School, High School and Maintenance Shop will be received at the office of the WBDC Group, 50 Monroe Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, until 3:00 p.m., May 21.1990. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System to be conducted at 7:30 p.m., May 21,1990, in the vocal music room of the Hastings Middle School. Building Documents may be obtained at Office of the WBDC Group, 50 Monroe Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 upon deposit of $30.00 per set. Deposits will be refunded only il Bidding Documents are returned within 10 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition, and if quotation was submitted. In all cases, Bidding Documents remain property of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw bid within 30 days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or Certified Check), made payable to the Hastings Area School System. Bond shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, successful bidder(s) shall be required to furnish 100% Labor and Material Bond and 100% Performance Bond. Bidding Documents will be on fife on Dodge/SCAN microfilm al F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo. The Hastings Area School System reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or Io reject any and all bids. The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21,1990 in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 102 S. Broadway to receive testimony and discuss a propos­ ed additional 1990 City operating millage rate. Because of a state law (Act 5 of 1982) the City’s base tax rate is decreased to 15.612 for 1990. However, the City has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. finish one stroke behind host Hillsdale. Longstreet's 49 led the Saxons. Chase shot a 50. Cooklin a 52 and Nelson a 55. The team also finished third in a three-team meet last Saturday. The Saxons shot a 223 to finish behind Greenville with a 198 and Grand Ledge with a 200. Grand Ledge is ranked No. 3 in Class A while Greenville is No. 9. Longstreet's 48 led Hastings. Jackie Longstreet Hastings Country Club GOLF RESULTS —BUHMWMON— MATCH RESULTS 4-30... J. Kwwwdy 51-4; W. NHi 43-4; T. Sutherland 42-4; D. O'Connor 444; G. Gohtat 534; T. Dunhon 5B4; A. Johnson 534; G. Cove 434; E. Mathews 44-4; J. Cotemon 45-4; H. Bottchor 57-4; L. Kornscdt 57*4; M. Peoreon 414; I. Soreneon 544. J. Rugg 504; B. Wterwm 474. STANDMGS... T. Sutherland ft J. Konndy ft W. Nfti 4; J. Rugg 4; J. Jocobe 4; I. Komoodt 4; D. O'Connor 4; H. Botfcher 4; J. Coleman 4; J. Kefchum 4; E. Mathews 4; B. Wlerwm 2: M. Pearson ft A. Johnson I; T. DunhamO; D. Goodyear ft G. Cove 0; G. Gahan ft R. Nowton ft E. Sorenson 0. PAMMG FOR 547 FRONT MNE... A. Johnoon vs. J. Kennody: M. Poorsort vs. D. Goodyear; T. Sutherland vs. D. O'Connor; H. Bottchor vs. W. NHx; T. Dunham vs. E. Mathews; J. Ketchum vs. G. Cove; R. Newton vs. B. Wtersum; G. Gahan vs. J. Coleman; J. Jacobs vs. E. Sorenson; J. Rugg *>• L. Komsadt. MATCH RESULTS 440....J. WaMor S3-4; I. Slack 47-4; D. Foster 44-2; G. Hamaty 444; J. Hoke 514; H. Wattles 44-2: B. Vondorveen 37-4; J. Fisher 41-4; B. Miller 41-4; B. Stock 434; G. Iron­ side 45-0; I. Lang 53-0. STANDINGS... B. Miller ft J. Fisher ft H. Watties 6; G. Hamaty 4; G. Holman 4; B. Stock 4; J. Panfil 4; B. Vondorveen 4; J. Walker 4; F. Southwell 4; L. Long 3; D. Foster 2; T. Chose 1; G. Ironside ft B. Youngs 0; A. Frondk ft T. McCMtond ft J. Hoke 0. B. iosty 0; D. loranger 0. PAMMG FOR 547 BACK NINE... F. Southwell vs. O. Loranger; T. Chose vs. A. Fronclk; T. Mc­ Clelland vs. H. Watties; J. Nshor vs. L long; B. Milter vs. B. testy; J. Panfil vs. D. Footer; J. Hoke vs. J. Walker; G. Holman vs. B. Stack; B. Youngs vs. B. Vandervoort ^yjonsldovs. G. Hamaty. MATCH RESULTS 4-30...L. Perry 444; M. Miller 47-4; C. Morey 57-2; G. Etter 444; D. Hail 514: D. Jacobs 52-2; M. Cook 55-4; J. Mcghtes 51-4; G. E. Brown 554; H. Butko 534. STANDINGS... I. Perry B; C. Moray 4; D. Hail 4; H. Burke 4; G. Etter 4; J. Hogkins 4; M. Milter 4; G- E. Brawn 4; B. Stanley 4; M. Cook 4; D. Jacobs 2; H. Stanlaho 0; P. Lubteniocki ft G. Lowrance 0; P. Siegel ft G. Crafters 0; M. Dorman 0; D. Jarman ft G. Beuer 0. PAMMG FOB 547 FRONT MNE... B. Stanley vs. P. Siegel; J. Hopkine vs. G. Bauer; G. Etter vs. M. Dorman; H. Burkovs. D. Jarman; 0. Jacobs vs. H. Stentake; G. E. Brown vs. P. Lublonlscfcl: G. Crofters vs. G. Lowrance; C. Moray vs. M. MMIer; MATCH RESULTS 4-30...B. LaJoye 434; T. Hardtog 434; G. Begg 44-4; P. Rtagg Sr. 3B-4; D. Wohon 544; P. Loftus 544; T. Oovetand 544; T. Boigraph 444; T. Krul 454; J. Feger 401; B. Cook OM; J. Hubert 444; D. Gause 440; B. McDonald 474; D. Beduhn 574; C. Jaynoon 434. B. McDonald 4; J. Laubaugh 3; D. Beduhn 1; P. Loftus ft C. Joynson ft R. Dawe ft T. Bellgraph ft D. Gause ft L. Engiohart 0. PAMMG FOB 547 BACK NINE... B. McDonald vt. L. Engfohart; D. Gauss vs. P. Loftus; J. Fagor vs. T. . -1 ■ I. .... V » W - -U ■ ^.v^Rrevano. v.. joynson i • uutvgrvgn. , • Hnogp Sr. vs. T. Krul; T. Hording vs. G. Begg; D. Beduhn vs. B. LaJoye; R. Dawe vs. J. Laubaugh; B. Cook vs. G. Pratt; J. Hubert vs^D. Welton. —VNRTC BWWI0I4— MATCH RESULTS 4-30.. D. Dimmers 542; C. Hodkowskl 434; C. Cruttenden 45-4; D. King 494; J. Cottrell 02*4; B. Toegardin 51-2; J. Taburon 454; D. Hoekstra 444; T. Drum 444; G. H. Brawn *34; E. Cooklin 47-2; J. Schnockonborg 434; N. Gardner 42*4; F. Markle 444; D. Baum 52-2; B. Meeeo434; S. Spencer 5B4; B. Wilcox 534. STANDINGS... F. Markle I; N. Gardner I; J. Cot­ trail 4; B. Masse 4; D. King 4; C. Cruttenden 4; M. Dimond 4; J. Schnockonborg 4; J. Toburon 4; C. Hodkowskl 4; E. Cooklin 4; T. Drum 4; R. Teegardta 2; D. Bourn 2; R. Rodney 2; D. Dimmers 2; D. D. Hoekttro ft G. H. Brown ft R. W»k»x 0; 5. Spencer 0. PAMMG FOB 547 FRONT MNE... D. Dimmers vs. R. Johneon; J. Toburan vs. N. Gardner; R. Teegordte vs. D. Hoekstra; G. H. Brown vs. J. Schnockonborg; B. Masse vs. C. Hodkowskl; S. Spencer vs. C. Cruttenden; R. Wilcox vs. T. Drum; M. Dimond vs. D. Baum; F. Markle vs. E. Cooklin: J. Cottrell vs. D. King. BUDGET HEARING Trie City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21,1990 In the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of hearing written or oral comment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 1991 as summarized below. All Interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the Interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. Summary off Proposed 1991 Budget - CITY OF HASTINGS REVENUES SOURCE AMOUNT Property Taxes$1,289,945 Users Fees............................................................................. 63,050 Miscellaneous19,650 Transfers to Other Funds46,800 Licenses and Permits 16,500 Rents and Royalties,4,200 Income from Other Governments1,028,530 Fines and Forfeitures 35,500 Interest on Investments124,200 TOTAL$2,581,575 EXPENDITURES In order to maintain city services, the City proposes to levy an additional millage rate of .588 mills (.59 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 15.612 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 16.2 mills (16.20 per $1,000 SEV). This will provide an estimated .36% in­ crease in city operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. ACTIVITY Police$552,478 Fire255,216 Streets671,450 Library 101,030 Parks97,900 Automobile Parking16,500 General Administration887,001 May 10, 1990 A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5-00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, after May 14. SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clerk Phone 945-2468 SHARON VICKERY, Haath«s City Clevfc AMOUNT TOTAL$2,581,575 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 1990 Job Sites of Workers Living in Barry County (outside of Hastings) Hastings 1.5% Barry County (non-Hastings) Allegan County Calhoun County Ionia County Lansing Area Kalamazoo County Kent County Elsewhere But a modest comeback in manufacturing coupled with strong growth in retail trade and services stabilized the local economy. "Hastings is in a very favorable position," Hammer said. "Hastings has lost manufactur­ ing, but the job base has been sustained by all this commercial growth." Half of Barry County's workers now are employed outside the county, bringing a large share of local wealth into the area from elsewhere. Almost 87 percent of Hastings* work force is employed either in Hastings or in Barry County. But a full 56 percent of Barry County workers who do not live in Hastings work outside of the county. "The closer you get to the ends of lhe county, the more people you have commut­ ing out of the county to work," Hammer said. Kent, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties each claim between 13 and 14 percent of Barry County's work force, apart from Hast­ ings residents. L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Hastings/Bany County Joint Economic Devel­ opment Committee, said the study's results shed new light on Hastings economic and demographic picture. "Hammer is gleaning information from dif­ ferent sources than the typical census data." Rahn said. The study turned up a few surprises, such as figures showing Hastings* senior citizen population is rising sharply while its popula­ tion of children and teenagers is falling. Hastings was one of 30 Michigan cities out of 150 applicants to receive the grant to develop a capital investment program. But Hastings was chosen for an additional pilot project to develop criteria for studying economic development in Michigan's rural areas. The methodology created will be used in the future to study development in other areas. NCI, a consulting group at Northwestern University in Champaign, DI., is conducting the study. The results of the study will be used lo­ cally to suggest issues to consider in future planning, to provide reasonably reliable fore­ casts concerning future development and to examine the possibilities and pitfalls of fu­ ture courses of action. Future scenarios to be analyzed will be chosen by a steering committee made up of local business leaders and elected officials. Norton Berman, former director of the Commerce Department, is overseeing the three-phase study oa strategies to revitalize Where are we headed? Future possibilities J-Ad Graphics News Services The third phase of the strategic planning study, conducted by Northwestern University and the Michigan Department of Commerce, wilt examine possible futures for Hastings and Bany County in the future. Based on present economic and demo­ graphic conditions, the study will consider the long-term effects of present developments and future choices. The study will develop alternative scenar­ ios that reflect policy choices available to lo­ cal government. Some of the possibilities include: •Encouraging new manufacturing. Manufacturing tends to pay higher wages and provides a good tax base in a commu­ nity. "Manufacturing is not that much higher in taxable value than other jobs," said Tommy Hammer, a consultant with NCI at North­ western University. "You don't have to have manufacturing to get a good tax base, but you need it for job earnings." "It's tough to do without manufacturing as a source of good paying jobs for those who don't have a college education," he said. "Manufacturing still offers the best opportu­ nities for jobs for people who did not go to college.” One of the strengths of manufacturing in Barry County is that the leading industries were founded here, Hammer said. "The advantage is you have a lot of auton­ omy," he said. "The down side is you haven't been generating manufacturing startups." The biggest existing problem to attracting new industry is the lack of buildings and land suitable for manufacturing. A project to build an industrial incubator at E.W. Bliss is on hold until the U.S. Commerce Department acts on a several-year-old grant request Relatively little land is available in Hast­ ings' industrial park next to The Viking Cor­ poration. The land also may not be suitable for some tenants. Hammer said. Available manufacturing space is open at the now defunct Hastings Building Products. But the greatest industrial growth in the past 10 years has been in relatively small indus­ trial manufacturers who would be unwilling to purchase the whole complex, Hammer said. Unless it can be broken up into smaller parcels, it will be difficult to sell. •Developing Hastings as a bedroom com­ munity. Hastings population grew 5 percent be­ tween 1980 and 1990, and grow‘.ng numbers of commuters appear willing to drive longer distances in exchange for living in a rural or small town atmosphere. A larger population would likely provide greater support to Hastings' retail and com­ mercial economy, which is the city's fastest growing sector in the local economy. Disadvantages include a rise in local taxes lu support additional services, especially edu­ cation for the higher proportion of school-age children. Bedroom communities also tend to dis­ criminate against non-college graduates who have fewer local job opportunities if manu­ facturing declines. "There could be a sharp division between the "haves" who work elsewhere and lhe "have-nots" who work locally," Hammer said. •Promoting Hastings as a retirement cen­ ter. The senior citizen population increased 24 percent in Hastings between 1980 and 1990. Because of the quiet, small-town atmosphere, coupled with the close availability of stores, services and medical care, Hastings is an at­ tractive setting for retirement-oriented hous­ ing. "Retirement-oriented development has the major fiscal advantage that elderly households contain almost no school children," Hammer said. "Hastings may have lhe potential to at­ tract a more upscale variety of retirement-ori­ ented housing than is now in evidence, mean­ ing that elderly households could become ma­ ' ax generators." Drawbacks include a higher demand among the elderly for services and the potential de­ velopment of a powerful constituency that could block investments needed by other segments of the community, Hammer said. •Strengthening Hastings' retail and service economy. Recommendations include promoting resi­ dential development near the city and promot­ ing a unique image for Hastings through a particular class of merchandise, by stressing the area's history or by developing a trendy or nostalgic image. The difficulty is that Hastings can not compete with selections offered in metropolitan areas, and a new strategy will not translate into automatic and immediate sales gains. "General population growth in Barry County will not automatically guarantee large sales gains in the immediate future be­ cause Hastings primarily serves lhe slowestgrowing areas of the county," Hammer said, referring to the nine townships in the north­ east and central portion of the county. •Constructing office space. Hastings is centrally located in southwest Michigan, and offices that serve a large geo­ graphical area need not be located in a partic­ ular city. Hastings can offer a favorable set­ ting, lifestyle and cost to office workers. Of­ fice functions provide a favorable tax base and good employment. The problem is a speculative office build­ ing has yet to be built. "I think there are office-space functions you can get here, but you need the space," he said. "An office that serves all of southwest Michigan can locate here. You just need the amenities." HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STUDY: •Barry County, outside of Hastings, grew twice as last as the city in1980-90. Hastings' 1990 estimated population is 6,723. Barry County's estimated population for 1990 is 50,410. •Senior citizens are the fastest growing age group in Hastings. The over-65 age group grew 24 percent in town since 1980. The under-19 population, meanwhile, fell 5 percent across the entire county. •Hastings' tax base rose 47 percent, from $48.6 million in 1980 to $71.6 million in 1989. •Average 1987 earnings for each worker living in Hastings was $19,917. County workers living outside of Hastings averaged $17,741. •Per capita income in Barry County rose 57 percent between 1979 and 1987 to $13,216. U.S. per capita income, however, rose 71 percent to $15,484 in the same period •62 percent ol Hastings' work force is employed in the city. •55 percent of county workers who do not live In Hastings are employed outside ol the county. Residents who work elsewhere earn, on average, substantially higher wages. •Commuters working outside ol Barry County directly and indirectly support between 50 and 75 percent of the entire county economy. Hastings residents working outside the city support 30 to 50 percent of the city's economy. •Manufacturing remains the leading source of employment in Barry County, followed closely by retail trade and services. •Barry County has 21 percent fewer manufacturing jobs in 1990 than in 1979. •Construction employment grew by 50 percent, the largest industry gain in Barry County between 1979 to 1987. •Sales within Barry County yield about 55 percent of all county earnings, about $139 million In 1990. •Local firms provide hall ol Barry County's needs In construction and retail trade, about one-third of lhe need for transportation, finance, insurance and real estate, and 15 percent of the need for legal, architectural, engineering and accounting services. •Barry County's food stores, auto repair shops and building materials and garden supply stores are the only firms that provide roughly 100 percent of the county's needs. the Hastings economy. The second phase of the study will com­ plete the background material and update it if necessary. The third phase will present fore­ casts of future economic, demographic and fiscal conditions based upon assumptions of future changes selected by the strategic plan­ ning committee. Once the work is complete, consultants from NCI will analyze the results and design a strategy for Barry County and for the re­ gion. The city and Hastings/Bany County Joint The sun also ages The Associated Press The sun is lhe greatest villain in making you look old before your time - and even ba­ bies need protection from it The sun contributes to 90 percent of pre­ mature aging, according to an article in the current issue of Harper’s Bazaar, and an in­ creasing number of Americans are becoming aware of it. One out of five of the sunscreens sold last year contained a sun protection factor or SPF of 15 or above. What many people don't realize is that pro­ tection from the sun's rays must begin very early because 80 percent of ultraviolet-light damage occurs before the age of 20. "Skin has a memory and every insult adds up," said Dr. Arthur Sober, associate profes­ sor of dermatology at Harvard University and chief of dermatology at Massachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital. "There's a latent period of about 20 years before skin damage manifests itself. So the results of a 10-year-old's sun exposure will show up at 30." Early prevention of sun damage has be­ come so important that cosmetics companies are beginning to develop sun-care products for children. Estee Lauder has just introduced the first sunscreen for babies over 6 months, advertised as being designed especially for their extra-sensitive skin. Another previously ignored problem is that 70 percent of solar aging acquired over a life­ time takes place during everyday activities, not while sunbathing. Many researchers are dow seeking new ways of incorporating sun protection in our lifestyles, not just as something to think about at the beach. Sergio Nacht, senior vice-president of re­ search and development at Advance Polymer Systems, is working with a genetically engi­ neered form of melanin that absorbs the broadest spectrum of the sun's rays just as does melanin in the skin. It is designed to be worn on the skin in the form of a tinted foundation. Another area of research involves the trace mineral selenium, which recently has been found to stop ultra-violet light damage when ingested. It is being examined in a topical formula by Dr. Karen Burke, adjunct clinical member, department of pathology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif. "This is lhe first lime," Burke said, that "something topical interacts with the skin cells to prevent sun damage, not just as a barrier like sunscreen." Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who's moved away, give them something that's "homemade "...give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper Economic Development Commission each contributed $1,500 in matching funds to the project What you eat can affect your sleep The Associated Press What you eat and when you eat it during the day can have a profound effect on how you sleep at night. Everything from spices to some vegetables can rob you of a good night's sleep, accord­ ing to an excerpt in the current Redbook from the book "No More Sleepless Nights: The Complete Program for Ending Insom­ nia," by Peter J. Hauri and Shirley Linde. Hauri and Linde list six enemies of slum­ ber. Since effects of diet vary from person to person, keep a daily diary of changes you've made and how your sleep was affected. Make changes one at a time and stick with each for at least a week. Here are the sleep stoppers: •Late night meals. A big meal late in the evening makes your digestive system work harder, which can keep you awake. It is best to eat your largest meal at breakfast, followed by a moderate lunch and light dinner. If you are concerned that eating a light evening meal will make you wake up hungry at night, in­ clude some fish, chicken or vegetable pro­ tein. •Spicy or greasy food. Late night meals heavy in garlic and strong spices can aggra­ vate sleep problems by giving you heartburn or indigestion. Sensitivity to monosodium glutamate, often found in Chinese food, can cause insomnia. Eating beans, cucumbers, cauliflower or other foods that give you gas may also disturb your sleep. •Weight-loss diet People who are restrict­ ing their food intake may wake up hungry, particularly during the second half of the night. Eating a light snack right before hpd^ time helps obliviate this. Consult ypufooctor before embarking on anj>Weight-loss plan. •Food allergies. Ampefthe foods that may trigger sleep proljjeftfs are milk, enrn, wheat, chocolate, miisfegg whites, seafood, red and eral more weeks, then reintroduce lhe suspect food. If sleep problems return, you will know what food to avoid. •Midnight munchies. Some people habitu­ ally wake in the middle of the night and can­ not return to sleep without eating or drinking something. Such craving may be simple hunger. It can occasionally signal a medical problem such as undiagnosed ulcers. •If your hunger is just a bad habit, the only way to beat it is willpower. The next time you wake up "hungry," remind yourself that the feeling is nothing more than a condi­ tioned response that can be unconditioned with time. If you must have something, make it a glass of water instead of a snack. •Hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar, not a common condition, can make you wake up at night hungry. A bedtime protein snack such as peanut butler or cheese can ward off night­ time attacks. Two other common culprits are alcohol and tobacco. Hauri and Linde said sleep experts now know that although an alcoholic beverage at bedtime helps some people fall asleep more easily, for others it causes troubled art frag-" mented slumber or an inability to falKSleep at all. Alcohol also relaxes thejhfoat muscles and suppresses the mc^hrinsms by which the body wakes itsflf-from sleep. It can trigger or aggravateslrfpapnea which, in persons with ahiggryof heart or lung disease, can be life Caffeine also can contribute to insomnia, especially in people who are sensitive to it Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, many soft drinks, cocoa and a variety of med­ ications, including some headache and cold remedies, alertness tablets, diuretics and weight control aids. yellowfedd dyes and yeast. If you suspect a fo^d^Jiergy, consult a qualified allergist *«If you have a hunch about a particular food, eliminate it from your diet for a week or two. If sleep returns to normal, wait sev­ M.V. Supt. pay angers teachers "But 1 think CarroH’s salary inequity with his peers was worse than the teacher’s," Stewart said. "This is just my personal opinion, but all of the principals are making over $40,000, and Continued from page 1 the high school principal may make $46,000 or $48,000, and I think the superintendent ahoald make considerably more than a prin­ cipal,** be added. Stewart abo noted that Wolff has a great deal of experience and a great deal of responsibility. "He's in charge of the whole district. You have to consider how much work Carroll does, how reach time he spends in meetings oa committees and in negotia­ tions; the teachers put in their eight hours and go borne, generally speaking," Stewart noted. “I had a dear conscience in approving those raises," he said. "Not only because Carroll was seriously underpaid, but also because we are going to have to compete financially to get a replacement." The teachers* anger actually stems from the feet that while they were denied 6 percent in­ creases over three yean, the board gave the superintendent increases over two years that approximate the total amount the teachers col­ lectively would have earned if they had been given die 6 percent increase. Teacher and union representative Dennis Vanderhoef said the collective increase would have been approximately $12,000, or the dif­ ference between a 5% percent increase for the 90-plui teachers and a 6 percent increase over three yean. “They were going to let us go out on strike for $12,000. and they turn around and give nearly that all to one man,’’ Vanderhoef said. Vanderhoef and high school counselor Ward Rooks also argued that if teachers in Maple Valley are expected to work for lower pay, so should the administrators. “When we said we don't make as much money as our peers in other districts, the board told us, ‘but this is Maple Valley*,** they said. Wolff said he thought the board needed to consider what other superintendents in Class C districts in lhe area are earning. He added that other superintendents get an­ nuities and a fiat-rate expense account. Vanderhoef said he felt if the teachers were expected to work for less because Maple Valley doesn't have any money and isn't a wealthy district, it should apply across the board. Nevertheless, the raises may not be enough to put the Maple Valley school chief on an equal footing with other superintendents. “Even with these raises, 1 don’t think my salary is going to be on a par with ocher Class C superintendents,” Wolff said. Vanderhoef said he didn't think anyone blamed Wolff for the board’s decision or for taking the raise. “I don't think lhe teachers are upset with the superintendent, I just think they’re upset because it wasn't the wisest decision the board could make one week before asking for a millage increase," he said. Another sore point with the teachers is the need for a millage increase in lhe district. “I think giving the superintendent these raises and coming back the next week to ask the people for a millage increase was unwise on the board's part," Rooks added. “I think these raises will have a negative ef­ fect on any millage vote; 1 don't think they can pass a millage in Maple Valley at this stage of the game anyway," a staff member said. Rooks also expressed concern over talk al the board meeting about making cuts if a 2.25-mill proposal doesn't get approval from lhe electorate. And Hughes noted that the board had discussed laying off up io four teachers if the millage doesn't pass. "They’re saying they need a 2.25-mill in­ crease, or there will have to be some cuts in lhe educational program." Hughes said. "And lhe fastest way to trim the budget is to lay off teachers." Nevertheless. Trustee Harold Stewart defended the salary increases. I'll admit that it wasn't the best liming since we will need a millage increase, but something had to be done because we arc go­ ing to have to replprc Carroll," Stewart ex­ plained. "And we’re going to have to be com­ petitive if we want to get someone who can fill his shoes." CarroK Wolff "In fact, we may even have to offer a higher salary to an incoming superintendent,’' he added. "Maybe we could get someone in for less money if we want to train them." Stewart also said he felt the raise was necessary because it was even more out of line than the teachers* salaries, whom he also believes are underpaid. "Face it, everyone on the staff here is underpaid. Stewart also noted that the candidates in a failed supenntendent's search several years ago, were all making nearly as much or more than Wolff. "And all but one or two of them weren’t even superintendents," Slewart said. “The superintendent from the Detroit area was making $70,000and talking about annuities." Wolff has been a superintendent for 36 yean ami has been with Maple Valley for 28 years. The Hastings City Band will take the summer off while its director returns to college. When no other conductor could be found to lead the 50-plece ensemble, the group decided to cancel the 1980 summer season. Hastings City Band will be silent for the summer J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings City Band has cancelled its concert season because its director is return­ ing to school for the summer. Conductor Joe LaJoye, who has directed the band since 1985, will be taking classes full-time at Michigan State University during the summer while working toward a master’s degree in education administration. LaJoye asked several area music directors to fill in for the summer, but he had no tak­ ers. With the approval of several long-time band members, the 50-member group with­ drew its S 1,000 funding request from the Hastings City Council for the summer. The cancellation is the first summer off for the band since 1982. Hastings City Band has a rich history of musical activity dating back to 1887. In lhe 1890s, summer concerts were given on the Barry County Courthouse lawn for local au­ diences. Before World War I, the band wore uni­ forms and inarched in parades much like a high school band today. During the Depression the band was so popular, the city council passed a special millage in 1934 to purchase music and to pay die musicians. The band, in turn, gave about 10 concerts that summer on the court­ house lawn. The bands of the 1950s and 1960s drew heavily on music students from the local high schools. Financial setbacks in the 1970s led to sev­ eral seasons without band concerts. In 1982 the band was revived. That sea­ son's concerts were held in Tyden Park. Later the band moved to Fish Hatchery Park. The band's season in recent years included six Wednesday evening concerts in June and July plus additional performances at the Arts Alive Festival in July and Summerfest in August. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10, 1990 — Page 13 Legal Notice State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 88-19871-ES In the Matter of the Estates ol: HELEN WILLS. ET AL. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest In this estate may be barred or effected by this IT IS ORDERED that on May 21. 1990 of 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of ROBERT L. BYINGTON. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting that his Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to tho Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, as pro­ vided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall bo mode as provided by statute. May 4. 1990 RICHARD H. SHAW formatter! coutect tea State • Beam of 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Send to the Department of Treasury, Escheats Division, Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition Hr Refund and include the article of abandoned property owners. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property duo and send the proper forms to you for complotion. Diane Albert. Rick Aldrich, Rich Aldrich, Joseph Aldrich. Charles Andrus. Jr., Albert Arons III, Den­ nis Armstrong, Lorraine Baker, Patricia Baldwin, Deborah S. Barbee, Karen or Lals Barber. Susan Barnatt. Richard or Linda Beckwith. Beverly Ben­ nett, Debra Billings. Corey Billings, Vicki Blough, Christopher Brace. Vincent or Pot Bradley, Lloyd Brethoi sen. Cheryl Brinningstuoll, Richard Brower, Lori or Lynn Brown, Teresa Brownell or Kathleen Brownell. Joseph Brunette, Richard Buckley In Trust for Candice Joanne Buckley, Richard Buckley in Trust for Heath Danavin Buckley. Richard Buckley in Trust for Erik Scott Buckley, Richard Buckley in Trust for Meredith Marie Buckley, Richard Buckley in Trust for Rodney Earl Culp, Bar­ bara or Laurie Bueker. Lyle Burch, Kevin or Sandra Burd. Burghdoff Reunion, Rex or Meridee Burghdoff. Richard Burr. Gwen Jo Byington, Edwin Campeau. Edwin Campeau, Robbey C. Carlson. Minor, Tonya E. Carlson. Shirley Castelein, Daniel Castelein. Cedar Cr. Crusaders (Shirley Boulter), Danny Cheeseman. Kathie Chipman. Larry Clark or Virginia Clark. Edwin P. Compeou, Pamela Cook. Robert Cooper. Deborah Corbett. Jason C. Carstange. Jeffrey E. Contango. Mrs. Crogo and Grog Crawford. Charles J. Cross. Jr., Sherri or Maynard Culver. James Dailey. Donna Dolman, Kathy Dolman. Charles Daugherty or Robert C. Daugher­ ty. Jeon Marie DemoIt. Wayne DePotty. Karon Despres. Mary Dettman, Gwen or Dale Dexter. Ronald or Louise Doolittle. Melvin Dunkolberger. Robert C. Durfee. Frederick Durkee. Otis Earl, Roberta or Rosetta Earl, David or Nancy Eash, Ran­ dy Echlinaw. James or Lind Elliston, Harry ot Diane Engle. Karmle Eroh. Kormel or Corrie Eroh. Edward Erway. John Esser. Ron Evons. Gerald Farrell. Jr., Daniel Favela, Steen Fonstormoker, Lone or Sharon Floria. Edward or Mildred Freeland, Carolyn French. Geroge French, Laura Garrett, Frank Geist Lawrence Gerlinger. Norma Gibson. Alberto Gonzalez or Pamella Gonzalez. Leona Good. John H. Goodenough or Louis E. Goodenough. William or Verijke Goodrich. Groce Wesleyan Church CYC, Hol Gray, Ronald or Cheryl Gunkel. Leroy R. Hallock. Sandra K. Hallock, Richard Hamm. Donna Hammons, Dwight Ham­ mond. Sylva Harsman. Herbert Harvey, Lester Hermenitt. Thomas Hodges, David Holmes. Charles or Betty Holtrust. Daniel or Betty Holtrust, Bridget Howitt. John Hubko. James Hudson, Den­ nis Hurless. Dennis Huss. Rhonda Jackson, Lonnie Joe Jarman. Lucindo Jerew, Harry or Deborah Johnson. Joe or Phyllis Johnson, Dennis or Jennie Judge. Kristi Judge. William Keithler, Michael Kelley. Judy Kermeen, Troy Kidder. Troy Kidder, Brenda King or Blanche Arons, Dobro Krabs, Thomas or Christine Purr, James Kwant, Clemont Lake. Everett Lambert, Terry or Wayne Lawson, James Leedy. Albert or Cecile Lemons, Bessie Leonard, Karen Lewis. Lindo Lincolnhol or Reva Godfrey. Larry E. Long. John Lush. Ron Main, David Main, Yvonne Maupin. Donald MeCNsh, Deborah McGillis, Carolyn M. Mead, Jessica Mead, Dennis Merlau or Wondall or Letho Morlou. Teresa Meyers. Anthony Michoskoy. Vera Milks. Dale A. Miller. Shone P. Miller. William Charles Miller. Donna Miller. Michael Moore. Robert Morgan. Donald or Jean Mosher, Bruce Murphy, Timothy M. Myers. Karen Myers, Ronald Myers, Don or Barbara Myers, Jim Newbury, Robert Nicholson, Daniel Nieuwkoop, North Irving Wesleyan Youth. Mark or Mary Olmsted. Walter $. News Briefs South Africa program set A special service on South Africa is planned for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hastings Grace Brethren Church. The program, open to the public, will focus on the current political situation in South Africa. The church is located at East Mill and Powell roads. Open house set at Putnam Library The board of trustees for Putnam Library in Nashville has announced that an open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26. The event will showcase the library’s new addition and will honor retiring librarian LaPuska Sheldon. The library is located at 327 N. Main Si in Nashville. Olssor., Meghan Oosterhart. Dean re Parker. Patricia or Myron Pennock. Laurie A. Pettingill. Heather. Jessica, or Nancy Pierce, Nancy Pierce. Dell A. Pifer, Mitchell Poll. Kirk Potter. Susan Preston, Kristie Preston. Leslie E. Quick, Sherry Rabideau, Dennis or Pomelo Rasey. Jeffery Ray­ mond. Patricia Reasier. Randy K. Reid. Martin Reid. Joseph W. Rentz. Jr., Sheldon Reynolds. Ken­ neth Richter, Philip or Debe Rizzo. Lorrin or Pauline Rohm, John T. Rohrbocher, Terrance Roush. Tony Royer or Daniel Royer, Paul Rugg, Raymond San­ ford. Raymond Sanford. John Scheldt or Wendell Scheldt or Loraine Scheldt, Debra Schmidt, Mar(aria Soaso, Vem Selby. Lawrence or Monika Shaw. Tony Shaw. Don Shellenbarger or Sherry Shellenbargor, Tom or Teresa Shockley, Tory Smith, lari or David Smith. Gory Smith. Paul Smith. Alan Snyder, Kelly Snyder, Mike Snyder or Russ Snyder. Richard or Albert Stouffer, Mike or Wilma Streeter, Samuel Dennis Taylor. Creighton A. Thomas, William J. Tinkler or Elsie R. Tinkler. John Tisdale, Charles Tobias, David Tripp, Edwin Truesdell. Freida G. Turley, Marcia K. Uldricks. Joshua Uldriks, Patricia Ulrich. Elizabeth or William VanderhcH. Shawn Vonderhoff. Timmy or Doris Vrooman. Brenda or Doris Vrooman, Diane or Doris Vrooman. Bonji or Doris Vrooman. Jeffery or Shirley Walker. Shirley or John Weber, Charles Wobrtor. Cindy Westphal. Gory L. White. Dorothy Whte. Mark or Amy Willett, Lilian Williams, Susan Williams or Thelma Burd, Tammcra Willis. Helen Wilfs, Dione Wilson, Dione Wilson, Richord Wood, Douglas Zimmerman, Tracy Zurllno, Robert Zytetra. (5/10) non Stenberg. Jr.. Bonnie Swinehart Rutsell Thompson. Joanne Tobias. Keith E. Tobias. Edwin TruOsdoll. llnno M. Tuttle. Paul or William VanDuine, Marc C. Voen. Gretchen Voshell. Ned A. Warner. Merrl Warren. Lynwood Whitney. Ronald Wilcox, Georgia L. Wiser. Young Wolf. Richard or Cynthia Ziegler. (5/10) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County OBMK OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT File No. B8-19870-ES In the Matter of the Estates of: GRACE B. BAB­ COCK. ET AL. Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT 15 ORDERED that on May 21. 1990 al 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Kostinas. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of ROBERT L. BYINGTON. Barry County Public Ad minlstrator, requesting that his Final Account be allowed and that lhe residue be assigned to the Deportment of Treasury, Escheats Division, as pro­ vided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode as provided by statute. Moy 4. 1990 RICHARD H. SHAW State of MkMgan Barry County ONDO OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF NEARING FINAL ACCOUNT H your name is on the following Hat, you may have a claim to lands or other property being File No. 88-19907-ES held by the State of Michigan. For further In­ In lhe Matter of the Estates of: ETHEL BOZE. et formation contact the State Board of ol. Owners of Abandoned Property. Escheats, per the following inotnictiono: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ ] TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE ADDRESSES perty owners and underline your name. ,/LISTED BELOW WHOSE _______ _________ ___ AND 2. Send to lhe Department of Treasury. Escheats WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. zthis estate may be barred or effected by this 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund'hearing. and' include ol abandoned property ' the article ..... it is ORDERED that on May 21, 1990 ol 11:00 owners. The Escheats Division will (ill in the o.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings. amount of abandoned property due and send the Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of proper forms to you for completion. Groce B. Bobcock. Marjorie Bennett, Gloria J. ROBERT L. BYINGTON. Barry County Public Ad­ Caldwell. Soundra Ann Davies. Janice K. Dean, ministrator. requesting that his Final Account be Bruce D. Emmons. Kellie R. Foul. Lois B. Feldt. Rick allowed and that the residue be assigned ta the J. Feldt, Edwin H. Fox. Jr.. Terri J. A. Harmon. Bon­ Department ol Treasury, Escheats Division, as pro­ nie Jeon Horman, Janice A. Hosman. Potlie S. vided by law. Heath. Michael J. Heuss, Phyllis H. Hoke, Demour IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be D Kimbler. Patty A. Liederboch, Lindo Meyers. Pamela K. Potter. Roger J. Reed, Patricia A. May 4. 1990 Shank. Ruby L. Shellenbarger, Delores I. Skappel. RICHARD H. SHAW Larry Allen Smith. Frances Starring. Vego J. Swan, Frances L. VanHouten. Donna J. VanSont. Lindo S. Weed. Tracy L. Weeks. Dorothy R. Wellman, Janis K. Wilcox, Trocy L. Zurllno. (5/10) Escheats, par mo •oNosmg bsetructiem: 1. Clip out lhe entire article ol abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Send to the Deportment of Treasury, Escheats Division, Lansing, Michigan 48922. 3. tn your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the articla of abandoned property owners. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property due and send the proper forms to you for completion. Claire and Edith Ackerman. Allerding, Jay A. Bechard. Theodore Blalock. Blue Cross Refunds, No Names, James H. Boughner, Ethel Bote, George L. Brow. Gwilda Byrd. Estelle Coin, Jock J. and Shirley A. Clayton. Janice Dean, Fred end Lor­ raine Dooley. Marion Edwards and Hartman Motor Sales. Faith Performed Church, Danielle M. Fam­ bro, Geneva Farris, Peter and Mary Ann Free), Ray A., and Goorgine M. Frye. John and Carol Gorlinghouse, John and Carol Gorlinghouse, John and Carol Gorlinghouse. Douglas Gamer and Hayes Green Beach Hosp., Michael Gofton, John Hamilton. Ann Jackson, Estelle Jones, Frank C. Lester, Penny N. Lewis, Robert P. and Selma Maurer. State of Michigan. Nicholas and Mary Ocenasok, Susan Osgood, Isaiah E. Parks. Leroy J. and Edith E. Padgett. Elizabeth Rdoll. Riddfo. load­ way Insurance Agency. Charles J. Smith, Joe W. Smith. Jenevieve Szewaul, Clarence C. Taylor, Terry Vorhey, Helen Wolters. (5/10) In the Matter of the Estates of: LANE W. CAMPMU, ot ol. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO ALL MTIRESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTCD BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interost In this estate may bo barred or effected by this h7?0«0«tK) that on May 21, 1990 at 11:00 o.m„ in the probate courtroom. Hartings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on the petition of ROOBIT L. BYWGTON. lorry County Public AdmMetrator, requesting that his Find Account be aMowod and that the residue bo assigned to the Department of Treasury, Escheats Division, as provtaea oy raw. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be made as provided by statute. Moy 4. 1990 RICHARD H. SHAW party owners and underline your name. 2. Send to the Department of Treasury, Escheats Division. Lansing, Michigan 41922. 3. In your lottar, request a Petition for Refund and include tho article of abandoned property owners. Tho Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property duo and send tho proper forms to you for complotion. Spring E. Adgoto, Glenn C. Allen, James M. Alterdtog, Jeffery M. Anders, Jock or Susan An­ tonin!. Apostolic Assembly Church. Balts Tax Ac­ count, Baits Oil Account. Roger L. Barnum, Anna J. Barnum. Anna J. Barnum, Roger L. Bornum, Barry County Register of Deeds, Randy Loo Benedict, Kurt J. Boyer, Denise L. Bond, Robert or Norma Boyle, Wayne P. Buchanan, Kenneth C. and itorbert Burpee. Robert Crown Camp, Lane W. Campbell, Charles Carter, Williams and Paulino Christie, Class Reunion of 1959, Judy Converse, Frances or William M. Corson, Frances or William M. Corson, Mabel E. Crowley. Dowling Methodist Church, Michael Duckworth, Donna M. Duimstra, Connie Dukes, Gayle Durkee. Tommy A. Easey, First National lank. Fort Worth, Mike Fisher. James F. Forster III, Rodney 5. Frazer, Phillip Frisbls, James F. Garrett, lari Sue Goodenough. Loo C. Hamp, Pomelo Honson, Highlander Country Store. Richard Hooper. Elmer Jarvis, Janice Jenkinson, James E. or Julie Kammer, Art Karrar, Waiter Keeler. Lyman Dean Kimmey. Dennis Koohl, William A. and Jackie Lonou. Wesley R. lewis, Philip Loughrin, Robert J. Lukac, Jr., Mary Mort, Pat McC.-oth, Philip, Jr. or Dianne McKier­ nan, Michigan State Council of Lathers, Ehrah Miller. Martan I. or Judy A. Morgan, Robert or Phyllis Munn, Patricio A. Norris. R.I., Jr. or Alex­ andra Omo, Merle R. Payne, Pickerd Cove Road Assoc., Susan Plonk, Avon Dealer. Rebecca W O _ ■ - J. I or —- irorwvw . -1 XX nwwz, S**J ■rrrwitrw * - **- -*■ nousur, m, Boid. Joo lee Roil. Kathleen M. Rogers. George Ryan, Mike Sanford, Gary Soger, Rita Shoup, Iso M. Shdtt. Howard M. or Hah F. Smith, Russdl A. Saimaa, Rusedl A. Solmes. Mr. and Mrs. David Spencer, Dorothy Spidle, Leonard Standler, Ver- \ashville Village Garage Sale set The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the community’s an­ neal Village Garage Sale and the Harvest Festival and Muzzle Loaders Rendez­ vous and Shoot. The garage sate will take place June 16. The Harvest Festival and Muzzldoaders Shoot is being planned for Aug. 25. Included in festival plans are an arts and crafts show, fireworks, hot air balloon rides and a parade. READ the NEWS of BARRY COUNTY EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER Camp Fire has ‘Fun Run’ More than 75 people, from pre­ schoolers to grandmothers, took part in Saturday's third annual Camp Fire Fun Run at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The purpose of the run was to generate funds for Camp Fire activities this year. The Barry County Camp Fire Council serves young people in Delton. Hastings and Middleville. The executive director is Judy Sarver. Joining the event were two groups from Battle Creek and six members of the Hastings High School track squad. The fon run, as of Saturday, had rais­ ed more than SI,600 in contributions. When you live in Barry County, you want to kndw dbbuf the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). For more than 100 years, the Banner has been publishing legal, public notices, keeping readers informed about changes in zoning, elections, tax sales, township and city ordinances, annual meetings, boards of review and more. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! I / I would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Enclosed is my payment for: NAME____________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________ CITY/STATE_______________________________ $13 BARRY COUNTY $15 SURROUNDING COUNTIES (Allegan, Calhoun. Send my subscription to: ZIP PHONE_____________________ Eaton. Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent) $16.50 OTHER AREAS □•$10.00 STUDENT (9 Months) THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Bax B Hastings, Ml 49058 �Pa ;e 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 10. 1990 ■Mawasse Jury rejects insanity plea McAlister convicted in bank robbery, local murder J-Ad Graphics News Service and The Associated Press CORUNNA - A Shiawassee County Cir­ cuit Court jury rejected an insanity claim Friday and convicted William Troy McAlister .»f murder, kidnapping and assault in a bank 5bery that left one teller dead on a deserted 1 ny County road. McAlister wept as lhe jury, which delibcrit d less than six hours, released its findings afier five days of testimony. About 10 memb- rs of his family who were in the court r< >m also cried and broke into screams when the verdict was read. "Oh my God!” yelled Steve McAlister, William's oldest brother, after beating the •ides of his face with his fists as the first-de­ cree murder conviction was read. McAlister, 22, of Shaftsburg, faces manda­ tory life in prison when he is sentenced June 4 on first- degree murder, four counts of kid­ napping and three counts of assault with in­ tent to murder. . McAlister's only comment was, "I take whatever I get." Four employees of First Federal of Michi­ gan Bank in Perry were taken hostage Sept 26 and driven to Assyria Township. On Clark Road, south of Eddy Road, McAlister ordered the four to lied down behind lhe car, then ran over them. Marilyn Jean Parks, 57, of Owosso, was killed and Belty Green, 54, of Peny, suffered serious injuries. Two other employees escaped with minor injuries through a bean field next to the road. "I can't say I'm very happy with it" said McAlister's court-appointed lawyer, Michael Koenig. "I'm sure there will be an appeal." Koenig acknowledged that McAlister committed lhe crime, but contended he was insane at lhe time because of years of beatings and abuse he suffered at the hands of his alcoholic parents and stepfathers. McAlister's two brothers and three sisters testified that they were beaten by their father, sometimes so badly they were hospitalized. "Obviously I'm disappointed," Koenig said. "I think Billy McAlister deserved a little fairer shake than that, but I think our juiy did the best they could do." During his questioning of witnesses, Shi­ awassee County Prosecuting Attorney Ward Clarkson underscored McAlister's planning for the hold up. Testimony and evidence found in McAlis­ ter’s home showed he'd scouted the bank to come up with a work schedule for employ­ ees, drawn up a diagram of the interior lay­ out, and bought a .32-caliber pistol a week before the robbery. "Obviously the jury did not believe that a poor childhood or a bad childhood excused violent acts later in life," Ward said. Doug Parts, Marilyn's son, said his family was pleased with the verdict CLASSIFIEDS The HAST NGS SAN NEP — Cal 615 "We had a wonderful mother and in my dad's case a wonderful wife. We loved her very, very much," Parks said. "She raise us to do all the right things, and I don't thing she ever hurt anybody or did anything wrong BUICK CENTURY 1986, light blue, luggage rack, spoke wheels, am/fm radio, tilt steer­ ing, S4600. Call 948-4407 from Sam to 3pm or 957-4062 after 4 pm. SENIOR CITIZEN wants a clean apartment, no pets or children. 945-9641. FISH FOR STOCKING: giant hybrid bluegills. Rainbow trout. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggli* Fish Farm* Inc. 08988 35th St, Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. LARGE SALE: furniture, waterbeds, fans, household items, many lamps, misc. clothing, Thursday, Friday, May 10-11, Manor Drive, 2 blocks west of the Middleville traffic light, 795-9849. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our father Lester Figcl who passed away May 13, 1986. Dad, we think about you everyday. You’ll always be in our hearts and on our minds. __________ Sharon and Ginger 196812X52 MOBILE HOME: needs work $400.00 or best offer. Apartment size electric stove $40.00. or best offer. 623-2894.___________________ IHLEN WALSH Il’s sc nifiy lo have you pushing “50” Happy Birthday Guess Who? TRUCK DRIVING TRAIN­ ING: 1-800-222-1782. Handson Training, FTDIA Certified, Guaranteed Student Loans if you qualify, CDLTraining and Test­ ing, PPI New Buffalo, Mi. H anted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS: Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. PIANO FOR SALE Wanted: responsible party to take on small monthly paymenu on piano. See locally. Call Manager IONIA HISTORICAL SOCI­ ETY Home Tour, May 19,10am to 5pm. May 20,11 am to 5pm. 9 homes, bank, 5 public buildings. Model railroad flea market­ antique show, Sunday only. Quilt Show, Craft/Sale. Volksmarch, Saturday only. Kite fly-in. $7 advance, SlOtour days. Information 616-527-1140 or 527-2560. PUBLIC NOTICE PwmM No. MMMM7S Haattnga WWTP The Michigan Water Resources Commission pro­ poses to reissue a discharge permit to: City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, for a facility located at 225 N. Cass Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant treats municipal and industrial wastewa­ ter from the City of Hastings. The applicant discharges treated wastewater to Thornapple Rlvor, In Section 18, T3N. R8W, Barry County. The draft permit includes lhe following modifications to the previously issued permit: monitoring for Total Residua! Chlorine. Comments or objections to the draft n*- «ii received by June 11,1990, will be considered In th’J final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring Information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact: Alex McCrae, Permits Section, Surface Waler Quality Division, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing. Michigan 48909, telephone: 517-335-4122. Copies of the public notice, fact sheet, and draft permit may be obtained al the Surface Waler Quality Division District Office located at the Plainwell District Office 621 North 10th Street, P.O. Box 355. Plainwell, Michigan 49080, telephone: (816) 685-9886. LOST DOG black cbow, male, right eye has old injury. Guern­ sey Lake area. REWARD! Call Trish, 623-6924.____________ FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie._______________________ FURNITURE RESTORA­ TION Stripping & refinishing, caning & repair services. All finishes are water & alcohol resistant Call Ralph Newton, 795-7330 after 5.____________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. AU workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commcrical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accesso­ ries. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. Real I \iatt 9.78 ACRES Beautifully wooded 6 miles east of Torch Lake and the town of Alden. Remote hunting and camping. $9,500 with $300 down, $115 per month, 11% land contract Call Northern Land Company at 616-938-1097._______________ FOR SALE: Small 2 bedroom house in Downtown Hastings. Needs wort, good starter home, price $17,750, will take land contract, call John at 616-673-3784. Help — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 8, 1990 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For My Genealogy I AM LOOKING FOR... ...descendents of Orin Lyman Dayton and Helen M. {Jacobs) Dayton. At one time, 1890-1900, they owned and operated the Hotel in Cloverdale, Michigan. Contact Ermont Williams, 1104 Glenwood Ave., Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Wanted PACKERS Packers are needed for inspecting and packing plas­ tic automotive parts for our second and third shifts. Wages start at $5.80 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8a.m.-11:30a.m. or l-4:30p.m. at Lacks Indus­ tries, 3500 Raleigh S.E., Kent­ wood, (off 36th St between Kraft and Patterson.) NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE POSTAL JOBS Start $11.41/hr. For exam and appli­ cation Information call (219)769-6649, ext. MI 168 8am-8pm ? days.___________ SPRAY PAINTERS NEEDED for mask spray painting of plas­ tic automotive parts on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Wages up to S8.45 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8a.m.-l 1:30a.m. or 1-4:30p.m. at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh S.E., Kentwood, off 36lh St between Kraft and Patterson. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. RUTLAND TWP. - Vandals with a sense of humor damaged an air condi­ tioner at Bob's Gun & Tackle on Gun Lake Road. The also rearranged letters on the front sign to spell out an obscene mes­ sage. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak said the air conditioner be­ ting the crime to raise money for his tuition at Andrews University near Berrien Springs. McAlister was arraigned for murder Sept. 27 in Barry County’s 56th District Court The following day he wu arraigned on mur­ der charges for the second time in Shiawassee County. State Attorney General Frank J. Kelley ruled McAlister would stand trial for all of lhe charges in Shiawassee County, where the crime spree began. Court News Repeat drunken driver jailed for nine months record of five previous misdemeanor convic­ tions for drinking and driving has been sen­ tenced to nine months in the Barry County Jail. Gregory C. Grate, 28, also was placed on probation for two yean and ordered to pay $800 in fines and court costs. Judge Thomas S. Eveland raid a jail term appeared to be the only hope to reform Grate, who already has completed a residential alco­ hol abuse program and has attended Alco­ holics Anonymous in the past "You have completed just about everything else. Nothing seems to wort," Eveland raid. "You are fortunate your alcohol use hasn't gotten you killed or killed somebody else." "If you want io ruin your life with alcohol, that’s your business, but don't ruin it for other people," Eveland said. Prosecutor Dale Crowley asked the court April 11 to hand down a stiff jail sentence for Grate. "Just looking at the criminal history of Mr. Grate, lhe numerous drunken driving and impaired driving (convictions)... We believe a jail sentence is necessary to make an im­ pact on Mr. Grate," Crowley said. Defense attorney Michael McPhillips, however, raid Grate only has an eighth-grade education and does not understand tow seri­ ous alcohol abuse is. "He hasn't understood how alcohol impairs one’s judgement and how it can affect one's life if used to excess," he said. McPhillips said Grate has worked steadily and has supported his girlfriend and her daughter for six yean. He asked that Grate re­ ceive wort release so he could keep his job. "In terms of being productive in life, he has been a success," McPhillips raid. Grate's girlfriend, who was present for the hearing, told the court Grate's alcohol use never interfered with bis job. Grate, of 350 Willits Road, told the court he hopes to conquer his addiction. "I know 1 messed up again," be said. "This is something I should have admitted to, my alcohol problem, a long time ago." "Fm thankful I've never hurt anyone," he said. "I don’t know if you'll believe me, bur this won't happen again no matter what it lakes.” Grate's license wu revoked during his pro­ bation. He was ordered to avoid alcohol and bars and to have counseling. Wort release wu denied for the first three months of his sentence. In other court business: •A bookkeeper who embezzled money from Fanner's Feed Service in Hastings will be sentenced June 12 for the felony offense. Carol Jo Brown, 36, pleaded guilty to a re­ duced charge of attempted embezzlement, punishable by up to five years in prison plus fines. The more serious charge of embezzlement will be dismissed when she is sentenced by Judge Eveland. Brown was arrested in March on the charge that she was pocketing money from the Hast­ ings firm. In court April 11, Brown said she deposited the receipts and balanced the books in her job. "I would borrow money and replace it, and I got to where I couldn't replace it," she said. "I'm very sorry for what I put my family through. My employers are super people, and I didn't want to hurt them." Brown said she is not sure how much she took, but said the amount is over $100. items from Baker’s home al 11427 E. Shore Drive. Police also recovered a set of burglar tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippen, files, bent coal hangers, rubber gloves and a "slim jio" used to open locked car doors. An anonymous rip led to Baker’s arrest, au­ thorities said. Baker admitted to committing as many as 20 car break-ins between May and December 1989, according to Bany County Probation Agent John Reed. Baker also is facing breaking and entering charges in Kalamazoo County in connection with the thefts. In Court April 11, Prosecutor Crowley asked that Baker be sent to jail for one year. Crowley also asked that Baker pay restitu­ tion based on the full retail value of all the stolen items. Defense attorney Tim Tromp raid Baker was young and immature when the crimes took place. "Mr. Baker was a young man when the crimes happened. A boy, 16 to 17 years old," Tromp said. "Mr. Baker was too young to understand the gravity of this." Tromp said Baker had a rough upbringing. Presently he is holding two jobs and is liv­ ing with a grandfather, who is a strict disci­ plinarian. Tromp said Baker has graduated from high school and is taking correspondence college courses. Baker told the court that his jail experience awaiting sentencing has taught him a lesson. "I'm not really the bad guy I was made out to be in all this," he said. Judge Eveland said, however. Baker com­ mitted some terrible acts. "1 rarely see as much criminal activity as this in a short time," he said. "I believe you owe a debt to society that needs to be repaid." Baker was placed on five yean probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of commu­ nity service. He wu ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and court costs. Restitution will be de­ termined at a later date. Baker was told to avoid alcohol and drugs, to have counseling and to reside in a halfway house after his release from jail. •A man accused of stealing the cash box from the Holly Trolley in Hastings in De­ cember has been sentenced to serve six months in the Bany County Jail. Robert J. Evans, 18, also was placed on five years probation for the offense, punish­ able by up to 10 years in prison. Earlier, Evans, of 429 W. Apple St., Hast­ ings, pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny from a person. In court April 11, Prosecutor Dale Crow­ ley asked Judge Exeland to hand down a ninemonth jail sentence, plus 200 hours of community service. Defense attorney Dave Dimmers, however, said a six-month sentence would be enough because it will not begin until Evans com­ pletes a jail term for a 1989 conviction for attempted breaking and entering. Evans wu free on bond because of a family illness when he took the cash box from the Holly Trolley, authorities said. Judge Eveland said Evans would be dealt with harshly in the future. "Being you are of young age, the inclina­ tion of the court is to give you a break," he said. "But I see you already had your break." Evans offered no comment at sentencing. He also was ordered to pay $600 in court costs and $63 in restitution. Evans was di­ rected to avoid alcohol and drugs, to have substance abuse counseling and to complete his high school education. She remains free on bond. •A Prairieville Township resident, who po­ lice said was connected to a string of thefts from cars in Kalamazoo, has been sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail. Gregory A. Baker, 18, was arrested in May 1989 for receiving and concealing stolen property after police armed with search war­ rants recovered several thousand dollars worth of car radios, stereos, speakers and other hind the building was beaten repeatedly with a blunt object, but the device con­ tinues to operate. Damages were estimated at S50 for the air conditioner - plus 50 cents each for the 60 letters stolen from the front sign after the vandals altered the front sign. Driver arrested for car violations William McAlister J-Ad Graphics News Service < Vandals leave risque message to anyone. "So in that respect we feel righted that a person who so horribly took her life got what he deserved." McAlister was arrested on 1-94 near Kala­ mazoo five hours after lhe $46,000 robbery and kidnapping. At lhe Michigan State Police Post in Bat­ tle Creek, McAlister confessed to commit­ A Hastings driver with a "deplorable” For Sale Police Beat •A pre-trial hearing will be held next week for James R. DeGraaf, on charges of passing bad checks. DeGraaf, 23, of 828 E. Madison, Hastings, pleaded not guilty Anri! ii to writing two bad checks in February totalling S217 on ac­ counts that were closed. The charges are felonies punishable by up to two years in prison plus S500 in fines. RUTLAND TWP. - Police threw the book at a Hastings driver last week. Garald Franklin, 24, of 362 Wood­ lawn Ave., was pulled over by Bany County Sheriffs deputies May 1 for driving without tail lights on M-37 near McCann Road. Franklin was attested for driving with a suspended license, second offense. Deputy Sheriff Dar Leaf also issued Franklin four citations for driving without tail lights, driving with an im- proper license plate, driving without insurance and driving without proof of registration. Franklin told authorities he bought the 1977 Dodge Aspen only two days earlier. Franklin also is wanted in Lansing for driving with a suspended license and driving with improper plates, Leaf said. Authorities said Franklin has seven previous driver's license suspensions in four Michigan cities. Neighbor watches as thieves strip car RUTLAND TWP. - A car with a "for rale* sign was stripped of several parts last week while parked on Heath Road. Neighbors watched as three men driv­ ing an older, dark colored van removed the radiator and starter from the Pontiac Phoenix parted in the 3000 block of Heath Road. The vehicle's owner said he had parked the car and posted a "for sale" sign on it. He discovered the damage and reported it Friday to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said a neighbor watched as the men removed the parts from lhe car on May 1 or 2. She assumed the men were working on the car because they had bought it, Abendroth said. Teens hurt in broadside collision ASSYRIA TWP. - Three teenage motorists were seriously hurt Sunday in a two-car collision on North Avenue and Wppd* Rn*d Driver Jack Lee Wollaston Jr., 16, of 5575 Woods Road was hospitalized at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek after the 12:15 p.m. accident The second driver, Frank J. Babcock, 18, of Battle Creek, and his passenger, Wendi Rocho, 17, of Battle Creek, also were taken to Leila Hospital. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Jay Olejniczak said Wollaston was driving west on Woods Road and turned south onto North Avenue in front of Babcock, who was northbound on North Avenue. Babcock, who was unable to stop, struck Wollaston broadside in Wollas­ ton's driver-side door. Wollaston was wearing a seat belt, but Babcock and Rocho were not belted, Olejniczak said. No citations were issued. Extraction units were summoned from Battle Creek to assist in the acci­ dent Guns, cameras taken In burglary YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. -Two firearms and camera equipment were re­ ported stolen in a burglary last week on Yankee Springs Road. Bany County Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins said a 22 caliber Savage model 4C and a 12 gauge Springfield were stolen May 2 from the home in the 2900 block of Yankee Springs Road. Also taken was a 35 mm camera, to­ gether with extra lenses, a Bash and a carrying case. The incident remains under investigation. MSU student arrested in twin burglaries in Nashville J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE GROVE TWP. - A Michigan State University freshman has been arrested in connection with two burglaries last week south of Nashville. Authorities said Manuel R. Moreno, 19, was arrested in Muskegon several hours after breaking into two homes and stealing a mo­ torcycle. Moreno faces preliminary examination Fri­ day in 56th District Court on two counts of breaking into an occupied building and un­ lawfully driving away a motor vehicle. Michigan State Police Troopers Terry Klotz and Mary LaPage said Moreno admitted to both May 2 burglaries. But the former Vermontville resident said he did not know why he committed them. Authorities recovered the stolen goods, in­ cluding a television set Moreno hid in the tall weeds along Lawrence Road and jewelry taken back to hit dormitory at MSU. State Police said the computer science engineering major walked from a relative's house in Nashville to a house in the 10900 block of Lawrence Road. Moreno knocked on both doors. When no one answered, he kicked in a door acd entered lhe home. Moreno told police he took $6 in cash, eight gold and silver rings and a television set with a built in videocassette recorder. The defendant said he hid the TV in the weeds about 30 feet away from the home, and walked around the corner to a house in the 5900 block of Curtis Road. Bany County Deputy Sheriff Tom Hildreth said Moreno kicked in the front door and broke the door jamb to enter the home. He found the title to a 1981 Yamaha 650 motor­ cycle on the kitchen counter and took the document Moreno went outside to the garage and took the vehicle, valued at $400. He also look a helmet arid a license plate from the back of a car, Hildreth said. Nothing else in lhe home was disturbed. While riding the missing motorcycle, Moreno was arrested that evening by authori­ ties in Muskegon. Moreno gave authorities permission to search his dorm room in Anderson Hall at MSU. State Police checked the room and re­ covered six rings stolen from the Lawrence Road home. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-05-17.pdf 08e84399ca765f87cdd5b13e179a3a8c PDF Text Text News Briefs Utica officials visit Hastings See Story, Page 2 Hastings VOLUME ImTnoSSo Blood bank is today x>rt terminal ication reset See Story, Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ The Harings Area School System will have a series of public tours of facilities on three consecutive Thursdays. The lours will include information about long- and short-range plans foe upgrading materials and equipment and about the upkeep and renovation of school buildings. The lours and preseauafoua will be at Central taemrseary School. Room 105. al noon Thursday, May 24; as 3:30p.m. Thursday. May 31. and at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. lane 7. The aeries is being held before the achoola' millage iar ranee regain la the lune II annual school election. Banner 17, 1990 PRICE 25‘ Only one race for seats on county board The Barry County dopier of the American Red Cross today is haring a blood bank from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hastings High School. Holiday parade theme sought The 1990 Haaaaga Chriannoa Plaade Committee is seeking help la chooaiag a theme for this year's parade. The person whose taggralinn is chosen will he awarded a ride in the parade. Those interested may send a sogprased theme, name, address and phoae number to the Haatmgs Area Chamber at Com­ merce. P.O. Bos 236. llaatiagr 49036; Nail's Printing. 133 E. Suae St.; or Kama Despres, 1931 Iroquois Trail. k is ached that no suggestions be made Sandra Ponsetto over the phone. Holly native joins Banner news staff *Goldon Deeds’ selection named Former teacher aad counselor EUzriedi Underwood baa been irterm il to receive the ' 'Book at Golden Deeds" award at a Crnmauaily Diaaer vmeorad by the Eachaape Club at llaaingi. The sward is given in reco^Moa of long aad uamdfiah service of time and J-Ad Graphics News Service A Western Michigan University psychology major has shifted gears to pursue her writing interests as the newest addition to the Hastings Banner and Reminder reporting staff. Sandra Kay Ponsctto, 28. of Hastings, will fill the position recently vacated by schools, environmental and agricultural reporter Kathleen Scott. Scott recently accepted a position with Dr. Alfred B. Swanson, chairman of Alternative Methods for International Stability, an en­ vironmental action group based in Grand Rapids, Ponsetto's beat will parallel assignments previously handled by Scott. “Her responsibility will be coverage of the schools, both Board of Education and features and she will do some environment and general assignment reporting,” said Editor David T. Young. "She will mainly do features for the Reminder and school news for the Banner.'’ Ponsetto is a native of Holly near Flint where she graduated from Holly Senior High in 1979. Though she earned her bachelor of arts degree in psychology in 1987, Ponsetto mtoored in practical writing at WMU, where talent to the community. Underwood continues lo be active in civic oftoin otter -oho-Mired from a 45-ycar teaching career, starting In 1928 in Greenville. She retired in 1973. She wm initruraratnl ia starting a "Creative Writing Circle" aad ramaam active with that orgaateaatoo. the Hastings branch of ths American Association of University Women. the First Presbyterian Church aad Harings Women’s Club. She also serves oa the Haatiaga Educa­ tion Enrichment Foundation and has been active with school millage committees. She will recerve-the honor al the Com­ munity Dinner al 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ma^22, opening Michigan Week. Dell named top business student Shawm Dell has been named the outaundiag hoamem madam at llanringi High School for dm school year. She and 13 other area high school students were honored lent week at the ■uteri Educrion Night of the Bate Creek-Kalamazoo chapter of the Admnustrarive Management Society at Western Michigan University. Shewan, daughter of Robert aad Diane Dell of Heatings, is priliiliw of the Hastings Business Prtfllliiiaih of America chapter aad vice preaident of the Class of 1990. She alao is a member of the Rotary Top 10. She pirns to attend Hope College Io major in business ndtniniatrarion and minor in dance. Sm WRITER, Page 3 Ethel Boze is the only incumbent on the Barry County Board of Commssioners who will face a challenger in the Aug. 7 primary. Hoze, who represents Hope, Baltimore and most of Orangeville townships, will be opposed by Joyce Kelley for the Republican nomination to the District No. 6 seat. No Democrats filed. Boze, 58, of 2890 Sager Road, Hastings, is seeking her second term on the board. She unsealed Democrat Paul Kiel in 1988. Kelley, 47, who is making her first bid for public office, resides at 4292 S. Broadway. Democrat Michael F. Smith appears to be a shoo-in for the Third District slot. Incumbent Republican P. Richard-Dean, who has served 15 years on the board, is not seeking re-election and no Republicans filed for candidacy. Smith, 32, of 3271 E. Sager Road. Hastings, unsuccessfully challenged Dean two years ago. District No. 3 includes Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships, except for Section 6 in Hastings Township. In township races, three Republicans are vying for their party's nomination for Hope Township treasurer. Robert B. Norton recently resigned the post and Mary Jo Whitaker, 8872 S. Wall Lake Road, Delton, was appointed by the board to fill his seat until the election. Whitaker will be a candidate in August, along with Loy Ann Leinaar, 38, Keller Road, Delton; and Lisa Tobias, 6100 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton. Baltimore Township has just one candidate seeking the supervisor's job. Shirley Drake, a Democrat who was appointed when Wayne Miller resigned, is seeking to fill the rest of the four-year term. Two Republicans will try to capture election to a Baltimore trustee seat left vacant by the death in 1989 of Kenneth Granata. They are Michael McPhillips, of 1957 McGlynn Road, Hastings, and Alan R. Swink, 1930 E. Dowling Road, Hastings. McPhillips is currently serving as appointed trustee. Baltimore voters also will fill two slots oo the Township Library Board to fill die scats vacated by Catherine Pittman and Letha Philpott. Seeking election to the non-partisan posts are James M. Rhodes, 8587 S. Broadway, Hastings, and Suzanne M. Kidder, 7682 S. Bedford Road, Hastings. Rhodes and Jane Sinclair are serving as appointed members, but Sinclair decided not to seek election. In Irving Township, Milton Buehler is the lone candidate for the supervisor's post, njtviously held by Les Raber, who resigned, viehler, a Republican, of 6651 Buehler Road, Freeport, was appointed to fill the seat until the election. Assyria Township also has just one candidate for supervisor. Republican Diana Newman, who was appointed to the post after Larry Carpenter resigned, is a candidate for die seat Maple Grove Topwnship voters will select candidates for the trustee seat vacated by Monte Allen. Democrat Richard R. Spitzer, of 5507 S. Clmk Road, Nashville, who was appointed to fill the vacancy, is seeking election to his own term. Republican Timothy H. Bird, of 8225 Butler Road, Nashville, also is a candidate. In Johnstown Township, voters will be asked to approve two millage renewals in the August primary. The board is seeking onehalf mill for four years (1991-95) for fire protection equipment and one-half mill for four years for road improvements. Sm ELECTIONS, Page 14 Jill Turner resigns as Chamber director by Saadra PoMctto Staff Writer Jill Turner is resigning from her position as director of Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce as she and her husband open an antique mall d’wtown. H.'d originally planned to do both, work ute director and run the antique mall.” she sud. “But that would be an overload. The Chamber of Commerce needs a foil-time director.” She added, “It’s been a really great job. “I’m going to miss it. But I plan on staying active as a chamber member.” Gary Rizor, owner of the County Seat and president of the chamber, said Turner will be missed. “She’s done a wonderful job,” he said. “I hate to see her leave. She’s pul in a lot of per­ sonal time.” Turner will help select her successor and will try to work for a smooth the transition. “It’s important to find someone who will work well with the board.” she said, "The board is easy to work with and open to suggestions. "That’s what makes it hard to let go. "Il’s hard to leave when you work so well together.” Turner said she became involved with the chamber five years ago because she liked the diversity. “Il’s always something new,” she said, “even when you’re organizing the same year­ ly event like the SummerFest. There’s always something new to be done. “I find it challenging and exciting to do things for the community.” she continued, "and I really enjoy working with people.” Turner, originally from Nashville, met many people and was a part of many com­ munities when she moved away after high school graduation and became a military wife. Her husband. Don. now is director of the ‘Arts Alive* set for July 6-7 The second annual "Arts Alive" celebration is scheduled for July 6 and 7 al Fish Hatchery Park The event is sponsored by the Thor nappie Alts Council of Barry County. The celebration will include food booths, a pig roost, musk performances by professionals and ammeura and viaual arts. Admission to the programs will be free, but tickets will be sold for the pig roast. . For more information, call Pai Williams of Delton, who is chairing the celebration, at 623-5390. Extension sets ‘Spring Fling* The annual ’’Spring Fling” for the 11 Barry County Extension clubs is planned for noon Friday at the Hope Township Hall on M-43. The luncheon will have an interna­ tional flavor, as each club has selected a country to represent with flags, facts and foods. An exchange student from Stockholm, Sweden, Emma Astrom. will be guest speaker. \ seek re-election See Story, Page 3 School tour series slated Additional News Briefs Appear on Page ® Area legislators j See TURNER, Page 2 David Wren unveils to the City Council an artist’s conception ot the new Wren Funeral Home facility at Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. Wren Funeral Home to build a new facility in Hastings by David T. Young Editor A new funeral home will be constructed soon at the corner of Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue, the Hastings City Council learned Monday. David Wren, owner of the Wren Funeral Home, told the council that the new 9,000squxre-foot facility will replace its current business on South Jefferson Street He said it "will enable us for the first time to conduct funeral services and visiting simultaneously." He added, "The one-level brick structure will will be completely and easily accessible to the handicapped." Included in the new facility will be four reposing rooms, a chapel to accommodate as man as 250 people, a large lounge area for the comfort and convenience of families and ample parking. The new Wren Funeral Home site is the former location of the old County Road Garage, which was demolished last summer. The lot already is zoned commercial, so there is no need for variances or special use permits. "We fee! this new funeral home facility will allow us to meet our No. 1 priority," Wren said, "which is to serve each family with dignity, respect and quality funeral services at a time when it is needed most" Wren said his firm has served Hastings and Barty County for 129 years. He also showed the council an artist’s rendering of the facility. In another presentation before the council Monday, local business owner Neil Braendle proposed the sale of "Hastings, the Thumbs Up City" signs to be placed oo sseet markers all over town. He showed one such sign, which looked much like a bumper sticker. He said each could be sold for $230, with profits going to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce while the city would be promoted. "Everyone is trying their best to bring in industry and tourism and promote the community," he said. "I think this is a good idea and I’d like to promote the community." His suggestion was referred to the Streets Committee for consideration. In other business, the council: • Set a public hearing on the 1990-91 fiscal year budget for Monday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. Council Member William Cusack, who chain the Finance Committee, said the city will consider a $224 million budget Plans call for adoption at the next regular council meeting Tuesday, May 29. Monday, May 28, will be Memorial Day. • Approved a Tnith-in-Taxation resolution Sm COUNCIL, Page 2 Building inspector resigns to take Grosse Pointe job Wally Kiehler, Hastings building inspector, assistant city engineer and bousing official, has resigned his post to take a job with the City of Grosse Pointe Park. Kiehler, who has been with the City of Hastings for the past two years, still owes a home in Grosse Pointe Woods. His resignation was effective Monday night and he will start his new job May 21. In a letter to the council, he said he was leaving with regret and had enjoyed working with the council and City Hall staff. About his tenure here, he said, "I think the rental housing inspection program has benefitxed the City of Hastings tremendously for the last eight years." Kiehler, 38, graduated from Lawrence Technological University in 1985 and he had held a number of jobs, including project Jill Turner stands in front of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. She is resigning from her position. manager, estimate;, concrete construction engineer and carpenter, before taking the post in Hastings in February of 1988. His new building inspector’s job, which will pay an annual salary of $34,500, will include inspections of units during changes of occupancy, he said. Kiehler was paid $31,100 annually in Hastings. Grosse Pointe Park is a city near Detroit of about 13,000 people, or nearly twice the population of Hastings. The council accepted his resignation with regrets, and the process of finding his successor has been referred to the Personnel and Finance Committee. Council Member Donald Spencer suggested that the building inspector's poisition be made a department head rather than be under the director of public services. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, after accepting Kiehlcr's resignation, said, "He has personally made a significant contribution, it was not a popular position. His conduct always was professional. Wally will be missed." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17, 1990 Wolpe to seek 7th term in U.S. House Rep. Bender to run for 5th term In House Slate Representative Bob Bender (RMiddleville) has announced foal he is seeking re-election to a fifth term in the Michigan House of Representatives. The 88th District legidMor aad former chairman of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners now serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which allocates funds for all stale departments. Bender said he considers education funding io be the single biggest problem faced by the stale. "The tremendous funding disparities bet­ ween Michigan school districts can no longer be tolerated." he said. “We simply must act io dose that gap in funding and, al the same time, reduce our reliance on the property tax as the primary source of school funding. “Asa member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to work for a more equitable distribution of stale money so educa­ tion aad legitimate human service needs get their fair share." Bender said. “Michigan’s budget has not been this tight since the earty 1980s, so we have to make sure existing funds are used wisely aad allocated equitably." Bender abo said he considers improving the stale's busmem climate a lop priority. “We need to create meaningful, real, private sector jobs — not just “make work" public sector jobs. We have made some im­ provements on a number of business climate Hsp. Bob Bsndsr issuer, but have fallen far short of the necessary major reforms are needed to put Michigan at a competitive advantage With other stases.* ’ Bender's district includes all of Barry County except Yankee Springs and Thornappte townships. Beader, a former Navy pilot, is a native of rural MiddteviUe and is married with three children. He has served as Adminhtrative Board Chairman. Youth counselor, and is currently Choir Director at the Middleville United Methodist Church. “k is challenging, stimulating and rewar­ ding to deal wito legislature issues, and with the problem* and concerns of coastitueau,” Beader said, “and I hope that foe 88th District voters will permit me another term of serving as their Stele Representative." Sen. Welborn leads fight for children’s department by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Writer Debate was expected to begin in the State Legislature this week oo a plan to create a Children's Services Department The three-year battle to create the depart­ ment to coordinate all state services for chil­ dren is being led by Sime Sen. Jack Welborn. Speaking to local residents Monday at a Legislative Coffee in Hatting^ Welborn said the 20th state departure* would combine services now divided between the Departmem of Social Services, the Deportment of Metta! Health, the probate cams and other depart­ ments. Normally an opponent of expending gov­ ernment bureaucracy, Welborn said a new de­ partment would streamline the system. "It'll bring some coordination of services that’s not there today," he said. Too many kids are falling through the cracks." The new department would be the sixth largest in the ttaie government, thereby guar­ anteeing children's services would receive a higher priority in Lansing, Welborn said. Under the plan, the department would be created by the stalls, equipment aad budgets of the other departments now administering services to children. "We will move whole offices, personnel and dollars from other departments to chil­ dren's services," Welborn said. "Even if that means physically picking up a desk and a typewriter and moving it from one office to another." The agency would be set up for a five-year trial period. Afterward the department could be dissolved by a vote of the Legislature and the governor's signature. The Kalamazoo Republican said he expects a lough fight in the Legislature, but he be­ lieves the plan will pass. "There have been a terrible amount of turf wars fought over this," he said. "But I think it will pass oo a bipartisan vote.” "If we can get this passed, it will be the most significant piece of legislation in my years in the Legislature," he said. In other legislative business, Welborn said the Legislature is moving ahead on a plan to return low-risk state prisoners to county jails. To overcome an overcrowded prison sys­ tem - with 30,000 current inmates - the state will pay counties to create 4,800 new minimum security beds. Wdborn said it costs foe state $68 a day to house a prisoner at foe state level, but only $45 a day to house aa inmate at foe county level. "It’s a win-win situation," Welborn said. "The counties will make about $17 million if it’s implemented in one year.” Unless foe state transfers prisoner to foe county and develops aiternative methods of correction, foe state prison system win be overcrowded within a few years. Twenty new prisons were built in foe 1980s, but the prison population is rising faster, Welborn said. "Eighty to 90 percent of foe people going in today are going in because of drug abuse a alcohol abuse," Welborn said. "Some only hit someone over the head to get money to buy drags." Other legislation pending in Lansing in­ cludes "right to die" legislation, governing circumstances fa sick and elderly to refine treatment to prolong their lives. Proposals include "living wills," in which an ill person could stale beforehand how for treatment should go in foe event he is inca­ pacitated, aad "durable power of attorney," in which a person could designate another who would have foe right to make life and death decisions fa the ill individual State Rep. Bob Beader said he supports foe bills, but has some reservations over whether food aad water should be withdrawn even at an ill pattern's request. How far foe proposal win go is unclear at foe moment. Bender said. "It has been run up the flagpole fa foe past 10 yean," he said. The Republican from Middleville said he expects tittle meaninglbl legislation io be passed by the Legislature, apart from foe budget, fd foe rest of foe year. Both the House and Senate members are up fa re-election. Additionally, several key members are resigning a retiring, aad some presets House members are giving up their seats to campaign for Senate seats. The emerging gubernatorial campaign be­ *- z Gov. James Blanchard and Senate Majhy Leader John Engler also is expected to throw a monkey wrench into the Legisla­ ture's work. "Politics are being played more aad more, and it is heating up," Bender said. HiUegonds to seek 7th term State Representmive Paul HiUegonds (RHolland) has announced that he will seek re­ election to the Michigan House of Represen­ tatives. HiUegonds, House Republican Leader, was first elected to the 54th Legislative District seat in 1978. The district inchides all of Allegan County, including the portion of Holland city in Allegan County, and Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County When he assumed his leadership post in 1987, HiUegonds organized the House Republican Policy Committee to develop specific recommendations on key issues. Dur­ ing the last three years, the committee has issued 14 task force reports on issues such as school finance reform, crime reduction, en­ vironmental cleanup and child care. “I'm excited about the positive policies in­ itiated by House Republicans." HiUegonds said. “We’re on the threshold of setting the legislative agenda as we anticipate majority status by 1993." HiUegonds said the accountability and longrange planning wnat be the hallmark of state gi inaimrm foe 1990s “ftMic acratts anwt be accountable for War paaaawl nations and policy choices. I see a gwmfog empbanis oa legislative ethics. Our be •> haiti bok mm between sflstite eat tie people tiey rejraete. he ■■M. Lawmaken can improve that relationship by becoming wiser stewards of the state's resources, HiUegonds said. “The best place to start is with our natural resources. Il's time for a comprehensive en­ vironmental cleanup strategy," HiUegonds said. "The cunent system is fading. We've spent $100 million to dean up 15 con­ taminated sites on a list of2.700, with most of foe funds going io attorneys and consultants. “We also must develop better priorities fa our limited financial resources. Budget priorities must be set and new programs should be thoroughly scrutinized before they are implemented. If a review finds a program is failing it should end," HiUegonds said. Educational reform and infrastructure needs are problems facing both the stale and foe 54th District. “People are becoming frustrated about the quality and financing of our schools and con­ dition of our roads. It’s time to reduce our dependence on property taxes as a method of funding schools. We also must anticipate the maintenance and repairs that area highways will require in the years ahead. “That’s what effective state government is all about — anticipating future needs and plan­ ning ahead. Crisis management is not enough. The 41-year-old lawmaker is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Cooley Law School. Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe Monday formally announced he will seek his seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Wolpe, a Democrat who represents the eight townships in the southern half of Bany County, made his announcement at the Lloyd Goyings farm near Delton. He was joined Gordy Christensen, president of the Delton Education Association; Goyings, president of the Bany County Farm Bureau; James Pino, president of the Barry County Farmers Union; aad Daniel Hamilton, chief executive officer at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Christensen, who served as master of ceremonies, said Wolpe is "a people person" and he has "consistently gotten support from the Michigan Education Association and National Education Association because of his stands on education." Goyings said, Tve been a Republican over the years, but I have no trouble crossing pony lines to support Howard. He's been very supportive in helping us through floods in 1986 and the drought in 1988." Pino said Wolpe "listens to what the farmers say, but he's thinking in a bigger way about what’s going to happen with the nation as a whole." Hamilton praised the congressman s wok in helping Pennock Hospital gain urban designation to receive higher Medicare reimbursements. He said the classification "has allowed us to remain viable, not struggling like other rural hospitals" Wolpe also appeared for announcements Monday with local Democratic and Republican officials in Kalamazoo, Grand Ledge, Lansing and Battle Creek. Fim elected to Control la 197S, Wolpe paticulxriy het earned praise fix Ns recced oo coaervaios ssd eoviraaeMsui (uses sod far Ns expenne oe African attain. He received a 90 perceat approval rating from the Lesfue or Conservation Voters and was chosen "Legislator at the Year* by the Michigan Auduboo Society. He chairs tic Democratic Task Force oo Envinxmeat ami Energy Wolpe also chain the Northeast-Midwest Congressioaal Coalition aad is knows as an advocate for the region. The aix-rerm congressman is a member of the Science, Space aad Technology Committee aad the Foreign Affaire Coiamitaec in the US. Hoose. He chain do Subcomminee oo Africa, where he has been Joining Democratic Congressman Howard Wolpe (second from right) In his formal announcement of his can­ didacy for a seventh term are (from left) Gordy Christensen, Dan Hamilton, James Pino and Lloyd Goylngs. The men are gathered in front of some farm equipment at the Goylngs farm near Delton. recognised an a champion of human righla. In the lap two clectiotu, Wolpe received 60 percent of the vote against Republican challenger Jackie McGregor in 1M6 ai 97 percent against Cal Allpier in 19U. While anting Ns aaaouaceaeat. Wolpe ■aid acme iacndible worldwide changed hate occurred over the past two yean, indudiag the fall of the Berlin Wall, Soiidwity leading Poland, democratic governnwaas in Hungary tfld Czuchodavakia, Ntison Mndd* leading negotiations with South Africa’, white minority to end apartheid, aad the Soviet Union moving toward a nuritet economy. 'Clearly it’s a aew day, a new world,* he said. "These events herald nothing leas than the end of the Cold War, the collapse of communist tyrannies aad the worldwide rise of democracy, of democratic values and democratic political institutions." He said the changes present foe U.S. with new oppatunities and he spelled out six priorities. They include: • Gaining control over the federal government's annual budget deficit and moving toward a balanced budget • Improving foe quality of education to provide skills necessary to remain competitive in foe global market place. • Developing effective solutions to problems created by use of drugs in society. • Halting the destruction of a fragile environment "Pollution prevention is cheaper and far more effective than treatment aad cleanup after foe damage has been done," he said. • Reducing foe trade deficit by reordering achieve," Wolpe said. "First, the reordering of our national priorities will not occur automatically. If there is to be a 'peace dividend, we are going to have to fight fa it. Second, we need to develop effective long­ term solutions, not succumb to easy sounding rhetoric that can sometimes make our problems worse." He said Washington can learn from some of things going on in Michigan's Third District He said, "I look forward to continuing to wok with the people of foe Third District to bring about real solutions to the problems we face. I believe I can continue to make a difference in the development of effective programs that will help to achieve our goals, and I hope I will continue to enjoy foe the national priorities and insisting that other countries abandon unfair trade practices. "These goals are caster to articulate than to trust and confidence of the voters. Working together, we have made, and will continue tomake, a difference." Woodland official will leave village Sue tapper, a Woodland Village Council member for the past five years, officially resigned her position Monday night Pepper told the council she and her family are moving outside the village limits to Eagle Point in Woodland Township. Her husband, Rodney, however, will remain as a volunteer with the Woodland Hre Department because there is no residency requirement with that position. Pepper first was appointed to the council in 1985, replacing Jean Hill. She was elected to the post in 1986 and again last March. She served as president pro tern for two years. "I regret leaving the council, aad yet I feel we have made a kx of progress in the last few years," she said. "I hope the village will continue to grow. "I enjoyed waking with such a fine group of people. I'll sincerely miss it (public The Village Council now will begin the proceu of utempting to appoint her service).' ncceoor. Sue Pepper FOP pact settled by arbitration Members of the Hastings Police Officers Association now have a three-year contract with the City of Hastings. A stipulated award from arbiter John B. Swainson was signed last week and presented to foe local Fraternal Order of Police aad foe Hastings City Council. Negotiations for a new three-year contract began shout a year ago, but talks were stalled and an arbiter's binding decision was sought eariier this year. The old contract expired on July 1, 1989, and the patrol officers, investigators and dispatchers had been working under the terms of the previous pact since then. Police Chief Jerry Saner said there were no raises for personnel, except dispatchers, during the first year of the new three-year agreement Dispatchers received a 1 percent increase because of increased work load associated with the new joint central dispatch systemfoe city now has with the county. However, the city picked up the tab fa about half of a 3 percent increase in die FOP pension fand. The second year of the contract, which coven July 1 of this year to June 30, 1991, Will see 4 percent salary Increases for patrol officers and investigators. Dispatchers, meanwhile, will get 9 percent The pay increases for the thud yesr, tram July 1.1991, to Jean 30, 1992, will be the same m in the second year. As of last July 1, a dispatcher with two yean of experience was making $17,206; a patrol officer with three yean of experience was making $24,900, an investigator was paid $25,435 aad a sergeant $2602$. Sarver said. Another change in the new contract involved wording for grievances and sick pay aipon retiremeat Personnel now have seven calendar days instead of five work days in which to file a grievance. Those who retire now will be paid 30 percent of up to 100 accumulated sick days upon retirement rather than 29 percent TURNER, continued from pope 1 Barry County chapter of the American Red Croat. Despite moving every few yean, she earn­ ed three bachelor's degrees: in art from OW Dominion University in Virginia, in psychology from the Univenity of Maine and in business from Senoma State University in California. While in Virginia, Turner asd her husband opened three businesses, a gift an floral shop, a kitchen shop and an apothecary. As an outgrowth of their businesses and in­ terest in history, the Turners became involved in giving lectures on herbs and history. They have abo designed and planted herb gardens in historical Williamsburg and other historical houses. The Turners designed an I8fo century herb garden for the William Thoroughgood house in Virginia Beach. It was the love of history and antiques that prompted Turner years later to resign from her position with 'he chamber and open an an­ tiques mall in downtown Hastings. "I love antiques," said Jill, "1 like finding out the history of different objects." The Turners bought the building fa the business three months ago and have been renovating it. They have 4,400 square feet of space, but only 2,200 square feet now is being used. The first floor is antiques. Some are on con­ signment and others belong to dealers. The shop will be run like a co-op, with the dealers and the Turners sharing the wak. Turner said she and her husband will be there mow of the time. Upstairs there will be spinning and weaving supplies and products. Classes in spinning and weaving also will be ofL.cd. The antiques mall will be open six days a week. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon un­ til 5 p.m. on Sunday. Nell Braendle shows the City Council a prototype ot a promotion of 'Hastings, the Thumbs Up City" sign markers. COUNCIL_contfiw«d from flap* 1. oo foe city millage rate. Proposed is an increase of 388 mill to offset a required millage rollback based on increased property tax assessments. The city is authorized to levy a maximum of 16.2 mills. • Scheduled a public hearing on renewing a special assessment district for downtown parking fa 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 29. Maya Mary Lou Gray said the hearing would "determine the necessity" of having the assessment district • Approved a request from Central Elementary Principal Dave Arnold to have an Art Fair at Fish Hatchery Park from 7:30 am. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 25. The fair will enable all elementary students to visit the park that day with adults. ■ Approved a request from Fire Chief Roger Carts to attend foe Michigan Fire Chiefs' Association's 65th annual training conference in Lansing July 6-10 with necessary expenses. • Received a letter from Charles A. Hermanowski, marketing director of Americable, saving the company has completed mapping its plans for installing a new 54-channel cable system in Hastings. Americable will come into the city and compete for customers with Triad CATV, after winning a court battle for foe right to do so. • Approved resolutions adopting a Solid Waste Management Plan already passed by the Bany County Board of Commissioner! and the 16 townships in foe county and on foe Social Security Trust Fund, also already passed by foe County Board. The latter opposes use of Social Security Trust Funds to offset the federal budget deficit The U.S. District Court decision permitting Americable to come into Hastings is being appealed in the Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. City Attooey James Fisher said briefs have been filed in the case and he is optimistic about the chances of foe U.S. District Court's decision being upheld. ■ Gave permission, under the direction of Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich and upon proof of insurance, to the Women's Softball Association to use Fish Hatchery Park Monday and Tuesday evenings June through August The same approval was given to a group of area churches to use Bob King Park Aug. 11 and 18. • Awarded the low bid of S 10,402.26 for two pickup trucks to Blankenstein GMC. ■ Officially permitted Cans to order a new pumper for the fire department, at a cost of S 156,283. The purchase of the vehicle had been approved at a previous meeting. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17, 1990 — Page 3 £ by David T. Young Representatives from the City of Utica >; visited Hastings Monday and Tuesday as pan •• of the annual Mayor Exchange Day. £ Mayor Jacqueline Noonan, Treasurer ’’Shirley McMahon and Council Member Jim Prough and their spouses arrived in Hastings Monday afternoon and after a dinner at the County Scat with local officials, they attended the evening's City Council meeting. A reception for the visitors, local council members and city officials was held Monday night at the County Seat. After a continental breakfast at City Hall, . officials from the two communities gathered * for a flag-raising ceremony that included X music by rnemers of the Hastings High . • School band. £ The Utica representatives were given a < presentation on the Drug Abuse Resistance < Education program by Sgt Jack Cross of the £ Hastings Police Department, after which they £ took a tour of the city. £ During lunch, they were entertained by the £ choral quartet "Add It Up,” made up of high E school students Tom De Vault, Eric Gahan, > Barry Gibson and Geoff Gibson. £ Then they were given a presentation by . Larry Kornstadt, chairman of the Downtown Development Authority, on recent projects the city has been involved with. Noonan also made remarks during the post* lunch program. The exchange concluded with more touring of the city. Elected local officials joining Mayor Mary Lou Gray in all the activities were Council Members Dave Jasperse, Franklin Campbell, Evelyn Brower and Miriam White. Joining some of the events were council members Linda Watson, William Cusack, Donald Spencer and Esther Walton. When asked what the visitors' impressions were of Hastings, Gray said, "I think they were impressed with what we have done, particularly with downtown development. They’re just beginning their DDA project "They also were impressed with 'the little things' we have here, such as the trestle bridge." Utica, located in Macomb County in the Detroit metropolitan area, is a community slightly smaller than Hastings. Next week a delegation of Hastings officials will visit Utica. Joining Gray will be Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. Council Members White, Campbel), Watson and Brower and librarian Barbara Schondelmayer. Gray said she is interested in visiting Utica because "They have tremendous growth around them and I want to see how their handling it." Hastings and Barry County arc expected to see growth coming from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing in the nextdecade. Mayor Exchange Day is an annual event held during Michigan Week, usually during Government Day. However, because of the great distance between the two communities, the exchange was scheduled for May 14 and 15 here and May 22 and 23 in Utica. WRITER, cont from Psge 1 she enjoyed compiling research papers. scrip­ ting feature articles and magazine stories. "I like all types of writing actually," she said, "I just decided that 1 couldn’t give up writing. Though my major was in psychology, I wanted to keep my fingers in • writing, whether it was research papers or artides for psychology journals." Al Western, Ponsetto earned membership in the Psi Chi Honor Society for psychology students and was among the top 15 perceat of her class at Western inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society. She was also a Western Michigan University Acadamic Scholarship recipient. "After graduation, my husband, Mike, and I decided to stay on the west side of the state." she said. Mike is employed by the Viking Corpora­ tion, and both have lived in Hastings for one year. "1 like Hastings," Ponsetto added. "It’s probably one of the friendliest towns I’ve been in.’’ In her free time, Ponsetto enjoys a wide spectrum of arts and crafts, including cross stitching, drawing and oil painting, as gifts and for her own use. Gardening and reading are also on her list of favorite pastimes. She and her husband enjoy exploring West Michigan, especially Lake Michigan, and "beach hopping." Before joining the news staff in Hastings May 10. Ponsetto tried her hand at freelance Hastings city officials and guests from Utica paused at the fire station for this photo. The group includes (seated, from left) Franklin Campbell, Jean Prough, Jacqueline Noonan, Jerry Noonan, Shirley McMahon, Sharon Vickery, (standing, from left) Judy Myers, Evelyn Brower, Jim Prough, Miriam White, Dave Jasperse, Mary Lou Gray, Mike Klovanich, Harold Gray and Roger Carls. Hastings Police Sgt. Jack Cross hoists the flag while the band plays "The Star Spangled Banner" in a ceremony in front of City Hall Tuesday morning. Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan (left) receives a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray in honor of Mayor Exchange Day. Dedication of airport terminal rescheduled by SasrW Po—rtto Staff Writer The Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Airport Adminutrarioa Building will be dedicated Saturday, June 23, the 10th anniversary of McMullin’s death in a helicopter crash. Jan McKeough. McMullin’s widow, pro­ posed the change in the dedication date at Tuesday’s board meeting. "It would be ten years to the day," she said, "h would have a special meaning to his daughters, his parents and myself to have the dedication on the 10th anniversary." McKeough also presented a check for S1.000 from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Berg of Grand Rapids, to Charles Mun*" the chairman of the Airport Board. The ctney will be used to purchase office fi<nuture for the terminal. McKeough said she and her daughters will match the amount of the amount of the check to cover any further expenses. The board discussed what work would need to be done to bring the terminal up to code before die dedication ceremonies. Top priority will be given to the conduction of ramps that will make the building accessi­ ble for the handicapped. Some work also will need to be done on the plumbing, gas and landscaping. Bids will ac­ cepted oo the work once the plans have been finalized. The board also discussed plans for the dedication ceremonies. State Representative Bob Bender will be the principal speaker and Charles Murphy was nominated to be the master of ceremonies. "I’m a mechanic not a politician," Murphy protested with a smile. Murphy was then praised by McKeough for the handling of the Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Fund. “We've been so pleased with the way the fund's been handled," she said, to Murphy, referring to the memorial building, "We couldn't have done this without you. We owe it all to you." Murphy accepted the nomination as emcee. "I guess I’ve been drafted." he said with a laugh. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the memorial fund may still do so by contac­ ting the board. writing. She had previously worked as a behavior technician at the Community Re-entry Ser­ vices of Michigan in Battle Creek, assisting traumatically head injured adults. And at the Van Buren County Mental Health center, a six-bed foster care home for the mentally ill, Ponsetto was shift leader for J-Ad Graphics News Service CARLTON TWP. - A former Hastings Sanitary Service employee died Tuesday when a trash bin fell from a sanitation truck and landed on him. Mark Goodenough, 22, was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital after the noon acci­ dent Barry County Deputy Sheriff A.L. Stein laid the resident of Allen's Trailer Park at 4777 Barber Road was standing beside the rear-load packer truck when the accident oc­ important to Ponsetto. "They need to know what the facts are so thev can make an informed choice.” she said. Mr. Businessman. Reach your local market Hastings BANNER Members of the Hastings High School band, under the direction of Dave Pillars, performed a march and "The Star Spangled Banner" during the flag raising ceremony Tuesday morning in front of City Hall. Ex-empoyee killed after trash bin falls from truck the direct care staff. She is looking forward to her new career as a journalist in Hastings'. "I've always been interested in jour­ nalism," she said. "I decided after I burned out in psychology to take a chance al it since it is something I really wanted to do. So far. I like it. I'm looking forward to getting to know Hastings and the people here a little better.” Preserving the public's right to know is also PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND • withadvertlalnflln...™* Utica city officials Monday night got a taste of something they are accustomed to, a city council meeting, but from a different angle, as spectators. Jan McKeough presents a check from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Berg of Grand Rapids, to Charles Murphy, the chairman of the airport board. The money will be used to purchase furniture for the Earl McMullin Jr. Memorial Airport Administration Building. curred. Goodenough, who left Hastings Sanitary Service two months ago, was talking with an employee while the crew was picking up a dumpster to empty the trash into the truck. While Goodenough was standing lo the side of the vehicle, the dumpster came loose, slid to the side and fell on him. Deputies said the falling dumpster pinned Goodenough against another trash bin on the ground. Hastings Sanitary Service President Ken Neil said Wednesday the accident has left his employees badly shaken. "Everybody is shook up, and things are settling down now,” he said. ”In my 30 years in the business, J have never had anything like this happen before." Neil said insurance investigators Wednes­ day were examining the truck to determine why it dropped the bin. "It just came out of its pockets,” he said. "We're not sure how it happened.” "He just slopped to talk and was standing there beside the truck when the container slipped out and caught him,” Neil said. Services for Goodenough will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Philip Brown will officiate. Goodenough was employed at Lowell Engineering in Alto. He is survived by his father, Vern Goodenough, of Texas; his mother and stepfather, Judy and Paul Cassel, of Hastings; a brother, Scott Goodenough, of Grand Rapids; and a sister, Brenda McKelvey, of Hastings. He also is survived by five step brothers, David Fry, of Lake Odessa, Rick Goode­ nough, of Freeport, Jeff Goodenough, of Del­ ton, Terry Goodenough, of Hawaii and Robert Goodenough of Hawaii; and four stepsisters, Sue McClelland, of Hastings, Gloria Hignite, of Kentwood, Bea Jones of Rockford, and Verna Goodenough of Rock­ ford. Burial will be in the Rutland Township Cemetery. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17. 1990 Viewpoint = Building inspector'sjob is no popularity contest Like most public officials, departing building inspector Wally Kiehler will have his supporters and his detractors. It isn't difficult to understand the feelings of his detractors. Most of them are landlords of rental properties and perhaps they were not happy with some of the requirements Kiehler placed on them when he did his work. Yet he had his supporters, even during the times at council meetings when he was taking heat from rental property owners. The rap against Kiehler, from many people for whom he did inspections, was that he did things "by the book," a process that probably made him about as popular as a tax collector. Building inspectors who play strictly by the rules are not popular individuals in any community. And in the eyes of those being inspected, they are like overzealous cops who write tickets for going three miles per hour over the speed limit So some people may be pleased to see Kiehler step down and take a job elsewhere, but they must be aware that his successor could very well be just as tough, if not tougher. Gone are the days when inspectors were friends who might look the other way on seemingly small problems. Some of those small problems could turn into big ones. And after a disaster such as a fire, if the building is found to be unsafe, the first person the public wants to criticize is the inspector, who should have insisted on safety. This is the same official the public wants not to get too picky during the inspections. There is merit to arguments that some inspection officials indeed do get carried away with cumbersome rules, but it seems in these cases that the public wants its cake and to be able to eat it, too. Perhaps Wally Kiehler was too picky sometimes. Perhaps he alienated too many rental property owners in Hastings. But no inspectors worth their salt want disaster on their heads because they might have overlooked an accident waiting to happen. Being a building inspector seems to be a tough job, but somebody's got to do it Alarming statististics: Fewer people show up at polls Congressman Paul Henry's press release, announcing plans to run for re-election, ar­ rived in the mail last week. Howard Wolpe appeared Monday afternoon at a farm near Delton to declare his candidacy for a seventh term in Washington. Bob Bender has thrown his hat in the ring for another two years in the State House, and Jack Welborn is attempting to prove open­ heart surgery can't keep a good man down by standing for another term in the State Senate. Closer to home, a slew of local officials and political hopefuls have filed petitions to enter the August primary and November gen­ eral election. Long-time County Commis­ sioners Rae Hoare, Ted McKelvey and Orvin Moore are up for re-election. Commissioner Richard Dean, on the other hand, is calling it quits. It all became official at 4 p.m. Tuesday, the deadline to declare candidacy for public of­ fice. So who cares? Well, no one, apart from the candidates who file the forms, the clerks who count them and the political writers who are paid to feign interest in the minutiae of electoral lore. Filing petitions to begin a campaign is, nevertheless, the opening shot fired in the battle that ends in victory for people like the George Bushes and defeat for the Michael Dukakises of the political world. Sadly, the great cloud of American politi­ cal apathy that extends from sea to shining sea covers the entire electoral process, from the day the candidate files petitions to the night he or she claims victory. A study just released by the Markle Foundation demonstrates that the American electorate has reached a new "high" in low voter turnout and limited election interest to say nothing of a feeble understanding of the issues. The foundation, which studies the role of mass communications in democratic soci­ eties, assembled eight prominent figures from politics, the media, political science and public policy analysis, and spent two years studying the election. The results? "Folks have basically checked out," said Bruce Buchanan, executive director of the pane! and a professor at the University of Texas. The study's concluding comments were less succinct, but equally poignant "American voters today do not seem to un­ derstand their rightful place in the operation of American democracy. They act as if they believe that presidential elections belong to somebody else, most notably presidential candidates and their handlers.” The 1988 presidential election, which Reporter’s Notes by Jeff Kaczmarczyk brought such memorable moments as Dukakis hot rodding in a tank and Bush inviting people to watch his lips as he talked, also gave us the lowest voter turnout in 64 years. Only 50.1 percent of registered voters bothered to show up at the polls. The percentage of potential adult voters is consid­ erably lower. During the months before the election, voters either ignored the campaign or focused their limited attention spans on the snippets and sound bites eked out by ad men working for the competing presidential wannabees. Two months before the election, a third of the people could not name Dan Quayle as Bush's vice presidential choice. Nearly half couldn't name Lloyd Bentsen as Dukakis' running mate, according to the study. Just weeks before the election, 22 percent still could not name Quayle, and 30 percent could not identify Bentsen. Voters were equally confused - or misledabout what the candidates stood for. "When we asked voters what they had learned about each candidate, particularly Dukakis, they said they 'learned* that he was willing to furlough convicted murderers and had no concern about the pollution of Boston Harbor," Buchanan said. "What they didn't know was the extent io which the advertising squared with a reasonable construction of the facts." The study suggests, rather than exporting democracy around the world, the American electorate needs a good shot of democracy in its own derriere. The sad fact is much of the public either feels generally content with their live* or i* convinced their vote will do little good. Vot­ ers seldom turn out unless they feel they have something to lose. A war in southeast Asia 20 years ago did more to galvanize the political consciousness of a generation of young voters than all the history books and civics lessons in the world ever could. But short of starting a war or sending the economy into a deliberate tailspin, there are several steps that can be taken to improve voter turnout and raise electoral conscious­ ness. Moving Election Day would be a good place to start. Election Day was set 200 years Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: Keep the non-violent out of prisons To tin EOtor: Here are some of my opinions on prisons and prisoners: It costs $25,000 a year to maintain a person in prison and $75,000 per cell to build a new prison. The U.S. has the third highest rate of incarceration. South Africa and the Soviet Union lock up more people. There are other ways to spend $25,000 per year that will help society and help the prisoner as well. A oae-hour-a-day session with a psychologist every day for a year at a cost of $21.000 would leave $4,000 for AA/NA pro­ grams or college and trade training. Many non-violeat offenders go to prison, and during their stay, they learn violence. The criminal justice system is wasting tax payers* money by putting non-violent persons in prison. Building more prisons will keep the offender out of society for awhile, but it does not break the cycle of violence ' ' and' CORRECTION: In last week's Jmnmt, Maple Valley School Board Trustee Harold Stewart was quoted incorrectly in an ankle about salary increases received by Superintendent Carrol Wolff. The statement, “the teachers put m the;. eight hours and go home, generally speak­ ing," should not have been in quotation marks. Stewart was speaking generally in a discus­ sion comparing the hours worked by the superintendent and by teachers. He in no way stated or implied that the teachers did not work additional or extra hours. In fact, "generally speaking" implies that there are exceptions. Hastings Many persons on the ouuide look at the prisoner Uy session with a psychologist every day for a year at a com of $21,000 would leave $4,000 for AA/NA programs or college and trade training. Many non-violent offenders go to prison, and during their stay, they learn violence. The criminal justice system is competitive, capitalistic and technical. Why? No educa­ tion, they were never told they were loved. Numerous reasons. We need changes in the D.O.C. I see in the papers where the dangerous criminals are released early. What’s going on? Everything seems backward. Mines or people, which ones care? Money talks. If they want more prisons for the violent, let the violent build them. Get the non-violent out. If any incarcerated read this, remember that God is still in fall command. I trust Him, you do the same. He loves you, love Him in return and keep His commandments. You will see Miracles! Verna Shellington -Make your letter brief and to the point. ■Letters should be written in good taste. ■Leiters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. ■Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Mr. Businessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad In The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you in your ad message! Hastings ago by men leading a nation of farmers who had time on their hands come November. But a Barry County commuter driving to work in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek or Kalamazoo often leaves before the polls open and doesn't return until late in the day. Most west European countries hold elec­ tions on Sunday, which eliminates job con­ flicts for most people. The Markle Founda­ tion panel also recommended keeping polls open for 20 hours on Election Day, which also would solve most job-related dilemmas. The media, especially television, often hurts more than it helps. TV is notorious for sidestepping the issues of a campaign. The top stay of the day is rarely bow Candidate A will strengthen the economy, balance the budget or create new service*. Lead news sto­ ries are more concerned with the "horse race" of who is leading and by how much. TV quickly fell into the trap of covering meaningless photo opportunities, such as candidate Bush promoting Americanism by louring a flag factory. The media’s primary objectives should be to guard against at­ tempts to misuse the media and thereby mis­ lead the public. Institutionalized debates between candidates would be a major step in the right direction. Historically, incumbents shy away from de­ bates while challengers seek as many as pos­ sible. Former Vice President Bush refused Dukakis' pleas for more debates in 1988, just as Gov. Jim Blanchard is ignoring John En­ gler’s calls today for several face-to-face con­ frontations. The TV debates would be better if the journalists were eliminated and the candidates were made to talk to each other, offer rebut­ tals and cross-examine their opponents. Like the old-fashioned debates that made Lincoln famous and sent Douglas to eventual politi­ cal death, truth and honesty eventually pre­ vail because there is nowhere to hide. But the most fundamental change has to be made in the hearts and minds of common cit­ izen*. They have to learn, or be taught, that they have a stake in government, and their way of life is up for grabs with every elec­ tion. Take a look at any legislative body, be it Congress, the State Legislature or a local school board. Good government begins and ends with good people. Pass up the chance to participate, and you get what you deserve. Don’t mistake gambling for investing Although all investments generally involve some degree of business risk, they should never require investors to assume unreasonable risk or to gamble. Where do penny slocks fit in this picture? By definition, a "penny stock" is a stock issued by a company with a short or erratic history and that typically sells for less than one dollar a share. That price may rise significantly for no reason other than heavy broker promotion. Penny stocks are not the trading compa­ nions of well-established firms listed on The New York or American Stock Exchanges. They are traded in a market made up of securities dealers who may or may not he members of a security exchange, and they often involve speculative companies involved in the exploration of oil and gas or gold­ mining. In a report to the U.S. House of Represen­ tatives Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), recently launched a campaign against ques­ tionable practices in the penny-stock industry. However, many major brokerage firms already have rules against trading in these stocks. And it takes only a quick glance at some of the NASSA’s findings to see why. • Penny stocks cost investors at least $2 billion each year. • Only 30 percent of penny-stock investors have a chance of breaking even or increasing the value of their investment. • When there is fraud, those chances drop to 10 percent. There are, of course, some reputable penny-stock dealers. The NASAA's stndy, however, describes the penny-stock industry as "dominated by utterly worthless or highly dubious securities offerings." They also described major participants as "repeal of­ fenders of state and federal securities laws and other felons, some of whom have been iden­ tified as members of organized crime.” The NASAA's proposed solutions to these problems include: 1. Increased disclosure by "requiring that customers be given a disciplinary history" of the firm offering the penny stock and of the specific salesperson prior to opening an account.’’ 2. A "risk disclosure" on the pitfalls of penny stocks. 3. More complete account statements show­ ing the value of the customer’s account (most NYSE member firms already do this). 4. More emphasis on criminal sanctions. The bottom line is that regardless of laws or sanctions, the ultimate responsibility for mak­ ing prudent investment decisions is your own. If you gamble on penny stocks and lose, you have no one to blame but yourself. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Clou Company 417. AT&T Ameritech 637. Anheuser-Busch 397« Chrysler 177. 447. Clark Equipment 317. CMS Energy 417. Coca Cola Dow Chemical 657$ 477. Exxon 12 Family Dollar 477. Ford 48 General Motors 16 Great Lakes Bancorp 387. Hastings Mfg. 1157. IBM 657. JCPenney 61 Jhnsn.& Jhnsn. 337. K-mart 677. Kellogg Company McDonald's 32 377. Sears 187. S.E. Mich. Gas 47. Spartan Motors 387. Upjohn $371.00 Gold $5.03 Silver 2822.45 Dow Jones 168,000,000 Volume Change + 1’/. + 2’/. ♦ »/. + ’/. +2 + r/. Split + 3’/. —'I, + r/> + r/> -7$ + 47. + 17. + 17$ + VI, + ’/. + $1.00 -$.01 + 88.89 '."dbom makes candidacy official To lite Editor: 1 have filed for re-election. If nominated, 1 will ran. If elected. 1 will serve. When 1 serve, it will be with absolute com­ mitment and with my continued respect for *** P®°l* Sincerely, Jack Welborn State Senator Banner Public Opinion.. Did Earth Day make a difference? foresee in what you do in your daily life? Oevoted to fha Jntarwfa of Bany County since 1838 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-M Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 490580602 (616) 948-6051 Matvln Jacoba President John Jacoba Vice President Stophen J Treasu Frederic Jacobe Secretary Newsroom David T. Young i&sitot) Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert (wwo cattor) Jean Gallup Sandra Ponsetto Steve Vedder fsporn saiw Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Suiter Sharon Curtis Donna Hubbell Ben Henry Boapte Strickland BwMfe Nefarai Vicki MeMgh Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: Battings: Gm Lake: O*lm, II. Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a m. to noon. Larry Seymour rse/es Mansper; Jerry Johnson "Yes, I’m picking up Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers tubacriplinn Rates: $13 per year in Barry County S15 par year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere BJMIOJWR: faksMii changes to: Second Class Postage Paid EmR*.. at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (DSPS 717-830) "1 don't think I'm doing “Not much. I used to "Yes, I think it's made “Yes. Where we live “I think it's made me papers and taking them that much different now. I plant pine trees a long a difference. I try to buy (Chicago in the Winter), more aware of the en­ where they need to go so don't use a lot of lime ago. But it’s nice that recyclable materials and I we separate cans, bottles vironment. In our are, we the garbage collector chemicals." people got free pine trees, read the labels now." and paper. And I've can't throw out yard stuff, started saving brown they won't pick it up. We doesn '■ have so much to / tad . " they’re quite beautiful." bags.'* have to make a compost pile.’* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 17, 1990 — Page 5 Legal Notices From Time to Time... MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha» been mode in the canditloni of a mortgage made by Sandro R. Pike to Household Realty Corporation Mortgagee. Doted April 26. 1988. and -ecorded on April 29, 1988. in Liber 465. on page 135. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Sixty Four Thousand Eighty Collars ($64,080.00). in­ cluding interest at 14% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, of the east door entrance to the Court House in Hostings. Michigan, ot 10:0-3 o’clock A.M., Local Time, on June 29. 1990. Said premises are situated In Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: Lots 9 and 10 of Bravado Plat *1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 6, Barry County, Michigan. (OB-11-04S-OOe-<X)). Which has the address of 4331 Lynden, Shelbyville. Michigan 49344. During the six months (or 30 days If the property It determined to be abandoned) immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted: May 4, 1990 Household Realty Corporation, Mortgagee OLIVIER and OLIVIER, P.C., Attorneys at low P.O. Box 2427. Formington Hills, Ml 48333-2427 (6/14) by — Esther Walton 1940 events had far-reaching impact In February of 1940 news was scarce and routine, but some of the things done had farreaching consequences. One major change proposed in the Feb. I. 1940, Banner was the nomination and election of city officers by petition, and that these of­ fices be nonpartisan. It was difficult to have a two-party system in a small town, especially since the town seemed to have a strong preference for one political party. The State Highway Department was install­ ing railroad grades and flasher warning signals at the crossings in Michigan. Among the crossings to get new flashers was M-»3 at the Michigan Central-Broadway intersection. Sute Supremc Court Justice W.W. Potter, a former Hastings resident, it was reported in the Feb. 8 issue, had just completed a book covering the history of the courts of Michigan. He had previously done a concise history of Barry County. Many readers of his column would recognize his name. In the same issue, local Boy Scouts were celebrating the 30(h anniversary of the organization of the Boy Scout movenent. The scouts planned to have special window displays and special parents-scout dinners. Under “City Regulates Play,” the city mayor stated that Market Street from Green to State streets would be closed to traffic after 4 p.m. on school days, and during the entire day on Saturday and Sunday to permit children a place to slide, and it was the duly of parents to keep their children off other open streets where sliding was hazardous. It is hard to imagine today Market Street be­ ing closed to traffic for that period of time, but it is easy to sec why it was a popular sliding area. One thing found in the papers of 1940 and not found today was the announcement of the annual meetings for the Creamery Associa­ tions. Mentioned are the Freeport Creamery Feb. 1, with 300 at their annual meeting, and the Delton Creamery Co-op Feb. 8. h appears that many Barry County residents traveled to Florida or to wanner climates dur­ ing the winter because the paper was full of news about local residents from these places. The first mention of the impeding World War 11 was in the Feb. 15 paper, in a talk given by George Dlooiver, editor of the Battle Creek Moon Journal. The article said, “His impressions were especially interesting because he was over there (in Europe) as a representative of a na­ tional press association and the Masonic Lodge, and so was able to make unusually fine contacts for ascertaining an accurate pic­ ture. He only beat the war home by about 10 days.”. The United States at this point considered the war to be other countries' business, and had not yet entered it. The most historical article in the Feb. 22 issue was the content of a speech made to Rotary about the conditions of war in Europe. The article told of people in Germany not knowing what was going on in their own country, and the preparations being made by England and Holland to protect themselves. The Feb. 22 issue of the Banner also an­ nounced the opportunity “of seeing the popular and much publicized picture. ‘Gone With The Wind’ sometime in March. The same paper told of a fire doing more than $1,500 worth of damage to the R.E. Finnic residence, comer of W. Center and S. Washington. The fire, of unknown origin, burned part of the interior and damaged the contents. Feb. 29, 1940, carried the City Council news. The council was considering the ques­ tion about limited parking on Main Street. According to the article, there were two ways to solve the problem: first, an agreement among all businessmen on Slate and Jefferson streets not to use this space or to permit their employees to use it for parking purposes. The consensus was such an agreement could not be enforced. A second method would be to create various time zones for limiting parking. The objection to this was it would be costly to enforce. Additional bus parking spaces was permit­ ted al the Trio Cafe by reserving the west side of Michigan Street the full length for the use of buses. These were not local buses, but Greyhound buses with connections to Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, and thus on to the rest of the state or nation. The qualifications for city officers were listed according to the then charier of the City of Hastings, which slated: “No person shall be elected or appointed to any office unless he be an elector of the city, and if elected or appointed for a ward, he must be an elector (hereof, and no person shall be elected or appointed to any office in the city, who has been or is a defaulter to the city or to any board of officers thereof, or to any school district, county or other municipal corporation of the state...’* ■ The legal wording was then reduced to common language: “Any elector of the city that is a qualified citizen of Hastings of voting age is eligible for office.” A new store was opened, called the “Bon­ net and Gown Shop” at 104 E. State St. It devoted its merchandise to ladies ready to wear, dresses, coats and millinery, purses, slips, hose, gloves, and handkerchiefs. The owners were Mrs. Mary McCreery and Miss Mary Mance. Rotary honored their past 20 years’ presidents at a special noon luncheon. The following 12 were present: Aben Johnson, Mort Nichols, Will Stebbins, John Woolen, Dick Loppemhein, Charles Potts, Hubert Cook, Kim Sigler, Clyde Wilcox, Car Wespinter, Clarence Crawford. Three past presidents were in Florida: Will Shulters, Joseph McKnighl, and Ab Carveth. Robert Walton was unable to attend. Three past presidents had died: Fred Hill, Harry Hayes, and Jason McElwain. Two of the former presidents, Fred Hill and Kim Sigler, had served as District Governors. Aben Johnson gave a brief review of the 20 years of club accomplishments. He said, “At first the club took as its project crippled children’s work. It held the first county-wide clinic available to Barry County children. The club also took an active part in getting a new depot for Hastings. It staged several minstrel shows for the benefit of Pennock Hospital and other worthy charities.” The dub had grown steadily during the past 20 years, and now had 63 membrs on its roster. Hastings Rotary al one time held the record for consecutive 100 percent meetings and had always ranked well up among the leaders for at least 17 of the 20 yean. Two Barry County fire groups receive grants Grants totaling more than $76,000 to pro­ vide hoses, radios, dry hydrants and other vital equipment for the men and women to work in 96 rural volunteer fire departments, including two in Barry County, have been an­ nounced by Governor James J. Blanchard. The Freeport Fire Department and the Barry County Fire Department each received $1,000 grants to purchase dry hydrants. “The equipment provided through these Rural Community Fire Protection Grants is vital to the volunteers who risk their lives to protect the property of rural landowners and the forests that are enjoyed by all Michigan residents,” Blanchard said. Grants touting $14,132 were issued to 20 fire departments in the Upper Peninsula: 39 grants amounting to $29,675 went to northern Lower Peninsula fire departments: and 37 fire departments in the southern Lower Peninsula received $32,290 in grants. “The RCFP grant program helps rural fire departments in communities with fewer than 10,000 residents purchase basic fee equip­ ment,” said Department of Natural Resources Director David Hales. Since the program began in 1975, hundreds of fire departments have received grants to purchase air packs, hoses, paging devices, pc .. radios and ocher gear to outfit vz' u<eer firefighters. Most of the nearly 8,000 wildfires that burned in Michigan in 1989 were fought by smaller, volunteer fire departments equipped in pan through the federal fends in the RCFP program. For more information on the RCFP grant program, contact Don Johnson at the DNR Forest Management Division, P.O. Box 30028. Lansing. 48909. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed ap­ prox. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa. Ml I NMDaX or Night Shifts Available | e.o.e State of MteNgaa Cooety ef Barry PUBUCATMNi AND NOTICE OF WEAMNG Children loved playing In the snow, but were restricted from sliding down the streets. This photo in 1931 shows Ed Erway playing In front of the old Second Ward School on Bond Street. Lake Odessa News: The final “55 Plus” dinner, sponsored by Lakewood Community Education, will be held Thursday, May 24, at noon in the cafeteria following the program in the auditorium. Elizabeth Kinsey and her students will present the program. Birthdays for the month will be honored. Rescvations may be made by calling the Community Ed office. The community garage sale of the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for June 1. The sale is held on Fourth Avenue. Mark Potter, Chamber president, encourages all local garage sales to be held downtown to register in advance for listing of locations. Other sales than those downtown hopefully will be set for other dates. A recent property transfer is that of Charles and Mary Morrice to Linda and D.A. Swift. The Monrices are now residing at Lake Manor. The V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary will hold Poppy Days May 18 and 19 on Fourth Avenue. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Funds collected are used for veterans and their families in cases of need. Don Mantlo, Mike Misner, Achsah Blochowiak, Rosemary Hickey, Betty Hines and Dale and Lee Geiger of Woodland attend­ ed the County Council of V.F.W. held at Portland Monday night. A surprise party honored Eunice Borden at her home near Augusta Sunday for her birth­ day. Relatives and friends who attended were her husband Wallace, Clayton Haynes of Plainwell, Mildred Shade and Letha Reese of Lake Odessa, Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing, Karolyn Suiter of Clarksville, Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield, Robert and Maxine HiU of Gull Lake and Bob and Shirley Weaver of Augusta. Refreshments included a birthday cake. En route home, Brandon and Pearl with his sister Letha and mother Mildred, made a trip around Hickory Cor­ ners, Gull Lake and area to see the places where Mildred spent her early years. Wilda Haas, James and Achsah Blochowiak attended a banquet at the Lansing Civic Center Saturday evening for retirees of Local 655 of Oldsmobile. Jennifer, daughter of Joe and Carrie Court­ ney, is a patient al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She is being given teste and Xrays to find the cause of her illness. Members of the V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary who attended the district meeting at Howard City Sunday were Dale and Lee Geiger of Woodland, Rosemary Hickey, Helen Haller, Gen Hoppough and Achsah Blochowiak. Election of district officers was held. Graveside services were held Thursday at Woodland Memorial Park for Desiree Lynn, infant daughter of Jodi Wood and Troy Nummer of Lake Odessa. Surviving, besides the parents, are grandparents David and Doria Lancaster of Sunfield, Mickie Baker of Lyons, Craig Brainare of Muir, Keith and Janice Benedict: great-grandparents Hilda West of Lake Odessa, Waocta Bell of Ionia. LaVon and William Brainere of Muir, Lois Benedict of Ionia, and great-great­ grandmother Daisy Hazel of Lake Odessa. Dale and Lee Geiger. Betty Hines, Mary Roush and Achsah Blochowiak attended the Ionia-Montcalm meeting at Greenville Friday evening for the V.F.W. and Auxiliary role in Special Olympics coming in the summer. On Monday evening, Achsah attended the in­ stallation of officers of the Saranac V.F.W. Ralph and Edith McClelland will celebrate their 50th anniversary May 20 at Cunn­ inghams' Acre with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. They resided on a farm on Vedder Road for 40 years, during which time they each were employed by Lakewood school for 10 years. They now live on Middle Lake. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society had 23 present for the May 10 meeting at Lake Manor. A substitute program on Histone Mackinac was enjoyable, and it is hoped that the planned video on the restora­ tion of Michigan’s Capitol will be the actual film in the cassette when it is reordered in a later month. Three directors elected were Gerald Chorlcy, Tom Pickens, Cherisse Preston. The board will meet in June to elect officers. Friends of the Library met May 1 with a record number in attendance to hear reports on the spring luncheon and to make further plans for their bratwurst food booth at Art-hiThe-Park, which this year falls on July 7. This marks one of the rare years when the first Saturday Art event does not overlap the dates of the Lake Odessa Fair. The fair will run June 30 to July 4. The Ionia County Historical Society's an­ nual Home Tour comes May 19 and 20 this year. In addition to the actual tour, there are many other events, including an antique car show, baked goods sale, lunches, raffle, store window displays, including one at Sid's Flower Shop, prepared by the LOAHS. and a quilt show in the court house. One quilt will represent each township. Flyers detailing the history and ownership and a picture of each quilt will be distributed to visitors. Luanne Kaufman Park's quilt made in 1885 will represent Odessa Township. One owned by Joyce Howlett Alderink of Clarksville will represent Campbell Township. In keeping with the Lectionary reading for May 6, the Shepherd theme was marked at Central United Methodist Church, with the choir singing “A Faith Shepherd Is My Lord,” the hymn “The Lord's My Shepherd,” and the children's time featuring a noisy long-legged black lamb from the flock of Phil Shettcrly. The children were really at­ tentive as Phil related some of the sheep owner’s resonsibifity to his sheep and lambs. Naturally, the youngsters all had a chance to pet the visitor. The pastor's sermon followed, with the title "The Shepherd’s Gifts." Mrs. Ed Leak has been in California visiting her daughter, nurse Pamela Leak. Several Lake Odessa grandmothers attend­ ed the kindergarten Mother's Day program at Woodland school Friday afternoon. The youngsters sang songs and enacted two stories for their moms and grandmoms and played shape/color bingo. They have obviously teamed a lot in their first year at school. — NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE 11,1990 Available at the Deltcn Kellogg School Superintendent's Office. 327 North Grove Street. Delton, Michigan- Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date: June 9. 1990, 2:00 p.m. Sally A. Adams Secretary Board of Education WET BASEMENT? GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Serving Michigan Since W? FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Ton Tret 1 800 443 4232 In Grand Rapid* 243 7620 File No. 90-20354-GD In the matter of Jennie Harrington, adult. Social Security Number 372 68-9549. To: Marielo. whose last no-ne and address ore unknown and whose interest may be barred or af­ fected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On Friday, ,une 1. 1990 at 8:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for appointment of o guardian of a legally in­ capacitated person. May 9. 1990 Victor Klatt Barry County Department of Social Service 555 W. Woodlawn Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/17) Ca—ty «f Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceaeed Estate File No. 90-20355-SE Estate of RENA R. BABCOCK. DECEASED. Social Security Number 384-10-2559. TO AIL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: on May 31, 1990 at 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Hon. Donald L. Mar­ tin be appointed personal representative of the estate of Rena R. Babcock, deceased, who lived at 801 East Madison. Hastings. Michigan and who died April 25, 1990; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated July 12. 1989 be admit­ ted to probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 8. 1990 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE B FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 DONALD L. MARTIN BY: Richard J. Hudson Address ol petitioner 1799 Ottawa Trail, Hastings, Ml 49058 May 9. 1990 All members present. Reports of committees presented. Approved motion to place proposals on Primary Ballot to renew Fire and Rood Millage. Motion approved for gravel work in amount of $10,638.00. Approved motion to approve the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan. Approved payment of vouchers in amount of $7,122.68. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (5/17) RN Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: BN'S - ICU 12 HOUB SHIFTS ICU MONITOB TECH. PART-TIME • 12 HOUB SHIFT BN * NEW GRADUATES • MEDICAL/SUBGICAL FULL AND-PABT-TTME « ■ A12 HOUB SHIFTS We offer a ealary coaanMratt with yo«r hackaraaaal along whh aa iaaovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PHOGUAM that includes Medical, Dental, Life, Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability insurances. Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 E.O.E. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St.. Harting,, MI 49058 Phone (616) 945-3451 Pennock Hospital Employee of the Year, 1989-90 THERESE STAHL has been selected by the employees of Pen­ nock Hospital as “Emp oyee of the Year” for 1989-90. Mr. Hamilton. CEO, presented the award to Terry at the Annual Awards Banquet held on Fri­ day. May 11. 1990, at the Middle Villa Inn. Terry began part time with Pennock Hospital as a Nursing Assistant in February. 1964. until sne left in June, 1966. She was later rehired in April. 1968. and has worked full time as a Nursing Assistant since then. As a Nursing Assistant, Terry provides general nursing care on third shift. She carries out basic hygiene care for patients and measures temperature, radial pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. She assists with standing, lif­ ting. and ambulating patients. Included in the duties of a Nursing Assistant are other tasks too numerous to list. Terry was selected for this Award by her peers for many reasons. Terry has been a loyal employee for over 20 years. She seldom misses a day of work and gives 100% at all times. She is kind, considerate, and compass'onate toward her patients. She pays particular attention to the older patients, and always has a soothing word or touch In addition. Terry treats her co workers with respect and understanding. Congratulations. Terry, on your achievement! �Page 6 — Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17. 1990 Eileen M. Sullivan HASTINGS - Eileen M. Sullivan, 89 of 428 S. Broadway, Hastings passed away Saturday, May 12, 1990 at her residence. Dorothy Mae Warner Douglas E. Straube LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy Mac Warner, 86 of 803 5th Ave., Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, May 12, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Warner was bom on July 11, 1903 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Frank and Edna (Arnold) Bippley. She was attended the Bippley Elementary School. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1921. She was married to Walter B. Warner. He preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Warner is survived by three sisters-inlaw, Helen Warner of Florida, Dorothy Warner of Lake Odessa and Edith Bippley of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 15 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Dick Cross officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American heart Association. HASTINGS - Douglas E. Straube, 90, of 4911 S. Broadway, Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 10,1990 at Hillside Manor in Kalamazoo. Mr. Straube was bom on April 20, 1900 in Locata, the son of Ellis and Lottie Straube. He was raised in the Schoolcraft area. He was married to Edith Miller. She preceded him in death April 6, 1989. He was a World War I Army Seargent; one of the electricians on the Douglas Aircraft planes; foreman at the City Service Finery in Louisiana; and owned an electric shop in Schoolcraft where he wired many of the old country school houses. He was well known to all as a great hunter and fisherman. Mr. Straube is survived by three sons and their wives, Robert and Harriet Straube of Swartz Creek, L.G. (Tack) and Cassie Straube of Schoolcraft, and Milford James Straube of Marcell ius; three daughters and their husbands, Maxine and Orson (Oscar) Williams of Payson, Arizona, Reverend Kay Homan of Norfolk, Virginia, and Shirley and William Woods of Oceanside, California. 13 grandchil­ dren, 10 great-grandchildren, and brother, Ceylan Straube of Raytown. Graveside services were held Monday, May 14 at Schoolcraft Cemetery with Rev. Marjorie Warner of Schoolcraft Presbyterian Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangments were made by the Avink Funeral Home, Schoolcraft Gory Todd Winton SPRINGFIELD - Gary Todd Winton, 20, of 4219 W. Dickman Rd., Springfield and former­ ly of Cedar Creek, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 13, 1990. Mr. Winton was bom February 8, 1970, in Battle Creek, the son of Gerald and Gloria (Lapham) Winton. He graduated from DeltonKellogg High School in 1988. He was employed for the past year at Nippondenso USA of Battle Creek. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Mr. Winton is survived by his parents, Gerald and Gloria Winton; a sister, Gina Winton of Dowling; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Jinright of Battle Creek; his paternal grandparents, James C. and Mary L. Winton of Cookville, Tennessee; one aunt, five uncles, and several cousins. Services were held Wednesday, May 16 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Homer G Ranchman HASTINGS - Homer C. Bauchman, 77 of 1663 Wall Lake Road, Hastings passed away early Wednesday, May 16, 1990 at his residence. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 18 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. 04417484 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, PMor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, May 20 - 8:45. Clwcfa School (all ages); 10:00. Holy Communion: 6:00 Voters meeting. Thursday, May 17 - 6:30 Choir School; 7:30 Sr. Choir; 1:00 AA; Friday. May IB - 5.-00 Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday, May 19 - 9:30 Conf. 8; 3:00 Wedding aad Reception; 8:00 NA. Monday. May 21 6 00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday, May 22 - 7.-00 Adventurers. Wettaeaday. May 23 - 1:00-4:00 Organ study; 7: 00 Stephen Support. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daaiel Whalen. Phone 945-3131 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ tian experience makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Wcduip Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ST. Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, May 13 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Service — Teacher Ap­ preciation; 9 50-10:50 Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30, Special Coffee Hour in the Dining Room to honor teachers; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. May 14 7: 30 Session Meeting. Wednesday. May 16 - 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday. Muy 17 - 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rummage Sale in Lesson Sharpe Memorial Hall. Fri­ day. May 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rummage Sale. FIRST BAFRST CHURCH, 309 E; Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship 11.-00 a.m.. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7.-00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am. Kings Kids (CMlden*s Choir). Sunday morning servL-- broadcast WBCH GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davin. Pastor. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth Pastor. Phone 948-4269. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship II a.m.; Junior Church II a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All Fellowship Time 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYC1 (Grade K thru 9th) 6:43 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organizations: Wesleyan Men, Women's Mis­ sionary. second Tuesday. 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Youth Adult Interna­ tional, Adult Fellowship Groups. Young Missionary Workers Band. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF 1674 West Staae Road, Heatings, Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. ate: Rainbows or JJ. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. GOD, HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible." One mite east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady. 945-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 803 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2413 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Man 11:00 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. JACOBS REXAil PHARMACY Complal* Prater ipiion Service HASTINGS SAWKS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hc»1ing» and toko Odette COLEMAN AGENCY U Hutian, Inc. Nashville Area Insurance for your life. Home, lutinett ond Cor ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon WMN FUNERAL HOME Hntfings Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. FLEXFABMCORPMATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS MwntM. P.O.I C. Dowling Area TNE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broodwoy ■ Hailing, COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn BOSLEY PHARMACY "PrascnplionC- DOS. Jeflerton- 945 3429 officiating. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. BanOeld United Methodist Church Hotlingt, Michigan Sunday School................. 9:00 a.m. Church...............................9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook M. — Hotlingt. Michigan V ___________ _______ _ ________ y Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School............... 9:30 a.m. Church............................. 10:30 a.m. Miss Sullivan was born on June 26, 1900 in Barry County, the daughter of Thomas and Emily (Kent) Sullivan. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hastings Schools, graduating in 1918 from Hastings High School. She attended and received her Teachers Certification from American Univer­ sity in 1922 and later obtained her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. Her career included Instructional positions in Flint, Scranton, Pennsylvania and Kalama­ zoo. Following her retirement in 1965 she returned to Hastings and her present address. She later was employed seven years in the busi­ ness office of Pennock Hospital. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Miss Sullivan is survived by a nephew and wife, Thomas and Jeanne Stebbinsof Hastings; grand nephew, P. Grandville Mitchell of St. Charles, Missouri; grand nieces, Ann Fuller of Mahopac, New York and Linda Howell of San Jose, California; eight great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Fred (Myrtle) Stebbins in 1969. Cremation has been conducted. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Burial will be at the Hastings River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. George E. Gum HASTINGS - George E. Clum, 67 of 4777 Barber Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, May 10, 1990 at Bronson Methodist Hopsiul in Kalamazoo. Mr. Cum was born October 3, 1922 in Woodland Township Barry County, the son of Calvin and Lucy (Hunt) Clum. He was raised in Woodland, Lake Odessa and the Freeport areas and attended schools there. He was married to Margaret J. Moffitt, December 25, 1942. He was a United States Veteran of World War II, serving from Decem­ ber 1942 until January 1946. Following his discharge be lived primarily in the Freeport area until moving to his present address in 1979. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 35 years, retiring in 1982. He was a life member of Wayland VJF.W. Post #7581 and Topps Cub MI #338. Mr. Clum is survived by his wife, Margaret; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Kathleen Cum, Calvin and Clara Clum both of Delton, Ronald and Vickie Clum of Freeport; one daughter and son-in-law, Arlina and William Knibbs of Lake Odessa; eight grand­ children; four step-grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clair Clum, two sisters, Flossie Field and Beat­ rice Blough. Full military graveside services were held Monday, May 14 at Ft. Custer National Cemet­ ery in Battle Creek with Reverend Bill Stevens, and Reverend Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial was at Fl Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Herbert R. Vanalstine CLARKSVILLE - Herbert R. VanAlstine, 54 of 8873 Keim Road, Clarskville passed away Saturday, May 12, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. VanAlstine was bom on August 24, 1935 in Big Rapids, the son of William and Phoebe (Thumbser) VanAlstine. He graduated from the Big Rapids Schools. He was married to Rachael Peasley on December 24, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Then married Judith Barber on August 30, 1974 in Clarksville. He was employed at Fisher Body for 33 years, retiring in July 1,1987. He and his wife also owned and operated the VanAlstine Foster Care Home 15% years. He raised and showed quarter horses for the past two years. He was a member of the NARA. Mr. VanAlstine is survived by his wife, Judith; five sons, Joe ofDetroit, Herbert Ray Jr. of Saranac, Roland of Eagle, Patrick of Clarks­ ville and Mark of Saranac; one daughter, Denise VanAlstine at home; five brothers, Harold, Milton, Albert and Kenneth, ail of Big Rapids and Lloyd of Boyne City; two sisters, Hah Willis of St. Johns and Buelah Geroux of Canton, Ohio; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lawrence in 1932 and step daughter, Samantha in 1988. Funeral services were held at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Keith Mclner officiating. Burial was at the Clarksvil­ le Cemetery. Mark V. Goodenough HASTINGS - Mark V. Goodenough, 22 of 4777 Barber Rd., Hastings passed away Tues­ day, May 15, 1990. Mr. Goodenough was born on May 4, 1968 in Hastings, the son ofVem and Judy (Rinnels) Goodenough. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hastings Schools. He was employed presently at Lowell Engi­ neering in Alto where he had worked for the past two months. Previous employemenx was with Hastings Sanitary Service Company. Mr. Goodenough is survived by his mother and step father, Judy and Paul Cassel of Hast­ ings; father, Vem Goodenough of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Brenda) McKelvey of Hastings; a brother, Scott Goodenough of Grand Rapids; five step brothers, David Fry, of Lake Odessa, Rick Goodenough of Freeport, Terry Goodenough and Robert Goodenough, both of Hawaii, Jeff Goodenough of Delton; four step sisters, Bea Jones of Rockford, Gloria Hignite of Kentwood, Sue McClelland of Hast­ ings and Verna Goodenough of Rockford; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday. May 18 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Rutland Township Cemetery. ‘ Memorial contributions may be made to the Mark V. Goodenough Memorial Fund. Delton schools get new roofs New roofs are being installed ahead of schedule at Delton Kellogg High School and portions of the district's elementary and middle schools because of their leaky, poor conditions. The Board of Education Monday accepted the low bid of S207.282 from Sherriff-Goslin Co. of Battle Creek to complete all of the roof repair by Aug. 1. To expedite the re-roofing, the board decided to borrow money from First of Michigan Corp, to pay for the project, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. The bonds will be paid back with the onehalf mill voters approved two years ago for roof work during a five-year period. First of Michigan was the lowest of six bidders at a four-year interest rate of 6.5874 percent. The total cost to borrow the money will be $59,287, McBeth said. As part of the financing, the board accepted the low bid of $300 per year from Michigan National Bank to serve as the bond registrar­ paying agent for the project Essentially, that means the bank will hold onto the bonds, disperse them and "cremate" them when the debt is paid. In another matter, die board gave a vote of confidence to McBeth by extending his contract from June 26, 1991, to June 29, 1993. He has been superintendent for nearly a year, succeeding Dr. John Sanders who resigned to accept another position. Concerning Gov. James Blanchard's "Classroom of Tomorrow" plan, the board decided to allow teachers to apply for state grams for computers for their classrooms, but the board said it will make a "value judgement" about a final commitment to the plan after receiving additional information, McBeth said. The board has only agreed to the plan in principle because of a potential "Catch 22" situation, McBeth said. The original plan calls for the Michigan Legislature to pay for the computers, but if it can't pay, the local school district might get stuck with the bin. "The first year (for the grants) is taken care of by the Legislature, but there is no guarantee of future years. "In spite of that, our plan is to see what our potential liability is,” McBeth said. The risk will be measured against the gain for the student population and other factors, he added. Through the plan, teachers submit grant applications to the state Department of Education, where they are reviewed on an individual basis. After its approval, the local districts have a chance to approve or disapprove. In other business, the board: • Increased the pay for substitute teachers from $45 to $50 per day for the remainder of the 1989-90 school year and to $55 per day for the 1990-91 school year. The compensation was increased to be competitive with other school districts, McBeth said. • Agreed to add Pennfield High School in Battle Creek as the eighth school in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the athletic league to which Delton belongs. The change will become effective for sports schedules during foe 1991-92 school year. • Approved a Summer Recreation Program budget of $16,350, up from last year's $15,764. The school district manages the the five townships of Barry, Hope, Orangeville, Johnstown and Prairieville. Each township contributes to the cost and the Barry Area United Way also makes a contribution. In addition, participants pay a fee to help defray expenses. This year's budget increases are due to inflationary factors, McBeth said. • Denied a grievance by the South Central Unified Bargaining Association-Delton Kellogg Education Association requesting three additional days of compensation for three teachers at the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center. Delton offers community education classes at STIRC, which has a different school year calendar. McBeth said the board denied foe grievance because it believed foe request had no merit The union will decide if it wants to pursue foe matter in arbitration, he said. • Hired Vana Haas as a high school girl’s soccer coach. • Granted a one-ycar leave of absence to Fifth-grade teacher Conda Kane whose husband has accepted a new Job in another pan of foe state. Ana BIRTHS: non Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Murphy of Sepulveda, Calif, are new parents of Adam Christopher, bom March 23. 1990. He was welcomed home by 16-year-oid sister Jeni. Grandparents are foe Herman Holzknechu of Forrest Hills, N.Y. and Larry and Mary Mur­ phy of Hastings. Oreat-great-graadmother. Louise Schleh of Middleville. summer program on a contractual basis for REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week Iru. Ty and Lora (Lee) Swift of Conroe, Texas wishes to announce the birth of their son, Brody James, bom April 16, 1990 at foe Woodlands Hospital. 20** long and weighing 6-1ba., 15-ozs. Born to Timotny and Sandra Olis of Shelbyville, May 8, 1990 al 7:40 p.m. Weighing.' 7-lbs., 8%-ozs. Born to Doug Matteson aad Marcma Sweet of Portland May 12, 1990 al 5:58 a.m. Weighing: 8-lbs., 5-ozs. The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Caff 948*8051 for Advertising Assistance Born to Sarah aad Martin Canfield, May 14,1990at 3:16 a.m.. Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Ryan William, 7-fos., 7-ozs., 19” long. Il’c ■... GIKU Legal Notices STATE OF ttttCMMAN IN TMK ORCUTT COUOT FOR TNE COUNTY OF RAttOY C/A No: 9G158-O4 THOMAS 5. EVHAND ESTATE OF FRANK J. SCHBDT, by and through hta Personal Personal Ropraaantativa, Irone ENart PMnliff LUCILLE McGOLDRfCK, Defendant. Robert I. Byington, (F27621) Attorney for Plaintiff 222 W. Apple Street P.O. Rom 248 Hostings, Michigan 49058 Matthew C. Quinn, (P24116) Co-Counsel for Plaintiff 1(06 W. Eleven Mile Road Royal Oak. Michigan 48067 (313) 399.9703 ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court, held In the City of Hastings, County at Barry, State of Michigan, on: April 10. 1990. PRESENT: Hon. THOMAS f EVELAND. Circuit Judge. On the 10th day of April, 1990, a Complaint to Quiet TWte was filed by the Estate of Frank J. Scheldt, by and through his Personal Represen­ tative. Irene Ehlort, Plaintiff, against Lucille McGoldrick. Defendant. n IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. LuclHe McGoldrick shall answer or take such other action as may bo permitted by law on or before the 1st day of June, 1990. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a judgment of default against such defendant, for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed In this Court. THOMAS S. EVHAND Circuit Court Judge (5/17) (AICnnllN) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JERRI M. CASSADA to PLYMOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.. A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION. Mor­ tgagee. dated October 26, 1908. and recorded on October 26. 1908, in Libor 474, on page 272, BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage Io COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORA­ TION. A NEW YORK CORPORATION by an assign, ment dated October 26, 1908, and recorded on March 27. 1909, in Uber 480. on page 184. 0ARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy thousand she hundred ten and 50/100 Dollars (S70.610.50). including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute In such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 11:00 a.m. on June 14, 1990. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan ond are described as: LOT 68 OF MERLAU'S PINE LAKE PLAT. ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 54. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194SCL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. DATED: Moy 3. 1990 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ft Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee (5/31) Born u Cnri and Amy Piper of Lake Odeua. May 10,1990 ai 2:13 a.m. Weighing 4dba., lOW-oz, > EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. s - featuring s.. . ■ SUNBURST MEMORIALS- WM J. EASTMAN \ 2049 E. Quimby News Briefs Musical series concludes Sunday Hie 1989-90 series of musical con­ certs sponsored by the First United Mcfoodist Church of Hastings will con­ clude Sunday evening with a special festival concert. The program, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., will feature choral music by force area choirs, a brass quartet and organ. The chancel choirs of foe First United Methodist and First Presbyterian Church will be joined by foe concert choir of Hastings High School, under foe direc­ tion of Patti LaJoye. Brass players will be Joe LaJoye and Mike Smith on trumpets and Jack Bender aad Jim Oliver on trombones. Organists will be Rob Stybenki and Joanne Count and pianist will be Judy Hicks. Also conducting foe massed choirs will be Todd Cascarelli, coordinator of foe musical series. The concert is open to foe public. A freewill offering will be accepted to defray costs of foe program. Camp Fire seeks recyclable goods Camp Fire boys and girts will collect recyclable materials Saturday from Hastings residents who live north of Tyden Park to Woodlawn Avenue and west of North Broadway. The youngsters will collect clear glass jars and bodies foal have been rinsed; tin cans, rinsed, both ends cut out and flat­ tened; white milk jugs, rinsed and flat­ tened; aluminium, flattened; and newspapers. It is asked that all items be separated in paper bags and that they be left at the curbs by 9 a.m. Saturday. Milk jugs, aluminum and (in cans will be taken to Hastings Sanitary Landfill for recycling. Newspapers wilt be drop­ ped off at the Boy Scout drop-off box and clear glass will be taken to the glass recycling center in Charlotte. (616) 045-3541 /A Delton Library fund-raisere set A variety of fund-raising activities are bring planned in foe Dehon area on behalf of a new Delton District Library building. The library serves Barry, Hope, Orangeville and Prairieville townships. A committoe was organized last year and foe site of the fature building has been selected, at 145 Orchard St. bet­ ween Withams Funeral Home and foe Barry Township Hall. Joan Leslie, chair of foe fund-raising committee, said the current library on M-43 is filled to capacity and lacks ade­ quate restrooms. There is no room for expansion. She said foal other reasons for having foe new building include belter parking facilities and having a handicapped accessibie library. Corvettes to visit Charlton Park A Corvette Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday will open foe 1990 special event season al historic vnai in mi rarx. Visitors may view more than 100 of the classic can, listen to music and vote for their favorites. A “Peoples’ Choice” trophy will be awarded to foe most ad­ mired Corvette. An open swap meet will feature Cor­ vette pmts, auto parts, arts and crafts and a flea market. Trophies will be awarded to Corvettes in six classes and entrants will be able to vote for the “Best of Show." Awards also will be given for club participation and long distance. Admission is $3 for adults and 50 cents for children. Proceeds will go to Spina Bifida. ‘Classic Car* event planned Examples of sedans and limousines will be on display ai foe second annual Classic Car Club Museum Concourse and Auction Friday, Saturday and Sun­ day at the Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Comers Road. The weekend's events will feature a collector car auction, a corral with cars for sale, an automotive art exhibit, a swap meet and a banquet. The auction will run from I to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur­ day. The concourse, an exhibition of cars built to be chauffeur-driven, will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and children under 12 are free. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17 1990 — Page 7 Social •• Open house to honor Ferris State graduates McCrumb-Malone announce engagement Lanes to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lane will celebrate their 50th anniversary this month. Wilbur Lane and Wilma Kabbe were mar­ ried May 29, 1940, in Kalamazoo, at the home of her parents. Wilma was employed at Upjohn in the sales department until her marriage and Wilbur was employed by Oarage Fan Co., in the office for 40 years until his retirement in 1974. They then moved from Kalamazoo to the Delton area, where they now reside al 1809 W. Pifer Road. Their three children are Phyllis and LeRoy VanMaanen of Vicksburg, Carolyn and Gary Case of Hastings and Ronald and Jane Lane of Cincinnati, Ohio. Their family also inchides 10 grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren. The Lanes will celebrate with a family din­ ner on Sunday, May 27. J Reiser-Matthews exchange wedding vows Mr. and Mrs. Al McCramb of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Rebecca Sue (Becky) of Grandville, to Dennis Malone of Walker, son of Mr and Mrs. Dan Malone of Rockford. Becky and Dennis will be repeating their natniage vows on Sept. 8, 1990. Edith Jones to observe her 100th birthday Jackiewiczs to observe 25th anniverary Edith A. Jones will observe her 100th birth­ day May 18. She was bom in Blanchard, Mich., and liv­ ed most of her life in Nashville. She lived from 1981 to 1989 in Delton with her granddaughter. Mrs. Jones has been at Tendercare in Hastings (formerly Provincial House) since December 1989. Her family will be on hand to celebrate her birthday with her. Joseph (Ben) and Ruin Jackiewicz of Caledonia are celebrating their 25th weddinq anniversary. ' An open house will be given in their honor by Ed and Shari Harmon and Diane Harmon on Sunday. May 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 214 W. Main St. in Caledonia. Maria Reiser and Timothy Matthews ex­ changed wedding vows March 3 during a candelight ceremony at First Reformed Church in GrandviUe. The Rev. Dale Matthews, uncle of the groom, performed the service. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiser of Woodland and Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Matthews of Grandville. Lori Reiser served as her sister's maid of honor. Beth Matthews, the groom's sister, and Tricia Michael, friend of the bride, were Dave Hooker served as best man and groomsmen were Jamie Shields and Scott Morgan, all friends of the groom. Ushers were Tom Reiser and Mike Buikema, brother of the bride and cousin of the groom, respectively. Flower girls were Megan Shellenbarger and Abbie Matthews, cousins of the couple. Shari Hershberger of Woodland was soloist. Tim and Kathy Warren, bride's sister and brother-in-law served as master and mistress of ceremony during the dinner recep­ tion, which followed at Gerribie’s in GrandviUe. The couple isnowresiding in Hudsonville. CENTRAL REGISTRATION CLERK • PART-TIME • Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, Michigan, has several openings available for part-time Central Registration Clerks. This is a new department, and the individuals chosen for these positions will be responsible for duties involving patient registration and reception, and will also include working every other weekend. Candidates must have a high school diploma, good typing skills, a professional telephone manner, good organizational skills, and must enjoy working with the public. Computer, general office experience, and medical terminology would be a plus. Please send resume or application to: Etts-DeWitt announce wedding engagement Dahlman-Dennie announce engagement Human Resource Department Floyd and Carol Etts of Delton are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Terri, to Steve DeWitt, son of Sharon DeWin of Hastings and Ralph DeWitt of Wichita Falls, Texas. The wedding dale is set for June 16. Dr. and Mrs. Albert Dahlman of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ann, io Donald Lee Dennie, son of Joyce Dennie and Harold and Ada Dennie of Lake Odessa. A July wedding is being planned. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (E.O.E.) MAY IS HELP WANTED SAUTE ►TITHE the great a^nteticaM Cuatont. Serve it aoort— • 5 Commissioned Salespeople HNMCEBS Serve it ofte*- • Data Entry • C.M.M. Operators Meehan-Zumbaugh announce engagement Jerome and Doria Meehan of Nashville an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Lorena Lynn, to Michael Brice Zumbeugh of Lansing. He is the son of Frank and Sherry Zumbeugh of Grand Ledge. The bride-elect is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School and works at Gaffey and Associates in inventory management/customer service. The prospective bridegroom is a 1984 graduate of Grand Ledge High School and a 1986 graduate of Davenport College. He works for Quality Dairy Food Stores as an ac­ counting manager. A Sept. 8 wedding dale has been set. Jaynes, and Karen Bergman. Arnie Kahkonen was best man for his brother, and groomsmen were Eric Holladay. Tim Bach. Paul Marderosian, and Craig Matthews. The couple now resides in Farmington Hills. Mich. Hesse Sspfert 0»r Speesers listed telew! • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator Carlson-Hunt announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carlson of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunt of Jackson, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Barbara Lynne Carlson and Douglas G. Hunt The bride-elect is a graduate of Alma Col­ lege and is a senior accountant at Lucas In­ dustries Inc. in Troy. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Jackson Community College and is a CAD Design Draftsman at Brood, Voght, and Con­ ant Inc. in River Rouge. A. September wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wineland of Pine Lake will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. Phil Wineland and Jean Johnson were mar­ ried in Munising, Mich., on April 3, 1965. They have two daughters, Julie and Christine, who are hosting the open bouse. Mr. Wineland is a cabinetnuking instructor at Stale Technical Institute and Mrs. Wineland is a secretary at Delton Kellogg School. Friends are invited to share in this celebra­ tion. No gifts, please. Paula Lynn Atkinson and Eric Walter Kahkonen were united in marriage on Dec. 30. 1989, at Franklin Community Church in Franklin, Mich. Parents of the bride and groom arc James and Mary Atkinson of Hastings and Elden and Marianne Kahkonen of Farmington Hills. Co-maids of honor were Amy Atkinson, sister of the bride, and Nancy Conway. Bridesmaids were Lori Teuncssen, Lorric Beeftttvupou tut! • Mig Welders NEWS of ...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! BERGY BROTHERS ELEVATOR COMPANY 11550 Depot-S.E. Alto 868-6030 - 868-6049 • General Factory Labor • Delivery Drivers • Electricians MOWER SERVICE • Receptionist Call Kpto al... 9SS-M— Oat of Town Call l-HA-SH-ltM WISE MURCO. INC. COMPLIMENTS OF: MURCO, INC. "A Great Name In Beef 11 11th St. - Plainwell boblen2 • Bartenders i I Simplicity Lawn &. Garden Equipment Torro - Green Machine 254 Katherine 965-1205-BatUeCreek 129 E. State St.. P.O. Box 126 w:r.elands to observe 25th anniversary Atkinson-Kahkonen exchange wedding vows In honor of their graduation of Ferris Slate University, Fred (Fritz) Bowerman Jr. and Martha (Walion) Bowerman and their three children Sadie. Joshua and Tucker will have an open house Sunday. May 20. from 2 to 5 p.m. at Riverbend Hall. 533 W. Slate St.. Hastings. Martha, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Walton, graduates with distinction and will receive a bachelor’s degree in social work. Fritz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bower­ man, graduates with high distinction and will receive a bachelor's degree in criminal/juvenilc justice. TOUR AREA PURINA CHOW DEALER" MAC’S FEED INCORPORATED (616) 793-7922— Middleville, MI 49333 ■ FREEPORT ELEVATOR 765-8421 | 223 Division St. ■ Freeport. MI QUALITY SNACKS Hastings, MI 49058 Distributor for Eagle Snacks 923 E. Michigan 968-9758 Battle Creek KEENAN* SAAB HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Protect Address: Middle School, High School and Maintenance Shop re-roofing Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Sealed proposals for partial re-roofing of Middle School, High School and Maintenance Shop will be received at the office of the WBDC Group, 50 Monroe Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, until 3:00 p.m., May 21,1990. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System to be conducted at 7:30 p.m., May 21,1990, in the vocal music room of the Hastings Middle School. Building Documents may be obtained at Office of the WBDC Group, 50 Monroe Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 upon deposit of $30.00 per set. Deposits will be refunded only if Bidding Documents are returned within 10 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition, and if quotation was submitted. In all cases, Bidding Documents remain properly of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw bid within 30 days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or Certified Check), made payable to the Hastings Area School System. Bond shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, successlul bidders) shall be required to furnish 100% Labor and Material Bond and 100% Performance Bond. Bidding Documents will be on file on Dodge/SCAN microfilm at F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Grand Rapids. Lansing, and Kalamazoo. The Hastings Area School System reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or to reject any and all bids. 241-5623 * 3340 S. Division K&MMEATS Outren Slaughtering a. PraccMbv Cut-Wrapped -Fraam 1/4 Bi. 1/2 BeefSc Porte Mon-Wed-Fri FELPAUSCH FOOD CENTER 852-9152 623-2389 - N. Grace - Delton 945-2474 -127 S. Michigan Awe. - Hastings 6 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Forest Middleton - Owner Prototypes - Tools - Dies - Fixtures Wire EDM 795-3646 611 Bowens Mill Road - Middleville COLEMAN AGENCY Auto ■ Home - Life &. Health Insurance 945-3412 203 S Michigan, Hastings HECKER AGENCY 543-7130 - 800 W. Lawrence - Charlotte A-l AUTO GLASS A UPHOLSTERING Residential Glatt - Window Tinting Auto Cuttom Graphics Upholstery Vinyl Tops ■ Sun Roofs Commercial - Residential 968-5170 -180 S. Kendall - Battle Creek ESyffi' A-l CAP CITY Running Boards - Bed Liners - Truch Accessories 962-7218 • 21 Gram Trunk St. • Dickman TSC FARM - HOME STORE Make TSC Your Farm Homo - Auto Headquarters 968-3513 - 487 E. Main - Battle Creek �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17, 1990 Bisexual fears he has AIDS NovyBreast Cancer HasVirtually Nowhere TbHide. The best weapon against breast cancer is early detection. And that's why a mammogram is so important. It “secs" breast cancer before there’s a lump, when the cure rates are near 100%. That could save your life; it might even save your breast Although not perfect, a mammogram is still the most efctive weapon against breast cancer. And if you're over 35. it's essential you have one. Because all breast cancer needs is a place to hide. Have A Mammogram. GivetourselfThe Chance OfA Lifetime. Make an appointment in May during PENNOCK HOSPITAL’S BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM Call... 948-3108, X-Ray Dep. Ext. 108 for an appointment and further information. • Personal • Professional • Progressive MORE FOR LESS FORD RANGER XLT More customer satisfaction because it's the best built American truck? Dear Ana Landers: As I write this letter, I am »o frightened I can barely type. What am 1 worried about? AIDS. I am bisexual. A year ago. I had un­ protected sex twice with a man who is gay. He is the only man I have ever been with, but I am aware that he has had many partners. Six weeks after our last encounter. I ex­ perienced extreme fatigue, flu-like symptoms and a rash that lasted for several weeks. Knowing that these were the symptoms of AIDS, 1 went for a test. It turned out negative. I was told that the test was 99 percent accurate after three months, but in order to have total peace of mind, I went for a second test 90 days later. That, too, was negative. After the second test, I decided 1 was safe and married a wonderful woman. We are ex­ tremely happy, and she has no idea that I am bisexual. I recently learned of studies that show some cases of AIDS were not detected for longer than six months after exposure. Now I am scared to death that I may indeed have the virus, and what is worse. I may have passed ft on to my wife. Please check with your experts, and tell me what they say about this. No city or slate, please. Just — Terrified and Anxious. Dear Terrified: 1 contacted Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, one of the world's foremost authorities on AIDS. This is what he said: Your correspondent, having had homosex­ ual sex, has put himself in the high risk category. But the fact that be had a negative antibody test for HIV three months after the first encounter and then again three months later puts him in a category of 95 percent safe. I am a little concerned, however, about the symptoms be described six weeks after the last encounter. There is one more thing he can do. Get a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis to determine if he has a latent infection that is not inducing antibodies. This is Ann talking: Even though this language may be too clinical for you to understand, your doctor will understand. Fauci further recommended that you tell your wife of your history and ask her to get tested. He also suggested that you practice safe sex. Victim *MM herself Dear Ann l.nadrrr: I know I'm awfully late with this, but please tell "Cincinnati Jit­ ters" to run from her fiance as fast as she can. I know that type. I married the same kind. This is what her life will be like if she marries him. Everything she does will make him angry. He will draw her into arguments so he can "win." She will say anything to avoid an­ tagonizing him, because he becomes so punitive. She will end up saying, "1 don’t know" or “I don’t care" to every question. Her life will be bell. She will stop seeing her friends and family, because he will pick fights with everyone and ruin every evening. If she shows any joy or pleasure, he will find a way to punish her, so she learns to be passive and neutral. If she ex­ presses any negative feelings, he will tell her she is "crazy,v "paranoid" and "neurotic." Ann, I saw myself in that woman’s letter, and I pray to heaven that she sees herself in mine. Warn her, please. — Stan and Stripes. Dear S and S: You did, and I thank you. fidencc and courage through the rapidly changing maze of lifestyles that has left some of us reeling. Her new book will tell you: The latest protocol for live-in relationships. What to do when the problems that surface in second and third marriages get too hot to handle. How to deal with adult children who want to move back home just when you were beginn­ ing to love being alone. The best ways for women to ask men for dates, something that our mothers never taught us. The new etiquette for women and men traveling together on business. How to handle divorce — from breaking the news to your friends and family to starting a new life while his or your children create all sorts of unexpected complications. What to do when your teenager is involved with drugs. How to raise the issue of safe sex with that new someone in your life. The ’90s code of behavior at work that can make or break a career. What to do when your ex-husband and his new wife remain in your social orbit. How to make things right when you’ve done something wrong, plus hundreds of situations that did not exist before women liberated themselves. How to execute (he traditional rites and passages of life that have changed dramatical­ ly in the last 20 yean — weddings, stepfamily etiquette, religious ceremonies, births, funerals, entertaining and gift-giving. How to handle thorny issues — blended families, aged parents who live with adult children, interfaith marriages and much more. The author of this 623-page book is a rare combination of class and smarts. She has pro­ vided practical, common-sense answers to dozens of questions we never had to ask before. The times are schangin’ Dor Am Laadm: If anyone has the slightest doubt that we are living in a totally different world today. I challenge them to browse through the natiooery store on the comer and check out the card section. I did it last week and found beautiful cards for all oc­ casion with the following messages: Best Wishes to My Dear Mother and Her Husband. Greetings to My Wonderful Stepson. Many Happy Returns Io Dad and His New Wife. Holiday Wishes to My Former Grand­ parent,. I divorced your grandson, not you. Congnolation on a Great Divorce! HrW Anmvenary to My Former In-Laws Who are Soil in My Heart Best Withes io My Former Husband on His Btnhday. SswSteertF°Brth 10 My k”-’" CoagrMiiatton, on Your Marriage. This °°® is sure to work. The third time is always a charm b Sher Ams Landen column you dipped y*en ago yellow with ape? For a copy of her em frequently requeued poemi and euays. rend a letfaddreued, long, tnuiness-sizr emehre and a chert or money order for td.es Mis indudei poaiage andhrmdUng) to: Gena, do Awn Lemden, F.O. Box 11562. Chicago. IU. 6061141562. (In Canada. lend $3.97.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATEINC. Dr. Daniel Gole holds ‘pain’ seminar in Hastings Welcome ’New Manners* Dear Readers: Once again, Letitia Baldrigc, the foremost Maven on Manners, has come to the rescue to guide us with con- LESS FORMORE The name of the book: Letitia Baldridge’s Complete Guide to the New Manners for the ’90s. Publisher: R.A. Rawson. It’s in your bookstore and a bargain at $24.95 (In Canada, $34.95.) Dr. Danisl ft Gold Dr. Daniel R. Gole, a dentist, director of the West Michigan Head, Neck and Facial Pain Center, held a National Advanced Pain Seminar in Hastings April 28 and 29 ai his of­ fice on Woodlawn Avenue. Dentists from around the country attended to gain new knowledge about Gote’s research in pain management for facial pain, headaches, myofascial pain, temporoman­ dibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), chronic unresolved pain, and the biomechanics in the head and neck area. It was a hands-on par­ ticipation seminar, which emphasized the den­ tist's rote as an active participant in the pain maaagetnL« health team. Pattidpaats teamed about how to diagnose aad evaluate pain patients, how to perform a aatede rw—iaetina aad know what the iafornatioa meaat, how the oral comptex relates lo pain pattern throughout the body, aad how to teabitae the orctarinn (teeth) with a biologic approach individualized to each patient. Dr. Gote’s approach is aimpie, killing pain wiihout prescription. He said there is usually a physical reaaoa for most chronic pain pro­ btea. not juot at focuuag oa symptomatic relief with medication. The technique is based oa anatomy, physiology, biomechanics of the bead and neck region and occlusion. Dratiats cane from Arizona, Oklahoma, Maryland, Iowa, Texas and Michigan. Many at there dentia^ are already actively treating pain patients, but they wanted to enhance their own tliagnrotir and treatmeat skills for the patiens in lheir practices, Gote said. They inter­ viewed several pteirati Dr. Gole had treated and invited them to sit ia on a panel discussion of their initial problems, types of treatment they had sought, the results of treatment pro­ vided by this pain center, and the effects of pah on their own lives and their families. The attending dentists said they felt the seminar was an excellent presentation of very complicated concepts. 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(616) 891-9233 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 17, 1990 Legal Notice ANMBAL CONTROL COUNTY 08 BAMtY An ordinance relating to and providing for animal Control within the boundaries of Barry County; pur­ pose of ordinance; definitions; County Animol Control Officer, his duties, authority, respon­ sibilities and removal from office: licensing ond vaccination of dogs; confinement of dogs ond other animal* under certain circumstances; County animol shelter and impoundment of dogs and other animals ond redemption of dogs impounded; killing of animals ond procedure for complaint* to court on Animal Control Ordinance and statute violations ond enumeration of violation*, and punishments therefor* and cost assessments; non­ limitation of common low liability of dog damoge; facie evidence ol ownership or non-owner»hip ond issuance or non-issuance of licenses; collection, disbursements ond accounting for foes ond visions for violation af ordinance and severability of clous*. THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN DO ORDAIN: ARTICLE I PURPOSE Deeming it advisable In th* interest of protec­ ting th* publk health, safety, convenience ond welfare and to provide for the orderly and uniform administration of th* dog Ikenslng provision* of th* State of Michigan and in particular Act 339 of the Publk Acts of 1919. a* amended. b*ing Sec­ tions 287.261-287.292 of th* compiled laws of 1948 (M4.A. Section 12.511-12.543). and to create the position of Animal Control Officer and define his duties, authority and responsibilities, and to regulate and control th* conduct, keeping and car* of dogs and certain other animals, livestock while kept in th* Animal Shelter, or the Animal Control Officer, his deputies or assistant*, may. at the expiration of said seven (7) day period, dispose of sold dog or any other ancmal as approv­ ed by th* Board of Commissioners. Such regula­ tions regarding the sole of animals frm the Animol Shelter and boarding and other charges shall be placed in a conspicuous ploc* at the Animal Shelter. The bodies of all animals destroyed at th* Animol Shelter or elsewhere in the County shall be disposed of by th* Animol Control Officer, his depuli** or assistant*, in a manner approved by the Barry-Eaton County Health Department, il th* animal ho* a collor. license or other evidence of ownership, th* Animal Control Officer, hi* deputies or assistant*, shall notify th* owner in writing and disposition of th* animal shall not be inode within seven (7) day* from th* date of mail­ ing th* nolle*. Th* Animal Control Officer, his deputies or assistants shall be required to main­ tain a record on eoch identifiable animal acquired, indicating a bosk description of th* animal, th* quent disposition. This section do** not apply to animals whose owners request It* Immediate disposal or release. (d) The Animal Control Officer shall promptly in­ vestigate oil animol bite co*** involving human exposure and shall search out and attempt to discover th* animal involved ond shall either im­ pound or quarantine it for examination for disease (•) The Animal Control Officer shall assume th* duties. (provided in Section 316 of Ad 339 al th* Public Act* of 1919, being Sodions 287.276 of th* compiled low* of 1948 (M.S-A. Section 12.525) as amended, to determine and beat* oil unlicensed hereby adopt th* following Ordinance; under Act 156 of th* Publk Acts ol 1851 as amended (MSA 5.331): ARTICLE H DEFINITIONS For the purpose ol this Ordinance, th* following terms shall hav* th* meaning* respectively ’animal' as used in this Ordinance shall include birds, fish, mammals, and reputes. (b) LIVESTOCK moans hors**, stallions, caffs. bullocks, steers, heifers, cows, calves, mules, jacks, jennets, burrows, goats, kids, swine, ond fur bearing animals being raised in captivity. (c) POULTRY means all domestk fowl, ornamen­ tal birds ond game birds possessed or being reared under authority of o breeder's Ikons* pur­ suant to Act 191 ol the Publk Acts of 1929, os amended, being Sections 317.71 to 317.84 of lhe compiled lows of 1948. (M.S.A. Sections 13,1271-13.1284). (d) PEACE OFFICER. POLICE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEANS any person Mkhigon, or by any city, villas*, county, or gome, fish ond forest fire wardens, and members of th* state polk* and conservation officers. (e) ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER means any per­ son employed by or designated by th* County for th* purpose of enforcing this Ordinance or slot* statute* pertaining to dog* or other animals a* ty to act in th* Animal Control Division. (I) OWNER. Th* term "owner" ond "persons Ing a right of property in th* animal, on authorized by him for a period of five (5) days or more. (g) PERSON. Th* word "person” shall include state ond local offklale or employees, individuals. (h) KENNEL. Th* term "kennel" shall moan any (I) RABIES SUSPECT ANIMAl. Th* term "rabies suspect animal” shall moan any animal whkh has bitten a human, or any animal whkh has been in contort with or been bitten by a rabid animal or ony animol whkh shows symptoms suggestive of statutes of th* State. (I) Th* Animol Control Officer, hb deputies or n*l. a Ikons* for which ha* been issued by th* Treasurer pursuant to this Ordinance and th* statues of the state, and shall hav* th* duty to susbt which ar* unhealthy or inhumane to th* animals kept therein pending correction of such conditions, and further, shall hav* th* duty to revoke said Ikons* if such conditions ar* not cor­ rected within ten (10) day*. (g) Th* Animal Control Offker shall hav* th* other animals, livestock or poultry, and may pro­ read to III* a complaint before a district court or other appropriate court* within th* county as hereinafter provided. (h) Th* Animal Control Officer shall hav* such other duties relating to enforcement of this Or­ dinance os the Boord of Commissioners may from Section 4. ft shall be the further duty of th* Animal Control Officer to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and th* statutes of th* stat* per­ thereof. Section 5. All susupensions and/or revocation* of license* and all seizures of animal* as provided for herein, shall be in accordance with such rules by th* Board of Commissioners. Section 6. Th* Animal Control Offker may be removed from office for good cause shown after a Board of Commissioners. Section 7. All fee* ond monte* collected by the Animal Control Officer, hb deputtee or assistants Treasurer’s accounting system. ARTICLE IV LICENSING AND VACCINATION Section 1. H shod be unlawful for any person to all time* wear a collor with a tag approved by the Director of the Michigan Department of Agrkuhure. attached, a* hereinafter provided, ex­ cept when engaged in lawful hunting accompanied by It* owner; or for any person except the owner, to remove th* collar and/or license fog from a (j) POUNOMASTER: CHNF. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES: DOG WARDEN: DOG CATCHER: The term "Foundmaster,” "Chief. Animal Control Sersynonymous with "Animol Control Officer” ond shod include the deputies of such person. (k) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS shall mean th* shall mean the Barry County Treasurer. COUNTY shall mean the County of Barry. (l) DAY shall mean working days ond shall in­ duct* Saturdays. Sundays, or legal holidays. (m) SHElTHt shall mean the Bany County Animal Shelter. ARTICLE III ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER DUTIES. AUTHORITY ANO RESPONSIBILITIES Section I. An Animal Control Offker shall be ap­ pointed by th* Barry County Board of Commis­ sioner* and shall serve as the Supervisor of the Animol Shelter. Said person shall serve at tr pleasure of the Board of Commissioner* for *«■ - .i term os they designate ond as provided by ■ w. Section 2. In lieu of oil fees and other remunera­ tion under the statutes of this state, the Animal Control Offker, his deputies ond assistant*, ex­ lion or motion of the Board of Commissioner*. Section 3. The Animol Control Officer shall fulfill th* following duties: (a) Th* Animal Control Officer shall promptly seize, take up and ploc* in th* County Animol Shelter, or suitable other location, all dogs, animals, livestock or poultry found running at large or being kept or harbored any ploc* within the County contrary to the provisions of this Or­ dinance or th* statutes of the state, and shall furto be impounded any animal which is running at largo or arty rabies suspect animal. (b) The Animal Control Officer shall be properly deputized a* a peace or polk* officer for the pur­ pos* of this Ordinance ond shall be legally authorized to hove the power and it shall be his duty to issue appearance tickets, citations, or sum­ mons to those persons owning, keeping or harbor­ ing dogs, or other animals, contrary to th* provi•ions of this Ordinance. (c) It shall be the duty of the Animol Control Of­ ficer. his deputies or assistants, to destroy in a humane monnor all impounded dogs or other animals which ore not efeimed and released within seven (7) days, or by limits set by state law, after being Impounded; provided, however, if in their judgement said dog or other animal is valuable or otherwise desirable for keeping, the Animal Con­ trol Officer, his deputies or assistants, may release said dog or other animal in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the operation of th* Animal Shelter to any person who will keep said animal in accordance with provi­ sions of this Ordinance and th* statutes of the state, including compliance with licensing and vac­ cination requirements, and/or such reasonable rules and regulations os ar* promulgated and sot forth from time to time by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, upon payment of lhe proper < barge for the core ond treatment of said animal except as provided in Section* 7 and 8 of this Arti­ cle, shall apply to th* county, township or city resides for a Ikeme for each dog owned or kept by oge, color and markings of such dog. Such appHcatkxi for a Ikon** shall bo accompanied by proof of vaccination for ruble* by a certificate of vaccina- i jn for rabies, with a vaccine ticeneed by the U.S. credited veterinarian; th* expl rertifkote of vaccination shall i Section 3. No dog shall be exempt from th* rabies voccln* requirements as herein s*t forth unless a registered veterinarian af th* State of Michigan certifies, in writing, that such rabies vac­ cine would b* detrimental to the health of such Section 4. Th* (icons* fees for oil dog* in occorresolution of the Ba..ry County Board of Commis­ sioners from time to time in accord with state statutes. v oived. (b) Th* Ikons* fee for ony dog which ha* not been obtained by March 1. shod be considered delinquent ond such license fee throughout the balance of each year shall be in accordance with a fee schedule as adopted by the Board of Commis­ sioners from time to time. (c) Current dog Ikons** issued by other counties within Michigan, ond ony other governmental agency, shall be honored in Barry County until the following March I. Section 5. No license or license tog issued for one dog shall be transferable to another dog. Whenever th* ownership or possession of any dog Is permanently transferred from one person to another within th* some county, th* license of such dog may be likewise transferred upon proper notice in writing by the last registered owner, given to the Treasurer who shall note such transfer upon his records. This Ordinance does not require th* procurement af a new license or the transfer of a license o I ready secured, where the possession of o dog is temporarily transferred for the purpose of boarding, hunting game, breeding, trial or show. Section 6. If th* dog license tag is lost, it shall be replaced by the Treasurer, upon application by the owner of dog. and upon production of such license and a sworn statement of th* fact regarding lhe loss of such tag. The cost of said replacement shall be determined by on appropriate motion or resolu­ tion of lhe Board of Commissioner*. Section 7. A person who owns or harbors □ dog in the County shall produce proof ol a valid dog license upon request of any person who is authorized to enforce this ordinance. Section 8. Any person who owns, operates, or keeps a kennel may in lieu of individual licenses required under this Ordinance, and under the laws of lhe State of Michigan, apply on or before June I of eoch ond every yoor to the Treasurer for a ken­ nel license entitling him to own. keep, or operate such kennels in accordance with the applicable laws of the state and this Ordinance. Section 9. (a) Any person who. at any one time, owns three (3) or more dogs, except a duly licens­ ed pet shop, at any single location wilhin the boun­ daries of Barry County, may. on or before June 1 of the year following such ownership, obtain o ken­ nel license from the Treasurer if the person qualifies under Act 339. Public Acts of 1919. os amended. This section shall not apply to a litter of puppies when with the mother of such, so long as •aid dogs are less than six (6) months of age. Failure to obtain such kennel license shall be punished as sot forth in the penalty provision of this Ordinance. (b) All new kennels must be inspected and ap­ proved by the Animal Control Officer. Each new request for a kennel license shall be accompanied by a written statement of approval directed to tho Animal Control Offker. from the Zoning Board of the village, township or city in which lhe kennel shall be located, or. if no such Board exists, by the County Planning Director. (c) All kennels shall be inspected and approval given in writing annually on or before June 1 of damage such claimant has sustained together with his necessary and proper costs incurred. Provided, that where the claim filed with the County Board of Commissioners appears from the report filed to be illegal or unjust, the said County Board of Commis­ sioners may make an investigation of the case and moke its award accordingly. No payment shall be made for any item which hos already b jen paid by the owner of the dog or dogs doing injury. Any payment mad* shall not exceed the amount allow­ ed by the County Board of Commissioners. ARTICLE IX ENUMERATION OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS AND PROCEDURES Section 1. It shall be unlawful for: (a) Any dog of any oge licensed or unlicensed, wearing a collor or not wearing a collar, to run at large or to go beyond the premise* of its owner unless held properly in leash; provided. however, that working dog* such o* leader dogs, guard dog*, farm dog*, hunting dog* ond other such dog* which ar* actively engaged in activities for which such dogs are trained need not be leashed when under th* reasonable control of it* owner. (b) Any dog of any age. licensed or unlicensed, wearing a collar or not wearing a collar, except a leader dog accompanied by its owner, to be within th* confines of any public pork when such park, by appropriate designation at its entrance, prohibit* dogs. (c) Any dog at any time licensed or unlicensed to destroy property, real or personal, or to trespass in a damaging way on property of persons other than the owner. (d) Any dog or other animal at any time, licens­ ed or unlicensed, le attack or bit* a person. (e) Any dog to show vicious habits and molest (d) Kennel (kens* fees shall be as adopted by passers-by when such persons are lawfully on the the Boord ol Commissioner* by resolution from public highway or right-of-way. (•) With each kennel license shall be issued a (f) Any person to own or harbor any dog whkh number of tog* equal to the number of dogs by loud, frequent or habitual barking, yelping, or bowing shall cause annoyance to th* people af th* authorized to be kept in the kennel. All tog* shall bear the name of the County issuing it. the number neighborhood. (g) Any livestock or poultry to run al large unac­ of kennel license. companied by its owner upon the premises of (f) Th* Ikons* of the kennel shall, at all times, another or upon any public street, lane, alley or keep on* of such log* attached to the collar of other public ground In the County unless otherwise eoch dog four (4) months old or older kept by him specifically allowed. under a kennel Ikons*. No dog bearing a kennel (h) Any person to remove a collor or log from tog shall be permitted to stray or be taken anywhere outside of the limits ol th* kennel. This any dog or other animol without the permission of subsection does not prohibit the taking of dogs having kennel Ikons* outside lhe limit of th* ken­ animal out of on enclosur■ or off th* property of Its nel temporarily ond in leash, nor does it prohibit other animol while held or led by any person or porarlly for the purpose of hunting, breeding, trial while on th* property of it* owner. or show. unlicensed, or other animal In th* County of Barry. ARTICLE VI (j) Any person to cruelly hurt or mistreat any dog ANIMAL SHELTER AND IMPOUNDMENT or other animal whether by intent to so hurt or Section I. All dogs found running at large shall b* seized by the Animal Control Officer, his mistreat, or by neglect or negligence in the car* of deputies or assistants, or other peace officers, and such animol. Section 2. In th* event ol any such violations or Impounded for a period of not less than seven (7) the violation of any other provision of his Or­ days, and may thereafter be sold or disposed of in a human* manner if not claimed by their owners. dinance or the laws of the state, th* Animal Con­ Section 2. When dog* ar* found running at large trol Officer, hit deputies or assistants, or other and their ownership is known to the Animal Con­ peace officer* may issue on appearance ticket, trol Officer, hi* deputies or assistants, or other citation or summon*. (Pursuant to 1968 P.A. 147, being MCLA Section 764.9 (a) — (b). MSA Section peace officers. »uch dog need not be impounded, but the Animal Control Officer, his deputies or assistants, or other peace officers may. in their custodian or other person having charge of said discretion. cite the owner of such dog to appear in dog. animal, livestock or poultry summoning them court to answer charge* of violation of this to appear before o distrkf court or other ap­ propriate court within th* County to answer to the Ordinance. Section 3. Immediately upon impounding o dog charge* mode in violation of this Ordinance. The or other animol. the Animal Control Officer shall said Animal Control Officer, his deputies or moke every reasonable effort to notify the owner assistants. or other peace officer, moy sign a com­ plaint before said court lor violation of the provi­ of such dog or other animal so impounded and in­ form such owner of the conditions whereby sions of this Ordinance, proceed to obtain th* iscustody of such dog or other animal may be regained pursuant to the regulations for th* son to whom said violation Is charged ond bring ______ _ __________ _____________ him before th* court to answer the cF operation ol the Animal Shelter. Section 4. An owner moy redeem s dog from th* . vlded. however, — --------- :.\£, the -Animal ‘.r.,-;!. Control CWcer.^s Animal Shelter by executing a sworn statement of deputies J----- •'-------or— assistants, —- -shall u-11 not — make *" the actual arrest of any person in violation of this Ordinance ownership, furnishing a license and tog os re-, qulred by this Ordinance and stat* law, and paying tain authorization of lhe prosecuting attorney and th* required foes posted at the Animal Shelter as make a complaint before said court for violation af adopted by tho Board of Commissioners. the Ordinance. The court may in such cose, in its Section 5. The Board of Commissioners shall discretion, upon a finding of guilty, assess the maintain an Animal Shelter for the purposes set penalties in accordance with the penalty provision forth herein. of this Ordinance. ARTICLE VII Section 3. In th* event of any such violations or KILLING AND SEIZING of a violation of any other provision of this Or­ Section I. Any person may kill any dog or animal dinance or of the lows of th* state, th* Animal which he see* in the oct of pursing, attacking or Control Officer, his deputies or assistants, or other about to attack or wounding any livestock ar peace offker or any other person, moy proceed to poultry or attacking persons, and there shall be no obtain authorization of th* Prosecuting Attorney liability on such person in damage* or otherwise, and mak* complaint before a district court or any for such killing. Any dog or other animal that other approprlot* court within th* County and ob­ enter* any field or enclosure which is owned or tain the Issuance of a summons similar to that pro­ leased by a person producing livestock or poultry, vided in 1919 PA 339, being MCLA Section 289.280, unaccompanied by his owner, shall constitute o MSA Section 12.530. as amended, to show cause private nuisance, and the owner or lessee of such why such dog, animal, livestock or poultry should field or other enclosure, or his agent or servant, not be killed. Upon such hearing, th* Judge may may kill such dog or other animal while il is in the either order th* dog. animal, livestock or poultry field or other enclosure without liability for such killed or moy order th* dog. animal, livestock or killing. poultry confined to th* premises of th* owner or Section 2. II shall be lawful for ony person to the court moy mak* such oth*r order regarding seize any dog or animal running at large in viola­ the confinement or killing of such dog. animal, tion of this Ordinance and to turn said dog or other livestock or poultry as it deems proper and animol over to th* Animal Control Officer, his necessary under the circumstance*, in addition to deputies or assistants. any o< the penalties enumerated herein. This sec­ ARTICLE VIII tion shall in no way affect th* provision* of Artkl* LOSS OR DAMAGE III. Section 3(c) of this Ordinance. Section I. Determination of Loss or Damage — Section 4. Costs, os in civil cases, shall be taxed Whenever any person sustain* any loss or damage against th* owner of the dog, animal, livestock or to any livestock or poultry by dogs, or whenever poultry and collected by the court from the person any livestock of any person is necessarily complained against upon a finding of guilty. The destroyed because of having been bitten by □ dog, provisions of this Section shall be in the alternative such person or his agent or attorney may com­ to th* provisions for violation* set forth in th* plaint to the animal control officer or Io his preceding Section ond th* Animal Control Officer, township supervisor. The complaint shall be in his deputies or assistants, ar other peace offker writing and signed by th* person making it and may. In his discretion, proceed under either Sec­ shall slate when, where, what and how much damage was don* and if known, by whose dog or tion hereof. ARTICLE X dogs. Th* township supervisor moy refer lhe com­ PENALTY plaint to th* animol control officer if said super­ Any person, firm or corporation violating any of visor so chooses, tf the supervisor shall elect to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed personally investigate the complain, he shall in­ guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction form the animal control officer of the complaint thereof, shall pay a fine not loss than ten dollars and of his findings. The animal control officer shall (5)0.00) nor more than five hundred dollars at once examine tho place where the alleged ($500.00) or shall be imprisoned in the County Jail damage was sustained and the livestock or poultry for not exceeding ninety (90) days or both such fine injured or killed, if practicable. After making and imprisonment. diligent inquiry in relation to the claim, the animol control officer shall determine who was the owner ARTICLE XI PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS of the dog or dogs by which the damage was done. Section 1. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be H during the course of th* proceedings it shall ap­ construed to prevent the owner af a Ikensed dog pear who is th* owner of lhe dog causing the loss from recovery in an action at law from ony peace or damage to tho livestock, the animal control of­ officer or any other person, except as herein ficer shall request the District Court Judge to for­ thwith issue a summon* against lhe owner deman­ provided. Section 2. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be ding him to appear before the District Court and construed as limiting the common law liability of show couse why the dog should not be killed. Th© th* owner of a dog or other animal for damages summons shall be mode returnable not less than committed by said dog or other animal. two nor more than six days from the date therein and sholl be served at least two days before the ARTICLE XII TREASURER’S RECORDS AND DUTIES time of the appearance mentioned therein. Upon Section 1. On April 1 of eoch year, th* Treasurer the return dot* fixed in lhe summons, th* District may mak* a comparison of his records ol the dogs Judge shall proceed to determine whether the loss actually licensed in the County with the report of or damage to the livestock was caused by said dog the Animol Central Officer to determine and locate and if he shall so find he shall forthwith notify th* all unlicensed dogs. animal control officer of the fact whereupon it Section 2. On or after April 1 of each year, every •hall bo the duty of the animol control officer to kill unlicensed dog. subject to license under th* provi­ the dog, wherever found if the Court shall so sion* ol ibis Ordinance or the statutes of the stat*, order. Any owner or keeper of the dog or dogs is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the •hall bo liable to the County in a civil action for all Treasurer shall immediately thereafter list all such damages and costs paid by the county on any unlicensed dogs, and shall deliver copies of such claims hereinafter provided. Section 2. Report of Damage — Upon making the lists to the Animal Control Officer. Section 3. The Treasurer shall keep a record of examination in the precedirg section, if it shall be all dog licenses ond all kennel licenses issued dur­ determined that any damage has been sustained ing the year in eoch city and township in th* Coun­ by the complointant. a report of such examination ty. Such record shall contain the name and address and all papers related to rhe case shall be of tho person to whom each license is issued. In delivered to the County Board of Commissioners, the case of oil individual licenses, the record shall which report shall bo also filed by tho County also slate lhe breed, sex. age, color and markings Clerk. ol the dog licensed; in cose of a kennel license, it Section 3. Payment of Claim — Upon the County shall stole lhe place where the business is con­ Boord of Commissioners receiving such report, il it ducted. The record shall be a public record and appears thereby that a certain amount of damages open to inspection during business hours. He shall has been sustained by the claimant, it shall im­ also keep on accurate reerr J of all license fees col­ mediately draw its order on the county treasurer in lected by him or puid Io him by any city or favor of the claimant for the amount ol loss or township treasurer. Section 4. In all prosecutions (or violations o< this Ordinance, the records of the Treasurer’s Olflce. or lock of same, showing lhe name of the owner and the license number ol whom any license was issued, and the license log affixed to the collar or harness of the dog showing o cor­ responding number, shall be prima facie evidence of ownership or nonownership of any dog ond of issuance or non-issuanc* of a dog license or tog. ARTICLE XIII FEES AND EXPENSES Section 1. Every township ond city treasurer or veterinarian of Barry County, Michigan, who sells Ikenses shall receive a fee as adopted by resolu­ tion of the Board of Commissioners from time to lime, for each dog license issued for the issuing and recording of same. The remuneration as herein established shall be deemed additional compensation for additional services for each township or city treasurer who receive* a salary in lieu of fees, when so designated by the ap­ propriate township boord or city council. Section 2. (a) It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Offker annually, or as determined by the Board of Commissioners, to make a census of the number of dag* owned by all person* in Barry County. Michigan, in accordance with stat* law. Th* Board of Commissioner* or designated com­ mittee is hereby empowered to employ whatever personnel believed necessary to conduct this esn•us; such personnel shall receive for their services in listing such dogs such sum os shall be set from time to time by the Board ol Commissioners. Section 2. (b) The census taker(s) shall canvass each residence in each township or city within th* County and upon finding on unlicensed dog. the may be oeieyuiud to some other appropriate per­ son or persons by each ol said officials with like force ond effect. Section 4. All fees and expenses os herein pro­ vided for. shall be paid in accordance with Article XIV of this Ordinance. ARTICLE XIV RECEIPTS AND DISBURSMENT OF FUNDS All fees and monies collected under the provi­ sions of this Ordinance shall be transferred to the general fund of Barry County, Michigan, in accor­ dance with the standard practices of the treasurer and the monies paid out in accordance with this Ordinance shall be drawn upon the general fund of Barry County. Michigan. ARTICLE XV CONSTRUCTION Section 1. When not inconsistent with th* con­ text. word* used in the present tons* include the future; words In the singular include the plural and word* In the plural include the singular: masculine shall include the feminine and neuter. The word five. Words or term* not defined herein shall be in­ terpreted In the manner of their common meaning. Headings shall be deemed for convenience and shall not limit th* scope of any article or section of this Ordinance. Section 2. The regulations of this Ordinance ore minimum standards supplemental to the rules and regulations duly enacted by the Michigan Deport­ ment ol Health and to the laws of the Stat* of Michigan relating to public health. Where any of the provision* of these regulations and the provi­ sions of any other local or state ordinance cm regulations apply, th* more restrictive of any or all ordinances or regulations shall prevail. Section 3. H any part of this Ordinance shall be held void, such part shall be deemed severable and the invalidity thereof shall not affect th* re­ in th* District Court or such other Court ol th* maining part* af the Ordinance. ARTICLE XVI vkted of violating any of the provisions of this Or­ dinance shall be punished as hereinafter set forth REPEAL All ordinance or part* ol ordinances inconsistent in Artkl* X. (c) Should the owner, possessor or person hor- herewith ar* hereby repealed. EFFECTIE DATE OF ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall take effect sixty (60) days tain o license within ten (10) days Immediately after the date ol it* adoption. •ut taker. Animal Control Offker, assistant* or COUNTY OF BARRY Theodor* McKelvey other peace offker. said violation shall constitute a second or subsequent violation of this Board ol Commissioners Ordinance. Section 3. The duties and obligations heroin ImCounty Clerk (5/15) TO THE RESIDENTS C*BAlS COUNTY: Planning Commission will conduct a publk hearing for th* following Special Us* Appeal*: CASE NO. Sp. 7-90 - Virginia Lawrence, LOCATION: 1301 N. Fisher Rd., on the West side between State and Coats Grove Rood* in Sec. 2, Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Asking to have a dog kennel. CASE NO. Sp. 8-90 • David G. Cook, Kenneth H. Cock (applicant*). LOCATION: Southwest comer ol Norris and Keller Roods in Sec. 15. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Asking for a salvage yard. CASE NO. Sp. 9-90 • Jerry Innes, (applicant). BIN LOCATION: 7235 Saddlebag Lak* Rd.. M-66 on the West side between M-50 ond County Line In Sec. 1, Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Asking to erect a commercial building for diesel repairs, selling of parts ond tracking. CASE NO. Sp. 10-90 - Mkhtana Metronet, inc. (applicant), William and Theo Hart, (property owners). LOCATION: On the South side of Quimby Rd.. M-79 next to the Stat* Garage )ust East of M-37 In Sec. 33, Hostings Twp. Moult hot occurred in th* conditions of a mor- Kevern. husband ond wit*, mortgagor, to Plymouth Mortgage Company. Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, of 226 Main Street. P.O. Box 431. Wareham, MA 02571, mortgage*, dated September 1.1988. recorded In th* Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on th* Register ol Deeds lor Barry County, Michigan, declared th* entire ur Notice i* hereby given that hy virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case mod* and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said equipment building. MEETING DATE: May 29, 1990 PLACE: County Commissioners Room in th* County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hasting*, Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their view* upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be completed by th* Planning Commission th* Planning Offk*. Th* special use applications are available for publk inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Barry County Clerk (5/17) of its* County Courthouse on Moy 29. 1990. at 11:00 The premises covered by said mortgage ar* situated in the City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and ar* described as follows: A parrel In th* West 1 /2 of the Southwest 174 of Section 33, Town 2 North. Rang* 9 West, described minute* Weet 323 feel for ploc* of beginning, thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 75 foot Sotrth 16 degrees 15 minute* East 100 feet. North boginning. Abo a right of ingress ond agrees from on th* shore of Wall Lak* at the Northwest comm- plat thereof, thence South along shore of lake 82 PUMJCATION File No. 90-20359 NC In lhe matter of BARBARA JONE BENDER. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. June 7. 1990 at 9:00 a.m., in’ th* probate courtroom, Mailings. Mkhigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on Petition for Change of Name of BARBARA JONE BENDER to BARBARA JONE ZIEGLER. May 14. 1990 KENNETH J. SANDERS (P36962) 121 Mkhigan. NE Grand Rapids, Mi 49053 456-8387 Barbara Jone Bender 405 E. Woodlawn. No. 6 (5/17) Hastings. Ml 49058 File No. 90■20356- SE Estate of Maxine Aletha Dipp. Deceased. Social Security Number 384-24-3500. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in lhe estate may be barrod or oflectod by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. May 31. 1990 at 11:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richord H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on th* petition of William H. Dipp III re­ questing that William H. Dipp III be appointed per­ sonal representative of Maxine Aletha Dipp who lived at 6765 Fighter Road. Freeport, Michigan and who died April IB. 1990: ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated February 14. 1980 be admitted to probate and the legal heirs of said deceased shall be determined at this hearing. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or io both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative wilhin 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the state will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. May 8. 1990 Timothy I. Miner (P17814) 922 Trust Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 774-0907 William H. Dipp III 690 Hammond P' -d Freeport. Mi 49325 765-5413 feet, thence South 19 degrees 34 minutes East 134 feet, thence North 73 3/4 degrees East 82 3/4 feet, thence North 19 dogro** 34 minutes West 134 1/2 feel to the shore of sold lake to the place of begin­ ning. AH being Wi the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 33 Town 2 North. Rang* 9 West. The property is commonly known as: 589 Harr­ ington Road. Dolton. Ml 49046. Hotko is further given thot th* length of the redemption period will be six months from th* date of sal*, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MQ 600.3241a, in whkh case th. DATS: April 18, 1990 MKA, MEYERS. BECKETT 8 JONES Attorney* for Assignee By: Donald H. Passenger 200 Ottawa N.W.. Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (5/24) Give the gift of. LOCAL NEWS If you have a college student or friend who’s moved away, give them something that's “homemade"., give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper (5 17) �Woodland News The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 17, 1990 — Page 11 by Catherine Lucas Vem Newton spent part of three days cleaning up the mess when a storm broke a tree at Woodland Library. Repairs will still have to be made to yard lamp, rain gutters, flag pole and tree. A sudden storm with strong winds and snow flurries on Thursday took down over half of an old maple tree in front of the Woodland Township Library. The falling timber destroyed the yard lamp, bent Che flaj pole and pulled down most of the new rain gutters on the front of the library building. Vem Newton came by soon after the damage and started immediately to clean it up. The job look most of his lime until Saturday afternoon when he swept the sidewalk clean. The library was not opened Thursday afternoon. Doug Mackenzie, Woodland Township Supervisor, surveyed the damage soon after the storm ended and reported the damage to the insurance company. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a mother-daughter banquet May 8. The dinner was potluck and men of the church served drinks. Before the n>eal Kathy Stowell welcomed mothers and daughters and Gretchen Slater read an opening poem and prayer. After din­ ner, Margaret Dye gave a tribute to daughters. Barb Dye read a tribute to mothers, Cathy Dye Casarez presented a tribute to grandmothers and Kathy Stowell awarded floral arrangements to several per­ sons, including the oldest mother and the youngest daughter. The group (estimated to be 240 ladies and girls) moved into the sanctuary for a welldone historical fashion show, which included clothing from the 1890s through 1990. Helen Tromp narrated the show, Nancy Tromp Boot sang several songs, Paula Martin sang a ' ‘Cradle Song" to her daughter, Chelsea, and Mardelle Bates played the piano. There were around 30 models in the show and many interesting pieces of clothing. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held its May Missionary Dinner last Wednesday. Betty McCurdy and Marie Fisher, hostesses, served ham and meat balls lo the 26 people who attended the dinner. Norm Klein was a special guest of Clyde Shoemaker at the dinner. The Woodland Woman's Study Club met at the Woodland Township Library Tuesday afternoon. May 8. Wilma Townsend, Virginia Crockford, Carol Enz, Betty Hynes, Ellen Miller, Edna Wise, Alice Morrow, Stella Engle, ?nr..narie Othmer, Josephine Laycock, Marguerita Baitinger, Ruth Nicthamer, Orpha Enz and Cathy Lucas were members attending the meeting. Betty Classic Curtis was a special guest at the meeting and became a member of the club. Catherine Lucas, librarian, gave the club members a brief history of the library and an overview of what books arc available, the library hours, and how it is funded. She pointed out the clock given to Bemice Kantner Offley when she resigned as Woodland Township Clerk. This clock was given to the library by the Kantner family upon Mrs. Of­ fley’s death. Other gifts to the library mentioned were the large prim books, most of which were pur­ chased with a cash gift from Woodland Eagles Auxiliary, the new World Book En­ cyclopedias partially paid for by the Woodland United Crusade, the landscaping the club gave two years ago, and the library itself, which was given to the township 36 years ago by Dr. George Spindler, a Woodland native who was a professor of Ger­ man at several major universities during his career. Some Woodland members attended the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting Thursday evening at Lake Manor. The Woodland Lions Club met at the Woodland Towne House Tuesday evening. Jill M. Smalley. Market Services Consultant from Consumers Power Company, showed a videotape on hydro-electric dams in lower Michigan and the recreation opportunities around them. She discussed what the com­ pany is doing to preserve the environment and the ecology around each of these installations. There were 12 members present. The Lions planned their annual Scholarship and Ladies Night dinner which will be June 26. Next year's officers will be installed at that meeting. The place has not yet been announced. _ Doug Mackenzie, Woodland Township Supervisor, rode with a driver from Michigan Chloride Sales Inc. when chloride was applied to township gravel roads in front of houses and at comers Monday and Wednesday last week. If it is necessary, this procedure will be repeated in late July or early August. The chloride applied last summer controlled a lot of the dust that makes living on a dirt road un­ comfortable in the summer. Garold and Mcrccdeth McMillen arrived at their Woodland home Sunday evening. Mercedeth has been ill and in the hospital for 12 days a few weeks before they left their winter home at Riverview, Fla.; so they took a few extra days on the drive home, as the doctor iMtrocted. They spent Mother's Day triMNrt'n Kip, and his wife. Mary, at the yoMfW McMillens' home on M-66 before coming to their house. The McMillens drove home through Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana using a lot of slate highways rather than in­ terstate highways. Mercedeth said Kentucky was especially beautiful this spring, with the green hills and lhe picturesque rocks. They came north through Battle Creek, Assyria and Nashville on M-66 to enjoy the springtime scenery in southern Michigan. Woodland United Methodist Church held a mother-daughter banquet Satuntay evening. May 12. The men of the church prepared aad served a Swiss steak dinner with Galea Kilmer chief cook. Carol Kersten gave an invocation before the dinner. After the dinner, the ladies moved to the church sanctuary where a group of seven bridal gowns was modeled, each with a flower girl appropriately dressed, one from each decade from 1930 through 1990 Edna Gould Crothers modeled her own wedding dress. She was married July 14, 1935. The dress is a sheer fabric with a flare at the bottom. It has a bolero that ties at the neckline in the back. Her flower girl was Ashley Lawson, wearing a dress Judy Johnson wore when she was a flower girl many years ago. h is pink and while organdy with lace al the neckline, sleeves and hem. There is a satin underslip with lace at die hemline that goes with the dress. Ashley wore the original matching bonnet with the dress. Representing the decade of the 40s, model Brenda Sixberry wore the tiny dress Margaret Much Stowell was married in on Dec. 25, 1945. It is an all-satin dress with a long train. Margaret's granddaughter, Angie Stowell, wore a flower girl dress from the Hastings House. It is satin with lace appliqued on a small collar. The sleeves are puffed with a tiny band. Small pearl buttons fasten the dress down the front. Pat Potter wore Betty Classic Curtis' wed­ ding gown from the 50s. Betty and Glendon were married June 24, 1956. The gown has a lace bodice and sleeves with small buttons down the back. It is vee waisted with a gathered skirt of scalloped lace over netting. Betty was married on a Sunday afternoon because that was the only day her father could close the drug store for a few hours. The flower girl, model Katie Dickinson, wore a dress belonging to Nancy Stowell. Nancy’s dress was made by her grandmother, Ella Offley, in the late 1950s. Il is made of a pink shimmering fabric and self piping trim and has a taffeta underslip. Il has glass buttons on the bodice and a wide sash. Nancy says she danced all night with her Grandpa Burroughs at a Polish wedding in Chicago when she wore the dress. Six years to the day after her older sister was married, Shirley Classic Kilmer was mar­ ried (June 24, 1962). Shirley’s all-lace dress with sequins on the bodice and sleeves and lace rosettes accenting the skirt worn over a hoop and petite veil were modeled by Amy DeHoog. Lori Lawson modeled the very flower girl dress worn by Valerie Clum in Shirley’s wed­ ding. It has a lace bodice and sleeves with a gathered sheer pink skirt and satin underslip. A pink headband with pink netting completed tv Xrt made by Shirley’s mother, Lucy < -ASIC. The 1970s model was Ranell Rairigh, wear­ ing Mary Beth Offley Dickinson's bridal gown from her Aug. 18, 1979, wedding. The dress is a sheer fabric over taffeta. It has lace appliques on the bodice and skirt with many pearls and sequins. The sleeves are made of pleated fabric and the same material is around the hemline and train. The hat has lace appli­ ques and a pouf veil and train. Model Abby Weeks wore the flower girl dress from Janet Smith Aoams' wedding. This dress is pink eyelet with a high waist and a scoop neckline and its own pink underslip. Sandra Kersten Bush modeled her own wedding dress from June 4, 1988. The dress is ivory satin with a scoop neckline and pearls on the bodice and a vee neckline. Katy Potter modeled the flower girl dress Sarah Stowell wore in her Uncle Tim Tramp’s wedding in August 1989. It is teal satin with a piped vee waistline and short puffed sleeves. It was made by Sue Pepper. Trisha Chase Duits wore her wedding dress from her very recent wedding, April 21, to end the show and represent the new decade, the 1990s. The dress is made in mermaid style with pouf sleeves to lhe elbow and narrow to the wrist. Her veil is a wreath of seed pearls with three tiers. Trisha’s flower girl was Sarah Duits. She is the daughter of Jeff and Salina Duits. She wore a replica of Trisha's dress made by Shelia Carter. The headpiece is of silk sweetheart roses with ribbon streamers. Jill Baes furnished potted geraniums for table decorations. The Kersten sisters sang during the fashion show. Following the show, a wedding cake made by Norma Stowell was cut and served with punch to the guests. Marriage Licenses: Ronald Fere! Havens. 29. Nashville and Lou Ann Brown, 35, Nashville. Michael J. Maitncr. 35. Wayland and Deborah K. Lintz, 24. Wayland. Bradley Adams Heath. 34. Hastings and Sherri Lyn Fox, 27, Hastings. Lawrence J. O’Dea III. 32, Dowling and Tracy l-cc Elliott, 33. Dowling. Dave Norman Boomer, 27, Nashville and Michele Lynn Hicks, 20, Nashville. Eric Ronald Chiles. 26, Middleville and Luann Marie Amson, 33. Middleville. Robert Lloyd Bloomberg, 23. Plainwell and Joell Ann Carpenter, 20, Hastings. Donald Charles Clinton, 23, Middleville and Michaeleen E. Neal, 24, Middleville. Larry Dennis Hayes. 33, Delton and Lynn Marie Homister, 33, Delton. John Kevin Moss, 28, Delton and Julie Kay Burnett, 37, Delton. Rick Edward Raak, 25, Hastings and Denise Lynne Bolthouse. 22. Hastings. Steven Patrick Lentz, 21, Middleville and Tammy Marie Lynch, 20, Middleville. Leland James Doxtader, 21, Caledonia and Michelle Renee Murdoch, 20, Hastings. John Ladell Martin, 55, Plainwell and Nan­ cy Jennine Vandeftfer, 49, Plainwell. Vaughn Robert Dingledine, Jr.. 23, Hastings and Tina Marie Parker, 18. Heatings Substance Abuse Task Force issues warning Beware of anti­drug ‘fast buck’ artists The Hastings Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force focused on the spate of ques­ tionable "Substance Abuse Prevention" drives which have been evident recently when it met April 30. Brian Shumway, director of Barry County Substance Abuse Services, speaking for the Task Force, issued this caution: "It is exciting to us that people want to get involved today and that lhe public is genuinely concerned with substance abuse in their com­ munity. We would be unhappy if people's concerns were to be soured by solicitors for unworthy projects taking advantage of that concern. “The very fact that so many in society see drug abuse as society's number one problem also leaves the door open for fast-buck artists and hall-baked ideas, and I think we will see more and more of these in the future. We would encourage citizens to very carefully and critically examine the project to which they are considering donating time or money." Some hints the Task Force suggests in mak­ ing a decision as to whether to donate io a cause are: (1) Look critically at lhe product, if the product or event being solicited for is not go­ ing to have an impact, then even worthwhile purposes are not worthwhile. Be selective. A trick of some “hucksters" is to solicit large amounts of money for very small projects. (2) Check references and endorsements. Sometimes endorsers are not even aware that their name is being used. In some instances solicitors have contacted an endorser, but what the endorser is purported to have said is not accurate. Do not feel embarrassed to con­ tact an endorser to get a clear opinion of the purpose or product being solicited. (3) Cal! an independent “expert’’ for en­ dorsement. A Task Force member will often be aware of reputable efforts and products. Barry County Substance Abuse Services receive* literature on a variety of products and projects and may very well have had contact with soiiciters. Your local law enforcement agency may have had contact with groups seeking to enter the community. (4) Give locally to proven performers. People coming into tire community may or may not provide a return for the community. A number of projects have been operating in your community for some lime and you can be certain your donation will be used there by the organization with a “track record." Some possibles: A) Just Say No Clubs - Wendy Barnum Southeastern Elementary School, Barb Songer - Central Elementary School. B) Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) - Sgt. Jerry Cross, Barry County Sheriffs Department. C) Lions Club - Quest International “Skills for Adolescence" Program, Hastings Public Schools. D) Most fraternal and service organiza­ tions (Lions, Moose, Elks, Rotary, etc.) now have a "Drug Awareness Program’’ to which you can earmark a donation. “I would like to encourage folks to continue to try to get involved,’’, Shumaway stated, “the problem of drug* in our society is going to take effort by many, many of our citizens. We would just like people to be certain their contribution in time, money, or whatever makes a difference." INSURANCE COVERAGE Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Sinct 1908 Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Tieejer mot f i J—, JOHN, DAW. a. >45-3412 “1MMW HEIN®LD 4* tan Surin K> t*r Art Making a market for ALL yowr hogs. No matter what weight or type of hogs you have, Heinold makes a market for them every day. SPECIAL BANNER Graduation Issue ^Thursday, May 31st, 1990t — SENIORS - If you want your picture included in this special issue, but Hi — did not have it taken at White’s Photography, please leave your picture — __ (with your name on the back) at the high school or Banner office by __ ' Friday, May 25th. Heinold sells to packers across the nation. Some want lop butchers, others want sows and boars, some want clean-ups. That means Heinold has a strong, competitive bid for all of your hogs every marketing day. PARENTS, EMPLOYERS — Honor your graduate with a special display ad. Call the Banner office for details — Phone 948-8051 Anytime you have hogs to sell, get Heinold’s bid. Call Collect 616-792-6235 Randy Rachert. Mgr. NOW OPEN Monday thru Friday 7:(M to 2:00 GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Middleville— In Lake Odessa — Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Svoboda’s Grocery Todd’s Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market In Nashville— Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling— Dan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gnn LakeJoe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Delton— Others— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Del'on Felpausch Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 17, 1990 Hastings girls stomp Albion in track 96-32; boys lose Hastings’ boys and girls track teams were at Che opposite ends of the win-loss spectrum Tuesday. The girls cruised to an easy 96-32 win over Albion while the boys suffered a 98-39 defeat. The win was the girls team's third straight and ups its record to 4-3. The boys drop to 2-5. Four Hastings relays look first and Lin James added two firsts to the lead lhe girls past lhe Wildcats, the 3200 team of Kym Langford, Alexsandra Hall, Sarah Hawkins w^)as,(ln9S and Chris Solmes (11:38.2) won as did lhe 800 team of Carrie Schneider, Alison Gergen, Renee Royer and Jenny Balderson (1:56.2), the 400 team of Gergen, Balderson, Schneider and Kelly Casey (54.5) and the 1600 four­ some of Kris McCall. Hawkins, Solmes and Royer (4:52). James won the 100 high hurdles (18.4) and the 300 low hurdles (52.0). Other firsts went to Balderson in the high jump (4-6), McCall in the long jump (14-8), Rachael Haas in the discus (73-0), Gergen in 400 (53.3), Brad Warner in the pole vault (10-6) and Tim Acker in the discus (132-16). The teams travel to Zeeland this Friday ar 10 a.m. for the regional meet. On May 23 the teams travel to Sturgis for the Twin Valley meet. The Barry County meet will be May 29 at Middleville. ‘ Jenny Balderson and Carrie Schneider exchange the baton in the 800 meter relay during Tuesday's easy win over Albion. Ma” Brown goes up and over the high jump against the Jayvee softball team drops pair to Coldwater The Hastings JV softball team dropped a doubleheader to Coldwater last Friday 11-10 and 7-4. A poor start in the first game hurt the Saxons and fast pitching limited lhe hitting in the second. SAXON SHORTS According to Detroit News projections, Hastings will jump to Class BB as a result of the shakeup involving the new classification system forth; state foothall tournament. Each of the four existing classes were split into AA, BB, CC and DD with the larger schools being put in the double classes. Hastings is one of seven Twin Valley schools to be classified BB with only Albion being classified as Class B. As for lhe other local teams, Delton and Mid­ dleville will be Class B while Lakewood is classified as BB. according to the News. The point system for qualifying for the tournament remains the same. The Michigan High School Athletic Association will officially announce the new classes June 12. Conditioning prac­ tice for football will be held Aug. 13-15 while the first day of pads being Aug. 16. The first games will be held Aug. 31. Hastings baseball coach Jeff Simpson says the new rule which limits pitchers to 30 outs then forces them to lake a two-day rest has had an affect on the Twin Valley title race. Harper Creek, which was rained out against Hastings on Tuesday, is currently leading the league and is 19-2 overall. Simpson s.. Harper Creek is in first because of an oub* ai­ ding offense and not pitching. The Beavers are averaging nine runs per game, which has offset limited pitching effectiveness. Last year’s Beaver ace, 11-game winner Alex Nicholich, has won only one game this season as the team scrambles to find enough arms to balance the new pitching rule. “It's happen­ ing all over." says Simpson. “We're seeing more pitchers, sometimes three or four a game." Hastings pitchers have pitched 11 complete games in 20 starts. In the first game, the Saxons found themselves behind 6-0 by committing 3 er­ rors. Hastings, however, rallied for 3 runs in the fourth inning and 4 in the fifth to tie the game 7-7. Key hits in lhe rallies were by Sarah Kelley, Michelle Leatherman and Kris Carr. In the 7th inning, the Saxons came from behind again to take the lead 10-9, but then Coldwater rallied in the bottom of the 7th to win 11-10. Kris Carr pitched well in four innings, but struggled with her control in the other 3 innings to walk 10. Lena Thunder pit­ ched well in relief as the Saxons played good defense. In the second game, fast pitching limited the Saxon hitting, but the girls played a good game. After trailing 4-0, the Saxons got 2 runs in the 3rd and 5th innings to tie the score 4-4. But that’s all the girls could do and Col­ dwater won the game 7-4. Sarah Kelley pitched well for Hastings, giv­ ing up 6 hits and only 3 walks and striking out 3. The JV record is now 7-4 in lhe Twin Valley and 9-7 overall. Bronco Golf Outing June 21 at Hastings Country Club The 24th Annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing will be held Thursday, June 21 at the Hastings Country Club. Check in time is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of the clubhouse. Social hour is from 6-7 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations call Lew Lang at 945-3931. The prices are S168 for a foursome, $42 for an individual, $27 for golf only and $20 for dinner only. The outing will feature members of the WMU Athletic Department, coaches and ad­ ministrative staff. Reservations must be confirmed by June I. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May May May May May May May May May the 100(13.7), Hawkins in the 1600(6:10.1). Royer in the 400 (69.9). Solmes in the 800 (2:41), Schneider in the 200 (28.2) and Kathy Vos in the 3200 (14:43.8). Hastings’ boys had only four firsts by Chris Youngs in the shot (44-10), Clint Neil in the 18 GOLF Regionals 18 TRACK Regionals at Zeeland........... 10:00 a.m. 18-19 TENNIS Regionals at Lansing Catholic Central 22 BASEBALL at Hillsdale (DH)...............3:30 p.m. 22 SOFTBALL at Hillsdale (DH)...............3:30 p.m. 23 TRACK League at Sturgis.............................. TBA 25 BASEBALL Allegan........................................... TBA 25 SOFTBALL Allegan........................................... TBA 29 TRACK Barry County atMiddleville 4:00 p.m. Freshman Scott Ricketts crosses the finish line during the 100-yard dash Tuesday night against Albion. [ Sports ] GOING NOWHERE IN ’90 Saxon softball, baseball teams struggling with youth by Steve Vedder Sports Editor The two coaches swear the proverbial light al the end of the tunnel exists. It’s just not all that luminous. Though Hastings’ baseball and softball teams are struggling with lowly 7-12 and 3-12 marks respectively, coaches Jeff Simpson and Larry Dykstra contend their teams are only a fraction away from true respectability. With the softball team, it’s fewer errors; with the baseball team, experience. Though both coaches admit to disapoint­ ment and occasion frustration, realistically they say their seasons are progressing accor­ ding to expectations. “We're about where we thought we’d be,” admits Simpson, whose sophomore-sprinkled lineup has lost six games by one run. “The kids are starting to get more comfortable around their peers and worry less about hav­ ing io impress the coach.” Dykstra, whose young team has been guilty of a whopping 71 errors in 15 games, admits the girls have made far too many mistakes to win consistently. “I think they're doing a good job for the amount of experience we have,” says Dykstra, who starts as many as four sophomores. Both coaches point to youth as a major reason for their teams* second division stan­ dings. Both Simpson and Dykstra have only three players who possessed any kind of varsi­ ty experience prior to this season. Simpson says it is that lack of experience which has largely been responsible for his team losing six of eight one-run games. He says that while the amount of errors is roughly equivalent to last season, where the youth has most affected lhe team is offensively. Prior to last week’s Marshall game, the three sophomores and two juniors who shared the final four spots in the Saxon lineup were hit­ ting a combined .109. Conversely, the top five hitlers in the lineup were hitting .310 after 17 games. As a result, this year’s team has virtually no chance of approaching the offense of last year’s team which produced a school record 183 runs. Hastings this year has scored 102 runs. However, Simpson says his team shows definite signs of progress. As the younger players gel, Hastings finds itself having won three of its last five. The team, in fact, scored 18 runs in winning a pair of games in last Saturday’s Maple Valley Invitational. “We’ve gotten better each game,” notes Simpson. “We’re starting to see the inex­ perienced players, the juniors and sophomores, get confidence.” Simpson says that while the defense mirrors last year's team and the hining gradually im­ proves, the team's pitching has been ade­ quate. The problem is that when Simpson takes seniors Tom Vos away from the outfield or Scott Hubbert from second base, the Saxon defense suffers. Vos in particular has suffered some heart­ breaking losses. He lost a three-hitter to Sturgis, four-hitters to Ionia and Marshall and a nine-inning 3-2 decision at Lakeview. “What we have is two senior pitchers with a lot of younger kids behind them,” says Simpson, “and sometimes the play haven’t been made behind them.” Simpson says his team’s record could easily approach .500 if it could avoid the mistake which leads to the opposition having a big inn­ ing. For instance, Hastings committed five er­ rors and Sturgis scored seven runs in one inn­ ing to beat the Saxons 10-2. Another time all four of Otsego’s run were unearned in a 4-3 loss. Against Lakeview, Hastings played er­ rorleu ball for nine innings, but committed a ninth inning error to lose 3-2. “The ball just hasn’t seemed to bounce our way,” Simpson says. “Every lime we’ve made an error it sticks right out. And if you have that in a one-run game...” Dykstra’s team has committed at least as many mistakes. He points to two critical statistics which point out his team's woes: No.l, of 182 runs given up by the Saxons, 103 of those baserunners got on either by a walk or error; aad No. 2, the 71 errors have led to 77 unearned runs. Both stats, says Dykstra, can be blamed on youth. Of the team’s top two pitchers, one threw 16 innings on varsity i year ago while the other is a sophomore. Between them the pitchers have allowed 124 walks and thrown 60 wild pitches. Still, Dykstra sees improvement. “If it wasn’t for the walks and wild pitches it would be similar to last year,” Dykstra says of his staff. The walks and wild pitches have hurt the team. Opponents are only outhitting Hastings .290 to .276 and the Saxons are averaging over seven runs per game. But uirrendering the big inning has contributed to several of Hastings’ losses. “We’ve always had that bad inning,” Dykstra says. “We start with a walk and then defensively we’re not ready and we’ll get two or three errors. We’ve had that practically every game." The key, he says, is to develop pitching — and not just March through early June. "We have to have pitching, that’s the name of the game,” Dykstra says. “If we had good piKkiaf we’d get by. We’ve got to find some young girls who’ll dedicate themselves to pit­ ching and that’s a year-round thing. “Until we find someone with that dedication..." Certain lights will remain dim. Saxons finish 2nd in league tennis meet The Hastings tennis team reversed an earlier defeat to place 2nd in the Twin Valley Tournament al Sturgis last Friday and Satur­ day. The 2nd place tournament finish tied the Saxons with Coldwater for 2nd place overall in the Twin Valley. Sturgis won the tournament with 55 points. Hastings finished 2nd with 41, Coldwater 39. Harper Creek 34. Hillsdale 28, Lakeview 27. Marshall 17. and Albion 11. For the season Sturgis placed 1st. Hastings and Coldwater tied for 2nd, Harper Creek 4th, Hillsdale and Lakeview tied for 5th. Marshall and Albion lied for 7th place. Hastings had lost a very close match 4-3 to Coldwater down at Coldwater on April 19. The Saxon 1st Doubles team of Jeff Baxter and Tom DeVault suffered their only loss of the dual-meet season in that match. Friday in their 2nd round match. Baxter and De Vault reversed that loss and gave the Saxons enough points to edge out Coldwater 41-39 in the toumrncni. The 2nd place finish is the Saxons' best ever in the Twin Valley, surpassing last year’s 3rd place finish. At 1st singles, Dave Oom started out on the right fool, defeating Adam Norlander of Lakeview, 6-1, 6-1. Oom had lost to Norlander in the dual season. Oom lost to Sturgis 7-5, 6-0 in the semi-finals. Sturgis’ Jeremy Gump went on to stop Coldwaer 6-2, 64) in the finals. In lhe feedback bracket. Oom defeated Marshall 6-0,6-3 before losing a thrilling 7-6, 7-6 match to Jens Mitobinski of Harper Creek. Oom finished 4th in the Twin Valley. In 2nd Singles, playing his best tennis of the season, Hastings’ Matt Gahan stopped Hillsdale's Scott McDonald 6-2, 6-0 in the first round and Coldwater’s Brady Lindsley 6-4, 6-3 in the semi-finals. In the champion­ ship match, he extended Sturgis’ Sean Lewis to a tie-breaker before bowing 7-6. 6-2 to finish 2nd in the Twin Valley. At 3rd Singles. Brad Weller dropped his first round match to Coldwater 6-0, 6-2. in the feedback bracket, Weller won 3 straight matches to finish 3rd in the Valley. He slop­ ped Albion’s Brent Matson 6-4, 6-3, Lakeview's Kevin Funk 3-6, 6-4, 60 and Harper Creek’s Jon Espolon 4-6, 6-1, 6-0. In the 4th Singles, Joe Meppelink marched all the way to the finals. In the 1st round he slopped Slwne Clark of Hillsdale 6-1. 6-4. In the semi-finals he held off a stubborn Jamie Frohardt from Lakeview 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. In the championship match Sturgis' Tom Revitte proved to be too strong, defeating Meppelink 6-1, 6-0 for the title. At 1st Doubles. Baxter and DeVault stop­ ped Chris Valenzuela and Dan Mullet of Harper Creek 6-2, 6-1 in lhe first round. In the semi-finals they avenged their mly previous loss of lhe season, defeating Dave Austin and Jason Langwcll of Coldwater 6-4, 6-4. In lhe finals. Sturgis’ reversed their only loss in Twin Valley (day. defeating Baxter and DeVault 6-3, 7-6 for the championship. At 2nd Doubles, Hastings’ Tadd Wattles and Matt Schaefer were alternately hot and cold. In the 1st round they were trounced by Sturgis 6-0, 64). In lhe feedback bracket they scraped by Albion 4-6. 6-2, 6-1 before losing to Harper Creek 6-4,6-2. They finished 5th in the Valley by defeating Marshall 6-1, 6-1 in their final match. At 3rd Doubles, Joe Marfia and Shaync Horan finished in 4th place. In a tough 1st round nuuch. Lakeview stopped Hastings 1-6, 64), 6-4. In the feedback bracket. Horman and Marfia stopped Bret C<xik and Derek Osbourne of Marshall 6-2, 6-2 and squeaked out a 3-6,6-3,7-5 win over Joe Bates and Dan Bowles of Harper Creek, before losing to Lakeview 6-3, 7-5. This Friday, the Saxons will travel to Lans­ ing Catholic Central for the 12-team regional meet. Top entries in the regionals seem to be L.C.C., DeWitt, Haslet. Eaton Rapids and Hastings. The top 2 teams will qualify for the state tournament in Kalamazoo on June 1st. Coach Tom Frcridge said. "I think that if we play up to our potential, we have a good chance to qualify for State. According to some comparative scores I’ve seen, wc can play with every team there (at regionals). 1 feel we are just about ready to make a run at Suite.’’ Planning a “Weekend Garage Sale?” Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! Give Us A Call at...MS-8051 �Hastings golfers grab Twin Valley title Hastings won the Twin Valley Conference Championship at Albion Tuesday by edging Sturgis by three strokes. The win means the Saxons earn an overall co-championship with the Trojans. Hastings shot a 380 for 18 holes while Sturgis finished with a 382. Coldwater was third at 416 followed by Marshall at 423. Hillsdale 426. Albion 448. Harper Creek 486 and Lakeview 512. Sturgis had entered the meet in first place in the overall standings after finishing first in three of the four league jamborees. Hastings had finished second three times while winning the fourth jamboree. Both teams finish with 44 points to share the overall title. In the jamborees, points are awarded on an eight for first, seven for second, etc. basis. Tuesday’s league championship counted dou­ ble in the point standings. Jackie Longstreet, who finished with the best average in the league at 12 over par. shot an 82 to finish first in the meet. She out­ distanced four-time All-Twin Valley per­ former Nikki Frost of Sturgis who finished with an 89. Hastings’ Jennifer Chase shot a 94. Bobbi Jo Nelson a 100 and Angelle CookI in a 104. Chase's 94 placed her in a tie for fourth overall. "I’ve never seen such a happy group of qirls," Hastings coach Gordon Cole said afterward. The title was Hastings’ first in the Twin Valley and the school’s first since winning the West Central 15 years ago. Cole said he didn't know how his team would shoot Tues­ day in its first 18-hole effort of the season. “It was an unknown factor." Cole said. "In terms of playing nine holes we had been consistent. I had a feeling they would do well, but they exceeded that." The team’s next action comes Friday in the regional meet at the Deer Run Country Club in Lowell. Hastings joins fellow Class B rank­ ed teams Forest Hills Northern and Lansing Catholic Central as favorites along with host Lowell. Cole, whose team qualified for the state last spring, said the meet will be tough. "I don’t know what we’ll do. but 1 know that being co-champs will sustain us for the whole week." Cole said. "It’ll be tough. There is no sure way to figure out how it will turnout." * Hastings Country Club Monday golf standings Hastings Country Club Mon’s Monday Night Gott League —BLUE DiVtSMM— MATCH RESULTS 5-14... J. Katchum 51-4; D. O'Connw 46-4; J. Rugg 54-0: W. Nitz 50-0. R. Nowton 50-4. T. Sutharlond 47-0. STANDINGS... D. O'Connor 12; W. Nitz 10; T. Sutharlond 8; J. Katchum 8; J. Kannady 8; 8. Wiarsum 7; M. Paarton 6; J. Rugg 4; T. Dunham 4; J. Jacobi 4; L. Kormadt 2; G. Cova 2; H. Bollchar 4; R. Nowton 4; J. Colamon 4; E. Matthawi 4; . Johnson 1; D. Goodyaor 0; G. Gabon 0; E. SoranPAIRING FOR 5-21 FRONT NINE... B. Wianum v». G Gabon; E. Motthawt v». D. O'Connor; T. Sutharlond vs. E. Soranson; D. Goodyaor vs. H. Botlchar; J. Jocobs vs. A. Johnson: J. Kannady vs. R. Nowton; J. Kalchum vs. W. Nitz: G. Cova vs. T. Dunham; L. Kornsodt vs. J. Colamon: J. Rugg vs. M. Paorson. -GOLD MVtMON— MATCH RESULTS 5-14....L. Long 47-3; G. Homaty 45-4; H. Wahlas 45-1; D. Lorangar 46-0; G. Holman 41-4; B. Youngs 49-0. STANDINGS... B. Millar 12; H. Wattles II; J. Fisher 10; G. Homaty 8; G. Holman 8; B. Stock 8; L. Lang 8; D. Foster 6; F. Southwail 5; B. Youngs 4; J. Hoka 4; J. Panfil 4; B. Vandarvaan 4; J. WoHier 4; D. Lorangar 3: T. Chose 1; G. Ironside 0; A. Francik 0; T. McClelland 0; B. lotty 0. PAIRING FOR 5-21 BACK NINE... J. Wolker vs. G. Holman: B. laity vs. H. Watties ; A. Fronclk vs. J. Fishar: B. Youngs vs. Frank Southwell; D. Lorangar vs. J. Hoka; J. Panfil vs. L. Lang; D. Fostar vi. B. Millar: G. Homaty vs. B. Stock; G. Ironside vs. T. Chosa. -MBDWMIOBMATCH RESULTS 5-14...D. Jormon 45-4; J. Hopkins 50-4; G. Lowranca SB-3; M. Dorman 564); G. Crothars 58-0. M. Millar 52-1; G. Brown SB-3; G. Etter 62-4; P. Siegel 74-1; H. Burka 53-0. STANDINGS... J. Hopkins 11; G. Brown 11; C. Moray 10; G. Etter 8; b. Stanley B; L. Parry 8; M. Burka 7; D. Hall 6; M. Cook 6: M. Dorman 5; M. Miller 5: D. Jarman 5; P. Lubieniockl 4; G. Lowranca 4; G. Crothars 3; 0. Jacobs 2; P. Siegel 1; H. Stonlake 9; G. Bauer 0. PAIRING FOR 5-21 FRONT NINE... G. Bauer vs. G. Etter; M. Cook vs. G. Lowrance; G. Crofters vs. D. Jarman; P. Lubienieekl vs. C. Morey; D. Jacobs vs. G. Brown. L. Perry vs. J. Hopkins; B. Stanley vs. M. Miller; P. Siegel vs. D. Hall: H. Stonlake vs. 41-4; T. Krul 45-4; J. Laubaugh 47-4; R. Dawe 45-2; <*• Bogg J- Laubaugh 47-0; J. Laubaugh 47-0; P. Mogg Sr. 494); R. Dawe 52-0; L. Englehort 54-2; D. Gauss 52-1; I. Engolhgn 54-3; G. Pratt 43-4; T. BoHgroph 45-4; J. Fogor 39-4; C. Joynson 40-4; B. Cook 49-4; D. Welton 48-1; B. LaJoye 47-0- T. Cleveland 47-0; D. Beduhn 56-0; T. Krul 45-0; r’ STANDWGS....G. Pratt 16; J. Fogor 15; G. Begg 13; T. Harding 10; D. Walton 9; L. Englehort 9; B. Cook I; C. Joynson 8; T. Krul B: B. McConald 8; J. Laubaugh 7; T. Cleveland 5; J. Hubert 4; P. Mooa Sr. 4; P. Loftus 4; T. Bellgraph 4; B. LaJoye 4; R. Dawo 2; D. Beduhn 1; O. Gauss 0. PAIRING FOR 5-21 BACK NINE... B. LaJoyco vs. R. Powe; T. Krul vs. T. Cleveland: J. Fogor vs. G. Pratt; P. Loftus vs. C. Joynson; B. Cook vs. B. McDonald; L. Englehort vs. D. Beduhn; T. Harding vs. T. Bollgraph; G. Begg vs. P. Mogg Sr.: D. WOfton vs. J. Laubaugh; J. Hubert vs. D. Gauss. MATCH RESULTS 5-14... C. Hodkowskl 46-4; M. Dimond 43-4; D. King 47-4; G. Brown 61-0; G. Johnson 46-0; R. Johnson 48-0; R. Toegardin 46-4: M. Dimond45-4; J. Cottrell 57-4; R. Wilcox 504) F Markle 494); S. Spencer 62-0. STANDINGS... M. Dimond 16; F. Markle 12; C Hedkowski 123; J. Cottroll B; D. King 8; N. Gerd- MATCH RESULTS 5-14...B. McDonald 404; G. Pratt nor 6: T. Drum 8; R. Toegardin 6: D. Baum 6; B. Masse 4; C. Cruttenden 4; G. Brown 4; J. Schnockenberg 4; J. Toburen 4; E. Cooklin 4; R. Johnson 2: 0. Dimmers 2. D. Hoekstra 0; R. Wilcox 0; S. Spencor 0. PAIRING FOR 5-21 FRONT NINE... T. Drum vs. M. Dimond: C. Hodkowskl vs. D. Hoekstra; R. Toegardin vs. E. Cooklin; N. Gardner vs. G. Brown; F. Markle vs. D. Dimmers; R. Johnson vs. R. Wilcox: S. Spencor vs. J. Schnockenberg; C. Cruttenden vs. B. Masse; D. King vs. D. Baum; J. CftHrall v« I Tnhiiren Scoreboard 1M> Winter YMCA Women's Volleyboll Like Odessa Livestock.............................. 37-11 Hissings Burial Vault................................. 32-13 Weigh! Training/Vialcc.............................32-13 Hastings Mutual...........................................21-24 Ray Janies Electromechanical.................. 15-30 Hastings Bowl................................................15.30 McDonald's................................................... 10.3g Hastings Exchange Club announce students of the month for April/May Sports • • • at a glance Thursday’s Best Only 57 more days to the first high school football practice. Where did the summer go? When Hastings’ baseball and softball teams are forced to add a combined nine sophomores to the two varsitys. and when the boys track team possesses only two seniors, that says something about the lack of upperclass athletes in school. These things go in cycles. Some classes just don’t have many good athletes. ' Speaking of (he outgoing seniors. I think it speaks well for Scon Hubbert that I’ve never seen him display a temper or unspommaalike conduct...and that ranges literally from early August to ear­ ly June. The Tigers obviously are going to lose 100 games for the second year in a row. but the real kicker is with the team's hor­ rible management. When is the front of­ fice going to wise up and uoIomI overthe-hill dead weight such as Jack Morris and Frank Tanana and a nonchalant Lou Whitaker for some prospects? If you’re goose lose, lose with youth which hopefully will someday get better. Good Bet Dept: The Tigers likely will not win again in the 1990s. Hastings' baseball team has played Do we really need eight classes for the state football tournament? It's just another way for the MHSAA to profes­ sionalize high school sports. Nick Williams is as good of baseball player as I've seen at Hastings High School. Mike Karpinski is No. 2 and Jack Moore No. 3. I get sick of the Detroit media rooting for its sports teams. Not covering the teams, rooting for them. Is there any doubt the pipers should be slamming the Tiger organization for its shameful handling of the team? If this was New York, Boston or Los Angeles, the media would be taking apart the organization piece by piece. I'm already sick of the Pistons. The papers make them seem more important than life. Hey, it’s just a basketball team. The Hastings girts golf and boys tennis teams have quietly snuck in with outstan­ ding seasons this spring. The golfers won their first Twin Valley tide while the tennis team finished second to claim its highest ever league finish. If the first football practice is 57 days away, lhe first game is a mere 73 days from now. Do we really need high school football games in August? Sure we do. We need 128 learns in lhe playoffs, don’t we? One thing the MHSAA did do right is limit pitchers’ number of innings. Overzealous coaches can easily wreck a kid’s arm and potential great future by pitching him so much when he’s atfll a Whatever happened to Dick Vitale? Two things about last week's decade­ long survey of number of athletes at Hastings High School: No. I. the downward trend in numbers is a coun­ trywide situation, not just in Hashes. No. 2. don't let anyone kid you — kids are simply finding different things to do that niiv snorts. What should worry coaches and athletic directors the moat is louag kids because of their parents. Some parents put far too much pressure on their kids to excel, and to get cut from underneath those pressures, the kids simply don't go out. It's all about winning and playing be­ ing tied to success and that's scary. That isn't what sports is supposed to be about. Some day before die bubble really bursts, the country might wake ap tote fact. But nobody should be hoidiag their breath. Hastings Mens Softball Schedule Gold Merchants.......................................................... 2-0 Softball Club..................................................... OO R A S Roofing.................................................. 0-0 Bourdo's............................................................0-0. Cetnerfieiden....................................................0-0 Diamond Club.................................................. 0-0 Sniders........................................................... ;..0-l Larry Poll........................................................... 0-1 Thsir. May 24 6: 30— R A S Roofing vs Diamond Chib. 7: 30- Softbal Club vs Bourdo's. 8: 30— Mutual vs Viatec. Fri. May 25 6: 30- Lowell Eng. vs County Classics. 7: 30— Century Cellunet vs County Classics. 8: 30— Centerfielders vs Sniders. Results Pleasantvlew's winners of the Hastings Exchange Club Students of the Month: (left to right) Travis Coy, Jamie Lambeth, Jenny Schranz and Mandy RusmII. Northeastern winners of the Hastings Exchange Club Students of thn Month: (back) Jasmine Harvath, Brandy Cunningham, Rachel Hough and Don Schils (front) Teresa Swihart, Karin Karrar and Brad Bailey. SBvcr Sanitary...............................................................2-0 Mutual................................................................. 1-0 Fiberglass............................................................1-0 Flexfab.................................................................1-0 Country Classic................................................. 1-0 Bliss..................................................................... 0-1 Century Cellunet............................................. 0-1 Lowell Engineering.........................................0-1 Saber Mfg......................................................... 0-1 Viarec.................................................................. 0-2 Wed. May 23 6: 30- Flexfob vs Sanitary. 7: 30- Flexfob vs Saber Mfg. 8: 30- Fiberglass vs Bliss Fiberglass 21, Viatec 9. Sanitary 17, Lowell I. Sanitary 10, Cellunet 3. Flexfab 27, Viatec 11. County Classics 23, Saber 4. Mutual 12, Bliss 8. Merchaat* 15. Sniders 6. Merchants 5. Poll 4. Home rum (Silver) Leach (Sanitary) 2. Four with one. (Gold) Robbins (Merchants) 2. T.Reynolds (Merchants) 2. Three with one. First ace Southeastern winners of the Hastings Exchange Club Students of the Month: (front, left to right) Paul Hawkins, Ron Hawkins. Eric Dale (back) Robin Moore, Dave Storms. Fourteen year old Jason Markley ol Hastings had joined the Hastings Country for only six days before scor­ ing his first ever hole-ln-one. Markley aced the No. 4 hole on the front, a 161-yard, par-3. He used a flveJron. St. Rose's winners of the Hastings Exchange Club Students of the Month: (Left to right) Melissa Rose. Corrie Guernsey. Sally Dreyer. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper— Call 948-8051 Central winners of the Hastings Exchange Club Students of t:.eMonth: (front) Oletta Smith. Sarah Eady, Jordan Foreman (back) Casey Miller. Meredith Carr. Leslie McAlvey and teacher John Merritt. rawnsiim You can do il. He can help Call l-800-4<y<NCER. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 17, 1990 Hungry burglar sent to prison for theft J-Ad Graphics News Service \ Hastings man who broke into a neigh­ bor's house because he was hungry has been - itenced to prison for five to 15 years. 3ut Scott K. Spillane. 25, of 112 E. Cen- ’/ » *ho has two previous felony convic­ tions, did not receive the maximum prison sentence at the request of the victim. At sentencing April 18 in Barry County Circuit Court, Prosecutor Dale Crowley said .’.p.llane has previous convictions for break­ up and entering in 1984 and 1985. Earlier, : e received six months in jail for the first of­ fense and three to 10 years for lhe second. Crowley recommended the five to 15-year prson term for the latest burglary. "We make this recommendation based on Mr. Spillane's prior felony record, his prior prison experience and failure on probation," Crowley said. But defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said Spillane had lost his job and was driven by hunger in December when he broke into the house in the 100 block of East Center Street "He hadn't eaten in several days, and he was hanging around the lobby of Felpausch Food Center to stay warm," Dutcher said. "He knew there was a $50 bill hidden under the TV. He went in to get the $50 bill be­ cause he had to have something to eat." Spillane, who admitted to a drug art alco­ hol problem, said, "I would like a chance to get my life back on track." The victim in the case, who appeared in court, asked that Spillane not be sent to prison. "S50 is a lot to send someone away for 15 five years. But that wasn't good enough. Court News years," he said. But Judge Richard M. Shuster said Spillane has 10 separate criminal offenses on his record. “We think a probation experience would be a complete exercise in futility," he said. But the judge agreed to lower the sentence from lhe maximum of 10 to 15 years to five to 15 years in prison. Judge Shuster said Spillane had eight ma­ jor misconduct violations during his 1985 prison sentence. Six of them were for drug use. In other court business: •A Kentwood man with a lengthy criminal record has been sent to prison for two to seven and a half years for stealing aluminium pipe from a Yankee Springs farm. William Ogden, 31, was arrested in De­ cember in connection with the offense com­ mitted in July 1989. Prior to sentencing April 11 in Barry County Circuit Court, Prosecutor Crowley asked for the maximum sentence of five to seven and a half years for Odgen. CLASSIFIED6 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call .616.948-8051 (>urai;t PIANO FOR SALE Wanted: responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 anytime. Send someone ■ happy ad ... Ph. 948 8051 CURT Happy 25th on the 18th. You “[■®,now “ Quart«‘ of ■ century Love Ya! Grandma Bclson Aunt Linda HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLENE DRAYTON MAY 19 LOVE YA PAM MOM Wc know its been a long hard hill to climb. You not only made it to the top but stood up there waving a banner with 4.0's on it. Wc arc proud of you. Love Danny A Eric SUZE Congratt.ations on your grad na­ tion and on all of your 4.0's. I’m proud of you. Love Mom LOST: Beagle Terrier mix, male dog. Reddish brown coat with white legs, wearing choke chain with bell Answers to Bandit Lost Saturday May 12, in area of W. Sager Rd., S. Cook Rd. and Cedar Creek Rd. REWARD! kids pct 945-5573 or 945-2425. ( onummux \otiit \ ORGANISTS: FREE concert. Sun. May 20th, 3p.m. sl the Kalamazoo STATE THEATER on the Barton Pipe Organ. With open console to follow. Amateur or Pros welcome, come, listen & play. This is a Chapter meeting of the South West Michigan Theater Organ Society. Call Don Reid 945-9835 for more information. ROUND FORMICA table with chain $30; exercise bike S20; girls 16’’ bike S30; weight bench with weights S60; Fisher Price play kitchenette with 2 chairs $30; rear tire double bike baskets $10 each. 945-9377,_________ YAMAHA 945-9252. GOLF CART: IONIA HISTORICAL SOCI­ ETYHomeTour, May 19,10am to 5pm. May 20,11 am to 5pm. 9 homes, bank, 5 public buildings. Model railroad flea market­ antique show, Sunday only. Quilt Show, Craft/Sale. Volksmarch, Saturday only. Kite fly-in. $7 advance, S10 tour days. Information 616-527-1140 or 527-2560. Real / Sialt 9.78 ACRES Beautifully wooded 6 miles east of Torch Lake and the town of Alden. Remote hunting and camping. $9,500 with S300 down, $115 per month, 11% land contract Call Northern Land Company al 616-938-1097. WE WANT TO BUY YOUR HOME!! Professional being transferred to Hastings, need 3-4 bedroom in town, must be in good structure condition and have up to date furnace, wiring, plumbing etc. Desire useable basement, 2 car garage and fire­ place. If this describes your home, please call us at 517/773-0084. CHURCH ORGANIST 2 Sunday morning services, choir rehearsal. 9‘r jj._________ POST AI J~OBS Start $1141/l-r. For exam aad appli­ cation Information call (219)769-6649, ext. MI168 8am-8pm 7 days. ATTENDANT WANTED MORNINGS IN HASTINGS COIN LAUNDRY. EXCEL­ LENT PART TIME FOR RETIREE. REPLY TO AD*476 C/O HASTINGS REMINDER, PO BOX 188, HASTINGS, MI. 49058. SUMMER CHILDREN’S CHOIR: lst-6th graders, secu­ lar and sacred music, perfor­ mance opportunities, rehearsals at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Call Janet Richards 349-2351. RIVERBOTTOM POTTERY SPRING Garage sale. Lots of great items in decor, jewelry, gifts, closeouts. Also, Antiques For Sale. Oak Bookcase, linen press, food safe, stained glass window, child's cupboard, chests, chandelier, good trunks, crocks, china, glass dome, frames and more. Thun. May 17lh and Fri. May 18th, 9-6.101 Shriver (Comer of S. 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COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING and Upholstery, serving Bany, Allegan and Kent Coun­ ties. Reserve now for volume cleaning discounts. Call (616)795-9337. was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail on weekends. Ogden told the court his years in prison in Florida taught him prison is a terrible place to be. "1 just want one more chance to show the court I'm not as bad as the paper says," Og­ den said, referring to his pre-sentencing re­ port "I've got a family to take care of. That’s whit is dear to me." Judge Thomas S. Eveland conceded that Odgen had stayed clear of trouble for tte put In the 88th District race for State Representative, two Democrats are seeUng lhe right to be the candidate to challenge incumbent State Rep. Robert Bonder, RMiddteviUe. They are Mark A. Doster, 13003 S. Doster Road, Doster: and Richard Whitlock, 2000 E. Grand River, Portland. Whitlock has unsuccessfully challenged Bender in the past as a candidate from the Libertarian Party. For the 34th District, which includes Yankee Springs and Thoraapple townships, incumbent Paul HiUegonds, R-Holland, and Kenvih Pardee, a Democrat who resides at 1814 Shane Road, Martin, are candidatea We offer health insurance and vacation । benefits, competitive wages and working conditions. Contact L. Gloner RN, Director of Nursing, 616-945-2407 for an interview. Thornapple Manor । Judge Eveland agreed with Haight defense attorney that there was no proof Haigh had sold the drug or was addicted to it. Eveland also ordered Haigh to pay $500 in costs and fines and to avoid alcohol and drugs while on probation. State Senator Jack Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, is seeking his second full term in the 13th District. Democratic candidate Edward LaForge, also of Kalamazoo will be on the ballot, seeking to unseat Welborn in November. Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe, D-Lansing, will face Brad Haskins, R-Ceresco, in November. No other Candida tex filed. In the Fifth District congressional race. Republican incumbent Paul Henry is seeking a fourth term. Challenging him in November will be Democrat Thomas Trzybinski, 512 Crosby N.W., Grand Rapids. Police say pair linked to many break ins Two arrested in burglary of relative’s residence bj Jeff Kacnureijk Staff WriUr Two men believed eo-neeted to as miny is nine west Michigsn burglsries were srreaed last week after breaking into a Hasting, home in April. Hastings Police said Lawrence McNees, 18, and Paul J. Moore, 30, have admitted to the April 28 burglary of a home in lhe 300 block of S. Hanover Sl The pair broke into the Hastings home owned by a relative of McNees - because McNees thought the house was full of valu­ ables. But a quarrel between the two led to their arrest when McNees attempted to implicated Moore in the Hanover Street burglary. The burglars stole three guns, two watches, a diamond ring and a safe in the Hastings burglary, said police Investigator Jeff Pratt. They also took two land contracts and lhe deed to a cemetery plot at Riverside Ceme­ tery, Pratt said. Police said it was McNees* idea to break into the house. "McNees told Moore that (the relative) was rich, and he wanted to break into his home" Pratt said. "McNees admits it was all his idea." McNees prepared maps and diagrams of the house, and the pair enlisted a 15-year-old Bat­ tle Creek teen to assist in the burglary. "They set it up so McNees was home at the time of the burglary," Pratt said. "The ar­ rangement was he would get a share when the goods were sold." Several days later the pair were arrested in Battle Creek for siphoning gas from a car, Prattsaid. "McNees blamed Moore, so McNees was going to get even by blaming Moore for the burglary," Pratt said. McNees picked up lhe Riverside Cemetery deed and other papers taken in the burglary and gave them to his mother, saying he had found them at Moore’s bouse in his garbage. The family called Hastings Police, who se­ cured a search warrant and searched Moore's home in Battle Creek. Police found nothing in the home aside from an empty envelope addressed to the victim in the Hanover Street burglary. Moore initially denied any knowledge of the burglary, Pratt Mid. Later he confessed to the crime and implicated McNees u weO. McNees was arrested May 9, and Moore and the 15-year-old teen were taken into cus­ tody the following day. McNees and Moore were arraigned in 56th District Court in Hastings on charges of breaking and entering, safebreaking and con­ spiracy to commit breaking and entering Preliminary examinations for both were scheduled for Friday in District Court The case against the 15-year-old boy was turned over to Bany County Juvenile Court Police have recovered missing papers from the burglary and the diamond ring. The an­ tique man's and lady's watches were sold for $10 a piece. - T?* ^-year-old boy sold the stolen guns in Battle Creek for 10 "hits" of acid, Pratt said. "The safe is somewhere in the Kalamazoo River," Pratt said. The pair have identified the location, police said. Pratt said the pair have admitted to other burglaries in Battle Creek, Galesburg and Kalamazoo County. "They are suspects in several B and E’a in Battle Creek. We have already cleared up at least three," he said. "They are suspects in probably five more." Police Beat Drunk driver picked up for 3rd offense HASTINGS-A driver who told po­ lice he already has spent S4.000 on ear­ lier drunken driving cases was arrested Sunday for his third drunken driving of­ fense, according to Barry County Sher­ iff’s deputies. ' Daniel Lee Hulquist, 21, of 3111 E. Cloverdale Road, was taken into cus­ tody at 3 a.m. on Coburn Road. Authorities said Hulquist had been swerving across the center line and run­ ning into curbs on Green Street in Hastings before he was pulled over. Hulquist refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested for drunken driving. At lhe Barry County Jail he refused to take a chemical breath test. Deputies secured a search warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s of­ fice, took Hulquist to Pennock Hospital and had a blood sample drawn. He was lodged in the Bany County Jail. Authorities said he has earlier con­ victions in Hastings for drunken driving in 1987 and 1989. Motorcyclist killed in fall from bike BARRY TWP. - A motorcyclist who lost control of his vehicle was killed Sunday along Cobb Road. Gary T. Winton, 20, of Springfield, Burglars hit Delton restaurant DELTON - Four cartons of ci­ garettes and S200 in cash were stolen last week in a burglary at Bowen's Drive In Restaurant south of Delton. Barry County Sheriffs deputies sus­ pect a former employee in the break-in, reported May 9. ' Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Dave Oakland said employees arrived at 5 a.m. to find a sliding front-service window had been broken out in the restaurant ai 11176 S. Wall Lake Road. The burglar entered the building, opened a cash register and removed a set of five keys. The burglar disturbed several shelves, threw items to the floor and found a hidden cigar box containing just over $200. The restaurant's coolers were searched, but nothing was reported missing. The burglar rifled the owner's desk, taking a small amount of change left in a drawer. Owner Rick Blesch told deputies Ite noticed passersby in cars observing the restaurant several days earlier. Damages to the window and to a bro­ ken desk lamp were estimated at $40. The cigarettes were valued at $50. Tools stolen from pickup was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospi­ tal after the 1:20 p.m. accident Michigan State Police said Winton was riding a 1989 Yamaha motorcycle south on Cobb road when the bike flipped south of Pifer Road. Winton was thrown from the motorcycle. CASTLETON TWP. - A set of hand tools valued at $670 were reported stolen last week from a truck parked at Thornapple Lake. Bany County Sheriffs Deputy Jay Olejniczak said the tools were taken May 7 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 Reckless driving ends in arrest p.m. while the owner was fishing nearby. The burglary pried open the cap on the 1985 Chevy pickup truck to enter the rear of the vehicle. Tools in the box included an assort­ HASTINGS - A Hastings motorist was arrested Sunday for drunken driving after residents reported a driver speeding through the area and squealing his tires. Paul F. Wallace, 25, of 728 E. Grand Sl, was arrested and lodged for drunken driving, second offense, and driving with a suspended license. Residents in the southeast comer of Hastings reported a motorist in a white Ford Escort driving recklessly through the area about 8:30 p.m. Police did not find the car. But one hour later, residents called police again, and authorities pulled Wallace over. Wallace refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test and was arrested. He re­ fused to take a breathalyzer lest, and au­ thorities secured a search warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, Mid Patrolman Tom Pennock. Wallace was taken to Pennock Hospi­ tal and a blood sample was taken from him. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. ment of wrenches, pliers, hammers, saws and socket wrenches. Man held In drunk driving offense HASTINGS - A motorist was ar­ rested for drunken driving Friday after police stopped him for erratic driving. Gregory J. Czinder, 23, of 100 E. South Street was taken into custody for second-offense drunken driving after po­ lice pulled him over at 3 a.m. on Woodlawn Avenue. Police Sgt Cliff Morse said Czinder was weaving and speeding as he drove north on Michigan Street before he was stopped. Czinder, who said he had had a couple of drinks, registered .15 percent on a chemical breath test at the Barry County Jail. # Czinder also received a citation for 'driving with open intoxicants. Police Mid he had a previous drunken driving conviction in Hastings in 1985. Algonquin Lake to oe sprayed Algonquin Lake is scheduled to be sprayed during the weeks of May 21 through the week of June 5, weather and water conditions permitting. Signs will be posted on shorelines, in regard to water restrictions. i Date: May 18. 1990 Permit No. MI0003735 Hastings Mfg. Co. I We are looking for someone with leadership! I skills to work full-time on our afternoon shift. •A motorist caught with cocaine in his car has been sentenced to probation with a pos­ sible jail term. Stanley W. Haigh, 31, of Grand Rapids, was ordered to perform 100 hours of commu­ nity service during his 12-month term of probation. Judge Eveland also sentenced him to 60 days in jail, but suspended the term un­ til lhe end of his probation. If Haigh is unsuccessful during probation, he will serve the two-month sentence in the Barry County Jail. At sentencing April 11, Prosecutor Crow­ ley disagreed with the sentence, asking that Haigh receive an immediate jail sentence. HWe don’t believe that sentence provides any deterrent to the defendant to possess co­ caine," he said. "Possession is not as heinous as selling, but it is part of the cocaine prob­ lem affecting (his county and other counties" Crowley asked for a three-month jail term plus a $5,000 fine. ELECTIONS cont. from Pago 1 - PUBLIC NOTICE - RN/LPN 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 Suh LARGE YARD SALE: May 19thfrom8to ?Justforoncday. 304 W. State Rd., Hastings. "The defendant has a lengthy criminal record as a juvenile, a felony record as an adult in Michigan and numerous felony con­ victions in Florida," Crowley said. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher agreed his client had an "extensive criminal his­ tory", but Mid Ogden had not been in trouble for the past five years. "Mr. Ogden should be given the opportu­ nity to rectify his behavior and prove he can be a good citizen," Dutcher Dutcher noted that Ogden s co-defendant “I wish you had thought of all that before you did this offense," Eveland said. The Michigan Water Resources Commission proposes to reissue a discharge permit to: Hastings Manufacturing Company, 325 North Hanover Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant manufactures automotive oil filters and piston rings. The applicant discharges noncontact cooling water to the Thornapple River, and noncontact cooling water and stormwater runoff to the Thornapple River via Butler Creek, in Section 17, T3N, R8W, Barry County. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by June 19,1990, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or re­ questing a hearing, should contact: Robert Moyer, Permits Section, Surface Waler Quality Division, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909, telephone: 517-373-1329. Copies of the public notice and draft permit may be ob­ tained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Of­ fice located at the Plainwell Dislrict Office, 621 North 10th Street. P.O. Box 355, Plainwell Michigan 49080. telephone61 6-685-9886. 1225 UJ. STATE ST. fftexttomcDonaHs) CflUTODflY 948-82M-HRSMU HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. SATELLITE SERVICE Driver hurt in rollover accident A wrecker removes a van from the ditch after Norma J. Burgess, 39. of Nashville, was injured Tuesday morning when she fell asleep behind the wheel and rolled over Into a ditch on westbound M-79 east ol Barryville Road. Burgess was taken to Pennock Hospital lor treatment. Michigan Stale Police said she received a citation tor careless driving. Sol. 9 to 3:00 INVITATION TO BID SCHOOL BUSIES) Delton Kellogg Schools will receive sealed bids for school buses until 3:30 p.m. June 18. 1990, at the Superintendent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, D-*tun. Michigan. Bids will be opened at that time and awarded that evening at the Board Meeting Specifications are available through Mr. Richard Tolles. Transportation Supervisor. HELP WANTED Applications are now being accepted tor the position of courier. Candidate must be neat appearing and have an excellent driving record Work schedule will vary, with approximately 20 hours per week. Apply at the Personnel Office HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 W Court SI.. Hastings. Ml 49058 e.o.e � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-05-24.pdf 3c11a1da96202339d27f15b19b2f2967 PDF Text Text News Briefs Hastings Alumni Banquet is Juno 9 All Hastings High School graduates or former students are invited to the Hastings Alumni Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. June 9. Plans for the event were finalized at a meeting of the Alumni Association Board May 19. Tickets will be available until June 4 at Bosley Pharmacy. Hastings City Bank, WBCH, or from Alumni Treasurer Elsie Sage at 945-4362 or Alumni President Don Reid at 945 9935. Middleville has blood bank today ( Activities slated Saxon sports teams eyeing ‘crunch time’ for Memorial Day . VOLUME 135, NO. Htl_____________________________________________ County seeks millage to fund ‘911’ service Hastings Elementary students will have an Art Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Fish Hatchery Park. Local artists will display and demonstrate their works, ranging from painting to dulcimer making and piayiag. The seventh-grade band will perform at 10 am. The Thormppie Arts Council also will open its Arts Hatchcry Building between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the park for the public io enjoy a special county-wide student ait show. Juried art works will be presented by kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Ribbons will be awarded by the Arts Council. The exhibit will continue from I to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday. There is no admission fee for the Aft Far. By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A third county-wide millage proposal will appear on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot, asking voters to approve a tax increase to fond a proposed enhanced 911 emergency tdepixme and central dispatch system. Dialing 911 would allow citizens immediate access to ambulance, police and fire services, plus the enhanced computerised system would automatically provide dispatch with the caller’s location and phone number. The millage request asks for up to one mill for five years to pay for equipment and start­ up expenses of implementing a 911 service, which the Barry County Board of Coramtssionera hopes can be operational in Absentee ballot* available for vote Absentee battots for the June II an­ nual school election are available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration office at 232 W. Grand St. _ Deadline is 2 p.m. Saturday. June 9. MSU students like Pennock Hastings man’s Corvette tops Steve Sensiba of Hastings was the win­ ner of the “spectators’ choice” award Sunday in the second annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet at Charlton Park. Sensiba’s 1961 coupe was a winner, as were Corvettes in other classes. The other winners were owned by Sue Keeler of Hastings, Mitchell Poll of Hastings. Julie Dowler of Delton and John Mer­ chant of Allo. The cool and wet weather hindered the event and was blamed for a drop in atten­ dance from last year and for fewer Cor­ vette entries than expected. Thirty-three different cities were representated at the show, with cars coming from cities such as Muskegon, Hint and Battle Creek. TK school chief winsextension Thornapplc Kellogg School Superintendent Steve Garrett has been granted a two-year extension of his con­ tract by the Board of Education. Garrett, who was hired in 1987, now will have a contract effective until the end of the 1993 school year. The pact extension was approved in 4-3 vote. Voting for it were Berard Presi­ dent Gary VanElst. Treasurer Gary Thaler. Secretary James Veriinde and Trustee Donald Williamson. Voting against il were Trustees Lon Lefanty and Wendy Romph and Vice President Jan Siebesma. Lefanty said he voted “no” because he objected to the length of the contract. New principal named at TK Sharon Kalee a fourth-grade teacher at Page Elementary School, has been nam­ ed principal at West Elementary. She replaces Bill Rich, who had been principal at both West and McFall clcmentarics and now will be principal at . N'rFall only. See Specie/ Sectioe Hastin Elementary kids plan Art Fair Hastings. Pennock again this summer will be host for MSU medical students, who will arrive July 2 and remain here until July 27. j The A blood bank is being conducted today by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Middleville. Medical students from Michigan State University rated Pennock Hospital in Hastings highest among eight hospitals that took pan in a summer clinical experience. The group of students made many positive remarks about Pennock and SeeStery, Psge 12 Business, Industry eye local progress Headed for state The Hastings tennis team won a regional championship last week and Is now headed for the June 2 state tournament In Kalamazoo. Hastings’ regional champions were (left to right) Joe Meppellnk at fourth singles, Tom DeVault and Jeff Baxter In first doubles and Matt Gahan at second singles. The tennis team is the second Saxon team to qualify for stale. The golf team finished second in its regional to earn its trip the finals. In addition, nine members of the track teams have qualified for the state meet. For more information turn inside to pages 12 and 13. two to three years. One mill would generate about $588,000. Millage proposals asking for tax increases for one-fourth mill for senior citizens’ programs and one-half mill for winter and emergency road maintenance costs were previously approved by the board for the primary ballot Commissioners agreed on the 911 millage inquest at Tuesday’s meeting, calling the proposed emergency service a substantial benefit to citizens. The request for millage wm made by a 911 Planning Committee, appointed by foe board. Commissioner Orvin Moore, chairman of the county-wide committee planning foe 911 service, said foe cost of equipment and other start-up costs is not known yet Based on other counties' experiences with 911, he said the cost could range anywhere from $500,000 to $5 million. He added that he couldn't envision foe cost for Barry County being as high as $5 million. Moore said he estimates foe cost will be in foe neighborhood ofJ51 million or less. The process to establish a county-wide 911 system is a complicated one, Moore said. Arrangements have to be made to convert existing 911 service to Barry's plan, detailed Channel One proposal falls short StaffWrder The absence of two board members and the abstention of another led to foe failure Mon­ day of a proposal to authorize foe use of Chaarel Ore in Hastings middle and high schools. Channel One, produced by Whittle* Com­ munications' Network, is an educational . .ucast of news, current events and features ^cared toward teenagers. It is beamed to 3,600 schools each day. There has been some controversy over foe programing because each 12-minute broad­ cast contains two minutes of commercials. Had the motion been approved by the Board of Education Monday, the schools would have made a commitment to three yean with foe network, plus foe partial installation year. Board Trustee William Baxter abstained in the vote, saying he wasn’t convinced that Channel Ore contribute* to education. Treasurer Larry Haywood voted against foe proposal. He said he felt it would erode direct instruction time and he objected to foe commercials. Board Member Mark Feldpausch voted in favor of Channel Ore. staling, “h’s another vehicle; it provides another perspective of what’s going on in foe world. The commer­ cialism doesn't bother me; it’s something they (the students) are exposed to from dusk to dawn." Board President Diane Hoekstra and Secretary Patricia Endsley, also voted in favor of allowing foe use of Channel One in Hastings schools. Four affirmative votes are reeded for passage of any proposal that comes before foe board. Vice President Michael Anton and Trustee Colin Cruttenden were absent. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that a board member has expressed an intrest in br­ inging up the Channel One proposal again at a later date. In another matter Monday night, the board decided against placing a second proposal on foe Jure 11 annual school election ballot that would override foe Headlee Amendment. A report from the equalization department in­ dicated that Hastings wouldn't be subject to a millage rollback. Proposition I, requesting an increase of 1.38 mills, will still be on foe ballot. In other business Monday, foe board: — Opened tenure proceedings against Hasting* High School teacher George Hubka during a special dosed aesrion. Hubka was impended from hi* position April 17, but charges against him have not been made public. - Held a reception, prior to Monday’s meeting, to recognize foe volunteers in foe Hastings schools. — Announced foe retirement of construc­ tion trades teacher Keith Taylor and bus driver Donna Sinclair. — Approved foe layoff of in-house suspen­ sion supervisor Spencer Goodyear. — Accepted a $2,000 gift from foe Pleasantview School Parent-Teacher Organization to improve the school’s playground. — Adopted a resolution to participate in foe “Classrooms of Tomorrow” computer program. — Denied an out-of-dirtrict transfer ap­ plication submitted for Skye Chandra Mercer to attend classes in the Delton-Kellogg School District for the 1990-91 school year. county maps have to be compiled and arrangements have to be worked out with the many emergency service provides in foe county. The Planning Committee has been meeting since last November. Despite the fact that the 911 service will not be available to citizens for several yean, commissioners said the millage reeds to be collected soon to start paying for the expensive equipment and other costs to get foe system ready. Moore said foe 911 dispatch center will not be housed with an existing law enforcement department or other emergency-related service, but would be a separate entity in its own biilding. None of foe details of location have been determined yet Moore said representatives from other counties who have a 911 system have fold him that foe first year of a millage usually require* dose to a ore-mill tax. "It could be as low as a half a mill,” he said. "It may be close to one mill for foe first two yean." After five yean when the initial costs of foe system are paid, operational millage for 911 might drop as low as one-fourth mill per year, Moore said. In other business, foe board rejected a proposal to ask voters to approve an override of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment at the August election. For the last three yean, foe county’s state equalized valuation has exceeded foe rate of inflation which automatically kicks in the Headlee tax rollback. amounts to a revenue loss of $128,152 for foe county’s general find and a loss of $5,472 for foe county-operated Qsrta Parte. However, most commissiooen agreed that they didn't want voters to have to face another tax-teheed issue on foe primary bsDoL "We’re going to have so many resolutions (on foe ballot). Everybody will plate vote 'no' on everything because they cant cope with them," said Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. She added that she could see foe need for foe Headlee override. Commissioner Ethel Boze said that if foe override proposal appeared on the ballot, groups of citizens would probably organize to protest iL "Well probably have one of the biggest fights we've ever had on our hands (if the override proposal is placed on the ballot), "Bose said. Headlee "ha* not done too much for us," raid Hoare. "It was supposed to keep foe state from putting things on us...I don't think Headlee has worked, only to the detriment" Finance Committee Chairman P. Richard Dean reminded the board foal the shortfall from a Headlee rollback " is an important piece of money" for foe county. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he favored placing the proposal on the ballot to "put it in the people’s hands." fa addition to Hoare and Boze, Board Chairman Ted McKelvey and Commissioner Marjorie Radant voted against placing the override on foe ballot The boards Finance Committee had proposed an override because foe rollback County adopts alcohol, drug abuse policy for employees Employees who work for Barry County may be searched and tested for drag and alcohol use under a rew policy adopted Tuesday by the County Board of Commissioners. Employees also may voluntarily seek treatment and counseling for alcohol or drug abuse through a county program that is part of foe policy. The board adopted the policy to comply with foe federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The county has not had a drug and alcohol policy, and Marjorie Radant, chairman of foe board’s Personnel Committee, said the new rales should benefit the county and its employees because it provide* help for workers who have problems and provides for a safe and healthy work environment The policy doesn't become effective until July 30 tc allow time to set up foe employee assistance program and explain foe plan to employees. Radant said. Costs will be minimal, she said, noting that the county will pay the Ccinty Substance Abuse Department to handle foe program. Insurance will help pay for the treatment The policy states that "employees who use illegal drags or abuse other controlled substances or alcohol tend to be less productive, less reliable and prone to greater absenteeism resulting in the potential for increased cost, delay and risk in foe county’s business." Objectives of the policy are to remove problems associated with illegal drugs or alcohol abuse from the workplace through treatment, cessation of use or termination of employment Employees who take prescribed Sm POLICY, pass 3 Eberhard still plans move into strip mall Recent labor problems for the Eberhard Supermarkets had no effect on plans to move into the new Hastings strip mall, company officials say. Rich Beishuizen, president of the Grand Rapids-based chain of food stores, said, "We've already committed to that (moving into the mall). Oui lease has been signed. We've had a little trouble with plans, but construction should start any day." There was speculation that Eberhard would not move into the mall because of lack of agreement on a new three-year contract with the United Commercial Food Workers. The union, repcsenting workers in the 17 stores in West Michigan, recently rejected a pact offered by the company that reportedly asked for concessions. But a tentative agreement on a new contract was reached Tuesday. Beishuizen said a vote by the rank-and-file union members on the new proposed agreement is expected soon. Beishuizen said, plans still call for foe food business to move out of its building rear foe corner of Broadway and Stale Street to a new and more spacious site in the mall on West State Street. If foe plans hold up, it It was reported that the company was asking for a wage freeze for each of the three years, for no premuim pay for Sunday work and concessions in medical benefits. *ill join K mart and a number of other rew businesses. Beishuizen said the new proposal tentatively agreed to Tuesday at coporate headquarters in Grand Rapids was different, but he declined to elaborate. developer, Centres Inc. of Florida, confirmed that Eberhard has not wavered from it* intentions. The old three-year contract expired April 30 and union members had been working under the terms of the old agreement since then. Robert Potter is president of Local 951 of the UFCW. Regardless of the labor situation, Officials from Miller Real Estate in Hastings, which is working with the mall This news also is likely to cool speculation that other grocery stores would replace Eberhard in the strip mall. Beishuizen said Eberhard hopes to be open in its new home in Hastings sometime this fall. ...singing for their supper! "Add It Up," a vocal quartet made up of Hastings High School students, entertained at the Michigan Week Community Dinner, held Tuesday night by the Hastings Exchange Club. Singers included (left to right) Tom DeVault. Barry Gibson Geoff Gibson and Eric Gahan. More on the Community Dinner on Page 3. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 Wolpe to speak at next ‘Brown Bag’ event June 1 Area plans announced for Memorial Day J-Ad Graphics News Service "K nation reveals itself not only by the men and women it produces, but by those it honors." Those words delivered by President John F. Kennedy will be recalled Monday when citi­ zens lake a few moments to honor American servicemen and women who gave their lives veteran of World War I; Art Cook, veteran of World War II; Richard Dahlhouser, veteran of the Korean War, and Mike Ainslie, veteran of the Vietnam War. for their country. Most west Michigan communities will hold parades and memorials to honor local residents who fought in the military. "This is to honor our departed comrades in past wars who gave their lives," said V. Harry Adrounie, commander of the Hastings Middleville Memorial Day Parade The parade, which will take marchers to Mount Hope Cemetery to honor the war dead, will be organized at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School parking lot at 10:15 American Legion Post Veterans of many wars are buried in many local cemeteries. Most notable is the Irving Township Cemetery, which contains the re­ mains of three men named Ingram. Amos Ingram was a veteran of the Revolu­ tionary War, his son, Fred, served in the Mexican War and Fred's son, George, served in the Civil War. The Irving Township Cemetery also con­ tains the graves of three veterans of the War of 1812, and six more veterans of the Mexi­ can War. More than 36 veterans of succeed­ ing wars are buried there, including one who served in the Spanish American War. Monday's Memorial Day activities in dif­ ferent communities include the following: Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe, who represents the southern half of Bany County, will be the speaker at the next "Brown Bag Lunch and Learn" program Friday, June I. The session will begin at 12:05 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings, and last until about 1 p.m. Wolpe's topic will be "The Real Budget, and Why You Won't Get a Peace Dividend." He will focus on the deficit, the end of the Cold War and the process by which the U.S. is not converting from a wartime to a peacetime economy. Wolpe, a Democrat, this November will seek his seventh term in Congress. He will be opposed by Republican Brad Haskins, a lawyer from the Battle Creek area. First elected in 1978, he represents the eight townships in the southern half pf the county, including Orangeville, Barry, Prairieville, Hope, Baltimore, Assyria, Maple Grove and Johnstown townships. The Brown Bag Lnnch and Learn program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each Middleville Floats, marchers, cars, trucks and tractors, horse-drawn carts and more will be part of the a.m. and then begin at 11 a.m. The VFW Post No. 7548 in Middleville is inviting any group or organization who would like to observe the occasion to be in the march. Last year Boy Scouts, Giri Scouts, police cars, fire engines, hones pulling wagon loads of pre-school children and many other partic­ ipants were welcomed by large crowds all the way through the village and into the ceme­ tery. The VFW will conduct a short ceremony at the graveyard to remember those who sacri­ ficed their lives for their country. Nashville Thomapple Township decides not to appeal ag assessments Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8260 will hold Nashville's Manorial Day Parade be­ ginning at 10 a.m. at the bridge on Main Street Participants will assemble at 9:30 a.m. Hastings The Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Hastings American Legion Post 45, be­ gins at 10 a.m. from the.city garage at the corner of Court and Boltwood Streets. The parade will travel to State Street and turn east to the Bany County Courthouse. A wreath will be laid at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial there. The parade will continue north on Broad­ way to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the Civil War Memorial. The assembly will continue north, stopping at the Thornapple River to lay wreath in honor of Navy veterans. The Parade will continue to State Road, turning west to Riverside Cemetery. A wreath will be laid at the grave of the last known veteran to be buried. State Rep. Bob Bender, a commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve, win deliver the Memorial Day address. Parade participants will indude the Bany County Sheriff's Posse, local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and the Hastings High School Band. The Hastings Veterans of Foreign Wan and ladies* auxiliaries will participate. Participants are to assemble al 9:30 a.m. Representatives of previous wan partici­ pating in the parade include Orno Knowles, nearby. The parade will pause at the bridge and lay a wreath in the river in honor of the Navy dead. The parade also will stop briefly at the NashviUe Fire Barn. The ceremony will continue at Lakeside Cemetery. A minister from the Berryville Methodist Church will deliver the address. Participants will include the VFW and Ladies* Auxiliary, the Boy Scouts and the Maple Valley Senior High Band. The VFW will sponsor a potluck dinner immediately after the ceremonies at the VFW Hall, 304 State St. in Nashville. by Jean Gallup Memorial Day services, to honor local American military veterans, will be held in most local communities next Monday. Road, a 10 a.m. program involving the Lakewood High School Band, is scheduled to feature the Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. In case of rain, the service will be held at the church. Though other plans are still being Final­ ized, Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie said the National Guard Color Guard is also expected to be on hand. Delton The Delton VFW Post will sponsor the parade, which begins at noon from the corner of Norris, Parker and Delton Roads. The parade will travel north to the town­ ship hall and will move onto the cemetery for ceremonies. The Delton Kellogg High School Band will participate in the parade. A barbecue chicken dinner will be held at the VFW Post immediately after the parade. Woodland In the Woodland Memorial Park on Velte Other celebrations On May 30, the traditional date for Memo­ rial Day, the Curtenius Guard Camp No. 17 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will hold a public ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on Main Street in Sunfield. A graveside service will follow in the Welch Cemetery south of Sunfield. The group will honor Samuel W. Grinnell, and all other fallen soldiers of war. In all, 600,000 soldiers died in the Civil War. "The GAR Post is named in his honor. He was quite a prominent person in Sunfield," said Camp Commander James Pahl, referring to Samuel Grinnell "So we do a graveside service for all other Civil War veterans, tradi­ tionally at his grave. We felt his was Ute most appropriate." Like the graveside service, which involves a gun salute, the GAR Hall program will in­ volve a ritual ceremony. "Il’s been handed down to us by the Grand Army," said Pahl. "The sons have to cany on the tradition. It's the most important charge we have, to preserve the tradition first estab­ lished by the Grand Army in 1868." "We are the direct descendants ofCivil War veterans and we feel we have an obligation io conduct Memorial Day services to remember the sacrifices they made to preserve freedom here," Pahl said. "If we keep that on the forefront, hopefully we can avoid repealing that experience again. Hopefully the veterans groups can just die out because there is nobody to join because Local merchants see arrival of new strip mall as a positive development (Editor's note: The following article was inadvertently scrambled in the Progress 1990 supplement included with this week’s Banner. The story as it should have been printed appears here in its entirety.) by Jean Gallup competition. "Eventually, I see this becoming one big strip. The mall is a plus. The more money we keep in town the better and K mart will help us do this." George and Barbara Brand, owners of Brand's photographic Center on South Jefferson, also welcome the mall. "Any time a market area offers a choice, the quality and quantity to the customers is enhanced," he said. "Now the people who live in the outlying perimeters will have a greater reason to shop Hastings." Brand said that when the people come into Hastings to shop, they wiH find competent, capable and courteous people to help them with their needs. "All of us would like to think we've made BUboands with this message win invite travelers on the 131 Expressway to visit the city of Hastings. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Councfl, the bUboards win be in place at the end of May. the best deal for the dollars we have to spend. We aggressively seek to expand our knowledge, so we can pass it on to our customers. We know what's the latest available technology in our industry, and we can help our customers make informed and educated decisions," he continued. Brand pointed out that his business is one of less than a dozen in the Southwest Michigan area that has a Certified Photographic Counselor to provide expertise in all aspects of photography. He is accredited by the State of Michigan to teach photography, has received numerous certificates of merit from the Professional Photographers of America, and is studying for his master's degree in photography at Winona, 111. He also teaches the making of videos for Hastings High School. "We have a well-trained staff and a sincere desire to serve our customers with a high degree of personalized, educated service. We go far beyond this is the product; this is the price,'" he noted. "I think the biggest single service all of the Hastings merchants do for our customers is to help them make an informed buying decision. We'd like them to think of Brand's as a photographic source," he concluded. Representing the Hastings House, Jill Albert outlined several reasons why the appearance of a mall could only help the business owned by Diane Flohr. "Basically the Hastings House is more unique than other downtown stores. K mart is not going to carry what she has. For instance she has the largest selection of gift bags in the area. "And, she tries to have well-trained clerks who are friendly and will go out of their way to help the customer," she said. Albert, who is the bookkeeper/sccretary in the business, pointed out that Flohr carries more than 3,000 Christmas decorations in stock year-round. That inventory brings many "faithful customers" from as far away as 100 miles to the shop. "We have a better selection than Frankenmuth, and ours are less expensive," she stressed. Hastings House has also had bus tours to their State Street business, she added. "Diane always decorates for the seasons. It's important to her. At Christmas time, they come and see the lights, too," she said. Other special things that the business can provide to customers are a gift certificate that wnn a national award from the "Gift and Decorative Accessories" magazine. The sales clerks also pay particular attention to men who shop there, Albert said. Men generally don't like to shop, and the SuffWnur The almon 25 percent iecreaie io aneotneau oo farm property la Thomapple Towaririp will stand. The Township Board last Thursday voted not to appeal the hike by the Bany County Equalization Department to the slate tax tribunal. However, the Towaship Supervisor Doo Boyaea is encouragiat fanner, who appealed at the annual Board of Review to go on with their appeals to ’get individual relief." *We have decided not to appeal." Boysen confirmed. "We were directed by the (Tboenapple Township) board to get legal advice, and Milt and 1 did that It was legal counsel's opinion that it would be difficult to prevail. Coasideriag that, the board met in special session last Thursday (May 17) and voted not to pursue it." Thomapple, Yankee Springs and Irving townahipa protested the raise in assessments to the Barry County Board of Committioncra. The supervisors. Donald Boysen front Thoraappie, Milton Buehler from Irving and David Van Elst from Yankee Springs, maintained that the Equalization Deputment had used incorrect figures to set the assessment figure. The County Board, in a special meeting, then voted to lower the factor used in assening property from 1.2422 to a leu dun one factor of .9126 for Irving Township. That move meant that the agriculture assessmeuls for Irving went from an increase of 25 percent to aboetl6 percent Yankee Springs's factor was left dm same, and Thornapple's was lowered from 1.2195 to .9105. One area that should be corrected, Boysen and Buehler have said, is property that is classified agricultural when it should be in a residental or developmental designation. "We will be working, as we've said before, in a couple of areas." Boysen said. ’One, to get ag clau more in line with reality. We’ll be working oa that this summer." Boysen noted that the money spent on an appeal Io the tax tribunal could be better used in improving the asseMment rolls. "Then we'll be able to come to the Equalization Department next year with good hard figures to have a meeting of the minds as to what agricultural increases or decreases would be." he said. there are no wars anymore." A benefit for Hastings Several downtown Hastings business owners say the new strip mall will benefit them and be a plus for customers who shop in the city. Gary Rizor, owner of the County Seat Lounge on South Jefferson Street, intends to capitalize on the business that is expected to come to the mall. "I think it will benefit everybody, if they look at it positively," he said. "Doni let the mall scare you," he advises the other merchants, "Go look at what the mall has and take it from there." Gary and his wife, Carla, are always "striving to do better" in their business, and having a mall in the area will not change that, he said. "Being in business means never letting your guard down, and always working for a better way to serve the customers," he said. "Everybody is different, but I think we can benefit from their draw; we can capitalize on it," he said of the mall. While talking about the County Seat Lounge, Rizor said, " I think service and selection is the biggest factor (in our success). We're more a sit-down, full-menu place. We also have cocktails. Well be getting into off-site catering shortly; 1 think there's a market for that" Also, in the fall, he said, "1 see us opening on Sunday with a regular menu, not just brunch." With more business being drawn into Hastings by the mall, more Hastings merchants will probably be opening on Sunday, Rizor said, and there will be more momh.Thore who attend are asked to bring their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. sales staff at Hastings House will try to make it easy for them. "If they go to K mart, they probably will shop with us," she predicted. Generally shoppers will go to K mart with what they are going to buy in mind, but "they never know what they'll find at Hastings House," she said. “And, we’re always looking for cottage industries to give the customers a better refection." Another business owner who thinks that the mall will help rather than hurt is David Jasperse, owner of Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street "The mall will just add something to the mix that people didn't have before, so it's a plus," Jasperse said. "We offer things the mall may not be able to offer - personalized service. We're service oriented and we think our prices are competitive and we advertise," he added. Jasperse said he has spent the last 20 years operating in Hastings and he didn't think the mall was going to offer more than what he is now. "I'm not so sure that the mail wont bring more people to my business. We couldn't have a better layout for the customer. We have the mall that’s not far away, the downtown area and Felpausch on the other "One thing the mall has is convenience," he said. "We've done our best to make parking free, and the city has helped. If we continue to do the same things we've always done, we will continue to be successful." Merchants in Hastings are proving their welcome to the strip mall in another way. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is planning to invite the people traveling down the U.S.-131 expressway to shop in Hastings. The Chamber and the Tourist Council have finished plans for two billboards on the heavily-traveled expressway; one northbound and one for southbound drivers. fhey hope to take advantage of the annual influx of people (potential customers) to Yankee Springs each year who do not make it to this side of the county for their shopping needs. The Hastings City Council gave its FINANCIAL FOCUS finUoibf... Math D. Christensah of Edward D. Jonas * Co. Some stock market theories best suited to fill space Ever wonder bow to pick winners in the Mock market? Some people use systems or, more professionally, “stock market ■a ’ r» tneones. Here are several theories you may want to read and then forget. If you enjoy a laugh or two, thank Richard Maturi and Sherri Buri of Changing Times magazine, who did a little loagne-in-cheek investigative reporting. For football fans, there is The Super Bowl Stock Martel Theory. It's simple. If a team whose roots are in the old National Football League wins the Super Bowl, stock prices go up that year. If, on the other hand, the winn­ ing team dales back to the Old American FootbaH League, the market gets “sacked." The scary thing is, the system has worked every year but two since 1967, when the Super Bowl began. Prefer baseball? If The New York Mett make it to the World Series, the stock market “strikes out” the following year. The Mett have made it to the Series only three times — 1969, 1973 and 1986 — and who can forget the Black Monday of 1987? One more for the sports fans. Horse racing. Try The Triple Crown Reverse Theory. In eightofthe II years since 1919 that one horse has won The Triple Crown — the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes — the Dow wound up in the “loser's circle. *’ Friday the 13<h has also proved unlucky for stocks. Two professors at The University of Miami tracked trading results on Friday the 13th between 1962 and 1985. They claim prices fell an average of 25 percent on every Friday the 13th during that period. Remember Friday, Oct. 13,1989, when the market drop­ ped 190 points? And market data for that date wasn't even included in the study. Here's one for the Irish. The market tends to be bullish on St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe that's because it has the “green light.” Politicians may not inspire investing, but presidential election years are supposed to be good for stocks. Incidentally, the fifth year of the decade is considered a plus, too. Let's not forget fashion. Stock prices go up with hemlines and narrow neckties, and high hairdos signal a top of the market. With wisdom like this, who needs research? Tie fact is that no one should put their faith in such oddball theories. William LeFevre, who writes a “Monday Mornag Market Memo” for the New York-based firm Advest says it beat, "Guys like me just us them to fill space." That's what 1 do, too. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious weak. Change Company Close 43'/. + 17. AT4T 63s/. Ameritech 40'1, +>/. Anheuser-Busch 15’/. + 1’/. Chrysler 43’/. Clark Equipment 3O5/. -•/. CMS Energy +2 437. Coca Cola 647. -»/. Dow Chemical 477. Exxon 127. Family Dollar 477. Ford + 7. 487. General Motors -7. Great Lakes Bancorp 157. 387. Hastings Mfg. + 2'1. 1177. IBM 657. + 7. JCPenney 627. Jhnan.&Jhnsn. + 7. 347. Kmart —2V. 657. Kellogg Company + 17. 337. McDonald's —•/. 367. Sears -27. 157. S.E. Mich. Gas Spartan Motors 39s/. Upjohn + $3.75 $374.75 Gold $5.29 —$.26 Silver + 29.78 2852.23 Dow Jones .207.000,000 Volume support to the project and donated S2.400. The billboards will be up for one year, beginning at the end of May. Additional donations to fund the billboards inviting visitors to Hastings have come from the Tourist Council, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Pennock Hospital, Farmers Feed, Hastings Antique Mall, Hastings Wrecker Service and McDonald's. Mr. Businessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad in The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you in your ad message! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 — Page 3 Golden Deeds Award, Youth of the Year honored at Community Dinner by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Long-time teacher Elizabeth Underwood won the Book of Gold Deeds aware*, and Hastings High School students Kim Belanger and Tom DeVault received Youth of the Year honors at the annual Michigan Week Com­ munity Dinner. The event, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Hastings, was held Tuesday at the ."Hastings Moose Lodge. The Book of Gold Deeds is an awaid pre­ sented annually by the Exchange Cub to a person who provides unheralded service to others in the community. A high school English teacher and coun­ selor for 45 years, including 25 years in Hastings, Underwood has kept busy in many community activities since her retirement in 1973. Underwood is involved in the First Presby­ terian Church of Hastings, the American As­ sociation of University Women and the Hast­ ings Women’s Club. She serves on the Hast­ ings Education Enrichment Foundation and has served on the Hastings School Millage Committee, Hastings Library Board and the Bany County Canvassing Board. Active in Republican Party politics, she was local chairwoman of one of William Milliken's successful campaigns for gover­ nor. In 1984, she founded The Creative Writing Circle, bringing several local adults together to share their work. Exchange Club member Norm Barlow, who presented the award to Underwood, said she was "a teacher 1'11 always remember." Barlow said he remembers one particular class assignment he wrote at the last minute and turned into Underwood. The teacher sat Barlow down and had a talk with him. "Norman, you have some great ideas," Bar­ low recalled Underwood told him. "I think you can do better. Here, let me help you." Barlow said Underwood was a teacher who made each student feel special. The Youth of the Year awards are given at the end of the school year to Hastings High School seniors who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and participa­ tion in extracurricular activities. The club selected nine Students of the Month between October and May. Belanger and De Vault were chosen as the top male and female student from the nine. Belanger, who received the award from Hastings High School Assistant Principal Jeanne Jarvis, will be one of three valedicto­ rians graduating from the school in June. She earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while io high school. Belanger is a member of National Honor Society, serving as president this year. She was involved in Key Club, Ski Club, Var­ sity Club, among other activities. She was a cheerleader for basketball and football and a member of the 1989 Senior Honor Guard. Four Hastings band members receive awards Four Hastings High School band members received special awards awards recently. Bret Laubaugh was selected by band direc­ tors Joseph LaJoye and Joan BosserdShroeder to recieve the Sempre Fidelis Award, which signifies musiciansh>p, leader­ ship and dedication to the organization. Tim Cruttenden was selected by members of the band to receive the John Phillip Sousa Award. It denotes commitment, musicianship and leadership. Brandon Dawe was voted by members of the band to recieve the Louis Armstrong DeVauli, who received his award from Hastings Middle School Teacher Mary Ellen Hund, is currently vice president of the Hast­ ings High School Student Council. DeVault participated in choir and band, serving as marching band drum major for three years. He was in the Drama Club and took roles in several plays and musicals while at Hastings High School. DeVault played basketball and tennis, was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and served on the Senior Charity Drive executive committee. Belanger and DeVault now will go on to a regional competition with top students nom­ inated by other local Exchange Clubs. Other students of the month for 1989-90 included Lynn James, Jeff Baxter, Tim Cruttenden, Jackie Longstreet, Geoff Gibson, Shawna Dell and Denise Hayes. Judge Richard Shaw, who was to have been the after dinner speaker, was unable to attend because of family illness. State Rep. Bob Bender served as master of ceremonies for the evening. Entertainment was provided by "Add It Up," a vocal quartet made up of Hastings High School students Tom DeVault, Eric Gahan, Barry Gibson and Geoff Gibson. The four have sung at Hastings High School bas­ ketball games, at Summerfest and at Mayor Exchange Day. The quartet sang several songs recorded by The Nylons, a men’s pop group. They also sang a "white boy’s rap" in honor of Jeanne Jarvis’ birthday. Exchange Club President Chris Warren re­ cited the Exchange Club Covenant of Ser­ vice. Scouts from Pack 3077 at Northeastern School closed the evening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Award, which is given to the outstanding jazz musician. ' Lori Courtney was selected, by the band directors to receive the Gerry Lynn Steward Award, which comes with a $150 scholarship. The award is given on the basis of musician­ ship. It was established in 1972 as a memorial to the daughter of former band director Art Steward. LaJoye had praise for all senior band members. “This has been a very high quality senior class,” he said. “They are all fine musicians. They will be missed.” Exchange Club member Norm Barlow presented the Book of Golden Deeds award to retired Hastings teacher Elizabeth Underwood. Hastings Middle School teacher Mary Elen Hund (left) presented the female Student of the Year award to Kim Belanger. POLICY...contlnued from pogo 1 Award winning band members: Bret Laubaugh, Sempre Fidelis Award; Tim Cruttenden, John Phillip Sousa Award; Lori Courtney, Gerry Lynn Steward Award. medications which may alter their behavior or physical or mental ability must report the treatment to their supervisor, who will determine whether the county should temporarily change the employee's job assignment during the period of treatment. Regarding illegal drugs and alcohol, employees may be required, under the policy, to submit to substance testing, including urinalysis, blood tests, plasma tests, hair tests and breath tests. Those tests may be given to be considered for employment, when management has reasonable suspicion that an employee has taken or possesses a prohibited substance, following an accident or incident in which safety precautions were violated or careless acts performed and for other reasons. Employees on county property may be wbjea to searches of their persons, vehicles, lurch boxes, personal effects, desks, etc. wbea management has a reasonable suspicion that an employee has taken or possesses prohibited substances. In other business, the board: • Hired Julie Mitchell as the new animal control officer to succeed Ron Wilson who resigned from the post and was sentenced on a charge of embezzlement. Mitchell had previously served as clerk at the County Animal Shelter. Kimberly Allen, who works part-time in the county clerk’s office, also will work part-time as clerk at the animal shelter. Pamela Roachetti was hired as assistant animal control officer. • Heard a report from Commissioner Rae M. Hoare that the Community Action Agency has submitted a request for a $1,000 grant from the Barry Area United Way to teach life management skills to 12 pregnant and parent teens. The grant would support CAA's work through its Adolescents Beginning with Children (ABC) program. The grant is needed because of state funding cuts, Hoare said. • Adopted a resolution honoring Robert Sherwood for his years of service to the community and the county. Sherwood is retiring from National Bank of Hastings. • Purchased nine chairs for the new Commissioners' Room on die fourth floor of the courthouse, at a cost of $2,940, from Budget Office Furniture of Kalamazoo. Seniors, Greg Chandler, Ted Scheck, John Rae, Lori Courtney, Ed Zurface, Chad White and Matt Slocum stand next to the display of prizes to ba given away at the senior party. 160 local citizens and merchants donated the prizes. Each student attending the party will receive a prize. ✓ vote Hastings f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES MNTURE COMPLETE & vote & vote vote *695 MMEDMTI OCNTUM *425 Quality UPPER DENTURE *395 PARTIAL DENTURE *425 Education "All teeth and materials used meet the high tlandardt set by the American Dental Ann 'Our on premises lob provides individual * efficient service. 'Free denture consultation & examination KENSINGTON Hastings Area Board of Education Election-June 11 Paid for by: Kenneth L. Kensington 850 Cook Road _____________________ tolir.fls.MI 49058____________________ (616) 455-0810 •I D Himebough DDS •D.D. While DDS •G. Moncewicr DDS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 toSUBSCRIBE! HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: M.ddte School, High School and Maintenance Shop re-roofing Hastings Area School System. Address: 232 West Grand Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Sealed proposals for partial re-roofing of Middle School, High School and Maintenance Shop will be received at the office of the WBDC Group, 50 Monroe Place, Grand Rapids Michigan 49503, until 2:00 p.m., June 4,1990. Pro­ posals will be opened publicly and read aloud al a special meeting of the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System to be conducted at 7:30 p.m., June 4,1990, in the vocal music room of the Hastings Middle School. Bidding Documents may be obtained at Office of the WBDC Group, 50 Monroe Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 upon deposit of $30.00 per sat. Deposits wi<( be refunded only If Bidding Documents are returned within 10 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition, and If quotation was submitted. In all cases* Bidding Documents remain property of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw bid within 30 days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or Certified Check), made payable to the Hastings Area School System. Bond shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, successful bidder(s) shall be required to furnish 100% Labor and Material Bond and 100% Performance Bond. Bidding Documents will be on file on Dodge/SCAN microfilm and at F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and KalamazooThe HastimJ3 Area School System reserves the right to waive any insularities and/or to reject any and all bids. Tom DeVautt received the male Student of the Year award from Hastings High School Assistant Principal Jeanne Jarvis. EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ol the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention Io make certain public improvements con­ sisting of the asphalt paving of Dogwood Drive (the “Improvements”) in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district known as the DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT to consist of the following described lots and Parcels of land against which ail or a portion ol ths cost of the Im­ provements shall be specially assessed: Dogwood Drive Private Rood Special Assessment District Lots and Parcels Numbered: 007-000-015-010-00, 037-00 038-00, 039-00, 040-00, 041-00, 042-00, 043-00, 044-00, 046-00, 048-00, 049-00, 050-00. 051-00, 00700001600300, 01200, 01300, 01400, 01600, 01700, 01800, 01900, 02000, 02100 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessments against each benefited lot and parcel of land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF JUNE, 1990, AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5463 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD IN SAID TOWNSHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OB­ JECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN AP­ PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIR­ TY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person. In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing In which case a per­ sonal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township ol Hope. Dated: May 14. 1990 Shirley R. Case, Clerk Township of Hope �> ge 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24. 1990 Viewpoint = Action needed to attract more county candidates It was disappointing to leant last week that there won't be many choices in the election of Barry County Commissioners this year. After the deadline passed May 15, there was only only district in seven that showed a contest between as many as two candidates. Five incumbents will run unopposed and one newcomer will have no opposition. The only race will be for a Sixth District seat, where incumbent Republican Ethel Boze will be challenged in the Aug. 7 primary by Joyce Kelly. The reasons for lack of interest in seeking county offices could be varied. It is possible that some people are satisfied with the public service they're getting from the present board. It is possible that few Democrats filed because they haven’t had a great deal of success lately in a Republican-dominated county. Despite this GOP dominance, the Third District seat being vacated by the retiring P. Richard Dean did not attract any Republican candidates. Michael Smith, a Democrat who lost to Dean in 1988, is being conceded the post this time. So there's even a lack of interest within the party in power. Perhaps an important and largely overlooked reason for the lack of candidates lies in when the commissioners meet, which is the second and fourth Tuesday mornings of each month. They also have most committee meetings during the day. Many people these days, both men and women, cannot secure time away from work two mornings each month to go into public service. The County Board, appreciating the realities of schedule conflicts, might do well to look at changing the times of their meetings and begin having them evenings. Such a move might open the positions to a wider variety of candidates, not just those who are retired, self-employed or who have understanding employers willing to let them take time off work. Something needs to be done to avoid the situation that presented itself a week ago Tuesday. We are now faced with a relatively boring primary in the county, and a general election that very well could be even less interesting. The goal here is to offer voters a choice, something that will be lacking here in August and November. America's numbers at the polls have been slipping over the last several decades. Bany County's offerings in the primary and general elections of 1990 merely aid that alarming process. ’ "Juki's Uncle Sam needs_you...to send money quick! If you have SI,000 burning a hole in your pocket, Uncle Sam has got a deal for you. Send it in now, and maybe you can keep your home, your job, your car and your peace of mind. This is not, repeat not, a tax hike. Think of it as a bill, just like a credit card bill, and remember you can't pay off Visa with your MasterCard. If you're riding a sharp-looking Suzuki 550 with all the extras and only about 7,500 miles on it, get ready to sell it. If own a five-piece JVC stereo, complete with turntable, dual cassette deck, CD player, integrated amplifier and two speakers, you might as well put a classified ad in the paper. If you've had your eye on that RCA video camcorder and are just about ready to plunk down your hard-earned cash, think again. The biggest financial mess in the U.S. his­ tory is going to cost you, your spouse, your children, your parents, your neighbor, your boss, your best friend and your worst enemy about $1,000 apiece over the next 40 years. Plus interest Newly released figures suggest the littleknown and less-understood problem called the savings and loan crisis will cost us and our descendants roughly $250 billion by the year 2030. All to bail out several hundred failing S&L's, primarily in the South and West, that were run into the ground by unscrupulous crooks playing a fool's game with other people’s savings. $250 billion is a lot of money. It's a big number. Thai's 250 followed by nine zeros. If one of Robin Hood's merry men had robbed $250 billion from the rich, didn't give anything io the poor, and began spending $10 every second of every minute of every day of every year continually since the reign of King Richard the Lion-Hearted, he still would have enough left to treat Friar Tuck and Little John to lunch at McDonald's on Saturday. At $10 a second, or $864,000 per day. I’m writing in response to a recent letter written by Diane Davis, concerning the grow­ ing of small amounts of marijuana. The individual apparently thought the government should be doing something on a higher scale than to use millions of dollars worth of “freedom-fighting equipment*1 paid for by taxpayers, to rob these very taxpayers of the freedom they enjoy, and that is to choose his own poison. As I read her article, I began to wonder if Fd be enjoying a drink right now, if there wasn’t some resistance to Prohibition. The government would have never legalized it if someone wasn’t pushing their will, and that will is freedom. This country has a legacy, a bloodline., you will, of people who absolutely will ndtbcj dictated to. If this did not exist, America would still be a part of the British Commoaweakh. According to our Constitution, Americans have the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Laws foal protect us from others who would infringe on these, our basic rights, are need­ ed. Laws that restrict us, in the hopes of pro­ To the Editor: To the Editor: Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Driver had no regard for living things To the Editor: This is in reference to the person who'' . a little red car through the little fam?, of ducks on M-37 at M-79 last Wednesday, May 9, at 4:15 p.m. (the car was traveling north). If you have no more regard for a life than that you must feel real good, for you were successful in killing seven little ducklings that never had a chance at life. You must be the one that hits rabbits, squir­ rels. coons, possum, skunks, dogs and cats, yes. and even deer, and not even stop to see if you could help keep them from suffering. What would you do if it were a small child Hastings or even an adult? Would you just go on with no regard for anything but yourself and a few precious minutes or seconds you could save for yourself? You are a menace to the road and other drivers, you are supposed to have your car under control at all times. Yen dM not! If 1 had my way, you would lose your license to drive, herd, or should i say, aim your car on the road. Gordon Branch Hastings Banner by Jeff Kaczmarczyk $250 billion will last you about 800 years. It took barely eight years for 500 or so failed S&L's to hand the federal government the most staggering debt ever imagined. Never in the course of human history has so much been owed by so many because so few have been so stupid. No, Uncle Sam is not going to send you a bill for $1,000 with next year's taxes, so you really don't have to sell your motorcycle or stereo. But be prepared to make do with fewer government services - as in less government for more money. Some future possibilities? Universal health insurance for the estimated 37 million Amer­ icans with no health coverage will go unmet Long-term care for the elderly win be put on the back burner. The country's infrastructure will not be overhauled. Water systems will not be over­ hauled, bridges won't be repaired, and new in­ terstate highways will not be built National programs to combat hazardous waste will lie dormant Funds for higher edu­ cation will dry up. Grants to cities and coun­ ties for municipal projects, for worker re­ training, for economic development will trickle to nothing. Most definitely the U.S. money supply will shrink as the federal government bor­ rows billions it doesn't have to pay off mil­ lions of investors who lost savings worth $220 billion in the 423 savings and Ioans al­ ready foreclosed across the country. More will be closed in the not-toodistant future. What’s important to us is West Michigan will be asked to bear a much larger share of the bailout than we deserve. The majority of S&L's in Michigan, in the Midwest and Northeast always were financially sound in­ stitutions and remain so today. The bulk of the failed S&L's are located in the South and West The largest share are in Texas and Ok­ lahoma. But politics being what they are, the sun­ belt's loss will be the nation's loss as the cost of the bailout is spread evenly across the United States. One way of looking at it is taxpayers in 37 states and the District of Columbia win pay more than the amount of damage done by S&L’s in their states. Connecticut residents will pay the most at lea& $882 for every man, woman and child now living there. Texas residents, on the other hand, will receive benefits of about $3,510 for every resident citizen. The rich and elderly, who generally are savers, stand to gain. The poor and young will pay foe brant of the bailout. The poor, young workers in Michigan will be nailed to the wan. Remarkably, foe savings and loan crisis has gone almost unnoticed by foe public at large. Citizens who otherwise would pack council meetings to protest higher sewer and water rates have refused to write their congressmen about foe S&L crisis. That’s like saving foe dog house while your home bums to foe ground. Ask most people for their personal lists of foe biggest problems in America, and you’ll People should ‘choose own poison* Phone solicitations questionable In area The Banner of May 17 solicited public opi­ nion on the question, “Did Earth Day make a difference in your daily life?” 1 still burn my bulk newspaper wrappers, each of which consists of a plastic band, a starch-plastic wrapper (biodegradable, except in a landfill, and not recyclable became of foe starch), and a thin cover of old newspaper with a computer card glued to it. I also noticed in the same issue that chemical weed control (possibly sodium arsenite, or a quaternary ammonia like diquat, or ? 4 dichlorodiphenoxy acetic acid) will be x h hu been brought to my attention that there is an organization soliciting funds by Iricphooe to help the local fire departments in Bany County. At Chis time, 1 have not received any re­ quests from such an organization asking for permission io solicit funds for this purpose in the Hastings area. I would like to ask that anyone in the Hastings area who is contacted by these peo­ ple to tell them that you do not donate to any organization that solicits by phone, and if they solicit door-to-door, they must have permis­ sion in writing from the Hastings Fire Department. Roger Cans Fire Chief Hastings Fire Dept. peanuts. Now what goes on in Washington that’s real money. More money than you or I could ever hope to imagine. Settling the affair is all but guaranteed in the short term to create a national capital shortage, leading to higher interest rates, an economic recession and unemployment. The only alternative is to raise revenue. Doubters need only watch President Bush, who suddenly has announced his willingness to talk taxes. He has been to the mountain and seen it's a mountain of debt that would frighten Sir Edmund Hillary. If the federal government does not raise taxes, it will pus foe debt onto foe states, who will raise taxes. Or foe state govern­ ments will pus the debt onto foe cities and counties, who will raise taxes. Wherever it comes from, foe bottom line is each of us will pay dearly one way or an­ other. Delton provides learning environment To the Editor: Earth Day hasn't made a difference used on Algonquin Lake again, and a local manufacturer will renew its cooling water (hot water) diacbarge permit to drain water into the Thonnppte River. When I realize that Algonquin Lake (along with its weed control chemicals) does not need a discharge permit to run off into Kurtz Creek and the Thoraappte River, 1 know that Earth Day has mode no difference at all. T Reporter’s Notes... V hear about drugs, abortion, AIDS, economic competitiveness or the federal deficit, to mention only a few top problems. Then there's the savings and loan crisis, which could very well be foe end of money for the war on drugs, AIDS research, improv­ ing economic competitiveness and reducing the federal deficit all in one fell swoop. The deafening silence over the savings and loan crisis hasnT been for lack of coverage in the media. Stark headlines splashed across newspaper front pages and terse commen­ taries on TV news shows have brought the debacle into the nation's living rooms for the pastyear. Either no one cares or few understand. But now that President Bush’s lips are singing the praises of raising revenue, many are awaking to find the crisis has come like a thief in the night to steal their economic well-being. The next time your local school district asks for a millage hike, or the county needs more taxes for roads, keep one point in mind: Whether you support or oppose the raise, it's To the Editor: Letters lecting us from ourselves, are dictatorial, and cannot be enforced. This is why the intellec­ tual center of Michigan has only a $25 fine for marijuana possession. The latest study published about drug ex­ perimentation by psychologists Jonathan Shedler and Jack Block of the Univesity of California, Berkeley, found that adolescents who experiment with drugs tend co be better adjusted than abstainers. This data, concluded after studies chai tracked youths from 3 years of age to adulthood. Our constitution speaks of the separation between church and state. When the Constitu- “ every popular tewteagrei, trying to fulfill the write, of tteir ftmriamraulitt cunuitueacy. due diatom tte trah and rote the citizens of ntettecsonl freedom,. Tte "teter than thou” could be the worst enemy of real freedom. This letter may or may not be the position of the Banner, but 1 do hope the Banner holds to the basic First Amendment and will allow this to be published. Thank you. Heft Jones Whet and how a child learns depends on foe surrounding environment, at home and at school. A child needs a positive, dependable world. He needs sapport, encouragement, security, consistency and respect. As foe parent of five children, I cannot say fiuMigh about the learning environment of­ fered throughout the Delton Kellogg school system. The staff is dedicated and enthusiastic. They are wonderful role models and they make our schools a pleasant and rewarding place to be. They support our children, and we need to support them. Deb Cole Delton Something’s wrong with NHS selections To the Editor: Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ol expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. ■Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are Ibelous or defamatory should not ba submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 As a grandmother of the “top hnstnrn stu­ dent at Hastings High School" m attend in last week's Reminder and foe Banner, I feel that something is wrong wife fee way "we” choose our nadeats for the National Honor Society, Our high school is out of step with other schools «the area. The principal seems to be m charge of some of this, drawining that some classes ia computer law are "in,” aa a credit white some riaaeer in computers are "not ia.” If I understand fob correctly, thia » wrong, Rmy opinion. How may other students, in fee past and in foe future, will be hurt by this unfair method (of selection)? Are there any other grandparents or parents or teachers out there who watt fete changed? Mrs. Leona E. Good Grandmother of Shawns Dell Hastings Public llpini Devoted to Me totorosto of Barry County steeo ftM published by Hastings tanner, Inc. a d/v/s/on o/ J-M Graphics 1952 N. 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Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 (USPS 717-830) Brenda Smith HaaUv: ctodT Wtetbreaaer Heating.: Mark Farteey Heath*,: “I hope it will help because it will create more interest and draw more “• riiink w**1 hurt' particularly tte important ones like tte 911.” "I think it’s going to hurt.” people out to vote." beater Htee Jabaatowa Trip.: “It’ll probably hurt their rl—itt " ' Robert Write MlrMtevWe: "They'll never get it passed. They're asking for too much." Am beacbabe Datea: “Thia country ia all about choice and eaercriing your right Io vole. I'm in favor of 911 and tte roads, but I'm not up on the COA.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 — Page 5 Legal Notices From Time to Time... MORTGAGE BALE MORTGAGE SALE — Cteloult hoi boon mode in the conditions of o mortgage made by Sandra R. Fike Io Household Realty Corporation Mortgagee. Doted April 26, 1988. and recorded on April 29. 1988. in Liber 465. on page 135. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the dale hereof the sum of Sixty Four Thousand Eighty Dollars (S64.080.00), in­ cluding Interest at 14% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or same port of them, at public vendue, al the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan, at 10.00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, on June 29, 1990. Said premises ore situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore by — Esther Walton Quaker Cemetery in Maple Grove Memorial Day is the lime to decorate graves, have a parade and remember loved ones who have died. One cemetery in Barry County will not have a parade to it. nor graves decorated, and few if any of the deceased families are still around to remember those buried there. It is the Quaker Cemetery on Guy Road. Maple Grove Township. For many years the cemetery was abandon­ ed. This writer remembers going there in the 1940s or 50s and the ancient head and foot stones and graves were overrun with wild roses and myrtle. Many impressions in the ground gave indications that other graves were there, but the old wood markers so favored by the Quakers had rotted away. According to a newspaper report in the Bat­ tle Creek Enquirer. June 9. 1946. “bodies of a few of the early settlers were moved to the Wilcox Cemetery.” About 1965. the township reclaimed the cemetery and now has it fenced and kept up. It was declared a historic site and a historical marker was placed there in 1972 by the Barry County Historical Society. Information about the cemetery was written in 1970, by Charles O. Harthy and Ruth E. Summeriott. the writer’s mother. The Quakers were thought to have come to Maple Grove from Battle Creek. Originally, they had emigrated from Vermont, Maine and New York to build homes in the wilderness and to live according to the dictates of their faith. Since “thee” and “thou” are no longer heard here and the Quakers' costumes no longer seen, it is hard to believe that when Maple Grove was first settled it was made up almost entirely of members of the Society of Friends. The first to come was Eli Lapham, his wife and seven children. Eli, his son, Leander, and his daughter, Sophronia, came ahead of the wife and five children, arriving at a spot just south of the cemetery in 1937. Here a log cabin was built and here “Brother” Lapham held “meeting.” There are two separate types of worship among Quakers. The first group belongs to the Friends General Council. This group holds silent wor­ ship and has no minister. All members of the congregation are held equal in the eyes of God and anyone may feel “called to speak” or minister during the meeting. The second group belongs to the Five-Years Meeting. They have a minister to lead the congregation. It is believed that the Maple Grove Quakers belonged to the Five-Years Meeting, but efforts to trace the exact beginn­ ings of this group has been difficult. Other Quakers followed the Laphams. There was William Sutton, who married Sophronia; Abram Quick, who married Rachel Lapham; John Mott, John Baldwin, Dr. Archelaus Harwood. E.C. Mapes, Peter Downs, Darwin McOmber. Cynthia Lapham, daughter of Eli, was quoted from an article in the Battle Creek En­ quirer and News in 1946 as saying that her mother loved to sing and sometimes forgot her Quakerism and began singing. This so horrified her husband, Eli, that he’d exclaim in horror, “Rachel! Rachel! If thee must satisfy they carnal desire, go back in the woods where'thy children cannot hear thee.” From the same Battle Creek article was this: “When Eli Lapham first settled in Maple Grove Township, according to his only living grandchild, Mrs. Eldred, his log cabin was floored with ‘green’ lumber that still had the bark un it, which had to be turned over con­ stantly because it warped. The roof was also covered with bark and a malt barrel served as a door.” The only doctor in the community was Ar­ chelaus Harwood, who belonged to the Thomsonian school of healing, and exercised his professional skill over an extended territory. In the Quaker Cemetery arc the graves of members of the Harwood family, who died within a short time, indicating an epidemic was responsible for the deaths: Clark Har­ wood died Sept. 5, 1855; Olive, Sept. 22, 1855; Pamelia, wife of A. Harwood, Oct. 17, 1855; and William, Nov. 1, 1855. In records of the cemetery, it appears that one of the very earliest burials was that of Harriet Smith, who died Feb. 6. 1840. Also buried there was Sgt. John Quick, a soldier of the Revolution. Quick, at the age of 16, enlisted, joining Capt. Mackay's 1st Reg. Suffolk Co., and fought with Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge, crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Eve 1776. He was injured by a musket ball in his leg at the Battle of Trenton, and fought in the battle of Monmouth. Quick had eight children, and his son, Abram, was one of the Quakers who came to Maple Grove Township. When John Quick was 80 years old he came from Pennsylvania to live with Abram. He lived to be 90, his death occurring May 9, 1852. Sgt. Quick is one of seven Revolutionary soldiers buried in various Bany County cemeteries. After the war, and before coming to Maple Grove, he apparently became affiliated with the Quakers, as history reveals he became a Quaker minister. The last person to be buried in Quaker Cemetery was Frank Downs, whose death oc­ curred in 1938, and who had requested that he be buried with his ancestors. Between his marker and Harriet Smith’s marker, the following names were recorded by Ruth Summeriott: Rhoda Baker; Adclbert Bennett; Harrod Biggs; Levi Biggs; Marion Biggs; Nora Biggs; Dianne Brooks, infant son of D.J. and D. Brooks; D.J. Brooks. Parker Brooks, and Silas Brooks; Caroline Buck; Marian Button; Harvey Camell; Evangeline Dillin; Frank Downs, Julia Downs. William A. Downs, William Downs, Mbsley Downs, Pamelia Downs, Peter Downs, and Jacob Downs; Jacob Emmons; Maria Finton; George Fuller; Abram R. Gifford; D.C. Hamilton; Julia Hamilton; Quincey Harer; the four previous mentioned Harwoods; Anna Hyde, Joel Hyde and Lemmy Hyde; Andrew Jarrard; G. Lester, Rachel and infant son Lester; Ives Lewis; Thomas Mayo; Frankie McCartney. Charlotte McOmber and Richard McOmber; Nathaniel Newton; John Quick; William Rose; Harriet Shoup; Esther Sidnam; Harriett Smith, Edward Smith. Frances Smith and John Smith; Iva Gertrude Walker; Fanny Willson; George Wilkinson; David Wolf and Margaret Wolf; and Charlotte Yourex. In 1972, a historical marker was placed by the Bany County Historical Society. The TRY THIS SIMPLE EXERCISE TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST. 3 6 Yc >u c< >uld he up to ten pounds thinner in just two weeks if y< >u call 1 >iet Center today. ■ Eat i cal food. ■ Nt > packaged l< :< >d required. B Learn to stay slim for life. New foods have been added to the Diet Center program. Introductory Offer... Lots9ond I0of Bravado Plot HI. according to the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Pago 6, Barry County, Michigan. (08-11-04540840). Which hot the address of 4331 Lynden, Shofcyville, Michigan 49944. HovoohoM Boatfy Corporation. Mortgagee OUVttR and OUVW. P.C.. Janetta Emig, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck bronze marker read: “Quaker Settlement and Cemetery. Bet­ ween 1836 and 1837. John Mott, a prominent Jackson Quaker, patented 1,520 acres in this area. Eli Lampham, a Quaker minister, was the first settler in Maple Grove Township (1837). having purchased land from Mr. Mott. William Sutton and Abram Quick mar­ ried daughters of Mr. Lapham and settled nearby. Quick erected the first saw mill in the township for Mr. Mott. At one time there were many residents of the area that were of Qaaker faith, but have long since passed on, leaving few traces of their existence beyond the cemetery and Quaker Brook.” - - - aeecr -j----- ^eeo **—* as — rm — - . ^RkCTwgan, ana ww Hastings girls to compete in upcoming Miss TEEN Carolyn Ann Drake. 13, daughter of Charles and Judy Drake of Hastings has been selected to compete in the Miss T.E.E.N. Pageant to be held at the Clarion Hotel in Lan­ sing July 24, 25 and 26. In her pageant, Carolyn and other 13- to 18-year-olds will be honored and recognized for their achievements, personally, in school, and in their communities. Drake and other young ladies from the state who will participate in the pageant are re­ quired to participate in the volunteer service program. Through this program many teen girls are becoming involved in community ac­ tivities by contributing at least 12 hours of time benefitting those less fortunate than themselves. This past year, Miss T.E.E.N. contestants, because of the volunteer service requirement, have donated more than 300,000 hours of time across the country to many volunteer and civic organizations. During the pageant events, contestants will participate in a leadership training seminar. A professional motivator will be there to share her abilities and skills with the young ladies. Contestants will be judged on scholastic achievement, volunteer service, talent or speech, personal interview, and formal presentation. Awards will be given in each Mon. Tri. 7 a.ni-6 Appt. • K a.m. & 11 j tn. 948-4033 Center //<• iiviuli It/v 1615 South Bedford Hastings, MI (5/24) Approved vouchers In emount of $7,429.95. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller, dork Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (5/24) A typical headstone like the ones et Quaker Cemetery. CASSADA to PLYMOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC., A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION. Mor- minutes East 100 loot. North at the date 50/100 Dollars ($70,610.50), iedudmg interest at on the shore al Wall lake at the Northwest corner that said mortgage at the Barry County Courthouse, Hostings, Ml. at Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 40 OF MERLAU9 MNE LAKE PLAT, ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN URER 3 OF MATS ON PAGE 54. od in accordance wMh 1940Q 600.3241(a) In which COUNTRYWKH FUNDING CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgage Carolyn Ann Drake caiegory. The new slate queen will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship to Lowthian College, a full modeling scholar­ ship, a round-trip flight and all expenses paid lo compete in the National Miss T.E.E.N. finals. More than 50 other scholarships and prizes will be given away to other contestants in addition to the winner’s prizes. Drake's accomplishments and hobbies are: superior achievement in mathematics contest third place, 1989 St. Jude’s Bike-a-Thon, dancing, swimming, reading and volunteer work. Her photo was by White’s Photography; hair was styled by Arleen of Lifestyles; and other sponsors arc Local Union 1002 of Brad­ ford While; Wilder’s Auto Service on Clin­ ton; Klocsterman’s Coop; Beebe's Shoe Ser­ vice; Neil's Printing; Roush's Accounting and Tax Service; TenderCare; Bosley Pharmacy; Barlow Florist: Hastings Bowl; Coleman's Agency: Floyd and Char Main; Margaret Groner; Stan and Jody Stockham; Byran and Brenda Miller; Gordon Kenyon; Doug Drake; and Kevin Bower. (616)499-3300 (5/24) Graduation Issue Thursday, May 31st, 1990 SENIORS — If you want your picture included in this special issue, but did not have it taken at White’s Photography, please leave your picture (with your name on the back) at the high school or Banner office by ■ Friday, May 25th. INSURANCE COVERACE For your... Hours: May 9. 1990 Approved appointment of Hubert Rohm Jr. as probationary member of the Pine lake Fire Dept. Accepted resignation al Chief Doug Selvidg. from Polka Dept, as of 5-10-90. Approved appointment of Charles Frary as Chief ofPdireaB of 5-10-90 at $7.50 par hour and on a 90 day probation. Approved appointmont of Sandy Olney os a tem­ porary part time patrolmen at $3.35 per hour net to exceed 20 hours per wook. Denied appeal: Pine lake Fire Dopt. pay for Hayward r2 run on 3-12-90. Ratifies expense of $3,301.34 for Intarlakes In­ surance and amended the budget for the some. Adopted resolution to approve the Barry County souq wane management plan. Ratified expense of $79.00 te $Mo by Slide. Approved oppent of Bock and Midkiff to committee to work with Hope Twp. to resolve am­ bulance issue with Intent of Township ambulance service In Dolton. outstondtog bills totaling 4 WEEK SPECIAL GET SERIOUS, CALL DIET CENTER SAMY TOWNSHIP MEETING May I. 1990 Meeting called lo order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Treasurer report accepted. Resolution to retain A. Germich, attroney re: In­ terlaces Amb. Bills approved for General Fd. S5.824.00, B.P.H. Fire $601.00, Hickory Fire S5.824.00. Police $4,809.32 plus $5500. tree removal to Barry County Rd. Comm, on Osborne Rd., and all payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Asserted to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor (5/24) Individual Health • Form Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Hom* • Peroonol Belongings • Life • Home • Auto • Rental Prop«r»y • Motorcycle s„„9ne £tateman/WRncF JIM, JOHN, DAVE., .ot 945-3412 (5/31) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24. 1990 Joseph F. Manock Ethel B. Mason NASHVILLE - Ethel B. Mason, 83 of 731 Reed Street, Nashville passed away Sunday, May 20, 1990 at her residence. J Homer C. Bauchman Marshall I. Tasker HASTINGS - Homer C. Bauchman, 77, 1663 Wall Lake Rd., Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 16, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Bauchman was bom on June 5,1912 in Hastings, the son of Emil and Gertrude (Biggs) Bauchman. He was raised in Hastings area and attended the Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He also attended the Michigan State University. He was married to Valhorg K. (Bremmer) Brown on June 29, 1947. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 12 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and Hastings Conser­ vation Club. Mr. Bauchamn is survived by his wife, Vai; son and wife, James and Linda Bauchman of Hastings, son, David Bauchamn of Lake Odes­ sa, son and wife, Michael and Lynda Bauch­ man of Hastings, son and wife, James and Annaliese Brown of Hastings, son and wife, Tom and Midge Brown of Danbury, Connecti­ cut, son, Robert Brown of Hollywood, Florida; daughter, Gertrude Parker of Covina, Califor­ nia, daughter and husband, Mary Jane and Tom Straley of Hastings, daughter and husband, Barbara and Bert Gualdoni of Murhpysboro, Illinois; 18 grandchildren; nine great grand­ children and one sister, Mrs. Neil (Katherine) Granger of Mio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Colledge in 1946; daughter, Mari­ lyn Tumes in 1979 and by grandson, Matthew Turnes. Funeral services were held Friday, May 18 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor LAKE ODESSA - Marshall I. Tasker, 76 of Lake Odessa and formerly of Sebastian, Flori­ da passed away Monday, May 21, 1990 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Tasker was bom March 10, 1914 in Odessa Township, the son of Roy and Rose (Schnabel) Tasker. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933. He was a fanner and was employed at the Walter Reed Farms and Lake Odessa Canning Company. Mr. Tasker is survived by one brother, Malcolm Tasker of Lake Odessa; one sister. Mrs. Neil (Phyllis) Sedore of Grand Ledge; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 23 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Keith Laidler officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Earl N. Burdick TRAVERSE CITY - Earl N. Burdick, 84. a retired pharmacist from Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, May 15,1990 at his residence. Mr. Burdick was bom April 20, 1906 in Hickory Comers, the son of George H. and Kate (Nobel) Burdick. He was a 1927 graduate of Ferris Institute. He was married to Marilyn S. Ward on March 24, 1951 in Angola, Indiana. He was a resident of Traverse City for the past 22 years, he retired in 1973 after serving as pharmacist for seven years at Munson Medical Center and for five years at Garfield Pharmacy. He was a charter member of the Hickory Corners Masons, where he was a member of 60 years. Mr. Burdick is survived by his wife, Mari­ lyn; two sons, Bruce Burdick of Traverse City and Larry Burdick of Hickory Comers; two daughters, Cheri of Traverse City, and Sharon of Battle Creek; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lewella Lindemuth. Funeral services were held Friday, May 18, at the Hibbard-Ruggles Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Ward officiating. Burial was at the Hickory Corners Cemetery. ATTEND SERVICES GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St., Michael Anton. Pauor. Ruree 945-9414. Sunday. Mi) 27 - 8:43. Church School (all age*); 10:00, Family Worship; HASTINGS FIRST AAL Branch. Thureday, May 24 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 11:30 RMh Circle. 600 supper. Huliufi, Michigan. G. Kent 7:00, Holy Cownrnmaoc, Ascension Keller, Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. of Our Lord. Friday, May 25 ChriMiaa Ed. Sunday, May 27 6:00 Wedding Rataanal. Saturday. 9:30 aad 11:00 Worship Services. May 26 - 9:30 CoM f; 5:30 WedNenefy provided. Broadcast of te 1:00 NA. Monday, May 28 9: 30 service over WBCH-AM and 6w Positive Parentiag. Tuesday, FM. 9:30 Service; 9:50-10:50 May 29 - 9:30 Wotdwarhere; 7:00 Church School Classes for all ages; Advesawm Wednesday. May 30 10: 30. Coffee Hour in the Dining 1:004:00 Orgro study Room; 4:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship; 6:00 Senior High Youth Fellowship. Monday. May 28 ■ Office dosed. Hastings Area FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whalea. Phoae 945-3151 Parsonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ tian eaperieace makes you a member, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 pjn. Wednesday Prayer. HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Tone; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 94*8004 Kerned) PMtor. James R. Barrett, Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship 11:00 n.m.. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wedaeedey. Family Night. 6 30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Seaior High Youth (Houseman Hall) Adult Bible Study aad Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10:00 lo 11:00 a.m. Kings Kids (Chiidea's Choir). Sunday morning service WBCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confes­ sions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complain Proscription Sorvico HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Loire Odosso COLEMAN AGENCY *f Hastiest, Inc. Inturonca for your IHo. Homo. Businoss and Car WHEN FUNERAL HOUE FUXFABMCORPORATED of Hostings GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davis, Pastin'. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth Pastor. Phone 9484269. Sunday Services - Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church II a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; All FeUowship Time 7 p.m. Wcdeeadoy Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYCI (Grade K thro 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organisations: Wesleyan Mea. Women's Mis­ sionary. second Tuesday, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Youth Adult Interna­ tional, Adult Fellowship Groups, Young Missionary Workers Band. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan, James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz toga 13-19); Adah Bible Study - no age limits. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, The Bible, the Whole Bible, and Nothing But the Bible.” One mile east of Hastings, 600 Powell Rd. Pastor Kevin Eady, 915-3289. Sunday School 9:45; Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening Family Hour at 6:00. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST. Father Thomas B. Wirth. Vicar. 2413 McCann Rd.. Irving, Michigan. Phone 795-2370. Sun­ day Mass 11:00 a.m. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worthip 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Mason was bom on February 10,1907 in Indian Springs, Tennessee, the daughter of Mahlon and Mary (Humphreys) Rodgers. She was raised in Kalamo Township, Eaton Coun­ ty. She attended the Bowen Country School. She was married to John Robert Mason 1924 in Bellevue. She and her husband farmed ia Eaton County most of their lives. They lived their retirement years at Middle Lake in Hast­ ings. She was a member of the Nashville Nazarene Church. She loved bird watching, enjoyed outdoor sports, especially deer hunt­ ing. She and her husband enjoyed traveling across the United States. Mrs. Mason is survived by son, Ben L. Mason of Nashville; son-in-law, Donald H. Chase of Nashville; six grandchildren; four step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren and a sister, Flora Satteilee of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Mason in 1980; daughter, Dora M. Chase in 1984; great granddaughter, Mayme Chase; one toother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 22 at the Nashville Nazareoe Church with Rev. Alan Mettler officiating. Burial was at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Peggy Louisa A. Everts GARDEN CITY-Peggy Louisa A. Everts, 86, of Garden City and formerly of Assyria Town­ ship passed away April 22, 1990. Miss Everts was born on April 13,1904 in Assyria Township, Bany County, the daughter of Floyd F. and Belle N. (Bivens) Everts. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1922. Attended Western State Teachers College in Kalamazoo and Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti. She taught at the Eagle and other Barry County rural schools before teaching at the Hosmer, Robinson and Wilson Intermediate Schools in Detroit She recieved her M.A. in Art Education from Wayne University. She was the mentor of many successful young artists and art teachers in Michigan. Her booklet “Helpful Hints For New Teachers In The Art Workshop” is still used as a textbook. She was a member of the Detroit Metropoli­ tan Methodist Church. Miss Everts is survived by nephews, Robert A. Meade of Vienna, Ohio, and Kenneth F. Meade, Sr. of Nashville. Sister-in-law, Betty Everts of Downers Grove, Illinois and several nephews and nieces, as well as grand, great grand, and great great grand nephews and nieces. Preceding her in death were sister, Gladys L. Meade Cole Adlrich; toother, Lloyd L. Everts; and beloved in the life of AJ. (Jack) Arasim. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held 11:00am Saturday, June 30th, at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with Rev. Ronald Brooks of the Nashville United Methodist Church officiating. Miss Everts requested in lieu of flowers, that any memorials be made to Putnam Public Library in Nashville. Lawrence Levi Chase Maurice F. Ingram HASTINGS - Lawrence Levi Chase, 82 of 5487 Coats Grove Road, Hastings passed away Saturday, May 19, 1990 at his residence. He was a life long residence and farmer of Coats Grove, living on a Centennial farm. Mr. Chase was bom on February 18,1908 in Coats Grove, the son of Jesse and Alice (Coats) Chase. He attended the Coats Grove and Hast­ ings Schools. He also took courses in agricul­ ture at Michigan State and the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. He was married to Hilured Lehman on December 19, 1934. they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last December. He was Sexton of the Woodland Memorial Park for 34 years, which he always enjoyed and was proud of. In 1984 he and his wife, Mildred were inducted into the Farmers’ Hall of Fame. He was active in many organizations: The Gideons, the Woodland Lions Club, chairman of the Jury Board for 18 years, H istorical Socie­ ty, served many years on the A.S.C.S. Board. He was a member of and served on the Board of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church to which he contributed many hours to the moving and rebuilding of the church. He was always ready and willing to do anything to help in the Lord’s work. Mr. Chase is survived by his wife, Mildred; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Jean Chase, David and Brenda Chase, all of Coats Grove, Roger and Gayle Chase, Robert and Sandy Chase, all of Woodland; 11 grand­ children; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Don Chase of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by one toother, Earl Chase in 1973. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 22 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church with Reverend George Speas and Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial was in the Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons Memorial Bible or the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Maurice F. Ingram, 82 of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 21,1990 at TendeiCare Nursing Home. Mr. Ingram was born July 3,1907, the son of Fred and Mina (Thornton) Ingram. He attended Hastings school systems. Mr. Ingram was married to Kathryn Flem­ ming, July 18,1930, she preceded him in death May 14, 1975. He than married Emma Jane Schondelmayer in 1976 and had lived most of his retirement life in Florida until returning two years ago residing in the Caledonia and Hast­ ings area. Mr. Ingram was employed in Chicago for a short time, returned owned and operated the Auto Tag Inn from 1930-1936, his employ­ ment also included: Caukin Oil, as a tank truck driver, E.W. Bliss, in the pattern division; Eaton Manufacturing; Consumers Power Company; Barry County Court House and Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, retiring in 1965. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Hastings Moose Lodge and had served as sky watcher in the Civil Air Patrol. Mr. Ingram is survived by his wife, Emma Jane; daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Betty) Brown of Mason; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marcia Ingram, of Hastings; step-daughter, Mrs. James (Miry) Graham of Hastings; step­ son, Ted Schondelmayer of Florida; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; brother, Lyle Ingram of Phoenix, Arizona. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Girrbach Funeral Home, with the Reverend Philip Brown officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of one’s choice. Marie K. Fairchild OHIO - Marie K. (Kurtz) Fairchild, 83 of Ohio, passed away Monday. May 21, 1990. Mrs. Fairchild was born May 22, 1906 in Hastings, the daughter of Frank and Kathryn (McPharlin) Kurtz. She was married to Hubert Fairchild. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fairchild is survived by her husband, Hubert; sister, Mrs. Thomas (Helen Jane) Myers of Vergo Beach, Florida and a brother. Thomas Kurtz of Hastings. Mass was held Wednesday, May 23 at Gesu Church in Ohio. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. ' Arrangements were made by the DeJohnFlynn-Mylott Trust 100 Funeral Home, Cleve­ land, Ohio. ” EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. featuring ... MEMORIALS" WM J. EASTMAN ‘SUNBURST 2049 t Quimby 1616)945-3541 Advice You Can Trust Forethoughtfuneral planning......An idea that makes sense for today. The price of funerals has more than doubled in the last fifteen years. We don't know what prices will be in the future, we can be sure that they’ll go up. Pre-planning gives the opportunity to guarantee the funeral at to­ day's prices. — • • BOSLEY PHARMACY “Proscriptions'" • 110 S. lell«rson ■ 945 3429 • HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Over 1,000,000 took advantage of funeral planning in 1989. Many in the Hastings • • • Relieves your loved ones of any financial Everyone between the ages of 0 & 100 is eligible. (No medical exam required) Relieves your family of many burdensome decisions at a very trying time. Funeral Home • .4 great gift oflove. Walnut & So. Jefferson Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-2471 Area BIRTHS: ZrtaGIBL Tom and Robin Girrbach of Woodland, wish to announce the birth of their daughter, Breanna Marie, bom May 5, 1990 at Blodgett Hospital. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20% inches long. She was welcomed home by her four year old brother Tommy. Born May 4 to Gary and Laurie Bustance of Hastings. Tune: 6:20 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12% ozs. Bom May 14 lo Don and Shirley Mays of Woodland. Time: 6:10 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. % oz. Bom May 16 lo Kendall and Joanne Tobias of Hastings. Time: 12:17 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 ozs. Bora May 17 to Matthew and Susan Burpee of Battle Creek. Time: 11:57 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 ozs. A’raBOY Adam Richard bom May 10 to Gregg and Carol Conrad of Middleville. Weighing 10 lbs. 5 ozs. Time was 12:53 p.m. He was welcomed home by two brothers, Mike 11, and Matt 10. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ace Abbott of Middleville, Reva Conrad of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conrad of Lowell. Bom to Michael and Sandra Batson May 12, 1990 at 2:03 p.m. al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dustin Michael weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20% inches long. Proud grandparents are James and San­ dra Spears and Robert and Lee White of Hastings and Bob and Glenna Bateson of Bat­ tle Creek, and the late Nancy Steeby. Bom May 10 to Edward and Julie Wood­ mansee of Hastings. Time: 2:58 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 ozs. Bom May 18 to Richard and Anita Duns of Woodland. Time: 7:58 a.m. Weight 8 lbs. Bora May 22 to Tracy Scobey of Hastings. Time: 7:35 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 ozs. Adult education graduation set The Hastings Adult Education graduation will be held in the Hastings High School Lec­ ture Hall tonight. The 30 graduates are: Martin C. AUerding □, Rodney Lyn Angus, Teresa Aicfcea Bouher, Anita Elain Butler, Dawn Lee (Frye) Cappon, Mason R. Christiansen Jr., Helena Marie Cook, Rhonda Ann Daniels. Richard Charles Davidson, Turn DeWin, Pamela J. Dimoad, Yancy Lee Edger, Allisa (Lisa) Evans, Kimberiy Ann Fagan, Martha Lucia Garcia. Frances Elaine Hause, Kay Neil Howell, Wendi Marie Lambert, Tamers Kay (Schild) Miller, Jeffrey Gabriel Purd’im, Shirley 1. Quick, Cherry Lynn Ricketts, Bar­ bie Lynn Sinclair, Leland Alexander Tracy, Tony Tuttle, Christopher Scott Walker, Daria Dianne Wdkina. Kimberiy Ann Winans, Mark Winh, Delta Zimmer. Twenty-five graduates attended the com­ mencement exercises. The address will be given by Kenneth Kens­ ington chief executive officer al Viatec. In­ vocation and benedkation will be given by the Rev. Robert Mayo, Hope United Methodist Church. The boys’ quartet (Tom DeVauh, Eric Gritan, Barry Gibson and Geoff Gibson), will sn< and be accompanied by Jenny Bender. They will perform “Friends" and “It’s hard To Say Good-Bye." Graduates who will give speeches are Frances Haute, Kay Howell and Kimberly Fagan. Scholarships will be given out by Terrilyn Kroger, Kellogg Community College Counselor. LaVeme BeBeau, coordinator of adult education, will present the class. Diane Hoekstra. Board of Education President will present the diplomas. A reception following the ceremony will be hosted by Linda Bauchman, LaRita George and Lee Vender. Accumulates income tax free. burden.. .plus substantial savings. • Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. Benfield United Methodist Church Sunday School ............ 9:00 a m. Church.............................. 9:30 a m Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School 9:30 a nt Church......................... 10-30 am. Allows you to express your own wishes. area. Forethought funeral planning guarantees that the funeral you plan today will be avail­ able just as you specified, without additional costs, years later when needed, avoiding a burden upon your family.* •Un*., f.O.l.C. 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings Guaranteed Price (Even select and guarantee the casket.) NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTMGS BANNER AND REMINDER Gerald E Thomas DELTON - Gerald E. Thomas, 75 of 11471 Oak Drive, Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Monday, May 14, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Thomas was bom on September 14, 1914 in Ionia, the son of Claude and Martha (Wickham) Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo and Bany County areas. He retired in 1974 from the Upjohn Gunpany of Kalamazoo where he was employed for 32 years. He was married to Florence Joyce Wheaton on October 20, 1935. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Flor­ ence; one daughter, Mrs. James (Roselyn “Bee”) Buell, of Kalamazoo; two sons, Richard Thomas of Long Island, New York and Claude Thomas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rheta Cannom of Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. DELTON Joseph F. Manock. 82 of 398 Cordes Rd.. Wall Lake. Delton passed away Monday, May 21, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Manock was born October 22, 1907 in Coldwater, the son of John and Angiolina (Rossi) Mannocchi. He had lived at the Wall Lake address since 1974 and was formerly of Kalamazoo. ' He was employed for 33 years at James River Corporation in Parchment where he retired in 1973. He was married to Julia Rose VanHyftc December 21, 1946 in Richland. Mr. Manock is survived by his wife, Julia; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Barone of Coldwater, Mrs. Dorothy Burkett of Long Beach, Califor­ nia and Mrs. Caroline Koroly of Newport Richie, Florida; one brother, George Manock of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Pastor Jim Noggle officiat­ ing. Burial will be at the Mt. Ever-Rest Memor­ ial Park. . Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Forethoughtfuneral planning is funded through life insurance policiesfrom Forethought Life Insurance Company. Local man to be In ‘Movle-A-Thon’ Nick Barlow of Hastings will take part in this weekend's first-ever "Movie-AThon" in Grand Rapids. Barlow will represent Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in the fund­ raising event, proceeds of which will go to Butterworth Hospital pediatric services. About 30 people are scheduled to sit through 20 movies at 20 screens at Studio 28, starting at 11 a.m. Friday and ending al noon Sunday. The film wat­ chers arc supposed to do their viewing non-stop for about 48 hours and each will have solicited pledges on a per­ movie basis. All money raised will be presented to Butterworth during the Children's Miracle Network Telethon June 2 and 3. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 — Page 7 Woodland News Raseys to celebrate their Miner-Reynolds to be 50th wedding anniversary wed on August 4th Von and Helen Feighncr Rascy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 4. They were married June 4. 1940. in Nashville, Mich. Von retired from Clark Equipment in Baltic Creek in 1972. Both love to travel and belong to Clark's retiree travel club. The Raseys have one son. Ralph, and one grandson. An open house will be held June 3 at the home of Ralph Rasey. 2780 N. Mason Road. Vermontville from 1 to 5 p.m. 4 They request no gifts. Mr. and Mrs. MaxC. Miner of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathrin Lynn Miner, to Daniel Ray Reynolds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reynolds of Grand Junction. Kathy is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School *nd a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University. Dan is a 1987 graduate of Fruita Monument High School, Fruita, Colo., and is currently attending Mesa Stale University in Grand Junction. An Aug. 4, 1990, wedding is being planned. Gwinn-Geiger speak wedding vows May 5 Gertrude Gwinn became the bride of Charles Geiger on May 5, 1990. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Jack, cousin of the groom, al the Central Lutheran Church in Muskegon. The bride wore a floor length gown of rose gray-chiffon with a lace over-lay bodice. Her bridal bouquet consisted of pink-white carna­ tions, white stephanotis accented with ivy and baby's breath. She wore a pearl tiara in her hair. Serving as maid of honor was Doris Catlin, friend of the bride. She wore a pink tea length gown and carried a bouquet of pink-white car­ nations. accented with ivy and baby's breath. The brides escort was Kenneth Konieczny. son of the bride. Serving as best man was Ron Geiger, son of the groom. Ushers were Ed and Chuck Geiger, grandsons of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Furman of Grand Rapids. Sally Gwinn Fare, daughter of the bride, was in charge of the guest book. Following the ceremony, a dinner was held at the Piano Factory Restaurant in Grant! Haven. A buffet reception for 200 guests was leld on May 12. 1990, at the Mid-Villa in Mid­ dleville, with music by the Middleton Trio. Grauls to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Graul will be guests of honor at a reception to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 3, bet­ ween 2 and 5 p.m. al Cunningham Acres. 4980 Tupper Lake Road. Highway M-50, Lake Odessa. The couple's children are putting the recep­ tion together. No gifts, please. Annatoyn-Denny plan Peakes to observe their June 30th marriage 35th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ross Annatoyn of Howell. A 35th wedding anniversary open house is planed for Ralph and Joy Peake Saturday. May 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. All are invited to this celebration, hosted by their children. Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. James Duff of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Barbara Lee and Jef­ frey Lynn Denny. Jeff is also the son of the Ute Jack Denny. The wedding date has been selected for June 30, 1990, in East Lansing. Barbara is a 1985 graduate of Howell High School and 1989 graduate of Michigan Slate University with a bachelor's degree in packaging. She lives in Haslett. Mich. Jeff graduated from Hastings High School in 1980 and from Michigan State University in 1986 with a bachelors degree in mathematics and a teaching certificate. He is teaching high school math at Yale High School and is the varsity baseball coach. Jeff lives in Croswell, Mich. Moon-Funk announce July 28 wedding plans DuMerer-Monro announce engagement Wedding vows will be exchanged on July 28 by Theresa Ann Moon and Joel David Funk. She is the daughter of William and Catherine Moon of Grand Rapids. He is the son of Ron and Clarilla Funk of Delton. The bride-elect, a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Grand Valley State University, is a social worker at Kent Client Services in Grand Rapids. * r.c future groom, a graduate of ThomapJe Kellogg High School and Grand Rapids Junior College, is a Middleville police officer. Mr. and Mrs. George R. DuMerer of Schaumburg, 111., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Diane, to Robert William Munro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hugh Munro of Hastings Denise is a 1982 graduate of Schaumburg High School and a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University. She is employed by Beck­ Sunray Inc. in Des Plaines, 111., and plans to teach elementary school in the fall. Robert is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and graduated in 1986 from Michigan Stale University and is employed at AT&T Network Systems in Lisle, III. A March 1991 wedding is being planned. art. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Quick announce their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, May 24. They have lived 46 years of their wedded life at 8810 Broadway. Hastings. Cards from friends and neighbors will he appreciated. Marriage Licenses— Dale Kenneth Berry, 43, Hastings and Eloise Ruth Barnett. 36. Hastings. Mark Alan Eycr. 25. Shelbyville. Lori Beth Lindgren. 24. Shelbyville. Donald Lee Daws. 33. Bellevue and Patricia Elaine Avila. 26. Bellevue. Shribers to observe 63rd anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Shriber will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 28. William Shriber and Susan Gurd were mar­ ried at the Methodist parsonage in Hastings by the Rev. Keefer. They have resided at 630 E. South St., Hastings, all their married lives. They have one daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth Hull and a son. Duane and Janet Shriber, both of Hastings. They have eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. No celebration will be held. Cards are welcome. Legal Notices Quicks to observe their 60th wedding anniversary FnMtCwrt Lingoes-Tillman tell of engagement plans Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lingoes of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Lingoes, to Timothy Tillman, son of Pastor and Mrs. Clair Tillman of Coleman. Wise. The ceremony will take place in Berrien Springs, on Aug. 5. NOTICC OF HCAIHNG Forman-Thomason tell of their engagement Mr. and Mrs. George Forman of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Montic Morris of Vermont­ ville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, K'Anne Marie Forman, and Ray Carl Thomason. An August wedding is being planned. provided by Viola I >nd Cunningham of the Class of 1939. Merrill L. Tyler. Class of '48, gave the opening and closing prayers. The business meeting was conducted by Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht (*46) and the roll call was read by Shirley Classic Kilmer (*58). Douglas MacKcnzie (Class of ’59) served as toastmaster and congratulated the class of 1940 as the honored 50-year class. Dorothy Heise Randall spoke for the 50th year class. MacKcnzie then gave his congratulations to the Class of 1955 as the 35th reunion class. The response from that class was given by Arlene Riven Forman. Virginia Tousley read a treasurer's report; Duane Reuther ('54) led the group in singing the school song and "The Battle Hyma of the Republic," and a memoriam was given by Carolyn Brodbeck Brechetsen (’46). The 1991 association president will be Viola Cunningham. Members ofthe executive committee will be Elaine Jordan Benner, Willard Brodbeck, David Chase, Byron Hesteriy, Jane Jordan Hesteriy, Linda Kenfield, Harold Lehman, Frances Born Reuther, Mdva Makley Shook, Frank Townsend and Merrill L. Tyler Members of the Lakewood United Methodist Church who are graduating front high school or college dm term were honored at church Sunday morning. Each graduate received a gift from the church. During the ceremony honoring the church's graduates. Pastor Ward Pierce preseated Julie Johnson, daughter of George and Judy Yonkers Johnson, with her high school Julie was extremely ill for a long period of time during her junior year and misaed several weeks of school . Although she made op all of the missed work and pined her teats, state law forbade Lakewood High School to give her credit for the work and she would have had to repeat pan ofthat year before she could graduate^ from a public high school in She ctoae to complete the remainder of her high school work through the Christian Light Education Home Study program. The home school option allowed her to work Saturdays as well as weekdays, aad Julie completed the work and took her gradurtioa qualifying teats ■ April. Since that tone, she has been aatanding LttttiW Community College where toe is working toward a major ia journalism. Julie's parents are holding an open house ia her honor Sunday, June 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. Douglas Mackenzie announced the Woodtaad Memorial Day Program will be held at Woodland Memorial Park on Vehe Road Monday, May 28. at 10 a.m. la caae of rain, the program will be at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at toe comer of M-66 and Baraam Road. The Rev. George Speas will be the mam speaker. The Lakewood High School bead will make an appearance, and Harold Stan­ nard will speak about a veteran who is buried here. A list of all veterans buried here aad Woodland veterans buried elsewhere wffl be included in toe program but will not be read this year, as has been toe part custom. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard arrived in Mirhigro last Wednesday evening, flying ia from San Francisco, where they had spent time with their son, Robert Stannard of Dan­ ville, and his family. The Stannards were met at toe Grand Rapids airport by Tom and Doris Niethamer. Harold and Neil are now getting settled into their summer home on Broadway in Woodland. Because Stannard is a former prin­ cipal of Woodland School before toe merger with Lake Odessa created the Lakewood School District, they attended the alumni ban­ quet Saturday evening. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1990*91 BUDGET Clawson-McBrian plan a June 30th wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Clawson of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Atm, to Jeffrey Allen McBrian of Grand Rapids. He is the son of Donald McBrian and Nancy McBrian of Hastings. The bride elect is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and works al Recycle America in Grand Rapids. The prospective bridegroom attended Hastings High School. He works for Freedom Manufocttring in Grand Rapids. A June 30, 1990, wedding date has been When the Woodland village council met May 13, Sue Pepper resigned as President Pro Tem as she has now moved out of the village. Her replacement has not yet been announced. At the same meeting. Council President Les Forman announced the work on installing conduit pipe and covering the creek behind Woodland businesses would be completed before school is out. The conduit pipes have been in Che village for several weeks, but work was deplayed by a permit complication. After the creek is covered, the village plans to make the area a parking lot for businesses and Herald Classic Park. The Lakewood High School band marched in the Holland Tulip Festival parade Saturday. It was raining so hard that the videotape of the band in the parade looks like water is pouring over the camera lens. The Lakewood band has marched in this parade annually for many years. The Great Lakes Missouri Fox Trotter Club met at Bob Neely's home on M-43 west of Woodland Saturday. Pat Fisher taught a group of 10 hone riders bow to square dance on horseback. Edith Buxton said the hones didn't have any problems with this project, but the riders did. The dub members who attended the meeting were Jack Cooper from Kent City, Randy and Cherie Bogan from Newaygo, Chuck aad Maggie Potter from Portland, Randy and Cheriy Ovennire and Bob Kubbte from Hastings, Nelson and Jeanne Miller and girls from Nashville, Steve Morrison from Lake Odessa, and Peter and Barbara Brodbeck, Edith Buxton, and host and hostess. Bob and Joan Neely. all from Woodland. Confirmation was held at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday morning. Each confirmed and received a corsage or buttoniere and a gift from the congregation. They were Donnie Duff, Charity Fariee, Amanda Holbrook, Jeff Krauss. Beto Meyer, Ben Mudry and Vicki Nictfaamer. A reception in the fellowship hall fofiowed the service. LaVerne Roberts is still suffering from back pmhlfwii A 50th reunion of the Woodland School Class of 1940 was held at the home of LeRoy and Joyce Hessner Saturday afternoon. The reunion began at 2 p.m. Roger Buxton came at 3 o'dock and took a group picture of those who attended the reunion. They also saw a tape of Woodland School, made from a film taken in 1936. Each guest wrote an autobiography and told what they had done in the 50 years since graduation from Woodland High School. The autobiographies were compiled into a book by Frances Reuther, and each got a copy as a souvenier. The class members who attended the reu­ nion were Boyd Bany; John Blocker; Frances Bora Reuther, Willard Brodbeck; Rosie Fensteraaker Cunningham; LeRoy Hessner; Iva Frantz Moore, who came from North Carolina for the reunion and banquet; Roland Geiger; Dorothy Heise Randall; Virginia Hesteriy Tousley; Neil Hynes, who came from California; Kathleen Rogers Behnam; Mildred Curtis Waldron; Johlatma Rosenthal Braakxma who came from Iowa; Roca Sawdy Eddy; and Mayona Valentine Dawson. Many of their spouses also attended the reunion and banquet. The reunion broke up and the guests left for home just in time to get dressed and get to the alumni banquet held that night at Woodland School. The Woodland School Alumni Association held its 94th annual bsrajuet at the Woodland School Saturday evening. After a social hour, dimer was served st 7 p.m. by the Habitat for Humanity Group. Table decorations were by Catherine Lucas File No. 90-20363-NC In the matter of Chad L. Davids. Social Security Number 370-80-6977. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. June 14. 1990 at H:30 am., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probale. a hearing will bo held on the petition for change of name of Chad Lee Davids to Chad Lee Stiles. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent kWent. “ale: May 21. 1990 Chad I. Davids 336 W. Slate St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/24) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 4,1990, at 7:30 p ro. at the vocal music toom of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a joint public hearing to consider the system's proposed 1990-91 budget and to consider the levying in 1990 of an additional propos­ ed millage rate of 1.2279 mills for operation purposes pur­ suant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1990-91 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 35.7797 mills already authoriz­ ed by Hastings Area School District’s residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 35.7797 mills be levied in 1990 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would in­ crease revenues for operating purposes from ad valoren pro­ perty tax levied in 1990 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 3.5537%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school system’s proposed budget and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate, and adopt its 1990-91 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary �Page 3 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 24. 1990 Traffic crashes cost $7 billion In 1988, traffic crashes cost Michigan citizens more than $7 billion in property damage, medical care and quality of life, ac­ cording to a University of Michigan study released May 15. A total of 1,704 people died as a result of crashes— half of them alcohol-related—on Michigan roads in 1988. Another 22.560 suf­ fered serious injuries. In Barry County in 1988. there were 17 fatalities and a total cost of nearly $55 million. According to Fredrick M. Streff. scientist at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, property damage accounted for less than SI billion of the S7.1 billion crash-associated costs. The remainder reflected medical and mental health costs, ambulance and police ser­ vices, emergency services, administrative costs, productivity loss, and loss of quality of life (pain and suffering). “Our data indicates that traffic crashes arc not only numerous, but also exceptionally costly because they involve such high levels of fatality and injury,’* Streff said. The results of the study were presented al the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Plan­ ning's “Michigan Lifesavers *90“ conference in Bellaire. The study, sponsored by the Michigan Of­ fice of Highway Safety Planning, examined crash rates and costs for all 83 Michigan counties, using data from the Department of State Police. Quality of life costs were based on economic models of damages awarded by juries in cases of injury or death, special pay for hazardous work and the amount people commonly pay for increased safety. Streff noted that Wayne County mirrored the overall experience of the stale in term of crash incidence and costs. Almost 24 percent of the crashes and 20 percent of the total costs of the state were attributed to Wayne County alone. In general, rural counties have propor­ tionately larger crash costs than urban coun­ ties. Streff said, because crashes on rural roads tend to be more severe than those on ur­ ban streets. Streff said be hoped that city, county and state legislators would use the data to make policy decisions regarding allocation of rsources to prevent crashes, including assign­ ment of police officers to traffic enforcement duties and re-examination of the current safe­ ty belt law. Michigan’s safety bell law went into effect in July 1985. However, Streff noted that it is only a secondary enforcement law. meaning that a police officer cannot stop a driver solely on the basis of non-use of safety belts. An annual survey of safety belt use con­ ducted by Streff indicates that only 44 percent of drivers and passengers in Michigan use their safety belts. “Our data strongly supports changing the safety bell law to allow primary enforce­ ment.” Streff said. “The cost of enforcing a primary law would be considerably less than the $7 billion lost on crashes a year.” The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has spent an average of $628,000 each year on enforcement and public educa­ tion programs to support the current safety belt law, Streff said. He also supports the implementation of sobriety check lanes as an effective deterrent to drunk driving. “When people say that sobriety check lanes are an intrusion on their privacy, they should be reminded that when they go to an airport they can routinely expect metal detector sear­ chers and a search of their bags. Problems associated with armed airline passengers have never come close to those associated with drunk drivers." Phone prescription dangerous coaver- baarere of terriers., tantiag ^Us. tremors Mr- •«> child molesters in prison and you take anyfeing at aD?' Six Delton students share ‘high honors’ Lake Odessa News The repair of the railroad crossing at Wood­ bury has made a direct effect on Lake Odessa with the rerouting of all M-66 traffic onto M-50, Jordan Lake Avcnue/Road and Musgrove Highway. One bonus is that the detour brings motorists past our beautiful Jor­ dan Lake, with an excellent view as one ap­ proaches from the east, our Veterans' Memorial Chapel. Lakewood High School and the vintage depot sandwiched between two apartment complexes. Southbound traffic will first spot our new water tower with its Lake Odessa name and the Tree City USA logo. The route goes past a supermarket, two party stores, three service stations, a floor covering store and sport slop and two restaurants. Residents along the route are acutely aware of the high number of travel trailers going north along with the high volume of semi-rigs. The Lakewood High School. Class of 1980 is planning its 10-year reunion Saturday. July 21, at the Royal Scot in Lansing. A buffet din­ ner will be served at 7 p.m. Martha Lambert, daughter of Jack and Doris Lambert of Sixth Avenue, is a recent graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree, in art design. Jennifer Hoffan and Eric Jorgensen, both of Clarksville, graduated with degrees in psychology and accounting finance, respectively. Eighty-five retired school personnel from Ionia County met last Thursday at the Lake Odessa VFW Hall for a noon luncheon served by the Auxiliary members. Following the meal. President Bruce Blanchard of Ionia presided at the business meeting, in which NEED A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN No application No closing fees. Use one of our... HOME EQUITY LOAN You can borrow anywhere from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on the equity in your home. Write a check when you need a loan or a fixed rate • fixed term loan. Both are quick and convenient. ATIONAL iciui bohik LENDER ASTINGS role West State at Broadway 1280 Chief Noonday Rd HASTINGS GUN uAKE 945-3437 792^406 GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Serving Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Can Ton nee: in Grand ftapMW 2O7«Tt> Mary Fran Armstrong was re-elected secretary- Elvin Betz of Ionia was elected legislative chairman, to be assisted by Elaine Nelson of Lyons. Fred Wiselogic was the speaker and held his audience in rapt attention as he related the development of the calendars used to measure time through the last 7,000 years. Mr. Wiselogic is a retired biochemist who retired to Lake Odessa, which was the hometown of his mother's family. Memorial Day services are set for Lakewide Cemetery Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m., under the auspices of the VFW Post. The Lakewood band will be on hand to play. Earlier, the post color guard and others will be at Clarksville for a parade at 9 a.m. Following the Lakeside observance, the Post members will pause briefly at Veterans' Memorial Chapel for a short ceremony. A committee of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel representatives of the Ionia County chapter recently held a pre­ retiremem seminar at Saranac High School, with a panel of chapter members covering many facets of life to consider in the years preceding actual retirement. They report on attendance of 43 who left with enthusiastic response. Their presentation is being con­ sidered as a model for other counties. Another seminar covering still other aspects such as in­ surance will be held at a future date. Teachers and other school personnel from the county's high school districts were invited to attend. On Sunday afternoon, church school and Wonderful Wednesday participants of Central United Methodist Church entertained parents and grandparents in the auditorium of Lakewood High School with their musical “Kids* Praise.” This was their second musical featuring “Psalty," played by phar­ macist Bill Walker. This baseball story had teams, the Bulldogs and the Psalters, with 11 players on each team, along with a chorus of younger children. Other adults handling responsibilities were Chery Valentine, Ginny and Bob Kruisanga. Jodi Farman, Tina Walker, Shawn Hazel. Dianne Reed, Ellen and Martin Vipond, Vanessa Broe. They had much parental help in the many weeks of practice. Guests noted were from Clarksville, Sunfield, Hastings, Battle Creek. Jackson, Bellevue and Delton. Among the guests were the Rev. Charles Richard and wife, Ruth, HELP WANTED • 5 Commissioned Salespeople • Construction Workers for Pole Barns • C.M.M. Operators • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • General Factory Labor • Delivery Drivers • Electricians • Bartenders • Receptionist Call Kyle at... 948-8600 Out ol Town Call 1-800-526-7298 ^LWISE PERSON.ML SERVICES. INC 129 E. State St.. P.O. Box 126 Hastings, Ml 49058 from Coldwater. With the closing of Kenyons’ Hobby Shop, the redemption center for trading ttamps mov­ ed to Ayres Jewelers and Video, so this ser­ vice is still available to local residents. Guests at the Michael Morse home near Richland on Mothers’ Day included many relatives who gathered for that occasion, and for the first birthday of Elizabeth Morse. Local people attending were the Tony Bar­ croft family of Carlton Center and the Menon Garlocks. Elizabeth's great-grandparents were in the group. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Somers of Payne Lake, and the Clarence Morses of Bellevue had the distinction. Others came from Wayland. Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, East Lansing and Fremont. The store window display of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was at Sid's Flower Shop in Ionia during the week of the annual Homes Tour. The display featured a signature quilt, recent issues of the Bugle, sta­ tionery and cards depicting the depot, and a series of photographs taken when the depot was moved from trackside lo its new location on Emerson Street. The quill was made by ladies of the Skenteibury Division of the Women's Fellowship at the Congregational Church about 1933. Many townspeople had paid their coins to have their names em­ broidered onto the quilt pieces. This was a popular fundraiser in the Depression years and before. The Rev. Emerson Minor gave the sermon at Central United Methodist Church on Sun­ day in the absence of the pastor. He was ac­ companied by his wife, Eleanor, of Plainwell. He had been the interim pastor for 10 weeks in 1986. A Grief Support Group will meet Sunday evening, June 3, at Central U.M. Church with Rev. William Courier of Kalamazoo the con­ venor. Anyone in the community who has suf­ fered grief or loss is welcome to attend. In the next seven weeks, the group will meet Mon­ day evenings. Advance registration at 374-8861 is suggested. Shannon, daughter of W. Curtis and Patricia Johnson, is included on the dean’s list at Kalamazoo College. The Monday Laming State Journal has a feature story on Superintendent Larry Spencer of Grand Ledge schools being given a superior plus rating from his school board for his commitment to helping children learn. He is a Lake Odessa high school graduate. His mother, Ardith, is now an Ionia resident. His father was the late Jack Spencer, a clothing merchant in Lake Odessa and Ionia. His sisters are Karen of Lake Odessa and Ruth Ann of Vermontville. RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN / THERAPIST feared for my life. A detective came to my home with a social worker. Much to their sur­ prise, 1 coadaaaed immediately, and later that fenr, 1 was taken to jedl. Unlike moot other sex offenders, I oooparawd felly. And unlike most families in each situations, mine was very supportive. Thank fee Lord, they loved me aad knew that ■nm of my toady', willtogacu to mod /■0,lMmd>yearioju)ndwasput<x> pnhtotoafrawa yon. The probation end- The academic class of Delton Kellogg High School's Class of 1990 has six members sharing "high honors" with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Shown here (front row, left to right) are: Kim Adams salutatorian; and Jennifer Gallagher, valedictorian; (back row, left to right) Sandra Morin, Amy Phillips, Brian Campbell and Autumn Lester. Commencement exercises will be held in the Delton Kellogg High School Gymnasium on Sunday, May 27. WET BASEMENT? ANK of Mach to my sorrow and that of my family, I mi the offender. Ten years ago, I molested ■y timer. Beaty (Mt her real name) was only 11 yean aid at the time. 1 was 22. Besty was too afraid to turn me in to the authorities, so she confided in a young friend. who was being ■otatod by her taher. When the authorities questioned the other girl, she brought up my ■area, aad I was arrested. I had heard all the horror stories about what “DM you report fee tat feat you were tnk- ■Mr who fee offender is, TURN HIM OR HIM Dill It ■ abeohnety imperative that the cnabaag down on my head, k has already toggwaad. aad I survived. My arrest and Vdtarer “Wltf ■»?* Dav N.Y.: Thank you for a most unusual taRv. You have matte an excellent point that ■ to often overlooked aad have performed a DM). bow vital it is far a physacta to aak questions Child moleaaen are not necessarily Moray flgaroa who toft around schoolyards wgh Mr hato pulled down over their faces. They can be a tovoriie goto. or grandpa, or a gaaaroaa, gnnd antered neighbor who enjoys ■ton, Ude awiaamlag. on hikes or to the zoo. They can be married or single, old or young, ■onutt or well-educated. Ctad moieatiag is a hideous crime. It robs Throe Mto victim, deapenady need to be raacead a, party a, pooMe. I arga everyone who h reading this, if you were anmaily aboard when you were youagar. ptoaae, tell aomebody al once — a Mand. a neighbor, a doctor, a member of the wounds will not heal by themselves. You need ato ’haraUftraruwrxr. Smdu ■aad. long, btuhteu-size envelope ttoeinmey oeterJoe 53.65 (thu indnAt pomge and haaaUsg) to: Bodes do 4m Imam. r.O. to* 11562. Chicago. III 60611-0562 (In Cmaga. m3 54.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 DICATE. INC. CREATORS SYN­ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - Fullte, Pennock Hospital. bcattd m HasUnp. has an oedtant oppa dr.1 Judpunrs Aft. and ham pwaonai a ■■ ■ ca.Madfcal — Tcaiporaty Fall Tlaie — Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, Michigan, has a temporary full time position (12-hour shift, 3 days per week, every other weekend), from mid-June to early August for an experienced Respiratory Therapy Technician or CRTT/RRT. Hours: 0630 to 1900. No “on-can". Excellent work schedule and competitive salary. Please crntact: Mark Olmsted. Director Cardlopulmanary Services PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3120 or 948-3112 HYGIENIST WANTED for a ... CHEERFUL, BUSY, QUALITY OFFICE Full or Part Time s 15.00 per hour PLEASE APPLY TO Box #477 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Human Resources Department PRHWOCR HOtaWAl, 1009 Wm Green Street Hastings, M 49058 Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed ap­ prox. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman St.. Lake Odessa. Ml Both Day or Night Shitti Available �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 24. 1990 — Page 9 Barry County Hospice to be Good Samaritan division Two new employees join soil and water district A new soil conservationist and a district administrator are now on staff at the Bany County Soil and Water Conservation District office, based in Hastings. Mike McClish has been transferred from Marshall's District Soil and Water Conservation office to serve as soil conservationist here, and Diane Dell has been hired to succeed Sam Schroeder as the district administrator. As soil conservationist, McClish will be working with farmers on the Food and Securities Act, helping with farm planning and handling engineering tasks as needed. He also will be working on the Mud Creek Water Shed project Prior to working in Marshall, McClish spent six years as a technician in the Van Buren County Soil and Waler Conservation office. From 1975 to 82, he owned a farm in St Joseph County where he raised livestock and cash crops. A Portage native, McClish spent two years in the agricultural technology program at Michigan State University and has taken additional classes. He and his wife, Doris, reside in Portage and have two children, Ben and Maria. As district administrator, Diane Dell will be working with the reforestation program, the tillage program and special interest and basic conservation programs. She previously worked as an administrative assistant for the Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. "My family and I were fortunate enough to be transferred to Hastings two years ago, when my husband, affectionately known as 'Sarge*. was assigned to the local Michigan State Police Post," said Dell. "This beautiful county was not unfamiliar * to us. We both have warm spots in our hearts for Gun Lake and Payne Lake, and I spent my Mike McClish Diane Dell junior and senior years at Thornapple Kellogg High School," she said. ' Dell's previous job experience includes working in the mental health Held in Lapeer and being a civil clerk in Van Buren County's District Court system. She and her husband have two children, Shawna and Randy. Maple Valley schools won’t seek millage increase byMarkLaRoae Staff Writer After discussing three proposals prepared and presented by Superintendent Carroll Wolff, the Maple Valley Board of Education decided Monday not to ask for a millage in­ crease in the June school election. Instead, the board decided to reduce capital outlay. The board passed a motion to follow Wolff's recommendations outlined in foe se­ cond proposal and to review foe district's pro­ posed capital outlay at a later date. Two of the three available options, which accompany this story in their entirety, advised against a millage election in June, and the third suggested asking the electorate for an in­ crease of 2.25 mills for two yean. Based on the governor’s current state aid proposal, this would have created $331,728 in additional revenue for school operations. In presenting the three proposals, Wolff noted that the economic outlook can change rapidly and that current information on foe projected increase in insurance costs were much more favorable than had been an­ ticipated earlier in the year. In 1988. the district's employee health in­ surance premiums jumped 35 percent, and in 1989 they jumped another 19 percent. Based on this trend. Wolff said he had originally based the budget figures on projec­ tions of a 20 percent increase. But because of information passed on by MEA officials it now appears that MESSA, foe insurance car­ rier, is promising no more than a 2 percent in­ crease, which means 18 percent of foe projec­ tion, or approximately $85,000, could be saved. . „ <a.(T In light of the good news‘ort ifte cost' df ifi-‘ surancc. coupled with the positive signs com­ ing out of both political camps in Lansing that something will be done to change the way schools are financed in foe future, Wolff said his recommendation was to go with proposal No. 2. The proposal, which the board approved unanimously, calls for no millage election, maintaining the present educational program and teaching staff, but also for a reduction in mained the same for 1991-92, the district could continue to operate its entire program and end up with a balance of $227,873 at the end of the school year. In the event that the millage was defeated in June, which would have been quite possible since millage increase requests have been fail­ ing across the stale, Wolff suggested making the reductions proposed by the school ad­ ministrators and the transportation and equip­ ment supervisor. The cuts, which would have included capital outlays of approximately $83,440. The proposal also notes that implementing an in-school suspension program, which necessitates hiring an additional teacher or counselor, "is still a top priority at the high school." (See accompanying in-school suspension story.) The plan also calls for a review of the budget with an eye toward finding and "mak­ ing further reductions in other expense ac­ count items not required by the master agreements.” The figures in the accompanying chart of the three proposals presented to the board are all estimates, Wolff said. "The final figures won't be known until the stale aid act is approved and we have our membership or enrollment figures,” he add­ ed. “We just come up with an appropriations brnfestin June, but we have to turn in our final budget by Nov. 1.” Trustee Harold Slewart said he also thought foe board should review and reduce capital outlay before making any cuts in school programs. Wolff and foe board also discussed the first and fond proposals before making their deci­ sion to review the budget before any other ac­ tion is taken. The other two proposals had their strengths by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Saying that gravel pit owners had shaken foe good faith and understanding of township residents, the Yankee Springs Zoning Board of Appeals last week tabled a variance request byMarfcLaRoot from the developers. The issue will be taken up again at a meeting set for Tuesday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. The variance requested by Roger Fulton, representative of the Thompson McCully Company of Belleville, asked for a 75 percent For instance, the first proposal would have left thing pretty much as they are now. with no program cuts and an estimated fund balance of $110,000 at the end of the 1990-91 school year. But Wolff noted that this would've have resulted in a deficit of approximately $4MU7A4;Ja J 991x92. which ; would, have made millage increase of 3.05 mills necessary to maintain current programs. Proposal No. 3 recommended going for a 2.25-mill increase for operations in the June 11 school election Wolff told foe board that if the millage voce passed, the district would be able to operate its entire program in 1990-91 with an antic^ated balance of $409,209 at the end of the school year. He added foal if the state aid increase re- reduction in a 200-foot setback from Payne Lake Road. That would allow the company to extract gravel up to 50 feet from the road, and replace it with fine sand that officials said is good only for fill. Before that special meeting, ThompsonMcCully officials were told to work with Township Board officials to solve several violations of its agreement with the township and supply references from past job sites. "You have caused uncertainty and unrest in the neighborhood," said ZBA member John Jerkatis Jr., "I want to see Thompson McCully's progress on the violations and a list of references that say Thompson McCully in fact does what they say they will do." ZBA Chairman Frank Fiala and members William Schultz and Jerkatis all voted to table the request Originally, the developers were given a permit by the Yankee Springs Planning Commission to mine 15 acres in a 38-acrc parcel on Payne Lake Road. They were to mine 300,000 cubic yards from the pit replace the topsoil and seed and mulch the area by July 1. There have been questions raised almost daily since the operation started, Schultz said, with either him or Supervisor David Van Elst getting calls from foe neighbors complaining about violations of the agreement by the custodian who was first charged with fourth­ degree criminal sexual conduct in January. Fourth-degree CSC is a high court misde­ meanor that carries a maximum sentence of two yean in jail. The crime occurs when there is sexual conduct without penetration and with foe use of force or coercion. The charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place at the school on Jan. 8. The victim is a 15-year-old female student. However, after learning of the alleged inci­ dent, a 19-year-old girl and former student came forward with a similar charge, and a se­ cond count was entered against Maison in RN Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: BWa - ICU It HOUR SHIFTS RN * NEW GRADUATES MEDICAL I SURGICAL FULL AND PART TIME 8 * 12 HOUR SHIFTS GBAM lhal includes Medical. Dental. Lite, Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability insurances. Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels ol coverage you and your family need To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec. RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 company. The list of violations that Jerkatis was referring to was given to the Township Board at its May 10 meeting by neighbors of the pit. That list includes not putting the processing plant in a central location in the pit, running the operation before and after the agreed hours, leaving dangerous slopes unfenced, inadequate dust control, excessive ' jtwn has plead not guilty to both charges ".d is free on a personal recognizance bond. After the first charge was filed, the Maple Valley School District suspended Matson with pay pending the outcome of the case. No far­ ther disciplinary action was taken after the se­ cond charge was brought against him. tn April. Maison took a polygraph test, but the results of that test have not been released. The second count, which had been postpon­ ed because of (he polygraph, has also been bound over to circuit court and is pending trial. mrrrrrriTTTTrnnr in Ito Matter of tho McArthur Drain NOTION HOMY GtVBf that I. Retort W. Shot runoff on adjacent property, cutting the trees inside a 50-foot "green belt," and having a crew member living in a travel trailer on the property. A 200-foot setback from neighboring property where no excavation is allowed is TTTvrrrriTTTrrrrrTTn area, which might be 10 feet wide in some places. Fulton said the cutting of the trees was purely economic. In order so sell the wood chips from the trees, the company they were dealing with wanted aU of the hard wood from those trees, he said. Otherwise, the trees would have been chipped up and left lying on the ground. "We felt (cutting the trees) it would be a whole lot more environmentally acceptable than to leave the chips on foe ground," he said. As for replacing foe trees from foe green belt, Fulton pointed out that foe long-range plan was to plat the property for development and they could not consider planting trees until "we are all done." Several from foe crowd of approximately 75 people who attended foe two-and-a-halfhour meeting, accused the TMC of raying one thing and doing another. They called for the company to take care of the violations and "live up to the rules." Joe Tishvon summed up what many others had said during the evening. T can tell you what's happened," he told the ZBA, "they've lost faith. They don't trust these people." HELP WANTED Great job for the homemaker. Assembly positions — many avail­ able. $5.00 per hour plus piece­ work. Start immediately. Apply Now! Cail Kyte at 94S-8M0 Out of Towa Cali 1-800-526-7298 -WISE PERSONNEL SERVICES. INC. 129 E. State St.. P.O. Box 126 Hastings, Ml 49058 Immodlatofy RN/LPN We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work full-time on our afternoon shift. We offer health insurance and vacation benefits, competitive wages and working conditions. Contact L- Gloner RN, Director of Nursing, 616-945-2407 for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2’00 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 Itonce 9 7D 90* W344.1B foot, thence S9DW 330 foot, (hence 5 900 30* W 74.54 foot, thence N BK) W B40.74 foot. ihonce N 54D W 14.5 foot, thence N 190 foot to the terminus at a point 1320 foot West and 1407.4 foot South al ihoNi comer of said sec­ tion 21. 4»4l*2rWos'400loo'.ltoncoSoulh79D29*M~ tw are avoilabto for public •action 21. TentaNvo also a matter of concern. Also at the meeting last week, the Township Board issued a moratorium on any more gravel pits until the ordinances were updated on the subject, and gave TMC five days to fix the violations. In response to a question at the ZBA hearing, Van Elst reported that he had worked out the majority of the problems with TMC, with the exception of two "sticky issues;" the placement of the machinery and the "green belt." "I've discussed it with our lawyer and I will talk to the other board members. We may have to have a special meeting," he added. The nearest property owner of the pit, David Perry, said at the meeting that living next to the pit with the processing plant "has been nothing but hell for me." He said he was told before he left on a vacation that the crusher would be centrally located in the pit to minimize the noise, vibration and dust to the neighbors. When he returned he found the crusher was located in the northeast comer of the pit, adjacent to his home. His home is suffering structural damage, the noise is terrible and he is worried about the safety on Payne Lake Road with the increase of summer motorists, he said. Perry said the cutting of trees runs almost to his property line, leaving him no green belt. Schultz pointed out that the closest property owner to the south, David Lunsma, has one line of trees left in the green belt lumiraiscrs, and private contributions to be help locally for indigent patients, volunteer services and bereavement services. “Under the new organization, a local board will still be responsible for local funds and services, while being able to utilize the resources of Good Samariian Hospice. This will provide Barry County residents excellent care, both from our local volunteers who have given many hours of invaluable service, and Good Samaritan Hospice professional ser­ vices, an excellent Hospice organization.” Funding to cover start up costs of the af­ filiation has been received from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Pennock Founda­ tion. Additional funding is pending. J.R. Aubuchon, president of the Good Samariian Hospice Care Board of Trustees, stated, "We at Good Samaritan Hospice Care are vitally interested in assisting neighboring hospice programs in becoming certified so that terminally ill patients can access their hospice benefits. We at Good Samaritan Hospice Care have an excellent relationship with Barry Community Hospice and we in­ tend to work closely with their staff to insure the same high quality care as we now provide in Calhoun County.” Legal Notices announced Yankee Springs ZBA tables gravel pit owners’ request Nashville man’s sex offense trial adjourned; new trial June 4 Staff Writer CHARLOTTE — The Eaton County Cir­ cuit Court trial of accused sex offender Lary Matson of Nashville was adjourned Monday. A new trial date has been set for June 4, said Eaton County assistant Prosecutor Melissa Coulter. Coulter said Cicuit Judge Richard Shuster granted the adjournment because Matson has retained new counsel. "The trial was adjourned in order to give the new defense attorney a chance to prepare his case for his client," Coulter added. Charles Zwick of Charlotte was Matson's first attorney, the name of his new counsel is not known. Despite the adjournment and switch in counsel. Coulter said she is hoping to reach a plea bargaining agreement, so there won't have to be a trial. A sex offense trial, she said, could be em­ barrassing and humiliating for a kx of people, including the defendem. the victims and the school district. However, Coulter has one overriding concern. “For the victim's sake. I'm still hoping we can reach some kind of agreement so their nun i >uive to be a uiai. Coulter said. Matson is the Maple Valley High School capital outlay reductions of $83,440 (as in­ dicated in No. 2). cutting funding for sports by $25,000 and going with a pay-to-play (plus athletic boosters) system as well as cuts in remedial reading, music and art. The vocal music instructor and elementary art instructor would've been laid off. Wolff also told foe board if it became necessary, they could go for an increase of several mills in the 1991-92 school year, when a "fall-fledged” campaign effort could be effected. The Barry Community Hospice Board has approved (he program's becoming a division of Good Samaritan Hospice Care, effective approximately July 15. By the board’s action. Barry Community Hospice will become licensed by the State of Michigan and certified by Medicare through Good Samaritan Hospice Care. The certifica­ tion will result in terminally ill patients throughout Barry County, who qualify for Medicare, Medicaid, or Blue Cross-Blue Sheiid, having 100 percent of their medical and supportive care, prescription drags. equipment and hospital inpatient care paid for under a special Hospice benefit. All terminally ill patients will continue to be served regardless of ability to pay. David Tripp, president of Bany Communi­ ty Hospice Board of Directors stated. "The opportunity to become affiliated with a licens­ ed and certified Hospice will help provide valuable services lo Barry County residents, that have not been available in the past when Barry Community Hospice was an all­ volunteer organization. The new structure will allow billing of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies for services per­ formed, and reserve money from donations. dsscrttN time and pfoco as altoil to pubtiefr announced. The Ming of any proposal by an individual or firm •hall dividual wWh on interest in soldi Nona IS FURTHBI GIVEN that an ths IBtb day of Juno. A.D. 1990. from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. at raid location, I will conduct a hearing to raviow tantativo apportionments for tonafltt received. Lando lubjstt to assessment for this project Ila within tho following described special drain assessment district: Commencing at a point 231 foot East and 790 South of Ito NE corner of section 21. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South Doled: Moy IS. 1990 xoown w. snorrer_ Barry County Drain CommlMlonar County of Barry (5/31) Planning a “Weekend Garage Sale?” Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! Give Us A Call at—M84M1 HELP WANTED Applications are now being accepted lor the position of courier. Candidate must be neat appearing and have an excellent driving record. Work schedule will vary, with approximately 20 hours per week. Apply at the Personnel Office ... IIJUTIIIOI CITV SANK 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 e.o.e. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1990-91 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 30,1990, at 7:30 p.m., at 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Educa­ tion of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to consider the district's proposed 1990-91 Genera! and Special Education Budgets, and to consider the levying in 1990 of an additional proposed millage rate of .0691 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1990-91 budgets until after the public hearing. Copies of the proposed 1990-91 budgets are available for public inspec­ tion during normal business hours at 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 1.38 mills be levied in 1990 from within its pre­ sent authorized millage rate. The additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1990 otherwise per­ mitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, by 5.27 percent. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 1.38 mills already authorized. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school district’s proposed 1990-91 General and Special Education budgets and the levy of an additional millage rate. Following the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt its 1990-91 General and Special Education budgets; not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. John R. Fehsenfeld, Secretary May 22, 1990 �Paje 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 Hastings students earn FFA awards at banquet Hastings Chapter FFA award winners: (front row, L-R) Lee Ossenheimer, David Cairns, Chris Bowman, Maxine Stranton (back row, L-R) Eric Endsley, Jason Larabee, Joe Meppellnk, Daryl Cheeseman. Eleven students received awards May at he Hastings FFA chapter's Parent and oember banquet for demonstrating a variety tf skills and abilities. Proficiency awards were given to students vho demonstrated skills and abilities, many of hem learned through jobs or production proects in specific areas of agriculture. Daryl Cheeseman received a proficiency award in agricultural mechanics for his work ib a machine shop, operating a drill press, lathe, bandsaw and surface grinder. He also cleaned the shop and helped manage the operation. A beef production proficiency award was given to Eric Endsley for his work on the family beef and swine farm. He has developed computer programs lo keep accurate records of the operation and he continually strives to upgrade his cattle. Maxine Stanton received a proficiency award for dairy production. Working on the family farm, her responsibilities included feeding the stock, setting up milkers, cleaning the bam and baling hay. The home improvement and turf and land­ scape management proficiency awards were given to Jason Larabee. His home improve­ ment project included designing and installing landscaping at his family's home. Larabee also supervises a crew that land­ scapes area homes and businesses. These pro­ jects raise funds for FFA activities. David Cairns received the farmstead im­ provement and placement in agriculture profi­ ciency awards. He helped improve his family's dairy farm and has worked at Taylor Creek Golf Course. Larabee and Lee Ossenheimer received proficiency awards in public speaking for their performance at the state demonstration contest, where they took third place. Leadership awards were given to members who participated in one of the leadership con­ tests. The recipients were Cheeseman, job in­ terview (gold award, districts; silver award, regionals); David Cairns, extemporaneous speech (silver award, districts); Joe Meppelink, public speaking (silver award, districts); Larabee and Ossenheimer, demonstration (gold award, districts; gold award, regional; gold award, state); Chris Bowman and Matt Henion also retrieved awards for chier participation in the public speaking demonstrations. Scholarship Awards were given to Meppelink. Endsley and Cheeseman for maintain­ ing overall G.P.A.’s of 3.0 or higher. The Star Greenhand Award went to Ossenheimer who, as a first-year member, participated in activities and demonstrated leadership ability. Endsley received lhe Chapter Farmer Award and the Dekalb Award as the member must involved in chapter activities and for his supervised agricultural experience program. Cairns received the Chapter Agribusinessman Award for his involvement in activities and his supervised agribusiness experience program. The FFA has also elected its officers for the 1990-91 school year. They are Jason Larabee. president; Krissy Javor. vice president; Kara Endsley, secretary; Matt Henion, treasurer; Dale Cheeseman. reporter; and Maxine Stan­ ton. sentinel. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 94&8051 to- SUBSCRIBE! — Legal Notices April 23. 1W0 Common Council mot In rogulor session in the City Council Chombers, City Holl. Hooting*. Michigan, on Monday. Moy 14, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll call: Watson, White. Brower, Campbell, Cusack. Jasperse, Spencer, Walton. Moved by Brower, supported by Walton, that the minutes of the April 9, 1990 minutes be approved, with a correction lo <20 to rood Teresa Hoyle Co­ Chairman of the Environmental Commission not Energy Commission, as signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: Nano. Carried. Invoices read: Britten Concrete................................................ 05.339,.50 General Alum.......................................... 2.084.02 Wallace and Herman......................................... 5,159.44 lakeland Co op................................................... 3.645.83 Consolidated Gov’t Services........................... 2.400.00 Moved by Cusack, supported by White that the above invoice* be approved a* rood. Yoos: Walton. Spencer. Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton, that the invoice from the Fisherman Group for $235.00 be approved from the contingency fund with pro­ per budget adjustment to <101-958-826 for policy handbook. Yeas: Watson, Jasperse. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White, Watson. Noys: Spencer. Carried. Mayor Gray recognised David Bosenberger. Assistant Boy Scout Troop loader from Troop <77 and a group ol scouts who were present at the council meeting to oom their Citizenship award and Communications badges. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the April 11, letter from the Thomapple Arte Council be referred to the Ordinance Committee a* Or­ dinance 144 prohibits the sale of Items in the pork. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that th* letter of April 18. from the YMCA requesting the use of Tyden Park: Monday thru Friday (5-8 p.m.), Saturdays (B-12 a.m.) April 16. thru May 12, and September 10, thru October 20: Fish Hatchery Pork: Monday thru Friday (5-8 p.m.), Saturdays 8-12 a.m., April 16, thru May 12, and September 1'3 thru October 20, be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spencer, that the request from the American Legion Post 45 to hold a Memorial Day Parade on May 2B, 1990 be granted under the director of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that lhe letter of April 17. from the Joyce*’* requesting permission to attach flag holders to the light pole* be approved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Jeff House and Leo Parker wore present to answer any question*. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack that the request of Doug Ayers, Scout Troop <175 re­ questing permission to place a container for paper* on City Property on the Apple Street right ol way just North of th* Eberhard* parking lot lor recycling be approved for o 90 day trial period under the direction of th* Director of Public Ser­ vices and th* container be locked. Yeas: AH. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Ordinance Committee Chairman Jaspers* repcrted bock from th* last meeting that there is a present ordinance which covers yard and garage soles. They can have 3 per year, for 3 consecutive days and lhe committee feels this addresses th* problem. Councilman Spencer was concerned about enforcement and the City Attorney stated it was up to the Building Inspector or the Police Department to enforce. Moved by Jaspers*. supported by Brower the Landfill Agreement for a term of five y-.^r* from April 1, 1990 to February 28, 1995 bo approv­ ed with lhe Hastings Sanitary Service for city residents. Yeas: Watson. White, Brower, Camp­ bell. Cusack, Jasperse. Spencer, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Ken Neil. Owner of Hostings Sanitary Service was present asking for on increase in garbage col­ lection for residential pickup. He stated that there has not been an increase in eight year*. Coun­ cilman Campbell asked about a special provision for those with only one bog and a discount for those who wont to pay a year in advance. Neil stated that they did not have a provision for those with only one bog but could give one month free for residential customers who want to pay a year in advance. He stated that they have a provision lor those who are handicap and pickup at the back door rather than curb side. Councilperson Walton slated that recycling is becoming a big thing and in a few years there will be a program on recycling. Neil has a pilot program with lhe school now on recycling office paper. Councilperson Brower com­ mended Neil on the recycling he is doing now. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that the modification of garbage license agreement rates be approved for Hastings Sanitary Service for garbage collection of $7.00 for the first garbage receptacle or two bogs and 52.00 for each addi­ tional receptacle or two bag* and the contractor may charge 10% penalty on account* unpaid fif­ teen days after th* du* date, and $10.00 or current market price for the replacement of each garbage receptacle, and may collect fee* not to exceed two months in advance from new customers, and an additional $200 for oher than curbside pick-up. with the exception of handicapped customers. Yeas: Woifon. Spencer. Jaspers*. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Brower. White, Watson. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Cusack, that the bids on water main pip* go to Etna Supply for S66.293.4S. Yeas: Watson. White, Brower. Campuoil. Cusack. Jasperse, Spencer. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Cusack staled that the Budget Com­ mittee hod finished th* budget process and it is bein,, printed up and will be presented at the next meeting. He also complimented Mik* Klovanich. Director of Public Service* and hl* crew for the smooth operation In installing shut off valves at th* hospital. Water was to be shut off far approx­ imately two hours for repairs and th* work was completed In 48 minutes. He stated that the hospital was treated with great respect and thank­ ed them for a )ob well dene. Moved by White, supported by Watson that the request from Jack Reynolds, president of the Men* SkxepHch league to us* Fish Hatchery Park on Sun­ day evenings from 5 p.m. on be recommended for approval under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Walton that th* letter from Joan Knight, Barry County Christian Schools referred to th* Parks Committee be ap­ proved for a walk-o-thon and picnic at Fish Hat­ chery Park on Moy 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but th* carnival was not allowed under ordinance. Yeos: AH. Absent: Non*. Nays: On*. Spencer. Moved by White, supported by Walton that Mike Klovanich bo allowed to purchase light* for th* Fish Hatchery Park as budgeted for 15 walkway lights and 4 parking lot lights to be prepaid for $9,000 + shipping and JAL Electric be allawed to do th* wiring of th* lights and city crews to do the trenches and seed. J 8 L Electric bid $10,107. Yeas: Walton. Spencer, Jaspers*. Cusack, Campbell, Brower, Whit*. Watson. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer that th* time the park is to be closed bo referred to the Ordinance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the resolution from Consumers Power Company be adopted to remove. 1-7.500 morcury-vapor in alley behind Soars and 1-10,000 mercury vapor near 139 E. Court and Install 4-215 watt metal halide Court and Michigan near Penny's let and 11-215 watts on Apple and Jefferson near Moose Lot and 8-215 watt* on Apple and Church near old Elks lot and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the change in th* streetfighting contract. Yeas: Wat­ son. Whit*, Brower, Campboll, Cusack, Jasperse, Spencer, Walton. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the resolution supporting th* decision of th* Barry County Road Commission to place a 1/2 mill pro­ perty tax request allocated to th* road commission on the boMot for road maintenance In Barry County be adopted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Mary Lou Gray proclaimed April 27. thru May 6, as Lions White Cane Week. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the Lians flag fly from the City of Hastings flag polo beneath lhe US Flag during White Cane Week April 27. thru May 6. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Gray announced that April 30. thru May 4 would be Spring Clean-up Weekin Hastings and an ad bo placed in the Banner. Mayor Gray announced that Mayor Exchange with Uticn would bo a 2 day exchange with them coming hero on May 14, and 15. and the City going there on Moy 22 and 23. Moved by Walton, supported by Spencer that th* March Police report be received and placed on file. Yeos: Ail. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Brower that the bld from Renner Ford for $16,358 with o trod* of $4,346 totaling $12,002 be accepted for a new police cruiser package. Yeas: Walton, Spencer, Jaspers*. Cusack. Campbell. Brower. White, Wat­ son. Absent: None. Carried. Director of Public Services. Michael Klovanich announced that during Spring Clean-up not to use. plastic bogs or metal os the City cannot accept them at the city landfill. Moved by Spencer, supported by Brower that Chief, Roger Coris be given permission to pro­ ceed with th* MAECORP proposal to do the 45 day report, and site assessment for soil gas survey and monitoring well Installation at the City Garage for contamination from underground tanks. Th* City to pay $10,000 and the balance to be picked up by grant through the Stat* DNB. The bld from MAECORP was $1,500 for the 45 day report and $2,600 for the soil gas survey, and $6,000 for th* monitoring well Installation. Chief Cori* stated that contamination was non delectable at the fir* station. Yeas: Watson, White, Brower, Campbell. Cusack, Jasper**, Spencer. Waftan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spencer, supported by Walton that th* funding for the MAECORP proposal come from th* Equipment Fund. Yeas: Walton, Spencer, Jaspers*, Cusack, Campbell, Brower, White. Watson. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spencer to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Shoran Vickery, City Clerk (5/24) Throughout our nation s htslory, it was lhe brave men and women of our armed forces who protected our borders and defended our American way of life. * Many fought and died so mat we might remain a free nation, and it is for them that we so sadly mourn on this day. Their great sacrifice in the name of their country shall not be forgotten as we remember with pride our most courageous citizens. ■ ■ ■ HAMMER'S MOTOR HOME SERVICE CANOE LIVERY Va ne Ttnofflt KhtC CAMPING DAILY - MONTHLY - SEASONAL MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. 530 W. 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Walker, C.P.A. gov* his audit report on th* Financial Statement for the year 1989. John W. Ryan from Michigan Township Par­ ticipating Plan explained his insurance plan for the coming year. Set up road program for the year, included full seal and gravel. Ward O. and Mary Weiler signed contract with the State of Michigan under the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act ol 1974. When bids or* all in on mowing Township yard the board will choose the one is best qualified for th* job. Pay all outstanding bills. Table discussion on Government Unit using the Township Hall. Meeting adjournva at 10:20 p.m. Juanita A. Slocum. Clerk Attested by Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (5/24) it Tl fjimplic ify THE SHEAR PLACE Vickie McEwen - Stylist We Use und Bocemmond ROKFH Product* 113 West Lawrence Ave. 843-2630-Chertoff* ^REDKEN A-l AUTO GLASS A UPHOLSTERING COLEMAN AGENCY 4 Health Insurance Auto • Home • Lite 945-3412 • 203 .S. Michigan, Hastings Also: HECKER AGENCY 517-852-9680 • 225 North Main, Nashville Residential Glut* - Window Tfertnf Auto Cuttom GrapAlct Upholttery Vlityt Top* - SunAoofi Commercial - Residential •88-6370 -180 8. Kendall - Battle Creek A-l CAP CITY Running Board* - Bed Linen - Truck Accessories •83-7318 - 31 Gram TYunk St. - Dickman Motor Oils - Tire* ■ Batteries - Acxessones Home Delivery - Fam Fuels A Propane Gas 76M1211 • 238 County Line Real • Freeport l-SOO-78^65^ We Salute lhe AnneH Forces Of Our Country! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 24. 1990 — Page 11 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #16 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. fhe owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #15 • WILLARD MYERS The owner of last week's Mystery Farm was Carl and LuAnn Potter of Nashville. ...of NASHVILLE. Willard Myers was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to AO Who Entered — Mystery Farm #16 Answer My Name My Address. Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. 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' 1 “»>- "*** I [Phen. - M5 242S Our People Make the Difference!' - SALE HOURS - West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 WELTON'S SALES & SERVICE HEATING AND COOLING Gaa A Oil Furnaces & Centre! Air Conditioning - F.atarfoa the LENNOX Pulte Funtece - 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 848 E. Columbia Ave.. Battle Creek Call 945-5352 Call 963-6437 Caledonia Farm Equipment Jfndrus / M QJastings 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan - sr evict hqum Ph. (616) 891-9233 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 Saxon tennis team earns regional championship Hastings High School's tennis team rolled over 11 other mid Michigan Class B schools to win the MHSAA Class B. Regional Tour­ nament Iasi Friday at Lansing Catholic Cen­ tral High School. The Saxons placed finalist in 5 of 7 flights and won 3 flight championships to gamer 22 team points and the championship. Host Ijnsing Catholic Central placed se­ cond with 17 points, while DeWitt and Haslett tied for third with 11 points each. Other finishers were Hartland 9 points. Mason 7, Lakewood 6. Corunna and Durand 4 each, Eaion Rupids 3. Fenton 2, Ovid-Elsie 1. The Saxons held or bettered their expecta­ tions in b ol 7 flights. At seven places in lhe tournament. Saxon players upset opponents seeded higher in the draw. Hastings Man Gahan won the second singles flight, Joe Meppelink won the fourth singles flight, and the team of Jeff Baxter and Tom DeVault won the first doubles flight championship. According to Coach Tom Frcridge. “Final­ ly. everyone played well on lhe same day. Se­ cond and third doubles, who have been strug­ gling all year, put it together right. Everything clicked. It was really fun.” Second seeded Matt Gahan dominated se­ cond singles so thoroughly that he lost only four games tournament. After a firs* round bye. Matt slopped Eaton Rapids 6-0, 6-1, and then bounced Hartland 6-1, 6-2 in the semi­ finals. In the championship match, he com­ pletely demoralized Pete Hubbel of Haslett 6-0, 6-0. At fourth singles, third seeded Joe Mep­ pelink, after a first round bye, dropped Cor­ unna 6-4, 6-1, and then upset second seeded DeWitt 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-finals. In the championship match, he dismantled top­ seeded Joe Borzen&ki of Lansing Catholic Central 6-2, 6-2. Seeded second in first doubles, Tom DeVault and Jeff Baxter, after a first round bye, stopped Durand 6-2, 6-0 in the second round and Lansing Catholic Central 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals. In the finals, Baxter and DeVault upset a power-hitting lop-seeded DeWitt team 6-2, 6-2 fo rthe championship. At first singles, seconded-seeded Hastings' Dave Oom drew a first round bye. In the se­ cond round, he defeated Durand 6-3, 7-5. In the semi-finals, he lost to third seeded Alex Mueller of Haslett, 64, 60. Mueller played extremely well and ended up qualifying for the state tournament as an individual. Hastings' Brad Weller, seeded second in third singles, lived up to his seed exactly. After a first round bye, he stopped Lakewood 6-0. 4-6, 61. and then dropped Dave Be I nap of DeWitt, 7-6, 60. In the finals. Brad fell to top-seeded Sandula of Haslett, 62, 7-5, in a hard fought match. At second doubles, the unseeded Saxon team of Matt Schaefer and Tadd Wattles rode a wave of concentration and control all the way to the finals. In lhe first round, they stop­ ped Ovid-Elsie 61, 61. In lhe second round Schaefer and Wattles upset third-seeded Hartland 61, 62. In the semi-finals, they stopped Haslett (who had upset second seeded Mason) 62,62. The streak was broken in the finals as top-seeded DeWitt stopped ’he Sax­ ons 61. 61 for the championship. At third doubles, the Saxons again were seed-stoppers. Unseeded Joe Marfia and Shayne Horan dropped Ovid-Elsie 61, 61. In the semi-finals, the Saxons lost to Mason 64, 4-6, 64. Mason, who had upset fourthseeded Lakewood in the second round finally lob in three sets to third-seeded Lansing Catholic Central in the finals. Along with their first regional trophy since 1976, the Saxons qualified for a trip to the State Class B Team Tournament u Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium on Fri­ day, June I. Members of the regional champion Hastings tennis team: (left to right) Assistant coach Mary Jo Richey Shane Horan, Jeff Baxter, Tad Wattles, David Oom, Matt Gahan, Brad Weller, Matt Shaeffer, Tom DeVault, Joe Mep­ pelink, Joe Marfia and Tom Freridge, coach. ( Sportsj Flurry of activity coming for Hastings sports teams Crunch time is here for the six Hastings spr­ ing sports teams, including four headed for foetr respective state meets. Saxon golf and tennis teams have cleared regtoaab to earn bertha in next weekends stale tournaments. After earning a Twin VaBey co-champtonalnp, the golf team grabb­ ed second in its regional and will play in the state tournament at Michigan State on June 2. The teams squad, which finished second in the Twin Valley meet, won its regional tour­ nament and will play at Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo on June 2. The team won five of seven Twin Valley duals. Five boys and four girls from the Saxon track teams have earned positions in the state Clam B track meet at Jackson Northwest on June 2. The track teams will also be busy with the Bany County meet at Middleville on May 29 at 4 p.m. Hastings b 2-5 in boys track while the girts are 4-3. In addition. Hastings baseball and softball teams open play m the state tournament with pre-district play Friday at home agantrt Allegan. Both teams play at 4:30 p.m. The districts will be kid at Delton on June 2. The baseball team b 10-14 overall while the softbalers are 4-14. The pre-districts begin a heavy schedule for the Saxon baseball team. Hastings boats Joab in the finals of the Maple Valley Invitational on May 30. -The game was washed out on May 12. The team also hoots Delton m the finNs of the Hastings Invitational on May 31. That game was suspended from last Saturday. Bet­ ween the finals of the two tournaments. Hastings b slated to play Maple VaBey in a regularly adtedaied game on May 30. Huver wins opener 8-2 Nine Hastings kids qualified for the state track meet June 2 In Jackson. The girls who qualified were (front) Lin James and Katy Peterson and (back) Alison Gergen and Carrie Schneider. The boys who will be going are (left to right) Brad Warner, Brian Wolfenberger, Don Moore, Matt Haywood and Mark Peterson. SAXON SHORTS If Hastings* baseball team was only playing the Twin Valley’s fror’runners it might have a chance of winning the league. With the Sax­ ons’ 8-2 win over Hillsdale Tuesday, Hastings had beaten two of the three teams tied for first. Harper Creek. Hillsdale and Lakeview had all entered play Tuesday with 9-3 marks. Hastings nipped the frontrunning Beavers 3-2 last week. In addition, one of Hastings' six one-run losses was a 3-2 nine inning decision to Lakeview on April 17. Hastings' problem has been with lhe league's other teams where the Saxons arc only 0-5 excluding a doubleheader sweep of Albion. Speaking of the baseball team, junior cat­ cher Nick Williams finally broke the school’s season rbi and home run records. Williams drove in five runs against Hillsdale Tuesday, upping his total to 33, five more than Dara Howitt’s 28 set in 1982. Williams also hit his eighth homer of the year against Harper Creek last Friday, breaking Jack Robert's record of seven set last year. Williams already holds the Hastings record for career homers with 13. Final note on the baseball team: As predistricty arrive this week, Hastings coach Jeff Simpson is hoping tournament success will last a bit longer. Hastings is 6-1 in four tour­ naments this season and will play in the finals of the Hastings and Maple Valley Invitationais on May 29 and May 31. The Saxons host Allegan Friday at 4:30 in its pre-district game. It they win the Saxons play in the Delton district June 2. Saxon boys, girls qualify for state In six events Hastings qualified for the state track meet ia six events — including four by the girls and a boys champion — in last Saturday's regional meet at Zeeland. The Saxons' Brad Warner won the pole vault with a jump of 13-2 to lead all finishers. The 400 meter relay team of Mark Peter­ son, Matt Haywood, Don Moore and Brian Wolfenberger took second with a time of 45.0 to qualify for the state meet which will be held June 2 at Jackson Northwest. Hastings' girts were paced by Katy Peter­ son, who look second in the 400 with a time of 60.5. The 800 relay team of Alison Gergen, Melinda James, Carrie Schneider and Peter­ son took second with a time of 1:50.0. The 400 team of Gergen, Reure Royer, Jennifer Balderson, and Schneider took third with a time of S3.1. Lin James in the 100 took fifth in the 100 meter high hurdles to qualify for the state. Her time was 16.7. Hastings splits pair with Hillsdale It was like two different nights for the Has*. . joftball team. T: . Saxons New a six-run lead and straade j rane runners while losing the first game of a doubieheader with Hillsdale 11-10 Tuesday night. Bui Hastings rebounded in the nightcap to pound out 11 hits in a 17-2 rout. The Saxons led 104 in the seventh inning of the opener, but the Hornets bunched four hits and a walk with three Hastings errors to score Hastings coach Larry Dykstra said his team should have won the game. "It was a very disappointing loss,” he said. “We lost the game by committing three er­ rors. Five of their runs were scored by people who either walked or were safe on errors." Charts Dunn was the loser despite giving up only six earned runs. She walked seven, gave up eight hits and struck out two. Hastings built a 6-0 lead after two innings, but Hillsdale cut the lead to 63 after three. Il looked like the Saxons had the game won after they scored four runs in the fourth without the Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 aid of a hit, but the Hornets rallied in the last Melissa Belson had two singles for the Saxora while Kristy Abendroth added two singles aad two ibis. Hillsdale helped the Saxons with six errors, but the team stranded nine runners. The nightcap was a completely different rawy Hawing* jumped to a 4-1 lead after two on rbi singles by Karrie McCarty, Jeannette Roy aad Belson and a sacrifice fly by Abeadroth. The Saxons wrapped the contest up with 11 runs in the third on five walks, three errors and rbi singles by Tia DeGoa. Belson and Shanna Murphy. ■Stephanie Leatherman won her second straight game for the Saxons oa a five-hitler. She walked only three. Belson, Roy and DeGoa each had two tingles. “I was afraid we would have a bad game after the way we lost die first game,” Dykstra admitted. “But the girts showed what they were made of and came back and played their best game of the year. “We finally played well in all phases of the game. We had excellent pitched from Stephanie, played errorless defense aad hit the ball well. ” Saxon golfers qualify for state for second time Hastings will be making a return to the state Class B golf tournament. The Saxons fired a 435 to place second in last Saturday’s regionals at the Deer Run Country Club near Lowell. East Grand Rapids won the meet with a 431 white Lans­ ing Catholic Central took third with a 449. The top three teams qualify for the state meet, which will be held June 2 at Michigan State University. The Saxons, which finished ninth in the state a year ago, will tec off on the east course's front nine. Bobbi Jo Nelson led Hastings with a 106. Angel le Cooklin and Jackie Longstreet added 109s while Jennifer Chase shot a 111. Hastings coach Gordon Cole said it was the second straight strong showing by his team. “It was unbelievable to me that they could go out tui4 olay (hat well again.” Cole said of his team which had tied for the Twin Valley crown only three days earlier. Cole said several of the teams he expected to shoot well didn’t come through as an- ticipated. Forest Hills Northern, for instance, finished a disapointing seventh; Lowell finish­ ed fourth on it home course; and Lansing Catholic Central, another state-rated team, finished a surprising 14 strokes behind the Saxons. “Some of the teams who had played well during the season faltered.” said Cole, not minimizing, however, the accomplishments of his team. “Looking back I’m amazed we did as well as we did,” he said. Physical times announced Physicals for all athletes planning to play in sports during the 1990-91 school year will be i>rM Tuesday. May 29 and Tuesday. June 5. Girls physicals arc at 7 p.m. while the boys are al 7:30 p.m. Anyone with questions can call Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski at 948-4409. Hillsdale snaps Hastings’ five-game winning streak Enon have eaded more than a few baseball drrebicknder with HiUarWe Tuoday re the Saxena committed three coally errors which led to four nrea iathe first wun, of • 9-4 loas The opener was a diflmat story. Hilbdi singlet by Nichols, Jeremy Horan. Cvpeater and Vos. After Hilladale scored five in foe fifth. hi the nightcap, however, Hastings made the font of reven bite and Bob Huver scattered HMiMS » now 10-14 overall aad 4-9 and in uxdl place in the Twin Valley. Hilladale had teen in a three-way tie tot first with Harper Creek and Lakeview at 9-3. "retell hn»h a * » »~arl -Per rm tr itrr —. ccnd pane. Tom Voa walked and Scon Hubben doubled ia the first and then Nick WiHarea drove them both hi win a liaele The two rbte otebied Williams to break around walks to Vos and Hubbert. Williams cleared foe bases with a double. In foe fifth, Hubbert and Williams singled, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on a single by Ryan Nichols. waiiteM finished with three of Hastings’ seven hits. Hubbert had a single and double. Haver worked out ofjams in the second and third ireuy to pick up the win. He walked on­ ly one, gave up nine hits and one earned run. two by Nichols. Vos rad Horan. Vos was the losing pitcher as he gave up 10 take oa Delton oa May 31 in foe finals of the Hastings Invitation! to 3:30. Hastings alumni baseball game set Hastings' annul ahimai baseball game will be held Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the high school field. Warmup and practice is at noon. All former Hartings baseball players are welcome to play, included all out of town players. The game will match the younger graduates against the older graduates. To play, call Bernie Oom at 945-9790. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 25 May 25 May 29 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1-2 June 2 June 2 June 2 June 2 BASEBALL Allegan (C)................................4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Allegan <C>................................4:30 p.m. TRACK Barry Co. Meet at Middleville. .4:00 p.m. BASEBALL Ionia (A).....................................4:30 p.m. BASEBALL Maple Valley........................... 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL Delton (B)..................................3:30 p.m. TENNIS State at Kalamazoo GOLF State Finals MSU BASEBALL District at Delton (If necessary) SOFTBALL District at Delton (if necessary) TRACK State Meet at Jackson Northwest (A) Finals of Maple Valley Invitational (B) Finals of Hastings Invitational <C) Pre-Districts �The Hastings banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 — Page 13 Saxon jayvee basebailers win one of two in tourney Words for the “Y’s” Resident (.'amp Programs Camp Algonquin, established in 1947. has been offering resident camp programs for boys and girls ages 8-13. As of May 17. there are a few openings left for girls, during the weeks of June 17, June 24. July 8 and July 22. All resident camp openings for boys have been filled. Any boy. ages 8-13. that would still like to go to camp, should submit their application and they will be put on a waiting list and will be added on a first come, first serve basis. Everything wc do al Camp Algonquin is designed so each boy and girl experiences the most growth and has lhe best lime possible. Each camper lives in a cabin with a senior counselor and 8-9 other campers of about the same age. Campers may come with a friend and be in the same cabin with them. Resident camp normally begins on Sunday at 2 p.m. and ends on Friday al 5 p.m. Families are invited to come to camp on Sun­ day for a visit to see the facility and share in some of the fun their campers will have in lhe days ahead. To help provide activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of each camper, sessions are normally arranged by age: 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds, and 12-13 year olds (resident camp). Every morning during resident camp, campers choose three skill clinics in which they will participate in for the entire week. Here under our trained instructors, campers will be able to learn the skills of canoeing, athletics, fishing, computers, tennis, archery, mountaineering, space exploration and swim­ ming (every camper is required to participate in a Red Cross leam lo swim class). A popular part of each day is “cabin time" those special periods when each cabin group and their counselors plan their own activities. They may lake a float trip down lhe lake to the store, ride a rubber raft, go fishing, make crafts, shoot bb or archery, hike, take a bike trip, play kickball or any of a hundred new adventures they may create on their own. After dinner, campers have time to relax, visit lhe camp store, make crafts, paddle a boat, catch a fish, shoot bb guns or archery or play putter golf. Of course the highlight of any camp day is the evening program. This is a time when the imagination takes over. Games of chase, high adventure, campfires, carnivals, skit nites, overnites and cookouts on Indian Island, capture the flag, camper/counselor hunts, water carnivals, and the weekly Indian ceremony will give every boy and girl never-to-be-forgotten moments that will last a lifetime. For more information, and a detailed brochure, please call the YMCA. Many of lhe resident camp weeks have just a few open­ ings, so call today, 945-4574. Day Camp Yea, there is still room in this years day camp program for the weeks of July 30-Augurt 3 and August 6-10. YMCA Camp Algonquin’s day camp is designed to give campers, ages 6-7, a first camping experience during the day and be home at night. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they’ll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campen will also participale in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking, bb and archery shooting, nature aad trips to the island. Special events will also be held daily. Day campers are transported to and from camp by our camp bus from the Hastings Jr. High. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and ends al 3 p.m. The coat for the one week program is $80. Those interested in participating should call the YMCA office al 945-4574 and a detailed brochure will be sent to them. and Sports Wondering what your children will be do­ ing this summer? If you’re looking for something new aad different to challenge your children this summer... look no further... The Hartings Youth Council has a program for you. Beginning June 12, the Hastings Youth Council will be offering tennis lessons, swim lessons, golf lessons, playgrounds, field trips, and mini sport camps. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574, and a detailed brochure will be sent to you. The following is a brief description of some of the activities. Backyard Swtan Lessons In our continued effort to make our com­ munity a safer place, the Hastings YMCA and Youth Council will again be leaching Red Cross Water Safety Course in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors are Red Cross certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to insure maximum individual attention. The following is a list of the classes being offered this year. Parem/3 year old: Designed to develop in your children a comfort level in and around the water. Parents are required to participate ia this class. Pre-School Beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 yean old. (30 minutes inkogth) Brgiaarn 1: Bask water adjustment for children who are afraid to put their head under the water and cannot float. (30 minutes. Beginners 2: For children who are at ease in the water aad are ready to leam swimming •kills. (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older chid, ages 11 aad up who would be classified as a beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Advanced Begianen: Must have passed begianen 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl. Need not have rotary breathing perfected. (30 minutes). intermediates: Mort have passed advanced begianen. Participants must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl ia good form. (30 minutes). Swiauners: Must have passed intenaediates. Swimmen must be able to do the front crawl, bock crawl, breast stroke, and eiemralary backstroke. Basic Water Safety: The purpose of this course is to make people safe while in and around the waler. There are no swimming skill requirements. Anyone 8 or older may participate. Lifeguard Training: This class is designed for the person who would like to become cer­ tified as a lifeguard. Participants must be at least 15 years old. able to swim 500 yards continuously using lhe following strokes: crawl, breast stroke, sidcstroke. and elemen­ tary backstroke. In addition to successfully completing the course, participants must also take and complete the requirements for the Red Cross Standard First Aid Course and CPR. All classes run Monday thru Friday of lhe first week, and Monday thru Thursday the se­ cond. Session A runs from June 18-June 28 •nd Session B from July 9-19. The cost for the program is $25 (except Life Guarding $35). To regiter and to receive a detailed brochure call the YMCA office at 945-4574. To receive more information on class contents call the YMCA office 945-4574. Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistrations is required. Soaratr Hayground Summer playgrounds open at Bob King Park, Central and Southeastern Schools on June 18. Playgrounds are open Monday thru Friday, 9-12, and 1-3 p.m. All playgrounds ate open to school age youth, kindergarten up. A special tot lot for youth 2-5 years old is open at Bob King Park from 9-12. Summer Sport Cawpa The Hastings Youth Council will be runn­ ing mini sport camps for youth in the follow­ ing sports: Soccer (June 25-29), tumbling (June 25-29), baseball (July 9-13), com­ petitive swimming (June 18-22), golf (July 30-Aug. 3), boys basketball (June 12-15), girts volleyball (June 25-28), and girts basket­ ball (June 18-22). AU clinics cost $25 (except tumbling $19) and include a team shin. For more information on times, age requirements, skill requirements, and locations, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Pre registration is required to participate. (5/28) Hastings could muster only two singles in six innings as Lakewood captured the cham­ pionship of the Hastings Invitational in an 8-1 last Saturday. Singles by Brian Sherry and Ryan Madden were the extent of Hastings' offense as the Vikings touched up Saxon starter Shawn Davis for eight runs on seven hits and seven walks. Hastings had rallied to beat Middleville 7-6 in the first round. Trailing 6-3 in lhe bottom of the sixth, the Saxons broke loose for four runs and the win. Ken Lambeth was the winning pitcher on a four-hitter. He struck out eight and walked nine. Jarrod Castelein had a triple, two singles and an rbi while Lambeth drove in three runs with a double. Trent Weller also drove in a pair of runs. Hastings also split a doubleheader with Hillsdale, winning the opener 8-7 but dropp­ ing the nightcap 8-4. Tad Mellen and Jesse Lyons combined for the win. The pair gave up seven hits and four walks while striking out five in five innings. Davis had a two-run home run and a game­ winning two-run double in the fifth. Jamie Hanshaw doubled in another run and Jarrod Castelein singled in two runs. Hastings is now 11-7-2 overall and 6-5-2 in the Twin Valley. Jayvee softball team takes second in Hastings Invitational The Hastings J.V. softball team defeased Middtevflle 20-19, then lost the championship game, in the ram, to Lakewood 15-9 in the Hastings Invitational last Saturday. Sarah Kelley was the winning pitcher ver­ sus Middleville. Hastings roared out to leads of IB-2, and 17-9 after 3 innings, but in the sixth the Trojans rallied to close the score to 18-17. bi the seventh Middleville scored two lo take the lead 19-18. In the bottom of the seventh Hastings, oae-out siagies by Michelle Leatherman and Kris Carr set up the game wiaaiag, 2-out single, by freshman Jenny Slonn, for tir Saxons to win 20-19. In the championship game, the pilchiag of Lakewood’s Christy Potter proved to be the Vikings edge for a 15-9 victory. Kris Carr pit­ ched a good game for Hastings. Gettiag key hits for Hastings in the tourna­ ment were Sarah Kelley and Jcnni McKaough, Triples; Malyka DeGoa. Becky Cannier, Kris Carr, Andie Meyers and KcUey doubles. KmCmpMcWI. oMMWer M theoprc- uultwo. ll-v OVCTM. Hastings County Club GOLF RESULTS: Hastings Csnntry CM 12; H. WotKos II; D. Footer 10; J. Fisher 10; G. Holmen 8; B. Stack 8; D. lorongor 7; F. SoudwroH -wmMvwomMATCH RESULTS 5-21...B. LoJoyo 47-4; G. Pratt 44J; G. Bogg4X4;. Hubert 57-2; R. Dawe 52-0; J. OtaeoLA Franc* 0; T. McOeHand 0 . PAMNG FOR 5-28 FRONT MNE... F. SouthwoN vs. MATCH RESULTS 5-21... J. Kennedy 51-4; J. Col­ eman 43-4; T. Dunham 55-4; A. Johnson 54-0; A. Johnson 52-0; G. Cove 48-0; J. Kennedy 51-2; J. Jacobs 45-4; J. Rugg 40-4; R. Newton 53-2; A. STANDINGS... J. Kenndy 14; D. O'Conner 12; W. Nitz 10; J. Rugg 8; T. Dunham 8; J. Jacobs 8; T. Sutherland 8; J. Coleman 8; J. Ketchum 8; B. Wiersum 7; R. Newton 6; M. Pearson 6; L. Komsodt 4; G. Cove 4; H. Bottcher 4; E. Mathews 4; A. Johnson 1; D. Goodyear O-. G. Gabon 0; E. Soron- WUM 3»A T cta-UawUT-O; J. 13. T. KnJ IX T. G. Hamaty: G. Holman vs. A. Franc*; B. Youngs vs. B. MiNor: T. Chose vs. H. Watttos; T. Chase vs. J. Wo*or. T. McCleNond vs. J. Panfil; J. Fisher vs. B. Slock: G. Ironeido vs. J. Hoke. Ito D. MATCH RESULTS 5-21... G. Bauor 57-4; B. Stanley 59-3; J. Hogkins 53-4; C. Morey 58-3; H. Stonlako 4^4; D. HoR 51-4; G. Etter MO; D. Jacobo 54-1; L. FAMMGFOR3-2BFRONT MNE... B. McDonald w IX I. T. Oovotond 5; P. Lottvs FABHNG FOR 3-28 BACK MNE... D. Dimmers vs. C. Hodkowski; E. Cooklln re. C. Cruttenden; J. Schnadwoberg re. D. King; M. Dimond re. N. Gardner; F. Merida re. B. Mauo; R. Johnson re. D. Hoekstra; J. Toburen re. T. Drum; G. Brown re. D. Baum; J. Cottrell re. R. Wilcox. CnHhm «J: G. Urnnc. 3X4; H. ManM., FAIKIHG FOU S-3S SACK NINE... A. Jchwon W. E. Mathaws; E. Sorenson vs. G. Coo: W. Niti vs. L. Volleyball champs... SIAH0MGS... I. iMnta, 17: J. H^Um IS; c. vs. T. Dunham; J. Kennedy vs. D. O'Connor; M. Pearson vs. B. Wlersum; T. Sutherland vs. J. Ket­ chum; H. Botlcher vs. J. Coleman; J. •VM-. «• Nowion. MATCH RESULTS 5-21 ....D. Loranger 44-4; I. long 46-4; G. Hamaty 51-4; J. Hoke 51-0; J. Porrfll S2-O; B. Stock 57-0: B. losty 43-4; D. Foster 46-4; G. Iron­ side 42-4; H. Wattles 41-0: B. MlNer49-0; T. Chaw 42-0. MATCH RESULTS 5-21... D. DWrwn*»* 53-4; J. Teburan 47-4; M. DVnond 43-3. J. CottroN 53-4; F. Markle 53-0; N. Gardner 50-0; T. Drum 38-1; J. ToBuron 47-0; C. HoAowskt 40-4; D. Baum 48-4; J. Cottrell 53-4; D. Hoekstra 47-0: 0. King 40-0; D. King 400. STANDINGS... M. Dimond 19: J. Cottrell 14; C. Hodkoewki 16; F. Martie 12; D. bourn 10; T. Drum 9; D. King •; N. Gardner 8; J. Toburen 8; R. Toegordln 4; D. Dimmers 4: 8. Metre 4; C. Crutaeniten 4; >G» Brown 4.-- J. Schnockenberg 4; E. Caabbn 4; R. Johnson 2; D. Hoekstra 0; R. Wilcox 0: k Spencer 0. Scoreboard Members of the Lnke-O-Livestock team, champions of the Hastings YM­ CA womens volleyball league: (front) Kathy Pierce, Carol Stowe and Cindy Winebrenner (back) Julie Stonebumer, Susie Casey and Jodv Swift. 7 • SMntey: C Mot, «,. M. Oorown: O MM. imWteYMCA W-L L.O. Livestock Martins Bowl. MdDoMMs.... MCHfflSHWL tbucardoHWeconhetp. CaUkm^CAKSl Delton Kellogg’s Jane Dewey (right) cepturad fiat piece honors In Seturosys regional School Bus Safety Roedeo. Matt Smith, shown with her, took fourth. Delton school bus driver wins first place in regipn Roadeo by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Driving "Lucky No. 13," Jane Dewey, a substitute bus driver for the Delton Kellogg School District, maneuvered her way to a first-place win Saturday in lhe regional School Bus Safety Roadeo. And for the sixth consecutive year, Delton bus drivers brought home the high-point team trophy from the annual event, held this year at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. Delton has won the high-point trophy 10 times in 13 years. Delton bus drivers Matt Smith placed fourth in individual competition and Tom Rutherford, 12th. The 14 participants in Saturday's contest had to operate a school bus in narrow areas, back into a stall and perform other maneuvers requiring judgement of clearance and distance. They also took a written test on school bus safety regulations and conducted a pre-trip vehicle inspection. Dew-'v said the hardest part of the competition for her was the "offset alley," which involved driving “between six posts without much room" and then repositioning the bus in a short distance to drive through another set of posts. "1 was a little more relaxed this year," she said of Saturday’s contest Last year was her first time in competition and she called that experience was "nerve racking." Dewey, who lives in the Hickory Comers area, has been a substitute driver for Delton since March 1989. "I came back down to Cloud 9 on Monday. All weekend I was higher than that," laughed Dewey. Now she is looking forward lo competing in the State Championship School Bus Roadeo June 20 in Eaton Rapids and she's hoping to go to national competition in Seattle, Wash. "Next week I'll probably start practicing," she said. AAA Michigan and lhe Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation have sponsored the Roadeo competition since 1978. New Office Space for Lease 13,000 square feet commercial office space on South M-37 City of Hastings. PWNEBS WILL BUILD TO SPECIFICATIONS! caii... Alpha Properties For Further Information ... 1-949-9375^ .43-11 .36-15 .38-13 .21-27 .16-35 .16-35 , KM1 b vot, Hastings a v<m Quality b vot. Education H" Vote KENSINGTON Hastings Am Board of Education Election - Jane 11 Mdhrby: towwti L Ktfttingtgn 850 Cook Road HMiaGKMl 4MM MICHELE SCHULTZ IS-Yur-Old Graduate from Thomappte Kellogg - May 27th - �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 24, 1990 Repeat offender sent to prison for burglary A 20-ycar-old Middleville resident with several previous convictions has been sen­ tenced to eight to 20 years in prison for bur­ glary. John R. Foote, of 1595 S. Yankee Springs Road, pleaded guilty in March to breaking into a pole barn on Bowen Mills Road in Oc­ tober 1989. He also pleaded guilty to a ha­ bitual offender charge, alleging he has two previous felony convictions. In exchange, a new burglary charge and a second previous offender charge were dis­ missed when Foote was sentenced April 20. Two additional counts of probation violation were dropped al the time. Foote admitted he and a friend were driving by the bam when they decided to break into it to see if there was any gas in the vehicle in­ side. While there, they stole a radio out of Court News years in prison for the misdemeanor offense. Gillett was ordered to pay $600 in fines and court costs and to have counseling. the vehicle. Foote was convicted in 1987 of larceny from a motor vehicle and in 1988 of unlaw­ ful use of a motor vehicle. Both were felony •A woman who stole an ankle brace from Pennock Hospital will be sentenced June 11 in Bany County Circuit Court. Joyce M. Hopkins, 53. who has several previous offenses for theft, pleaded guilty April 18 to a reduced charge of attempted larceny in a building. In exchange, a more serious charge of larceny in a building will be dismissed when she is sentenced. The lesser offense is a two* offenses. year misdemeanor. In other court business: •A Johnstown Township resident who ad­ mitted to touching a 16-year-old girl has been sentenced to serve 12 weekends in jail. Benjamin F. Gillett, 50, of 1600 Mill Lake Road, pleaded guilty in Match to one charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual con­ duct. In exchange, a more serious charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct wu dismissed when he wu sentenced April 20. Gillett admitted to touching the girl's breasts. He could have received up to two Hopkins, of 615 S. Jefferson Sl, said she took the Eclipse Gel Ankle Brace from-the emergency room at Pennock Hospital in Jan­ uary after taking a friend there for treatment. Hopkins said she had been having trouble with a foot, and her insurance had not been paying the costs of treatment Hopkins has previous convictions for theft from J.C. Penney in 1989. She served two days in jail and paid fines for that conviction. She also hss convictions for petty larceny in 1981 and 1987, according to court records. Think tank critical of drug strategy The government's drug strategy hu failed largely because it is skewed toward “supply­ side" strategies at the expense of sound prevention programs, according to Think Tank for Action on Substance Abuse Preven­ tion in Southeastern Michigan. The think tank, a group of health care ex­ perts, community leaders and academic researchers convened by the University of Michigan's Resource for Public Health Policy (RPHP) and funded by tte Community Foun­ dation for Southeastern Michigan, has com­ piled a report, “Action Strategies for Con­ fronting Substance Abuse: A Resource Manual for Southeastern Michigan." The report wu released at the Great Lakes Leadership Confereace on Substance Abuse Prevention May 23 at the Radisson-Detroit Metro Airport Hotel. The report proposes a single regional community groups develop and tailor strategies to meet their own problems. The regnal organization would set up teams of experts, each focusing oa specific issues: drugs ia schools, workplace programs, the legal system and the media. The regional organization also would establish a community support team to idenleaders in community groups, assess com* aadskins. The support team would help com* gram most likely to meet their needs, find fun­ ding sources, help write grant proposals, and provide secretarial services. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS YOUR SEARCH IS OVER! openings now for full lime licensed day care for infants through preschool age. We supp­ ly a fenced in play area, nutrious food, plenty of fun and lots of love all in a convenient location. Call 945-5212. 9FH0800860. Send someone a happy ad _. Ph. 948-8051 CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation AMY BUCHANAN June 1, 1990 Hastings High School Love Mom #2 Mixct'llaiit COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING and Upholstery, serving Barry, AUegan and Kent Cnunties. Reserve now for volume cleaning discounts. Call (616)795-9337, Want l>> Rtnt MARRIED COUPLE: with two small children needs two bedroom apartment or house with possibility of renting to own. Call 948-9601 ask for Jeff or Dianna. ATTENDANT WANTED MORNINGS IN HASTINGS COIN LAUNDRY. EXCEL­ LENT PART TIME FOR RETIREE. REPLY TO AD4476 C/O HASTINGS REMINDER. PO BOX Itt, HASTINGS, ML 49058. CHURCH ORGANIST 2 Sunday morning aervicea, choir rehearsal 945-5463. POSTAL JOBS Start $1141/hr. For exam aad applcatlon Information call (219)769-6649. .. M1168 Sam-Spm 7 FOR SALE: Some Bunny to Love. Albino angora rabbit, 6 mos. old. Loveable, responsive pet, with fun you can spin, with cage and starter supply of food. Good house pct, minimal care needed, maximum love and cuddling required, $40. Call: 945-5415, after 6:00pm. Radiologic Technologists Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, Michigan, has openings for Registered or Registry-eligible Radiologic Technologists. Centrally located between the four larger cities of Grand Rapids. Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek, Hastings enjoys the benefits of a country atmosphere, yet is not isolated from colleges and cultural activities associated with these metropolitan areas. Pennock Hospital is a growing community hospital providing a variety of acute care services. These positions may involve some on-call rotation, and require being receptive to cross-training. Pen­ nock Hospital offers a salary commensurate with your experience, along with an innovative Flexible Benefits Program which allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. It in­ cludes options of health/dental/pharmacy plan, life and short-term disability insurance, pension plan, tax-sheltered annuities, paid-time-off. and a tuition reimbursement program. Please submit resume to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (E O E ) FOR SALE: 1915 mobile home, 2 bedroom plus extraa, 510500. 945-5751. SUMMER CHILDREN'S CHOIR: lst-6th graders, secu­ lar and sacred music, perfor­ mance opportunities, rehearsals at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Call Janet Ridurds 349-2351. Defense attorney David Dimmers uid Hopkins is receiving psychiatric care. She remains employed but is on a leave of ab­ sence from work. Hopkins was remanded to lhe Barry County Jail, but Judge Richard M. Shuster granted Hopkins permission to leave for counseling. •A Martin man involved in the December theft of a snowmobile near Gun Lake has been sentenced to jail for six months. Timothy S. Bolen, 25, also was ordered April 18 to pay $1,000 in fines and costs and $500 in restitution. Bolen wa* placed on probation for three years. At sentencing, defense attorney Jeffrey Youngsma told the court Bolen hu cooper­ ated with the prosecution and is employed only during the summer installing sea walls. Youngsma asked that any jail sentence be delayed until the fall so Bolen can continue to support hi* four children. Judge Shuster, however, said Bolen hu 12 previous criminal offenses on his record. "The only reason you aren't going to prison today is you haven't had a real proba­ tion experience," Shuster said. The judge ordered Bolen to find year-around employment after hi* release from jail. •Trial has been set for June 25 for a Hast­ ings man accused of criminal sexual contact with a girl. Howard J. Visser, 56, is facing the seconddegree criminal sexual conduct charge in con­ nection with a March incident in Hastings involving a girl under 13 years old. He remains free on bond, providing he avoids contact with the victim. •A Delton man who passed several bad checks last summer and fall hu been sen­ tenced to serve 60 days in jail. Warren H. Burlingham Jr., 31, who pleaded guilty to one count of writing a check on a closed account, also was placed on probation, ordered to pay $800 in court costs and directed to make full restitution for all of the checks. At sentencing April 11, defense attorney Jeffrey Youngsma said Burlingham had no previous felony convictions. The attorney added that divorce, depression and a drinking problem led to the offenses. But Burlingham, of 10815 E. Shore Dr., hu been working regulvly and is receiving treatment for alcohol abuse, Youngsma said. Burlingham told the court teboo tterood to recovery. "I know what I did wu wrong, and Tm try­ ing to make the best of it,” he said. "I want you to know at least I*m trying tte test I can." Judge Eveland noted Burlingham hu sev­ eral similar previous offenses. "When you are hard up, you write a check and tope you don't get caught," tte judge said. Eveland granted work release for Burling­ ham so long as te hu a job. Escapee to stand trial In February robbery and rape by Jeff Kaeamamyk SutfWriUr A 16-year-old runaway accused in the February rape of a ptegnant Nashville woman tea been found compoem to stand trial. Daniel Lee Moorey wu ruled competent Friday by 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman after lhe judge read the results of a paychiatric examination of Mooney at tte Ypsilanti Center for Forensic Psychiatry. Court-appointed defense attorney David Dimmerx, of Hastinga, requested the psychi­ atric examination when Mooney wu ar­ raigned Feb. 2S in District Coon. At Friday's hearing, Mooney waived his right to a preliminary examination and wu bound over lo Bany County Circuit Court to face charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, armed robbery and two connta of kidnapping Mooney, who left Stair Commonwealth Home for Boy* near Albion oo Feb. 27, was arrested the following afternoon in Nashville, hours after flic series events began south of town. Barry County Sheriff Detective Sgt Ken DeMott uid Mooney stole a car at Starr Commonwealth on Feb. 27 and crashed it into a ditch near Vermontville later in the day. He hitched a ride to Nashville, broke into a garage and spent the night Authorities said Mooney broke into at that home and a second home near Clark Road and Maple Grove Road on Feb. 28. During the second burglary, a 25-year-old female resident returned home from grocery shopping with her 6-year-oM nephew. Armed with a rifle stolen in the eartier burglary. Mooney allegedly locked the 6-year-old toy in a closet, held the gun on the woman who wu seven months' pregnant - and raped her, DeMott said. The teen took about $70 from the woman the woman's car aad drove into Nashville to the Maple Valley Standard gu station at 240 S. Main St, police said. The victim, who does not smoke, pre­ tended to toy cigarettes for her attacker, walked into the store and asked employees to can the police. Employees distracted Mooney long enough for the victim to flee with her nephew. Mooney fled the scene in the victim's stolen four-door Chevrolet Police chased Mooney to Philadelphia Street, where tte teen struck a tree and abandoned tte car. He wu captured shortly afterward by Nashville Police and Bany County Sheriffs deputies. Mooney, who has an extensive juvenile record, is being held in tte Bany County Jail. Bond wu denied in February by Judge Holman, who said Mooney represented a danger to tte community if te were released. Authorities described tte burglaries, sexual Hid Mooney had bees csnytiif e U> of five to 10 people he apgerealy iMredid » UIL lhe lia referred to witsewH who metified at an earlier trial againal Mooney. Police Beat Inmate arrested In sports store burglary HASTINGS - A Barry County Jail inmate wu charged Wednesday in con­ nection with a $1,000 burglary at True Value Bikes and Sport* in March. James R. DeGraff, 23, who wu ar­ rested March 12 for passing bad checks, wu arraigned Wednesday in 56th Dis­ trict Court for breaking and entering the sporting goods store three days before his arrest DeGraff has remained in the Barry County Jail since his arrest Three guns and ammunition were re­ ported missing March 9 from the sport­ ing goods store at 209 S. Jefferson St JOHNSTOWN TWP. - TWo women who had spent most of the day drinking alcohol were arrested Saturday after an accidea on Groat Road near M-37. Driver Brazens M. Jones, 27, of 165 Bristol Road, was arrested for drunken driving. Pssacnger Sherry Knicker­ bocker, 30, of Battle Creek, was ar­ rested for auanlt aad battery aad Resident, nearby reported a IMO Chevy suck ia the aad ia a neighbor­ ing field about «:45 pat. They told po­ lice the driver and puaeager fled mou te field Michigan State Police Trooper, Tim Fermoda aad Robert Norrie arrived » find Knickerbocker, covered with mad and dirt, sanding in the middle of M­ 37, forcing parsing can off to the FACSIMILE SERVICE: Said or receive your Fax Ttanmistions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Roric._______________________ FURNITURE RESTORA­ TION: Stripping and refinish­ ing, caining and repair service, all finishes are water and alcohol resistant, call Ralph Newton, 795-7330 after 5pm._________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician asMiUrt. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commcrical, home units, from $199. Lamps, lotions, accesso­ ries. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. MOVING SALE owners sell­ ing everything. Don't miss the deals, Saturday only. May 26, al Alien's Mobile Home Park, lot 29, Barber Rd. Troopen ukrt Knickerbocker, who rppeared lo be intoxicated io tit down. Knickerbocker Brock one of die officer, aad narrmd, police uid. Troopen, meuwhile, found Jooei one-querter of a mile from the mere, cxrryiaj ■ yellow garden bore. Police nid .he wu covered with mud aul had lo be helped from the field. Jorea Nd police rhe did nor know when .he wu or what had happened. She aaid the two had been drinking mon of the day and wen co their way lo buy mon alcohol when the accident rxxutad. Jorea wa arretted for draeken driv­ ing. At the Bany County JaiLAeregiiund 20 percent on a chemical breath tea-twice the legal limit for drinking aad driving In Micingn. Troopen aaid Joaei hu a previoua Police aid when they asked her frr her name aad eddresa, she screamed out the answera and begaa swearing at po­ lice. Jones also received citations for driv- iug wife an improper license plate. Burglar confesses to other crimes HASTINGS - A Michigan State University frettunaa arrested earlier ia aouhof Nashville has admitted to other local burglaries, according to police. Manuel R. Moreno, 19. who was ar rested seven! hours after breaking iato two Nashville homes and stealing a motorcycle oa May 2, has admitted to two other burglaries in March. Bany County Sheriff Detective Sgt George Howell said Moreno confessed last week to committing two March 11 burglaries in dm 700 block of Durkee Is both cam Moreno uid he kicked in door, aad Hole loose change, amottetiag to leu than $7 In both currently facing two felony counts of breaking Into an occupied building and a charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. Thorn charges, now in Bany County Circuit Court, stem from the May 2 burglaries. Dispute over driving leads to charges HASTINGS - A who got into a fight with a woman over who would and fourth-degree child abuae. Richart M. Nevin Sr., 35, forratrly of 537 W. Walnut St., m arretted fcaees after the iaddeat took place the MfaaScLOWMawaid Nevins pulled over the car and told te Gerontology Opportunities for Licensed Nurses in a skilled care unit! involved in the True Value burglary. Police said DeGraff, formerly of 828 E. Madison, recently wu released from tte State Prison system. In February and March, he passed ted check* totalling $600 at True Value and Cappon Shell, according to Hast­ ings Police. Two arrested in alcohol related crash Nevin, aad lhe victim were driving GARAGE SALE May 26^7. 5033 S. Bedford Rd. Baltimore Terrace. Lot«61. 5 different families. Weapons stolen include a .22 caliber assault rifle, a .357 magnum revolver and a 9 mm revolver. The guns have not been recovered, said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. Police also believe a second man wu The victim told police she struck Nevins in the face and got out of the car. She went to the bock seat, removed her infant son and walked down the Nevins followed them and forced them back Imo lhe car. At home he pulled the two out of the car and struck both several times, police mid. Ths victim went to Pennock Hospi­ tal. where she was treated for bumps, bruises, a fat lip and several cuts. The 15-amwfo-old child received a bump oa toe forehead in the incident, police sain. woman to drive. (CtoupUed by J-Ad Graphics News the brake, saying he would drive in­ stead, according to police. Sendee). Full or part time positions are available, 6AM-2PM. Full benefits at only 4 days per week! Take advantage this fantastic opportunity! Please contact us today at (616) 945-9564. TENDERCARE HASTINGS O 249 E. North Street Harttags, MI 49958 1*3" at... (it Available) NOTICE POSITION OPENING Barry County Cooperative Extansion ClerWTyplat II *8.38/hour $13,270 Annually Send Resumes to: Michigan Employment Security Commission 102 S. Broadway ■ City Hall Hastings, Ml 48058 • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS — Annual — SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE 11,1990 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applica­ tion date June 9, 1990, 2:00 p.m. Applications accepted through May 30,1990 FISH FOR POND ANO LAKE STOCKING Barry County It an equal opportunity employer we hire only U.S. Citizens and Itwfully euthorlzed alien erorhers. Patricia L Endsley. Secretary Board of Education Hastings Ares School District MUVERV WILL BE TWUNSOAV, MAY >1 WOOMURRY — MT MOO OM0» 10:00 to 1100 am. • Phone 3744999 HASTINGS — FMMtoto MB 12XX) to 1:00 p.m. • Phone 945-9926 Furnlth rout hauling cantalnors ,,, TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL YOUR LOCAL STORE OR CALL: (ontara oo no I heve to bo placed In advene*) PATIENT and STAFF EDUCATOR mNTSMSNPMM — Part Tiana — Route i, Cash, Arkensaa 72421 Pannock Ho»pft*!. located In Hartings, Michigan, has an open­ ing for « part-time Patient and Staff Educator. This position is responsible for coordination, implementation. Instruction, and documentation of impatient/outpallent diabetes and ostomy education programs, as well ai facilitating staff inservice projects. — NOTICE — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 22, 1990 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 vVest State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Is hereby given that the Muting* City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 29, 1990, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to dstermlne the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing Is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan Sharon Vickery, City Clerk The hours will vary between 16 and 20 hours per week, on a flexible schedule. Must be Registered Nurse with at least one year of clnical medical-surgical experience caring for patients with Diabetes Melktus. Past experience wrth ostomy care helpful. Excelent oral, written, and public speaking communication skills required. Please send resume or application with cover letter to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hartings. Ml 49058 MAKE MORE MONEY FULL OR PART-TIME! Men and women needed to sell our Profitable Line of Calcndxn,. Pens and Advertising Gifts to Business Firms in your immediate business area. Earn Weekly Commissions. Set your own hours. Prompt, Friendly Service from 81 Year Old AAA-1 Company. No Investment. No Collections. Previous sales ex­ perience not required. Write: Charles McNeer. NEWTON MFG. CO.. Dept. JI835O, Newton. Iowa. 50208. (515) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-05-31.pdf d3f040e5237dd956c3aad2c16836a0ff PDF Text Text News Briefs Congratulations Hastings grads ■—■a uevotea to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner THURSDAY. MAY 31. I960 PLUME 135. by David T. Young Editor A Red Crae Hood tak M the MiddfeviUe VFW nmdey beoerod m of to pan by coilectiad 67. The drive, coaduceed by the Barry Couaty chaaerr of the Aatericaa Rad Cron. wk ■poaeored by the MMdteviUe Women'. Club Crihy WiKaaMoa terved a. Chur, whh Lib Palmer, Aaa Burien and Fraacie Tobin Muteiag. Andy Aicken earned Im 10-pUoa pin, Martha Burghdoff received her fivegallon pie aad Peter Orbome aad Suaaa Raab received their three-gailoa awmda. Euaing two-gallon pirn were Oteritete Bird aid Saadra Cook aad car grikw pim went to Jerne, Cook. Jeff Katka. David Middknoo nd CM WHMn. Wayne Hanmoad wan rm ngaimd for being a firn-time donor. The millage levy for the city of Hastings will remain at 16.2 for the 1990-91 fiscal year, despite some opposition. The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted the next year's budget of more than $2 million and decided once again to levy the full millage amount authorized by law. In a Truth-in-Taxation hearing, the council had to decide whether to go with the maximum allowable levy of 16.2 mills or roll back the rate to 15.6112, which would have enabled the city to capture only the same revenue as the previous year. The reason for the difference is that property assessments rise annually, so each mill generates more money than the previous year. Two council members, Franklin Campbell and Donald Spencer, favored rolling back the millage rate. ”1 think the city could well live within the confines of the rollback," Spencer said. "I think it's time we held this (to the reduced rate) at least for one year, and if it puts us in a bind, we can reconsider," ^Campbell said. Wotoe to speak at Hrat Friday monthly series, will foraish lea and coffee. The program will conclude promptly at 12:55 p.m., but those who wish may stay longer to talk further about the topic of discussion. Barry 4-H clubs honored by YEA The Michigan 4-H Youth Experienc­ ing Action (YEA) recognition program recently named Barry County 4-H youth groups as among the lop participants. All 4-H groups and individuals who organizes ar netpea wan 4-tt-retatou community service projects in 1989 were invited to participate in the YEA program. There were no age limits; the only requirement was that the communi­ ty service project primarily benefit peo­ ple who were outride the program. Barry County was represented by huge numbers, with 429 youths aad 110 adult volunteers. Kids of divorce group forming A support group for children whose parents have divorced is being formed by the Rev. and Mrs. Richard Taggart of the Algonquin Lake Bible Church. The first meeting of the group will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the church, located at the corner of West State and Airport roads. The Rev. Taggart has emphasized that church merely will serve as the meeting place and its doors will be open to anyone who wants to talk about pro­ blems associated with having .parents who have divorced or are in the process. Father's Day car show set Historic Charlton Park will be visited by more than 800 street rods, custom, street machines, special interest, pickup trucks, antiques and classics Sunday, June 17. for the Father's Day Extravanganza Car Show and Swap Meet. Included in the ninth annual event will be a “Spectator's Choice" trophy for the owner of the most admired car. a vote by children for their favorite car. a swap meet, flea market and crafts, games, a magician and swimming. Spectator's admission is S3 for adults and 50 cents for children. For more information, call 945-3775. . Additional News Briefs Appear on Pate 11 PRICE 25' Council OKs 16.2-mill rate for 1990-91 budget Middleville blood drive boat* goal Tkfad District CougreMmee Howard Wolpe win be the speaker at the next First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program at 12:05p.m. Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Wolpe, a Democrat who represents the southern half of Barry Couaty, is ex­ pected to talk shout the federal hurigrt aad the so-called “peace dividend." Those who plan to attend nay bring their own touches. The Barry County Hastings observes Memorial Day See Story on Page 2 See Pager S, 9,10, Candidates forum slated for June 5 A forum will be held at 7 p.m. Tues­ day. June 5, for Hastings Board of Education candidates in the annual school election June 11. The event, sponsored by the Hastings location Association, will take place at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The candidates will respond to written question® and three oral questions and the audience may participate in a questioo-and-amwer period. All of the candidates have been invited io take part in the fonun. but one. Ken­ neth Kensington, has indicated he cannot make it. The five candidates for two. four-year seats on the board are Kensington, Larry Haywood, Robert Casey. Kenneth Hawblitz and Mictael McPhilhps. There are four people who will vie for a two-year seat that was vacated by Ann Aimlie. They include Robert Byington. Jennifer Haire, Stephen Lewis and Ray Rose. New Expo Center near completion Mayor Mary Lou Gray said a rollback would cause the city to have less revenue and she contended that there is no place left io cut in die budget The rollback, she maintained, would have to come out of the contingency fund, thereby leaving the city with less money for emergencies. She also said costs in labor contracts, supplies, insurance and utilities continue to rise, so the extra $44,937 generated by levying the full millage covers those increased costs. "1 don't think it's right," Campbell said. "Every year we do this (levy the full amount). I think it's time we do it (roll back the millage) one time." Spencer said, "Everybody's personal expenses are going up. The city isn't much different, it's just on a bigger scale." He said the other option to levying the full amount is to roll back the rate and cut services. Council Member William Cusack, chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee, said this year's budget is a particularly tight one. "The most painful cut we made was in the police department," he said. "And the possibility does exist that the police budget could go in the red. "Also disappointing to me is that we are not able to continue to improve curbs and gutters and sidewalks. We've been behind the eight-ball for several yon," Quack added. "There's just nothing left to cut, short of layoffs," Gray said, "h's not an easy choice.* She added that if a rollbock is approved this year, the difference between the proposed rollback and the aurhorixed levy next year would be greater next year. "It's not an increase in tax," she laid, noting that the city millage rate of 16.2 is the same as last year. Spencer and Campbell voted "no" to the resolution to approve the maximum authorized levy. Voting "yes" were Cusack, David Jasperse, Miriam White, Esther Walton, Linda Watwa and Evelyn Brower. The council then unanimously adopted a budget of slightly more then $2 million. Total revenues and expenditures are projected at $2,240445 for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30,1991. Prong’s murder sentence upheld Hastings City Council member Franklin Campbell (left) receives a hand­ shake and certificate from Fira Chief Roger Carla Monday night. The cer­ tificate, honoring Campbell’a 20 years of service with the Hastings Fire Department, was from the State of Michigan, signed by Gov. James Blan­ chard, State Sen. Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender. ‘Guest librarians’ to help local 25th anniversary by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Congressman Paul Henry, the president of Viking COrp., the owner of Miller Real Estate and members of the Hastings City Council will be among the guest librarians at the Hastings Public Library next week in celebration of the library's 25th anniversary in its own building. . The celebrity librarians will be checking out books and helping with other tasks at the desk. Several other activities are planned for the week of June 4-9. In celebration of the library's 25th anniver­ sary in its own building, a number of guest librarians will be on duty and several other special activities are planned. "Twenty five yean ago the (public) library separated from the school," said Library Director Barbara Schondelmayer, and moved into the former post office building at 121 S. Church SL , In observance of that anniversary, the Viking Corp, in Hastings has contributed $2,500 to the library - S100 for each year, the said. Sm LIBRARY, Page 3 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Convicted murder Keith Prong has lost a second appeal in the Michigan Supreme Court to reduce his prison sentence in the 1987 slaying of two elderly sisters. In a unanimous decision released Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused io hear an appeal for the 37-year-old house builder. The former Hastings resident, now at the maximum-security Marquette State Prison, is beginning the fourth year of a 60- to 90-year sentence for second-degree murder. Earlier in August 1989, the Supreme Court voted 6-1 against hearing an appeal on other grounds. Both decisions uphold a 1988 ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals affirming the conviction. In that ruling, the appellate court found the 60- to 90-year sentence did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment The bodies of Mary L. Moynahan, 78, of Baltimore Township, and Dorothy B. Perkins, 70, of Haslett were discovered 11 days after their Feb. 27,1987 disappearance, buried near the basement of a home Prong was building near Middleville. Autopsies revealed the sisters had been beaten. Perkins died of multiple blows to the head, while Moynahan suffocated after Prong placed a plastic bag over her head. In May, Prong pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder. In exchange, first-degree murder charges - carrying a mandatory sentence of life in prison - were dropped by former Prosecutor Judy Hughes. He also admitted to committing at least seven felony offenses, including auto theft, arson and larceny, dating hack to 1971. No charges were filed in the cases as part of the plea agreement Prong, a 12-year resident of Hastings, tes­ tified he beat both sisters with a lead pipe, tied plastic bags over their heads, look them to the building site and buried them. The prosecution argued Prong faced finan­ cial difficulties and owed Moynihan $27,600 at the time of her death. He had filed for bankruptcy one month before the murders. Official believe Prong tried to extort money from Moynihan at the time of the double murder committed in her Baltimore Township home. At Proof's sentencing in 1987, defense at­ torney Walter Harrison, of Grand Rapids, asked the court to hand down a life sentence, which would have made Prong eligible for parole after 10 years. Sm PRONQ, Page 3 Parking assessment renewal opposed in hearing by David T. Young Editor A proposal to renew a special assessment district for downtown parking met criticism at a Hastings City Council hearing Monday night. Kenneth Miller, former owner of Miller Real Estate and a former council member, appeared at the hearing to voice concerns about once again assessing downtown merchants about S16400 in order to have free two-hour, on-street parking. Miller said he had received comments from citizens that it seems unfair to assess businesses for the parking. "I'm inclined to agree with their thinking," he said. “I look at parking as a community service for all the citizens." He added, "It would be a nice gesture to provide parking without assessing the downtown merchants. I don't see why downown merchants should absorb additional taxes for something that benefits the entire community." The city, at the request of the merchants, more than four years ago agreed to remove parking meters downtown, but last year insisted on special assessments to make up for the lost revenue. City officials contend that merchants stand to gain increased business with the removal of the meters and it costs money to maintain the downtown streets. The city also placed a two-hour limit on street parking and hired a part-time enforcement officer. That officer, Steven Guy, recently left the post and his successor is being sought. Miller suggested the position not be filled. "It would be a nice encouragement to the downtown merchants," he said. Miller added that it is important for the downtown businesses to be competitive with those coming into the new strip mall on West State Street, where parking for customers will be free. But Council Member Donald Spencer said merchants at the mall pay for the parking space at the mall. He said that allowing free parking helps the downtown merchants make a living. Miller responded, "Without the merchants you wouldn't have a city." Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse asked, "Would the people want us to give K mart (one of the mall tenants) free parking at taxpayers' expense? I think it's fair for the city to charge me for maintaining the lot behind me." (Jasperse is the owner of Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street and is one of the merchants being assessed). Council Member Linda Watson said she had received comments from Ken Mingerink, owner of ’be Razor's Edge, who said he is willing to pay the assessment and his only objection is to the two-hour limit, which he believes should be raised to three hours. The council also received a letter from Ken Radant, president of Barry Broadcasting Co., requesting that the Elks Parking lot be designated for 10- to 12-hour parking and that nine spaces on Apple Street be designated in the same manner. The letter was referred to the Parking Committee. The hearing Monday night was held only to determine the necessity of continuing the assessment district. A public hearing on actually continuing the district was scheduled for the next council meeting June 11 at 7:45 p.m. In other business Monday, the council: • Referred to the Planning Commission a request from the Georgetown Construction Co. of Jension to rezone a 50-acre parcel near the comer of North Avenue and N. Broadway. Todd Ponstein, representing the developers, said the firm wants to create a fully improved subdivision for single-family houses in the 570,000 to S 100,000 range. Ponstein said that ultimately 100 to 125 lots are in the plans for the construction. • Approved a request from the First Presbyterian Church to use Fish Hatchery Park Sunday, June 10, for a church picnic. • Approved a request from the Hastings Youth Athletic Association to use baseball facilities at Bob King Park Monday and Wednesday evenings May 30 through July 25. • Approved a request from the Bany/Eaton Board of Realtors to have a yard sale in the parking lot next to Tyden Park from 9 a.m. io 7 p.m. Friday, June 15. Proceeds from the event will go to the YMCA "Send a Child to Camp" program. • Approved a lease agreement with R&J Inc. of Homer for use of property behind its store at 1335 North Broadway. The city will pay $1 per month for use of land abutting Bob King Park. • Received a letter from Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan thanking the city for a "wonderful experience" in Mayor's Exchange Day two weeks ago. She said Utica officials were particularly impressed with the County Seat, Barry County Transit, the Downtown Development Authority, the Hastings High School band, and a quartet of Hastings High School singers called "Add It Up." Council Member Franklin Campbell also said the visiting Utica delegation was impressed by a presentation on Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) made by Hastings Police Sgt. Jack Cross. • Set a public hearing on Ordinance No. 232 for for 7:50 p.m. June 11. The ordinance would allow the City Council to set hours for all city parks. • Decided to allow artists to sell their wares at the "Arts Alive" event scheduled for later this summer by the Thornapply Arts Council. In the past, money-making enterprises have been forbidden in city parks, but the council now will decide each case individually. Part of the proceeds from "Arts Alive" will go to the Thornapple Arts Council, a non­ profit organization. • Agreed to pay for half the tuition, $355.62, of Police Chief Jeny Sarver for two occupation-related courses he took recently from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Sarver, it was noted, earned a 4.0 grade point average. • Learned that dental insurance costs for city employees went down slightly. The new contract with Delta Dental Insurance will be renewed in July. • Declared June 7 as Robert W. Sherwood Day in Hastings. Sherwood is retiring June 1 as chairman of the board for National Bank of Hastings. • Declared June 14 as National Flag Day and urged citizens to set aside time at 7 p.m. that day to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. • Approved necessary expenses for Gray to attend the Michigan Association of Mayors workshop Aug. 1-3 at Grand Traverse Resort. • Declared June 3-9 National Garden Week in Hastings. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31. 1990 Work on Barry County Expo Center near completion The beef and dairy turn was having the roofing instiled test week. J-Ad Graphic News Services The race is on and Barry County is winning. The new fairgrounds located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville is well on the way to completion, said Fair Manager Russell Stanton. "We're progressing, and work on the buildings is moving along. The electricity and phones will be put in shortly, and the kitchen is almost finished in the Expo Center," he said. "The race track has the sand on it and is open for practice, and we're going to start on the 4-H bathrooms for the campground," he added. Construction crews are working on completion of the last five barns which are part of the more than S2 million dollar Expo Center. Completed projects include the large covered grandstand, racehorse bam, race track and rabbit and poultry barn. Under construction are the horse barns and the barn for beef, dairy, sheep, swine and goats, as well as the show arena where the 4-H'ers will show their trained and groomed animals. A grand opening for the new facility will be celebrated on Monday, July 16. Many special events are planned for this send-off with a Demolition Derby capping off the evening. Other events for fair week are the Royal Lippizzan Stallions, a mud run, championship off-road racing, and a special 1930s and 60s rock group, Phil Dirt and the Dozers, to provide music on Friday. Helicopter rides, sky diving exhibitions, a balloon release, a large midway, fireworks, harness racing, a 4-H rodeo and free pig races are just a few of the extras that will be highlighted for visitors to the new fairgrounds. The facility will also showcase more than 300 4-H animals and feature hundreds of other exhibits. Of special interest will be the Expo Exhibit Hall, which also has the advantage of being used after the fair for receptions, banquets, and trade shows. The State of Michigan has declared 1990 "The Year of the County Fair" and Bany County win celebrate July 16-21 with the biggest and best fair ever seen in the community, say members of the Bany County Agricultural Society. The 4-H horse barn's roof is now completed. The final form of fte show bam can be seen in this photo taken test week. The sheep, ewine and goat barn Is almost completed. The race hone bam Is now is use. and the race track Is open kx practice nms. GET YOUR COPIES Hsings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings— In Middleville— In Lake Odessa— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Svoboda’s Grocery Todd’s Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market In Nashville— Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon's Quick Mart In Freeport*** L& J’s Our Village General Store In Dowling** Dan’s Grocery Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Nart In Delton— Others— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Sav-Way Mini Mat’ Vermontville Banfield General "ore Quick Stop Food. Battle Creek The completed grandstand sHs waiting for the first event at the new fairgrounds. The Expo Center features two large halls, kitchen and bathrooms for any kind of gatherings. Reappraisals planned for Asyria Township The reappraisal process in Assyria Township is scheduled to begin this summer. The Township Board earlier this month heard a presentation from George Bratcher, vice president of Consolidated Governmental Services, which will conduct the reappraisal. Bratcher said the process will include photographs and measurement of all real property, development of land values for all real property and the development of a card system. He said field inspections of the properties will begin soon. Representatives of of Consolidated Governmental Services will have identification and will attempt to contact each property owner. If the owner is not available on the first attempt, a notice will be left, requesting the owner to contact the office fora scheduled appointment In other recent business of the township, routine road maintenance by the Barry County Road Commission, has been approved. After the roads have been properly prepared, the township will work with Michigan Chloride Sales to begin a dust control program. The Assyria Township Advisory Planning Committee also held its first meeting May 9. Members of the new panel include Marge Strain, Susan Calley, Emmett Harrington, Ed Stapler, Jo Stanton, Dennis DeLong, Cynthia Miller, Dale Miller, Paul Bartzen, JoAnn Bair and Township Supervisor Diana Newman. Committee members have identified several township issues they intend to take up, including roads, waste management, planning and zoning, the assessing and appraisal process, the township hall and recycling. Short-term goals were identified as creation of a township newsletter, involvement of a "Caring Neighbor" program, development of a recycling program, learning more about zoning in the township, and meeting with Barry County Planning Director John Gates. The Assyria Township Board will meet next at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the township hall. The Road Commission will be expected to answer questions and discuss the request for one-half mill for roads on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot. The next meeting of the Advisory Planning Committee will be Wednesday, June 13, at the township hall. Jane Norton, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) will be the speaker. Planning a “Weekend Garage Sale?” Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! Give Us A Call at...94fl-8O51 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 31. 1990 — Page 3 National, local veterans honored at Monday’s Memorial Day parade Millions of American veterans vfccrc honored across the country Monday by thousands of Memorial Day parades. Hastings' Memorial Day parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 45. included veterans of four wars including World Wars I and II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Among the ceremonies were an ad­ dress by Stale Rep. Bob Bender, a com­ mander in the U.S. Naval Reserve, at Riverside Cemetery in which he praised American veterans of foreign wars, and a wreath-laying ceremony at both the Vietnam and Civil War Memorials. Participants in the parade included Barry County Sheriffs Posse, local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and the Hastings High School Band. Also participating were the Hastings Veterans of Foreign Wars and ladies auxiliaries. Cub Scouts were an integral part of Monday's parade. Hastings receives gifts from Utica Hastings city officials recently received special gifts from the City of Utica, which participated with local government in Mayor Exchange Day earlier this month. Fire Chief Roger Carls was given a new bowling pin after the guests noticed he kept an old, beat-up pin for tightening valves on machines. Mayor Mary Lou Gray also received this huge gavel. Th, color guard holpod honor Amoricon votoron, during tho Hotting, American Legion Post Memorial Day Parade on Monday. The Seventh Day Adventist Church marched in the parade. LIBRARY, continued from page 1 Already a new set of World Book encyclo­ pedias has been purchased with part of that donation. Also, being considered is a Fax machine to keep up with technology that improves services to patrons and possibly ad­ ditional reference books, Schondelmayer said. Anniversary Week also will be amnesty week at the Hastings Public Library. That means anyone with overdue books may re­ turn them without being penalised with a fine, she said. It doesn't matter how long books have been overdue, "we just want the books re­ turned." Free library cards also will be given that week to people who reside outside the li­ brary’s service area, but who live within townships of Barry County. The regular $10 fee for non-residents will be waived for a year, she said. On the receiving end, the library plans to promote a campaign to collect a "Mile of Pennies" to use to purchase children's book:.. A mile of-the copper coins would amount • about S845, Schondelmayer said. Several hundred helium-filled balloons will be given away during the anniversary celebra­ tion, and the library's summer reading pro­ gram for youths will be launched on June 4. The reading program continues through August 4 and includes different activities and prizes for progress in reading for several age groups. This year's theme will be "Keys to the Castle." The program even includes activities for youngsters who are non-readers. Called page Turners, this age group is given a list of books to look at or have their parents read to them. The Palace Guards include beginning readers through fifth graders who will be given a booklet to follow. The oldest group, for middle school-aged youths, are called Key Masters and they will have an opportunity to rate the books they read. Schondelmayer is distributing information about the reading program through the schools, including a poster to each class and a brochure and bookmark to each student A number of well known people have al­ ready agreed to serve time behind the library desk, checking books in and out, during the anniversary week. Included among the guest librarians will be: •June 4 - Hastings City Council members - 12:30 to 1:30, Esther Walton , who also serves on the library board; 1:30 to 2:30, Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray; 2:30 to 3:30, Evelyn Brower; 3:30 to 4:30 Linda Watson; 6:30 to 7:30, Miriam While. •June 5 - 1 to 2, Michael Humphreys of A wreath was laid at the Vietnam Memorial on the courthouse lawn. Cub Scout Pack 3073 offered this float to the annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the Hastings American Legion Post. Miller Real Estate; 3 to 4, Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare; 4:30 to 5:30, . indrew Johnson of Hastings Manufacturing; 5:30 to 7, Don Spencer of the Hastings City Council and Hastings Wrecker Service. •June 6 - 1 to 2, Hastings City Treasurer Jane Barlow; 2 to 3, Al Jarvis of McDonald's; 4 to 5 Richard Groos of Viking Corp. Frank Campbell of the Hastings City Council is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, too. •June 7 - Library board members - 1:30 to 12:30, John Cottrell; 1 to 2, Linda Lincohnhol; 4 to 5, Willo Fuhr; and 5 to 6, Craig Starkweather, representing State Senator Jack Welborn. ■June 8 - 10 to 11, Congressman Paul Henry; 1 to 2, Dave Jasperse of the Hastings City Council. Other guest librarians will be added to the list in upcoming days. PRONG, continued from page 1 But Hughes called the 60- to 90-year term a "minimal acceptable sentence." The prose­ cutor asked for a term of at least 80 to 120 years. In an appeal brief Hied in fall 1987, Prong's ccurt-appointed appellate attorney said the sentence was inappropriate because it likely would prevent Prong from living long enough to be eligible for parole. In September 1988, the three-judge court of appeals ruled the minimum 60-year term imposed by now-retired Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming was within the limits of the stale sentencing guidelines. The guide­ lines are based on average sentenced imposed by Michigan judges for a particular crime. The court also ruled the 60-to 90-year sen­ tence was not cruel and unusual because Prong "brutally murdered two women" for no reason. The 1989 State Supreme Court appeal re­ jected the case on the basis of the earlier ar­ guments posed in the Court of Appeals case. Tuesday's appeal was Tiled on the basis of another court case that argued a sentence could not be imposed if it is greater than the defendant's life expectancy. After the murder. Prong's wife and four children moved to the Benton Harbor- St. Joseph area. Prong initially was sent to Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson, but was the vic­ tim of robbery by other inmates. He becomes eligible for parole after his 81st birthday. The parade stopped at the Civil War Memorial at Tyden Park. Tim Beckler of the Hastings Exchange Club hands over an American flag to Erica Davis. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31. 1990 Pull the lever for ‘boldness, new approach’ To the Editor. In less than two weeks the voters of Hastings once again will be stepping into the voting booth. Two issues of tremendous importance will be decided by the citizens of our community. One issue is to decide whether or not to in­ crease the present millage. The other issue, equally important, is to elect new members to the Hastings School board. As with any issue that we face in today's society, we can only cast an intelligent vote if we know all the facts. We, as a community, cannot continue in our present direction because that direction is one of uncertainty. The struggles we face here in Hastings is not exclusive to our community only. Il exists in the entire state. To sit back and continually wait for the state to make a move has only caused pain. The fact is, no resolution has been presented and adopted into law to solve the financial crisis that faces our school system, along with many \ kllers others. Our system of funding education in Michigan is so poorly designed that school boards must prepare an annual budget in the blind because stale binding is not resolved un­ til after the next school year is ready to begin. The only recourse that we have is the lever we pull in that voting booth. We can continue to step iato this booth evety few months like we have done for the last two years or we can Channel One viable, low-cost alternative Futuriag Committee To the Editor: Nikki Spaulding holding her award. Hastings senior one of top six business law students in the nation Hastings High School Senior Nikki Spaulding's five-year interest in business has been rewarded with recognition as one of the top six business law students in the nation. At the Business Professionals of America National Conference in Minneapolis April 28 through May 1, Spaulding received an award for being among the top six in the business law competition, out of a field of 75,000. Spaulding first became interested in business when she was in the eighth grade. "1 decided that I wanted to go into business for myself," she said, "So i had to ask myself, ‘what services am I going to offer?’ "Then 1 took an accounting class and really liked it. Accounting will give me a career; but business law has taught me about day-to-day functions," said Spudding. "Business classes have taught me to apply the theory 1 learned in academic classes." She said she thinks Hastings has a fine business department, with teachers Elben Black, Pat Purgid and Mary Dawson. Spaulding credits Dawson, an advisor, for giving direction to the local chapter of the Business Professionals of America. “It was Mrs. Dawson that held it all together," she said, "She is the backbcnejjf the whole club. "There is a president, a vice-president parliamentarian and myself, the treasurer," she continued. "Although we did every thing ourselves, Mrs. Dawson was always there to give suggestions and tell us what needed to be done." Spaulding said she enjoyed Business Profes­ sionals more than other extracurricular ac­ tivities, especially being the treasurer this year. "It has helped me grow and mature since starting high school," she said, "I’ve had to put five to ten hours a week into working as treasurer." When the club sold candy bars to finance a trip to Detroit, Spaulding did the bookkeeping. "Sometimes 1 had to count $20 in change," she said. "The books got screwed up because everyone turned in the money in little envelopes and I didn’t know whose was whose. "We solved the problem this year," she noted, however. "We put everything on computer." Spaulding said the goal of Business Profes­ sionals is to teach employment skills, inter­ view skills, and personal financing and to recognize outstanding business students at the local, state and national levels. Spaulding, recognized by the Business Pro­ fessionals as one of the top six high school students in her field, said she plans to continue her business studies. She said she plans to enroll this fall at Ferris State University, where she will mqor in business and minor in small business administration. At Ferris, some of her first-year expenses win be defrayed by the scholarships she earn­ ed while still in high school. Spaulding has recieved a $750 Fems Honor Scholarship, based on her academic achieve­ ment, and a Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship for her ACT scores. Spaulding said that she is not sure yet what she will do after college, but she has given it some thought. She said, "I think I might like a sole pro­ prietorship or a partnership in an accounting firm." Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ol expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. ■Letters should be written in good taste. ■Leiters that are libelous or del”-^t <ry should not be submitted. •Writers must Include their ■ ^nature, address and phone number. The writers name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. ■Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Hastings Banner give our school system and our children the support that is needed. Can we not trust our elected officials to use their best available information when they send out the call for support? Or should we just continue in the same manner and run to the polls every few months while textbooks 8®* older, buildings run down, fellow citizens and neighbors lose jobs, and our children become the real losers in this battle. If you believe the elected officials could do better, you have the opportunity to be a part of that change, too. When you pull that lever, know something about who you are voting A member of the Education Action Group of the Barry County Futuring Committee is running for the school board. His name is Ken Hawbliu. Over the past two years I have had the op­ portunity to work with Ken in our endeavor as an Action Group to bring education into focus in our community. Ken's sincere desire for educational excellence will benefit our com­ munity greatly. His work ethic, when k comes to volunteerism, is second to none. His love for the forthrightness is an asset that lends kadf to organizational leadership because he is not afraid to step out on a limb and be different. Perhaps the time is right for boldness and a new approach! When you pall the lever that holds the financial future of our educational system, pull the lever for "Boldness" and a “New Approach," pull the lever for Ken Hawblitz. Sincerely, Richard R. Cole Chairperson, Education Action Group 1 would like to address the recent lack of ap­ proval of the "Channel One” program by the Hastings Board of Education. The reason given by Larry Haywood for his "ao" vote was, “We have paid a lot of money to put live instructors in the front of the classroom." This statement bothers me for several reasons. I do not claim to know Mr. Haywood's intent with the statement but 1 fed that it may have more than one meaning. I will contain my comments to pertain to the most obvious one: that he doesn’t want to fdace this modern technology in the classroom to sup­ plement, as a tool for the teachers. This program had been reviewed by the middle school social studies nd special education teaching staff and received almost unanimous support from them. The high school, department heads, while somewhat split in their decision, came to a consensus and decided to approve the use of this unique opportunity to get many thousands of dollars worth of video equipment al no cost to the school district. The superintendent of schools also recom­ mends the use of the program. Despite this majority of our educators in agreement that they could use this program, Mr. Haywood apparently felt he knew better what "they" need to teach our children so they am survive in this increasingly complex, technical and rapidly changing society. For thoae not aware of what the "Channel One” program consists of, I would like to briefly explain. It involves the taping of 10 minutes of world and national news followed by two minutes of commercials aimed at school-age children. (The segment aired at the board meeting used Levi Jeans and Pert Shampoo.) While I, loo, wish that the commercials were not necessary, it provides an cxcellant example of capitalism at its finest. We get a fine product, they get to parade their products to a market. I don’t believe that two or three commercials are going to be extremely detrimental when compared to the number they would normally see in a day. The great benefit, though. is (he opponunity to put natxxul and world new, in front of students that most probably do not roe, or moat certainly do not critically review with be pined by using thb program in the social classes. Ctxnpeatm aad sdf-confideat teachers coaid moat likely find at tenet one segment per "global" issues far outweighs the km of that h b tay understanding th* at the high the beginning or end of the day. To ray kawriedge 3,600 schools across the To the Editor: fint&HdSy... Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones* Co. The European community could be a major economic development of the next decade A lot is being written today about die Euro­ pean Economic Community (EEC or Com­ mon Market). Yet, surprisingly, many U.S. Although members of the European Com- fearicnal management of year money re well as the risk reduction inherent in having money aatkmal investmeats are popping up 1968, expensive physical trade barriers reDelton School District. There it is given rave reviews by all involved. It saddens me that we are not providing countries and fa 1987 the EEC, made up of 12 member District. Thia act act 1992 aa the deadline for free of the 1990a. You owe it to yourself to leant resourcefulness. There are avaOabte with the Chaanrl One program at no coal to the Ken Hawblitz Hastings Board of Education Have we forgotten Earth Day already? The Camp Fire boys and girls of Barry County took on a very aggressive project Saturday, May 19, curbside pickup of recydahtes. The Hastings residents who live north of Tyden Park to Woodland Avenue and west of North Broadway had the unique opportunity in Barry County of placing their recyclaNes conveniently at the curb to be picked up by these young, cncemed citizens. Seven households participated. As a recycling coordinator 1 often hear this remark, "If recycling would only be more convenient, I would recycle." I would like to thank those seven residents who took the time to support this project by placing their recydables at the curb. FINANCIAL Camp Fire tried to make recycling coovenieflt for an area of Hastings, unfortsnaidy only seven households took advantage of this service. Have we already forgotten Earth Day? The efforts of the Camp Fire have not gone unnotied. Recycling in Bany Couaty salutes the efforts of these youngsters in saving our natural resources, conserving energy and sav­ ing our landfill. A great ded of time awl ef­ fort was put into this program by the Camp Fire organization. Thank you for all your bard work! You did make a difference. Jane Norton Executive Director Recycling in Barry Couaty NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Coll 948-8051 /(/...SUBSCRIBE! What does this mean to the European economy, and, ukimrtely, to the world economy? of the European Economic Community could result in 2 million new jobs. Greater efficien­ cy. more equitable taxation and less rrgalMnry coaftaion should reduce business prices could decline by as much as 6 percent. On the other hand, the Economur of Britain vestments to Europe through high-pressure As with mow major events, when the dust settles, the troth win probably lie somewhere ■ the middle. Regardless of what results, European companies are already benefiting. Their securities markets are, and have been. Ecoacmisti offer two suggestions for pariifipariag in this growth. One school of France, Spain and West Germany are the reported top choices. This reasoning is based on that old economic nemesis, inflation. within the European Economic Community. oa companies. Those that can effectively and profisNy participale in this new world Al this, of course, is academic to U.S. in­ way to participale is through the purchase of - STOCKS The following prices are from the close ol business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. C Company AT&T 42’/. Ameiitnch 63'/, Anheuser-Busch 42'/. Chrysler 15’/. Clark Equipment 43’/. CMS Energy 297. Coca Cola 45’/. Dow Chemical 64’/. Exxon 477, Family Dollar 12’/. Ford 47’/. General Motors 49'/. Great Lakes Bancorp 15V. 37’/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 119*/. JCPenney 66’/. Jhnan. & Jhnsn. 637. 34’/. Kmart Kellogg Company 65*/. McDonald’s 347. Sears 38V. S.E. Mich. Gas 157. 4’/. Spartan Motors Upjohn 39 Gold $366.75 Silver $5.15 Dow Jones 2870.49 Volume 138,000,000 + ’/. -1’/. 4-17. —'/. -’/. -’/. 4-2V. 4-’/. + 1’/. + '/. + 1’/. -’/. -V. + '/. -’/. -$8.00 —$.14 4-18.26 ■--------- Public Opm.. Devoid to the httmti of Barry County tinea 1U9 published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 490580602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacobs President John Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Secretary Newsroom David T. 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Haathms: “■ wouU per­ sonally I# ’*•1 d get more out of wW's kotng on fo the world. >’m the type of person tM,lkcs 10 *scuss things, I 'o take things that are O <Jje news and discuss lMn- Miranda Vaagha, Jerry Hann, Haatfags: HaattagK "Ttdakhwodd “1 drink it would be great, be pretty neaL” Kida do uo» know wham’s going on in the world They do not watch the news al night- So to gel this first hand every day would be grent.” Tnagle Shriver, Angle Pierson, Hastings: "Yeah. I Heath*: “I think I could wouldn't mind the com- leant mor became its news mercials. Il would be a of the world.” break I guess.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31, 1990 — Page 5 Legal Notices From Time to Time i HOPKTOWMMNP May 14, 1990 • 7:30 p.m. Pledge io Flag by oil peasant. Roll call of Officer*, all peasant. Twenty-four citizens and guosts. Approval of Agenda and April 9. 1990 minutes. Received Treasurer* and all correspondence and committee reports. Approved payment of all listed bills. Received permit issued by D.N.R. for Kenneth F. Pranshko. Adapted Resolutions for Dogwood Drive. Adopted Resolutions to create Lake Board lor Wilkinson Lake. Appointed Baker and Woods to a subcommittee for ambulance service. by— Esther Walton Hubert Cook pens 'Hastings in 1923’ A few weeks ago a family lent this writer materials relating io family. Among this group Hastings in 1923, phowfnph: member of the Cook a group of historical and written by the is this account of complete with a In rummaging around io some of my old papers, books, etc., I found something ofcon­ siderable interest to me at least, and believe others, especially if they are interested in local history, may also find it worth reading. it is a Hasting* City and Rural Directory, published in 1923 by O.L. Blodgett of Lans­ ing. It lists the names and addresses of aD the These I have tried to arrange as follows, in the order they appeared on Main Street from Avenue, from south to north: ton’s Garage, partially occupied by Simmons Mfg. Co. aad by Burdette Lichty the local Alec Ironside; Cool and Dooley Garage ia the old Ford Hotel building, they were ageats for Oakiaal. Nash and Oldsmobiles: Hsstian Cooperative Oil Co., filling stotiooflrtU have 12 shares of their stock if anyone is m* Wetfire Grocery; George Smith’s Meat Market; Lewis Shay Grocery; Goodyear Bros. Hardware; W.R. Jamieson's Star Bakery; Walldorff aad Sou, Furniture aad Undertaking; and John V. Sawaman’s Drug upstairs aad Fox Brothers (Greely and Harley) m the basement; Myers 5 aad 10 Variety Store; Floyd Brown Plumbing and Heating, with James McCall Tailoring, upateira; Gard, and Will Chidester clothiers; Miller Furniture with Chas. Leonard, under­ taker; Tom Kennedy Hardware, with Calvin Bancroft and E.J. Millington, attorneys, Clark and Lichty Milliners, and Richard Barr, chiropractor, upstairs; Fidelity Store Grocery; George Newton Jewelry in front and John Roberts with newspapers and magazines in back; F.C. Hinkley, chiropractor, was in there somewhere; Parker House Hotel; Strand Theater; Ironside and Michaels milliners; MMners Power and United Appliance Co.; Hastings Priming Co.; Mrs. Clara Hanaen and Miss Etta Hubbard, milliners; Mrs. Hat­ tie VanHouten Grocery ; and Hastings City Hall. Bliss Co., James McKnight mgr.; Wallace and Bumford Groceries, 740 E. Maia &; Charles D. Mohler, physician; Lawrence Casteline, barber; Will Docker Cigar Store; American Laundry; Standard Oil Station; Tire Cafe, Kannes Bros, and Nadu Prop’s; Feidpausch aad Fedewa Meat Market; F.L. Fairchild, millinery, and ladies’ farniahiags; Weissert Bros, Hardware and sheet-metal work; Walers and Son, men’s clothing; Fred Barnaby, restaurant; Levi Mead Cigar store; Carveth and Stebbins druggists; William J. Reed Grocery; A.K. Frandsen, dry-goods, with Masonic Temple, Mason Studio, Geo. Coleman Insurance, Hastings Credit Ex­ change. F.E. Willison, dentist, C.H. Barber, C.P. Lathrop, and C.S. McIntyre, physicians, all upstairs; N.B. Waterman Dry-Goods; Pan­ Barber Shop below. Loppenthein, dry-goods, with P.T. Colgrove, attorney. J.C. Andras, dentist, and Chamf. Champion’* Film Co. upatairs; Hastings Drag Co. with Attorney John M. Gould upstairs; Grigsby Shoe Store; 1. Belsile, fruit store; druggist; A.W. Roaen, bakery with Green Photo Studio above; Beumer Bros. (Henn and Al.), meat-market; J.A. Larsen, dry- E C. Rum and Son, grocery*; Jake Reber, & vote cigars; Billiards and Bowling; Chris SpirisCaadyland with Chas, and Wm. G. Bauer, at­ torney* and real-estate above; Banner Office, Cook Bros. (M.L. A Wm. R.) Prop's. Barry County Court House. Eaat aMe uT South Jefferson Street Michigan Mutual Windaterm Co.; Wm. Couch, feed and hitch barn; Will Hall Fur­ niture; Bert Electricians; Beckwith Bros., barbers; Sam Couch, a restaurant; Club Cigar Store; Hany Spendable Meat-Market; Atlan­ tic and Pacific Grocers; Peoples Shoe Store; City Bank, upstairs; Kim Sigler and Arthur Kidder, attorneys, Dennis Murray, dentist Woodbum, physician; Philip Goldstein, tailor; C.L. Huffman, plumbing and heating; Htitip Lutz, shoe repair; Ed Prichard, cigar store; Kontie and Babcock, barbers; Fred Lapptey, harness maker; H.A. Wood, groceries; J.A. Johnson Pool and Billiards; Jet. Schwartz, clothing; Byron Dickinson, restaurant; Lee Backus Tourist Cafe; W.H. Rich, harness maker, Cadwallader Bros. Bakery; crocs Main Street and railroad track to Ebner Cotaat Sheet Metal Wort; Oren Dayton, blacksmith; Ethan Kidder, Nacksauth City Waler Wort*. WeUaaan, HwtiBgi Transfer Co.; Geo. Jackson Automobile Body aad Trim; Grant Muir, cabinet maker; cross river to Art Laubaugh Scrap Metal; C.A. Hall, Chaimen aad Maxwell car dealers; Walker Garage, Mier Lumber Co. (The Rotary Club meets in haU overhead); J.S. Reisinger Buick Agency; McArthur and Sanburn, auto repairs; cross railroad to Hastings Milling Co., Chas. Kerr, maker of Purity Flour; Ray Cook, welding Newton, cider mill, run by Thornapple River How many of the above establishments do you remember and how many of them are still Mayor, Henry S. Gaskill. Clerk, Clarence E. Davis. Treasurer, Earl R. Boyes. Chy attorney, Philip T. Colgrove; City Marshall, Henry A. Newton. Health Officer, Dr. Leland E. Holly. Supervisor 1st and 4th Wards, Mort. Nicholas; 2nd and 3rd Ward, Lem. Glasgow. Aldermen ,1st Ward, JotyrPfeyneand L.A. Abbey; 2nd Ward, Geo. Giltett and James Mead; 3rd Ward, John Weissert and Burton Rny; 4<h Ward, Will Schader mid Hugh Riley. School Board President, Emily Keller. School Board Secretary, Wm. Shuhen School Board Treasurer, WUl Chase School Superintendent, David A. Jretice of the Peace, Frances Craig and Hemau Selden. PnstmsMrr, Wm. L. Shuhen; Asa’t. BteOMiter, Ed. Waite; Money Order Clerk, George Myers; General Delivery Clerk, Ed Sayles; Mailing Division, Roy Hubbard. Frank Wood, and Huge Wunderlich. Circuit Judge, Russell R. MCPeek. Court Smographer, Wm. H. Smith. Probate Judge, ERa E. Eggleston. Probate Registrar, Eva E. Hecox. at* ar ---- ,- -t, aaenn, vnanes i. ranter. Under Sheriff, Ward A. Quick. County Clerk. David N. Honeywell. Deputy Clerk, Florence Campbell. Register of Deeds, Mark A. Ritchie. County Treasurer, Alvin Smelker. Prosecuting Attorney, Kim Sigler. Circuit Court Commissioner, Arthur Kidder. Drain Commissioner, Frank Crawford. .Loo) Commissioner, Lyman B. 1816 Model "T” Fords, 224 Chevrolets; 156 Overtands, 147 Doges, 145 Buicks, 95 QHdands, 71 Studebakers, 59 Nashes, 54 Maxwells, 52 Rees, 38 Stars, 23 Dora, 16 Essex, 15 Ovids, 13 Durants, 12 Pontoons, 10 Oldsmobiles, eight Saxons, seven Willys- Hastings a vote Quality a vot. Education «vote KENSINGTON Hastings Area Board of Education Approved Rood Work Program for 1990. Granted Charles and Batty Haas permission to split Lol No. 4 into two parcels. Earth Friends Garden dub $40 flowers Town Holl. Approved purchose of top soil for cemeteries and town boll. Adjournment 10:20 p.m. Shirley R. Cose, Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker, Supervisor <SZ3») A view of Heelings' main street In the early 1920s, about which Hubert Cook wrote his summary. Knights, seven, Briscoes, five, Imernationsl. four Pag**, four Jewetts, three Chaimen. three Hudsons, three Samons, three Titans, two Brushes, two Franklins, two Grants, two Moguls, two Patersons, one Abum, one Bush, one Cleveland, one Crew-Elkhart, one Empire, one Franklin, one Kissel-Car. one Liberty, one Metz, one Monroe, one Na­ tional, one New Moon, one Packard, one Pierce-Arrow, one Regal, one Republic, one R. and V. Knight, and one Velie. In 1923 there were more than 50 different companies building pleasure can in this coun- Water samples will be tested for nitrate con­ tamination free of charge al the June 21 Agricultural Field Day at Michigan Stale University's Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. “Nitrate contamination of water is a grow­ ing concern for many rural residents in pans of the state,” says Maurice Vitosh, an MSU Cooperative Extension Service and Michigan Energy Conservation Program (MECP) fer­ tilizer specialist. “Water can be contaminated as fertilizers, manure and other nitrale sources leach into the groundwater. The potential for nitrate contamination makes periodic waler testing very important. ’’ Last year at MSU’s Ag Expo, more than 870 water samples were tested during the three-day event. About 12 percent of thCT samples tested had nitrate levels above the safe drinking level of 20 parts per million Water samples will be tested at theupcoming KBS field day, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Results from the test will be available within a few minutes after the sample is To prepare a sample, put about one cup of water in a clean jar that can be sealed, such as a fruit jar. The jar should be rinsed a minimum of three times using the water to be tested. Samples taken more than 24 hours dudlnt Intsrost at 14% par awwm. Hostings, Michigan, before the field day should be refrigerated. Any water source can be used, including tile, river, livestock or irrigation water. Vitosh will also discuss how soil testing can be used to help farmers reduce fertilizer in­ puts by taking advantage of nitrogen and phosphorus available ip the soils. Research shows that many Michigan fields have ade­ quate phosphorus levels for crop production. MECP demonstrations have shown that farmers can reduce or eliminate starter fer­ tilizer applications without risk of yield loss. Other activities al the field day will focus on research and demonstrations al the Kellogg Dairy and the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project. The use of bovine somatotrophin (BST) to increase milk production will be discussed by Allen Tucker. MSU animal science professor. 'Agricultural specialists from MSU and KBS Ml explain and discuss issues that are impor­ tant to the future of fanning. Some of the demonstrations to be discussed include using manure as a fertilizer substitute, a demonstra­ tion on how to adopt integrated pest manage­ ment practices for alfalfa insect control, low chemical input cropping systems, and bow improved bam vertiliatkm can reduce milk production losses during hot, humid, weather. The KBS Agricultural Field Day is spon­ sored by MSU's Cooperative Extension Ser- vice (CES), Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Michigan Energy Conservation Program and features the KBS Dairy Center, the LTER project, funded by the National Science Foundation, and MECP demonstrations. There is no charge to attend field events and lunch will be available for purchase. Contact your local CES office or the KBS Extension office at (616) 671-2412 for more information. OUVO and OUVRR. P.C, Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 2427. Fannlnglon HUH. Ml 4023-2427 Futuring Group plans meeting on planning and zoning June 5 The part that planning and zoning will play in Barry County’s future will be discussed al a Moose Lodge, 128 N. Michigan, Hastings. ’’Early morning meetings seem to be best for a kit of concerned citizens”, says Don Drummond, chairman of the Bany County Futuring Committee’s Steering group. “We want as many people as possible to have the chance to be jafonned about matters affecting the development of the county in the years John Gates, director of the county's zoning office, win be the featured speaker. He will highlight the effect of rapid growth on the county, particularly in the northwest section adjacent to Kent County. Changing situations. Gates indicates, may require revisions in zoning laws. The need for strong, consistent and timely enforcement of existing zoning ordinances will be stressed. Another concern he will talk about is the steady Joss of quality agricultural land as new residential areas arc developed. Futuring Action Groups concerned with land use, economic development, environ- I HELP i I WANTED I : Great job for the homemaker. ; • Assembly positions — many avail- J * ahlo HA able. $5.00 per knnr hour nine plus piece­ • work. Start immediately. Apply Now! Cott Kyi* at 944-4600 Oat of Ton Cott 1-9H-526-7298 PERSONNEL SERVICES. INC. 129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126 Hastings, MI 49058 mem and quality of life have indicated that planning and zoning is a key factor in making possible orderly and constructive growth. Members of those groups are particularly in­ vited to attend. The meeting is open to the public. Coffee and rolls will be served and adjournment will be no later than 9 a.m. (4/14) The Hastings BANNER Call 944-4061 NURSING ADMINISTRATION SECRETARY • Fell-time — Monday then Friday • Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, has an immediate opening for Nursing Administration Secretary This position provides assistance to the Director of Nursing Services and the nursing area Managers, including typing and correspondence, maintaining department manuals, files, and materials for distribution, ordering supplies, providing support for scheduling, nursing personnel payroll and paperwork, and other general office functions. Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma, exceBsnt organisation and communication skills, strong public relations abilities, and minimum 60 wpm typing skiite. Word processing/computer and medical terminology skills preferred. Pennock Hospital offers a salary commensurate with your experience, along with an innovative Flexible Benefits Program which allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. Please send resume or application with cover letter to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL /jf 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 TTrrrrrrrnnr<Tr¥¥T»TTrrrrTrTTTrTrrmnnnn .WISE Bend in about the same time it used to take to go to Grand Rapids, or quite often to Wall or Gun Lake. Between Hastings and Wall Lake there were 12 sharp right-hand turns and three railroad crossings and one very steep hill that required a slowdown to between five and ten miles per hour. Today there are no railroad crossings and you can drive at least 50 miles per hour around all turns and up all hills, but you can't enjoy much of the scenery at this speed. Hubert D. Cook Free water tests offered at Ag Field Day Election-June 11 Paid lor by: Konreth L Kiniington 850 Cook Road Hittings, Ul 49058 try, and today, about six. The cars today are no doubt better than in 1923. and they should be, as they cost about five times as much. However. I think people enjoyed them more then than now. There were very few fatal ac­ cidents because the cars couldn't go too fast and even if they could, the roads were nothing like we have today. Also, we had prohibition then and consequently very few drunk drivers. Today we get where we are going too quick Io enjoy the ride. I drive to my son David’s house in Detroit or my daughter's in South E.O.E. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, Michigan, has openings for Registered or Registry-eligible Radiologic Technologists. Centrally located between ttie four larger cities of Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek, Hastings enjoys the benefits of a country atmosphere, yet Is not isolated from colleges and cultural activities associated with these metropolitan areas. Pennock Hospital Is a growing community hospital providing a variety of acute care service*. These positions may Involve some on-call rotation, and require being receptive to cross-training. Pennock Hospital offers a salary commensurate with your experience, along with an innovative FtadMtt Bumeflba frtougptttti which Marriage Licenses: David Lee Hummel, Jr., 23, Nashville and Trudy Fay Rasmussen, 24, Nashville. Robert Verle Wendrof. Jr., 19, Hastings and Melissa Annette Reed, 19, Hastings. Mark Allen Ondersma, 39, Delton and Merry Gay Wagers, 35, PlainwweH. Kevin Douglas Kermeen, 20. Middleville and Rebecca Lynn Dawson, 20, Middleville. Michael John Nicholson, 30, Hastings and Cheryl Ann Davis, 32, Hastings. Steven Dale Curtis, 20, Hastings and Teresa Ann Amalio, 18, Hastings. Timothy Lynn Bailey, 23, Plainwell and Annette Marshall. 25. Plainwell. RN/LPN We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work full-time on our afternoon shift. We oft# health insurance and vacation benefits* competitive wages and working conditions. | Contact I- Gloner RN. Director of Nursing, 616-945-2407 for an interview. Thoniapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. It includes options of health/dental/ pharmacy plan, life and short-term disability Insurance, pension plan, tax-sheltered annuities, paid-time-off, and a tuition reimbursement program. Please submit resume to: Human Resources Department AgUy PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed ap­ prox. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.nrk to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman St. Lake Odessa. Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available e.o.e. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 31. 1990 Support groups no substitute for professional treatment Self-help groups, ranging from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to Parents Without Part­ ners. have won wide support for helping in­ dividuals overcome personal difficulties. But for many individuals with serious pro­ blems, self-help groups are not a substitute for professional treatment, according to a pro­ fessor at The University of Michigan School of Social Work. A combination of strategies may be best, says Prof. Thomas J. Powell. In cases of serious menial illness, especially when they are compounded with drug or alcohol abuse or other family problems, self-help programs coordinated with professional therapy may be the most effective remedy. "It is no criticism of either self-help or pro­ fessional services to say that they can do cer­ tain things well and other things not so well or not at all," he says. Powell has received a SI.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to estabish a Center for Self-Help Research and Knowledge Dissemination at the U-M. The center will research ways to coordinate self-help with professional care. Powell and his collaborators also will research how autonomous self-help groups can be more effective and how persons with serious mental problems can be encouraged to make use of them. "The instant recognition AA receives in­ dicates the level of acceptance it has achieved with the general public, and it and other groups such as Narcotics Anonymous are often regarded as the most important long­ term resource for recovery by professional therapists and treatment facilities," Powell says. “The mental health field needs similar arrangements with self-help groups." Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND by advertising in The Hastings In most cases, self-help efforts should be coordinated with professional therapy, he adds. However, it must also be recognized that many self-help groups have weak organizations, ineffective programs and few resources, Powell notes. “Under these cir­ cumstances, the fair-minded observer will conclude that self-help services have a way to go before they can become foil partners with ironically, through self-help programs many people have become more aware of pro­ fessional services and more inclined to seek them out, according to Powell. In an earlier study, the U-M scholar found Therapy was helpful in imamiratMTg their difncumes ana acu-neq) support nespea tnem deal wife daily probl—a. he says. population. tion," Powell says. “On the other hand, it is In particular, "aetf-Mp orgmizatians have minority croup," Powell says. Akbough tow roe or aunonuei mvotvoa in aen-netp as businessmen and health care nrofesaionals." * Pbwril ■ the author of "Self-Help BANNER with Satf-Hdp," a book feat will be ptsbtiahed ia June by fee National Aaaoctetioa of Social Workers. The U-M Callus... well have an advertising representative assist you with your message. M840S1 (HBsttnflB) ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HMiagrr *MkMgta. G. Kent Haailaga. Phone 941-2256. dfrilor ____ ~__ IjaraaraaA rSawi® Maaanr BLa®. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, * >. Steve HUI, Youdi 239 E. North St.. Michari Arena, ChnetiaaBd. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Srentey, Jaae 3 - 1:00 Holy Comateaiim, 9:15 Church School; 10:30 Holy PM; 9-.9D-1OJ0 Ctarfo Mml Qreser for aH agss; 10:30. Crites 7:30 Choir School; 7:30 Sr. Choir, tfl) AA. Stewfoy. Jmc 2 - 9:30 Cori. S; 1200-3:00 Yoteh Qra^ Cm WMh (M Big Wtad); SOO NA. MoMfey, fem 4 - 6.00 Potetiw Parroting. Tuerioy. June 5 - 700 Abortion Ahemative. Wcdacaday, June 6 - 1:00-400 Organ indy; 6:00 Sarah Circle Dinner Out; 7.-00 Education Board. feafe aad hayar HMataw 7 p.hl: CWT |°tafeKltaaM9145 p-re. Other active orgaeixatioas: 9:15 Crete 2. F1BST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. Daniel Whuica. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Chrbtian experience rnakea you a member, 9:30a.m. Suriay School; 10:45 a m. Wortaip Servica; 6 p.m. FcUowchip Worship; 6 p.m. PHfeT RAPHST OKfeCfe, 309 Hilda Wridrip HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South M M-79. Robert Mayo, pattor. phone 945-4995. Ctehy Coimh. choir director Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Time; 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; li:00a.m.. Morn­ ing Worship; 5:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nuncry for ah services, transportatioa provided to aad from 1140 S.M.. AWANA (Mm K Un I. 7:00 Ms 6-12); YM Mtelnrim sun. KM KMi (ChHdra'a Chair). WBCH. 7: 00 p.m. Wednesday. Hour Family ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 605 S. Jeflenoa. Father Leon Pohl. Paster. Saauday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Suaday Masses 8: 00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.: Coriessioa* Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Janet Lritsmaa Ptetor. Saaday Services: 9:45 a.m. Suadty School Hoar. 11:00 a.at Moraiag Wonhip Service; 600 p.m. Even­ ing Service; WctareSay: 7K» p.m. Services for Aduks. Toms aad Children. ITTBIAS 1M0BS KXML nUUNMCY Comgtata Pratcripiten Sawtea HASTWKS MVMCS1 LOAM ASSOCIATION will involve leaders of several self-help organizations including the Manic Depressive and Depre&sives Association, Schizophrenics Association, Dual Recovery AA groups, and consumer-run mental health programs. Gary M. Kergjes Peggy Lo visa A. Everts NASHVILLE - Guy M. Kenjra, 7, of 177 Tbomapple Lake Rd., Nashville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 1990 at his residence. Gary wu born Febniary 10, 1983 in Hast­ ings, the son of Mike and Cannel (Custer) Kersjes. He wu a lifelong resident ofNashville and attended Eaton Intermediate School District of Meadowview in Charlotte. Gary was a special little guy in his own special little way. Gary is survived by Mother, Cannel and step-father, Jim Franks of Nashville; Father, Mike and step-mother, Marcia of Nashville; brother, Joel, at home; paternal grandparents, Patrick and Mary Kersjes of Nashville; pater­ nal great-grandfather, Newman Shaw of Nash­ ville; maternal grandparents, Ken and Mary Custer of Nashville; maternal peaimandparents, Sam and Maudie Custer of Burlington and Robert and Dorothy Mahar all Vermontville; he is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He wu preceded in death by great­ grandmother, Marian Shaw. Services were held Saturday, May 26, at Maple Valley Chapd-Genther Funeral Hone, with Rev. James Noggle officiating. Burial wu at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cerebral Palsy Foundation or Eaton Imennediate School District of Meadowview. Peggy Lovis, A. Everts daughter of Floyd F. and Belle N. (Bivens) Everts Bora Assyria Township, Barry County, April 13, 1904 and died Garden City, Michigan, April 22, 1990 Sister of Gladys L. Meade Cole Aldrich, and Lloyd "Lester” “Les” Everts. Beloved in the life of A J (Jack) Arasim. All predeceased her. Surviving are nephews Robert A. Meade of Vienna, Ohio, Kenneth F. Meade Sr. of Nash­ ville. Michigan, sister-in-law Betty Everts of Downers Grove, Dlinois and several nephews The 1990 Memorial Day Service was held al Woodland Memorial Park Monday morn­ ing. The Lakewood High School Band opened the service with the * ‘Star Spangled Banner.' ’ Woodland Township Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie then introduced the Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, who gave the invocation. The band played "America" under the direction of Dave Pugh. The Rev. Speas opened his Memorial Day speech by mentioning the recent loss of his good friend and long-time member of Kilpatrick Church, Lawrence Chase. He reminded everyone of how long Chase and his wife, Hildred, had kept up the cemetery (more than 30 years) and commented that the great appearance of the cemetery this day was a tribute to their many yean of faithful ser­ vice, even though someone else is now riding the mowers. The high school band played "My Country Tia of Thee . " MacKenzie explained that because this was the first Memorial Day Service not planned and overseen by Lawrence Chase, and the great great grand nephews and nieces. Peggy graduated from Nashville High School in 1922. Attended Western State roil list of veterans from Woodland and vrimne buried in the Woodland Cemetery, the honor roil had been printed in the pro- HASTINGS - Ralph E. Dell, 76 of 536 W. Walnut Street, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, May 24, 1990 at famock Hospital. Mr. Dell was bon September 7, 1913 ia Muncie, Indiana, the son of Ben and Clara (Rickett) Dell. He was raised in Ruskin, Florida and attended school there. He wu married to Hue! L. (Winslow) Sowers, April 5, 1969. Came to Hastings in 1975 from Muncie, Indiana. He wu employed at Bora-Warner Automo­ tive in Muncie, Indiana for 26 years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Dell is survived ty wife, Hazel; two daughters, Linda Miller ofLinwood, California and Lois Burton of Fl Riley, Kansas; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; two step­ sons Joe Sowers, Jr. of Olympia and Robert Sowers, of Yelm, both of Washington; five stro-graadchUdren, one feff^psat grandchild. Funeral services were hdd Friday, May 25 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Philip Colbnrn officiating. Burial wu at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Martha M. Norton WVSKVTLLB. - Martha M. Norton, 74 of 5225 Bivens Road, Nashville, passed away Saturday, May 26.1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Norton wu bora November 10,1913 in Nahunta. Georgia, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Stone) Highsmith. She wu raised in Nahunta and attended schools there. She wu married to Claude A. Norton, September 12,1940. Came to the Hastings area in abou 1946. and has resided at her present address since 19S7. Mrs. Norton wu employed at Baby Bliss ia Nashville, Court Street Grill in Hastings and International Seal A Lock Company in Hastings. Mrs. Norton is survived by daughter, Mrs. Randy (Leona) Hook of Nashville; so® aad wife, Claude H. aad Osistiaa Norton of Nash­ ville; five grandchildren; three great grandchil­ dren; two sisun, Mary Caraon of Jacksonville, Florida aad Liza Mae Hendrix of Nahuata, Georgia; two brothers, Fred Highsmith of Jack­ sonville, Florida and Frank Highsmith of Ml Dora, Florida. She wu preceded In doth by her husband, Claude, May 20. 19*4 Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Thomas Voyles officiating. Burial ANGLICAN 241S McCann Rd., Irving, The Church Page is Paid forty The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: Michigan University; and from U-M units in. eluding the School of Social Work, Schoo] of Nursing, Institute for Social Research, School of Public Health and Medical Center. In addition, Powell notes that the research Teachers College in Kalamazoo and Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti. She taught at the Eagle and other Bany County rural schools before teaching at the Hosmer, Robin­ son and Wilson Intermediate Schools in Detroit She received her M.A. in Art Education from Wayne University. Peggy wu the mentor of many successful young artists and art teachera in Michigan. Her booklet, "Helpfill Hints For New Teacher* In The Art Workshop* te still used as a textbook. She wu a member of Detroit Metropolitan Methodist Church. Cremation baa take® place. Graveside services will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville, Michigan at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 30th. Rev. Ronald Brocks of te Nadwille United Methodist Church will officiate. Peggy requested in lieu of flowers, that atty memorials be made to Putnam Public Library in Nashville. WREN RMUAL HOME NASHVILLE - Canon D. Ames, 84 or 311 Center Court, Nashville, passed away Friday, May 25, 1990 9 Pennock Hospital. Mr. Ames wu born December 20,1905 in Eaton County, the son of Berton and Lillian (Perkins) Ames. He wu married toDorothy Hecker, May 28, 1930. He owned and operated his own firm for 52 years in the Kalamo area before coming to Nashville two yean ago. Mr. Ames is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Shirley Ames of Hastings and Russell and Irene Ames of Brethren; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Charlotte, with Reverend Ro® Brooks officiat­ ing. Burial was st Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made tothe Kalamo United Methodist Church. MIDDLEVILLE - Kathleen McNee, 59 of Middleville passed away Friday, May 25,1990 at Metropolitan Hospital. Mrs. McNee wu born April 17, 1931, to East Grand Rapids, the daughter of Hany and Florence (Veenstra) Hurley. She attended and graduated from Middleville School She wu married to Clarence L. (Mick) McNee June 6, 1951. She is survived by her children, Nancy Andrews of Dorr, Sue Ellen and Robert Cald­ well ofMount Airy, North Carolina, Kadiy and David Foster of Middleville, Sharon and Doug Elam of Middleville, Judy Webb of Wayland, Brenda and Jun Goozatez of Middleville, Michael McNee of Middleville; 11 grandchil­ dren, her mother, Florence Hurley orChicago, Illinois; sisters and brothers; her mother-in­ law. Wretha McNee of Middleville. FL£XFAB MCOflPOtATED CYRIL’S CATHOLIC Cafoofc Chare*, Hsreregs Im- Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Kidney Foundation. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Call Steve In Woodland ... 367-4093 BOSLEY PHARMACY Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Hora officiating. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hotlingi. Michigon HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Honings. Michigan gaHeried artist for the last several yean, will strive in the area in mid-June. They will May Ae B5 poiag uho the "26di Michigan Infaatry to goto the rtrte of WrohiafKai. where Boyce penon who stayed. Stannard said a geacral had said, "The 2tah anas, had been killed in enmhat MacKcnrie mentioned font five Woodland Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.tn. Church..............................9:30 a.m. Couatry Chapel United Mrthadtot Sunday School. ..9:30 a.m ,10:30 a.m. Church.............. a Mivrniry betwe Seaale rod Vancouver. Britteh Cotumbia. Brabl wfe rnrii—r to coawe to Michigan io learned who ... Industrial and commercial types, experienced roofer or roofer helper, good starting wages, plenty of work, for in­ formation call 795-7887. in fly; Steven Bugtera from the Lakewood High band harder to keep free of people so the work can cemetery. The attending group, probably around. liftWoodland residents, broke up. After fee epifof the service, small groups of it is best to do as much of the work on a holi­ day weekend as possible without people com­ ing and going. Twelve members of the Woodland Lions visit various graves aad family plots before ■orning, Zion Lutheran Church im of fiRBltiet of the congrega- Lakewood High School's exchange student coordinator, Kay Tischer, brought Andric Makley, Reaae Dubravko will graduate from Lakewood Hfch School in June. He ia interested in com­ puters and very competent in using them. He Lakewood M^ie Valley High School. children of Joe and Marge Vroman graduating from high school dris year, is graduating from a high school in Grand Rapids. According to cottege fete fall. Clifford Lee Kroger, who did not come to fee aervice became he had to woafc, te graduating from a high school in Jackteta. and Raymond Vaughan is graduating from Lowell High School. Mrs. Vroman said Stale University, was MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Full Time Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, has an Immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic, first shift. This individual will handle all assignments relating to all mechanic!, electrical, and daily maintenance requirements within the hospital. The successful candidate must be able to pass pre-employment and annual physicals, must be able to demonstrate applicable skills required of a mainte­ nance mechanic, and must be able io demonstrate ability to work with others in a professional manner. Baaawfita Program which allows you to design your HELP WANTED Sunday afternoon, she flew back to New Yost, where she will work on drawings for part year. They were Robert Bom, who was Woodtand Pennock Hospital offers a salary commensurate with your experience, along with an innovative Fltoribla NATIONAL BANK OF HASTMGS THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER cone to the library first; that when the library dosed, she and Cathy Lucas met some people who agreed to rent a property on Kilpatrick men out of a population of approximately 1,000 Woodtand resadems who joined the CUrratx (Mick) McNre; graadduuMer, Amber Leuae Webb. Funeral rervice, were held Suaday, Mn 27 u the Beeler Funeral ChepeL Middleville with Reverend Jnet K. Sweet cffUating. Burial waa in Mt Hope Cemetery, Mddievilte. Memorial cotuributicna may be made to the American Diabetes Auodation. BUILDING SERVICE Nashville Area tkmofa tree broke offend fen on it in a recent storm was replaced last week. The remainder of the damage to the library grounds and building will be repaired soon. Beaute Brohl, the New York artist who has spent the last two summers in Woodland while mer Brohl vwtod die property end wu very gradmtiag FOX ST. check into foem. He raid in place of the tradi- graduate honored. Jeff plans to study law al a university in Detroit next term. Jean Meyer was honored as a graduate from the Adult Education Department at Lake wood. The younger Douglas MacKenzie arrived at his parents' home on Velte Road Friday even­ ing and spent the Memorial Day weekend with his family. His wife, Karen, spent the weekend in Indianapolis, where she and three of her sisters visited their grandmother The holiday weekend was the only time the sisters could go together. Zion Lutheran Church plans to hold a special service to dedicate a new otgan Sun­ day, June 10. William Musselman, son-in-law of Norma Reuther and brother-in-law of Zion Choir Director Duane Reuther, will be the special guest organist at the service. Musselman is organist and director of music at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo. For this special service only, church will begin at 10:15 a.m. rather than the usual 10:30. A reception will follow the service. The yard lamp at the Woodland Township BraN leaned to WooAad Friday evening — 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE — COLEMAN AGENCY «f Hatttw, lot. roopact for Chase. MarKrurie said everyone could take the by Catherine Lucas C9rsoff D. Aaus Dolton Area 1140 a. 640 gar Wbod/andNews own benefits package by selecting the kinds of levels of the only college EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. feaatriag ... "SVWBWST MEMORIALS” WM J. EASTMAN (816) 945-3541 2049 E. Quimby HELP WANTED • 5 Commissioned Salespeople • Construction Workers for Pole Bams • C.M.M. Operators • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained • Automatic Press Operator • General Factory Labor • Delivery Drivers • Electricians • Bartenders • Receptionist coverage you and your family need. Please send application to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. CaU Kyia at... 949-9699 Out of Ton Cail 1-999-526-7199 WISE PERSONNEL SERVICES. INC. 129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 31, 1990 — Page 7 Legal Notices NOTIC8 W UTTH OT BBRBl COWTBACT The owner of rool property affected. or any In­ dividual with an interml in said property. may pro- NOTO I5HHKBY GIVEN that I. Robert W. shot- flonolly, written appiol to the tribunal must ba inWaat Court Snoot. Hortngi. Mi 4*094. rocoivo pro- Robert W. Shaffer County of Barry (5/31) MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot boon mode in the 50th wedding anniversary Ellen and A.J. Young of 549 Lake Drive, Lake Odessa, will celebrate their golden anniversary. There will be an open house in their honor Saturday, June 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hast­ ings Elks Lodge, Woodlawn, Ave., Hastings. They have one daughter. Rose Mary John­ son of Horida; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. They request all friends, neighbors and fami­ ly to help celebrate the occasion. They were married June 8, 1940. No gifts, please. (6-7) Bennetts to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Willard and Donna Bennett of ?493 Bar­ ry villc Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house given in their honor by their children and their church family. It will be held at the Pleasantvicw Family Church of Lacy, located between M-37 and Hutchinson Road (east of 37). The former Donna Lillie and Willard Ben­ nett were married al the home of Willard’s aunt Lydia Swope in Ohio on June 5, 1940. The Bennetts moved to the Maple Grove farm from Battle Creek in March of 1957. Willard retired from Eatons in Battle Creek December of 1981. He had also worked at Olivers a short time and was employed al Weston Biscuit Co., at the time of their marriage. Donna was employed at Kellogg Company during World War II. They are the parents of four children, 10 living grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Their children are: Lucinda Dorieen Ben­ nett and husband Larry of Boyertown, Pa.; Willard Leroy Bennett and wife Kathy of Taylors, South Carolina; David Craig Bennett and wife Wanda of Crestview, Ha., and Priscilla Dawn Case, and husband Stephen. Friends are invited to share with them in this celebration. No gifts please. CASSADA to PLYMOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY. INC.. A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION. MorfoogoaOctober 34. ISM, and racordod on October 24.1189. in Ubar 474. an page 272. BARRY Stahl-Fordham plan June 9 wedding Hilde lad Normei, SuN. Freeport, are pn> New Iberia, La. Vaagie aad Jerry will exchange marriage vows June 9 in Cleveland, Tenn., where they’ll make their home after their honeymoon. 90/100 Dollars (170,410.90), including intoroM at 11.000% per annum. Said prwmitas ora situated in TOWNS**? OF FRAJRtEVALE. BARRY County. Michigan and ora LOT 48 OF MOLAU'S PME LAKE PLAT. ACCORDtNG TQ THE RKORDED HAT TMBMQF AS RECORDED WLBBI3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 54. the date of such ATTORNEY FOR: Aitlywt of Suite 300 Birmingham, Mi 4SOOM414 COUNTRYWBf RMDMG CORPORATION VanPuttens to mark 30th wedding anniversary Wisers to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary They were married May 28 in Grand Rapids in 1960 and moved to MiddbriBe in September 1962. They have four children, Laura and Doug Raymond, Larry and Deane Van Puttea, Lisa A 25th anniversary open house will be held Sunday, June 10, to honor Don and Alice Wiser of 1327 Ionia St., Lake Odessa. Desserts will be served from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Center, just west of town. The open house will be hosted by the cou­ ple’s children and granddaughter, Don, Tam­ my and Lindsey Wiser of Lake Odessa. AH family and friends are invited. They will celebrate by having a faraily din­ ner and a trip to HoaeymooR motel h Cadillac ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICf OF ANNUAL MICTION OF TM ILECTOM OF MLTON KKLOOO SCHOOLS TO BE HELD JUNE 11,1990 na Mcran or na (cnool omMCT: PtoRM Taka Notice that the annual election of the echool district win be held on to the mu of election wu ofm at i aaoat At the annual school election there wHI be elected one (1) mombetfs) to ths board of education of the district for full tormfo) of four (4) years ending In 1984 Rogerses to mark 25th anniversary Reid-Zank announce their wedding plans On Oct. 27, 1990, al the Hastings First United Methodist Church, vows of marriage will be spoken between Kelly Jo Reid, daughter of Duane and Janice Reid of Nashville, and Jeffery H. Zank, son of K. Durwood and Norma Zank of Charlotte. Kelly is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Kellogg Communi­ ty College and Lansing Community College. She is employed with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. Jeff is a 1984 graduate of Charlotte High School and a 1988 graduate of Ferris State University. He is employed with the BarryEaton District Health Department. Clawson-McBrian tell of engagement Mr. Md Mr, Frederick Cliwioa daughter, Lisa Ann, to Jeffrey Alien McBrian of Grand Rapids. He is the son of Don McBrian and Nancy McBrian of Hastings The bride elect is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and works at Recycle America m Grand Rapids. TJ z prospective bridegroom attended hustings High School. He works for Freedom Manufacturing in Grand Rapids. A June 30, 1990, wedding dale has been □ PAULXtMNNM A twenty-fifth wedding anniversary will be observed on June 5 by Dar and Pat (Powell) Rogers of Caledonia. The occasion will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9, al 4583 2nd St., Cafodotoa. The Rogerses have one dmtghier, Melissa TAXI HffiTHU nonet THAT tho Mknrlng propoorikMft) wHI to wbnKtad U tto vo*« of Me eleclore At tto Annual ocriool erection: program, 8heR the limitation on the amount of tsees which may be aaoeeaed agalnat all property In Detion Kebogg Behoofs, Counties of Bany and ANogan, Michigan, be increased by through of TO ML IUCN VACANCV0U) the foreign exchange Churchills celebrate Shetterlys to mark their 40th wedding anniversary 60th wedding anniversary Mr. aad Mn. Roton W. CtonW of A 60th wedding anniversary will be observ­ ed by Dale and Winnie Shetierly, who were married June 4, 1930, in Porterville. The Shenerieys lived on the family farm in aad now reside at 622 4<h Ave. in Lake Odessa, where they would enjoy receiving cards and visits from friends and relatives. Plainwell ceMoaod Meir 40M wrxktof anrvmacy with an otodoor luncheoo at Mair and friends. The Churdulls were married May 27, 1950, ia the Plainwell MNhodwt Ckmch. They have two daughters, Dawn M. Rowel of Dehoa aad Cheryl A. Lombard, of Victabarg and two graaddtildrea. Mr. Churchill retired after 40 yean at James River Corp. PATIENT AND STAFF EDUCATOR • ParMfai* • Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings. Michigan, has an opening for a part-time Patient and Staff Educator. This position Is responsible for coordination. Implementation, instruction, and documentation of tnpatient/outpatient diabetes and ostomy education programs, as well as facilitating staff Inservice projects. The hours will vary between 16 and 20 hours per week, on a flexible schedule. Mint be Registered Nurse with at least one year of clinical medical-surgical experience caring for patients with Diabetes Mellltus. Past experience with ostomy care helpful. Excellent oral, written, and public speaking communication skills required. Please send resume or application with cover letter to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Open house to honor Dulls’ 50th anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Saturday. June 9. ai the Nashville Masonic Temple for John and Montiel Dull. The open house will be from 2 to 5 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend. No gifts, please. The Dull children are Barbara and Bill Ross and Betty and Forest Rogers. The four grand­ children arc Brenda and Elisabeth Ross and Mtiame and Michelle Rogers. John and Montiel were married on Feb. 2. 1940 Lyons-Tumes tell of wedding engagement Kristin Deanne Lyons and Paul August Tumes are happy to announce their upcoming marriage. Kristin is the daughter of Michael Lyons of Hastings and Marjean Quarles of San Diego. Calif. Paul is the son of Charles and Patricia Tumes of Hastings and the late Marilyn Tumes. The bride-eleci is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and the future groom is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. The couple is planning an Oct. 6. 1990 wedding. (E.O.E) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY • FnlMiaie • Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Secretary for the C.E.O. This position provides a wide variety of administrative and secretarial support. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills with proven ability to handle confidential matters. This individual must also be self-motivated with highly developed priority setting and judgment skills, and have personal computer experience. Medical Staff/Board relations and hospital operations experience a plus. Please send resume or application with cover letter to: Human Resources Department ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 L APPROVAL TO LAW MAXMKMH AUTHORBU MRLAOC •I funds for operating purposes? TNI VOTMO MACC(S) AM AS FOLLOWS: Voting Place: Dalton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym AN school siaefora who are registered with the city or township cleric of the city or township In which they reside are etigfote to vote at this erection I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Bany County, Michigan, hereby certify that aa of April 24.1980, the reeorde of this office indicate that tho total of all voted increases over and above tho tax limitation established by tho Constitution of Michigan, In any local units of government affecting tho laxabta property located in Dolton Kellogg Schools, sas follows: mill By Berry County: Courthouse Renovation By Barry Intermediate School District By Barry Township: By OrangevMe Township: By Yankee Springe Township: By Beftimors Township: By Johnstown Township: By Prairieville Township: By tho School District: Date: April 24,1990 1980-1991 Unlimited 1J5mH1 4.0 mills 2.0 milts 14 mills .5 mill nons 1.0 mill 2.5 mills 23.1 mills, 1990 only 1/2 mill, 1860,1861 and 1982 2 mills, 1990 only .33 mill, 1990 only 1990-1999 indefinitely 1990-1991 1990-1982 1990-1981 1990-1984 1990 1990-1991 Juanita Yarger, Treasurer, Barry County I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, so of April 10,1990, the records of this office indicate that lbs total of all voted increases over and above tho tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1985. in any local units of government affecting tho taxablo property located in Dolton Kellogg School District In Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Unit Yean Effective Voted Mills 1.00 1997-1991 By ANegan County: Roads By GunHata Two. Library 0.70 1999-1990 By School District: 23.10 1986-1990 1998-1982 0.S0 1988-1990 2.00 .33 1989-1990 Unlimited By Allegan InlermediMo: 125 Unlimited 1.78 Unlimited 1.80 0.70 1998-1992 1.25 Unlimited By Barry tnlermedlete: Unlimited 0.50 Tho foregoing extra voted loxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication ol limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond Issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This codification Is made In connection with an election to bo held in tho Dolton Kellogg School District, Allegan, Michigan on June 11,1990. Dated at Allegan, Michigan April 10,1990. Frederick G. Edgerton, Allegan County Treasurer This Notice is given by order of the board of education. (E.O.E.) SaNy A. Adams, Secretary, Board of Education �rage « The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 31. 1990 5760 Debra Sensiba Jennifer SchMmoi svmmcwi Leone Tweosny cnmemM* vase swore ■owner iooo acnoce memoir Mocuai wwwr rntny> vymma uwgvorw nan Mamas eeeen negm aOJHBKBHIBna bbroiixhiihjio Blanca Pacheco 1 Kathy Rine - - " “ Joseph Media jili Clark Robbie Case Robbie Case Ted Armour Lorretla Hubbell Rebecca Rupright Darcie Davis Chadwick Noll Karon Hamilton Brian Morion Angelina Luna �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31. 1990 — Page 9 THORNAPPLE VALLEY Graduates! to the COMMUNITY Credit Union CLASS of 1990 Wishes t from yourfamilies, friends and employers! MICHELLE BRIGGS Christina Morrison — Hastings Roberta Spicer — Hastings Scott Evans — Maple Valley • Darold Cheeseman — Maple Valley Jill Clark — Hastings Ron Stambaugh — Maple Valley Jenni Leinaar — Hastings Greg Yeomans — Delton Tim Bracy — Maple Valley Nikki Spaulding — Hastings Robb Heubner III — Hastings Leisha Hull — Hastings Michelle Morgan — Hastings • Melanie Cross — Hastings Tina Balk — Hastings Oebbie Grebenok — Hastings Tricia Wright — Middleville — and — TAMMIE THAYER Co-ops for Daniel R. Gole, D.D.S. for 1989-90 Year Mary Braska Delton-Kellogg High School Class of '90 Congratulations! 202 E. Woodlawn Hastings 948-8369 Congratulations, Graduate! Your community is very proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you continued success and happiness. We care about you. Sincerely, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Congratulations ERICH! We’re very proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad, April & Jeremy — Proverbs 2:16 CONGRATULATION to a wonderful, ambitious daughter! '—O UN JAMES Creative Catering by Sandy James 945-9402 ''Personal Touch To Remember” ■WAWaWW All of us at ... HASTINGS HOUSE Diane, J illy, Trudy, Sue, Annette, Gloria, Dorothy, Missy, Sherrie, and Rachel would like to con­ gratulate ... LIN JAMES ... our favorite senior and all area graduates. W.WWiT. 1215 W. State St. Hastings 943-8233 ■ EE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! LORI HUBBELL GEOFF GIBSON DEB SENSIBA �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 31, 1990 Hundreds of children attend Pennock Health Fair Nearly 300 Hastings area third graders arc education department. Also on hand was a pharmacy booth cautioning kids about drugs and an orthopedic station showed how casts are made. But the highlight of the day was the v is.t to the health fair by the Borgess Inflight emergency medical helicopter. Flight physician Tim Archer fielded man) questions from the curious students, hkc: "what was die worst accident you’ve seen ''' Archer replied that it was when he responded to a call to near Plainwell when an intoxicated man laid on the railroad tracks and was run over. "Usually the real bad ones are people who have been drunk or driving," he said. Students at the fair attend St. Rose, Barry County Christian School, Pleasant-view Northeastern, Sout-heastern and Central Schools. more safety conscious now that they have attended the annual Pennock Hospital Childrens’ Health and Awareness Fair. Fifteen stations set up at Fish Hatchery Park Thursday taught the kids everything from CPR, to water rescue, how to care for their teeth and what the job of a police officer is. "We always have an evaluation meeting afterward which we haven't had yet but from preliminapr reports, it went very well," despite being delayed by rain, said hospital spokesman Tom Kaufman. "I'd like to expand it beyond the Hastings schools." Taking part to educate the children about better health and safely were the Hastings City Police, Barry County Sheriffs Department, Hastings Fire Department, Hastings Ambulance, the Pennock Hospital Larry Blessing shows how casts are made at the orthopedic booth. — CPR and the Heimlich maneuver were among the lessons taught Hastings third graders at the health fair recently. Here, Jil Richardson of the Pennock Education Department demonstrates. Congratulations to our graduating Senior ... Dick Michel, Patti LaJoye and Pat Wiliams look over musical material and discuss plans to form a Bany County Community Chorus to perform at the Arts Alive festival in July. Michel and LaJoye win direct the group. Williams is chairwoman of the Ans Alive event. DAVE WREN Wren Hastings area students watch intently as Hastings Ambulance crew members Joe Huebner and David Apkarian explain how a cardiac arrest patient is attended to during the Childrens' Health and Awareness Fair Thursday. Funeral Home "Serving trie Community Over 1OO Ycm~ Community Chorus forming for Arts Alive performance Anyone who likes to sing and can commit to weekly rehearsals for four weeks is invited to join the new Bany County Community Chorus. The chorus will perform during the July Am Alive festival in Hastings. Directing the chorus will be Patti LaJoye, choir director al Hastings High School, and Dick Michel, a Pine Lake resident who has directed a number of area choir groups. Rehearsals will begin Monday, June 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the choral room at Hastings High School (use the rear entrance). Participants are asked to arrive at the first session by about 6:30 p.m. for registration and to receive musical material. Other rehearsals will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 18, Tuesday, June 26 and Monday, July 2. The group will give its debut performance In Hastings at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Am Alive, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. Am Alive and the chorus' concert will be free to the public. Director LaJoye is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School who has been employed with the Hastings School District since 1983. She attended Calvin College for two years and earned a bachelor's degree in piano and choral education at Western Michigan University. She expects to receive a master's degree in choral conducting this summer from Michigan State University. LaJoye has taught at the Blue Lake Fine Am Camp and the Wolverine Music Camp. She previously was a choir director at the Christian Church in Kalamazoo and is currently involved with the choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. LaJoye was a co-director of the Scsquicentennial Choir with Rep. Robert We're proud to salute all '90 graduates Special congratulations go to HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL: THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL Charla Dunn, daughter of Kathy Dunn Tamara Sue McCulligh, daughter LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Rodney McMillian, son of Connie McMillian of Diane McCulligh Phyllis Smith, daughter of Dee Barton Tom DeVault, son of Gayle Marsh Michelle Duyser, daughter of Connie Duyser GULL LAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Tiffany Hewitt, daughter of Lindon Daniels Steven Miner, son of Max Miner Jenny Wolcott, daughter of Linda Wolcolt Matthew Hall, son of Roy Hall Leo Blough, son of Judy Blough Crystal Hine, daughter of Kathy Hine Amy Lewis, daughter of Darlene Lewis GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY: Tanya Gould, daughter of Teresa Kofin Kathy Miner, daughter of Max Miner Daryl Cheeseman. son of Sue Snyder MAPLE VALLEY: Shane Park. Co-op Student in Engineering Dieona Hill daughter of Mike and Claudene Hill WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: Roger Gaypod Jr. son of Roger Claypool Cheryl Bradley, daughter of Jerry Bradley Darold C. Cheeseman, son d Darold Cheeseman Jerry Bradley, Plant Manager Si A* 9 INCORPORATED * GUN LAKE ROAD MAGTIMt HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 TEL: 616-945-2433 TELEX: 226*359 Borgess Inflight physician Tim Archer talks with students about his job. Mr. Businessman.. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER and best of luck to our graduates! Cau 948-8051 to have our representative call upon you and assist with your weekly advertising program. Bender. She has taken the local high school choir to the Bahamas. As a performer, she has toured the Midwest with college choirs and currently plays piano and does some singing in her spare time. Michel, a Barry County resident since 1960, studied music with Irene Williams tn Philadelphia at the same time that singer Mario Lanza was one of her students Michel also studied at Western Michigan University with Tom Hardy. Michel currently is director of the Men of Song from North Park Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. That group has traveled all over the Midwest and the eastern part of the country to entertain and has been invited io perform and record in California. For a time, he directed four choirs during the same time span. Those included his church's choir, a choir at First Christian Church in Kalamazoo, the Men of Song and a male chorus at the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center at Pine Lake. He has also directed a women's choral group at a Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania. As a performer in his own right, Michel previously sang with the Hiiladelphia Light Opera Company and the Kalamazoo Male Chorus. He estimates that he has also sung at about 1,200 weddings. "Everyone who wants to sing and be pan of the Barry County Community Chorus is welcome," said Pat Williams, who is chair­ woman of the Arts Alive event. "The more the merrier...It’s a short commitment of four weeks." Tentative plans, call for the chorus to per­ form about four songs as a group. The men will sing two songs by themselves, and the women in the group will vocalize two separate numbers. One of the group's songs will be "Battle Hymn of the Republic" with instrumental accompaniment, Williams said. ATTENTION HHS SENIORS One 5x7 s8°° Call Now Susie Howell Jennie Gidley CINDER Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. STATE ST , HASTINGS Nicole Shay 945-3967 WM f^hofography 436 W. State St., Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 31, 1990 — Page 11 Southeastern Elementary recognizes young authors Each classroom at Southeastern Elemen­ tary, from developmental kindergarten through fifth grade, held competitions during the last two months for young authors' rib­ bons and certificates. Students wrote selected pieces such as poetry, essays, short stories and picture books. The following students were winners: Linda Corrigan's third-grade (front row, from left) Heather Lawrence, Amanda Strickland, Natalie Acheson, Tara Stockham, Destiny Seber, Alan Brill, Beverly Baron's third-grade (back row) Niki Earl, Christy Metzger, Amber Reid and Sara Slagstad. Cathie Magill's second-grade (front row, from left) Jamie Clark, Lacy Pittelkow, Amber Lippert, Josh Malik, Josh Angoli; Kim Evans’ second-grade (second row) Nicole Hesterly, Megan Levengood, Shilah Roszell, Erik Keeler,; Joan Kent's second grade (back row) Sara Hammond, Leah Bridgman, Shane Reid. Amy Miller, Jolene Griffin, Michelle Griggs, Heather Richie, Lee Houghtalin and Randy Sciba. Cindy Wilcox's fifth-grade (front row, from left) Lisa McKay, Eric Soya, Martha Gibbons, Kevin Cooney, Ryan Scharping, Jessica Solmes; Robert Palmer's fifth-grade (back row) Paul hawkins, Angela Bunce, David Shaneck, Eric Greenfield and Jason Windes. Daniel Lake's fourth-grade (front-row, from left) Adam Taylor, Jessica Merrill (secon row) Tim Rounds, Genna Nichols. Zac Hois ten, Beau Barnum. Tye Casey, Richelie Spencer (not pictured, Jennifer Hawblitz; Tim Newsted's fourth- grade (third row) Greta Higgins, Lindsey Pittelkow, Melissa Meaney, Greg Marcusse, David Koutz, Jeremy Mallison, Katy Strouse; Nancy Bradley's fourth-grade (fourth row) Sarah Roush. Lauren Reed, Aleisha Miller, Karen DeMott, Matthew Barnum, Amanda Miller and Amy Archambeau. Joan Finnle’s afternoon kindergarten (front row, from left) Jason O'Heran, Ashley Keeler, Leslie McKay, Alicia Birman, Matt Sciba. Joel Strickland; Judy Hicks' afternoon developmental kindergarten (second row) Mike Spidel, Mackenzie Chaffee, Brandy Easey, Nick Hawkins; Cindy Bender's afternoon developmental kindergarten (back row) Ashley Wauland, Josh Clark, Brad Damm, Donnie Converse and Adam Windes. Not pictured, Ben Swan. Area Birth Announcements: Shirley Quick holds her certificate of acheivement for obtaining the highest G.E.D. score in the history of Hastings Adult Education. 32 earn diplomas in Hastings Adult Ed commencement by Saady PooKtto Cindy Bender's morning developmental kindergarten (front row, from left) Bruce Carpenter, Katie Hesterly, David Johncock, Paul Garrett, Drew Lustey (not pictured, Michael Elliot); Joan Finnle’s morning kindergarten (back row) Noemi Garza, Jennifer Finney, Darrel Barnum, Jessica Finney, Bobbi Earl and Jessica Sanders. . Laura Sharpe's first-grade students (front row, from left) Monique Acheson, Tom Varney, Aaron Keller, Robbie Demond (not pictured, Josh DesVoignes); Betsy Griggs' first-grade (back row) Amber Jenks, Amanda Rogers, Derek Strickland, Luke Storm, Adam Miller, KyLee O'Heran, Elizabeth Meek, Libby Gibbons Sufi Writer The curtain at the Hastigs High School lec­ ture hall opened last Thursday night to a chorus of children calling, “Mamma! Mam­ ma! That's my mamma!” as the I Sth Adult Education commencement took place. Rhonda Daniels, Frances Hause and Barbie Sinclair were awarded scholarships from Kellogg Community College on the basis of academic achievement. Shirley Quick and Yancy Edger received special certificates of achievement for having the highest and second highest General Educational Development (GED) scores in the history of the Hastings Adult Education program. Frances Hause, Kay Howell and Kimberly Fagan talked about what it has meant to them to return to school and receive diplomas. The commencement address was given by Kenneth Kensington, chief executive officer at Viatech, who praised the graduates for tak­ ing the initiative to complete their education. “The single thought that I want to express tonight,” he said, “is to ask you to realize the value of taking charge of your own growth... like you did in coming back and sticking with your education.” Kensington said that it is a tragedy when people take a diploma as permission to stop growing and become a spectator. “If we listen to that spectator voice," he said,“we not only quit growing — we start dying.” Growth means not being a passive spectator in life, said Kensington. “Real growth is what you did to be here and keep learning,” be said, “It wasn't passive, and you weren’t being a spectator. You made a growth decision to come back and pick up something that could have slipped away from you. “With this Adult Education diploma in your hand, the really important message is this," he continued,“You can't quit now! In fact, you can't quit ever!” Kensington said that graduation was a beginning rather than an ending. "The word 'commencement' doesn't mean an end,” he said.“Instead, it means to start, or begin. With your diploma in hand, you now have to start looking for new ways to grow." It is important to seek new and challenging experiences in order to grow personally and to make a difference in lhe world, said Kensington. “In sports, active growth is the difference between a player and a spectator," he said, “It’s the same with churches, clubs, and governments, and jobs. Most people watch... and only a few people do... and the doers are the ones who make the difference in our world. "The doers grow from their participation,” he continued, “The spectators slay on the sidelines of life, and watch someone else make the decisions — or worse, set the rules." Kensington said that, because of their time and effort, the graduates received their rewards. “You put in time and effort and energy to get to this room tonight," he said, “The rewards...both tangible and intangible...will be with you for a lifetime." Kensington went on to say that personal growth is available to everyone and is not limited to formal education. “Opportunities for growth are everywhere we look,” he said. “But only once we decide to be players and not spectators.. .to be doers, not watchers. The opportunities are limited only by our imagination.” Kensington concluded by addressing the graduates. “Your accomplishment that we are honor­ ing here tonight is something special — your diploma is significant because you made a choice," he said, “You have proven yourself capable of taking charge of your own growth. The challenge now is to take that proof — that confidence — and keep on growing.” The graduates were: Martin C. Allerding II, Rodney Lyn Angus, Teresa Aicken Boulter, Anita Elain Butler, Dawn Lee Cap­ pon, Mason R. Christiansen Jr., Helena Marie Cook, Rhonda Anne Daniels, Richerd Charles Davidson, Tina DeWitt, Pamela J. Dimond, Yancy Lee Edger, Allisa Evans. Kimberly Ann Fagan, Martha Lucia Garcia, Frances Elaine Hause. Brain K. Hayes, Kay Neil Howell. Wendi Marie Lambert, Denise Lynn Madden, Tamara Kay Miller, Jeffery Gabriel Purdum, Shirley 1. Quick, Cherry Lynn Ricketts. Barbie Lynn Sinclair, LeLand Alexander Tracy, Tony Marcene Tuttle, Christopher Scott Walker, Darla Diane Wilkins, Kimberly Ann Winans, Mark Wirsch and Delia Zimmer. A reception, sponsored by the Adult educa­ tion secretaries, followed the ceremonies. County corrects equalization report because of Orangeville error I Erroneous figures of assessed values sub­ ’ milted by Orangeville Township for the 1990 Barry County Equalization Report led to a : special County Board of Commissioners . meeting ist week so the matter could be cor­ rected. The board adopted an amended report to­ talling an overall county equalization of S588.390.774, an increase of S726.732 from the original adopted report. Orangeville's assessor reportedly has said the error was caused when she didn't receive figures on a timely basis from a firm that handles data for the township. The Orangeville Township Board is expected to discuss the matter at its June meeting. Since the mistake was not a clerical error, the State Tax Tribunal did not want to equal­ ize the figures itself, which would have cir­ cumvented the county's role in the equaliza­ tion process, Equalization Director Barbara Moss said. That's why the county was asked to adopt a corrected version of the report, she added, noting that this procedure may help simplify the process of correcting figures be­ fore the final stale equalization is conducted. The board named Moss to be its representa­ tive before the State Tax Commission for the final equalization May 29. ITS A GIRL ITS a BOY! John, Jenny and Jason would like to an­ nounce the arrival of their new baby sister Kayla Jayne, bom on Monday, May 14th at 6:10 p.m. She weighed 8 Mm. 6M ozs. and was 21 % inches long. Proud parents are John and Shirley Mays of Woodland. Proud grand­ parents are Richard aad Laura Dnrd of Lake Odessa. Buck and Louise Danenberg of AUeadrie and Grew Grandma Baiston of Lake Odessa. Kaitlyn Shantel born to Monique Haaksma March 29. at Hayes Green Beedi Hospital, Charlotte. She weighed 6 Um. 12 o«. Grand­ parents are Jerome and Doria Meehan of Nashville and Andy and Rose Haaksma of Hopkins. Bora May 5, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids to Jim and Kathy Crottendea. Time: 6:12 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Dusty Kay is welcomed home by her brother David. Born May 24 to Anthony aad Catherine Ab­ bott of Lake Odessa. Time: 7:27 p.m. Bora May 22 to Veraard and Sue Ann Mc­ Clelland of Hastings. Time: 7:19 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 ozs. Born May 23 to Daniel and Ann Mejeur of Middfevilie. Time: 9:30 a m. Waght: 7 Rm. Bora May 23 to Charles and Cindy Befit of MiddteviDe. Time: 4:28 a.m. Weigh!: 6 Rm. 10 ozs. Bora May 25 to Martha Garcia of Hastings. Tune: 6:06 a m. Weight: 7 Um. 6W ozs. Weight: 8 Um. IM ozs. Bora May 23 to Cris and Jodi Piper of Hastings. Time: 10:15 a.m. Weight: 8 Rm. 14 oz. Bora May 27 to Tim Cheney and Kristine Coon of Hastings. Time: 6:37 a.m. Weight: 5 Um. 15U at. Born May 28 to David and Vicki Hunt of Nashville. Time: 7:13 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. I3U ozs. News Briefs Class of ’40 to celebrate 50 years The Class of 1940 of Hastings High School will celebrate its 50th year since graduation with a 6 p.m. dinner at the Mid-Villa Friday, June 8. The event is being planned for all class members, spouses, teaches and friends. The Alumni Banquet is planned for Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. al the Hastings High School cafeteria. The 1940 class picture will be taken at 6 p.m. at the high school before (he banquet. Also, a 1940 class “get-together” is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the Hastings High School library. Class members, friends, spouses and teachers are invited. For further information call Dorothy Wolfe at 945-4976; Mauri and Pai Greenfield, 945-3944; or Beulah Stauf­ fer. 945-3877. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS II you have a collage itudant or friend who’! moved away, give them something that’s "homemade"., give e subscription to The Hastings Banner rear Mmmmm Nevsftper Rabbit show set for June 9 The ninth annual Barry County Rabbit Show will be at the pig barn at the new Expo Center Saturday, June 9. The show wffl offer Cavy Showman­ ship and Cavy Breed and Rabbit Showmanship and Rabbit Breed classes. There will be two judges this year and two others on standby. AU rabbit classes win be held two tables at a time until finished, followed by cavy classes. The Rabbit Showmanship entries must be in by 8 a.m. the day of the show, and the program wiU start at 9 a.m. Cavy Showmanship entries must be in by 9 a.m. Breed classes wffl be due between 8 and 9:30 a. m. Judging will begin after showmanship programs. Each rabbit and cavy must have a legi­ ble tatoo to be shown. Age divisions in showmanship are 8 and under, 9 to 11.12 to 14 and 15to 19. Graduation sot for Friday night A total of 210 Hastings High School students officially will become alumni at the 114<h graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. Friday. June 1, in the high school gym. This year's commencement address will be given in three parts by the class valedictorians: Tony Miller, “Our Past;” Eric Endsley, "This Instant;" and Kimberly Belanger. “The Future Is Now." �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31, 1990 Mr. Businessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad in The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you in your ad message! HELP WANTED Cooks Waitresses Family gatherings make her ill WET BASEMENT? nytirOfto Experience preferred. Taking applica­ tions May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. * SYSTEM* SUARAMTttb WATKRPROOHNQ BOB’S ServMg MleMgun Since Utt FAMILY RESTAURANT fos Fare uruurts 1409 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa • RN • Pennock Hospital, a growing community hospital located In Hastings, Michigan, has nursing opportunities available for: RN * NEW GRADUATES - MEDICAL/SURGICAL FULL- AND PART-TIME S 11 HOUR SHIFTS a InnovaUw FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that Includes Medfail. Dental, Life. Dependent Life, and Short Term Disability Insurances. Our program allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more, contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Nursing Education Director PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 (E.O.E.) ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON June 11,1990 THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS WILL BE VOTED UPON: PROPOSITION I - GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all properly in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be In­ creased by 1.38 mills ($1.38 on each $1,000.00) for two years, 1990 and 1991, for general operating purposes, including textbook, equipment, and furniture replacement, and building maintenance and repair purposes? COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limita­ tion In any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: INCREASES YRS. EFFECTIVE .25 mill unlimited NONE NONE 1.S mills 1.0 mills 2.0 mills 1.5 mills 1.0 mill 1.0 mill 2.0 mills 125 mills 27.7797 milts 1990-1991 1990-1998 1990-1991 1990-1992 1990-1992 1990-1991 1990 1990-1991 1990-1994 Indefinitely 1990-1992 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Properly Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTICT Hastings Area School District Dated: May 2. 1990 ELECTION DATE June 11, 1990 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limita­ tion m any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT Hastings Area Schools VOTED INCREASES 27.7797 YEARS EFFECTIVE 3 years 1990-91-92 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Properly Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be record­ ed in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District Dated: May 2. 1990 ELECTION DATE June 11, 1990 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Calhoun County Treasurer THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 O’CLOCK A.M., AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8:00 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY. Dated: May 29. 1990 came to my rescue. In spite of not loving my parents. I still feel tremendous guilt for not wanting to be around them. Every couple of years, I force myself to go home for Christmas. It gets harder and harder. The stress and anxiety build for mon­ ths before each visit, and I arrive a nervous wreck. This put Christmas, I became severely depressed for a month before I was to go home, and I had to take antidepressants and tranquilizers to get on the plane. My doctor advised me to cancel the trip, because the stress had created severe physical problems, but 1 felt that I had to go since I am an only child, and Christmas has always been very important to my mother. While I was there, I talked about my feel­ ings with my father for lhe first time. His response was, “But it means so much to your mother io see you. You must continue to come no matter how you feel." Two weeks ago, my mother wrote to say they are coming to visit me this summer. I'm already having night sweats. My doctor has given me another prescription for tran­ quilizers and advised me to start taking lhe an­ tidepressants again. He also made it dear that 1 am foolish to subject myself to this kind of punishment and has urged me to tell them not to come. My parents know that our visits are hell on me and that I'm totally miserable around them. Frankly, I don’t think they care. They are more concerned about how it looks to the rest of the family (my aunts and cousins) if we don’t see each other. Fd love to get counseling to learn how to dad with this pressure, and I know you'll sug­ gest it. but 1 can barely make ends meet now, and 1 don’t have any money for professional help. What should 1 do about the visit they arc planning? I’d really appreciate your sound (and free) advice. — St. Louis. Dear St. Louis: You have established the following: Your relationship with your parents is miserable. Being around them makes you emotionally and physically Hl. They are aware of all this, but they don't care. Your mother is hell-bent on presenting a pic­ ture of togetherness for the rest of the family, . no matter what it does to you. - { ’ Tell your parents that they cannot come to ' visit you this summer, because you just aren't up io it. If you can’t afford counseling, join a support group. Start with Recovery Inc. (Look in the phone book.) This is a terrific self-help group for people with emotional pro­ blems. and it's free. Talk to your clergyman. Contact a family-service agency. Find a co­ dependency group. You must get this out of your gut, and counseling is the best way. Pills will get you through a crisis, but you should not have to live on pills, which is what you are doing. Write again, and tell my who you are. Get­ ting help is the most important step you'll ever take. I want to make sure you do it. Good luck, dear. THE PLACE (OR PLACES) OF ELECTION ARE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAME OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO BE ELECTED: Robert L Byington — Two (2) year term Jennifer J. Haire — Two (2) year term Stephen S. Lewis — Two (2) year term Ray A. Rose — Two (2) year term Robert S. Casey — Four (4) year term Kenneth L Hawblitz — Four (4) year term Larry E. Haywood — Four (4) year term Kenneth L. Kensington — Four (4) year term Michael J. McPhillips — Four (4) year term LOCAL UNIT County of Barry Park and Courthouse Renovation Assyria Township Baltimore Township Cartton Township Castleton Township Hop* TownsNp Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools Dear Ann Landers: I live far away from my patents, by choice. I've never felt close to them, because my mother was cruel io me from early childhood on, and my father never Patricia L. Endsley Secretary, Board of Education Hastings Area School District Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, “Sex and the Teen-Ager,'' isfrank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 606!1-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). Parent search Is unwelcome Dear Ann Landers: A few days ago, a woman phoned and annou.xed that she was the daughter I bad put up for adoption many yean ago. She tried to be non-threatening and sounded like a nice person, but 1 was absolute­ ly stunned. Old heartaches and fear over­ whelmed me. She asked if I wanted to see her. When I said, “No," she politely rang off. I sat by the phone shaking for 30 minutes. 1 made a mistake when 1 was young, and I suffered for it. 1 never told a soul about the child I had. It was my intention to take the secret to my grave. Can you imagine the pain of telling a thing like that to your husband, children, grand­ children, nieces, nephews and friends? 1 don’t think I could have lived through it. Please advise people who assist in such searches to find another hobby. Inform those wrongheaded do-gooders who reveal con­ fidential information that it is highly unethical and probably illegal, and it can do in­ calculable 4snyag» I can appreciate people's curiosity about their biological parents, but I beg them to con­ sider our right to keep this pan of our lives secret. Although the woman who phoned seemed perfectly content to leave me alone, I have no assurance that she will. I now live in fear that she might appear at my door. That telephone cal) has forver changed my life and robbed me of my peace of mind. No one has the right to visit this kind of hell on another person. Please say so. Ann. — Petrified in Iowa. Dear Iowa: I have said so in my column repeatedly, but thanks for the opportunity to say it again. Adopted childen should have access to lhe health histories of their biological parents, especially if there are abnormalities that may be genetic. But it should end there. No one has lhe right to disrupt lives and cause the kind of anguish you described. - Women: Plan for future Gere ef the Day: Most of us don't put our best foot forward until we get lhe other one in hot waler. Dear Ana I aatlrrf: I've been reading your column since I was 14. Now, as a 38-year-old woman, may1 put in my 2 cents' worth to the women out there? So many problems, especially with men, can be avoided or at least minimized by using common sense. First, get a good education. Even being a high school graduate is something to be proud of. Second, acquire job skills. Save some money. Get your own credit. I see so many uneducated women, who never learned to do anything, get married without a dime to their names and expect men to take care of them. It makes me crazy to listen to those women who, after 20 or 30 yean of being ■ housewife, suddenly divorce or become widowed and have nothing to fall back on. A woman who can support herself never need worry about being a destitute EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved Its intention to make certain public Improvements con­ sisting of the asphalt paving of Dogwood Drive (the "Improvements") in ths Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district known as lhe DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT to consist of the following described lots and Parcels of land against which all or a portion of the cost of the im­ provements shall be specially assessed: Dogwood Drive Private Road Special Assessment District Lots and Parcels Numbered: 007-000 015-010-00, 037-00 G 38-00, 039-00, 04000, 04100. 04200, 04300, 04400, 04600, 04800, 04900, 05000, 051-00. 007000-01600300. 01200, 01300. 01400, 01600. 01700, 01800. 01900, 02000, 02100 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessments against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF JUNE. 1990, AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5463 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD IN SAID TOWNSHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OB­ JECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN AP­ PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIR­ TY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party u. interest, or his or her agent, in person. In lhe alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter pnui the hearing in which case a per­ sonal appearance at the hearing is nol required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: May 14, 1990 Shirley R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope widow. She also doesn't have to May in a rot­ ten marriage because she has nowhere to go. I graduated from high school, joined the Army, learned a variety of job skills, saved money, retired from the Army and am now self-employed. I've had two marriages, one divorce, two kids and some trying times along the way. but I never worried about not having a job or be­ ing broke. And, being retired from the Army, I’ll have money coming in for the rest of my life and free medical care as well. The bottom line is to look ahead and plan for your future. — M.G., Stars and Stripes Reader. Dear S & S: What sound advice and a great testimonial for the Armed Services. I'm pleas­ ed to print it. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, ' 'How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05). COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Lake Odessa News: The annual Lakewood school election will be Monday. June II. with voting places at Lake Odessa. Clarksville. Woodland and Sunfield. Lynn Fetterman is being challenged by W. Cun Johnson for lhe four-year term. Fettennan has an accounting firm in Hastings. Johnson is a speech and language pathologist in Tbomapple Kellogg schools. He is also the public beach director on Jordan Lake, a member of the local Village Planning Com­ mission and a charter member of the 15-yearold Lake Odessa Emergency Medical Service. The incumbent Fetterman has held his post for a full term, plus six months of appointive ser­ vice to fill a vacancy immediately before his 1986 election. In an April election, officers of the Lions Chib were chosen for the 1990-91 club year. They are John Reed, president: Clayton Boyce, second vice president; Jeff Booi, third vice-president; Roger Geiger, secretary; John Hemming, treasurer; Tim Tromp, tailtwister; Duane Deardorff, Lion tamer; and Tom Han­ son and Martin Vipond, two-year board members. Fred Wiselogle and Jerry Collison continue as board members from previous election. The membership committee is com­ posed of Kim Deardorff. chairman; Jerry Licari and Jim Valentine. The club recently held White Cane days and on May 19 its an­ nual chicken barbecue. Wayne and Alice Shinabargar of Carson Ci­ ty came to do work at Lakewood Cemlery and visited their relatives. Ruth Peterman, Mildred Shade, Harold and Letha Reese. Elwyn Hunt and son of Canfield, Mo., have returned after a week’s visit with their mother and grandmother, Florence Hum. and other family members. Letha Reese with daughcr Sue Messer of Mulliken visited Linda and Michael Carter. Michele Carter and Frank Purchts and baby al Vermontville Sunday. Dorothy Erb was pleasantly suprised Sun­ day when son Arnold and wife Linda invited her to have dinner with them to celebrate her 80th birthday. They drove to the Tide Tock Restaurant near Hastings where she found her family waiting. Those attending were Gordon and Wanda Erb and family. Nancy and Doug Hendrick. Anita and Lonnie Ackley and fami­ ly of Charlotte; Carrie Ackley and friend Dan Johnson of Grand Rapids; and Gerald and Fern Tischer. A birthday cake decorated for the occasion was enjoyed during the dinner. Another surprise came when grandson Kevin Erb and wife Cindy called her from camp LeJeune Marine base in North Carolina to ex­ tend greetings. Kevin’s birthday and anniver­ sary fall on lhe same date. Ray and Ann Strecker spent a delayed Mothers' Day with Ruth Peterman Sunday and assisted her with work she is unable to do. Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing also visited their Aunt Ruth Sunday. Real estate transfers include those of Cary and Marian Peabody to Elmer and Virginia VanAntwerp of Lansing; and Kenneth and Gina Courts to Steven and Tamara Miller. Ruth Peterman received several invitations to graduations and open houses but the far­ thest was from Newberry Springs. Calif., sent by Teresa Lloyd. She graduated from Victor Valley Christian High School at Victorville. She is the daughter of Melody Loyd, and granddaughter of Chester MacDowell of Dolan Springs, Ark. He is a grandnephew of Ruth. Ward A. VanLaanen is being honored al a retirement dinner June 7 at the Lake Odessa Community Center. He is retiring as a guidance counselor and administrator at Lakewood High School. He has been with Lakewood since 1962. Three circles of United Methodist Women met during the past week. Joan Rohrbacher entertained the morning group May 17. On May 21, Evelyn Pierce was hostess for the afternoon circle at the community room of Emerson Manor. Margaret Snyder and Dorothy McMillan of Hastings brought the program for the Lansing District team. Betty Shetterly was hostess on May 22 for the even­ ing circle. Betty Logan brought samples of projects for the Sept. 21 bazaar and supervis­ ed making Christmas ornaments. The unit will have a trip to Grand Rapids on June 18, to visit two church mission projects. Steven Aldrich was honored as the Correc­ tions Officer of lhe Year al the Ionia Tem­ porary Facility at a recent ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Graul will be honored at a golden anniversary June 3 at Cunn­ ingham's Acre in the afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. Both halves of a brick store building in the 100 Hock of Fourth Avenue are undergoing remodeling. The south half, which was a drag store for several decades and finally an auto parti store, has a sign stating it will be the new home of Faro's Italian Pizza. The entire front has been removed from the Garlinger's Food Market building. The pizza location has been oa Tupper Lake Street since the opening of the Lake Odessa store. Another Faro’s loca­ tion is in Lowell. When members of the LakeOdessa Area Historical Society went to Ionia Wednesday to remove the society’s exhibit from Sid's Flower Shop, owner Sid Kasper reported that of all the items h the window, the greatest number of comments was on the signature quilt dhplsyed. Several people came into the store to inquire when the quilt was made, by whom and other questions. Some said their parents' names were embroidered into die quilt and they were excited to make such a find. The quilt apparently was made during the early 1930s as a project of women at the Congregational Church. Those who attended die “55-Phts" dinner al Lakewood High School were well enter­ tained by the fifth graders taught by Libby Polzin Kinsey al East Elementary School. They sang seven clever, fumy songs and every youngster in the room was involved in one or more comic skits. There were piano solos by Jenna Slate and Sara Crutner, a vocal solo by Kim Sinke; a duet by Jamie Stafford and Brandy Dennis. The skits had names ranging from “Book Lice" to “Home Alone” to "Horsing Around" to “Food For Thought." The program was followed by « substantial lunch ia the cafeteria. One surprise feature was lhe appearance of several rabbihj in every one of the open courts of the building; — a surprise to the staff upon arriving a{ school Wednesday morning- The courts an^ beautiful right now with spring bushes in blossom. • Mn. Rzymoad Hawkins of Cakdoaia aad daughter Mary Croaby with baby Jans of Aho, aad Mn. Menon Gariock ot Lahg Odessa wen among die (vests si a bridal shower al Canon Chy in honor of Kathenao Willet of Grand Rapaih who will be the Joly bride of Roy Hawkim Roy ia a graduate of MSU. Katherine is a graduate of WMV. j Tie Lake Odesaa Conmuuty Ganje Sala will be Saturday, June 2. instead of an earlier date given ia last week's Banner. There will be many sales in front of the stores. vacate lota, and puking Iota downtown. ; The Lanaing Stale Journal reports ihaf aevenl ana high school journalism Kudema Md departmeats have iron .wants dm year from the Michigan Intendsolastk Press Amoctatka. Spartan Awards were given Id Hok and Dansvdk for their yearbooks; Lakeweod/Lakz Odeaaa. Howell -ad La­ nsburg wen given awards for their aewspapen. Metnben of the Michigan Aaaocktioa of Retired School Personnel have been notified through VanGuard diet their organization is tend more than 30 percent in membenlup renewal, aad in total membenhip over the previous year. They May 9 membership ■tanda at 32.S14. Both Barry and Ionia «far lies have active chapters. Clan Couaty has a newly organized dnpeer, the Nth chafher ia Michigan. An eipformory meeting will be held ia northern California ia Auguat dee io repeated rnqueets from retirees living then. Owing the past seven yean, the MARSP of­ fice bee outgrown three office seem. Faced with growing paint, the Michigan head­ quarters needs mon space, which will come, hopefully, with a new building on the drawing board with funding yet to be resolved. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL — ALUMNI BANQUET — only one week Left ... to get your tickets - BANQUET JUNE 9.1990. Tickets at WBCH, Bosley's Phar­ macy. City Bank. Elsie Sage 945-4362, Don Reid 945-9835. See alumnus of year, talk with old classmates. PONT WAITWoET TICKETS NOWPONT WAIT INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... 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If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE *25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #16 • DENISE GARN ...of JENISON. Denise Gam was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — The owner of last week’s Mystery Farm was John J. Loftus of Middleville. Mystery Farm #17 Answer My Name My Address. Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Caledonia Fanners Elevator 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. 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Hastings • “House of Quality” • Farm Tractors and Machinery • Lawn & Garden Tractors - Hastings - - e-K wA RCA • ZoU • Sow • GE * FUko Quick Marta ... • Hastings • Middleville • Nashville • Lake Odessa • Gun Lake • Delton • Ionia • Charlotte Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia. Michigan - stavct hours - Ph. (616) 891*9233 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31. 1990 Four Hastings teams brace for this weekend’s state tournaments Two complete Hastings teams and pans of two others will be competing in three slate tournaments this weekend. Nine members of the Saxon boys and girls track teams are headed to the Class B meet at Jackson Northwest, lhe tennis squad is going to Kalamazoo's Stowe Stadium and the golfers will be busy at Michigan State’s Forest Akers East Golf Course. The track and golf meets will be held Friday and Saturday with the tennis tournament on Saturday. Saxon golf coach Gordon Cole, whose team finished ninth in the state Class B-C-D meet a year ago. said the odds of bettering that finish are good. "Il would be possible to finish higher," said Cole, who has three returnees from that team. "It helps to have that experience. What you learn from having been in the state finals is that you can’t be concerned with the other scores. You just have to play your own game — that’s lhe secret.” Returning to the state meet are seniors Jackie Longstreet and Jenny Chase and sophomore Angelle Cooklin. The other two Saxons head- d for MSU are junior Bobbi Jo Nelson and sophomore Jenny Johnson.n The state meet will mark the uird lime Hastings has shot 18 holes in a day. The Sax­ ons shot a 380 in winning the Twin Valley meet while firing a 435 in the negionals. Depending on course conditions, Cole said his team will probably have to shoot in the 330s to be in the hunt Saturday. Lumen Christi’s 359 won the meet last year with runnerup Saline shooting a 403. ’’They’ve been a really consistent group,” Cole said of his players. "I think they’ll play their game. If that will put them up with the other teams, 1 don’t know.” Hastings is the third Twin Valley team along with Sturgis and Hillsdale to qualify for lhe 10-ieam meet. Cole likes defending state champ Jackson Lumen Christi, regional champ East Grand Rapids and Kenowa Hills as frontrunners. Five boys and four girls make up Hastings* track representatives. With personal best ef­ forts the boys 400 meter relay team of Brian Wolfenbarger. Don Moore, Matt Haywood and Mark Peterson along with Brad Warner in the pole vault could place, Saxon coach Paul Fulmer said. But placing is no cinch. The 400 relay team finds itself in the second fastest of three heats. The foursome’s best time is a 45.0 and Fulmer said the foursome needs to run in the low 44s to place. "Il's not out of the question,” Fulmer said. "The handoff has been a key all year for them. They’re not particularly fast, but they handoff and do the little things well.” Warner's personal best in the pole vault was a 13-3 at the Hastings Relays. Fulmer said for Warner io place in the lop eight he’d need to go at least 13-feet; for lhe top three he needs THE STATE MEETS AT A GLANCE Where: Kalamazoo’s Stowe Stadium. When: June 1-2. 8:30 a.m. Itforiminu: free. Track Where Jackson Northwest High School. When: June 2. 10 a.m. Admtaafou: $4. Golf Where: Class B-C-D meet at Forest Akers East Golf Course on lhe Michigan State campus. When: June 2, 10 a.m. lihuiwifm: free. B.“ CoX’|nn^3rornOJ.H“,,n0S W°" 'he 100 me,er dash 14-feet. “He has a shot,” Fulmer said. “They all have decent shots. ” Hastings’ girts headed to lhe meet are Katy Peterson in the 400 and the 800 relay team of Alison Gergen, Lin James, Carrie Schneider and Peterson. Saxon coach PM Murphy said Peterson, whose best time has been 60.1, needs to ran under a minute to place. "It just depends on how well she runs that day,” Murphy said. The 800 relay’s best time has been 1:49.7 and Murphy said the foursome needs to lop at least two seconds from that to place at state. "If the handoffs are good and they're on, yes, they could place,” she said. The tennis team will be led by three regional champions. Matt Gahan won the se­ cond singles flight, Joe Meppelink took fourth singles and the first doubles team of Jeff Bax­ ter and Tom DeVault also took first. In all, the Saxons placed finalists in five of seven regional flights to outdistance runnerup Lans­ ing Catholic Central by five points. The Saxons join fellow Twin Valley schools Sturgis and Coldwater along with two-time defending champ Bloomfield Hills-Cranbrook Kingswood at the 21-team tournament. Saxon tennis coach Tom Freridge said his singles teams were done no favors in pre­ tournament seedings. All four players are in the same quarter bracket with the first seeds. "It’s a terrible draw," Freridge admitted. "Its better in doubles. Baxter and DeVault (with a 22-2 mark) are seeded No. 4 and we got good draws in lhe second and third flights.” Freridge said his team’s goal is to finish in the top 10. "There are teams weaker than us,” he said. “We just have to go out and play our game. If we do that we’U win some games.” Saxons notch first Barry County track title in five years Sparked by an overwhelming margin tn the boy* meet, Hastings gained its first Barry County Invitational track championship in five year* Tuesday in Middleville. Hastings outdistanced runnerup Maple Valley 201-167 to easily grab the combined ti­ de. Delion was third with 106 points, Mid­ dleville fourth with 92 and a virtual skeleton crew front Lakewood was fifth with 18 points. Hastings’ boy* dominated the meet, grabb­ ing nine firsts and blowing past runnerup Delton by 50 points, 125-75. Maple Valley was third with 64 points, Middleville fourth with 22 aad Lakewood fifth with 14 points. Seven individual Saxon* along with two relay* took firsts. The 800 relay team of Tom Cratleadea, Derek Freridge, Don Moore and Brian Wolfenbarger (1:38.2) and the 1600 foursome of Dan White, Derek Gonzales, Freridge aad Clint Neil (3:44.4) grabbed firsts. Wolfenbarger took first in the 100 (11.5), Neu ia the 400 (53.3), Haywood in the 200 (23.8), Brad Warner in the pole vault (13-0), Chris Youngs in the shot (48-0), Tim Acker in the discus (136-2) aad Gonzales in the long jump (20-2). Maple Valley picked off three firsts inchsdteg two by Ron Merrill in the 100 meter hurdles (15.8) ar.J the 300 hurdles (43.0). Aaron Patrick also finished first in the 1600 meter ran (4:48.2). Delton got firsts out of the 3200 relay team (8:39.1), the 400seam (47.2), Dave Fetrow in the 800 (2:07) and Greg Newman in the 3200 (10:44.5). Lakewood’s Andy Shaw took a first in the high jump (6-2). Lakewood seal only a hand­ fid of player* io the meet because of high school graduation Tuesday night. Maple Valley's girts, who easily won their league meet by 42 points, were outstandu* against county competition. The Lions nmaased 103 points to outdistaace runnerup Hastings by 27 points. Middleville, which finished second in the O-K Blue meet, was third with 70 points while Dehoe was fourth with 31 aad Lakewood fifth with four. Senior Heidi Reese, who placed second or higher in three event* at the SMAA meet, not­ ched three firsts in the county meet. Reese woo the discus (109-10), shot (36-5) aad 100 hurdles (15.6). The Lions Janet Boldrey also had a fine Barry County Track Meet Winners YR. 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 QIRLS T-K T-K T-K Delton T-K MV (Rain) MV BOYS Delton Delton Delton Hastings T-K Delton/Hastings COMBINED Hastings Delton Hastings Delton T-K ' Delton Hastings Hastings Hastings jayvee softballers sweep Maple Valley The Hastings jayvec softball team swept a doubtehender from Maple Valley lost Friday, 17-11 and 18-11 to finish the season with a 13-9 overall record, 8-5 in the Twin Valley. Pitching for the Saxoos in the first game were Kris Carr, Sarah Kelley and Lena Thunder. Extra bare Nt* were by Becky Cmpcmcr, 2 doubles; Vai Blair and Kelley, Vai Blair was the starting pitcher the second game and got relief help from Kelly and Susan Rhoades. Rhoades pitched well and picked up the win. Extra bare hit* were triples by Kris Members of the Hastings baseball team which captured the Maple Valley Invitational Tuesday night: (front) Tom Vos, Scott Hubbert, Andy Woodllff, Jamie Murphy, Jamie Brown, Scott Carpenter and Wes Scobey. (Back) Jeff Simpson, Jeremy Horan, Paul Rose, Ryan Nichols, Nick Williams, Bob Huver, Brian Heath, Pat Kelly. (Photo by Mike Hook). Hastings edges Ionia 2-1 Hubbert’s 3-hitter carries Saxons to tournament title It took almost three weeks but Hastings is finally champion of the Maple Valley Invitational. Scott Hubbert tossed a three-hitter and the Saxons rallied with single runs in the last two innings to inch past Ionia 2-1 Tuesday night. The Saxons had beaten Climax Scotts 8-2 and Charlotte 10-5 in lhe first two rounds of the tournament back on May 12. The title game was postponed to Tuesday because of darkness and rain. Hastings coach Jeff Simpson said the effort was excellent considering the game came on the heels of a disapointing 3-2 loss to Allegan last Friday in a prc-district game. "We played a fine, gritty championship game.” Simpson said. "This was a nice win coming after that tough loss to Allegan." The win. the team’s sixth in its last eight games, upped Hastings' record to 11-15. Il looked for five innings like Hastings. which left the bases loaded in lhe first and mourned few threats after that, would suffer its second straight heartbreaking loss. Ionia pushed across a run in the third on a throwing error and single to lead 1-0. The score stayed that way until the sixth when Nick Williams led off with a walk, stole second and scored on Scott Carpenter’s double. In the top of the seventh, Brian Heath led off with a double and two outs later scored the gamewinner on an infield single by Hubbert. Hubbert not only drove in the tiebreaker, he pitched his best game of the year. He allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out nine in going the distance. Hastings had eight hits including two by Carpenter and Tom Vos. The Saxons were to end their season yester­ day against Delton in the finals of the Hastings Invitational. Hastings Mens Softball schedule GeM each drove in two runs for Hastings. Castelein picked up the win in the opener with relief help from Lambeth. Combined, they allowed six hits and eight walks. They struck out eight. Ryan Martin had three hits while Matt Schreiner and Mike Frey added two each for Hastings. Jesse Lyons and Brad Gee drove in two runs. 6: 30— Mutual vs Flexfab. 7: 30— Mutual vs Century Celhinet. 8: 30— Diamond Club vs Sniders. 7: 00— Merchants vs Softball Club. 8: 00— Merchants vs Bourdos. Results Sanitary County Classics Mutual Fiberglass Saber Mf. Bliss Flexfab Century Cellunet.... Viatec Lowell Engineering. Hastings knocks off Lions twice in baseball Shawn Davis scattered four hits while strik­ ing out 10 as Hastings* jayvec baseball team beat Maple Valley 8-1 in the nightcap of a doublchcadcr last Thursday. The Saxons pounded out 14 hits in the opener to win 13-8. The Saxons end their season 13-7-2. Ken Lambeth had a pair of doubles and an rhi while Jarrod Castelein had two singles in lhe nightcap. Brian Sherry and Mike Garrett Carr and Thunder, and doubles by Heather Daniels, Blair and Kelly. Coach Spence Goodyear said about his team, which had nine sophomore* “Their ex­ perienced play is why we were successfid. These nine players, with the other five sophomore* up oa varsity, win give us the nucleus for good teams the next two yean at the varsity level. “The key, however, win be pitching. The pitchers must work on it all year long, not just in the spring.” Sports Merchant*................. R A S Roofing 1-0 Bourdo's................... Diamond Club Snidm...................... . Larry Poll Centerfielders Softball Club.. Wed. June 6 6: 30— Fiberglass vs County Classics. 7: 30- Viatec vs E.W. Bliss. 8: 30— Sanitary vs E.W. Bliss. Thur. June 7 6;3O— Lowell Eng. vs Saber Mfg. 7: 30— R A S Roofing vs Softball Club. 8: 30— R & S Roofing vs Centcrfielders. meet, winning the 200 (27.4) and the 100 (13.3). Other Lion firsts were gained by the 3200 merer relay team (10:45), the 800 team (1:51.0) and Cindy Furtong in the 3200 (12:59.4). Middleville received firsts from Tracie Middleton in the long jump (16-6) and a pair by Alicia Batson in the 1600 (5:37.7) and 800 (2:33.7). Tonya Rauschenberger won the high jump (5-1) for the Trojans. Hastings' girts picked up four firsts by the 400 meter relay team of Carrie Schneider, Alison Gergen. Katy Peterson and Jenny Balderson (52.3), the 1600 (4:25.2) team of Renee Royer, Chris Soknes, Lin James and Peterson, James u. Jk 300 low hurdles (48.4) and Peterson in the 400 (62,2). County Classics 13. Century Cellunet 3. County Classics 4. Lowell I. Centerfielders 5, Sniders 6. Bourdo s 4, Softball Club 2. Diamond Club 9. Bourdos 5. R & S 12, Diamond Club 6. Fiberglass 17, Bliss 5. Saber JI, Flexfab 6. Sanitary 16. Flexfab 8. Home runs (Silver) Leach (Sanitary) 4. R- Johnson (Mutual) 2 Three with one. (Gold) Robbins (Merchants) 2. T. Reynolds (Merchants) 2. Five with one. Hastings’ Carrie Schneider took se­ cond in the 100 meter dash. Sports. • • at a glance r More Is not better in grid playoffs Call them the inevitables. Death, taxes and increasing the size of the Michigan High School Athletic Association stale football tournament. Sooner or later all three will happen. Bank on it. Oh, sure, a couple you can fend off for a while, but in the end you nil/pay taxes and sooner or later you are going to die. And now on June 12 the MHSAA is going to announce the new class system for its increasingly popular football Good. I mean, we couldn't possibly support a sport which didn’t crown the maximum number of state champion, could we? Well, yes, as a matter of fact. We could. The MHSAA recently doubled lhe size of the football playoffs by splitting the existing four classes into eight thus upp­ ing the number of qualifying teams from 64 to 128. That ought to be enough to satisfy those handfid of coaches who annually scream about their teams being shafted by the MHSAA’s rating system. This new system ought to calm those wailing voices. Now it seems everybody will slide in. Twice-beaten teams, teams with three losses. Everybody. Why doesn't the MHSAA just play four regular season games and let everybody in the playoffs? I mean, that's what is so important about football, isn’t it? Making the playoffs. Pretty soon it’ll be like the NBA and NHL where only a half dozen or so teams DON'T make it. No big deal. Let’em all in. The more the merrier. Forget the fact more than an cmharassing few are playing sub-.500 ball. So what? Who cares? Let'em in. Now, before you diehard football fans jam your pencil amongst all five fingers and attempt to dash off nasty letters. I grant you the high school playoff system isn't quite that desperate. Yet. But. hey. don't be discouraged. Give it time. Okay. okay. I know. I'm being cynical. I know football is the only sport whose state tournament doesn’t include virtually every team. But so what? Where is it written every team needs to be in the state tournament. Sometimes logic dictates that it simply isn’t possible to include everybody. Football is the only sport which can only be played once a week. Because of that inescapable fact and lhe fact the sport b played outside at night in November means that, like it or not, there are some definite limitations to a tournament. Besides, what is this fetish we seem to have with championships? Everybody seems to have to have one or someone is ticked off. I seriously question whether we need more championships, more titles, more of a distinction between the winners and losers. Whatever happened to simply playing in a conference, scheduling a couple of inter-county rivals to rev up the juices and then moving on to the next sport? High school sports seasons seem to overlap worse year after year and why is that necessary? You can argue that by increasing the number of teams many “late bloomers" which wouldn’t have made the playoffs get a second chance. For instance, let’s say a team loses three of its first four, but rallies to win its next five. A 6-3 mark might get the team in lhe playoffs. Fine. Wonderful. But gaining the playoffs should mirror what a team has accomplished from the beginning — not in the last five weeks. A 6-3 team, no matter how hot in the latter stages, probably doesn’t deserve to make the playoffs. Until now, apparently. High school sports arc being run more and more on a professional level. Soon high schools will have to deal with the same problems the with which profes­ sionals and colleges have to deal. High school administrators are already dealing with recruiting, steroids and huge costs. Il’s time to tone down the all­ encompassing zest for which teams chase cliampionships and replace that the ideals for which athletics arc supposed to stand. You can argue that putting a halt to the number of playoff football teams is nothing more than a drop in the bucket and you’re probably right. But at least it's a start. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31, 1990 — Page 15 Words for the “Y’s” Resident Camp Program* Camp Algonquin, established in 1947. has been offering resident camp programs for boys and girls ages 8-13. As of May 17. there are a few openings left for girls, during the weeks of June 17, June 24. July 8 and July 22. All resident camp openings for boys have been filled. Any boy. ages 8-13. that would still like to go to camp, should submit their application and they will be put on a waiting list and will be added on a first come, first serve basis. Everything we-do at Camp Algonquin is designed so each boy and girt experiences the most growth and has the best time possible. Each camper lives in a cabin with a senior counselor and 8-9 other campers of about the same age. Campers may come with a friend and be in the same cabin with them. Resident camp normally begins on Sunday at 2 p.m. and ends on Friday at 5 p.m. Families are invited to come to camp on Sun­ day for a visit to see the facility and share in some of the fun their campers will have m the days ahead. To help provide activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of each camper, sessions are normally arranged by age: 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds, and 12-13 year olds (resident camp). Every morning during resident camp, campers choose three skill clinics in which they will participate in for the entire week. Here under our trained instructors, campers will be able to learn the skills of canoeing, athletics, fishing, computers, tennis, archery, mountaineering, space exploration and swim­ ming (every camper is required to participate in a Red Cross leant to swim class). A popular pan of each day is “cabin time" those special periods when each cabin group and their counselors plan their own activities. They may take a float trip down the lake to the state, ride a rubber raft, go fishing, make crafts, shoot bb or archery, hike, take a bike trip, play kickball or any of a hundred new adventures they may create on their owa. After dinner, campers have time to relax, visit the camp store, make crafts, paddle a boat, catch a fish, shoot bb guns or archery or play putter golf. Of course the highlight of any camp day is lhe evening program. This is a time when the imagination takes over. Games of chase, high adventure, campfires, carnivals, skit nites, ovemites and cookouts on Indian island, capture the flag, camper/counselor hunts, water carnivals, and the weekly Indian ceremony will give every boy and girl never-to-be-forgotten moments that will last a lifetime. For more information, and a detailed brochure, please call the YMCA. Many of the resident camp weeks have just a few openiag*> so call today. 945-4574. Dey Camp Yes, there is still room in this years day camp program for the weeks of July 30-August 3 and August 6-10. YMCA Camp Algonquin's day camp is designed to give campers, ages 6-7, a first camping experience during the day and be home at niglN. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they’ll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campers will also participate in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking, bb and archery shooting, nature and trips to the island. Special events win also be held daily. Day campers are transported to and from camp by our camp bus from the Hastings Jr. High. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and eads at 3 p.m. The coat for the one week program is $80. Those iatereated in participating should call the YMCA office at 945-4574 and a detailed brochure will be seat to them. Suuaur Flaygrauwta and Sparta Wondering what your children will be do­ ing this summer? If you’re looking for something new and different to challenge your children tins summer... look no farther... The Hastings Youth Council has a program for you. Beginning June 12, the Hastings Youth Council will be offering tennis lessons, swim lessons, golf lessons, playgrounds, field trips, and mini sport camps. For more information, call tlw YMCA at 945-4574, and a detailed brochure will be sent to you. The following is a brief description of some of the activities. Backyard Swim Lessons In our continued effort to make our com­ munity a safer place, lhe Hastings YMCA and Youth Council will again be leaching Red Cross Water Safety Course in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors are Red Cross certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to insure maximum individual attention. The following is a list of the classes being offered this year. Parent/3 year old: Designed to develop in your children a comfort level in and around die waler. Parents are required to participate in this class. Pre-School Beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 years old. (30 minutes in length). Beginners 1: Basic water adjustment for children who are afraid to put their head under the water and cannot float. (30 minutes. Beginners 2: For children who are w ease in the water and are ready to learn swimming skilb. (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older child, ages 11 and up who would be classified as a beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Advanced Beginners: Must have passed beginners 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl. Need not have rotary breathing perfected. (30 minutes). Intermediates: Must have passed advanced beginwn. Participants must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl in good form. (30 minutes). Swimmers: Must have passed in­ termediates. Swimmers must be able to do the front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and elementary backstroke. Basic Water Safety: The purpose of this course is to make people safe while in and around the water. There arc no .swimming skill requirements. Anyone 8 or older may participate. Lifeguard Training: This class is designed for the person who would like to become cer­ tified as a lifeguard. Participants must be at •east 15 years old, able to swim 500 yards continuously using the following strokes: crawl, breast stroke, sidestrokc, and elemen­ tary backstroke. In addition to successfully completing the course, participants must also take and complete the requirements for the Red Cross Standard First Aid Course and CPR. All classes ran Monday thru Friday of the first week, and Monday thru Thursday lhe se­ cond. Session A runs from June 18-June 28 and Session B from July 9-19. The cost for the program is $25 (except Life Guarding $35). To regiter and to receive a detailed brochure call lhe YMCA office al 945-4574. To receive more information on class contents call the YMCA office 945-4574. Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistrations is required. Summer Playground Summer playgrounds open at Bob King Park, Central and Southeastern Schools on June 18. Playgrounds are open Monday thru Friday, 9-12, and 1-3 p.m. All playgrounds are open to school age youth, kindergarten up- A special tot lot for youth 2-5 years old is open at Bob King Park from 9-12. Summer Sport Camps The Hurting* Youth Council will be runn­ ing mini sport camps for youth in lhe follow­ ing sports: Soccer (June 25-29), tumbling (June 25-29), baseball (July 9-13). com­ petitive swimming (June 18-22), golf (July 30-Aug. 3), boys basketball (June 12-15), girts volleyball (June 25-28), and girls basket­ ball (June 18-22). All clinics cost $25 (except tumbling $19) and include a team shirt. For more information on times, age requirements, skill requirements, and locations, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Pre registration is required to participate. (5/28) Hastings area bikers to be in Magic Ride Child abuse prevention programs ia Barry County will benefit from lhe statewide "Magic Ride" on the second Saturday of June, when at least nine Hastings area residents plan to participate as bicyclists to raise funds. The cyclists will be counting on many other residents and students to contribute , pledges for the distance they bike. C "One hundred percent (of local pledges) Hornes back to Bany County for child abuse prevention," said Chris Warren, fund-raising £ vent chairman. t The event will be held June 9 at Holt High ^School, south of Lansing. Last year 2,100 riders from 60 counties participated. 5. Magic Ride has raised more than $600j000 ; in the past seven years for child abuse ; prevention programs in the state. ; "Last year was the first year we • participated," said Warren, noting that about • $2,000 was raised for Barry County. . ’ "I hope to do that well or better (this year). "Last year we had five riders and this year • we have eight so far," he said. Planning to participate are Kay Loftus, Chris Warren, Fran Johnson, Deb Morford, Sheryl Overmire, Jenni Warren, Ed Ford, Linda Larion and Amy Merritt. Students Rachel Hicks of the Interact Club, sponsored by Rotary, and Rachel Haas of the Key Club, sponsored by Kiwanis, are planning to solicit pledges downtown for Magic Ride. Pledges may be made right up until the morning of June 9. More than 50,000 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported in Michigan last year aad proceeds from the ride help in preventing that problem, organizers said. State Rep. Debbie Stabenow, sponsor of Magic Ride, organized the first Magic Ride in 1983 with the help of basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The ride offers six routes of varying distances for both experienced bicyclists and novice riders. Various prizes, donated by businesses, are awarded to top pledge collectors. For more information call 948-3264. Former Hastings baseball players met in the annual almuni gam* on Monday. Old timers top youngsters in alumni baseball game Tweaty-aevea fonner Saxon baseball piaycra retimed to Johnson Field Monday for the uunual “alumni game** conducted by former coach Bernie Oom. Fonner Saxon graduate* from 1967 to 1989 returned to renew old experience* and visit wife former >rammeter. John Cuddahee, former munber one baseball firn, was on hand to coach the Oidtimer* against the Youngster* lead by Oom. Mike Davis Sr. won the award for bring the “moat experienced’* graduate having played on the 1967 team. Five player* from the 87 team retimed giving that year the moat player* 1980. 1975, aad 1989 each had 3 returnees. Dan Wilson and Don Wilson volunteered to handte the umpiring duties. The oldtimera won a dose game 14-11 as they tallied three runs in the seventh inning to break an 11-11 tie. They also had won two years ago with the youngster* coming out rind in 1989. Lmry Aliening (1975) known more for Ins outstanding pitching, belted a three-run homer to win the game. Dean McConneU (80) and Cart Norris (72) had singled ahead of ADerdiags blast. The more experienced player* had opened the game ia the first inning with 3 runs. Jeff Denny (80) who is now the head baseball coach at Yale, singled to open the game. Brace Colvin (75) and McConnell reached base safely aad Norris knocked in Denny with a sacrifice fly. Bryan AUerding (77) then singled home Colvin and McConnell. The Youngster* promptly tied the score in their half of the first as Chad Casey (87) blasted a three run homer io left to score Mike Davis (87) and Paul Roy (88). Davis had singled and Roy drew a base on balls. The Youngsters took a commanding 8-3 lead in the third inning with 5 big runs. The “oldies” rallied for 4 runs in the fifth on doubles by Norris. Colin Cruttcnden (71). •nd Denny Meyers (77) around walks to Bryan aad Larry Altering to close the gap to 9-7. The same team then went ahead in the sixth inning with 4 more. Walks to Rick Powell (72), Tom Moore (70), and Brian Cuddahee (75) and single* by Jeff Denny and Brace Colvin (75) accounted for lhe runs giv­ ing the Oidtimers a 11-9 lead. The lead was short-lived as the more recent grads came back with two runs in their half of the sixth. A single by Chad Casey and double by Jeff Pugh scored one. A steal of third by Pugh, a walk to Gary Parker and a successful double steal brought in the outer to tie the game at 11. Handling the pitching duties for the Oidtimers were Larry AUerding, Cart Norris, and Dave Reardon (80) with Dean McConnell aad Colin Crattenden doing the catching. The batteries for the youngsters were Jack Hobert (89), Chad Casey, Jason Sixberry (84), and TTOy Burdi (87) with Hobert, Nichols, and Burch behind the plate. Also participating and contributing in the game were Steve Powell (70), Dave Dakin (81), and Kevin Purgiel (87). “Once again this game was a super ex­ perience for everyone, it seemed almost everyone contributed to the scoring for both teams. It was exciting to see these guys play •gain** said Oom. “We’ll do this each year as long as the players come back and enjoy the time together as they did this year.” Homeruns by Kacy McDonald (87) and Mike Davis around hits by Lee Nichols (88), Chad Casey. Jeff Pugh (89). Mark Wilson (87) ac­ counted for the ran*. Gary Parker’s (89) walk and Wilson’s double brought in the 9th ran in Physicals for all athletes planning to play in sports during the 1990-91 school year will be held Tuesday, May 29 and Tuesday. June 5. Giris physicals are at 7 p.m. while the boys are at 7:30 p.m. Anyone with questions can call Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski at 948-4409. the fourth inning. Some of the Hastings area participants in the upcoming Magic Ride are (back row, from left) Ran Johnson, Chris Warren. Sheryl Overmire. Ed Ford, Kay Loftus, Jenni Warren and Deb Morford. In the foreground are Rachel Hicks, representing Interact Club, and Rachael Haas, Key Club. Bikes used in the photo were loaned by Timber Trails. Physical times announced SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 31 June 1*2 June 2 June 2 BASEBALL Delton..................................... 3:30 p.m. TENNIS State Meet at Kalamazoo TRACK State Meet at Jackson Northwest GOLF at MSU NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING or Vote Hastings ✓ vote Quality ✓ vote Education Notice la hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 19,1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastlnge, Michigan. Said meeting is to consider the application of Gerald L. Lawrence, for a variance to build a home on W. State Rd., legally described as Lot 37, Broadway Heights. Variance is to build on a 71.3 foot wide lot as platted and R-1 zoning requires 75 feet of frontage and 9,900 total square feet. Said lot size Is contrary to Section 3.183(5) ot the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Cleric • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS — Annual — & Vote KENSINGTON SCHOOL ELECTION Hastings Area Board ol Education Election - June 11 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grana Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applica­ tion date June 9, 1990, 2:00 p.m. JUNE 11,1990 Nd for by. Kenned) L KmsingioA •50 Cook Road Hashes, w; 49051 Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Board of Education Hastings Area School District Senior Breakfast held in Hastings again Hastings High School teachers serve rolls and milk to students Friday during the second annual senior breakfast sponsored by the Hastings Education Association's public relations commitee. At the piano. French in­ structor James Oliver played show tunes from high school musicals performed during lhe last four years. A draw­ ing was held for door prizes donated by the teachers. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 31. 1990 Breaking up fight leads to jail sentence to jail sentence A Delton man who claimed he was break­ ing up a fight has been sentenced to serve 75 days in jail for aggravated assault. Anthony J. Falvo, 19, also was placed on probation for two years in connection with the May 1989 fight in Delton. Falvo, of 1700 S. Cobb Road, originally was charged with the 10-year felony offense of assault with !ntent io commit great bodily harm less than murder. He later pleaded no contest to Hie lesser charge of aggravated as­ sault. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction may be entered by the court. But it is not considered an admis­ sion of guilt in other court matters, such as future lawsuits. At sentencing May 2 in Bany County Cir­ cuit Court, Prosecutor Dale Crowley said the victim wanted Falvo to serve one year in jail. "This was a particularly vicious assault," Crowley said. But defense attorney John Holman said Falvo became involved accidentally in the dispute between two others. “Mr. Falvo's only intention at the time was to break up this fight," Holman said. "Mr. Falvo found himself in the wrong place at the wrong lime." But Judge Thomas S. Eveland asked, "Was Holman, who said the court system is "victimizing" his client, said Falvo will ap­ peal the sentence. Court News it his intent to break up the fight by kicking the victim in the stomach?" Holman said Falvo, who was wearing ten­ nis shoes, did kick the victim in an attempt to stop lhe fight. The attorney said, however, that Falvo just met his co-defcndani that day and did not know the fight would lake place. Holman said Falvo had no previous crimi­ nal history as an adult or as a juvenile and had cooperated fully with police in the case. Falvo told the court he had no intention of getting into trouble at the time. "1 was just trying to break up the fighL That was my only intention," Falvo said. Because of Falvo's no contest plea. Judge Eveland said he was obligated to follow the police investigator's report in the case as the basis for what happened and could not accept Falvo's version. "I hope you learn from this experience not ----- - THE ■ In other court business: •A Hastings man has pleaded guilty to do this thing again," Eveland said. "I think maybe you should be more selective with the people you hang around with. That should take care of being in lhe wrong place at the wrong time." Falvo was ordered to pay $600 in fines and court costs and $41.49 in restitution. to breaking into a Rutland Township home after two days of testimony in a trial. The case against Jerry Lee Davids, 25, of 3098 W. State Road, ended May 1 on the second day of testimony. Davids was charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and breaking and entering in connection with the case. He pleaded guilty to breaking into the home in lhe 300 block of West State Road in March. In exchange, the conspiracy charge and a habitual offender charge were to be dismissed when Davids is sentenced. CARD OF THANKS Wc as Grandparents want to thank the Hastings Schools and Teachers for the two grandchil­ dren we're so proud to have seen graduate from there, also all the other students and parents who have become our special friends thru their school years. Wc have enjoyed their part in Band and Sports and all the other activities. We’ll miss them all. Our best to all, Jonathan & Jennifer Schimmel. Grandpa & Grandma James Smith Gun Lake Business Senices FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more in formation call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Rosie.______________ FURNITURE RESTORA­ TION: Stripping and rcfinishing, caining and repair service, all finishes arc water and alcohol resistant, call Ralph Newton, 795-7330 after 5pm._________ IF YOU HAVE A BIRTHDAY PARTY or an occasion for icc cream, please call the icc cream man, at least two days in advance. Call before 10a.m. any da\. 948-9435.______________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Slcvcn Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 Farm FOR SALE-APPROX 9 acres of standing alfalfa hay, Clover­ dale area. 623-6236. Miscellaneous COOK'S CARPET CLEAN­ ING and Upholstery, serving Barry, Allegan and Kcni Coun­ ties. Reserve now for volume cleaning discounts. Call (616)795-9337. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, busi­ ness, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commcrical, home units, from S199. Lamps, lotions, accesso­ ries. Monthly payments low as SIS. Call today FREE Color Catalog. 1-SOO-228-6292. FOR SALE: Some Bunny to Love. Albino, angora, rabbit, 6 mos. old. Loveable, responsive pct, with fun you can spin, with cage and starter supply of food. Good house pct, minimal care needed, maximum love and cuddling required, $40. Call: 945-5415, after 6:00pm. ATTENDANT WANTED MORNINGS IN HASTINGS COIN LAUNDRY. EXCEL­ LENT PART TIME FOR RETIREE. REPLY TO AD4476 C/O HASTINGS REMINDER, PO BOX 188, HASTINGS, MI. 49058. HOME HEALTH AIDE needed for Barry Community Hospice care at home, ficxable hours. Must have certificate and home care experience. Salary based on experience. EOE. Contact Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Inc. al (616-965-1391).______________ MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK­ ER needed for Bany Communi­ ty Hospice care at home full time. BSW required, Salary based on experience. EOE. Contact Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Inc. at (616-965-1391).______________ OFFICE MANAGER Needed for Bany Community Hospice, full time. Experience working in health care setting preferred. Salary based on experience. EOE. Contact Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Inc. at (616-965-1391).______________ PART TIME COOK position. Apply in person, Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. Bany County Sheriff DcpL 1212 W. State Street._______________________ POSTAL JOBS Start $t 1.41/hr. For exam and applicatlon information call (219)769-6649, eat. MI168 8am-8pm 7 days. PROGRAM AID for mental health day treatment program, job responsibilities include assist' . rehabilitation, recre­ atin'-- skills and other duties rc'-u-d to program implementa­ tion. Experience in working with developmentally disabled and mentally ill persons helpful. Record keeping and date collec­ tion skills desired. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 W. Green St., Hastings, MI, 49058. No Phone Calls. E.O.E. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF IMO IS HAVING THEIR 10 YEAR REUNION ON AUGUST 11, 1990. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE. IF YOU KNOW OF THEIR WHEREABOUTS, PLEASE CONTACT DEB (CONVERSE) BAKER AT 517-852-0890. Pam Brown MacCreery, Dawn Dulyea Welch, Mindy Franklin Smith, Vicki VanAmcydcn Rowden, Kim Wallace, Dancne Adams, Pam Aldrich, John Babcock, Gordon Baker, Deborah Dames, Jerry Barton. Dan Bclson, Corey Billings, Charles Blackbum, Lindy Boop, Julie Burchett, Randy Carlson, LouAnn Clothier, Paul Clouse, Rodney Coffey, Roxanne Coffey, Danny Davis, Lisa Day, Kathy Duils, Jenny Ellis, Jeff Engle, John Fechner, Ray Gross, Mary Hawthorne, Greg Hcniscr, John Hubka, Rick Hultquist, Gail Keeler, Mike Kerstetter, Kathrine Kingsbury, Sue Kloeckner, Bob Lenz, Dave LeRoux, Brian Loughrin, Sue Mann, Steve Mathews, Ken McGhee, Bill McGinnis, Annctc McLaury, Kevin McMahon, Bryan Miller, Beth Millsop, Joni Miltsop Hartman, Tom Misak, Penny Mix, Todd Morris Bell, Tom Peake, Glen Pfulltnan, John Pierce, Jim Prucha, Brad Ritter, Bonnie Rogen, Dave Schafer, Tina Sloue, Chris Sonickson, John Stianes, Dave Stuart, Dee Swanson, Bernie WiHson, Tony Woodmansee, David Alan Wright, Mike Yarger. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE ON AUGUST 11, 1990. THE REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Barry County Community Menial Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, June 7,1990 at 8 ajn. in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. 1966 CENTURY TRAVEL TRAILER Cozy inside, ideal weekend retreat Has connec­ tions for water & electric. Electr­ ic water heater, gas stove, fridge & porta pot Sleeps 5. S800. 945-3202. LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR seats. Fits 18 models. Such a deal at $2820 plus tax and freight Clark lift of Western Michigan (616) 956-5030 or 1-800-589-2696, ask for parts dept. REGISTERED NURSE needed for Barry Community Hospice care at home, part time. Must have home care experi­ ence, current Michigan RN license, high motivation to work ___ ________ f ... _____ t ___ with terminally ill r patients, and JUNE 1,2,3 9a.m.-7p.m., South willingness to assume on cal). ’ Crooked Lake Drive, Delton, Salary based on experience. also two campers for sale. ’* EOE. Contact Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Inc. at (616-965-1391),______________ BUICK CENTURY 1986 light TAKING APPLICATIONS blue, luggage rack, spoke wheels, am/fm radio, lilt steer­ for housekeeper and desk clerk ing, S3200. Call 948-4407 from for the Parkview Motel. Apply at 8am io 3pm or 957-4062 after 429 N. Broadway, Hastings. 4pm. CLEANING PERSON Wanted for large retail store, offices, etc., Apply in writing to ... Barry County Lumber Co. P O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 (sarune Sale Ior Sale \utomoltve im rn £1. Czinder Realty, Inc. HASTINGS - A 19-year-old driver Hastings Police s?id Stephanie R. Howell, 24, was driving westbound on Woodlawn Avenue when she began to turn left onto Michigan Avenue and drove into the path of Griffen's east­ bound car. Howell, of 2070 E. State Road, Hast­ ings, was not injured in the accident She did receive a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Mailboxes destroyed near Guernsey Lake HOPE TWP. - Numerous mailboxes were destroyed last week near Guernsey Lake by vandals with clubs. Residents living on the lake and on Guernsey Lake Road heading west from lhe lake discovered lhe damage last Thursday morning, according to area police. One reuttere of lhe 7700 block of Guemey Lake Road awoke dore to 1 Hasting police, fire and ambulance rescue workers responded to an accident Friday afternoon that left one dead and one seriously Injured. Firemen used extraction to remove Richard Powel from his car (right) after the 4 pm. accident at Broadway and State Road. Powell died the following day. Virginia Powel (at left) was in serious condition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lansing man, 73, dies after crash in Hastings by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A 73-year-old Lansing motorist died Satur­ day after an accident Friday in Hastings. Richard Powell died at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was transported there from Pennock Hospital after the 4 p.m. accident at State Road and Broadway. Powell's 72-year-old wife, Virginia, re­ mains in fair condition at Butterworth. Hastings Police Sgt. Cliff Morse and Pa­ trolman George Winick said the accident oc­ curred as Richard Powell was driving east on West State Road. Police said Powell did not stop for the stop sign at North Broadway and drove into the intersection. Powell's 1986 Oldsmobile wu struck in lhe driver's door by a southbound pickup truck driven by Floyd B. Hewitt, 55, of 2345 Barber Road. The impact forced Powell's car across the roadway, where it struck a northbound car driven by Joyce Neeb, 54, of Clarksville. Police said all four were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident Hewitt was not injured in the accident Neeb sought her own treatment for minor injuries. Witnesses told police Powell's car failed to stop for the stop sign and pulled into the path of Hewitt's southbound pickup truck. The accident remains under investigation. Several motorists arrested in drunk driving incidents J-Ad Graphics News Service Several motorists driving on Barry County roads were arrested for drinking and driving offenses in the last week, according to area police agencies. A Newaygo woman was arrested Tuesday evening in Middleville after police warned her not to drive. Pamela L. Delore, 28, will be charged with second-offense drunken driving, said Michi­ gan State Police. She has a previous drunken driving conviction m 1989 in Hastings. Middleville Police were called at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 100 block of Water Street, where a car was reported against a tree. Middleville and Michigan State Police found Delore sitting inside the car against the tree. Trooper Ken Langford said she was un­ able to stand on her own, and they advised her not to drive. Minutes later State Police saw her 1981 Chevrolet on East Main Street near Whitneyville Road and pulled her over. She was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where she registered 21 percent on a chemi­ cal breath test. That figure is more than twice the legal limit in Michigan for drunken driv­ ing. •On Sunday, a motorist was arrested for drunken driving after running several vehicles off the road, according to police. Anthony R. Jackson, 23, was taken into custody after an off-duty police officer re­ ported a red pickup had run him off the road on M-37 near Upion Road. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Dar Leaf said he found the 1976 Chevy pick up shortly after midnight pulled partially off the road on southbound M-37. The truck was stopped, but the lights were on and the vehicle was running and in gear. Deputies awoke Jackson, administered sev­ eral sobriety tests and arrested him for drunken driving. At lhe Barry County Jail, he registered .14 percent on a chemical breath test and was lodged for drunken driving and driving with open intoxicants in his vehicle. Deputies said Jackson has previous convic­ tions for drinking and driving in 1984 in Hastings and 1987 in North Carolina. •A 17-year-old Delton driver who ran off the road last week was arrested for drunken driving. Gary E. Mazei, of 6955 Osborne Road, was driving westbound on Stevens Road when he ran into a ditch and struck a small tree May 23 at 9:15 p.m. A state conservation officer saw Mazei at­ tempting to back out of the ditch and called state police. Mazei said he had had six to seven been and was on his way to a friend's house when the accident took place. State police administered several sobriety tests and arrested Mazei. At the Barry County Jail, he registered .15 percent on a ehemif-^t breath test and was lodged for drunken driv­ ing. •A driver in a one-car accident May 19 has been charged with second-offense drunken driving. Eric S. Rowley, 29, of 5258 Chief Noon­ day Road, is facing charges after the 2 ajn. accident on Chief Noonday Road east of Briggs Road. Deputies said Rowley was driving west on Chief Noonday when his vehicle left the right shoulder of the road. Rowley pulled the vehicle back onto the road, lost control and spun off the left side of lhe roadway. The vehicle rolled onto its side and crashed into the side of a tree. Deputies said Rowley registered .18 per­ cent on a chemical breath test at the Barry County Jail after his arrest. Nurs^tg NR-0134. PMCf RfDUCED SS,000 • Algonquin Lake area. 3 bedroom home, tucked among the trees. Finished lower level, double the space, plus 2 cor garage. Coll Almo today 945-2211 or Century 21-Czinder at 945-3426. Qnluifc without a fire extinguisher aboard, speeding in a no-wake zone, operating without proof of registration and operat­ ing an unregistered boat. The majority of tickets were issued for operating without lifejackets or per­ sonal flotation devices. Driver still hospitalized after crash spokesman said. ■ ( <»mntunii\ \otu>\ > <»u Twenty-three citations were issued last weekend to boaters on Barry County lakes, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Marine Division. Deputies patrolling nine major lakes during the three-day Memorial Day weekend issued citations for operating ted at Pennock Hospital with internal injuries after the 4:30 p.m. accident. She was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday afternoon, a hospital The HASTINGS BANNEP - Ca I ■616 948-8051 Thank Marine police busy over holiday was seriously hurt Friday in a two-car accident on Woodlawn Avenue. Melissa B. Griffen, 19, of 609 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, was admit­ CLASSIFIEDS CARD OF THANKS Give, and it will be given to you; Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be pul into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Luke 6:38. We thank each of you that gave so abundantly this past year and especially these past days, in the passing of our loved one Lawrence Levi Chase. His Loving Wife Hildrcd Sons, Gordon & Jean David & Brenda Roger & Gayle Robert & Sandy Grand Children & Great Grand­ children Police Beat • HASTINGS • 1 Mile West of Town at Comer of M-37 & M-43 945-3426 OPtN Mon -Fri 8 O re» to B p.m. Gerontology Opportunities for Licensed Nurses in a skilled care unit! Full or pari time positions are available, 6AM-2PM. Full benefits at only 4 days per week! Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! Please contact u> t*xby at (616) 945-9564. TENDERCARE HASTINGS O 240 E. North Street Hastings. Ml 49058 I OppHiunn. I mpknrr tm. and heard vandals al work. He de■cribed lhe car they were in as a snallto medium-sized blue car. The resident said his nailbox was completely caved in aad appeared to be attack with a baseball bet Bany Couaty Sheriffs deputies said ■hey found blood on the box aad on the ■round aearby. Authorities believe the vandal nay have hurt himself while damaging the box. Cash, alcohol taken In burglary YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Bur­ glars stole $250 ia cash aad two wine coolers front a home last week, accotding to Bany County Sheriffs deputies. Authorities are ant sure bow the bur­ glar entered the home ia the 1900 block of Yankee Springs Road on May 23. Residents said the home had been locked, but no signs of forced entry wen found. The burglar searched every drawer and opened all the doors ia the bone, resi­ dents said. A stereo tpeaken also was moved during the burglary. Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott said lhe $250 was taken from a bedroom dresser aad the beverages were removed from the refrigerator. Bany County Jail escapee sought HASTINGS - Authorities arc search­ ing for a Bany County Jail tamale who wu released from custody to go to wort and did not return. Timothy M. Harrison, 28, formerly of 222 N. Washington St, wu last seen May 16. He wu released that morning and walked to work st the Bany County Courthouse. He did not return later that afternoon. Authorities said Hanriskm picked up his paycheck before leaving. Harrison wu sentenced in 1989 to serve one year in die Barry Coumy Jail for check forgery. He wu given work release aad ordered to have alcohol counseling. He wu scheduled to be reisasodta November. He is described u 5-fooc9-taches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He has a green eyes, brown hair aad a medium build. Authorities said be hu several tattoos, including aa eagle on bis right forearm, "Carta" on his right upper arm aad a crore aad bean on his left ”ppcr ana. Motorist nabbed for fleeing police HASTINGS - A motorist who puicked ud fled when he saw a police car following him hu been anested Lee C. Hallifax. 21, wu charged Tuesday with fleeing and eluding police and violating Na restricted license. Both are misdemeanor offerees. Hastings Police Patrolman Tom Pennock said he wu on patrol Monday at 4:30 am when he fell in behind a 197$ Chevette on Market Street near Green Street The Chevette picked up speed and at­ tempted to lore police acroaa several blocks before the driver pulled into a driveway in the 600 block of West Bond Snnet and fled on foot After police called a wrecker to low foe abandoned car, Hallifu appeared and said he fled because be had been drivi^ ia violatioa of Na restricted license. He wu anesttd Tuesday on the two dtasges. Since May IM7, police said Hallifax hu u least 10 previous citations for tnflsc offeues singing Lum speeding aad cattieu driving eo driving witbouta license, without insurance and with a false license plate. Motorcyclist hurt In fall ORANGEVILLE - A 17-year-old motorcyclist wu injured last week when he fell off his bike. Andrew M. Berg, of 5100 Lindsey Road, wu taken to Pennock Hospital by his family for treatment after the May 21 accident Barry County Sheriffs Deputies Tim Rowse and Dar Leaf said Berg was rid­ ing north on Lindsey Road near his home when he lost control, fell over and slid across the road. The motorcycle left the road, contin­ ued sliding and struck a tree along the read. (Compiled by J-Ad Graphics News Service) High-speed car chase ends In drunken driving arrest J-Ad Graphics News Service An Orangeville motorist who led police on a 100 mph car chase was arrested Friday for drunken driving. Jim Orlando Baker, 19, also wu charged with fleeing and eluding police. Both are misdemeanor offenses. Barry County Sheriff's deputies Tim Rowse and Dar Leaf said they were on patrol at 1:30 a.m. when they clocked Baker's car driving 71 mph on southbound M-37 near Shaw Lake Road. Authorities pursued lhe black 1983 Ford Taurus as it accelerated to 105 mph, deputies said. Deputies radioed ahead to Hastings for a blockade and followed for two miles before breaking off the chase because of the danger to other traffic. The Ford Taurus passed a semi truck on a hill in a no-passing zone and deputies lost sight of the vehicle. Deputies then passed the truck in a legal passing zone and followed the driver until be pulled over. Baker, of 6750 Marsh Road, told deputies he did not know they were behind him and at­ tempting to pull him over. Baker then added he did not stop because he had too many pre­ vious tickets. Deputies administered several sobriety tests ■ad administered a preliminary breathalyzer test He registered .23 percent - more than twice the state legal limit for drinking and chiving - and was arrested for drunken driv­ ing and fleeing and eluding police. Two passengers in his car were taken home because they also were above the legal alco­ hol limit, deputies said. At the Barry County Jail, Baker refused to take a preliminary breathalyzer test. A search warrant was issued by lhe Barry County Prosecutor's office, and Baker was taken to Pennock Hospital, and a blood sample was taken for laboratory analysis. Baker also received citations for speeding, for being a minor transporting open alcohol and for driving without a safety belt In March, Baker was convicted of disturb­ ing the peace in an October 1989 incident in Orangeville. He was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail and pay $794 in fines, court costs and restitution. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/517/HastingsBanner_1990-06-07.pdf 7582a5e8ca4f93171ff0e682b89c843a PDF Text Text News Briefs Legislative Coffee set for Monday Hastings Class of ’90 graduates Area school board hopefuls speak out Wolpe discusses priorities, deficit See Story, Page 3 See Stories Inside See Story, Rage 2 Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 ra The Legislative Coffee has been set for Monday. June 11. al the County Seat at 8 a.m. Slate Representative Bob Bender will be present to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend. There will be no Legislative Coffee during the months of July and August. It will resume in September. Hastings Woodland Eagloa carnival planned VOLUME 135. NO. >1 9L& Banner THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1990 . The Woodtoad Eagles second aaauui carnival will take place from 10 w to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jane 16, at toe Ornate Memorial Park in Wootfland. Proceeds from the fimd-rataiag event will go to the Rooted MrDonald House in Grand Rapids. Rooted McDonald will mnke an pearance at the Classic Park, front 2 to 3 p.m. June 16. ■ Millage hike on Hastings ballot again Honors ovant ant at middlo achool The Heaira* MJddte Sdraoi brasn assembly is scheduled for 7 p-m. Hmsdsy at the Central School Auditorium. The public is invited to attnd. Hughes named to court panel FormerBany County Prosecutor Judy Hughes has been appointed to the Com* misaiou on the Courts for toe 21rt Candidates for four-year seats on the Hastings Board of Education who appeared at the forum were (from left) Ken Hawblitz, Larry Haywood, Mike McPhiliips and Bob Casey. joint Irghlativc resotatteo April 5 and to cnerged wna oevetopmg a compnnealive bfoeprim for ■ more effrathra judiewy." THe rarakrara rate foe rate of the coum “ra eerWtti rad beraoraen of radii order'hra grave our coum to respond wfffcteraly rad effectively.” Hughes. s Haraegs rraidaa. wra Bury County Praracraor Mail IMS. when she decided Io seek ctedfoa Io a sea oo the Thad Diteria Coan of Ap­ peals, which coven 62 ooratiea. Alter she lost die dectioa, she joiaed foe laate Crash tew firm at Ciiaalig , McClorey, Davie A Acte). Aho named k> foe 21-rarafoer ooramiassoa wra Slur T—rar lai Wrfoora. who regreaeras ail at lany. Irate aad Mosncalm counties rad gene of Kalamazoo County. at Hastings Middle School. Candidates for the two-year seat on the board are (from left) Bob Byington, Jennifer Haire, Steve Lewis and Ron Rose. The Ionia County chapter of toe American Red Cross wiB have a blood bank from noon to 5:43 p.m. at the Cen­ tral United Method* Church in Lake Odessa Monday. The goal for the drive ia HM) pints, and the slogan is “Give someone a chance, give blood.’* Forum draws eight school board candidates and about 40 people by David T. Young Kiwanis sots travel series Garden Club marking week The Thomappte Garden Chib is obser­ ving Gardea Week June 3-9 by beautify­ ing public buildings and perks in honor of a deceased member. Chib members last week had a wooden bench they purchased in memory of Ruth Seibert installed in front of City Hall. They also planted a dogwood tree aad tulips there in her memory. A plaque soon will be placed at City Hall site, denoting the manorial gift. Other sites where plantings of flowers and plants have taken place include Fish Hatchery Park, Chariton Park and the Hastings Public Library. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 13 . Hastings Area School District voters will have a second chance to approve a two-year. 1.38-mill increase. The proposal was voted down 1.853 to 1,245 in a special election March 26, but at the same time a renewal was approved by about the same margin.. The millage, if approved, would be used for textbook replacements, updating and replacing equipment and building maintenance. “If that (the request for additional millage) fails, we will have to take care of things and we may have to cut into instructional programs,” Superintendent Carl Schoessel said before the March 26 election. “We can’t let roofs leak forever.” The Hastings School Board, at Monday’s meeting, awarded a contract to a Wyoming firm to repair some of the trouble spots on the roofs of the high school and middle school. Schoessel said that the money for the contracted repairs came from money that was already in the budget. However, he added. “Those are only a few sections of the roof that are being repaired; there are lots and lots of other repairs and maintenance work that are needed.” He noted that there are more roofing repairs to be made, concrete work such as curbing and sidewalk repairs, as well as painting supplies and other construction and maintenance materials. Schoessel would like to encourage voters to attend a tour of the schools beginning in room 105 of Central Elementary School at 7 p.m. today. The tour is to show area residents why the schools arc asking for the increased millage. Two other school lours have been scheduled for area residents during the past two weeks, but nobody has shown up for them. Schoessel said that when the Hastings Rotarians and Kiwanians took the same lour, they said they were able to see and understand the need for the millage increase. Schoessel said that after the defeat of the proposal during the last election, school officials and members of the millage steecring committee reported hearing continuously that people were upset with increases in their property assessments and didn't want to pay more. The superintendent has pointed out that when assessments increase, the schools get more sup­ port with local dollars, but the stale reduces its help proportionately. Therefore, the schools ultimately do not receive any more money with the hikes in property assessments than if they were not increased at all. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. io 8 p.m. Monday at Pleasantview Elementary school and Blood bank sot at Lake Odessa Plans have been finalized for the 42nd year of the Hastings Kiwanis Travel and Adventure series. “Discover Wyoming,'’ will be the program that will kick off the 1990-91 season Sept. 21 and “New Troland Outdoor Adventure*’ will conclude toe series March 22. Other programs will be “The People of Holland Oct. 26. The Canwiian Rockies’* Nov. 16, “Alaska’s Inside Passage” Jan. 18 and “Venezuela'* Feb. 5. The travelogues will be shown at 7 p.m. on these dales al the Central School Auditorium. Tickets for the entire sixpart series are $12 for adults and $3 for students. Prices are $3 at the door. PRICE 25* Editor Eight of nine candidates for three seats on the Hastings Board of Education appeared at a public forum to discuss issues Tuesday night. Kenneth Kensington was unable to attend the event because of a prior commitment, b»t four hopefuls for a two-year seat and : four others for two four-year posts were on hand. The four seeking the two-year seat were Robert Byington, Jennifer Haire, Stephen Lewis and Ray Rose. Candidates for the four-year position were incumbent Larry Haywood, Kenneth Hawblitz, Michael McPhiliips and Robert Casey. About 40 people, most of them teachers, were in the audience at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Each of the candidates was asked four prepared questions and each was asked to respond to seven in writing. Several questions from the audience also were fielded. All but two of the hopefuls who appeared said they supported the June 11 request for an additional 1.38 mills. The other two did not state their positions on that issue. The first oral question asked for each candidate's reason for running and for qualifications. Hawblitz said he wants to be a school board member because “I have a genuine concern for the state of nation and local area." He said he would bring a hightechnology background in which he had to develop analytical skills. Haywood said. "I'm not sure my reasons (for running) have changed (since first being elected eight years ago). I'm concerned about our children's educational opportunities. One of the strengths he said he would bring would be continuity on the board. "I'm a resident, a taxpayer concerned with the quality and cost of education," said McRiillips. As an attorney, he said he sees many young people who haven't taken advantage of educational opportunities. Casey, a former teacher in the school system, said, "I have a sincere, deep interest and commitment to the young people of the community." He said one important strength he has is experience with curriculum. Byington, also an attorney, said his experience with legal boards is similar to challenges that school boards now face. Haire called herself "a very child-oriented person. I devote many volunteer hours to the school system." She said she feels the board has done a fine job tn recent years and she would like to continue the work. Lewis said, "I've been in business for the last 40 years," and he noted his wife, now deceased, was a teacher in the local schools for 17 years. "I've had background to make judgments that maybe some others couldn’t," he said. "And I would have the time (to commit to the board) because I'm retired." Rose said he is running because of "a concern to continue to have a good school system." He said his past commitment is a strength. He has been involved with the Hastings Athletic Boosters, the Enrichment Foundation and has coached soccer and football for the YMCA. A two-part question asked what the candidates would try to do about the state educational funding system and how they feel about a request for a 1.38-mill increase on Monday's ballot. Byington noted that state funding in real dollars has '’ecreased over the years, putting more pressure on local funding. He said he doesn't see the state or federal government improving their support, so that leaves only local sources. About the millage, he said, "I think it's a tragedy that the board finds itself in a position in which it is necessary to ask for a millage increase again." He would not say whether he supports the millage request. Haire said the board will have to explore other funding avenues and study the budget to see if there is a place where cuts can be made. She said she supports the millage. "1 don't enjoy paying more taxes, but we have to face facts (with textbook replacements and building repairs)." Lewis agreed that the state should absorb more of the financial burden for education, but when asked his position on the millage, he said, "I don't think that I should answer, other than what I’ve already said." Rose said the first priority is to "get the State of Michigan with the program." He particularly was critical of the inequities of per-pupil spending for individual districts. "The only choice is to constantly request millages," he said. "I'm not sure there's a lot left in the budget that can be cut." He said he supports the millage because textbooks being used are 20 to 30 years old and "something must be done (repairs) with the buildings." Casey said that with declining federal and state support there is no alternative to local millages. About the request June 11, he said, "I sincerely hope we meet with success. Hastings has an enormous amount of money tied up in buildings that have to be protected." McPhiliips said reform of the state system of funding is needed. "I’m not a fan of the millage system," he said. “We never know from year to year what we're going to have " Haywood said. "State funding only leaves See FORUM, Page 13 Guest librarians help celebrate anniversary Andrew Johnson, corporate official at Hastings Manufacturing, was one of the guest librarians at the Hastings Public Library this week in celebration of the library's 25lh anniversary in its own building. Here, Johnson checks in books while Library Director Barbara Schondelmayer handles a telephone call. Free library cards for non-residenis, no fines on overdue books and free helium balloons are part of the occasion, which concludes June 9. Three local residents arrested after robbery in Grand Rapids J-Ad Graphics News Service and The Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS - A Hastings man sus­ pected in at least four bank robberies re­ mained hospitalized Wednesday after an un­ dercover police officer on Monday shot and wounded him in a scuffle near a downtown Grand Rapids bank. Police later arrested two additional Hast­ ings residents in connection with as many as six bank robberies in Kent County. Gerald Shananaquet, 18, was in fair condi­ tion Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital fol­ lowing the Monday afternoon shooting near a branch office of National Bank of Detroit. Shananaquet's brother, Larry J. Shanana­ quet witnessed the shooting from the pair's car and fled. He was arrested late Monday when he came to Butterworth to visit his brother. S«« ROBBERY, Page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 Wolpe says deficit, spending priorities critical for future by David T. Young Editor The U.S. must reorder its priorities and tackle the budget deficit problem or the consequences will be serious. Congressman Howard Wolpe told a Hastings audience Friday. Wolpe, a Democrat who represents the southern half of Barry County in the Third Congressional District, talked about the national challenges in the monthly First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. While noting the recent democratization developments in Eastern Europe, he said "If there is to be a peace dividend, we'll have to fight for it, or it will be eaten up by people interested in preserving the status quo." The congressman outlined two challenges. One, he said, is the reduction of a deficit that is far greater than earlier believed. The other is the struggle over spending priorities. Wolpe said the federal Office of Management and Budget reported in January that the deficit stood at about $100 billion for the current fiscal year. He said that a budget reduction of $35 billion would be needed to meet the requirements of the Gramm-Rudman law. However, the deficit now is estimated at between $123 billion and $159 billion, the difference between figures given by the OMB and the Congressional Budget Office. With those two amounts, Graham-Rudman would require a budget reduction of between S59 billion or $95 billion, depending on which figure is used. Wolpe said the highest budget reduction achieved in one year has been $25 billion and last year it was only $2 billion. "If we don’t make the targets, the GrammRudman law is triggered and automatic reductions become operative," Wolpe said. The automatic reductions for a $50 billion sequester would mean an 18 percent cut in all domestic programs and it would be 38 percent if the deficit is at $100 billion. "Economists say that we cannot afford a reduction of more than one percent or we'll have a recession," the congressman said. Wolpe said that as long as there is a deficit. it adds to the cost of capital because the shortfall must be financed. "It's choking the chances of sustained economic growth," he said. "Greater pressure citizens in the last decade has decreased, state and local tax burdens have increased. "When the federal government walked away from its responsibilities, someone had to pick up the tab," he said. When asked how he felt about giving the Soviet Union "most favored nation" trade status, he said he had mixed emotions. on capital marketsleads to increased interest rates. This is the nature of the economic straight-jacket that we face." One of the biggest additions to the problem is the costs of the bailout for failed Savings and Loans. “It galls me that we have to spend federal He said he didn't necessarily oppose it, but he could not understand the same status being granted recently to China, which has shown no evidence of democratization and was considered repressive in putting down student revolts in the summer of 1989. "The Soviet Union case is trickier," Wolpe said. "On one hand I believe we should take a strong position to allow the independence of the Baltic states to continue. I want to see the Soviet Union negotiate with the leaders of the Baltic states." On the other hand, he said, "I also want to see (Soviet leader) Mikhail Gorbachev succeed, he may represent the best hope for these states." About the notion of forgiving debts from other nations, he said, "There's an awful lot of foreign aid that's been wasted and gone to guarantees when you know about the fraud, mismanagement and abuse in Texas and the Southwest," Wolpe said, "and when Michigan S & L's have been acting honorably.” The congressman said he voted against the bailout measure because he wanted the Southwest states, where the problem occurred, to absorb a greater share of the burden. The bailout cost, he said, at first was estimated at $156 billion, now the figure has ballooned to about $300 billion. The FBI has asked for 400 agents to go after the white­ collar criminals, but the request has been rejected and 28,000 univestigated referrals have been made to the Justice Department. Aside from the deficit, another huge problem the U.S. has now is a matter of priorities. "Because of years of neglect," he said, we've been undermining our economic future." He noted the infrastructure, including bridges and highways, are crumbling; 23 million Americans are functionally illiterate; the educational system is in trouble; there is a health crisis, with 37 million people without health care; and a high infant mortality rate, not to mention environmental problems. "We've focused too much on the defense department, not enough on commercial research," he said. But the good news, he said, is what has happened in Eastern Europe, which could pay a "peace dividend'* to the U.S. with a lessened need for military spending. "We can shift our resources away from the Pentagon to meet our needs at home," Wolpe PERSPECTIVES Should Schools Pay The Price of Prison? K. so h might not work. But let me loss out the idea anyway, O so wiser heads than mine can make something of it. Here it Delton Museum open Sundays is: Bill local school districts for the coati of keeping convicts in Delton's Bernard Museum, priston. which features historical arti­ How's that again? Let me explain. There's growing evidence of a connection bet­ ween tailoring education and increasing crime rates. More than 50 percent of inmates in stale prisons have less than a 11 th grade educa­ tion. In some stale prisons, as much as 70 percent of the popula­ tion* is said lobe illiterate. Illiteracy, in fact, may be the strongest, common denominator among prisoners - more than race, family background, or economic status. is their business. to go one-on-one with a child. You may even need to invent new techniques - interactive video, roie-ptoyin? games, and so forth io reach recakkraM kids. All of which takes money. Money for schools is scarce. As local communities face in­ creased taxes for other services - in pan because of cuts in federal and state fends that once helped meet the expenses of mandated programs - schools budgets and school building programs are in jeopardy. This is not the baby boom of the 1950s. when many local communities were voting for and building a new school every year. This is the aging boom. In many com­ munities. the proponion of voters with school-age children stands well below the majority. True, many of those voters know the value ofcducation and still support public schools. But how do you reach those who resent their tax dollars going to something they no longer think relevant? Very simply: You bring it back to their pocketbooks. How? Well, it costs, on average, $16,987 a year Io keep an in­ mate in a federal pcmteMiary. Some states annually spend more money housing prisoners than it would cost to send them to an ivy­ league university. So suppose, at the prison gate, you find out what schools the newcomers attended - and send the bill back to the communities? Lock al the benefits. For the first time, cornmv . would have a real, bottom-line reason to care whether they : j good schools. They'd also have a goal - literacy - again a vhich to measure effectiveness. Does an $850,000 increase in your town's budget seem like a kx? That's the cost of keeping 10 prisoners incarcerated for five years. Has your town ever produced 10 prisoners? Then perhaps - just facts from the Southwest Barry County area, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday in June. During the months of July and August, the museum, lo­ cated on Delton Road, ofTM43, is open daily during those same hours. For more information about the museum, see the feature stray on page 26 of the Summer Fun <& Sun in Barry County. corrupt governments and repressive regimes." He said aid to Zaire is a classic example. Wolpe said when the U.S. supports a Congressman Howard Wolpe discussed the deficit and the struggle over spending priorities in the Brown Bag Lunch and team program Friday at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. said. "Almost half of the defense budget has gone to the defense of Europe against communist invasion." He said the U.S. has spent too much already in that area, he said NATO was spending less than the United States. Yet another problem has been the trade imbalance, which Wolpe said has been the result of the fact that "We've been lousy negotiators, we haven't insisted on fair trade." The congressman said essentially there are two mammoth challenges, bringing down the size of the deficit steadily but certainly and reordering national priorities. American people in the political process. "I'm keenly aware that Americans have come to feel powerless," he said, noting that fewer people vote, protest or read newspapers. "Feeling powerless, they become powerless, "I hope we can become inspired by what’s happening around the world, with people taking risks against tyrannical governments. In an open government and society like the United States, that shouldn't be difficult" Wolpe called for "re-engaging ourselves to our own political system to get our country and economy healthy again." During a question-and-answer period, the "We can begin to make a difference," he said. For example, he said, ending production for just one defense system could save more than $43 billion over the next five years. If half that amount was applied to reduction of thedeficit, the other half could fund Head Stan child care, road resurfacing, nutrition assistance, new housing units and student grants for five years. "But there is a lot of vested interest in keeping these (defense) programs going," Wolpe said. He said one economic analyst has maintained that the deficit could be reduced systematically by one half over 10 years without diminishing national security. One other problem Wolpe said he sees is the rising lack of involvement of the congressman was asked why the government should foot the bill for Medicare payments to hospitals. "The health care system is being squeezed by military increases and the deficit, like just Ten years out. such a decision could cost local taxpapers $16,987 a year - plus inflation. Such a threat might well concentrale the mind. It might make taxpayers realize that investing heavily in a single at-risk kid - maybe even as much as $16,000 a year - could tum out to be an extraordinary bargain. Unworkable? No doubt. Literacy is not the only causal factor in criminality. Communities with high proportions of disadvantaged youths would quxkly be billed into oblivion. Kids might even lake to black-mailing the system: "Gel off my case, or I’ll refuse to leant to read and cost you a fortune!" Even so. there's a lesson in all this. Local communities simply must make the connection between miserly school programs and soar­ ing prison populations. Some citizens have already learned, the hard way. that money saved on low taxes soon gels spent installing home security systems and replacing stolen or stereos. Maybe the lesson should be more pointed. Maybe communities too Mingy to address the problem at its root ought to pay for it when it finally flowers. Reprinted by permission from ChrtMian Science Month* ©1990 Christian Science Publishing Society All rights reserved Paid for by an Interested Citizen 1760 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 The above article offers a good reason why support of our schools is a sound investment. VOTE YES Monday. June 11. 1990 for all our futures. about everything else," he said. Wolpe assisted Pennock Hospital in Hastings in changing the way Medicare reimbursements are made to smaller hospitals, but he said, "Others are closing down because of reductions in reimbursements." When asked about spending for highways, Wolpe noted that the burden increasingly is falling on the states. "What you're hearing from the (Bush) administration is 'watch my lips, raise your taxes."’ He said that while the federal tax burden on KIDS PAYOFF “Storewide Savings FATHER’S DAY SALE The more kids you have the better your savings will be. DISCOUNT CHART ....... 5% Savings 10% Savings 15% Savings 20% Savings thewh perhaps - you should be billed? Under this proposal, any school that promotes such students from, say. third to fourth grade - knowing full well they can't read at grade level - is riding for a fall. changed." Wolpe has served in Congress since first being elected in 1978. He is seeking his seventh term and is opposed by Republican Brad Haskins, a lawyer from Ceresco. The First Friday Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. The next session, July 6 at 12:05 p.m., will feature Amy Coha of the Ann Arbor Domestic Violence Project, which is developing a coordinated approach with police agencies to the response io domestic violence incidents. Eberhard union accepts new three-year contract As it now stands, schools have little incentive to do more than crank the marginal, at-risk kids through the systems as fast as possible. repressive regime, it lets the people of that country see America as an adversary rather than a friend. He pointed out, however, that some of the foreign aid money is spent here and that some is spent in the best interests of the country. Wolpe said foreign capital now is helping finance the U.S. deficit. "Years ago we were the largest creditor nation in the world," he said. "Now we’re the largest debtor nation." He said foreign interests now control 7 percent of American assets and 17 percent of American financial institutions. He said, "That means we're losing control of our economic destiny, and that’s got to be 2 3 oRuottE25% Savings Now through June 17 Save at the store that Dad's prefer. Vkii(ippMrts ■arkethg director The Viking Corporation of Hastings ha* announced the appointment of Kevin Ortyl as director of marketing. of fire sprinkler equipment for industrial, commercial and residential applications mSenurttonally. Ortyl was formerly the director of marketing for Pot­ ter Electric Signal Company of St. Louis, Mo., and prior to thal was employed for several He to a 1976 graduate of St. Louis University and was a member of the board of direc­ ton of the National Fire Sprinkler Association, past chairman of the NFSA Manufacturer and Supplier Council, past chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Associations Manufacturer and Supplier Council, and a member of Sales and Marketing Executives International. Kevin and his wife, Patti, ’ ‘ will and daughter, Sarah, reside in Grand Rapids. fwirftri CMtestexteaM The deadline for submitting posters for the first annual Hastings Sununerfest Poster Contest has been extended. Anyone still wishing to enter should send their entries as soon as possible to the Hastings Chamber of Com­ merce office, P.O. Box 236, 118 E. Court St., Hastings 49058 The contest is open to all age?, and there are no theme restrictions. The poster must be on 11 x 14 standard poster board, in color, and have name, address and phone number on the back. The winner will be notified by mail, and will be presented with a $100 cash prize during Summerfest Saturday, Aug. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 has accepted a new three-year contract with the Eberhard Company. The agreement follows a period of uncertainty in which the grocery's employees were working under the terms of the old pact, which expired April 30. Also during that period, the union rejected the company's first contract offer. Meanwhile the Eberhard food store in Hastings, located near the comer of Broadway and State Street, is expected to be vacated while the operation moves to a new store in a strip mall now under construction on West State Street The company's second contract offer was received May 22 almost immediately after the union did not ratify the first The vote on the second pact was 99 to 85 for the 17 stores affected. Local 951 members voted on three different contracts, but the proposals were the same. In the Hastings and Lansing area stores, the vote was 18 to 14, In Grand Rapids and Muskegon it was 71 to 67 and in Plainwell the count was 10 to 4. Union officials said the second offer differed from the first in three significant areas. One was a compromise on cuts in vacation time. The newest proposal provides that senior union members are eligible for four weeks of vacation. The second difference was that full-time employees now will be protected from working Sundays for straight time wages only. The third was an increase of rale of pay for employees on the lowest end of the scale to insure that all Eberhard workers will receive wages higher than the newly mandated minimum wage. Also included in the agreement are provisions to reopen bargaining for consideration of additional wage increases in August 1991 and 1992. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 President Robert Potter said, "We are pleased that a compromise recognizing both the need of the members and tenuous financial condition of the Eberhard Company has been reached." The brief period of labor uncertainty, however, had no effect on Eberhard's plans to move into the new strip mall, according to Rich Beishuizen, president of the Grand Rapids-based food store chain. He said Eberhard was committed to moving to its new location and before the new contract was ratified, the lease had been signed. Motorist killed in auto accident J-Ad Graphics News Service Services were held Monday for a 24-yearold Hastings man who died Friday in a rollover car accident Anthony J. Straley was pronounced dead at the scene of the 6:38 pan. accidenL Witnesses said Straley, of 341 W. Mill St, was driving east on Yeckley Road when he lost control of his car. He crossed the road, left the north edge of the roadway and rolled over his 1980 Pinto onto its roof. Hastings Ambulance and Hastings firefighten were dispatched to the scene with ex­ traction equipment to remove Straley from the car, but paramedics found no life signs when they arrived minutes after witnesses re­ ported the aeddent Barry County Deputy Sheriffs Jay Olejniczak and Mamie Mills said Straley was no: wearing a seatbelt at the time. Authori­ ties believe alcohol was a factor, and the in­ cident remains under investigation. A graduate of Hastings High School, Straley was employed at Alloy-Tek in Grandville. He was a member of the Hastings Eagles Lodge and Aerospace Workers Union. Straley is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Ashley and Samantha Megan Straley; par­ ents, Thomas and Mary Jane Straley of Hast­ ings; a sister, Deborah Hurless of Hastings; and a half-brother, Tom Wibom of Eaton Rapsds. Straley also is survived by maternal Anthony J. Straley grandmother, Vai Bauchman of Hastings; pa­ ternal grandmother, Thelma Straley of Hast­ ings; and paternal grandfather, James Straley of Brandenfon, Fla. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hast­ ings. School board accepts roof repairs The roofs at Hastings High School and the middle school will be repaired this summer. The Hastings Board of Education accepted a bid for the repair work at Monday night's meeting Arrow Roofing and Supply from Wyoming was granted the contract for the work after submitting the lowest bid of $162,218. Three other companies had also bid on the job: Great Lakes Systems of Jenison bid $190,000, Bornor Restoration of Lansing bid 166,691 and CE1 Mid-West of Brighton bid 188,000. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the school had budgeted $167,000 for the repairs. Arrow's bid was accepted because it was the lowest and because its officials said they may be able to do the work for as little as $140,000. The schools now plan to have the roof repaired at the high school over the lecture hall, library, gym and one of the hallways. The east wing of the middle school is also scheduled for repairs. The board also held a public hearing on the $12 million budget and financial plan for the 1990-91 school year. REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper cmi948-8051 for Advertising Assistance �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 — Page 3 Hastings student achievements recognized at honors assembly Hastings High School students were recognized for participation in activities and programs and academic and athletic achieve­ ment at the annual honors assembly Thursday. The awards were presented by staff members and special guests. The high school band and choir provided musical selections appropriate for the occasion. Following is a list of students and the awards they received: Presidential Academic Fitness Awards — Rosemary Anger. Kimberly Belanger. Jen­ nifer Chase. Lori Courtney. Tim Cruttenden, Brandon Dawe. Tia deGoa. Raymond Duimstra, Eric Endsley. Geoff Gibson. Heather Haas. Lisa Kelley. Bret Laubaugh. Dana Markley. Tony Miller and Nicole Shay. Congressional Youth Leadership Award — Tia deGoa. Department Awards Outstanding Business Student — Shawna Dell. Accounting Awards — Tracy Brighton. Deb Emswiler and Carrie McCandlish. All A's In English — Kim Belanger. Eric Endsley, Deb Grebcnok. Tony Miller and An­ na Solmes. French III Award — Bevin Dunn. Outstanding Vocational-Technical Depart­ ment Students — Chad Eaton. Eric Endsley. Lisa Endsley, Tony Miller. Warren Ulrich and Ed Zurface. Service Award — Tiffany Hewitt. Outstanding Math Student — Eric Endsley. Outstanding Science Student (Vic Camp Award) — Eric Endsley. Outstanding Social Studies Student — Rebecca Hawkins. Social Studies Major Certificates — Kerry Begg, Melissa Belson. Wendy Bennett. Jen­ nifer Chase. Trudy Cole. Charla Dunn. Goeff Gibson. Todd Harr. Rebecca Hawkins. Jackiyn Longstreet, Joe Madia. Shanna O'Keefe. Kathy Rinc. Mara Seuss and Nicole Shay. History Major Certificates — Rose Anger. Lori Courtney. Brian Gibson, Deb Grebenok. Rebecca Hawkins and Katy Peterson. Yearbook Award — Rebecca Hawkins. Activities Awards U of M Alumni Award — Shawna Dell and Tom DeVault. U of M Regents Alumni Scholarship — Eric Endsley and Tony Miller. Boys. Girls State — Tim Atkinson. Brian Morton and Jennifer Schimmel. Student Council Awards — Katy Peterson. Tom DeVault and Geoff Gibson. Hugh O’Brien award — Chris Solmes. Foreign Exchange Award — Emma Astrom. The senior class of Hastings High School stand for the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. George "Buzz" Youngs Award — Jamie Murphy and Katy Peterson. • Perfect Attendance Awards — Daniel Bell. Brandon Dawe, Eric Endsley, Shannon Leslie, Scott McKeever and Andrew Woodliff. Academic Letter Awards — (first-year sophomores) Matthew Anton, Joanne Barch, Jill Brighton. Marinda Cronk. Deb Emswiler. Tamara Griffin, Matthew Haywood. Marci Jones. Patrick Kelly, Jennifer Maichele, Matt Schaeffer. James Toburen, Trent Weller. Tera Willard, Rebecca Wolff, (first-year juniors) Phoebe Williams, (first-year seniors) Jennifer Chase. Brandon Dawe, Rebecca Hawkins, Leisha Hull. Nikki Spaulding, (second-year juniors) Tom Dawson. Geri Eye, Gabriel Griffin. Carrie McCandlish. Brian Tobias, Kelly Vandenburg. Nicholas Williams, Chase Youngs, (second-year seniors) Rosemary Anger, Melinda James. Michaelleen Snyder (third-year seniors) Kimberly Belanger. Tracy Brighton. Lori Courtney, Tia deGoa. Raymond Duimstra. Bevin Dunn, Eric Endsley, Deb Grebenok. Tony Miller, Katy Peterson. Nicole Shay and Anna Solmes. Congressional Medal of Merit — Tony Miller. I Dare You Leadership Award — Jenna Merritt and Lee Ossenheimer. Twin Valley Conference All-Academic Team — Eric Endsley and Tony Miller. Local Scholarship Awards Hastings Jaycecs Scholarship — Debbie Grebenok. Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship — Rebecca Hawkins. Robert S. Casey Scholarship — Rose Anger. Dr. and Mrs. Caldwell Scholarship — Malt Slocum. Lewis F. Hine Memorial Scholarship — Trudy Cole. Helen Mott Memorial Scholarships — Tarnmi Davis, Barry Gibson. Geoff Gibson. Tif­ fany Hewitt, Melinda James and Nicole Shay. Hastings Moose Lodge Scholarship — Bret Laubaugh. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Scholarship — Shawna Dell. L. H. Lamb Scholarship — Tracy Brighton, Scott McKeever and Jamie Murphy. Willard Curtiss Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — Melinda James. Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — Tom Vos. Hastings Rotary Club Scholarship — Tony Miller. Paulson Trust Scholarships — (Liberal Arts) Lori Courtney, (Professions) Kim Balangcr, Eric Endsley and (Trades) Ed Zurface. Travel Club Educational Scholarship — Jason Abendroth. Girrbach Memorial Scholarship — Katy Peterson. HEA Scholarships — Tracy Brighton and Lisa Kelley. H.E.S.P.A. Scholarship - Jennifer Chase. Hastings Manufacturing Scholarships — John Heikka, Jeff Krul. Bret Laubaugh. Deb Sensiba. Viola Pufpaff Memorial Scholarship — Melissa Belson. Barbara Rietkerk Memorial Scholarship — Jason Watson. U.A.W. Scholarship (Local 138) Melissa Belson, Brian Gibson. Howard and Leona VanDeiic Scholarships — Dan Bell. Heather Haas, Jenifer Schimmel. Nikki Spaulding. High Honors (top 10 of the graduating class) — Kimberly Belanger. Tracy Brighton, Lori Courtney, Raymond Duimstra. Bevin Dunn. Eric Endsley, Melinda James, Tony Miller, Katy Peterson and Anna Solmes. Honors (G.P.A. over 3.25) — Jeff Baxter. Daniel Bell. Melissa Belson, Jennifer Chase, Jill Clark, Melissa Coon. Tim Cruttenden, Tammi Davis, Brandon Dawe, Tia deGoa, Shawna Dell. Geoff Gibson. Deb Grebenok, Heather Haas, Rebecca Hawkins. Lori Hub­ bell, Leisha Hull, Lisa Kelley, Bret Laubaugh, Joe Marfia, Dana Markley. Brian Morton, Rodney Selleck, Deb Sensiba. Nicole Shay. Michaelleen Snyder. Nikki Spaulding and Valerie Yesh. Senior Academic Honors Jason Abendroth — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Rosemary Anger — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Medallion Scholar­ ship from Western Michigan University. Tim Atkinson — Athletic scholarship from Olivet Nazarene University. Kimberly Belanger — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Tracy Brighton — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship from Central Michigan University. Jennifer Chase — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Daryl Cheeseman — State of michigan competitive Scholarship. Trudy Cole — Music Scholarship from Olivet College. Lori Courtney — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Timothy Cruttenden— State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship from Valparaiso University. Tammi Davis — Stale of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Brandon Dawe — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Hastings High School has 114th commencement A total of 210 young men and women became alumni of Hastings High School Fri­ day during the 114th commencement excercises. Senior class president Jennifer Schimmel introduced the three valedictorians, who delivered the commencement address. Tony Miller spoke on “Our Past,” Eric Endsley on “This Instance” and Kimberly Balenger on “The Future is Now.” The Hastings High School Band and Con­ cert Choir provided appropriate music for the occasion including “Pomp and Cir­ cumstances” and “It’s Hard to Say Good­ Bye.” The Rev. Mary Hom of Country Chapel United Methodist Church gave the invocation and benediction. Jamie Murphy retrieves the George “Buzz" Youngs Award Kathleen Oliver presents recognition to the 1990 quiz Bowl champs; Eric Endsley, Brian Gibson and Brian Morton (not pictured, Jaason Can). Tia deGoa — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship Shawna Dell — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Thomas De Vault — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Ray Duimstra — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Honors and Special Achievement Scholarship from Grand Valley State University. Eric Endsley — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Barry Gibson — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Brian Gibson — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Geoff Gibson — Stale of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Music Scholarship, Stone Scholarship, and onc-ycar tuition scholarship from Brigham Young University. Deb Grebenok — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees Academic Ex­ cellence Award. Heather Haas — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Todd Harr — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Rebecca Hawkins — Trustee Scholarship from St. Joseph’s College. John Heikka — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Tiffany Hewitt — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Susanne Howell — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Lisa Kelley — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jessica King — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jeffrey Krul — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Bret Laubaugh — Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship. Central Michigan University. Jackiyn Longstreet — Athletic Scholarship, Northwood Institute. Joseph Marfia — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Karen McCulligh — Michigan Business Schools Association Scholarship, Davenport College. Scott McKeever — Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Kalamazoo College Scholarship. Joseph Meppelink — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Anthony Miller — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Brian Morton — Michigan Competitive Scholarship Jamie Murphy — Athletic Scholarship, Hillsdale College. Matthew O'Laughlin — Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Shane Park — Michigan Competitve Scholarship. David Pillars Jr. — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Kathryn Porter — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. John Rae — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Brian Redman — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Tamara Rider — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Greg Roath — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Chad Sarver — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Debra Sensiba — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Nicole Shay — Michigan Competive Scholarship, Medallion Scholarship from Western Michigan University Matthew Slocum — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michaeteen Snyder — Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees’ Academic Ex­ cellence Award. Anna Solmes — Michigan Academic Scholarship. Nicole Spaulding — Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Ferris State University Honor Scholarship. Brian Turnbull — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jason Watson — Michigan Competitive Scholarship. SHOOT! “I forgot to send an order to our supplier! Now I’m reallv behind the eight ball!’’ Sound familiar? Don’t worry, Neil’s Printing offers a quick and easy FAX service which can put you back on schedule! Fax: 945-2681 Tony Miller speaks about "Our Past" during the commencement address. "This Instance" was Eric Endsley's topic for the commencement address. comm&MWL pff/nrtas �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 Viewpoint = Education quality concern growing and five are running for two positions in Middleville. When that many candidates decide to run, it sometimes is taken to mean there are big-time troubles in the school district. There certainly are problems, but many of them aren't the fault of the districts Hardly a day goes by any more without some mention in the media of how many Michigan public schools arc going through a financial crisis. Without exception, these media reports focus on school systems which are called “in-formula” districts, which means that they rely very heavily on the state aid formula for funding. With the state decreasing its share of school funding over the last several years, "in­ formula” districts have had to rely more and more on increased properly taxes at the local level to make up the difference. And. in grow­ ing numbers, requests for increases in millage rales (local properly taxes) are being defeated as taxpayers say "enough!” In Michigan, the heavy reliance on properly taxes has brought about a great funding disparity in educational services for the state's young people as millage increases pass in some districts (usually the "out-of-formula” schools, which already have so much money that they don’t qualify for state aid) and are defeated in others, generally the poorer districts. Such conditions have resulted in a funding disparity of up to S6.000 per student per year themselves. The school financing system continues to be a big headache, but that is out of the hands of the local school boards. It's a problem that must Avoiding road animals can be dangerous Lively school elections deserve voters9interest The rite of late spring is upon us once again. Annual school elections, which take place on the second Monday of every June, are approaching in school districts across Barty County. The interest is particularly keen in Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg. No less than nine candidates have filed for three board seats in Hastings be tackled by the State Legislature. Quality of education and the desire to enable high school graduates to have the tools to compete in a fast-changing world are concerns that must be dealt with, locally and in the nation. And societal troubles, such as substance abuse, that sometimes show up in the schools, continue to challenge teachers, administrators and board members. With so much candidate interest, we, the voters and parents, must accept the responsibility of taking the time to vote Monday. The polls are open from 7 a.m to 8 p.m. If we don't take that time to vote, we really don't have the right to complain about what may be wrong. School millage requests deserve positive response Several millage questions will appear on the ballots in Monday's annual school election. Hastings is asking for an increase of 1.38 mills for textbooks and building repairs. The need is there. The schools cannot go on with outdated textbooks and the mere hope that school facilities will hold up. The recommendation here is a "yes." Thomapple Kellogg is asking for a renewal of 2.5 mills and an override of the Headlee Amendment. Both also deserve approval. If they are rejected, some deep cuts will have to be made. Yet all TK essentially is requesting is a continuation of its present millage rate. Delton also is seeking an increase of 2.5494 mills. Delton, like TK, is asking for approval to override the Headlee Amendment and levy its maximum authorized millage rate. Also like TK, Delton, without approval of the override and millage request, will have to make deep cuts in the budget. The answer here again should be "yes.” If you think the schools are in trouble, you're right if you're talking about finances. Let's help them out. Let's vote Monday on school board candidates who are taking time to care and then say "yes" to the millage propositions. Letters Intersection needs a traffic light To the Editor: After 1 read about the fatality that occurred at the intersection of West State Road and North Broadway, it left me feeling very sad and angry. I was sad for the victims and angry that after all that has happened at that comer in r past year, there is still no traffic light thc.e. Twelve years ago 1 was involved in an acci­ dent at that same intersection. I feel that if there were a light al the time of my accident, that maybe the accident could of been avoided. Now nothing can bring back the loss of life, but I’m concerned for the future. I’m con­ cerned for my children and others who ride a school bus that crosses that intersection evreyday. I'm also concerned for these same children who will some day be driving and Hastings having to use that same comer. Also. I am concerned for the safety of our community. After contacting seven! people on this issue. I was told by Mayor Maty Lou Gray that I should start by petitioning our com­ munity and presenting the petitions along with a letter to the council, staling our concerns. People 1 know have been very supportive of this issue. I need to know how the community feels. Is there anyone who would like to get involved with me and others in this issue? 1 would especially like to hear from people who have been involved in accidents at State Road and Broadway! Please cal) me. Sincerely. Nancy Allerding Hastings Banner KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoaaaal, Superintendent in Michigan. Over the course of the 13 years that the typical student spends in school, that can amount to nearly S80.000 more being spent on the education of some students than others ... just because of where they live within the state. That type of arrangement isn’t fair no mat­ ter where it occurs, and recently the states of Montana. Texas and Kentucky (other states with funding inequities like Michigan) have had their systems of school finance overturn­ ed by their Supreme Courts. The result of the courts’ intervention should be that each stu­ dent in each of those states should have ap­ proximately the same amount of money spent on his or her education. It is reasonable to ask then why such a thing hasn't happened in Michigan. The answer is that while the Michigan Constitution does provide for a ’’free public” system of schools, there is no provision that says that there has to be any equality' in the funding or the opportunities that the "free” schools pro­ vide for the students of Michigan. That situation can change if some resolu­ tions recently introduced in the State House and Senate are passed. The resolutions pro­ vide for amending the Michigan Constitution To the Editor: 1 have noted a number of letters of late in the Banner complaining of a high incidence of animal road kills. I feel I am qualified to comment on this subject. In 1962, 1 was driving south on North Broadway one October evening, when a cat attempted tc cross the road.I removed my foot from the accelerator, checked my speed (38 mph) and prepared to avoid striking the animal. At the last moment, the cat darted east into the path of my car and I swerved right to stay behind it. The right front wheel of my car struck the curt, bounced off, deflecting the front of the car to the left. The right rear wheel skidded, then caught and the car made a complete wheel to wheel roil, dropping me out die right door on the pavement My injuries were minor, consisting of a few cuts and bruises. However, this was just the beginning. A few weeks later, as I was attempting to check out a library book I needed for a college course I was taking, I was arrested wd in­ formed a warrant had been issued, charging me with reckless driving. The net result was $300 bail, eventual conviction and a $75 fine. Present road conditions, with grass and other vegetation so tall that the Road Commis­ sion cannot read the "Do Not Spray.” signs, allow small aaimah to eater the path of a pass­ ing automobile without being seen until the last second. Attempting to evade the animal at this point is extremely risky and potentially very expensive. It is also significant to note that courts have Electricity supply lags behind demand To the Editor With hot summer weather arriving in the coming weeks, the demand for electricity will reach its zenith. Unfortunately, the plug could get pulled in many pans of the country because supplies are simply not keeping up with the demand for power. Since World War II ended 45 years ago, whenever the nation's economy has boomed, so has demand for electric power. That trend is mirrored in Michigan as Consumers Power Company, the state’s largest utility, has expcrieii •4 six consecutive years of higher electric s«2es, setting hundreds of all-time sendout records along the way. However, whether the nation’s electric sup­ plies can continue to keep up with economic Delton should give education a boost To the Editor: The Delton-Kellogg millage election com­ ing up June 11 is very important. Our children need quality education to suc­ ceed in the world today. Without quality education, the future could look dim. Our school system has good programs to of­ fer to our children. But we also need more to keep our children in quality education. This millage will help in that direction. The more education you offer a child, the more that child will excel. 1 feel for just a cou­ ple of dollars a week we can give our children a boost in that direction. The school that I graduated from is closing it's doors this year. I don't care to see Delton do that. This election will not close the school if the millage doesn't pass, but it could be the start. Our community needs to unite for a better education. With quality education the com­ munity will prosper and grow! Please vote yes June 11. Sincerely, Barbara Freeland Delton growth is in serious doubt. The 1989 annual report of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC). an independent agency, stresses that the U.S. is "at a crossroads” in terms of elec­ tric power supplies because only about onehalf of the electric capacity needed to meet customer demand this decade is actually under construction. Based on present levels of customer demand, "supply deficiencies are likely by the early 1990s in the eastern half of the United States,” NERC says. This view is supported by the U.S. Depart­ ment of Energy (DOE). Recently DOE Secretary James Watkins warned of an impen­ ding electricity shortage due to the fact that only about 40 percent of the electric capacity needed to meet future demand is presently on the drawing board. In the greater Midwest, DOE suggests that additional power supplies "would be useful, if not a requisite” for im­ proving electric reliability prospects. In Michigan. Consumers Power Company recently began purchasing electricity from the Midland Cogeneration Venture (MCV) and other independent power producers. These new power sources bring the utility's reserve margin to approximately 21 percent, stUl below the 23 percent margin recommended by the Michigan Public Service Commission. However, within several years the reserve margin will drop below 15 percent without new electric generating capacity. As Michigan’s energy requirements in­ crease, the vital relationship between elec­ tricity aad economic growth needs to be dear­ ly understood by those committed to the state’s ftirther growth and progress. Serious attention needs to be paid to ensuring adequate electric capacity so that Michigan and the Midwest do not suffer power shortages which are forecast for other pans of the United Stales. Sincerely, Daniel C. Bishop Senior Public Information Specialist Jackson Delton is a good place to learn To the Editor: Delton Kellogg Schools is ”A Good Place to Learn” as their motto says and as parents of three children in its school system, we want to keep it that way. We wanted to write this letter to urge the people of our community to be knowledgeable about what is happening. Read the literature that will be sent out and articles that are writ­ ten. If something doesn't sound right, pick up the phone and call one of the board members, a friend, a school official and don’t stop until your questions are answered. In doing this, we feel that you will sec the reason behind the request for a millage increase. Most of what is being asked for was already approved in years gone by but taken away due to "Headlee.” Voters are asked to give what was already previously given, i.e. 1.5494, plus 1.0 mill for one year. Public Opinion... This increase is necessary to maintain and remain competitive with other school systems. We don’t want our children to attend any other school. Dehon Kellogg Schools have proven to us that they really care about our children and want the very best in educa­ tion for them. Right now, surprisingly, they are doing a fantastic job with what they have. If this millage doesn't pass, we’ll still be here, but (town the rood when other school systems are getting all the little (and big) extras, we’ll still be tiyiag to maintain die high standards we want for our children. As partners in education with Delton Kellogg Schools, we urge all of the people in our community to vole "yes" on Proposition I and D on June 11. Bud & Cindy Glenn Delton t<> require the state to fund schools "on an equitable basis”. It approved, these resolu­ tions can lead the way in correcting the terri­ ble inequities occurring between Hastings and many of the other school systems in Michigan. For that reason, the Citizens for Quality Education, some Hastings residents concern­ ed about the Financial difficulties facing schools, have prepared a packet of letters for four key leaders in the Michigan legislature. The letters encourage the legislative leaders to work on adopting the resolutions so dial there can be equality in Michigan schools. The Citizens for Quality Education ecnourage residents of the Hastings Area School District to obtain a packet of letters from school offices, and sign and return them to the offices so that they can be delivered to the State Capitol within the next several days. Signing the letters won’t take much time, but certainly could help straighten out the fun­ ding mess affecting Michigan schools. and is one way of letting state policy makers know that there is a growing concern about educa­ tional equality in Michigan. held animal owners liable for accidents that occur as a result of animals entering or being in a public highway. However, I know of no case in which a motorist successfully collected from the state on a claim involving a wild animal. Therefore, I suggest that all the vituperative letters regarding road kills be carefully ig­ nored in the interest of public safety. I do not care io see the driver of a propane tanker track swerve to avoid a rabbit and crash. The resulting fireball would consume not only the track, but nearby houses, the road-livesiock worshippen contained therein, and the original rabbit. Don’t let any complainers talk you into do­ ing anything stupid. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schants Hastings Reading is important to Delton kids To the Editor: I «m a undent from Dehon Kellogg Elementary. My school is very important to me. Our school is a very nice place. Many teachers there help you with things. Reading is fun stuff! If you're not a very good reader, people and teachers here help you. A lot of people in the world that are 42 and 83 cannot read. Wouldn’t that be terrible if you could not read? Sincerely, Elia Miles 3rd Grade Delton Elementary School Longtime residents best board members Tothe Editor: In the May 31 Banner. I noticed a quarter page for two letters promoting one Futuring Commitlee candidate for Hastings Board of Education. I am at a loss to see a very few trying to dic­ tate policy for whole county. In the long ran, what the select few push will cost the taxpayer more and more. They have kept business out of county. Fanners have to go ftirther to get product.. A few cars in a yard just destroys that bunch. If I were to vote, 1 would vote for someone who was born in area and has lived here his lifetime. I guess that Johnny come latelys feel this Channel One is the cure-all of failures in the classroom and some of the teachers. Stick with what you have for a school board. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Will the Detroit Plstoms make It two straight? The NBA Championship Series began Tuesday night in Detroit with the Pistons rallying for a 105-99 victory over visiting Portland. The series marks the third straight visit to the fiaato forte Phtam, who polished off the L.A. Lakers in four games a year ago to claim teir first-ever NBA championship, Our question this week is whether the Pistons can hold off te TranNarm for teir second world title in a row. Devoted io tfte fotereate of Barry County tinco IBM published by Hastings Banner, Inc. a division of J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Malvln Jacobs President John Jacoba Vice President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Secretary Newsroom David T. Young (Editor/ Barbara Gall Mark LaRose Elaine Gilbert tAuistant co,roo Jean Gallup Sandra Ponsetto Steve Vedder (Spona Editor) Jeff Kaczmarczyk Shelly Sulser Advertising Department Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. 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They worked hard.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 7, 1990 — Page 5 Legal Notice Prom Time to Time... i NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Nolic* it hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public bearing for the following: CASE NO. V-2-90 - Conrad W. Beeler, (applicant). LOCATION: 12920 Marsh Rd., toward the lake between Patterson Rd. and the dam. Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requeuing 0 variance for tideyard setback to go closer than required. CASE NO. V-3-90 - Eric and Sally Adams, (applicant*}. LOCATION: 741 East Shore Dr.. Fine lake on the West side of the road. Sec. 29. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance of sideyard set­ back to go doser than required. CASE NO. V-4-90 • Michiana Melronet, Inc., (ap­ plicant). William and Thea Hart, (property owners). LOCATION: On M-79 on the South tide just East by—Esther Walton Public Library began in 1965 (First pan ofa series) The Hastings Public Library is celebrating its 25<h anniversary, and a brief history of the library was written to honor this occasion. The public library was started in conjunc­ tion with the school library about 1918. There were other beginnings: the Hastings Women's Club had a reading room and other organizations provided books and other reading material for their own groups. But the real public library, funded with city money, was established in 1918 and was organized as part of the Hastings school library. The main part of the library was located in the high school, with smaller branches in the first and second ward school. At the turn of the century, it seemed to make sense for a small community to have them combined, and for SO years the system worked. How large a book collection the first library had is unknown, but in 1922 there was a total of 6,034 books. The library had «n average monthly circulation of 1,761 books. By 1949, Hastings School and Public Library had a yearly book circulation of 39,389 and was rated among the top scbool/public library institutions for cities with populations from 5,000 to 10,000, accor­ ding to the January issue of the Michigan Library News. h i< believed that the first joint school/public librarian was Helene Fairchild. In 1921 Miss Jean Barnes assumed the posi­ tion and for 31 years headed the joint Library. In 1952, she retired and a sucession of librarians filled the position. First, was Henry C. French of Memphis, Tenn. Following him in 1958 was Harvey Burgess. A year later Burgess left and the post was accepted by George Earley. A year after that, in 1959, Earley left and Mrs. Laurence (Lucille) Hecker assumed the position. Hecker in 1961 moved on to a position in the school library al the Lakewood school system and was replac­ ed by a Mr. French for a lime. Mrs. Hadley Kigar came in 1962 to assume the librarian’s position. This constant change of librarians was doe mostly to the fact it was indeed two different jobs, each growing in their own field. The dif­ ficulties increased the need to separate the two functions. For years an informed segment of the public had been in favor of separating the two facilities. In 1950, a public library consultant met with the county libraries and discussed how to solve the problems of a joint opera­ tion. The answer was to divide the two so they could function each in their own ways. Nothing much came of the meeting but a $100 donation was made to "get the ball rolling." Letters Hemp would be a useful crop To the Editor: Since our nation is growing very concerned over the condition of our environment, I felt it is important to pass some info on to you. Everyone knows that most of our pollution comes from the manufactured and use of petrochemicals. What everyone doesn't know, however, is that there is a natural substitute that can replace petrochemicals. It is the fastestgrowing biomass on the planet and it grows wild in all 50 states. It can be used to make fiber, paper, paints, plastics, varnishes, and fuel. This unique plant is called hemp, also known as cannaiis saliva. In 1916, the Department of Agriculture released a study on hemp paper (Bulletin No. 404). The report slates that one acre of hemp produces as much paper as four acres of trees. Since that report was published, we have deforested half of our planet to make paper from trees. Why? Because hemp was made illegal in 1937. The law was railroaded through Con­ gress with little debate, and supported primarily by the petrochemical industry. Later that year, nylon was introduced, a syn­ thetic fiber that would have had great difficul- f PREMIUM CUSTOM DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURE •695 IMMEDIATE DENTURE *425 UPPER DENTURE *395 PARTIAL DENTURE *425 'All leoih and malariah used meel the high standard* sat by the American Denial Ass n. •Our on premises lob provides individual & efficient service. 'Free denture consul’otion 1 examination. (616) 455-0810 *l.D. Himebaugh DD5 ’D.D. White DD5 *G. Mancewicz DOS 2330 441h St, S.E., Grand Rapids ty finding a market if not for hemp prohibition. The anti-hemp laws were made to help the petrochemical industry. However, they have denied our fanners a valuable crop with hun­ dreds of industrial uses. Cloth made from hemp is just as soft as cotton, but 10 times stronger! I would like to sec this valuable crop put back in the hands of our farmers. In. 1942, hemp was made legal and American farmers were encouraged to grow it for the duration of WWI1. The government even made a fiber called "Hemp for Victory,” which explains the many uses of the plants. If you’d like to see a copy of the film send $12 to the CMI. 5632 Van Muys Blvd., >324 Van Nuys. Calif . 91401. Now with all this in favor of the plant why is n Mill illegal? Sincerely yours. Joe Roath Hastings Mom willing to spend $2 a week To the Editor: I am a mom. If my kids have grown to the point where the amount of milk I usually buy is no longer enough, would I buy more to nourish and satisfy them? You bet I would! Most mothers, fathers or grandparents would not let a child go hungry. Yet in the area of education, we continually take a little more substance away from our kids. I do not pretend to understand the Headlee Amendment, but as I sec the results, it is like giving my son a glass of milk and before he has finished it, taking part of it back to pour into the gallon jug. When the school asks us to override the Headlee Amendment, they are only asking for ..hat we have already given them to remain theirs. In real terms, what Delton Kellogg School Board of Education is asking for will cost me less than another gallon of milk per week. Would I spend less than $2 a week to nourish their minds, considering the competitive world market that my sons must participate in as adults? Again, you can bet that I would! And I will vote to support their education at such a reasonable cost. After all, I am a mom! Sincerely, Nola Lindberg Delton THE DECORATING DEN BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS SALE If you need mini blinds, vertical blinds or pleated shades, don't go anywhere. Call Decorating Den and shop for custom window treatments in the comfort of The first book sale, behind the U.S. Post Office building, took place in 1964. Proceeds were used for, what else, purchasing books. In 1951 the city of Hastings accepted a pro­ posal for a gift property to be used for a future library and to receive funds contributed for a library and earmark them for that purpose. The site was the old James Mason property on South Broadway and Center streets. It was for sale for $8,500. That proposal failed, but the citizens of Hastings still wanted their own library. In 1954 Mrs. C. P. Lathrop willed the city $15,000 with the stipulation that the money be used only for a separate public library facility. Mrs. Lathrop was the widow of Dr. C P. Lathrop. That money went into a trust fund waiting for the proper time to establish a separate library building. In 1963, the Post Office building at the nor­ theast comer of Church and Court streets became available for public use. A study com­ mittee was appointed, headed by Mrs. Richard T. Groos. In a newspaper article dated Aug. 29, 1963, Mrs. Gross listed the study committee's findings and included a let­ ter from State Librarian Mrs. Genevieve Casey, with her approval. In part, the article discussed the major ob­ jections to a separate library building. These were the main objections: 1) a new library would mean needless duplication of books; 2) the committee did not know what it was talking about; 3) the proposed operating budget was too low; 4) the present (joint) library situation was adequate; 5) if more space was needed, an addition should be put on the school; 6) the post office building was too large for library needs. The reply from the State Librarian refuted the objections with her comments. She said, "I would like to congratulate your committee for its forthright and comprehen­ sive investigaton of the library situation... and for its sensible and worthwhile recommenda­ tions. Although the quarters and service of your present library combined school/public library are indeed above average compared to those of other school/public libraries in Michigan, you do not have enough space nor enough books and staff to give really adequate school or public library service." She went on to discuss that a survey made by Michigan State University showed that "service to the general public was between 5 and 10 percent of the total service given. In a few years even norma) school attendance growth may well crowd out most of this small percentage. Adding to the present quarters were serve only to accommodate increased school usage. It would not alleviate the major problems of poor location, paricularly for older adults and the very young, and the need­ ed increase in adult materials." Mrs. Casey ended her letter by saying, "some duplication of books is inevitable in any community in order to provide service to the whole community. Children need public library service, with its emphasis on reading for pleasure and personal enrichment, just as they need school library service for their curriculum-related needs. "In a good library situation, public and school librarians work together to provide the material needed by their patrons. The basic difference in the approach to selection of library materials is the fact that the school librarian chooses curriculum-related materials and the public library chooses communityrelated books and magazines. The City of Hastings agreed to purchase the Post Office building. The original cost of con­ struction was $77,000 in 1924 on land costing $6,000. The city paid $408 for the structure and signed a written agreement that it would use the building as a library building for the next 20 years. The next year was spent in raising money to renovate and equip the library. Funds were slow to accumulate, but a $5,000 book grant from the Upjohn family and a general $10,000 grant from the Thomapple Foundation greatly aided the efforts. Tyden A Viking Corpora­ tion added another $1,500. A drive, with a goal of $20,000, was held during the summer of 1964. Mrs. Robert Godfrey, president of the Friends of the Library was in charge of the fund-raising. During the summer a book sale brought in $215.33. Hastings Women’s Club and Kiwanis and Rotary clubs each donated about $500 to assist in the project. ' Mrs. Florence Wilson had been hired in April 1964 to be head librarian. In concert with the monetary fund drive, there was also a book drive. More than 2.500 books were donated and under the direction of the head librarian, Mrs. Edward Grinvelds, Mrs. Glen Brower and Mrs. John Panfil volunteered whole days of service in helping process and catalog the books. In December 1964, the Banner announced the open house set for Jan. 16, 1965. The opening date was finally made possible with a loan of books from the State of Michigan Library. The name across the front of the Library no longer said "Post Office" but Hastings Public Library. The new letters were given as a memorial to Mrs. Sue (Frank) Carrothers, Mrs. Kay (Marc) Squire. Mrs. Gertrude (Volney) Wilcox, and Mrs. Maxine (Tom) Ogden. What is WIC? Mondy Newmyer ping in your own home. 795-2556 The Decorator's Showroom Thar Comes To You. SALE ENDS JUNE 16 What do you do? Neil’s Printing offers a quick and easy FAX service which will get your quote there NOW! Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed ap­ prox. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... 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And you’ll see thousands of samples for custom draperies, bedspreads, wallcoverings, fine furniture and of M-37 in Sec. 33, Hastings Twp. MEETING: June 19. 1990 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: County Commissioners Room, County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please caN th* Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma, Clerk Barry County (6/7) Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Weekly S213 286 358 431 504 576 649 721 Biweekly S 426 572 716 862 1,008 1,152 1,298 1,442 Monthly S 922 1,237 1.551 1,865 2,180 2.495 2.809 3.124 Yearly S 11.063 14.837 18,611 22.385 26.159 29.933 33,707 37.481 Additional Maternal Child Services available at Barry-Eaton District Health Department: • • • • • • Mtch-Care Medicaid Health Screening Well-Child Check-up Immunization Clinic Maternal Support Services Program Prenatal Classes for those who qualify. Please call to schedule appointment or for additional information. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7. 1990 Hastings Rotary visits schools, see problems for themselves tn addition to new seals needed in the Central School Auditorium, the ceiling needs repair. Operations Director Al Francik tells members of the Hastings Rotary. Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market every week la a... The Family of A.J STRALEY Till MR ... would like to thank each and every person who con­ tributed their friend­ ship, in any way, during our time of sor­ row. Knowing how much you all care means the world to us. A.J. is gone, but his memory and love live on forever. We de ft EACH WEEK ef the year. TbeltaeMer Msels Walker Maw* Sea aad New* Lakeweed Near* The Nsstiags Baaaer EASTVIEW MONUMENT CO. feaiurinR ... "SUNBURST .MEMORIALS" Ml CSSTSKI NStXSUSSI WM J. EASTMAN 2049 E. Ouimby (616) MS-9S54 (616) S4S3541 ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday, June 3 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9:15 Church School; 10:30 Holy Communion. Thursday. May 31 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch. 7: 30 Choir School; 7:30 Sr. Choir; 8: 00 AA. Saturday. June 2 - 9:30 Conf 8; 12:00-3:00 Youth Group Car Wash (at Big Wheel); 8:00 NA. Monday. June 4 - 6:00 Positive Parenting. Tuesday. June 5 - 7:00 Abortion Alternative. Wednesday. June f> • 1:00-4:00 Organ study; 6:00 Sarah Circle Dinner Out; 7:00 Education Board. FIRST CHURCH OF GOO, 1330 N. Bruedway. Rev. Daniel Whalen. Phone 945-3151 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Chris­ tian experience make* you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worhsip Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. June 10 9:30 and J 1:00 Wonhip Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:30 Installation of Women'* Asaociatoe Officers. 12.-00 All­ Church Picnic - Fish Hatchery GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S Hanover. Hastings. Phone 948-2256. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Phone 945-9429. Steve Hill. Youth Pastor. Phase 948-4269. Seeday Services - Streday School 9:45 Monday, June 11 - 7:30 Sessions Meeting. Tuesday. June 12 - 7:30 Deacons Meeting. , ___ Worship 6 p.m.; Youth Mtg. 7 p.m.; AU Fellowship Time 7 p.m. Wednesday Family Services - Bible Study and Prayer meeting 7 p.m.; CYC1 (Grade K thru 9th) 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Other active organizations: Winer rasr untsr chubch. w<w,ai Mn. wc™.-, m E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wedaesday. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houieman Hall). Aduh Bible sionary. recoad Tuesday. 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Youth Adult Intemational. Aduh Fellowship Groups, Young Missionary Workers Rand, HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mornieg Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Soundi Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Aduh al 6:00 p.m. Wedaesday activities Choir) Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 7:00p.m. are: Rainbow* or J.J. BiHOPE UNITED METHODIST a.m. Kings Kids (Childcn's Choir). He <>iiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); CHURCH, M 37 South at M-79. Sunday morning service broadcast Kids Klub or Junior Bible O*iz -------- Mimstrie* -------(ace*" 8-12); ~ Youth or Robert Mayo, pastor, phone WBCH. Ten Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir ------- -• ™- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Adult Bible Study - no age limits. director. Sunday momini ,:W 2W E- N"nh s- Mklucl a.m.. “; 9:45 _ ....... PiLMor pj,^ 945.9414 Sunday. HASTINGS GRACE .; Fellowship T! Time. a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Mora­ June ,u 10 *- ouv 8:00 Holy vtrniniumun; Communion; BRET HREN,, -"Tbc Bible, me the ine Worshin- 5 1TO nm V,*..ti, JU,,C duiiskejn inc BrtHe. FdkHvdun- 6 00 n rrtI 9:15 Schooh 10:30 Ho,y Whok “d Nothing ■* Pm.-01 rP‘m’i’* E'c.n,n8 Communion Council Meeting. Bible." fine milr eau nf Hastings sshsSS Junc 11 ’ 6:00 P‘m‘ Pos,,ive parcn' 7:00 n m Wednesday* Worship. 10:30; Sunday Evening ling- Wednesday . e 13 - Family Hour at 6:00. 8:00-11:00 Organ icy; 6:00-9:00 ' " ’ ' ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Sign Language as; 7:00 Stephen CHURCH OF THE CATHOLIC CHDnCH Of THE Suppxi. NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST CATHOLIC way. James Lcitzman Pastor. Sun­ Father Thomas B. Wirth Vicar “OSE CATHOLIC day Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday 2415 McCann Rd., CHtWCH. I0J !S. Jclftnon. School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning M.rfugm Ftione 795-2370 Sun- FMhtr Eton l>oW. Fui«. SilunUy Worship Service: 6:00 p.m. Evenday Mass 11:00 am Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses . -■ - -*■ ~ ------8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confesin8 Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. sions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and _________________ Children. "• The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: JACOBS REX AU PHARMACY HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* end Laho Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hotting*, Inc. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hotting* FLEXMB INCORPORATED of Honing* Dalton Area CEDAR CREEK RULE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Staday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 640 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Satur­ day Mass 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.i C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER IV52 N Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hailing* Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. - Hotting*. Michigan Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHUR­ CHES. Rev. Mary Horn officiating. BanfkW United Methodist Church Sunday School................ 9:00 a.m. Church....................... 9:30 a.m. Country Chapel United Methodist Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Cnurch.............................. 10:30 a.m. Residential development spreading from Grand Rapids means more children to the Hastings School District and the schools have just two empty classrooms at Pleasantview Elementary, Al Francik, director of operational services told members of the Hastings Rotary Monday. Francik noted that more development will take place, such as a new 50-home development that will soon be located in Hastings, and he predicted that enrollment in the Hastings Schools will be rising, after several years of decline. And, in the middle of the growth, the physical facilities of the school system are wearing out and suffer from lack of maintenance, Francik said. "It will take SI50,000 a year forever just to maintain the buildings,” he said. Francik gave a short slide show with pictures showing the deterioration of the buildings and classrooms before leading the group on a tour of Central Elementary and the middle school. As they watched the slides, Francik pointed out that the Rotarians were sitting on classroom furniture that was purchased in the 1950s. Improvements have been made to Johnson Field, Francik reported, with new bleachers, track and concession stand, but the problem of the ’antiquated' lighting has not been addressed, and will be costly to replace. ’’It's not three to five years away any more; it’s now. And it will go on the agenda shortly," he said. Long overdue is a cyclone fence to ring the bleachers to prevent anyone from falling. A grandfather clause meant the fence was not required by law, but will be installed this summer because the "risks are too great," Fancik said. Carpeting in the lecture hall, library and offices must be replaced, and 20-year-old pipes will be repaired this summer to stop leaking. The asbestos abatement program will continue, with removal of asbestos in the buildings done by Ted Dahlman, who is certified by the State of Michigan in asbestos Erma J. Britten it safe until it can be removed, Francik said. One third of the original high school roof is being replaced, wit? the other two-thirds scheduled for later, he said, with the cost dren; half brother, Elmer Allen of Hastings; half sister, Irene Allen ofDetroit, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 7 at Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Leonard Davis officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Sivert M. Larson MIDDLEVILLE - Sivert M. Larson, 60 of Middleville, passed away Monday, June 4, 1990 at his home after battling cancer for three years. Mr. Larson was born February 5, 1930, at Siren, Wisconsin in a log cabin, the son of Olaf and Sena (Jacobsen) Larson Sr. He was raised at various locations in Wisconsin as his father was a farmer and carpenter. He moved to Minneapolis at age 21 where he worked at Powers Department Store as a Show Room Co­ ordinator and at Twin City Arsonal. In 1954 he moved to Middleville, and was employed at Bradford-White Corp, as a welder, where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of UA.W. Local 1002. Mr. Larson is survived by two brothers, Olaf Larson Jr. of Hugo, Minnesota and Paul Larson of Middleville; three sisters, Mrs. Willis (Sena) Woyke of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mrs. Adam (Mabie) Raab of Ogema, Wisconsin and Mrs. Merlyn (Ruth) Johnson of North Branch, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Olaf Larson Sr. and Mother Sena (Jacobsen) Larson; three sisters, Gladys Heacock, Lilly Rider, Alice Rider and a brother Sivert Larson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend W. Lee Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Butterworth Hospital Cancer Fund (4th floor). Willard F. Waters PLAINWELL - Willard F. Waters, 73 of 891 Riverview Dr., Plainwell passed away Monday, May 21, 1990 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Waters was born September 21,1916 in Barry County, the son of the lale Gerald and Alice Waters. He was a resident of the area all his life. Surviving are his wife, Marie; two sons, David of Plainwell and Gerald of Burlington; five grandchildren, Robin Ryno, Linda Miles, Michael, Jerry and Jeff Waters; two great grandchildren, Josh and Amy Ryno. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 24 at the Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell with Rev. Emerson Minor officiating. Burial was at the Prairieville Cemetery­ Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Anthony James Straley HASTINGS- Anthony James Straley, 24, of 1655 Wall Lake Road, Hastings passed away Friday, June 1, 1990 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Hastings. Mr. Straley was born on December IS, 1965 in Hastings, the son of Thomas and Mary Jane (Brown) Straley. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School He was employed at Alloy-Tek in Grandvil­ le for the past four yean. He was a member of the Hastings Eagles Lodge and Aerospace Workers Union. Mr. Straley is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Ashley and Samantha Megan Stra­ ley; his parents, Thomas and Mary Jane Straley of Hastings; sister, Mrs. Jerry (Deborah) Hurless of Hastings; half brother, Tom Wiborn of Eaton Rapids; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Vat Bauchman of Hastings; paternal grand­ mother, Mrs. Thelma Straley of Hastings; paternal grandfather, Mr. James Straley of Bradenton, Florida. Funeral service were held Monday, June 4 at ihe Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton and Reverend Walter W. Winebrenner officiating. Burial was at the Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the A.J. Straley Memorial Fund established for his daughters. Howard L. Sans LUDINGTON - Howard L. Sams, 64 of 405 Danaher Street, Ludington, passed away Tues­ day, June 5,1990 at Memorial Medical Center, Ludington. Mr. Sams was bom January 4,1926 in Flori­ da. He moved to Michigan aM grew up in the Battle Creek area, where he attended Battle Creek Public Schools. Howard moved from Battle Creek to Muon County in 1974. He worked as a self-employed contractor in Battle Creek, and later in Mason County. Howard was a member of Ludington Lodge 637, Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by three sons, Michael (Barbara) Sams of Hastings, Joe (Michael Sue) Sams of FreeSoil, and Steven Sams of Snohomish, Washington; one daughter, Bren­ da Douglas of Battle Creek; three brothers, Delbert Sams and James Sams, both of Battle Creek, and Chester Sams of Florida; 10 grand­ children, one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one ion, John, in 1970; and three brothers. Memorial services for Howard L, Sams, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 8, from Stephens Funeral Chapel, 305 E. State Street, Scottsville, MI with Reverend D. Hubert Lowes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hackley Cancer Center in Muskegon. Enve­ lopes are available at Stephens Funeral Cupel, Scottsville. June C. Morgan HASTINGS - June C. Morgin, 65 of 1007 South Michigan Avenue, Hastings passed ,*ray Fridiy. June 1. 1990 u her residence. Mrs. Morgan wu born on June 4, 1924 in Fairchange, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Earl and Kathryn (Clair) McKnight. She wu raised in the Fredericktown, Pennsylvania area and attended schools there, graduating in 1942 from Fredericktown High School. She was married to James 1. Morgan on March 3,1946. They came to Hastings in 1946. She was a well known antique dealer in Hast­ ings for over 25 years, owning and operating her antique shop west of Hastings from 1963 until 1988. She and her husband wintered in NaPlcs’ JJorida for the past several years. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband, James, two daughters, Lisa Morgan of Pasade­ na, California and Karen Morgan of Eastham, Massachusetts; a sister, Lois McKnight of Hastings; and a brother, Donald McKnight of Pasadena, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn While in 1986. Funeral services were held Monday, June 4 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc. or American Cancer Society. along with work on curbs, sidewalks and steps, and will "hopefully be done this summer, "he added. The Southeastern Elementary building is setlling.allowing bricks to sag out of line, and will be repaired over the summer, Francik said, and curtains and drapes "also have to be replaced in a periodic fashion." “We have S32 million worth of school buildings in the Hastings School System," he said, "and we have to maintain them." Barry County Marriage Licenses: management. All asbestos in the school district is now properly encapsulated, making Obituaries HASTINGS - Erma J. Britten, 50 of 122 W. Clinton Street, Hastings, passed away Tues­ day, June 5, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Britten was born April 15, 1940 in Hastings, the daughter of Kenneth and Erma (Janson) Allen. She was a lifelong area resi­ dent. She graduated in 1958 from Nashville High School. She was married to Charles Liebhauser in 1958; that marriage ended in divorce. She then married Gerald L. Britten, March 19,1971 in Hastings. Mrs. Britten was employed at Barry County Medical Facility as a nurse aid, and at Beverly Enterprises Nursing Home and Pennock Hospital in the housekeeping department She worked at other jobs in Hastings with her husband. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Independent Order of Foresters, Bowled on CJ's Bowling team at the Hastings Bowling Alley, and enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, crocheting, gardening, country music and her pets. Mrs. Britten is survived by her husband. Gerald Britten; five daughters, Terrie Miller of Hastings, Christine Bennett of White Pigron, Lori Liebhauser and Pam Liebhauser both of Hastings and Rebecca Britten at home; four step sons, Jerry Britten of California, Robert Britten of Hastings, Christopher Britten of Middleville, Gary Britten of Fruitport; three step daughters, Gloria Travis, Sylvia Andrus, Ruth Patterson, all of Hastings; 14 grandchil­ coming from the major building and site fund. "When roofs leak, that leads to more problems, such as water damage at Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary, and they all need to be fixed," he added. The floor tile at Central is so worn that when it is replaced by new, it doesn’t match, and there is a hazard created by the different heights of the tiles, he said. Masonry work at the high school, Northeastern and Southeastern is needed, Al Franck, director of operational services for the Hastings Schools, shows the Rotarians slides of some of the maintenance problems In the schools. Travis Phillippe, 53. Hastings and Gale Marie Carpenter. 35. Hastings. Scott Gregory Tatrow, 23. Kentwood and Lynn Marie Kelley. 23. Freeport. Clinton Eugene Allen. 66. Florida and Sherry Colleen Latnons.,50. Honda. Randy Eugene Roush. 28, Hastings and Betty Lee Barnum. 24. Hastings. Aaron Todd Henkcr. 28, Allen Park and Susan Renee Price. 22. Delton. ’ Ronald Scon Langkamp. 31, Middleville and Roberta Ann McDonald. 38. Middleville. Lawrence Edward Lucier. Jr.. 36. Augusta and Ginnie Sue Williams, 40. Hastings. William Ray Haywood. 22. Hastings and Melia Kay Miller, 22. Hastings. Brad Lee Smellier. 22. Freeport and Ursula Ann Pennington. 18. Freeport. Bradley Walter Birman. 30. Hastings and Ronda Jean Johncock. 27. Hastings. Area BIRTHS: ITS A BOY Stuart and Kaihie Kogge of Cadillac wish to announce the birth of a son, Kyle Nelson on May 18, 1990 and weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs., 20 indies long. Grandparents are Fred and Jeanette Kogge of Hastings and Wayne and Pauline Malila of Brighton, Ml. Kyle John bom to Michael and Mary Pierce May 26 at 9:44 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 18M indies long. Bom May 28 to Linda Bueker of Nashville. Time: 4:59 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 6K ozs. Bom May 29 to Rick and Margaret Risk of Lake Odessa. Time: 2:17 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 ozs. Born May 30 to Ricky and Laurie Parker of Wayland. Time: 1:44 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. I4W ozs. Bom May 30 to Jerry Steele and Sherry Walton of Middleville. Time: 9:31 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 6)6 ozs. Bom May 30 to Wilbur and Kristina Foote of Middleville. Time: 12:16 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 ’A ozs.’ ’ ‘ " Bom May 31 to Teresa Canfield of Hastings. Time: 4:57 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 2'4 ozs. Bom June 2 to Karen McCulligh of Hastings. Time: 3:32 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. IlWozs. Bom June 2 to Janna Drake of Nashville. Time: 2:5^ a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 % ozs. Bora June 5 to Christopher and Judy Arm­ strong of Hastings. Time: 8:14 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 2% ozs. IT’S A GIRL Bom May 29 to Hugh and Brenda Jackson of Sunfield. Time: 2:55 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 8M ozs. Bom May 30 to Daniel and Lorena While of Hastings. Time: 11:44 a.m. Weight: 4 lbs. I2!A ozs. Bora June 2 to David and Darla Franklin of Nashville. Time: 11:07 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2!6 ozs. Bom June 5 to David and Annette Hoffman of Hastings. Time: 9 40 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 ozs. Legal Notices M0BTBM1SAU riant; of Bany PUBLICATION NOT1CC or NCAMNO FiUNo. 90-2087)-NC tn the matter of Adair Jay Perkins and Audrey Adair Perkins. Social Security Number 384-86-9531. TAKE NOTICE: On June 21. 1990 ot 2:00 p.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. ftkhard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change ol name of Adair Jay Perkins and Audrey Adair Perkins to Adair Jay Docev and Audrey Adair Docey. The change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. May 29, 1990 Adoir Jaf Perkins 6704 So. Wall lake Rd. Dehon, MJ 49046 623-9906 (6/y) NMMVUITQWMMP PLANNMB COMMBMM NUTICC CP PUBLIC l«AMNB TO: THE RESIDENTS AND POOPWTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER I MURERSTED POISONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pobllc hearing concoming proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and land Use Plan will bo hold by the Prairieville Township Planning Com­ mission on Tuesday. July 10. 1990, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to bo considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the rezoning of the following described property from its present "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a pro­ posed R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning dossifkation. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Land Use Plan so as to place this proper­ ty in a "Medium Density Residential" land use classification. The area ol land proposed for this rezoning and Land Use Plan Amendment is described os: An approximately 13.44 acres portion ol land located in the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 8 bounded by Woodward on the east. Ail­ ing Road on the north. Lakeway Drive on the south and West Drive. 2. Such other and further matters at may legally come before sold Planning Commission. Written documents will be received from any in­ terested persons concerning the foregoing ap­ plication by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Holl ot any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on July 10. 1990, and may be further received by the Planning Commission ol said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amend­ ment at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Or­ dinance and/or Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same al said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Deltan, Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot boon made in the coodHions of a mortgage mode by Sandro R. Pfce to HouMhold Realty Corporation Mortgagee. Doted April 26. 1988, and recorded on April 29. 1966, in Uber 469. on page 135, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Sixty Four Thousand Eighty Dollars (564,060.00), in­ cluding interest at 14% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged prwmieee. or tome part of them, at public vendue. Of the oast door entrance to the Court Houto in Hastings Michigan, ot 10:00 o'clock A.M., Local Time, on Juno 29. 1990. Said promltos ore tituated In Townthip of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribod ot: Lots 9 and 10 of Bravado Plat 61. according Io the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in I ftior 5 of Plots on Page 6, Barry County. Michigan. (08-11-04540640). Which hot the address of 4331 Lynden. SheNyvMe. Michigan 49344. During the six months (or 30 days if the property is aotormmoo to oe wonoonoa; «mmeu»atwfy following the sole, the property may bo redeemed. Dated: Moy 4. 1990 MeueehoM Realty Corporation. Atortgogoo OUVNR and OLIVO. P.C.. Farmington Hills. Ml 4*333-2477 (6/14) PU^JC%ONNOTKS File No. 90-20367 SE Estate of JOHN GILBERT TATE, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. July 19, 1990 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Mildred Tate requesting that she be appointed per­ sonal representative of JOHN GILBERT TATE who lived at 2726 Nawako. Hastings, Michigan, and who died July 8. 1967: and requesting alto that the will of the deceased doled August 1, 1984 be ad­ mitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estale will be forever barred unless presented to lhe (proposed) personal representative or Io both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 24. 1990 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9585 Mildred Tate 2726 Nawaka Hastings, Ml 49058 (6/7) Planning an Early Summer GARAGE SALE? Reach your market JUST BEFORE it's time to visit your location! Advertise in The Banner! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 7, 1990 — Page 7 Open house to honor Dulls’ 50th anniversary Whinnens to observe 25th wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Saturday. June 9, at the Nashville Masonic Temple for John and Montiel Dull. The open house will be from 2 to 5 p.m. «ll friends and family are invited to attend. No On June 17, Robert and Janet Whinnen will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home: 894 Beech St., Lake Odessa, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a special ceremony at 3 p.m. Robert Whinnen and Janet Putkela were married June 12, 1965, in Hancock, Mich., and have lived in the Hastings area for more than 20 years. The celebration is being given in their honor by their children, Robert and Cecelia Whinnen and Dan Whinnen. All friends and family are invited. gifts, please. The Dull children are Barbara and Bill Ross and Betty and Forest Rogers. The four grand­ children are Brenda and Elisabeth Ross and Melanie and Michelle Rogers. John and Montiel were married on Feb. 2, 1940. Thomases to celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James Frances Thomas will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, June 16. at the Knights of Colum­ bus Hall on West Slate Road in Hastings. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to attend an open house from I to 4 p.m. Mr. Thomas is a lifelong Hastings resident, bom March 25. 1916. Mrs. Thomas, lhe former Zona Neil, was bom April 21, 1922. in Gram, Mich. They were married June 16. 1940, in Archbold. Ohio. The couple has lived at their farm home on Yeckley Road. Hastings, since 1943. Hosting this event are the Thomas children. James and Joy Thomas, Judy Thomas; grand­ children. Kelly. Lauri, Kali and Lee; and great grandchildren Michelle, Zachary. Nicholas and Jeremy. James and Joy live in Buchanan. Mich., and Judy will travel from Kingston Springs. Tenn. The Thomas family requests no gifts, please. Hulas celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary DeLands to observe Gearys celebrate then40th wedding anniversary 25th wedding anniversary ’’Surprise” was the theme at lhe Carl and Eva Hula residence for their 50th wedding On June 10, the children of Bruce and Polly DeLand will celebrate the couple's 40 years of marriage. The festivities will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sandy and Willis will host this event at their home on Shaytown Road. No gifts, please. anniversary. Their daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Adrien Briggs arrived from Grand Cayman. British West Indies to help in the celebration. Together with their son and daughter-in­ law. Bob and Fran Hula they enjoyed a family dinner in Grand Rapids. Transportation was provided by a 1940 Cadillac limosine. Carl Hula and Eva Sinimberger were mar­ ried May II, 1940, in Hastings. Russ Geary and Zelma Cheeseman were married April 10, 1965 at the Calvary Church in Wayland. They have resided near Nashville since 1972. The Gearys have two sons, Damon and Kavan, both of whom reside in Kalamazoo and attend Western Michigan University full time. MUM th® word.'sKT Why is this woman so pleased? Schultzes to observe 60th wedding annivesary Harry and Violet Schultz will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary soon. There will be an open house at 3800 Buehler Road, Hastings, from noon to 3 p.m. on June 16. All friends and relatives are welcome. Please no gifts. , Because she knows that any FAX she sends or^^^^E^^ -. receives at Neil’s Printing is strict* ly confidential. She knows that ' qJlSMKl '"'vwKSS' when it comes to personal mb® j documents, mum's the word! Fax: 945-26K0 comm&icmL p/wtrais Adamses to celebrate Youngs to celebrate 25 th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary Keith and Margaret Adams will be honored with an open house at their residence on Sun­ day. June 17. from 2 to 5 p.m. They reside at 10857 Parmalcc Road. Middleville. Their open house will be hosted by their children. Bill and Candace Rich. Sue and Dan Finkbeiner, Char Mello and Tim Moseley, and Debbie and Sandy Schollaan. They have seven grandchildren. No gifts, please. Ellen and A.J. Young of 549 Lake Drive, Lake Odessa, will celebrate their golden anniversary. There will be an open house in their honor Saturday, June 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Lodge. Woodlawn, Ave., Hastings. They have one daughter. Rose Mary Johnson of Florida; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. They request all friends, neighbors and family to help celebrate the occasion. They were married June 8, 1940. No gifts, please. (6-7) 133 E. State St. * Hastings • 945-9105 Clark-Joyner to be married on August 25 Loretta Clark of Caledonia has received the announcement of the engagement of her granddaughter. Lara Clark of Greenville. N.C.. to David Joyner, also of Greenville. N.C. An Aug. 25, 1990. wedding is being planned. Lara is the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Clark of Clemmons. N.C. Both Lara and David are graduates of East Carolina University of Greenville. Miss Clark is employed as a physical therapist at P.H. County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Mr. Joyner is a draftsman with Grady White Boats. The Home Equity Loan O No closing costs. O No annual fee. O Fast, local approval. OTax deductible interest. You can easily lap the equity in your home with a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Credit Line. For a limited time, we are waiving all closing costs when Bennetts to mark their 50th wedding anniversary Willard and Donna Bennett of 7493 Barryvillc Road. Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house given in their honor by their children and their church family. It will be held al the Pleasantvicw Family Church of Lacy, located between M-37 and Hutchinson Road (cast of 37) on Junc 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.. The former Donna Lillie and Willard Ben­ nett were married al the home of Willard’s aunt Lydia Swope in Ohio on June 5. 1940. The Bennetts moved to lhe Maple Grove farm from Battle Creek in March of 1957. They are the parents of four children. 10 living grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Their children are: Lucinda Dorlccn Ben­ nett and husband Larry of Boyertown. Pa.: Willard Leroy Bennett and wife Kathy of Taylors. South Carolina; David Craig Bennett and wife Wanda of Crestview. Fla., and Priscilla Dawn Case, and husband Stephen. Friends arc invited to share with them in this celebration. No gifts please. the state equalized value of your home can be used in place of the normally re­ quired appraisal. Just bring in your current real estate tax assessment and we can quickly process your application. We do not charge an annual fee like a Phillips-Angus to be married on August 4 Mr. and Mrs. Von Phillips are pleased io announce the engagement of their daughter, Tandra Sue. to Mark Niles Angus. Marie is the son of Niles and Gale Angus of Bellevue. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Bellevue High School. She attends Kellogg Community College, majoring in business management. She is currently employed by Ambassador Cards as a retail merchandiser. The prospective bridegroom is also a 1989 graduate of Bellevue High School. He is cur­ rently employed by L & S Cousins Trucking in Nashville. He plans to attend Kellogg Com­ munity College in the fall. An Aug. 4. 1990. wedding is being planned. ' Mr. Businessman...call 948-8051 Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with an ad in The Hastings Banner. Your advertising representative will assist you in your ad message! lot of financial institutions do. And the interest you pay may qualify as a tax deduction, (please consult your tax advisor on this.) Stop by or call any Hastings City Bank office today to establish your Home Equity Credit Line. (Tito Bank Gaylor-McClintock exchange wedding vows Ann Elizabeth Gaylor and Daniel Fredrick McClintock were united in marriage on Dec. 31. 1989 at First Congregational Church in Vermontville. Parents of the bride and groom are Thomas and Nancy Gaylor of Hastings, and Georgette Allen of Charlotte and the late Daniel McClintock. Maid of honor was Denise Myers, sister of lhe bride. Best man was T.R. Myers, friend of the groom, and brother-in-law of the bride. li.c couple now reside in Monroe. Mich. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia LINOKR Current Annual Percentage Rate 12.00% - Maximum Annual Percentage Rate 18.00% �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 • NdTidE • " The Delton Kellogg School Board of Education is requesting bids for the removal of existing underground storage tanks, the installation of new underground storage tanks and the refurbish* ing of the fuel dispensing area. Bids will be received at Delton Kellogg Admini­ stration Office until 3:30 p.m., June 18, 1990, and will be presented to the Board of Education that same evening. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope and plainly marked, "UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS". Specifications are available by contact­ ing Dick Tolles, Transportation Supervisor, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. Phone (616) 623-2325. WET BASEMENT? FOR FREE ESTIMATES CUt W Fn* ISK44S4232 to (few* MS WO About to Retire? Learn how PaineWebber’s Retirement Plan Distribu­ tion Kit can protect your retirement fund from the IRS. Other topics will include Social Security Benefits, Wills & Estate Planning. Join us at our free seminar. Time: Tuesday, June 12,7:30 P.M. Place: Hastings Country Club Hastings Speaker,: Mildred A. Lindland Investment Executive, PaineWebber Phillip Idema Idema A Keyser, PC For reservations call Mildred Lindland at (616) 456-4231 or (800) 333-4231. 171 Monroe Ave., N.W., Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Making peace was timely Dear Ann Landers: I am sorry it took me so long to write this letter. I have been think­ ing about it for at least a year. I want to say “thank you." My father and 1 never got along. Wc were always at each other's throats. He had the idea that I looked down on him because he was not college-educated. This was not true, but his feelings of inadequacy came out in all kinds of ways, and that was one of them. 1 know now that our relationship was filled with misunderstandings because we never were able to communicate. After reading one of your columns, I decid­ ed to stop being stubborn and make a genuine effort to reach out to my father and mend those badly damaged fences. After all.it was my wedding day. As my Dad look my arm to walk me down the aisle, I leaned over and said. “I really do love you. Dad.” Tears welled up in his eyes and one rolled down his cheek. He said, “| love you, too, baby.” That one sentence was magical. It dissolved all the hurt and anger I had stored up inside me for so many years. Six weeks after that beautiful wedding, my father died suddenly of a heart attack. 1 can't tell you how thankful I am that we made peace on my wedding day. That column you wrote on forgiving changed my life forever, and I will always be grateful. —A Real Fan in Michigan. Dear Thankful: It was wonderful of you to let me know. The knowledge that 1 have changed someone's life for the better gives me a tremendous amount of pleasure. This old workhorse says “thanks” for that nice bucket of oats. figure out what the labels mean. Here's an example: In large letters it says: 100 percent natural. Natural what? 1 wonder. In smaller letters it says: 10 percent fruit juice. This raises the question of what in the world is the other 90 percent. So I read lhe label. Water is the first ingre­ dient mentioned. Then I read dextrose, sucrose or corn syrup, which of course is sugar. So the way I see it. the person who buys this stuff is paying more than a dollar for something that is 10 percent fruit and 90 per­ cent sugar and water. Do the consumers a favor, Ann. Let them now that they are being had. They can make honest-to-goodness fruit juice at home a kit cheaper. From now on, that's what I'm going to do. — Squeezed k. a Pulp in Hint, Mich. Dear Pulp: I have good news for The Con­ sumer. Secretary of Health and Human Ser­ vices Louis Sullivan had declared war on the packaging and labeling sharpies. No longer will they be able to get away with vague and misleading information. From now on they must list the ingredients, in language that peo­ ple can understand, on the outside of the bag, box or what-have-you. And it's about lime. Gon of the Day (Sent in by Lyn Walter, Lake Grove, N.Y., and framed near the door of a fourth grade classroom): Free Knowledge, Monday thru Friday, Bring Your Own Container. Will* can prevent pain War d«cI ared on labal aharptaa Dear Amt Landers: I just came home from the grocery store and l*m mad as the dickens. Once again I am disgusted after trying to i l . Bob Sherwood Dear Ann I Milin' I am 34 yean old. Both my parents passed away within three yean of each other. My mother went first, after a two-year battle with cancer. My father died from a heart attack. Soon after Mom died my father remarried. He and his new wife moved 1,000 miles away. “Jennifer” was financially set before she married Dad. When he died, we learned that he had named her the sole beneficiary of his life insurance policy. (Il was a sizable one.) She will also collect his retirement benefits. Jennifer has all the furniture that was in our family home as well as my mother’s clothing and jewelry. She wrote me soon after Dad's funeral and asked that I send her a list of the things I would like that belonged to my parents. I re­ quested only the three pieces of furniture that Dad bad promised me. 1 also asked that she rend me anything that belonged to my parents that she didn't want. The furniture was never sent. Last night 1 FOX BUILDING SERVICE — 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE — QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Call Steve in Woodland ... on having 367-4093 Thursday, June 7 PUBLIC NOTICE named The annual report of the Hasting* Rotary Scholarship Fund is available for inspection, at the address noted below, during normal business hours, by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability. The Hasting* Rotary Scholarship Fund c/o Hasting* City Bank Trost D*pt ISO W**t Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 “Bob Sherwood Day” by the Hastings City Council The principal manager Is Hastings City Bank. Trustee BOB SHERWOOD Best Wishes on your special day and every day! from the Directors, Officers and Employees of ... • C.M.M. Operators • Mig Welders • Inspector for Metal Stamping — Must be SPC Trained West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Call Kyi* at... 948-8688 Out of Town Call 1-888-526-7298 Memorial Day observances in lhe village were under the auspices of the local VFW post, with Hugh Pleacock acting as officer-incharge. Wreaths were laid by officers Howard Heffdbower, Robert Motion and Judy Morgan for the Auxiliary. The Rev. Richard Sessak of Faith Bible Church gave the in­ vocation aad address. Peacock gave the com­ mander's address and used quotes from Abraham Lincoln and Dwight D. Eisenhower as part of bs message. The Lakewood High School band played “America” and “America The Beautiful.” Band members provided music for “Taps” with echo. The VFW provided color bearers and guards aad lhe firing squad. After the Laketide ceremonies, the post members had a brief ceremony al Veterans' Memorial Chapel with the sound of the rifles echoing across the waler as they fired from the north shore of the lake at the chapel. The Memorial Day program serves many purposes besides paying tribute to the nation's fallen soldiers and sailors. The greetings of local people with visitors from other towns aad from other states are frequent aad are a source ofjoy. Russell Miller of Falls Church, Va., aad the Robert McCartneys of South Carolina were among the spectators at the cemetery. Fire did major damage to the Washington Boulevard home of Lyle and Dorothy L&rikton early Sunday morning. May 27. Most of the fire damage was to the garage aad family room al the north end of the house, but smoke damaged the entire house. Several village residents attended the an­ nual gathering of the Sebewa Center Associa­ tion oa Memorial Dey. This traditional obser­ vance began with a potluck meal in the church dining hall across the road from the schoolhouse. People then moved outside to watch the inflation of a colorful hot air balloon owned by a Saranac company. Marge Smith of Portland, Hazel Richardson and IIeae Carr were passengers in lhe silent trip, as the gentle breeze sent the balloon to the southwest. Several carloads set out in their cars to track the travelers. While they were, gone, others remained at the church and co-' joyed music with Geneva York Speas at the piano aad organ with impromptu solos by James Spencer aad the Rev. Joseph Speas. There was also some hymn singing. Soon after 9 p.m., the people who had followed the sunset returned. Zack York interviewed Dene and Marge about their trip. Their impressions were entertaining. They had landed in a cor­ nfield east of Woodmd. Robert Giennan is attempting to have another balloon launch in July. The business meeting was postponed to a later time. ADCtner nignugra oi me evening was me presence of four Tveta fbikdancen from Sweden who were pan of a troupe of 43 who are cm a world tour. They were in costume. They were guests of the Wilbur Giermam and the Wesley Meyerses, who are members of the Scandinavian Society of Greater Laming. This society had sponsored the Sunday ap­ pearance of the troupe at Faith UMC in Laming. The spokesman for the Swedish visitors is a factory representative for a furniture manufacturer. His wife is a secretary. The other couple were a house painter and his nurse wife. They had been in Australia, where they visited Ayres Rock and Alice Springs. Derek Logan is the son born to Brenda and Dale Dennie May 26 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. He weighed six pounds six ounces. He has a brother Bradley and a sister Brandy at home. The Lake Odessa chapter. Order of Eastern Star, will meet at the Masonic Temple June 12 for their regular meeting at eight in the evening. The Women's Fellowship of the Congrega­ tional Church will have a picnic at the church at noon Tuesday, June 13. The short business 129 E. State St., P.O. Box 126 Dear Ann Landers: My 20-year-old sister (I'll call her Marie) works as a pool typist in a large office. She is a sweet, attractive girl, and this is her first downtown job. She hasn't been around much. Last night Marie phoned me, and she was terribly rattled. She said her boss called her into his office after everyone else had gone home and asked her to please help him out. It seems the zipper in his pants broke and he had to go to a fancy supper directly from the office. Marie succeeded in fixing the zipper (it had gotten off the track), but she was very nervous about whether or not she had done the right tiling by agreeing to help him. She would like your opinion and so would I. — Little Rock. Dear Rock: I need more information. Did the boss remove his pants? If so, where was he when Marie fixed the zipper? If not, was he businesslike during the procedure? Until you supply me with these details I am unable to give you an answers. h alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize h. How to Deal With h. How to Conquer It” can turns things around. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers, P.OL Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (m Canada, send $4.45.) COPYRIGHT 1990 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. meeting will include election of officers. On Vnuday, June 17, there will be a Father-Son Breakfest with a program following at 8 a.m. before the morning worship service. Jerry Carpeater of Bonita Springs. Fla., has returned to iris southern home after spending a mouth here with his parents, Hobart and Edm Harim Jr. (Bud) and Ann Middaugh and daughter SaDy are now residing in their apart­ ment on property their firm owned on Huddle Rond north of the railroad track. They sold their Tapper Lake home io people from Farm­ ington Hills, who will use it as a summer home. The Ronald Scheher family have rented their home oa Ttscter Road as they have mov­ ed to Getngia. Mr. md Mrs. Rich Nurenburg announce the birth of a daughter, Jessica Renee, oa April 27 at Bumrworth Hospital. She weigh­ ed six pouada, 13% ounces. The grandparents are Mr. art Mrs. Bernard McDiarnrid and Mr. art Mrs Willmn Nnrerturg. Thia ft —ivrnary time for many couples. The Dale Shetterfys observed their 60th annivenary June 4. A.J. art Ellen Young of Lake Drive will have their 30th June 9 with an open home al the Hastings Elks Lodge. Don art Alice Wiser of Jotria Street are having a 25th seeiventfy June JO. De Arthur Grauls orthkrt their 50th af tn ojfen Nbuse June 3 at Cumriagham i Acre. , Graduations art collegiate honors also make the news. Eastern Michigan University lets Diane Michutka of Lake Odessa as graduating magna cum laude. She is the daughter of Victor md Delores Michutka of Tasker Rort Carol Nymm of Lake Odessa is another graduate al the Ypsilanti university. Christine Mullen ts listed m a graduate of Michigan State Univenity. Central United Methodist Church honored its graduates Sunday with recognition during the morning service May 27 art al a reception ■ the Fetiowrfrip Hall. High School graduates were femes Lawson, Todd Bosworth, Laura Cobb art Rayna Corey. Donita Goodemoot was preseat as a graduate of Ferris State Univenity. Two other high school graduates art six additional college graduates were unable to attend. One circle of the UMW homed the reception, which inchided a decorated cake. Central United Methodist is now on its sum­ mer achrtnlr, with worship service at 9:30 S.UL from June 3 through Sept. 2 Central's Orttawe md Cetebratioa rum from 10 a.m. until 11:30a.m. each Wednesday, June 13, to My 23 except for July 4. There will be dasres for Acre ages 2% through aduh. Lakewood school news had stories of the retirement of two veteran teacher/ad atiartraton, with Dnryll Haztzler and Ward (Arch) Vial ream concluding their careers with Lakewood schools in June. Stories of the Teacher of the Year from each school lists Mary EDea Quigley and husband Paul QirigVy from Woodland Elementary and Lakewood High School. Teachers of the Week at Weal Elementary were Janet Keller of Hartingr art Marcia (Hulliberger) Hofstra of Nash Highway. June 3 marked Pentecost Sunday in Chris­ tian churches of the western world. The weather locally had appropriate strong winds. At Central United Methodist Church, one feature of the morning service was scripture reading in other tongues: Linda Smith with Spasush, Erika Behler reading German, Sue Palmetier with Korean, art Doug Trembath reading Latin. English versus were read at the tame time. There was truly each one heard in his own language. A large tree at the northwest entrance of the wooded village park broke in the strong winds art fell onto the apartment house adjacent. Elsewhere, limbs and leaves were strewn about. INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Form • Group Health • Business • Mobile Home Retirement • Personal Belongings • Life • Home Auto Hastings, Ml 49058 Was zipper help right? Lake Odessa News: • General Factory Labor Member FDIC ASTINGS • 5 Commissioned Salespeople • Automatic Press Operator Sational ANK of HELP WANTED came home and found a box >n the porch that contained some glassware and crocheted items and a sack of old pictures. There was no note. I had been expecting her visit for a month but had not heard from her. It appears that this was her way of severing all ties. After only 10 months of marriage, a virtual stranger has everything it took my parents 35 years to build together. It hurts to know that my parents did nothing to prevent this from happening. At times. I wonder if they really cared about me. Memories are often wrapped around "things.” As a mother of an only child and the stepmother of three. I want the children in my life to have what is important to them and rightfully theirs. Once you are gone, the only control you have over your estate is what you have put on paper. I urge everyone who reads this to write a will and make sure it is in the hands of a lawyer. It should not be done in a hurry. A will should be a true reflection of the years you have spent with the people you love. My hope and my prayer is that you will print this letter and that someone will be spared the pain I have experienced. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to reach so many people. — Modesto, Calif. Dear Modesto: I appreciate your taking the time and trouble to share a heartbreaking story. As your letter points out, it is a mistake to assume that the next of kin will do the right thing. Too often, they don't. • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 For free help and support call I-8OO-4-CANCER. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 7, 1990 — Page 9 MYSTERY FARM! CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Mystery Farm #18 This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Hastings Banner and is part of a series of Barry County farms. No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer snapped, so it’s up to you, our readers, to identify the mystery farm each week. If you can identify this mystery farm ... merely fill out the entry blank below with your answer, name and address and either mail or drop off at the Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The name of the person correctly identifying this farm will be put in a drawing to be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for a FREE ’25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to one of the sponsoring merchants. The owner of each week’s Mystery Farm will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a 4x5 color photo of the farm merely by claiming it at the Hastings Banner office by Wednesday noon. DRAWING WINNER #17 • BARRY WOOD ..Mt HAtrmet. Barry Wood was drawn as the winner of a Mystery Farm $25 Gift Certificate — Thank You to All Who Entered — ; Mystery Farm #18 Answer My Name My Address. Phone MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St. — Nashville, Mich. Parte • Sales • Servlet Ph. (517) 852-1910 WHITE ■Tsari Caledonia Fanners Elevator Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. WOODLANDS Sales and Service | 945 4493 or 1800 866-4493] 146 E. Main St. • 891-8108 Rapair AU Makes Caledonia Lumber Co. Lawn Mowers • Chain Sawa COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL ■ INDUSTRIAL cMan Courffov* DvptndiDM PICK UP DELIVERY 115 Kinsey • 891-8143 DAILY 6 WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATU 948-2681 Clarksville Elevator Simplicity 307 Hashing? St LAWN-BOY LANDFILL 401 S. Main St. • 693-2283 * 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings » INDUSTRIAL A COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS Open io PuWc Tuesday* and SaiumayB OS Cappon Oil Co. Music Center BULK PLANT & AUTO SERVICE T & M Tire and Service, Inc. "Barry County's TV B VCB Headquarters" 1601 S. Hanover — Hastings 4 Whwl AKgnmMtt 1 Balancing, Brak. Relining, Shocks. Exhaust Service. Turnups and Air Conditioning ■CA • Z«Mk • Sow • GE • Flebw Phone 945*3354 130 W. 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(616) 891-9233 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 7, 1990 Five candidates will seek two seats on Thornapple Kellogg school board One board seat contested in Lakewood School election; millage renewal also requested J-Ad Graphics News Service The names of two contenders for one scat on the Lakewood Board of Education and a 25.35-mill renewal request will appear on the June 11 annual school election ballot. Curt JnhMnn. 47, of 723 Fourth Ave., said he wants to help Lakewood prepare for the future and will challenge incumbent Board Treasurer Lynn FetterrnM for the seat he has occupied since he was appointed nearly five years ago. FrttrnnM, SI, is a member of the board's personnel, negotiating and building commit­ tees and has served as vice president. He said he wants to continue to serve on the board because, "It's an excellent way to serve and be active in the school district." A resident of 303 Lake Point Drive, Lake Odessa, Fetterman is a self-employed public accountant, operating his business in Hastings. He and his wife, Phyllis, who is also his of­ fice manager, have three children — Kathy, a junior at Ferris Stale University; and Chuck, a junior, and Matt, a sophomore at Lakewood High School. "1 want to continue curriculum coordina­ tion and improvement," he said. "I would also like to see improvement of the ad­ ministrative structure to tighten controls and require accountability." Updating transporation cost efficiency is another area of concern for Fetterman, aioog with goals to follow up and monitor Lakewood graduates to help evaluate and im­ prove the district. Fetterman said he is qualified to serve as a board trustee because of his business background and experience working with people, "and representing them before various governmental units,” he said. "1 have 4'/i years of current school board experience. 1 am also completely independent of the union that represents the employees of our school district (unlike Johnson)." He said he would also like to set up a fond for students, called the "Lakewood Foundation." Outside of work. Fetterman is a member of the Independent Accountants Association, West Michigan chapter, serving one year as chairman and two years on the state education committee for one year. Fetterman is also a member of the National Society of Public Accountants, the Accredita­ tion Council for Accounting and the National Association of Tax Practitioners. JMmm, a speech and language pathologist for the Thomapple Kellogg School* in Mid­ dleville, is making his first bid for public of­ fice with an agenda of preparing for the 21st century, he said. "I am running for the Lakewood Board of Education because I would like to be a part of providing a bright and promising future for the children of this district," he said. "As an educator with 22 yean of experience, I feel I could offer some ideas aad insights to our Board of Education from a different perspective. Johnson is active in the local community, serving as a member of the Central United Methodist Church; Lake Odessa Lions Club; Lake Odessa Ambulance, past president; Lake Odessa Planning Commission, nasi chair. Lakewood Lady Vibes Baskrthall Chib board; and director of the Lake Odessa Beach and Lions Club Summer Swimming program. He and hb wife, Pat, have four children, two who are Lakewood graduates and two are current Lakewood students. "I believe it is most important that our school system starts now in order to be ready for the 21st century," he said. "We must be sure that our school system provides all students with an education equal to or better than other school systems, so that our children are not left behind as we enter the next century." ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON June 11,1990 THE PLAfeE (OR PLACES) OF ELECTION ARE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST GYM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAME OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO BE ELECTED: Robert L. Byington — Two (2) year term Jennifer J. Haire — Two (?) year term Stephen S. Lewis — Two (2) year term Ray A. Rose — Two (2) year term Robert S. Casey — Four (4) year term Kenneth L Hawblitz — Four (4) year term Larry E. Haywood — Four (4) year term Kenneth L Kensington — Four (4) year term Michael J. McPhiliips — Four (4) year term THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS WILL BE VOTED UPON: PROPOSITION I - GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the stale equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be In­ creased by 1.38 mills (SI .38 on each $1,000.00) for two years, 1000 and 1001, for general operating purposes, including textbook, equipment, and furniture replacement, and building maintenance end repair purposes? COUNTY TREASURERS CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT County of Barry Park and Courthouse Renovation Assyria Township Baltimore Township Cartton Township Castleion Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Woodland Township Barry Iniermodlato School District Hastings Area Schools VOTED INCREASES YRS. EFFECTIVE 25 mill 1000-1001 unlimited 1000-1008 NONE NONE 1.5 mills 1900-1901 1.0 mills 1900-1902 2.0 mills 1990-1992 1.5 mills 1900-1901 1.0 mill 1990 1.0 milt 1000-1901 2.0 mills 1900-1904 1.25 mills Indefinitely 27.7797 mills 1000-1092 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the County Treasurer. D This Certificate Is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School NAME OF DfSTlCT Hastings Area School District Dated: May 2. 1990 ELECTION DATE jUne 11, 1990 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases In the total tax rate limita­ tion in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT Hastings Area Schools VOTED INCREASES 27.7797 YEARS EFFECTIVE 3 years 1990-91-92 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be record­ ed in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District Dated: May 2, 1990 ELECTION DATE June 11. 1990 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Calhoun County Treasurer THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 O’CLOCK A.M., AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8:00 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY. Dated: May 29, 1990 Patricia L. Endsley Secretary. Board of Education Hastings Area School District by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The annual school election in the Thomapple Kellogg District Monday will include a renewal of 2.5 mills, a Headlee rollback proposal and a race for two seats on the Board of Education. Five people have filed for the two four-year board positions. Gary Thaler decided not to run again and the chair now held by Donald Williamson is also up for election. Williamson is seeking re-election to his seat, and Judith Bailey, Wanda Hunt, Patricia Morganstem and Terry Titus are newcomers. Bailey, 37, of Parmalee Road, Middleville Lynn Fttttrmsn Curt Johnson According to Johnson, lhe Lakewood system was good in the past because it ade­ quately provided a variety of educational op­ portunities to all citizens, school aged and adult. “We are now, however, at a point in our school system's history where we must move very dramatically forward. If we want our children to be prepared for the 21st century, we must act now. To do nothing is to fall "The quality of life in each of Lakewood's communities — Sunfield, Woodland, Clarksville, Woodbury, Lake Odessa — and all the townships which are a part of this system, is directly related to the quality of our school system and its educational offerings," he continued. "Good schools also enhance the business climate of the area." Johnson added that it is to the benefit of the community to support its school system. “If we shortchange our schools, we deprive our children, and in the long run, wc shot* change ourselves. I am hopeful that my future will find me on the Board of Education work­ ing to provide a bright and promising future for the children of the Lakewood School System." has long been associated with the Thornapple Kellogg School District She was employed by the TK Community Education Department for six years as liaison and senior citizen coordinator. Bailey has also worked for lhe school/community library, the Kent Regional Com-munity Education Assoc­ iation, and she co-chaired lhe first LCTK Community Education bazaar. Now a reception administrative assistant at Instructional Fair, an educational publisher, Bailey said she ’ikes being involved in education. She said her experience oo various committees has been beneficial when brainstorming is needed, and "ideas and suggestions can be born, changed and strengthened. "I want to see our school continue to upgrade our children's education for the technological advances that the future will be bringing them. I'd like to see the lines of communication between school and community strengthened," she said. She added that she feels her work keeps her informed of trends and changes in education and school and state funding problems. Bailey and her husband, Michael, are the parents of a daughter, Mandy, who is a third grader at West Elementary. Bailey has volunteered her time at the elementary schools spring carnivals for three years, and attends PTO/PET meetings; makeit, take-it workshops; open houses; and "Great Pumpkin contests. Wanda Hunt, 43, is running for elected office for foe first time. She is a wife, mother and homemaker, and her husband, Robot, is district sales manager for Purina Mills Inc. The Hunts* four children have graduated or are attending Thomapple Kel-logg. Laine graduated in 1984, Katie in 1985, Jamie in 1988, and Rob is a sophomore at TK High School this year. "I am running for school board so that I can intelligently influence the school system," she said. "Many of us question and criticize without adequate details or knowledge of the issues. I wish to serve the voters with thorough research, common sense md carefol budgeting.” Hunt said she supports the current millage renewal and proposal to override foe Headlee rollback "because Thomapple Kellogg needs Wanda Hunt Judith Bailey to continue foe curriculum improvements it has started. "I realize too, that contracts will probably be an issue by fall and they will demand time and wire decision making," she added. She said she feels that she is qualified to be on foe Board of Education because she has had children in the school system, communicates well, and is concerned about foe school. "I also have the time and foe willingness to serve on the board as a responsive, responsible member," she said. Pat Morgenstern is another newcomer running for a seat on foe board. She is a marketing director at Interspec Interiors and an instructor at Davenport College. She and her husband, David, a die designer at B.O.C. live on Chief Noonday Road— "My main priority is to continue curriculum improve-ments for college require­ ments and employability in foe work force," Morganstem said. Two Maple Valley candidates unopposed for school board election by Mark Laltore StaffWriur MAPLE VALLEY - John Krolik and Ted Spoelstra will be foe only candidates running for the two open four-year terms on the Maple Valley Board of Education Monday. The openings are the result of decisions by trustees Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins, both of Nashville, to step down after their terms ex­ pire June 30. Krolix, a 41-year-old businessman who is a second-time candidate, has not held public of­ fice before. For nearly 20 years, he and his wife, Cin­ dy, have lived in Vermontville, where they are raising their four children: Lindsey, 11, Erica, 9 and Andrew, 6 — all of who attend Maplewood Elementary School — and Hillary, 3. Self-employed in the Westar Timber Com­ pany, Krolik has been in foe wholesale timber business far 11 years. Krolik said he believes it is his duty to serve his community and added that though be will represent the people, he will ultimately vote according to the dictates of his conscience on issues before the board. "But my primary consideration will always be to insure that the kids get the best possible education," Krolik said. If, or more precisely, when, Krolik is elected, he sees the big concerns of the board as finding a new superintendent and finishing foe new policy and procedure manual that has been prepotd by the MASB. He also says his general goals will be twofold: "First I’d like to see the high school offer more advanced science and math classes for foe benefit of those students who will be going on to college," he said. Krolik added that with the strong emphasis on education today, a college degree has much the same value and significance in society as a high school degree when he was in high school. You have to have at least a bachelor's degree and more and more now a master’s if you want to get the available good jobs, he said. On the other hand, Krolik doesn’t believe a college degree is an absolute prerequisite to a rewarding career, which is the concern of his second goal. "I do think there wil’ be jobs available in the the next decade for people without college degrees, but I think they are going to need sou;? additional training or education after high school.” Krolik said, and (hat is why ins goal will be to strengthen and improve the vocational programs available in or through the Maple Valley School District. "Although I'm not yet familiar with our vocational offerings. I do realize that some of our students will not go to college, so I hope we can equip them with adequate, additional training or education," he added. “Aad I think we can do this by strengfeeaing our own programs or by taking advantage of and work­ ing in conjunction with the community col­ leges, the E1SD and any other available train­ ing programs," Krolik said. Consequently, Krolik is looking forward to being a trustee. “J think it will be ini?renting," he said. "But it b a hard job because there are always two sides to the issues. In discussing the possibility of having to make cuts in educational programs in the future, or of having to go to a pay-to-play sports and band situation, or of having to make a choice between nMuntaitung the cur­ rent educational program at foe expraaf of cuts in the sports program at Maple Valley, Krolik said he would consider it fee board’s job to “find a way to maintain or improve fee existing programs.” “We're going to move forward, not backward," Krolik said optimistically. "We just have to find the means to do it," which, he acknowledged, may not be easy. "I don't believe we should sacrifice sports for education hernute they are one and fee same," he added. “Sports are fee moat vi»bte aspect of a school district and they play an important rote in the community." But if the financial situation in fee district became so desperate as to require a cut in educational programs or sports provrans, there would be no question in eifoe- of these candidates' minds. "If it came down to it, sports would have to go. But 1 don’t think it will come to that," Krolik said. A first-time candidate for trustee, Spoelstra, 57, who works at Michigan Bell and is president pro tern of the Village of Nashville, leaves no doubt as to what to ex­ pect if it comes to a budget crunch and such a trade-off scenario becomes a reality in the district. *‘I believe my job on the board will be to get the kids the best possible education for our money — even if it that means pay-to-play or eliminating sports programs,” Spoelstra said. “Don’t get me wrong. 1 like sports and think they’re important for the kids and foe community.” he added. "But under no cir­ cumstances should sports take precedence over academic programs." “I think my job as trustee will be to make sure these kids are prepared for the future, to get them ready for college or the workplace.” Spoelstra said. “How many pro athletes and musicians do we produce in Maple Valley?" For Spoelstra, the money available in the district should be spent on maintaining the best possible academic programs. "If there's money left after we insure their education, it should go for sports, but sports are the extras, the fringes, not the necessities. John Krolik Ted Spoelstra he added. Spoelstra also said he realizes that this may not be the most popular position in the district. “But the emphasis has to be on the basics," he said. “American schools, including Maple VaHcy, are turning out too many students who can't pass a college entrance exam, and that has to be turned around. I think society as a whole needs to take some of the emphasis off of sports and put it back on the basics.” he commented. Sm MAPLE VALLEY, Pags 10 Terry Titus She said she is running for foe school board because, "as an educator, 1 am particularity concerned about our educational syustem and I feel I can make a contribution based on my experience and background." Morganstem said she feels she is qualified to be a board member because she has experience in education, has worked in the business community for many years, and has gained greater understanding and insight about the eduational system. Terry Titus, a home renovater and landlord, said he sees running far the school board as a way to perform a civic duty in his area. He and his wife, Aletha, live on Green Lake Road in Middleville. Titus, owner of TRT Properties, said the key issues that concern him are achieving parity for all school districts and switching the financial burden from the local tax base to a more equitable method of financing. He said he is also interested in open communication from the school stytem to people in foe community, and is concerned about current maintenance facilities and their needs. "1 care abut education far our children. I’m educated myself with some degree of experience in teaching and want to pay back some of my debt to society," Titus said. Having had four children at Thomapple Kellogg helped him to understand children’s needs, he added. His children are Eric Titus, now in the U.S. Army; Elizabeth Titus, who attends Greenville High School; Tammy Jeffery, at Taylor University; and Lucas and Tara Jeffery, both attending TK. The past president of the Freeport Boosters and former Boy Scoutmaster, Titus said his common sense and leadership qualities will be useful should he be elected to the board. He owns antique cars, is interested in flying, and hopes to continue lessons for his private pilot's license. Donald Williamson has 16 years experience on the board, and 19 years of high er education experience. "I feel a need to be involved in education in my community. I’have lhe experience in education to offer a solid contribution in helping toadminister this school district," he said. His occupation is in higher education administration, as he is the executive assistant to the president of Kendall College of Art and Design. He and his wife, Catherine, live on Green Lake Road, and have four children, all of whom attended Thomapple Kellogg. They are Melinda, 27, who also attended MSU, Donald, 25, who went to U of M, Stacia, who attended MSU, and Kenneth, 21, who is at the Kendall College of Art and Design. In his time on the board, Williamson has served as president, vice president and secretary. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 7, 1990 — Page 11 Nine candidates to compete for 3 Hastings board seats Monday's annual school election will see nine candidates vying for two four-year posi­ tions and one two-year term on lhe Hastings Board of Education. Incumbent Larry Haywood and four newcomers will compete the four-year seats. President Diane Hoekstra is not seeking another term. Larry Haywood.43, said he is running for the school board because he genuinely cares about the education of Hastings’ young people. ”1 feel that I represent farmers and working people and caii apply hard-won economic knowledge to the running of the schools,” he said. Haywood said he is qualified for lhe posi­ tion because he has been a member of the board for the past eight years. Financial reform and loss of local control of the schools concern Haywood. "The schools of the state desperately need finance reform; Proposal B-type legislation, which I supported and actively seek,” he said. "Another concern is the continued lou of local control of schools through carrot-onstick finance schemes by state lawmakers,” he continued. Besides serving on the board for eight years, serving as treasurer and vice president, Haywood has been a board member for the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, a board member of Michigan Stale Univetity's Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation, served on the MSU Telcftnn Ad­ visory Board and the Barry County Tax Limitation Committee. Haywood and his wife, Ellen, live on Soloman Road in Hastings where they own and operate a dairy farm. The Haywoods have four children. Amy, 20, is a junior at MSU; Mall, 16, is a sophmore at Hastings High School; Luke, 14, is in the eighth grade at Hastings Middle ■School and Marc, 9. is in the third grade at St. '.Rose of Lima. Robert Caney, 61, a trustee on the Hastings Charter Township Board, is a retired teacher and administrator from the Hastings Area Schools. Casey said he is running for a seat because he would like to help children get a good education. “As a teacher and administrator, I fed I have helped many young people get a good ■start on their education," he said, "I would 'try in whatever ways a board member can to :help their children and grandchildren to get a good start in education." ; Casey is concerned about the financial situation of the schools. ■ “The people of our community have a vast 'sum invested in their schools,*' he said, “Hopefully, our millage will be approved. “Another real necessity,” he continued, "is complete school finance reform.” Casey said his association with the schools and knowledge of the curriculum qualify him to be helpfol as a board member. Casey, who resides on Campground Rood in Hastings, is a member of the Lions Club and is a member of the board of the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. Kat HawbMtz, 35, an analytical instrument engineer al the Upjohn Company, said he is running for the school board because he wants to use his experience and has a genuine con­ cern for the education of children in the community. “My involvement with the Calhoun Area Vocational Center, Kalamazoo Math and Science Center and my tenure as instructor for the Department of Defense have given me in­ sight into what students can do with the proper resources,” he said, “However, we must balance this with the community's ability to pay.” Hawblitz said that he feels he is qualified to run for the board because of his experience as a member of the Education Action Group for the Barry County Futuring Committee and the Advisory Committee at CAVC, aad his tenure as an electronics instructor for the Department of Defense. Besides his involvement with boards and committees. Hawblitz has served as the first vice president of the Lions Club and the chair­ man of the Technician Task Force at the Up­ john Company. Hawblitz said he feels there are many issues and concerns to be discussed. One of his con­ cerns involve passing lhe millage for purchase of new-textbooks and the repair of school facilities. He said he is also concerned about parental involvement. “The school is experiencing some serious difficulty, mostly in the middle and high school, but also in the lower grades, (and it's) of little or no concern on the part of the parents," he said. “The school is not a baby sitting service, but some parents see it as such. “Some accountability must be placed at lhe feet of the parents,” he continued. Hawblitz also said that he realizes that single parenthood creates unique problems and suggested that after-school activities for "latch-key kids” should be considered. His third area of concern is contracts for teachers. "1 would prefer to hire and retain good teachers at a higher salary than compromise the quality of education we provide to the community's students," he said. Hawblitz and his wife. Suki, a nurse's aide. Ray Rose Stephen Lewis Kenneth Hawblltz “1 felt that after 40 years in business and electrical experience, I was available and qualified,"said Lewis. Lewis said he felt that,"good education for students and the return of prayer to schools" are important issues for the school district. Lewis is the widower of Lucille Lewis and has one son, Stephen Roger Lewis, who graduated from the Hastings Area School System. 38, a senior systems analyst at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, said he is naming because he is concerned about the future of the students and he looks forward to informing the community about the school system and its needs and accomplishments. “1 want to make sure all children receive a good education," he said, "The future of this community rests with the students of today." Roue, who has a bachelor's degree in secon­ dary education, said he feels that his background in education, business and com­ puter technology give him the practical ex­ perience that qualifies him to serve. Rote said he feels that the schools need to cake a look at new ideas aad technology. "The continued aad expanded use of com­ puters in education can only help belter prepare the students for the working world,” he said. Rose also expressed concern for the need to Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to ' Maple Valley, continued And for Spoelstra the basics haven’t chang­ ed much. They are still reading, writing, malh and science. Spoelstra, who has lived in Nashville for many years and whose wife and four adult children graduated from Maple Valley, added that be thinks the job will be a challenge. “I just hope I can contribute to providing our children with lhe best possible education, which may sound repititious. But I just want to try to make things better. That’s all we can do." he said. There are no other proposals on the June 11 ballot. Nashvi."- residents will vote al Fuller school, and Vermontville residents will vote at Maplewood. strengthen all educational programs, both general and vocational. He also said that finance reform was necessary to improve the school system. "In order to meet our current needs, we have been forced to accept a larger roll in lhe funding of our school system," he said, "The State of Michigan has a funding system that varies from $2,000 io $7,000 per pupil based solely on where the student lives. This is not right and needs to be changed. "However, we can not afford to wait until the state corrects this problem. Educational financing has been a problem in Michigan for a decade. "We need to support our students today," he concluded, "With only one chance at an education, we need to see that it is the best we can provide.” Rose is the vice president of the Hastings Athletic Boosters, a board member of the Education Enrichment Foundation, a member of the Citizens for Quality Education and is a past member and president of die Hastings Lions Club. He nd his wife Maty, a painter, have three children, Paul, 16, who attends Hastings High School; Karyn, 14, who attends the middle school; aad Melissa, 12, who attends St. Rose of Lima. Jennifer Haire Robert Byington Kenneth Kensington The Hastings Banner Year Hoasetowa Newspaper—Cat MMtoJ — ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION nonce or lucnow or or tm iuctom annual FITKIN V*11 HUB tCHOOtl COUNTKt OT UAMV ANO AUMAN, MKNIOAN TO BE HELD JUNE 11,1990 Michael McPhiliips live on Ickes Rond in Hastings with their four children. Stacey, 13, attends Maple Valley; Jennifer, 7, attends Southeastern; Billy, 3, at­ tends Happy Time Pre-school; and Jon is 2. Kr—rth fiMfaqlnn. 50, chief executive officer of Viatec, said he is running because of concerns he and his company have about the condition of the state's school systems. He said he is concerned about lhe quality of education, not for college-bound students, but for high school graduates entering the labor market for the first time, and for their having baric job skills. Kensington also said he is concerned about "the accountability for all elements and func­ tions that make up a Hastings school student's education.” He said he is qualified to run for the school board because his business experience will enable him to contribute to the business side will enable him to contribute to the students' basic requirements. Kensington is a member of the Michigan Slate Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Ass^ •. .i of Corrosion Engineers, Society of astic Industries, Society of Plastic F-gmeen and is attending a three-year presi­ dent's course at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Kensington and his wife, Carol, live on Cook Road in Hastings and have five children; Ken Jr., 27, Laurie, 20, Jennifer. 18, and Jon, 11, all of whom have attended or are attending Hastings schools. MfcM McPMUps. 39, an attorney and partner with Dimmer A McPhiliips, said he is running because he wants to make a contribu­ tion to the community he lives and works in. “This is one way of backing up my belief that parents have to be involved in the educa­ tional lives of their children." he said. McPhiliips also said that he is running because he is involved in his children's lives and be feels that he can make a diffcmce. Having facilities available for education and parental and community involvement are what McPhiliips said arc concerns and issues for the district. "I want Hastings area students to have the facilities available to allow them to have a quality education,” he said. “It's not enough, however, to have the facilities available. There must be encouragement, primarily from the parents, to take advantage of the educational facilities available. "We have to identify goals for the school system based on what the community wants. We have to work toward achieving those goals and in my view that means keeping the community involved.” McPhiliips said he is qualified because he is a parent and a resident of the community. "In my work I deal with many of the pro­ blems with ‘the system'." he continued. "I think that I bring some insight in that regard." He also said that being a successful business person will enable him to. "be one link in providing cost effective management." McPhiliips has been a Baltimore Township Larry Haywood Robert Casey trustee and and has served on lhe Baltimore Township Planning Commission. Baltimore Township Zoning Board of Appeals, is a member of the Rotary Club of Hastings and is a veteran. He and his wife. Lautal, a buyer for FlexFab, live on McGlynn in Hastings. The couple has three children; Michael McPhiliips Jr., 2, Christopher Remley, 7 and Nickolas Remley, 9. Both Christopher and Nickolas attend Northeastern Elementary School. Four candidates are contending for the twoyear position that will be vacated by William Baxter. Baxter filled lhe seat after the resigna­ tion last year of Ann Ainsle, but said he does not wish to run for lhe completion of lhe term. Robert Byington, 38, an attorney and part­ ner with the Depot Law Offices in Hastings, is running for the school board because, "It is in need of people who wish to contribute to the school and assist to guide its direction. ‘•While I have no personal projects or agen­ das 1 wish to accomplish, 1 will be able to assist in this need,” he continued. ”1 want to be a part of maintaining and improving the quality of education in the Hastings area. Byington said school finance is lhe most "striking" issue. “As one member of a board in this state, 1 don't believe that 1 can singlehandedly change the funding system for the state,” he said, "But an overhaul is necessary." Byington said that his experience in business and serving on "quasi-public” boards as well as other community involve­ ment qualify him for a position on the school board. Byington is a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, an assistant secretary in the Hastings Rotary, a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, lhe American Judicature Society. Barry County Menial Health Board. Juvenile Law Section Council of the State Bar of Michigan, Fellow of Michigan Bar Foundation, a former board member and vice president of Legal Aid of Central Michigan and is the president of the Barry County Bar Association. He and his wife, Martha, live on West Green Street in Hastings and have two children, Sarah, 9, who attends Central School and Eric, who is 4. Jennifer Haire, 39. an artist and owner of Jennie's Glass Studio Stained and Leaded Glass, said she is running because she is very "kid” oriented and interested in the school system. "1 feel that in the last few years our board of education has done a tremendous job of making decisions that are needed for the fast changing pace of today's educational system,” she said, “And, I would like to help ensure that this is carried on.” Having an interest in the way the school system is run, a solid business background, an ability to work well with others, raising three children and being somewhat familiar with the workings of lhe school board are what qualify her for a position on the board, she said. About issues facing the school board, Haire said it is important that the board as a whole, rather than individual members, make deci­ sions as issues arise. "Each question and concern must be evaluated on an individual basis as to how it affects our educational system,” she said. Haire is a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Middle School PTO and has volunteered al the school for activities such as lhe Elementary School Art in the Park, open houses and school dances. She also said she is active in the YMCA, has held offices in the Southeastern PTO and is a member of lhe Joint PTO. Haire and her husband, Brian, live on Hanover Street in Hastings and have three children, Rich, 13, who attends the middle school; Scott, 11. who attends Southeastern; and Randy, 4, who will start school in the fall. Stephen Lewis, 86, is retired manager of Hastings Refrigeration and Appliance Shop. He said he is running he heard there was a need for someone who was qualified in business and educational experience. ELECT TRUSTEE VOTE! For free help and support call 1800-4-CANCER. June 11, 1990 Paid for by Michael J. McPhiliips 221 s Broadway. Hastings. Ml TO TIM IUCTOM Of TIM SCHOOL DMTMCT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, Juno 11,1990 THE FOLK OF ELECTION WIU. OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN TM MOtMNO AND CLOM ATS O'CLOCK IN TM MMNO At the annual school election there will be elected one (1) members) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1994. TM FOLLOWINO MMONS HAVE SEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(MS) □ FAUL J. SKINNER TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions) will bo submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: L APPROVAL TO LEW MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Shall lhe maximum authorized millage rate of Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, bo approved for levy In 1990 without the reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963? IL ULLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may bo assessed against ail property In Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be Increased by 24494 mills (82.5494 on each 81,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1990, to provide additional funds for operating purposes? ne vormo rtAca<s) ah ai follow* PRECINCT HO. 1 Voting Place: Dolton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township In which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 24,1960, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by lhe Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, is as follows: Park By Barry County: Courthouse Renovation By Barry Intermediate School District By Barry Township: By Hope Township: By Orangeville Township: By Yankee Springs Township: By Baltimore Township: By Johnstown Township: By Prairieville Township: By the School District: Date: April 24,1990 1990-1991 Unlimited 1.25 mill 4.0 mills 2.0 mills 1.5 mills .5 mill none 1.0 mill 2.5 mills 23.1 mills, 1990 only 1/2 mill, 1990,1991 and 1992 2 mills, 1990 only .33 mill, 1990 only .25 mill 1990-1900 Indefinitely 1990-1991 1990-1992 1990-1991 1990-1994 1990 1990-1991 Juanita Yarger, Treasurer, Barry County I Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 10,1990, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: Years Effective Voted Mills Unit 1987-1991 1.00 By Allegan County: Roads 1988-1990 0.70 By GunPfain Two. Library 1988-1990 23.10 By School District: 1988-1992 0.50 1988-1990 2.00 1989-1990 .33 Unlimited 1.25 By Allegan Intermediate: Unlimited 1.78 Unlimited 1.80 1969-1992 0.70 Unlimited 1.25 By Barry Intermediate: Unlimited 0.50 The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held In the Delton Kellogg School District, Allegan, Michigan on June 11,1990. Dated at Allegan, Michigan Frederick G. Edgerton, April 10, 1990. Allegan County Treasurer This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams, Secretary, Board ol Education �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 ROBBERY Delton seeks millage hike, Headlee override A tax increase of 2.5494 mills for one year is being requested on the Delton Kellogg ballot during Monday's annual school election. Voters also are being asked to override the Headice Tax Limitation Amendment and elect a school board trustee for a four-year term. Paul Skinner, of 11380 Kingsbury Road, is unchallenged in his bid for one available school board scat. Trustee Sylvia Forster, whose term expires June 30, is not seeking re-election. Skinner said he supports both the millage proposal and the Headlee override. The Head lee Amendment has created millage rollbacks in the Delton district for the past three years and that's one of the reasons the board is asking voters to approve additional millage, Superintendent Dean McBeth has said. The Headlee rollbacks went into effect because local property values climbed higher than the state's rate of inflation. Those three rollbacks caused the district to lose the equivalent of 1.5494 mills. That's why the board is again asking voters to waive the rollback and allow the district to levy its full authorized millage rate in addition to approving extra millage. If voters do not agree to bypass the Headlee tax limit, the district stands to lose approximately SI50,000 during the next school year because the rollback would amount to 8/10 of a mill, McBeth said. A firm figure on the dollar loss is not available yet since the 1990-91 state aid formula has not been finalized. McBeth based the estimate continued from page 1 An alleged accomplice of the two, Hilda Cardinal, 62, was arrested later in Hastings by police. Authorities believe Cardinal, who lived with Larry Shananaquet at 2820 W. State Road, was involved in one of the rob­ beries. The shooting occurred after Gerald Shananaquet allegedly robbed a NBD branch at 116 Ottawa Ave. Grand Rapids Police Of­ ficer Curt Vanderkooi, who had been assigned to undercover surveillance after a string of area bank robberies, shot the man in a park­ ing lot after a struggle in which the suspect reportedly reached for a satchel containing a sawed-off shotgun. The bullet from the officer's .38 caliber service revolver passed through Shananaquet's left arm and lodged in his chest Grand Rapids Police Chief William He­ garty said Gerald Shananaquet has admitted to robbing four banks since March. Vanderkooi, a 10-year veteran of the de­ on a proposed formula. The other ballot proposition, the 2.5494mill request would generate about S500.000 for the schools. McBeth has said an estimated SI60,000 to SI 70,000 of that money would be spent on curriculum improvements in science and social studies and about S150.000 on equipment needs in many departments. With additional funds, the board also hopes to maintain current programs, expand the building trades program in the next school year, add another special education teacher to the staff, add two elementary teachers to help reduce class size in third and fourth grades and provide for a larger cash balance in the dwindling reserves. The district's current millage rate is 32.806 mills. Board candidate Skinner, 41, was defeated last year in his first attempt to seek a board seat. A medical research associate for the Upjohn Co. in Kalamazoo, he earned a bachelor of arts degree in biology at Adrian College in 1972. He and his wife, Peg, have two children, Dave, 15, and Ben, 13. She is a day care instructor at the Children’s Corner in Delton. Skinner has indicated that he is a proponent for better state commitment to public education. On the local level, he favors class size reductions, an economical means of communication between the school and the community, and fostering better teacher-toteacher and teacher-to-administrator communication, among other ideas. Paul Skinner partment, returned to regular duty Tuesday while the department's internal affairs unit investigated the shooting. Hegarty said. Grand Rapids police believe the trio are in­ volved in six of Kent County's record-break­ ing 18 bank robberies this year. Larry Shananaquet was arraigned Tuesday in Grand Rapids on five counts of bank rob­ bery. A sixth count wu filed Wednesday in 63rd District Court. Bond wu set at $230,000 and he wu lodged in the Kent County Jail. Convicted of three felonies since 1987, Larry Shananaquet wu first sentenced to the Barry County Jail in 1987 after possing u his father and signing a retail installment contract to buy a 1986 Buick Century from Gavin Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac in Mid­ dleville. The balance of his jail term wu transferred to the Kent County Jail after he wu sen­ tenced in Kent County Circuit Court to 18 months to 14 yean in prison on another mat­ ter. Later in 1987, Shananaquet escaped from the Grand Rapids Corrections Center. Gerald Shananaquet, a fanner U.S. Marine, TK schools asking for Headlee override by Jean Gallup wu scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday at Butterworth on six counts of bank robbery. Cardinal wu arraigned on one count of bank robbery in connection with an April 10 heist Bond wu set for her at $50,000. district, Garrett said. Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School system faces a loss of 10 percent of its present revenue if the voters reject the Headlee override and the 2.5 renewal requests on the June 11 ballot, said Superintendent Steve Garrett. "This is a very important vote for the school system," he said. "The 2.5 mills represents over 5.6 percent of the total school budget. That presently equals $304, 890 in local taxes and over $146,500 in state aid. If the Headlee override is not approved, the millage would have to be rolled back 1.7808 mills, or nearly 4 percent of the total school budget. "This would be a projected loss of $246,458 in local revenue and $95,900 in state aid,” he continued. Both the renewal of 2.5 mills and the Headlee override are needed to maintain the present level of millage for lhe school "Without support of both of these proposals, the district would lose over $793,748 or nearly 10 percent of the present revenue,” he said. The Headlee Amendment calls for a rollback of the school's millage rate when property assessments rise more than the rate of inflation from the previous year. But, the schools don't get any more money when property assessments rise, even above the inflation rate, because the state withdraws its financial support accordingly, Garrett explained. "By approving the override, you are not increasing your millage rate. Put simply, the approval to override would allow the school district to levy the amount of millage the the voters have already authorized the district to levy,” he said. "It’s a legal question asking for permission to keep what has been previously authorized by our voters." Geography Bee winner named at Southeastern Jason Windes Is Southeastern Elementary's National Geography Bee winner. He won by correctly answering more geography questions than anyone else in the fifth grade during the geography bee held at Southeastern during the first part of February. Jason also submitted a written entry to the state competition. Principal retires at Bellevue school Berate Geyer will retire st the end of the current school year after serving 15 years as principal of BeUevue Elementary School. Geyer earned his bachelor’s degree from Concordia Teachers College and his master’s degree from the University of Michigan. He was a teacher and principal in the Lutheran Schools in Flint, Monroe and Livonia and in Decatur, Ind. During his tenure as elementary principal at BeUevue, he initialed the home visitation and Haptic program. Besides his duties u prin­ cipal, he served as director of the Chapter 1 and special education program. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... IVood/and News Several VCR tapes loaned by Dorothy Schaibly are now available to children at the Woodland Library. These tapes can be kept only from one library day to the next. They are "Moses.” "Children’s Bible Hour." “Kids’ Praise! 4,” "Jesus’ Life (His Birth)." "Paul’s Ministry," “Jesus’ Concern for Peo­ ple," and one by the Puppet Prospectors about the "Three Pigs and One Wolf." Wann weather has arrived and bees are swarming. John Lucas put one swarm into a hive box last week. Woodland Post Office employees Isla DeVries and Jim Wickham were surprised Friday rooming when a resident brought them a decorated cake. Wickham’s half of the split cake was decorated with a landscape, in­ cluding a road with car. a mail box and a tree all representing Wickham on the mail route. Decorations on DeVries' half of the cake in­ cluded stamps and an Uncle Sam hat. The cake was made and decorated by Elaine Benner and Nancy Durbin. Beth Speas is home from Huntington Col­ lege (Indiana) for the summer. She will soon son a summer job at the Lakewood School Superintendent's office. Nadine Speas will again spend the summer with several other Lakewood aides repairing text boooks at each of the Lakewood District schools. This is the eighth or ninth year Mrs. Speas has been pan of this crew. George aad Judy Johnson held on open house Sunday for their daughter. Julie, who recently graduated from high school through a home study program. Gary and Kay Coates. by Catherine Lucas former Woodland residents who now live in Eaton Rapids where Gary is associate pastor at First Methodist Church, came to the open house. Coates was a teacher at Lakewood High School before going to Asbury Academy to become a minister. Kay Coates and Judy Johnson are sisters. Garold and Mercedeth McMillen rode with Mr. and Mrs. Rex McMillen to Berrien Spr­ ings Sunday to celebrate the 80th birthday of Reo McMillen. Garold. Rex and Reo are brothers. Many of the other McMillen family members were at the celebration. Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning Vacation Bible School for the week of June 18 through 22. This school will have classes for children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The theme of this year’s school is "Friendimension." There will be daily crafts and snacks with some music thrown in. A daily offering will be given to Heifer Pro­ ject International. Marilyn Oaks is director of the summer claues and Tammy Smith is coordinator. Elizabeth Smith has announced she ii co­ ordinating a tmm-ana and crafts show at 10363 E. Brown Road (M-50) on the centen­ nial Eckardt farm. This tow, Friday, Jure 8. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include at least 12 exhibitors. There will be a large variety of items for sate. It will be cancelled in care of rain. John Lucas is holding his Bachelor of Fine Arts tow m the smell gaitery of the Kresge Buldteg at Michigan Stale University tins week. The show win dore at 5 p.m. Friday. FINANCIAL FOCUS D. ChrtotenMn of Edward D. Jonas * Co. European money markets could change investing in next decade The care for global diversification of investrneab has rever been stronger than it is lottay. According to Morgan Stanley Capital inter­ national, the U.S. equity market accounted for only 29 percent of the $8,68O-bUlion world equity market in 1988. Compere this to the United States’ 66 percent share of a $929 billion pie in 1970. This means that today 71 percent of the world's equity investments are made outside the United States. Graham Holloway of Capital Research and Management, an international money management group, recently observed that the 12 countries comprising the European Economic Community have 323 million peo­ ple. “That represents a larger market than the United States and Japan combined.” Holloway says. Add to that the populations of Eastern Europe and Russia, and you have a total population of nearly 1 billion. Population figures alone, however, do not excite Holloway. “The economies of France, West Germany and Italy are growing twice as fast as that of the United States.” In addition, according to a recent report in Research magazine, "International stock and bond markets lend to outperform U.S. markets.” Research say* that in the past 10 years, the U.S. equity market was the best performing market only once. In U.S. dollars, top honors west to Hong Kong three limes, Japan and Australia twice each. Germany, Singapore and the United States were best one year each. Furthermore, in four of the past five yean, returns on the markets of Germany, Japan and Singapore beat those of U.S. markets by a ratio of better than 4-1. Ute answer, of course, is not to sell all your U.S. holdings and buy foreign slock. A com­ bination of U.S. and foreign securities, however, does make sense. One of the easiest ways to participate in this exciting market is through a carefully selected mutaal fund of international securities. If you prefer to do it yourself, read publications that cover international markets. Learn the dif­ ference between American Depository Receipts (ADRs) and direct purchase of com­ mon stock in now-U.S. compmties. ManlkMofyairckoiu.doa-iicMRitu, <W«aily M pans** ia could be dK market, of die aea dacade. Onkma Holloway ana « up thi> way: "Map your Ufcrkue you win eee oae or. poewbiy. two evem, dwt can truly dMwge the aaneedhiaaory . .. oue i> happeaiap bow io Europe." — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Conoanv Clow W. Wp^MIg AT&T 437. + 7. Ameritech 657. ► 17. Anheuser-Busch 437. Chrysler 157. Clark Equipment 437. CMS Energy 307. + 17. Coca Cola 457. Dow Chemical 657. + 7. Exxon 487. + 7. Family Dollar 137. + 7. Ford 477. General Motors Wt. Great Lakes Bancorp 157. 397. + 17. Hastlnga Mtg. IBM + 7. 1207. 677. JCPenney + 7. Jhnsn. & Jhnsn. 657. + 17. K+nart 367. + 17. 72 Kellogg Company + 67. 357. McDonald's 367. Sears 15 S.E. Mich. Gas Spartan Motors 47. 427. + 37. Upjohn *359.00 -*7.75 Gold -*.07 *5.08 Silver 2925.00 + 54.51 Dow Jones 203,000,000 Volume PATIENT AND STAFF EDUCATOR In Hastings— In Middleville— In Lake Odessa— Bosley Pharmacy C & B Discount Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Drake’s Market Plus Eberhard’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery C.J. Take Out Doug’s Market Svoboda's Grocery Todd’s Grocery Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Middle Mart Professional Pharmacy Village Grocery Sam’s Gourmet Foods Sinke’s Gas Station Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market In Nashville— Charlie’s Southend K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport— L& J’s Our Village General Store In DowlingDan’s Grocery Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake— Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Delton— Others— Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Sav-Way Mini Mart, Vermontville Banfield General Store Quick Stop Food, Battle Creek Part Time Pennock Hospital, located in Hastings, Michigan, has an opening for a part-time Patient and Staff Educator. This position is responsible for coordination. Implemen­ tation, instruction, and documentation of inpatient/outpatient diabetes and ostomy education programs, as well as facilitating staff inservice projects. The hours will vary between 16 and 20 hours per week, on a flexible schedule. Must be Registered Nurse with at least one year of clinical medical-surgical ex­ perience caring for patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Past experience with ostomy care helpful. Excellent oral, written, and public speaking communication skills required. Please send resume or application with cover letter to: Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 ~ REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week In... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail948-8051 for Advertising Assistance �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 — Page 13 Fifteen Hastings teachers have tought 25 years or more M Classroom memories of everything from special projects to science experiments that .went awry are pan of the recollections of 15 Hastings Area School District teachers who thave each taught for a quarter-century or more. These teachers have taught at least the same length of time that lhe Hastings 'Education Association has been in existence. HEA is observing its 25lh anniversary this year. Logging 25 years or more in the teaching profession are elementary teacher Jean Beyer; middle school teachers Darwin Hooker, •Norman Donnini, Jack Green, Earl Bever and •Don Montgomery; high school teachers Bernard Oom, Ernie Strong, Keith Taylor, Patricia Murphy, Gerald Pattok, Bruce McDowell, Thomas Maurer, Pete DeDecker and Dave Kietzmann. Jean Beyer teaches second grade at Central Elementary School where she has taught for 16 years. She previously taught kindergarten through eighth grades at Ionia County Rural Schools for seven years, sec­ ond and third grades at her alma mater, S.S. Peter and Paul School in Ionia, for two years and second grade for nine years at Southeastern in Hastings. "One of the highlights of my teaching has been watching the continued growth of my students through high school graduation and beyond in some cases; and knowing that I had a small share in their development," Beyer said. "Memorable experiences have be.-n wak­ ing with children in extra-curricular activities such as programs in which young children participate in front of large groups, taking them on field trips, special events in our au­ ditorium and track and field days." Recalling some of the enjoyable classroom experiences, Beyer mentioned that Show and Tell at a second grade level is most entertain­ ing. "Children al that age are so innocent I feel privileged to have shared so many happy and amusing special times of their lives, and consequently knew some things before many family members knew them. That is true sharing, and it was fun to be a part of it. "I have shared the excitement of a caterpil­ lar in a heap of grass, a new baby, a major move, vacation plans, a new outfit, quarrels between best friends and making up," she said. Show and Tell, she adds, "is an important part of their development to be able to stand in front of the class and have their day in lhe sun." Working with parents over the years and experiencing all their positive responses to childrens activities also have been high­ lights, Beyer said. And "working with student teachers and having two of them enter the profession in classrooms m T1ssfings*hak biccri most satis­ fying," she said. . Beyer is a graduate of Montcalm-Ionia Bi­ County Normal and Western Michigan ’University where she earned a bachelor of science degree. She has pursued graduate work at WMU, Michigan State University -and Nazareth College. - Al the Middle School level, Norman •Donnini has logged 28 years in Hastings. •He currently teaches seventh and eighth gra^e English. He taught at Bloomingdale Public Schools for a y«..r, teaching English to sev­ enth, eighth and ninth graders and social liv­ ing to twelfth graders. "My most memorable classroom highlight was when an eighth grade class of mine con­ vinced me to allow them to do the original version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. ' "This class typed the script, learned their parts and constructed all the props needed for 'the stage at Central Auditorium. This was all ’done during lunch periods, after school and on weekends. The culmination of this project was a possible assembly for lhe entire junior high," Donnini said. Looking back, the most amusing incident in his career was when this same class con•vinced him to allow them to put on an assembly for the entire junior high school "even though the dress rehearsal didn't go very well," he said. . "I was a nervous wreck until the assembly ;was over. These students gave an outstanding ’performance. This definitely was the most memorable highlight of my leaching career. Donnini earned a bachelor of science degree from Northern Michigan University and has 20 graduate credit hours in history. He notes that his college major was history and his minors were in English and political science. Seventh grade teacher Darwin Hooker has been teaching at Hastings Middle School for 29 years. Prior to coming to Hastings he taught junior high and senior high science and agriculture two years at the West Noble Schools in Indiana. Hooker recalls a special project that was always a highlight for him even through it meant a week of being "stressed out." "For many years, when physical science was taught in junior high, each student made an electric motor from 'scratch' using wire, nails and a board. Students always enjoyed it, especially lhe girls, when theirs ran," he said. One of the most amusing and unexpected incidents in his career was when he was demonstrating the reaction of metallic sodium with water. "Twice I cut a small piece of the metal and put it in a beaker of water with little 'action' because ii was mostly corrosion and very lit­ tle sodium. So I cut a larger piece without checking and dropped that in lhe beaker. "At once I knew it was mostly sodium and therefore too big, but there was no time to do anything. Instead of 'hissing' and 'zipping' around on top of the water, it exploded. It didn't break the beaker, but splashed water around. Students loved it. Their response 'Do it again,-" Hooker said. He earned his bachelor of science degree at Michigan State University and master's de- These teachers at Hastings High School have taught from 25 to 32 years. They are (from left in the front row) Pete DeDecker, Dave Kietzmann, Keith Taylor, Gerald Pattok; (back row) Bruce McDowell, Thomas Maurer, Patricia Murphy, Ernie Strong and Bernard Oom. A 1956 graduate of Wayland High School, Strong earned a bachelor of science degree at Western Michigan University and a master's degree in secondary education, with an em­ phasis on driver traffic safety, at Michigan State University. Bruce McDowell, who currently teaches math and photography, has a 28-year tenure at Hastings High School. "Certainly, one of the highlights of my time in Hastings was coaching Tom Duits and a trip to California fa the Golden West meet," McDowell said. Thinking back about amusing incidents, he said, "One day while working algebra prob­ lems on the board, the class would applaud, boo, cheer, etc. Finally, out of the corner of my eye I spared a student in the back of the room holding up cue cards with (the words) applaud, boo, etc." McDowell, a 1957 graduate of Tecumseh High School, received a bachelor of science degree and a master's degree from Western Michigan University. Thomas O. Maurer is a 28-year veteran <rf Hastings Area Schools. He currently leaches eleventh and twelfth grade math. Prior to joining the local staff, he taught briefly at JD. Pierce Junior High in Detroit. "In my first teaching job in Detroit, I had a blind student in algebra class who used a tape recorder and braille writer to take notes. He was a’B' student," Maurer raid. On the amusing side, he recalled, "When Hastings played Grand Ledge in football, we would prove in geometry that Hastings couldn't be beat and each time we used the proof, we were never beaten. The students found this unbelievable." Maurer, who graduated from Nashville (Mi.) High School, earned a bachela of science degree at Michigan State University. Another 28-year teacher is Dave Kletzmanu, who currently leaches practical law, economics, psychology and social prob­ lems. He also taught fa three years at Grant High School. Teaching veterans at the middle school include (from left) Darwin Hecker. Norman Dinnini, Jack Green and Earl Bever. Don Montgomery is not pictured. gree at Western Michigan University. Teacher Jack Green has enjoyed the mid­ dle school so much that if he were starting his career all over again, he said he would still choose the middle school. His entire 31 years in the teaching profes­ sion has been spent at the Hastings Middle School where he has taught seventh and eighth grade English, eighth grade U.S. his­ tory and ninth grade social studies. He cur­ rently teaches seventh grade geography and speech. Green said there have been many amusing incidents that "have made these years enjoy­ able. "There is never a dull moment al the mid­ dle school level," he said. His own educational background includes attending the one-room (K-6) Moore country school in Barry County’s Maple Grove Township. He graduated from Nashville High School and earned a bachelor of science and master of arts degrees at Western Michigan University. Earl Dever's tenure at the Hastings Middle School started in 1963. He teaches eighth grade pre-algebra and remedial math. He previously taught math at the Bad Axe Public Schools. "The opportunity to work with a lot of nice young people" has been the highlight of his teaching career, Bever said. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University. Don Montgomery has spent 30 years teaching at the Hastings Middle School. Eighth grade U.S. history and geography are the subjects he currently teaches. Montgomery holds a bachelor of arts degree from Western Michigan University. For 25 years, Bernard Oom has been a familiar face at Hastings High School where he teaches industrial arts to ninth through twelfth grade students. He launched his teaching career in the Sturgis Public School District in 1960. He taught 7-12 industrial arts there for five years. Highlights of Oom's career included being chosen Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the in 1970, receiving a class proclamation c’ter) in 1966 in appreciation for reviving the woods program and rehabilitating the fa­ cility, and being voted into the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1987. Oom holds a bachelor of science and mas­ ter of arts degrees in industrial education from Western Michigan University. Ernie Strong also has taught at Hastings High School for 25 years. He cur­ rently teaches ninth grade health education and driver education. Previously, he taught al! subjects to seventh and eight graders dur­ ing his four-year tenure at Wayland where he also taught ninth grade civics and English. He taught twelfth grade government and eco­ nomics for a year at Lake Orion. In his reflections, Strong noted that health education became a required course for fresh­ men back in 1973. "The course was to include units on sex education and sexually transmitted disease ed­ ucation. I had to get further education to get certified and update my knowledge," he said. "This still did not prepare me for the ques­ tions and reactions I encountered in this unit over the past 17 years. "1, however, feel (there is) a great need to continue education in this area. Young peo­ ple need to know ihe facts to help them through these rough years of their growth," he said. "I still find parents and family members still don't talk with their students about these essential matters," said Strong. On a lighter note, he talked of amusing in­ cidents, saying "that’s what keeps me coming back." While instructing driver education classes, Strong has had several amusing incidents which he said were probably due to student nervousness and inexperience. "Out of frustration, because of poor per­ formance, a student when told to pull over to change drivers, pulled the keys out of the ig­ nition and threw them on the dash. The keys went down the defrost outlet and a dealer had to be called to bring out an extra set of keys to get back," he said. Al the elementary level, Jean Beyer has logged numerous years of teaching experience. "Another student, on a hot day with win­ dows open (prior to air conditioning), was instructed to miss the dead opossum on lhe road. The student ran over the dead animal with right, front tire - spraying body fluids on the arm of the instructor, who was lean­ ing out the open window." Among the highlights of his career, Kietzmann mentioned the success of the orig­ inal Earth Day activities and assembly that he and Pete DeDecker co-sponsored. Another wu "having a student call in the middle of lhe summer to thank me for cover­ ing (the topic of) death in the psychology classes. A relative had died and the student wu the only one who had any knowledge of what to do and/a expect," he said. * The reaction of students since he an­ nounced his retirement is among the high­ lights. "Several have asked me to teach 'just one more year so they could have me fa....,'" he FORUM... contfmrad from page 1 the question of what we can do locally." He said the board in recent years has been looking at ways to increase efficient Abilities in studies to prepare for jobs. 2 Haire said. "We're already seeing progress ’‘dfa this in our schools - more hands-on spending. "When I got on the board, 70 percent of school funding was from the state. Now it's just about reversed. About the millage request he said, "Of course Fm in favor of it. I was pan of the decision to put it on the ballot. My only problem is that we may not be asking for enough." Hawblitz attacked the current state funding Vocational experience." ‘ She suggested forming peer groups for students who aren't doing well. Byington said it is difficult for him personally to understand the student who is having problems. "The job of the schools is to prepare and system. "The children are being exploited, we're playing politics with their future,” he said. "It's unfair to taxpayers to ask you time andtime again, but it's your only chance to vote on taxes." About the millage, he said, "I don't care to pay for it myself," but he pointed to textbooks that were printed in 1968. "Anything over five years and we’re approaching obsolescence," he said. "We can't allow our kids to have an ’old' education." The final prepared question asked if students should be held to higher academic standards, though it is believed to cause higher dropout rates. Casey said the schools should offer more vocational education classes and work on preparing more young people for the work world. McPhiliips said he didn't agree with the premise that higher academic standards cause a higher dropout rate. "When my kids are in school, I want them taxed, I want them challenged," he said. He said he feels the dropout rate is related directly to the amount of help the students get in the homes. "Teaching isn't only a school function, it continues every waking moment of a child’s life," he said. Haywood said, "It's probably time we reconsider differentiated diplomas. It's not fair to kids who take the toughest subjects to get the same diploma as the kids as kids taking less strenuous classes." Hawblitz said it is "important that we hold students to a reachable goal." He said surveys show the U.S. educational system is deteriorating. About the dropout rate, he said he favors legislation that would not allow dropouts to receive their driver's licenses until they are 18. "We need to recognize that some students do not have abilities or desires to go on to higher education, but they still need skills," he said. Rose said the key is for the schools, the home and the community to motivate students. "We must recognize accomplishments, ” he said. "We need to demonstrate the practical benefits of a good education." He said he supports such activities as academic track meets and lhe vocationaleducational partnership. Lewis alro said he favors cooperative efforts for youngsters who don't have the teach students academic studies and how to learn," he said. “I'm not sure there is a solution to that problem." Candidates other than Haywood were asked heir opinions about differentiated diplomas. Hawblitz said he finds the idea "personally appalling. I don't know who is qualified to make that judgment. I don't think it's possible to identify and accurately place people. It could be a hindrance fa the rest of their (the students') lives." McPhiliips said he thinks competency testing fa high school graduates might be a good idea. "I think people are subjectively evaluated all their lives," he said. "We ought to maintain the highest academic standards we can." Casey said recent research favors having different wording on diplomas, designating that the student graduated from a certain curriculum. Byington said he didn't find differentiated diplomas offensive, but it is impossible to know where a student’s abilities lie. A differentiated diploma, he said, could make it more meaningful. Haire said she supports having wording on diplomas that shows the student graduated from a certain curriculum, but she opposes any designation of a student as "slow." Lewis simply said that the schools should teach the students how to make a living fa themselves. Rose said there already are a lot of school district suddenly faced a 5550,000 deficit, he said prioritizing is the key. "List in order of necessity the functions to operate our schools. List budget expenditures first, then you reduce accordingly to meet your income. "(The) focus must be (on) what is delivered to lhe students." • When asked what activities board members should be involved in when establishing curriculum, he said that since board member* are responsible in the end, they should be very active participants. "The curriculum should be evaluated at lhe end of each school year to see if it is effective," he raid, "changed if necessary, but always monitored for its effectiveness and educational value." News Briefs RIBC requests milk cartons only Recycling ia Barry County (RiBC) is collecting plastic milk jugs only for recycling at three drop-off points in Barry County. Residents are asked dm to bring other plastic items such as cottage cheese car­ tons, soap bottles, styrofoam containers and pool linen. "This unwanted plastic creates extra work fa our hauler and volunteers who help maintain these sites," said RiBC coordinator Jane Norton. Local markets, she said, are paying only fa plastic milk jugs. Because other plastics do not have a market value and because of the high cost of collecting and processing, RiBC cannot collect the other plastics. The three recycling sites in the county are the fire station parking lot in Hastings, the Barry Transfer Station in Delton and Pastoor's Market in Middleville. Fa more information, call 623-5546. competency tests and he has a problem with differentiated diplomas. When asked about where they would make cuts if they were necessary, most of the candidates said it would be premature to talk about such decisions without actually first seeing the budget. However, Lewis said he would rather cut new programs and some, like Casey and Rose, said across-the-board cutswould be the only fair way. The forum, sponsored by lhe Hastings Education Association, also included seven Questions that required written responses. P ecause of a lack of space, only the responses from Kensington will be used. The following arc exerpts from his written Lake O Ambulance plans open house responses: * When asked what direction education should move to handle students with societal problems, Kensington said, "Make parents responsible for students' actions, support by school policy the actions of our educators and administrators.” He added, "In the 1990s, we should focus °n our core' students... the positive contributors to our school system and society." • When asked what he would cut if the Take Odessa Emergency Services wiull have an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. June 10. io celebrate its k 15th anniversary. Ambulance crew members will give vehicle lours, show equipment and refreshments will be served. The station is located next to the Se­ cond Avenue Railroad Crossing, behind the Co-op Elevator in Lake Odessa. said. The trust students have shown in him by sharing details of their lives has been mean­ ingful to Kietzmann, too. On a lighter note, "Hardly a day went by that I didn't get at least a chuckle, and occa­ sionally a belly-laugh, from something that happened in the classroom or during my as­ sociation with other staff members," he said. Kietzmann earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University and a health education certification from Grand Valley State University. He's also earned credits at other universities. Pete DeDecker has also taught at Hastings High for 28 years. He currently teaches advanced biology and college-prep bi­ ology. "One (career) highlight was teaching 'field biology’ during the summer* of 1974 through 1979," DeDecker said. He also mentions the efforts and accom­ plishments of this year's Earth Day Committee when he talks of highlights. He earned a bachela of science degree in biology at Northern Michigan University and a master of science degree at Central Michigan University. He also has more than 40 credits beyond his master's. Keith Taylor has chalked up 25 years at Hastings High School. He has been the voca­ tional construction trades instnicta fa 1 Hh and 12th grades fa four years. The highlight of his career was helping to reinstate lhe vocational construction trades program, Tay la said. He previously taught math fa 19 years at lhe high school and spent two yean teaching math and science at the junia high level. He earned a bachela of science degree at Michigan State University and a master's de­ gree at New Mexico Highlands University. Taytor also has taken additional courses at Western Michigan Univenity and Grand Rapids Junia College. Gerald Pattok has been a Hastings High School teacher fa 27 yean. Being awarded the "Outstanding Young Educator" was one of the highlights of his career, he said. Pattok earned a bachela of arts degree at Western Michigan University aad a master’s degree at Antioch. He has more than 30 grad­ uate hours beyond his master's and has also attended Kalamazoo College. Aquinas. Central Michigan University, Michigan State Univenity and the Univenity of Arkansas. Fa 32 yean, Patricia L. Murphy beet pan of the Hastings teaching staff. Fa the past 20 years, she has taught high school. She taught seventh through tenth graders dur­ ing her first 12 yean. She holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. • When asked how the schools should be evaluated, Kensington said, "Prior to evaluating standards and criteria for our system, you better look beyond and evaluate what Lansing has done to our state's school systems. Remember, you don't have to pay attention to the tail of a snake, it’s the head you want to look out fa." • When asked how teachers should be evaluated, he said, "I believe a school board member should have one quality, and that is listening. I would first ask the teachers to submit their recommendations as to how they should be evaluated fa teacher's performance. This would be the starting point, from there you get input from students, taxpayers and businesses, gather ihe data and act" TK Middle School principal resigns Thomapple Kellogg Middte School Principal Skip Pranger has resigned, ef­ fective at the end of the current school year. Praager. who served as principal f r one year, said he was stepping down to go buck to what he feels he does best— work in the classroom. He had been a teacher, coach and afttetK director before becoming prindpal in I9W. Highest GED score reported Shirley Quick, one of the Hastings aduh education graduates at the May 24 cornraracrmeat, has been reported to have registered the highest score ever locally in the General Educational Development Test. Her score of 65.2 was well above the average of 45. The GED is a test associated with adults attending to earn high school diplomas. It has five parts, literature, social studies, math, science and writing skills. Lakewood grads to tour Russia Two Lakewood High School graduates will be part of the Central Michigan University Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers in a tour of Eastern Europe and the Soviet in May of next year. The students are Kurt Jueckstock of Mulliken and and Sheri Hershberger of Woodland. The CMU musical groups received an invitation from the Friendship Am­ bassadors Foundation, a non-profit organization that attenpts tc promote in­ ternational understanding through con­ cert tours. The CMU groups also will visit Czechoslovakia and Lithuania. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 7. 1990 Talent distributed on all-county baseball team Eight seniors and an outstanding junior bat­ tery head the 1990 Banner-Reminder All­ County Baseball Team Lakewood, which split two games in the prestigious Diamond Classic last week and battled Okemos to the last week for the Capital Circuit title, had three selections in in­ fielder Steve Barker, outfielder Jeff Richard­ son and designated hitter Jason McLeod. Hastings also had three players in infielder Scott Hubbert, outfielder Tom Vos and cat­ cher Nick Williams. Williams, along with Maple Valley pitcher Jason Hoefler and Mid­ dleville outfielder Brad Bruner are the only underclassmen on the team. Also named were Maple Valley first baseman Cevin Cornish and Delton infielder Dave Gercn. The offense of the three Saxon players head the team. Williams swatted eight homers while hitting .395 with 25 runs and 35 rbis. Vos added a .344 mark with 25 runs and 11 rbis and Hubbert hit .326 with 21 runs, 18 rbis and 11 extra base hits including three homers. Vos and Hubbert also combined for five pit­ ching wins. Lakewood’s Barker hit .371 with 18 runs, 17 rbis. five doubles and two homers. He also won three of four pitching decisions. McLeod, who caught for the Vikings, hit .339 with 18 rbis. four doubles and three homers. Richardson hit .339 with 18 runs. 10 rbis and seven stolen bases. Maple Valley’s Hoefler compiled a 5-3 overall mound record with a 2.27 ERA. He struck out 65 with only 34 walks in 46 inn­ ings. He won five of six SMAA games to gain unanimous all-league honors. Cornish hit .500 with 13 rbis and 14 runs in only 40 at bats. Geren was one of the most well-rounded players in the county. The senior shortstop hit .438 with four homers, two triples, five doubles, eight runs, 20 rbis and 16 stolen bases. Bruner led Middleville with a .333 mark while adding nine runs and 13 rbis. He had five extra base hits including two homers. The Leaders... 1990 Banner-Reminder All-County BASEBALL IB INF INF INF OF OF OF DH C P Batting Avg. Cornish (MV) .500 Geren (D) .438 Williams (H) .395 Frinks (MV) .373 T. Richardson (L) .371 Barker (L) .371 Cevin Cornish, Maple Valley Scott Hubbert, Hastings Steve Barker, Lakewood Dave Geren, Delton Tom Vos, Hastings Jeff Richardson, Lakewood Brad Bruner, Middleville Jason McLeod, Lakewood Nick Williams, Hastings Jason Hoefler, Maple Valley RBls. Williams (H) 35 Geren (D) 20 Hubbert (H) 18 McLeod (L) 18. Runs Vos (H) 25 Williams (H) 25 Barker (L) 18 /.Richardson (L) 18. Stolen bases [ Sports | Allen (MV) 20 Geren (D) 16 Williams (H) 13 McCraih (M) 12. Home runs Williams (H) 8 Geren (D)4 McLeod (L) 3 Vo* (H) 3 Hubbert (H) 3. Delton, Middleville head all-county girts softball team Eight girls who helped Delton to its second district title in three years and three Mid­ dleville players who led that team to a runnerup finish in the O-K Blue head the 1990 Banner-Reminder All-County Girls Softball team. Delton, which plays in this weekend's regional in Moline, placed five players on the team in infielder Kelly Adams, outfielder Kristy Hicks, pitcher Shelly Conine, designated hitler Kim Adams and catcher Michelle Ritchie. Middleville, which lost the O-K Blue title in the last week of the season, placed three players in infielders Sue Wheeler and Marcie Henry and outfielder Maggie James. Also named to the team were firstbaseman Elissa Kelly and outfielder Melissa Belson of Hastings. The Panthers are led by a trio of four-year starters in Conine and the Adams twins. Con­ ine compiled a 16-2 record with a 1.81 ERA in 22 games. Conine struck out 49 and walked only 13 in 143 innings. Kim Adams, a senior shortstop, hit .368 with 20 runs scored, 25 rbis. and five extra base hits. Her sister Kelly, a thirdbaseman, batted .411 with 27 runs, 25 rbis and seven extra base hits. Hicks, a two-year starter in the outfield, hit .347 with 29 runs. She committed only two errors in 50 chances in the outfield. Ritchie, a sophomore catcher, hit a resoun­ ding .390 with a team-leading 35 rbis. She scored 16 runs, didn’t commit and error and allowed only two passed balls. Middleville's Wheeler led the county in hitling with a .483 mark. The senior shortstop added 25 runs, 24 rbis and 10 stolen bases. James hit .464 with 42 runs. II rbis, 17 stolen bases and 21 walks in 23 games. Henry, who played mostly second base for the Trojans, hit .375 with 30 runs, 26 rbis and 18 stolen bases. Hastings' Belson hit .333 with 22 runs, 12 rbis, six extra base hits and eight steals. Her teammate Kelly hit .410 with 26 runs. 17 rbis, seven doubles and nine steals. Golf team finishes eighth in state Hastings' golf team finisheu eighth in last weekend's Class B-C-D state meet — an in­ crease of one place over last year’s learn. The Saxons shot a 429 to finish just five strokes out of fifth place. Saline won the meet with a 374 while Lumen Christi was second at 377. Jennifer Chase led the Saxons with a 98. Angelle Cooklin shot a 106, Bobbi Jo Nelson a 1,12 and Jackie Longstreet a 113. Hastings coach Gordon Cole, whose team was ninth a year ago, said ihe girls scored comparable to what they’ve shot all season. For instance, they finished three strokes behind East Grand Rapids al the regional.* and finished three back of the Pioneers at stale. “There were two papers who rated us and they had us sixth and ninth." Coles said of the final rankings. “We finished eighth so we where ranked just about where we ended up. We’re pleased with what we did." Hastings wound up its season as Twin Valley meet champions and overall co­ champs. 1990 Banner-Reminder All-County SOFTBALL IB INF INF INF OF OF OF DH C P Elissa Kelly, Hastings Sue Wheeler, Middleville Kelly Adams, Delton Marcie Henry, Middleville Maggie James, Middleville Kristy Hicks, Delton Melissa Belson, Hastings Kim Adams, Delton Michelle Ritchie, Delton Shelly Conine, Delton The Leaders... Balling Avg. Wheeler (M) .483. James (M) .464. Kelly Adams (D) .411. Kelly (H) .410. Ritchie (D) .390. Merrill (M) .390. Runs James (M) 42 Henry (M) 30. Hicks (D) 29. Kelly Adams (D) 27. J RBls Shaw (LW) 28. Henry (M) 26. Kim Adams (D) 25. Kelly (H) 25. Williams, Vos earn all-district honors; 3 named all-league Hastings’ Nick Williams, who set three ma* jor school records this season, and Tom Vos have been named to the Michigan Baseball Coaches Association All-District team. Williams set school single season home run (8) and rbi marks (35) while also setting a record for most career homers (13). Williams, a lefthanded batting junior catcher, hit .395 with 13 extra base hits, 25 runs and 13 stolen bases in 27 games. Vos, a senior outfielder, hit .344 with 25 rum, 11 rbis and five doubles. He didn’t make an erorr and had 39 putouts and assists. Vo* and Williams were also first team All­ Twin Valley picks. Vos made the team as a pitcher after compiling a 3-6 overall mark with 36 strikeouts and only 23 walks in 55 in­ nings. Vos, a lefthander, had a fine 2.90 ERA. Senior infielder Scott Hubbert was named honorable mention. He hit .326 with 21 runs, 18 rbis, five stolen bases and three homers. SAXON SHORTS Hastings High School has won the Lloyd Kusch Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy for the third straigiht year. The award, named for the late sportswriter for the Albion Recorder, is given tothe Twin Valley school which best displays sportsmanship on the part of palyers, coaches and fan*. Each school is allowed to vote for a first through third place. Balloting is conducted by dm athletic department at each school and the ballot forwarded to the league secretary. Hastings won the award in both 1988 and 1989. Mebteu Batoon and Scott Hubbert have earned United States Army Reserve Awards, which recognize three-sport athletes who have a 3.0 or better grade point averages. Belson, who had a 3.5 GPA, earned seven varsity let­ ters in basketball, volleyball and softball. Hubbert, who had a 3.0 GPA, had five letters in football, basketball and baseball. Former Hastings graduate Dams Howitt is hitting .271 in 46 games with AAA Tacoma. Howitt, a firstbaseman-outfielder, has scored 22 rum and has 19 rbis and 15 doubles in 166 at bats. Two Hastings youngsters placed in the top five of their weight classes in last weekend’s USA Kids Wrestling Junior Olympics in Schenectady. New York. Cote Bowen took a fourth place in his weight class while Domy Count took a fiflth. To earn his way to the na­ tionals, Bowen had taken a first at districts, second at regional* and a third in the state tournament. Count was first in districts, third in regional! and third in the state meet. Both kids were members of the Hastings Junior High Wrestling team last winter. Bolson named softball alkcontorunce Hastings senior outfielder Metiaaa Belson has been named to the All-Twin Valley soft­ ball team. Three other Saxons were named honorable mention in Lisa Kelley, Elissa Kel­ ly and Jeannette Rov. Belson hit .333 in 21 games for Hastings. She bad 22 run*, 12 ibis, six extra bare hits and eight steak. She was named honorable mention on the 1989 team and was the Sax­ ons’ MVP this tpn*. Kelly led Hastings in hitting with a .410 mark and with 26 rum and 17 rbis. She bad seven doubles and struck out only twice in 61 Kelley bit .304 with 20 runs, 16 rim and nine steals. Roy batted .269 with 17 runs, 10 riris and 12 walks Hastings Mens Softball schedule Gold Merchants...........................................................3-0 Bourdos..............................................................2-1 Sniders............................................................... 2-2. R A S Roofing................................................. 1-1. Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 1-1 Centerfielders.....................................................1-2 Softball Club...................................................... 1-2 Diamond Club................................................... 1-2 Fri. Jmm 15 6: 30— County Classics vs Saber Mfg. 7: 30— County Classics vs Flexfab. 8: 30— E.W. Bliss vs Flexfab. Sun. June 17 7: 00— Larry Poll vs Sniders. 8: 00— Merchants vs Centerfielders. Results Silver Sanitary............................................................... 5-0 County Classics.................................................5-0 Mutual................................................................. 2-1 Fiberglass........................................................... 4-1 Bliss..................................................................... 2-2 Flexfab............................................................... 2-3 Saber Mfg.......................................................... 2-3 Century Cellunet.............................................. 1-4 Viatec.................................................................. 0-4 Lowell Engineering........ ................................ 0-5 Place in Special Olympics Three Hastings youths placed in the top six in their class in the State Special Olympics for Track and Field in Mt. Pleasant last weekend. (Left to right) Tim Wailace, Doug Sinkler and Emery DeBruine placed in the softball throw as well as the 100-yard dash and standing long jump. The trio were among 125 youngsters who went from the Kent-Barry County branch of the special Olympics. ' Wed. June 13 6: 30— Viatec vs Lowell Eng. 7: 30— Fiberglass vs Lowell Eng. 8: 30— Fiberglass vs Century Cellunet. Thur. June 14 6: 30— Mutual vs Sanitary. 7: 30- Softball Club vs Centerfielders. g:30— Diamond Club vs Bourdo's. Fiberglass 17, Saber 7. Bliss 21, Saber 11. Century 12, Lowell 6. County Classics 11, Mutual 10. Bourdo’s 12, Sniders 8. Sniders 11, R & S 9. Sanitary 20, Viatec 6. Flexfab 18, Century 17. Centerfielders 8, Diamond Club 3. Merchants 20, Centerfielders 8 Larry Poll 19. Softball club 8 Home runs (Silver) Leach (Sanitary) 5. R. Johnson (Mutual) 3 (Gold) T.Reynolds (Merchants) 3. D. Robinson (Merchants) 3. Daniels (Sniders) 3. Robbins (Merchants) 2. Ma goon (Softball Club) 2. Buzz Youngs meets with the winners of his namesake award, Katy Peter­ son and Jamie Murphy. (Photo by Mike Hook.) . Murphy, Peterson named Buzz Youngs Award winners A pair of three-sport stars who together earned 15 varsity letters have been named as the 1989-90 Buzz Youngs Award winners. Katy Peterson, who earned eight letters, aad Jamie Murphy, who earned seven, were chooren the outstanding Hastings boys and girts athletes. Thb is the 15th year of the award, which is named after former Hastings Banner sport­ swriter George “Buzz” Youngs. The selec­ tions were made by coaches, teachers and ad­ ministrative staff who considered athletic ability, citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and scholarship. Peterson earned two letters in basketball. She was a first team All-Twin Valley and all­ county selection and was voted best defense and best hustle by her teammales. In volleyball, Peterson was a co-captain and two-year letterman. She led the team in assists ma senior. In track, Peterson was a co-captain and four-year letterman. She qualified for lhe slate in the 400 as a junior and senior. As a sophomore she ran on die 1600 meter relay team which placed second in the state. Murphy was a three-year starter al fullback on the football team. He gained over 2,000 yards and scored 27 touchdowns in his career including 12 touchdowns and 88 points his senior year. He also led the team in tackles with 112. He was a three-time all-county player and was named All-Twin Valley as a senior. After playing basketball as a junior, Mur­ phy compiled a 33-10-1 record as a senior on the wrestling squad. Murphy was a con­ ference champion, placed second in the regional and qualified for the state. Murphy was a two-year starter as a left­ fielder. He hit .268 this year with 12 rbis and 23 runs scored from his leadoff position. Murphy plans to attend Hillsdale College oa a football scholarship. Free fishing weekend A free fishing information packet is available from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to assist groups in planning fishing events during Michigan's fifth annual Free Fishing Weekend. Junc 9-10. and Na­ tional Fishing Week. Junc 4-10. The packet contains fishing promotion and support materials, a "how-to" guide to plann­ ing a fishing event, and lists of fishing promo­ tion items offered by groups supporting Na­ tional Fishing Week and free fishing days, scheduled in 35 states this year. The packet is available by writing DNR Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI. 48909 or calling 517-373-1280. Groups that would like their free fishing event publicized in a statewide DNR news release of Free Fishing Weekend activites should contact the DNR Office of Public In­ formation at 517-373-1214 no later than May Sports. • • at a glance Top 10 stories for 1989-90 Opinions. We definitely all have them, and few of us have qualms with offering them. And offering and offering. Trying to prove them, however, becomes, well...muddled at times, but what the heck. Why try? Somebody would disagree anyway. So from at least one perspective, these were the top 10 stories from the 1989-90 Barry County sports year: 1. Hartings girls eagers go 19-2 — The Saxons reeled off eight straight wins to open the season, stumbled at Col­ dwater in early October, and then ripped off 11 in a row to end the year. The team's first ever Twin Valley title was marred only by a first round loss in the districts to always-powcrful Wayland. With five starters back, lhe team was ex­ pected to be improved, but not 19-2. 2. Hastings wrestlers repeat —Unlike the girls eagers, the Saxon wrestlers were not expected to match last year's Twin Valley meet title and trip to the slate team quarterfinals. But the team not only matched those feats, it won the league's overall title as well. 3. Another grid title for Middleville —After winning 17 of 18 games the previous two seasons and with little ex­ perience back, the Trojans were ex­ pected to be a middlc-of-lhc-packer in the O-K Blue. But surprising Middleville gained a share of its third straight league crown by downing Byron Center 20-14 in overtime in the eighth week of the season, 4. Lion eagers grab SMAA crown — There’s no other way to put it: Maple Valley simply won big game after another last winter until the Lions finallygained the SMAA title. The biggest win was a 71-70 upset of Pcnnfield on a lastsecond jumper which clinched the title. There was no more exciting basketball game played in the county last winter. 5. Hastings wins six straight in foot­ ball —Granted, there ultimately were no championships here, but no team created more excitement within a city than lhe Hastings footballers. They opened with six straight wins, steamrolling opponents 171-48. Along the way the team wm ranked in the state, compared to the unbeaten 1979 team and sparked the first genuine state playoff talk in a decade. It all came crashing down, however, in lhe seventh week of the season with a 33-16 homecoming loss to Coldwater. girl* track crown — There may have been no more dominant team in the county than the Lions' girls track team. Maple Valley won six invitationals. the county meet, and the SMAA meet by 42 points — the schools's third consecutive league meet. 7. Scott Hubbert — There is a gigan­ tic difference between playing three sports and excelling in three sports. Hub­ bert excelled in football and baseball and was an excellent basketball player besides. He easily rates in lhe top dozen best all-around athletes in the county during lhe 1980s. career — Whereas Hubbert was an outstanding all-around athlete, Thomp­ son had one of the best individual seasons of any Barry County athlete dur­ ing 1989-90. Thompson, who closed out his basketball career with 1,195 points, set five Maple Valley school records en route to leading lhe state in scoring at 32.6 points per game. 9. Delton plunges on in softball — No, the cupboard wasn’t bare for the Delton softball program after 26-2 and 34-2 marks the last two years. The Pan­ thers are 16-6 this spring while gaining their second trip to the regionals in three seasons. 10. Saxon golfers, tennis team earn state trip* — Last week’s trip to Kalamazoo for the state followed Hastings' first ever regional tennis championship. Meanwhile, the golf team earned its second straight trip to the state meet. Both are outstanding if not rare achievements in the same spring. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7. 1990 — Page 15 Southeastern announced spelling bee winners Each Southeastern Elementary classroom, kindergarten through fifth grade, held a spell­ ing bee during lhe Iasi two months. GOLF SCORES: Hasting* Country Club ■vran ■ monoay Ntgnt Golf League The lop five finishers received ribbons al lhe sixth annual evening awards assembly May 3 at Southeastern. The following students were winners: —BLUE DMSIOM— Judy Hicks’ afternoon kindergarten (front row, from left) Aaron Wlrtegar, Joe Dlngledine, Tony Veltre, Cassie Eagen, Nathan Miller, Tasha Hall; Joan Flnnle’s afternoon kindergarten (back row) Ashley Keeler, Alesia VanEngen, Alicia Birman, Leslie McKay, Joel Strickland and Matt Sciba. MATCH RESULTS 6-04... A. Johnson 45-4; T. Sutherland 42-4; H. Bottcher 51-3: L. Kornsodt 52-4 L. Kornsodt 52-4; J. Jacob* 42-4; J. Rugg 39-4; D. Goodyear 52-0; M. Pearson 54-0; D. Goodyear 52-1; J. Kennedy 52-0: W. Nitz 46-0; E. Sorenson 52-0; E. Sorenson 52-0; M. Pearson 57-4; G. Gahan 49-4; D. O’Conner 41-4; I. Kornsodt 51-4; L. Kornsodt 50-4; J. Jacob* 42-4; G. Cove 53 0. G. Cove 48-0: J. Kennedy 52-0; J. Coleman 42-0: E. Mathew* 41-0; H. Boucher 51-0. STANDINGS... L. Kornsodt 20; J. Jacob* 16: D. O'Conner 16: J. Kennedy 14; J. Rugg 12- T. Sutherland 12; H. Bottcher 11; W. NHz 10: M. Pearson 10: T. Dunham 10; T. Dunham 8; J. Col­ eman B: J. Ketchum 8; B. Wiersum 7; R. Newton 6: A. Johnson 5: G. Cove 4; G. Gahan 4: E. Mathews 4: D. Goodyear 1; E. Sorenson 0. PAIRING FOR 6-11 BACK NINE... A. Johnson vs. G. Cove: J. Ketchum vs. J. Coleman; R. Newton vs. E. Mathews; W. Bottcher vs. B. Wiersum; J. Jacobs vs. 0. O'Conner; E. Sorenson v». W. Nitz; M. Pearson vs. J. Kennedy; G. Gahan vs. J. Rugg; 0. Goodyear vs. I. Kornsodt; T. Dunham vs. T. -•0LBBM6I0*-MATCH RESULTS 644....J. Walker 54-3; B. Stock 43- 4; G. Holman 39-4; A. Francik 44-4; G. Hamaty 44- 4: G. Ironside 42-4; B. Miller 48-1; H. Watties 414; J. Walker 54-0; B. Miller 484; B. testy 494; B. Vanderveon 444: L. lang 39-4: T. McClelland 45- 4: D. Faster 44-3; A. Francik 44-4; G. Ironside 42-2; J. Hake 534; T. Chase474: G. Holman 39-1: F. Southwell 514: G. Hamaty 44-2. STANDR4G5... G. Hamaty 18; I. Lang 16; B. Miller 13; D. Foster 13; G. Holman 13; B. Stack 12; H. Wattles 11; G. kenetee 10: J. Fisher 10; A. Francik B; D. Loranger 7; J. Water 7; F. Southwell 5; B. Youngs 4; T. McClelland 4; J. Hoke 4; J. Panfil 4; B. testy 4; B. Vanderveon 4; T. Chase 1. PABUNG FOR 6-11 FRONT NINE... F. Southwell vs. D. Foster. J. Panftl vs. B. Stack; J. Hoke vs. B. tes­ ty; J. Fisher vs. J. Walker; B. Youngs vs. H. Wotties; B. Vanderveon vs. L. Long; T. Chose vs. D. Lorangor; G. Holman vs. G. Ironside: A. Francik vs. G. Hamaty; B. Milter vs. T. McClelland. Nichols, Jim Fenstemaker, Nick Souza, Julie Sherman; Tim Newsted’s fourth grade (middle row) Greta Higgins, Lindsey Pittelkow, Greg Marcusse, David Koutz, Sean Kelley; Nancy Bradley's fourth grade (back row) Sarah Roush, Aliesha Miller, Pat Giles, Matthew Barnum and Josh Richie. -MBMWOBMATCH RESULTS 644... G. Bauer 51-4; M. Miller 414; H. Burke 904; D. Hall 904; J. Hopkin* 524; C. Moray 574; I. Perry 4*4; G. Gather* 464; H. Robert Palmer's fifth-grade (front row, from left) Brook Clark, David Shaneck, Jay Townsend, Jason Wlndes; Cindy Wilcox's fifth grade (back row) Heather Banning, Chad Metzger, Ryan Scharping and Eric Dale. -SILVER DtVISKmMATCH RESULTS 6 04...B. McDonald 44-2: D. Gauss 49-4; D. Beduhn 524; R. Dawe 50-4; J. Hubert 56-4; P. Loftus 45-2; T. Bellgraph 50-0; T. Bellgraph 504; G. Begg 524; G. Pratt 474; T. Harding 42-4; J. Laubaugh 45-4; J. Roger 384; 8. Cook 49-4; L. Englehort 66-0. T. Cleveland 49-0; G. Gauss 49-0; C. Joynscn 474. STANDINGS ...J. Pager 20: G. Pratt 19; G. Begg 17; T. Harding 14; D. Welton 13; L. Englehort 13; J. Hubert 12; 8. Cook 12; T. Krul 12; J. Loubough II; P. Loltus 10; B. McDonald 10; C. Joynson 8; B. LoJoye 8; D. Gouss 7; P Mogg Sr. 6; R. Dawe 6: T. Cleveland 5; D. Beduhn 5; T. Bellgraph 4. PAIRING FOR 6-11 FRONT NINE... i McDonald vs. G. Begg; T. Hording vs. J. Loubough; D. Beduhn vs. T. Krul; C. Joynson vs. 8. LaJcye: B. Cook vs. T. Cleveland; G. Pratt vs. T. Bellgroph; D. Gouss v*. L. Englehort; R. Dcwe vs. J. Hubert; P. Loftus v». D. Welton; P. Mogg Sr. v*. J. Roger. —WHITE IMVtUON— MATCH RESULTS 6-04... R. Johnson 444; C. Hodkowski 43-3; R. Teegardin 504; G. Brown 484; 0. Hoekstra 474; D. King 444; J. Cottrell 494; 5. Spencer 584; S. Spencer 58-1: J. Toburen 514: F. Morkle 474: R. Johnson 484; C. Hodkowski 434; E. Cooklin 484: E. Cooklin 484; J. Schnockenberg 48-3; M. Dlmond 41-3; C. Crut­ tenden 424; D. Hoekstra 444; B. Masse 46-3: R. Teegardin 504; R. Wilcox 48-1; C. Cruttenden 42-1: 8. Masse 46-0; D. Bourn 534; T. Drum 42-1. STANDINGS... M. Dlmond 24; J. Cottrell 20; C. Hodkowski 19; R. Teegardin 16; T. Drum 14; F. Markle 12; D. King 12. N. Gardner 10; D. Bourn 10; C. Cruttenden 9; J. Schnockenberg 9; D. Hoekstra 8; G. Brawn 8; J. Toburen 8; E. Cooklin 8; 8. Masse 7; R. Johnson 6; D. Dimmer* 6; S. Spencer 5; R. Wilcox 1. PANMNG FOR 6-11 BACK NINE... D. Dimmer* vs. C. Cruttenden; S. Spencer vs. D. Baum; R. Wilcox vs. C. Hodkowski; G. Brawn vs. T. Drum; F. Markle vs. D. Hoekstra; E. Cooklin vs. J. Schnockenberg; J. Toburen vs. R. Johnson; M. Dimond vs. J. Cottrell; N. Gardner vs. D. King; 8. Masse vs. R. Teegardin. Lakewood picks contracting finn Clark Coaptay Ibc., a geacnl contracting firm from LMNiag, hm been enlisted by the Lakewood Board of Education to prepare cost estimate* for fiaure proposed construction and renavmioa of school builduqp. “We will serve a* the construction managers, working with the board in prepar­ ing cost estimate* and budget figures for ideas in regard to what building or renovating will be done in the district,” said Clark Company project manager Ken Lawless. Lawless said his firm would not charge lhe district for preparation services prior to the regaest of a bond issue aad that payment would begin only if voters approve the measure. “If it passes, then we would become the msaagert which build the school," Lawless said. Bntldiag Committee Chairman Eduard Markwart explained, however, that the board does not hove to hire the same management firm to oversee the actual construction by various comiacsors. If the board were to continue with Clark after an approved bond, a flat foe would be Laura Sharpe's first-grade class (front row, from left) Jacob Vanderhoff, Adam Branch, Josh Boulter, Josh DesVoignes, Robbie Demond; Betsy Griggs' first-grade (back row) Derek Brookmeyer. Derek Strickland, Luke Storm, Jerry LaOere and Casey VanEngen. Stanlake 50-0. G. Brown S5-U. STANDINGS.. B. Stanley 17; J. Hopkins 15: C. Morey 13; L. Perry 12: H. Burke 11; M. Miller 11; G. Brown 11; D. Hall 10; G. Crother* 10; H. Stanlake 8; G. Lawrence 8; G. Etter 8: G. Bauer 8; M. Cook 6; D Jarman 6; P. Lubieniecki 5; M. Dor­ man 5; D. Jocobs 3; P. Siegel 1. PAIRING FOR 6-11 BACK NINE... D. Jorman vs. M. Miller; G. Brown vs. L. Perry; G. Etter v*. D. Jocobs; P. Lubieniecki vs. H. Stanlake; D. Hall vs. G. Crothers; B. Stanley vs. M. Dorman; J. Hopkins vs. M. Cook; C. Morey vs. G. Bauer; H. Burke vs. G. Lawrence. charged, be said. Though he knows what dark's charge would be. Markwart said he would not release the figure. “There are some other details that have to be worked out first," said Markwart. “We don't have a contract drawn up yet." Clark Company was one of four firms inter­ viewed by the building committee. “We gave diem a presentation May 22 and told them what services we offer and about other schools we have built," said Lawless. At the board's regular meeting Thursday, the members entered a closed session, al the request of the Building Committee, to discuss the committee's evaluation of each firm. Markwart did not comment on the commit­ tee's reason for the requested executive session. A unanimous vole in favor of Clark occur­ red in open session after the executive conference. “It was a tough situation," said Markwart. “Each of the four firms were really good and Clark was an inch better than the rest. They have a good track record and they have a lot to offer.” Cathie Magill's second grade (front row, from left) Tabby Walker, Charity Hasek, Lacy Pittelkow, Kortney Sherry; Kim Evans’ second-grade (middle row) Dana Reed, Ivy Malone, Issac Solmes, Jon Sciba, Sara Capers; Joan Kant's second grade (back row) Shane Reid, Amy Miller, Michelle Griggs and Lee Houghtalin (absent: Jennifer Hawblitz). Joan Flnnle's morning kindergarten (from left) Kendra Shannon, Shawn Lustey, Heidi Schroll, Tennille Keast and Sammle Smith. Linda Corrigan’s third grade (front row, from left) Scott VanEngen, Slndi Fetzke, Heather Lawrence, Jessica Fox, Tara Stockham; Beverly Baron's third-grade (second row) Chris Smith, Amber Reid, Candace Willover and Derek Spidel. HELP WANTED ... industrial and commercial types, experienced roofer or roofer helper, good starting wages, plenty of work, for in.formation call 795-7887. Prank explodes car at Delton High School by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Stqff Writer DELTON - An explosion that damaged a end of the week. All of the suspects in the case are juveniles, Kik said. No one was in the immediate area when car in the Delton Kellogg High School stu­ dent parking lot last week has led to rumors of bombings and FBI investigations. But local authorities are calling the inci­ dent a teen-age prank that got out of hand. And the federal authorities aren't interested, said Barry Township Police Chief Marie Kik. "It was probably a one-time incident and a prank gone awry,” Kik said. "I called the Bu­ reau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco, and they wouldn't even come down, so it's all my investigation." An explosive device tossed into the back seat of the vehicle caused serious damage to a high school student's 1980 Datsun hatch­ back. But no one was injured and the car was still driveable after the early morning explo­ sion on May 30. "It's still driveable," Kik said. "It blew out one window, bent the doors and singed the back seat. "But the window wasn't shattered, it just popped out, so he put it back." Police have several suspects in the case and expect to complete the investigation by the the explosive device was tossed into the back of lhe car about 8:30 a.m. "The side window was broken and had a towel over it, so it made entrance easy," Kik said. Police believe lhe makers intended to build a "smoke bomb" but put too much explosive material in the device. The remains were taken to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Lansing for analy­ sis. Kik said Wednesday he is not sure how the device was made, but he said it was not a homemade "pipe bomb," as rumor has it. "It is an unknown explosive device that is being analyzed at the crime lab," Kik said. Police said the makers did not single out the victim, but chose a car at random to explode lhe device. "They weren't on a vindictive thing for this kid," Kik said. "This car was just in the Kiwanis visits the schools Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel addressed members of the Hastings Kiwanis Tuesday at Central School. Approximately 20 members of the Hastings Kiwanis on Tuesday, follow­ ing members of the Hastings Rotary on Monday, toured parts of the Hastings school system. wrong place at the wrong time." NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 11,1990 at 7:50 p.m. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Ordin­ ance #232; an ordinance amending Sections 4.5 and 4.6(9) of the Hastings Code Dealing with hours of operation and prohibited uses in all city parks. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is readable for inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan during normal working hours. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 11,1990 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the pur­ pose of reviewing assessments and hearing any comments from property owners bene­ fiting from the special assessment that sup­ ports the cost of Improving and maintaining downtown parking. The special assessment roll will be available for public inspection during normal working hours, at the office of the City Assessor. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk YOUR GOOD SERVICE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF... But who is speaking to po­ tential new customers in your area about your serv­ ice? Getting To Know You helps new homeowners find appliance or auto repair, exterminator or locksmith with a housewarming package filled with needed information about selected community service companies. Join the finest merchants and professionals by subscribing to your local Getting To Know You program, and help your new neighbors get acquainted with you. G ET-rlN<5 Tq KNOW LJOU WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE To become a aponeor, ceM (600) 645-6376 In New York State (MO) S32-M00 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 7, 1990 Prison terms handed down in cocaine conspiracy case ./■Ad Graphics News Service Two Hastings residents who conspired to sell cocaine to a police undercover officer have been sentenced to serve 40 to 60 months in prison. Keith Krebs, 34, and Debra Brevitz, 35, both of 1235 E. Mill St., were arrested in August 1989 on various drug charges after the undercover investigation conducted by Hastings Police in April, May and June 1989. Krebs also was sentenced May 2 to a term of 32 to 48 months for possession of the drug. His two prison terms will run concur­ rently. Krebs pleaded guilty in November to re­ duced charges of attempted delivery of cocaine and possession of lhe drug. The attempted de­ livery charge carried a mandatory minimum sentence of at least six months in jail and a maximum of five years in prison, plus fines of up to SI2,500. In Barry County Circuit Court in Novem­ ber, Krebs said he was approached by a friend in April 1989 who asked Krebs to sell some cocaine to him. "1 didn't actually sell it," Krebs said. “I went and got it for him." Krebs said he did not make any profit in the transaction. He also admitted he was using cocaine when he was arrested by police in August. Sentencing was delayed for six months so Krebs could assist further investigation in lhe case. Brevitz pleaded guilty in December to a re­ duced charge of attempted conspiracy to de­ liver cocaine, a five-year felony offense. Sentencing also was delayed for Brevitz un­ til May. In a separate case, Brevitz was arrested ear­ lier in February 1989 for possession of co­ caine after police stopped her van because she was driving with a broken tail light Police discovered Brevitz' license had been suspended, and there was an outstanding bench warrant for her arrest for failure to ap­ pear in court. After police arrested her, they discovered a small pouch containing white powder in lhe van. The powder later tested positive for co­ caine. Other drug paraphernalia was recovered from the van. Brevitz pleaded guilty in July to reduced charges and was sentenced in September to sene four months in jail. Two weeks later, while serving that sentence, she was arrested and arraigned on the conspiracy charges in­ volving the undercover drug investigation. Court News In other court business: •A Martin man who acted as lookout while several friends stole a snowmobile has been sentenced to six months in the Barr}’ County Jail. Daniel Owens, 22, who has several previous misdemeanor offenses, also was placed on probation for three years. Owens pleaded guilty in March to the lesser charge of attempted larceny over S100. In exchange, the more serious charge of larceny over 5100 was dismissed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Owens said he was at a parly in December when friends suggested taking a snowmobile from the Gun Lake area. At sentencing May 2 in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court, Judge Thomas S. Eveland told Owens this would be his last chance to avoid prison. “You are very close to being a menace to society,'* Eveland said. "If you are going to be a menace to society, I'm going to have to send you away." Defense attorney Michael McPhiliips told the court Owens did not initiate the crime and never saw the snowmobile again after the theft. "The part he took was actually someone who tagged along," McPhiliips said. "Mr. Owens' only part was to see if any cars came along." McPhiliips said Owens is sorry for his role in the theft and has cooperated with police investigating the case. Owens made no comment. Judge Eveland also ordered Owens to pay $500 in restitution, $300 in court costs. He may be eligible for work release after one month in jail. �